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« Reply #140 on: March 02, 2016, 10:21:31 AM » |
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From the Fairport Twitter account: Important news for those attending Union Chapel gig. Doors open 19.00 and show starts 19.30, not 20.00 as advertised. |
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« Reply #141 on: March 02, 2016, 10:25:07 AM » |
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oh dear....
yes, curfew at 10.30 means a 7.30 start needed - the support may be short of audience.
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« Reply #142 on: March 02, 2016, 11:03:52 AM » |
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The chaps were on fine form last night at the Opera House in York.
The venue was over 100 years old, our first visit there, lots of stairs and not much room in the bars as the main bar was still closed due to the winter flooding which caused a lot of damage to this lovely building.
Maybe it was the huge hike in prices, (booking fee and transaction fees added onto the normal priced tickets), that left the theatre apparently half empty (by my calculation). Such a shame.
Roger Davies was well supported by his friends and family in the audience, and came across very well.
The normal post gig signing and meet n greet apparently 'wasn't allowed' here... Another pity.
I went away with a double ear worm last night... Lallah Rookh and Crudités... 😂😃
A great gig, thanks chaps.
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« Reply #143 on: March 03, 2016, 11:17:23 PM » |
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Salford Lowry on Sunday was a great gig in a fantastic venue (Quays Theatre).
It was a pleasure to hear Roger Davies in the flesh after following his career in the Huddersfield Examiner for a few years now.'James Dean' was a good transition number with the Fairports.
Main set was very similar to the 'Spoiler' many pages ago.6 or 7 from 'Myths and Heroes' show what a good album this is.
Row N in the stalls, fantastic view.Great sound from John Gale too.
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« Reply #144 on: March 04, 2016, 08:49:09 AM » |
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Just had an email from Music Glue - doors at Union Chapel now 6.45. Presumably to give us time to get in before 7.30 kick off. After all we're none of getting any younger.
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« Reply #145 on: March 04, 2016, 09:56:57 AM » |
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Just had an email from Music Glue - doors at Union Chapel now 6.45. Presumably to give us time to get in before 7.30 kick off. After all we're none of getting any younger.
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« Reply #146 on: March 05, 2016, 08:06:13 PM » |
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Just had an email from Music Glue - doors at Union Chapel now 6.45. Presumably to give us time to get in before 7.30 kick off. After all we're none of getting any younger.
Thanks for that. See you there....! Sorry to quote myself...  I did look for you Tim but didn't see you there! The chaps were fab last night at Union Chapel. Enjoyed the set list very much and I am still in awe at these amazing musicians and the sound they make. It was all very relaxed and full of banter. Just recovering today from sitting on those pews....(forgot my cushion!!) Just the one song from Chris's new album I wasn't sure about (something about Ikea and DIY...lol. )  Edmund played the trumpet for the finale....MOTL. Enjoyed Roger's set, good strong voice. Met Martin Driver and Mr. Nicol in the pub beforehand......  |
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« Reply #147 on: March 07, 2016, 10:47:30 AM » |
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I went away with a double ear worm last night... Lallah Rookh and Crudités... 😂😃
Simon: What do you call the vegetables that you slice to dip in houmous? Audience: Chips! It could only be Birmingham Town Hall.... Great gig for last night of tour, very end-of-term feel and some really tight musicianship. Sound from John Gale has been outstanding ever since the first night at Tewkesbury (which seems an age away). Looking forward to May...... |
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« Reply #148 on: May 29, 2016, 11:21:20 PM » |
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Saw the gig at the somewhat gorgeous Albany theatre in Coventry tonight. It was an acoustic gig without any drums.
Thoroughly enjoyable. First time I've seen them for, ahem, almost a decade. I even enjoyed Hiring Fair, especially Ric's Soft Machine-esque bit at the end.
Great venue - bit of a gem, really - but barely half full. I haven't seen any promotion locally.
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« Reply #149 on: June 05, 2016, 12:16:07 AM » |
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Not sure if this is correct place but can't find a "Spring Tour" thread!
Does anyone know anything about The Tivoli Theatre in Wimborne Minster as a venue? Is anyone going on Tuesday?
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« Reply #150 on: June 07, 2016, 11:49:00 PM » |
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Just in from the Tardis-like Tivoli Theatre in Wimborne - the chaps were on fine form. Set pretty similar to the Winter Tour, and the between song banter hilarious. Overall an excellent gig, here's a grainy photo from the back of the stalls.
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« Reply #151 on: June 08, 2016, 12:01:03 AM » |
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Was Swarb acknowledged?
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« Reply #152 on: June 08, 2016, 12:20:10 AM » |
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Acknowledged, saluted, and applauded, certainly, but with a minimum of fuss. No set changes (that I noticed) or special stories, etc.
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« Reply #153 on: June 08, 2016, 12:37:34 AM » |
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Back also - wish we could have met up, Dan, I was at the back of the stalls also!
Was Crazy Man Michael in the original set?
Simon gave Ric a nod before it started and I wondered if it was added or whether maybe Simon couldn't do the lead to it.
Either way it was very poignant- I find it a haunting song anyway!
On a different note, a brilliant gig with great humour and I thought "John Condon" was amazing - it sounded very Irish - more so than on the CD.
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« Reply #154 on: June 08, 2016, 07:27:55 AM » |
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Was Crazy Man Michael in the original set?
Simon gave Ric a nod before it started and I wondered if it was added or whether maybe Simon couldn't do the lead to it.
Either way it was very poignant- I find it a haunting song anyway!
It was in the set at Liverpool on 11th May. |
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« Reply #155 on: June 08, 2016, 08:22:48 AM » |
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Back also - wish we could have met up, Dan, I was at the back of the stalls also!
Was Crazy Man Michael in the original set?
Simon gave Ric a nod before it started and I wondered if it was added or whether maybe Simon couldn't do the lead to it.
Either way it was very poignant- I find it a haunting song anyway!
On a different note, a brilliant gig with great humour and I thought "John Condon" was amazing - it sounded very Irish - more so than on the CD.
Crazy Man Michael is such a staple of their repertoire, I think they would have played it anyway - it just has slightly more poignant overtones right now... |
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« Reply #156 on: June 08, 2016, 09:22:26 AM » |
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Did you get their take on Gaudete / Crudite? That was superbly done, I thought
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« Reply #157 on: June 08, 2016, 10:25:30 AM » |
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Did you get their take on Gaudete / Crudite? That was superbly done, I thought
Oh yes, and it was even funnier hearing it again |
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« Reply #158 on: June 08, 2016, 02:50:06 PM » |
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Back also - wish we could have met up, Dan, I was at the back of the stalls also!
Was Crazy Man Michael in the original set?
Simon gave Ric a nod before it started and I wondered if it was added or whether maybe Simon couldn't do the lead to it.
Either way it was very poignant- I find it a haunting song anyway!
Crazy Man Michael is such a staple of their repertoire, I think they would have played it anyway - it just has slightly more poignant overtones right now... CMM has been in the set list throughout.....it follows straight on from the previous tune(Festival Bell?) and is not introduced. Simon, rather than Gerry, counts Ric in ..."one, two, tickety boo", then joins him on guitar. The Gaudete skit was introduced during the Wintour, it was certainly present at Brum Town Hall. |
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« Reply #159 on: June 08, 2016, 04:57:23 PM » |
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Back also - wish we could have met up, Dan, I was at the back of the stalls also!
Was Crazy Man Michael in the original set?
Simon gave Ric a nod before it started and I wondered if it was added or whether maybe Simon couldn't do the lead to it.
Either way it was very poignant- I find it a haunting song anyway!
Crazy Man Michael is such a staple of their repertoire, I think they would have played it anyway - it just has slightly more poignant overtones right now... Simon, rather than Gerry, counts Ric in ..."one, two, tickety boo", then joins him on guitar. This'll probably upset a few, but doesn't that make you cringe? IMO. |
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