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« on: January 25, 2017, 12:08:33 PM » |
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is off - excellent show at the Fruitmarket in Tolcross, Glasgow last night setting the tone for the tour OR setlist - as explained by Peggy , 50% historical/nostalgia and 50% new(-ish) current line up songs and tunes! Before the k.o. the announcer presented Simon (Peggy and the band!) a commemorative plaque for the landmark anniversary tour. Might be their 3rd Celtic Connection appearance but I do believe that Si was suitably impressed! Full House (as in attendance!) enjoyed quite a tight and fulsome show;
1) Ye Mariners All (following or leading off from another opening tune "See You In A While"???)
2) Myths and Heroes
3) Crazy Man Michael
4) Walk Awhile
5) Portmeirion
6) Devils Work (new Chris Leslie song AND on new cd which was mentioned more than SEVERAL times)
7) John Condon (with heartfelt intro as a family member of this young soldier was present! Time for more MASTERS of WAR songs I fear!!!)
8 ) Festival Bell
9) Naked Highwayman
10)Sir Patrick Spence
11)The Gallivant
12)The Hiring Fair
13)Angelina Baker (was new to me - http://folk.wales/magazine/?p=993 )
14)Matty Groves
15)Meet on the Ledge (altogether now, Cilla impersonation- SURPRISE,SURPRISE!)
In all an excellent evening's entertainment BUT am I the only one that thought Friends of Fairport (FoF) input for song selection was for the whole year OR is it purely for THE anniversary concert (for those lucky enough to be in the vicinity and afford!!). Really upset that there was no "Who Knows Where The Time Goes?" but realise that probably causes more problems as it really does need THAT Sandy (type) input. BUT they did play Matty Groves - to which I and fellow FoF both said simultaneously "needs Sandy"!!!). A LONG SHADOW to quote ...........was it Simon, Peggy OR Swarb??
PLUS they never took up any of my Dylan cover suggestions!
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« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2017, 01:45:25 PM » |
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The number between The Hiring Fair & Matty Groves was Bring Me Back My Feathers (from the Myths & Heroes album) - Angelina Baker would appear to be the name of the old timey tune they play in the middle of the song
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« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2017, 01:47:32 PM » |
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Seems pretty similar to the last Wintour setlist.
Fairport have done 'WKWTTG' many times in recent Wintours - Simon actually sings it very well.
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« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2017, 03:05:49 PM » |
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Seems pretty similar to the last Wintour setlist.
and many tours before that |
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« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2017, 07:13:49 PM » |
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Agreed re-WKWTTG BUT surely for the 50th it should be re-instated. I have spoken to Simon over a beer and to use his own observation it's amazing that for such a relative short span of the band's 50 years Sandy does carry a very "large shadow" and I understand their reluctance to show too much to a specific era but between L & L and the Sandy songs would be up there in any fans "wish list". Just WKWTTG is up there with "Meet on the Ledge" to me!!
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« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2017, 10:18:53 AM » |
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Seems pretty similar to the last Wintour setlist.
and many tours before that I was surprised Jim, that they are not doing stuff off the new album but maybe that waits til the Spring Tour. The new songs stuff may work best , unplugged and seated! Complete Tangent. I am surprised how few fests / gigs Trad Arrrr have this yr. I would gave thought fests would want them. Perhaps there is just no appetite fir Folk rock anymore? |
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« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2017, 12:29:16 PM » |
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Agree about Tradarr.
Makes seeing them at Banbury on the Cropredy Wednesday even more of a highlight.
Talking off, should we get a minibus Taxi from the Bridge Camp site to the gig and back? We are three,Keith will probably be in ,any one else interested in sharing the trip?
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« Reply #7 on: January 26, 2017, 04:15:46 PM » |
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Well, Gregg and Marion have their own tour as Fleetwood Cave. Marion is also playing with Gerry Colvin (fnaar, fnaar). That'll cut down on availability. Besides, I think TRADarrr need a good 2nd album to underpin their popularity and they have to have the time to record that sometime, probably this autumn.
Still, will be seeing them in Banbury on Cropredy Wednesday.
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« Reply #8 on: January 26, 2017, 04:25:20 PM » |
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Well, Gregg and Marion have their own tour as Fleetwood Cave. Marion is also playing with Gerry Colvin (fnaar, fnaar). That'll cut down on availability. Besides, I think TRADarrr need a good 2nd album to underpin their popularity and they have to have the time to record that sometime, probably this autumn.
Still, will be seeing them in Banbury on Cropredy Wednesday.
Yep , I accept all that I just thought they were a made for festivals', band. Marion has also left the Jigantics , although she may guest with them at New Forest Fest , cos her and Gregg are on the bill.....as I am sure you know. Need to see you there this yr! |
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« Reply #9 on: January 26, 2017, 05:07:27 PM » |
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Wendy and I are both Stewarding at New Forest,
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« Reply #10 on: January 27, 2017, 12:48:34 AM » |
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Wendy and I are both Stewarding at New Forest,
Wonderful! I have seriously been thinking of applying but I will be still getting over an op so may just go as punters |
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« Reply #11 on: January 27, 2017, 12:52:26 AM » |
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I'm pretty sure the Stewarding positions were filled before Christmas, Dave, so I think you'll have to be a punter this year.
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« Reply #12 on: January 27, 2017, 10:06:39 AM » |
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Besides, I think TRADarrr need a good 2nd album to underpin their popularity and they have to have the time to record that sometime, probably this autumn. PJ told me at The Dylan Project that the second album was more or less done. |
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« Reply #13 on: January 27, 2017, 12:47:02 PM » |
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Besides, I think TRADarrr need a good 2nd album to underpin their popularity and they have to have the time to record that sometime, probably this autumn. PJ told me at The Dylan Project that the second album was more or less done. Good news! |
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« Reply #14 on: January 27, 2017, 03:46:51 PM » |
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I'm pretty sure the Stewarding positions were filled before Christmas, Dave, so I think you'll have to be a punter this year.
Cheers Andy. Topless go go dancer is apparently still available. I shall apply! Seriously they still have adverts on their website. |
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« Reply #15 on: January 31, 2017, 06:40:14 PM » |
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Wendy and I are both Stewarding at New Forest,
Is that the festival started by Mr Digance? |
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« Reply #16 on: January 31, 2017, 09:08:18 PM » |
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Wendy and I are both Stewarding at New Forest,
Is that the festival started by Mr Digance? I rather think not. |
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« Reply #18 on: January 31, 2017, 10:19:15 PM » |
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Top show at Tewkesbury... the new songs do indeed sound better live!
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« Reply #19 on: February 01, 2017, 09:53:07 AM » |
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Last night's Wintour setlist was very different to the "festival" setlist at the top of this thread. As I posted last night, the new songs' "tweeness" quotient is (to my mind) greatly reduced in the live setting. I'll leave it to others to post setlists; the chaps were in fine fettle musically and physically, and their usual bonhomie was evident right from the start, and I felt there was a real sense of celebration after the gig - which may have been helped by Ian Burgess bringing on glasses of bubbly (orange juice for Chris) just before MOTL. Part way through the first half, Ric announced that the band had been given a birthday cake - made by Milly (9) who was sat a few seat along from me. Kinder eggs decorated with icing to look like the chaps - Peggy "upset" that his egg had no icing on top!  Peggy remarked onstage that Fairport's Saturday night set at Cropredy will be around 3 hours, and that they are using "The Ledge's" poll of songs as the basis for the setlist (the inclusion of Matty and MOTL being a given). So, what we hear will largely be what has been requested/voted for. [Oh bugger, I knew I should have voted for Sloth  ] A word for Sally Barker - great choice of support (and she helped out on a couple of songs...) |
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