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I thought these guys were excellent. Great musicianship, varied set, and a charismatic leader who seemed to really connect with the crowd. Good to see Ciaran Algar cropping up again on the fiddle as well. I don't often buy CDs these days, what with Spotify and whatnot, but they scooped my one 'for old times sake' purchase.
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« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2018, 03:00:03 PM » |
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Agree, they were lots of fun. Ciaran was quieter than I have ever seen him but musically he was as good as ever.
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« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2018, 03:13:36 PM » |
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They were excellent.
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« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2018, 03:23:22 PM » |
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They were excellent with great playing, songs and vocals. Loved them
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« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2018, 07:25:02 PM » |
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One of the few acts I hadn’t seen and was really looking forward to, given their reputation. They didn’t disappoint. A great set which flew by and seemed very short. Will certainly try to see them again.
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« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2018, 09:12:44 PM » |
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Never heard of them, but I rated them as one of the top turns of the festival. I was down at the front for their whole set.
Brilliantly sharp musicianship and really clear vocals.
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« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2018, 09:20:12 PM » |
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Blimey how wide is the banjo players hand in that pic? His fingers are covering 6 frets (or maybe it looks extreme to me due to my short stubby fingers  ) |
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« Reply #7 on: August 13, 2018, 01:39:26 AM » |
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Great band. A bit Seth Lakeman but I’m a big fan of his so that wasn’t an issue. Would love to see them again in a smaller venue.
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« Reply #8 on: August 13, 2018, 01:06:23 PM » |
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I have been a big fan of, and advocate for, Sam Kelly for about three years now, since I first came across him in The Changing Room. So I had high hopes and wasn't disappointed! They were excellent and will hopefully have gained a lot of new fans from this. I was a little worried about how they'd come across on the big stage, but they really nailed it.
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« Reply #9 on: August 13, 2018, 01:12:43 PM » |
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I have been a big fan of, and advocate for, Sam Kelly for about three years now, since I first came across him in The Changing Room. So I had high hopes and wasn't disappointed! They were excellent and will hopefully have gained a lot of new fans from this. I was a little worried about how they'd come across on the big stage, but they really nailed it.
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« Reply #10 on: August 13, 2018, 01:18:24 PM » |
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I have been a big fan of, and advocate for, Sam Kelly for about three years now, since I first came across him in The Changing Room. So I had high hopes and wasn't disappointed! They were excellent and will hopefully have gained a lot of new fans from this. I was a little worried about how they'd come across on the big stage, but they really nailed it.
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« Reply #11 on: August 13, 2018, 10:43:08 PM » |
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Great band. A bit Seth Lakeman but I’m a big fan of his so that wasn’t an issue. Would love to see them again in a smaller venue.
Saw them in a small church just before Christmas and they were wonderful there. Fourth time for me and I would go again tomorrow if they were on. I know a lad who follows them all over the country. |
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« Reply #12 on: August 15, 2018, 12:11:59 AM » |
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Thoroughly enjoyed the set by Sam Kelly & the Lost Boys and eagerly snapped up their latest "Pretty Peggy" album for signing. Impressed by this since I returned, I have now sent off for the previous "Lost Boys" CD. However, I noticed this also didn't contain a song I particularly liked from the Cropredy performance. Thanks to the following set list posted on www.setlist.fm, I found this is called "Hickathrift" and is on the earlier "Spokes" EP. Although no longer available on CD, I downloaded from Amazon and again highly recommend. These lads remind me of another excellent band- Tarras- who hail from the north-East and reform for occasional gigs. Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys Cropredy setlist:- Crash On The Levee Hickathrift The Golden Vanity If I Were A Blackbird Spokes Gwrello Glaw Sultans of Swing (Dire Straits cover) The Keeper Greenland Whale The Close Shave Shy Guy's Serve |
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« Reply #13 on: August 15, 2018, 09:12:28 AM » |
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Wasn't Dullahan in there too somewhere?
For those who are interested, Gwrello Glaw is on The Changing Room's Picking Up The Pieces album. Also highly recommended.
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« Reply #14 on: August 15, 2018, 11:26:36 AM » |
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Thanks Will. Looking forward to listening to more material from the Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys and will also keep a look out for live gigs. Part of the magic of Cropredy is the variety of styles and material on offer and getting into new bands/singers. Enjoyed the whole three days- saw the whole of every set and was down at the front for a good part of it!
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« Reply #15 on: August 16, 2018, 08:46:57 PM » |
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Certainly enjoyed this set, although possibly not quite up to the hype I had heard.
Paul
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« Reply #16 on: August 28, 2018, 11:04:50 PM » |
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Yes, very much enjoyed them, and will seek them out in future.
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« Reply #17 on: September 09, 2018, 07:19:52 PM » |
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Saw them twice this summer, once at folk by the oak and once at Cropredy. Both excellent performances but Cropredy was better by far - we've had their music playing since we got back. They are clearly great musicians and clearly have the talent for breathing life into folk songs and tunes
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