tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187986782024-03-13T02:37:07.973+00:00Matthew's Gig BlogOn this blog I will list the music concerts I go to, together with some (hopefully) constructive comments and reviews about them. If you've been to the same shows or similar, please feel free to share your opinions or link to any other appropriate concert review. Oh and if I criticize your favourite artist, don't take it too seriously - I'm only offering an opinion!
MatthewB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/15598998667463406237noreply@blogger.comBlogger627125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18798678.post-46075762474566642892024-01-31T23:58:00.012+00:002024-02-09T19:03:21.086+00:00Luke Morley - Wednesday 31st January - O2 Academy, Islington<p><span style="color: magenta;"><i></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZ7OTO5jpCTW1pCQwqKUg1-ovyPaBW20CNGWSUIBC1cRk8DK6Hqd8xYuzpoMhx91fZpy4gP7iM2KQ9O2v0kdC1wKIE9dX8S-dfQUsV0IshEEpOEWuDm2aw9Ul2efqPGv4d3d9c66aoHqtvZ7w170MtiX2By-r4F9903HmwUkR_4ifpYufGeEcLw/s949/luke.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="554" data-original-width="949" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZ7OTO5jpCTW1pCQwqKUg1-ovyPaBW20CNGWSUIBC1cRk8DK6Hqd8xYuzpoMhx91fZpy4gP7iM2KQ9O2v0kdC1wKIE9dX8S-dfQUsV0IshEEpOEWuDm2aw9Ul2efqPGv4d3d9c66aoHqtvZ7w170MtiX2By-r4F9903HmwUkR_4ifpYufGeEcLw/w400-h234/luke.jpg" width="400" /></a></i></span></div><span style="color: magenta;"><i><br />Brief review:</i><i> </i></span> Luke Morley from Thunder promoting his new album - Songs From The Blue Room - which is rather good. The band includes Chris Childs (also Thunder), Dean Howard (T'Pau and many others) and the brilliant Sam Tanner on keys. Excellent evening with a number of other muso friends spotted in the crowd.<p></p><p><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Venue and View:</i><i> </i></span> Front Left, standing</p><p><b>Setlist</b></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">I Wanna See the Light<br /></span></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Damage<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Killed by Cobain<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">This World<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Errol Flynn<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Quiet Life<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">The First Day<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">I'm the One You Want<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Nobody Cares<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Lying to Myself<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Watch the Sun Go Down<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">+<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">A Better Man<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Go With the Flow<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Lola</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>MatthewB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/15598998667463406237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18798678.post-3384802237156062542024-01-11T18:26:00.037+00:002024-02-09T19:03:20.761+00:00Paul Jones and Friends - Wednesday 10th January - G-Live, Guildford<p><span style="color: magenta;"><i></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtL6Kz4DIJ90gzgYYkme3CgQ1g27u7MRFg-82mfMsjjXOcTxEp5Wi0dj2MwyX2TEjMBpvg-94QBOaFjn8bhDaNZYtX_FqBQ1Mej7Eo-yw8DeIwQJlX6TsfZOXPkUKj3oN1UKwrAexVws8grB-Gfsf7EFPJMjRF6kGicToqFRe3gih5q47g0byQfw/s960/pjones.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="960" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtL6Kz4DIJ90gzgYYkme3CgQ1g27u7MRFg-82mfMsjjXOcTxEp5Wi0dj2MwyX2TEjMBpvg-94QBOaFjn8bhDaNZYtX_FqBQ1Mej7Eo-yw8DeIwQJlX6TsfZOXPkUKj3oN1UKwrAexVws8grB-Gfsf7EFPJMjRF6kGicToqFRe3gih5q47g0byQfw/w400-h150/pjones.jpg" width="400" /></a></i></span></div><span style="color: magenta;"><i><br />Brief review:</i><i> </i></span> Paul Jones and Friends in Guildford in aid of a prostate cancer charity. The Friends are often quite famous in this annual event. The first half included Mike D'Abo - probably most well known for "Handbags & Gladrags" (Rod hit and theme from "The Office"). Robben Ford was the other first half guest with some neat blues guitar. It does transpire that Mr Jones can indeed play the harmonica. Very well!<br /><br /><div>There is a "no photo" rule. Without being rude, most of the audience would struggle to get the photo app on their phones. We're in the youngest 2-3% of the crowd, although the claret sales were doing well at the bar in the interval.</div><div><br /></div><div>Part two bought some pleasant music and some wildly out of time clapping from those seated near us, but alas no mega-stars. It turns out I have seen Jimmy Helms before - in Londonbeat supporting Bryan Ferry at Wembley Arena in 1991! Andy Fairweather‐Low was good, but I feel slightly guilty in saying the evening was underwhelming. It was an expensive ticket, so it's probably just as well it's going to a good cause.</div><p></p><p><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Venue and View:</i><i> </i></span> Seated, front right</p><p><b>Setlist</b></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Leave No Trace (With Jawbone)</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Build Me Up Buttercup (With Mike D’abo)</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Just Like A Woman (With Mike D’abo)</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Hand Bags And Gladrags (With Mike D’abo)</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">If Youve Gotta Go ,Go Now (With Mike D’abo)</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">What I Haven't Done (With Robben Ford)</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">White Rock Beer ....8 Cents (With Robben Ford)</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Blues For Lonnie Johnson (With Robben Ford)</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Fair Child (With Robben Ford)</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Warm Up That Cup (With Jawbone)</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Lover Man (With Elaine Delmar)</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Summertime (With Elaine Delmar)</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Stairway To Paradise (With Elaine Delmar)</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Gonna Make You An Offer (You Can't Refuse) (With Jimmy Helms)</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">I've Been Thinking About You (With Jimmy Helms)</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Higher Ground (With Jimmy Helms)</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">(If Paradise Is) Half As Nice (With Andy Fairweather‐Low)</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Wide Eyes And Legless (With Andy Fairweather‐Low)</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">When They Ring Those Golden Bells (With Andy Fairweather‐Low)</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">If Youve Gotta Go ,Go Now (Reprise)</span></div><div><br /></div>MatthewB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/15598998667463406237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18798678.post-5741093810661746462023-12-22T18:07:00.060+00:002024-02-09T19:03:20.938+00:00Sweet - Thursday 21st December - Islington Assembly Rooms<p><span style="color: magenta;"><i></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimDJ5nVigSD1jL7qvgRRFe9qGwybczqJGX_Ve-q0peQZ3pQC3-upgbfl5nu93xTgLsIFRQAF4W0txvjrCAcGZdnwFOqX8Io2rfu-cUrvt8lQ9UaM_0LgIzZ2Vv0H2iAnzOs7QGXEmXdKGk3FXt4FGkgGSS9iLKNr8DYma8rUt6zOGtIU6VuTDtxA/s1215/sweet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="911" data-original-width="1215" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimDJ5nVigSD1jL7qvgRRFe9qGwybczqJGX_Ve-q0peQZ3pQC3-upgbfl5nu93xTgLsIFRQAF4W0txvjrCAcGZdnwFOqX8Io2rfu-cUrvt8lQ9UaM_0LgIzZ2Vv0H2iAnzOs7QGXEmXdKGk3FXt4FGkgGSS9iLKNr8DYma8rUt6zOGtIU6VuTDtxA/w400-h300/sweet.jpg" width="400" /></a></i></span></div><span style="color: magenta;"><i><br />Brief review:</i><i> </i></span> Having almost missed out on a ticket by leaving purchase late (an official resale saved the day), it was off to Islington for the show. Sari Schorr was opening the show and I'd been meaning to catch her for a while and was not disappointed with her soulful bluesy vocals filling the rooms. Backed by the excellent Jim Kirkpatrick on guitar, the strong material played (as well as the excellent Status Quo cover) persuaded me to buy a CD afterwards which Sari was kind enough to sign.<p></p><p>Headliners Sweet were on their normal excellent form, the show only slightly distracted from by some middle aged blokes who were totally hammered trying to mosh/chat/chant/chat-up/stand up (delete as appropriate) throughout the show, I moved just before the encore as they were falling into people around them.</p><p>The set was basically hits and seemed to be enjoyed by all present. Best wishes to founding member Andy Scott who has a serious illness & here's hoping that he stays healthy enough to enable more shows in the future.</p><p><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Venue and View:</i><i> </i></span> Back left for Sari Schorr, front left for most of Sweet then right at the back for the encore.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgED8t6zSzvpOaM3p7EqCEIEtXxWdc9nDBtzqhZubR2kzdczKSiUwGj-F4ufz-_7_TLQfV4E92AAx97hQoBb83W7NWZ2ifoTlQvwavD7c-xUfor0m_y6pYcvGfNpIZtrKgqdZk8Ah4qMLzvV-fgbaKDeRKB8-jQXN9m_y4EwCtpvrllG_SC9BRBFg/s410/sari.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="266" data-original-width="410" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgED8t6zSzvpOaM3p7EqCEIEtXxWdc9nDBtzqhZubR2kzdczKSiUwGj-F4ufz-_7_TLQfV4E92AAx97hQoBb83W7NWZ2ifoTlQvwavD7c-xUfor0m_y6pYcvGfNpIZtrKgqdZk8Ah4qMLzvV-fgbaKDeRKB8-jQXN9m_y4EwCtpvrllG_SC9BRBFg/w200-h130/sari.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><b>Setlist (Sari Schorr)<br /></b><p></p><div style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Freedom<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Back to L.A.<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">King of Rock and Roll<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Where Have You Been My Friend<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Turn the Radio On<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Damn the Reason<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Beautiful<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Valentina<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Down Down </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Setlist (Sweet)<br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Action<br />New York Groove / Empire State Of Mind<br />Hell Raiser<br />Burn on the Flame<br />The Six Teens<br />Don't Bring Me Water<br />Changes<br />Co-Co / Funny Funny / Poppa Joe<br />Everything<br />Circus<br />Set Me Free<br />Teenage Rampage<br />Wig-Wam Bam / Little Willy<br />Love Is Like Oxygen<br />Fox on the Run<br />+<br />Blockbuster<br />The Ballroom Blitz (with Sari Schorr on backing vocals)</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><p><br /></p></span></div>MatthewB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/15598998667463406237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18798678.post-77407483820812195532023-12-13T17:42:00.060+00:002024-02-09T19:03:21.237+00:00Kasier Chiefs - Tuesday 12th December - St Luke's Church, Chelsea<p><span style="color: magenta;"><i></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZsoNkI95SCNVeGDXx22jfAYR1r8Pkim9VdsVzb8sDUIyNm8Pyp2puSwA7vbl3eTkYqE2H7sCMD_zD2c3hX2dkMhnODVVaHwROIQrrHpKYvYu4RkC4T-9vuCIelJGdGT02VUGhQUdOySnl9xEZD6HjU-fG_2QyHGSk2sZ7koJLzods1zK3XwpNFQ/s1209/kasier.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="654" data-original-width="1209" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZsoNkI95SCNVeGDXx22jfAYR1r8Pkim9VdsVzb8sDUIyNm8Pyp2puSwA7vbl3eTkYqE2H7sCMD_zD2c3hX2dkMhnODVVaHwROIQrrHpKYvYu4RkC4T-9vuCIelJGdGT02VUGhQUdOySnl9xEZD6HjU-fG_2QyHGSk2sZ7koJLzods1zK3XwpNFQ/w400-h216/kasier.jpg" width="400" /></a></i></span></div><span style="color: magenta;"><i><br />Brief review:</i><i> </i></span> The annual Nordoff and Robbins Christmas Carol concert this year featured Yorkshire favourites Kaiser Chiefs, Beverley Knight, Ayanna Witter-Johnson, Joe Stilgoe, Carrie and David Grant plus readings from Ronni Ancona.<br /><br />The well attended event in Chelsea was hosted by the Beverley Knight and the ever jovial Joe Stilgo who also performed some songs. The featured acts included Ayanna Witter-Johnson who did a cello led rendition of the Police's Roxanne and a piano based Paul McCartney cover which to be honest I did not recognise until the words "Simply having a wonderful Christmas time" were sung, so different from the original was the arrangement.<p></p><p>Headliners Kaiser Chiefs were on good form in their brief set with engaging frontman Ricky Wilson utilising the full length of the Church during "I Predict A Riot". Mince pies and mulled wine followed and a good time was had by all for an excellent cause.</p><p><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Venue and View:</i><i> </i></span> Premium pew seats! About 5 rows back on the floor of the church</p><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Setlist (Ayanna Witter-Johnson)</b><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Roxanne<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Wonderful Christmas Time<br /><br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Setlist (Kaiser Chiefs)</b></span></span><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Love's Not a Competition (But I'm Winning)</span><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Ruby</span><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">I Predict a Riot<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Coming Home</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>MatthewB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/15598998667463406237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18798678.post-56324062637788021542023-12-10T20:11:00.016+00:002023-12-12T00:29:51.088+00:00Slade - Friday 9th December - Royal Holloway College Student Union<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglYXTvWcBdAdGaMGDjc8BklaHqr_rCIy-YjejKSgeh86wde6y_FbjZxduo2EHhmxEfcO9js3ReMFGffeN6PbXgxpbpM5zVRYQLxg1BDBVAFchV_1-BJNrDpxibXPaQ9oRtvromurAiuccpNC4oRAF2dCiH8zVGWWSqolxN1NzsXe-DsGUCurAztg/s1113/slade2023.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="837" data-original-width="1113" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglYXTvWcBdAdGaMGDjc8BklaHqr_rCIy-YjejKSgeh86wde6y_FbjZxduo2EHhmxEfcO9js3ReMFGffeN6PbXgxpbpM5zVRYQLxg1BDBVAFchV_1-BJNrDpxibXPaQ9oRtvromurAiuccpNC4oRAF2dCiH8zVGWWSqolxN1NzsXe-DsGUCurAztg/s320/slade2023.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Brief review:</i><i> </i></span> Dave Hill's Slade in a Student Union. A decent crowd of middle-aged folks and a more than expected number of students were treated to a fun-filled evening of Slade hits. It was good to see so many of the youngsters knowing the words.<p></p><p>By chance, I bumped into a hatless Mr Hill whilst dropping off a back at the cloakroom and said a brief hello. I then saw him again when picking them up - he must think I am stalking him!</p><p><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Venue and View:</i><i> </i></span> Front left on the floor.<br /></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>Setlist<br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Take Me Bak 'Ome<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Lock Up Your Daughters<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Look Wot You Dun<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Everyday<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Coz I Luv You<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Run Runaway<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">My Friend Stan<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Far Far Away<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">The Bangin' Man<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">My Baby Left Me / That's Alright Mama<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Gudbuy T'Jane<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Mama Weer All Crazee Now<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">+<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">My Oh My<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Cum On Feel the Noize<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Merry Xmas Everybody</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>MatthewB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/15598998667463406237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18798678.post-30326001564438734692023-12-02T20:19:00.002+00:002023-12-12T00:29:11.188+00:00Vital Idol - Friday 1st December - Cavern, Raynes Park<p><span style="color: magenta;"><i></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixBr83aAcRu0AKXGF4PE7j9hH0ALMGvSbiH6rdb5EM_xEb86n8pl7YJQBkKvtYfZtKVeMTjEpk_Bw0gPALKr-SVq3j3571X9UNh05qjq8DhqHCHjqorlcDzKwpGkmYaYwa-erN_Lo0jdfVyYimVwRKUli0VDfBH6O_BT5vPnLnCVQl8Kg4WkFSfA/s656/vitalidol.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="652" data-original-width="656" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixBr83aAcRu0AKXGF4PE7j9hH0ALMGvSbiH6rdb5EM_xEb86n8pl7YJQBkKvtYfZtKVeMTjEpk_Bw0gPALKr-SVq3j3571X9UNh05qjq8DhqHCHjqorlcDzKwpGkmYaYwa-erN_Lo0jdfVyYimVwRKUli0VDfBH6O_BT5vPnLnCVQl8Kg4WkFSfA/w200-h199/vitalidol.jpg" width="200" /></a></i></span></div><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Brief review:</i><i> </i></span> It's a nice day... to staaaaaarrrrttt agaaain... <p></p><p>To be fair, we haven't got to that one yet, but the singer does sound very much like Billy Idol. Which is just as well as we are here for a Billy Idol tribute called Vital Idol. Will they dare to cover his Christmas album?</p><p>Verdict - Very good. All the hits and a good tribute.</p><p><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Venue and View:</i><i> </i></span> This picture, front left, but mainly stood in the back left corner near the bar.</p><p><br /></p>MatthewB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/15598998667463406237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18798678.post-26811548435511803662023-11-30T00:16:00.014+00:002023-12-12T00:29:10.717+00:00Scouting For Girls - Wednesday 29th November - G-Live, Guildford<p><span style="color: magenta;"><i></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNMZLN0rFZNeJBlRpEi_iMA_oRgYxYNs-h6Zoy-pSDsUzZQCTIez6_xcmjm-h3oEbyU6_FKoZ2vbfDYcBKF5mPcXHI1NfSQqhEHhs8hdonK9fet4E5tyPrTDt-WfvdJJPr8mjxZCw-0CCBdFGYTNnZCrnzkkbkb_guYRdi8z9id2nU2dA7nR8Pqw/s720/406328620_3749959298619372_2447381370750553970_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNMZLN0rFZNeJBlRpEi_iMA_oRgYxYNs-h6Zoy-pSDsUzZQCTIez6_xcmjm-h3oEbyU6_FKoZ2vbfDYcBKF5mPcXHI1NfSQqhEHhs8hdonK9fet4E5tyPrTDt-WfvdJJPr8mjxZCw-0CCBdFGYTNnZCrnzkkbkb_guYRdi8z9id2nU2dA7nR8Pqw/s320/406328620_3749959298619372_2447381370750553970_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></i></span></div><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Brief review:</i><i> </i></span> Following Feastyfest, this is our 2nd Scouting For Girls show of the year. With the tour extended until late 2024 in support of their new album, there should be a couple of new songs in amongst the hits. Standing for this one - it's pretty busy and lively. A cover of Baby It's Cold Outside wouldn't be amiss in the circumstances!<p></p><p>As it turns out the band are on top form and the new songs are decent too. Jamie O'Gorman, the regular guitarist, is back in the fold for this leg of the tour.</p><p><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Venue and View:</i><i> </i></span> Far right hand side, near the front door.</p><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Setlist<br /></b><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">The Missing Part<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">This Ain't a Love Song<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Famous<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Love How It Hurts<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">The Place We Used to Meet<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">I Wish I Was James Bond<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">I'm Not Over You / It's Not About You<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">The Luckiest Boy in the World<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">1+1 <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Posh Girls<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Heartbeat<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Song I Can't Forget<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Elvis Ain't Dead / Can't Help Falling in Love<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Glow <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">+<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Michaela Strachan<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">She's So Lovely</span></div><div><div><br /></div></div>MatthewB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/15598998667463406237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18798678.post-27973654591724244272023-11-23T23:51:00.003+00:002023-12-12T00:29:10.874+00:00Robert Hart's Bad Company Experience - Wednesday 22nd November - Half Moon, Putney<p><span style="color: magenta;"><i></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzPKF5qzGaqgMphHYSz4NWpx6WB1_8LWR_7vOxX_S25ZYKk4ibDZBVsaCWZWuraMqCczCQzE4ZRozcv7pL6NJ8GwL8fvzpSD7fJPwIuQMWvcidBC5SqJvlmzvTv4x1lzeGJV6M6CkLdGz9ueRQmS3rHzbudFVf_pNkz6AgKFySAFacWh2V1mfrzQ/s1084/badco.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="458" data-original-width="1084" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzPKF5qzGaqgMphHYSz4NWpx6WB1_8LWR_7vOxX_S25ZYKk4ibDZBVsaCWZWuraMqCczCQzE4ZRozcv7pL6NJ8GwL8fvzpSD7fJPwIuQMWvcidBC5SqJvlmzvTv4x1lzeGJV6M6CkLdGz9ueRQmS3rHzbudFVf_pNkz6AgKFySAFacWh2V1mfrzQ/w400-h169/badco.jpg" width="400" /></a></i></span></div><span style="color: magenta;"><i><br />Brief review:</i><i> </i></span> One of London's classic rock venues for a classic rock band (caveat - mk 3 of the band with 2 members from that era). Bad Company with Robert Hart and Dave "Bucket" Colwell, effectively covering for Paul Rodgers and Mick Ralphs - both are called out in positive ways. Sold out, loud and excellent. They are back next year, as shall we. Some would say that we Can't Get Enough.<p></p><p><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Venue and View:</i><i> </i></span> Left hand side, standing.</p><p><br /></p>MatthewB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/15598998667463406237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18798678.post-17154092132237066862023-11-19T23:47:00.001+00:002023-12-12T00:29:09.457+00:00Conterfeit Quo - Sunday 18th November - Cheam Social Club<p><span style="color: magenta;"><i></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiCpHDztU8dUwOmii-euz8-eEBdjjzzHReaFHNFVtEP8SAU-3NIktsSPRWitRDfc79qdkUUfvG53ddpaDUZQr1ISmp79N_yPqsnJET9VNAuAOrmyjTw9JTJbXN_26F9I7m-cSikw8cBhCUojFLotDvMWd3XWKe9VlsBF5aH8WJ243ATpyxRgbtAg/s2048/402831305_3743563945925574_1257779215143973178_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiCpHDztU8dUwOmii-euz8-eEBdjjzzHReaFHNFVtEP8SAU-3NIktsSPRWitRDfc79qdkUUfvG53ddpaDUZQr1ISmp79N_yPqsnJET9VNAuAOrmyjTw9JTJbXN_26F9I7m-cSikw8cBhCUojFLotDvMWd3XWKe9VlsBF5aH8WJ243ATpyxRgbtAg/w400-h300/402831305_3743563945925574_1257779215143973178_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></i></span></div><span style="color: magenta;"><i><br />Brief review:</i><i> </i></span> Status Quo tribute (Counterfeit Quo) at CSC. We saw them in Banstead a while back - glad to report that it is busier this evening. A nice stack of Marshall amps as the backline - I wonder if they’d mind me borrowing one. Interestingly, the "Francis" we saw last time seems to have switched to bass.<p></p><p><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Venue and View:</i><i> </i></span> Table - central, towards the back.</p><p><br /></p>MatthewB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/15598998667463406237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18798678.post-17141684150971848142023-11-18T20:24:00.012+00:002023-12-12T00:29:09.139+00:00The Cream of Hendrix - Friday 17th November - Hampton Hub<p><span style="color: magenta;"><i></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBADPMGVYf3OXvK1Hhql8ac9NpgkzShK4AVTyktXhHiUdYcIeP4VJW6mHqdN6APTufQIN98bQj-j4cx8G0PNa5mqmUw6GOE-xWeb-2DP5-vgEZTootaDm6JswN9YmgvC0uJ2aILeJNqxmYjijLwkcANxW2lFtb5ve1QhcDg9zXWUa2XpW2dv0UZQ/s1266/cream.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="883" data-original-width="1266" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBADPMGVYf3OXvK1Hhql8ac9NpgkzShK4AVTyktXhHiUdYcIeP4VJW6mHqdN6APTufQIN98bQj-j4cx8G0PNa5mqmUw6GOE-xWeb-2DP5-vgEZTootaDm6JswN9YmgvC0uJ2aILeJNqxmYjijLwkcANxW2lFtb5ve1QhcDg9zXWUa2XpW2dv0UZQ/s320/cream.jpg" width="320" /></a></i></span></div><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Brief review:</i><i> </i></span> Something of a 3rd choice this evening. Tickets were booked for Johnny Warman’s Who show in Sutton. Cancelled at late notice. Alternative lined up with The Steve Whalley Band at the Sound Lounge - also in Sutton. Cancelled. <div><br /><div>So, it’s off to a new venue for me - the Hampton Hub Club (in errr… Hampton) for “The Cream of Hendrix” tribute. Set 1 is all Cream. Set 2, Jimi Hendrix. And guess what? It is excellent so far - much better than any later choice should be classified. Nice venue too.</div><p></p><p><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Venue and View:</i><i> </i></span> Front right, at the side on bench seating.</p><p><b>Setlist</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEEU6zyXJWmw8wrI8Ycdb91cEKAvl3fy6WZve8CZYHiyYLpCYD3k-c1f1xu8gznky8WemNngNVpeTHy4x9BgBuCzzyUO_7XoGHDAxjWQTuVwDjSRis2QwuvDqa4ZAvkjINYW_nkxzcI8NG9N2llJR8dgtvwLhFHHHPOnFy7pNZEk8shyphenhyphenxnKIaNvA/s909/setlist2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="909" data-original-width="446" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEEU6zyXJWmw8wrI8Ycdb91cEKAvl3fy6WZve8CZYHiyYLpCYD3k-c1f1xu8gznky8WemNngNVpeTHy4x9BgBuCzzyUO_7XoGHDAxjWQTuVwDjSRis2QwuvDqa4ZAvkjINYW_nkxzcI8NG9N2llJR8dgtvwLhFHHHPOnFy7pNZEk8shyphenhyphenxnKIaNvA/s320/setlist2.jpg" width="157" /></a></div><br /><div><div><br /></div></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div></div>MatthewB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/15598998667463406237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18798678.post-71005893997285305022023-11-10T19:25:00.023+00:002023-12-12T00:29:12.923+00:00Russ Ballard - Thursday 9th November - Nell's Blues Club, Kensington<p><span style="color: magenta;"><i></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO83_wm3k981rtZuS85xJiF3XggDiZR5eemR_x-9Y71kh5ay6nhxsw51ifj2mrZH2WaVEX76PgGVFKTX3Fzyv_5aThhLMbXihLa0pvJEFaheOpBcQFLXUmtjTwpgg1fnkAvj3Xken5CpnuvAVde-jsu-iXozy3dueMm6BCw3Ci7CpBRO5WZhzeag/s720/400958137_3738035599811742_8701442947707812390_n.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO83_wm3k981rtZuS85xJiF3XggDiZR5eemR_x-9Y71kh5ay6nhxsw51ifj2mrZH2WaVEX76PgGVFKTX3Fzyv_5aThhLMbXihLa0pvJEFaheOpBcQFLXUmtjTwpgg1fnkAvj3Xken5CpnuvAVde-jsu-iXozy3dueMm6BCw3Ci7CpBRO5WZhzeag/s320/400958137_3738035599811742_8701442947707812390_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></i></span></div><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Brief review:</i><i> </i></span> <span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span>I get the same old dreams, same time every night. Well, if those dreams involve Nell’s in Kensington then they are true tonight. Russ Ballard is the name you may not know, but will almost certainly known a few songs of. He’s the man who told us that God Gave Rock ‘n’ Roll to you and the classic “Since You Been Gone” as well as hits for acts as diverse as Three Dog Night and Hot Chocolate.<p></p><p><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Venue and View:</i><i> </i></span> Raised table overlooking the stage, front-right (photo from standing on floor)</p><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>Setlist<br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">It's Only Money</span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Playing With Fire<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Dream On<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">In the Night<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Time Machine<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Hold Your Head Up<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">The Fire Still Burns<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Liar<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">A Woman Like You<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Rene Didn't Do It<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Since You Been Gone<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Voices<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Two Silhouettes<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">I Can't Hear You No More<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">+<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">God Gave Rock and Roll to You</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjataAiCZEGQ7knuwqS-WowLpJzLLx9sRvH5DVDbpjFXIhgWxBABcHcxvT9FlzkfR7S1v1nY8qBFurq7p-ttkRUR4rm-qOy_BJoyytQGlNZjUHgNjaaJcvUy_p5TaZOBf3IMMosfx0Sz9m8ICjtT3is2631BA9xTyiqHCk5jKD0u1Gdm-8J8Yfvqw/s910/Setlist1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="910" data-original-width="765" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjataAiCZEGQ7knuwqS-WowLpJzLLx9sRvH5DVDbpjFXIhgWxBABcHcxvT9FlzkfR7S1v1nY8qBFurq7p-ttkRUR4rm-qOy_BJoyytQGlNZjUHgNjaaJcvUy_p5TaZOBf3IMMosfx0Sz9m8ICjtT3is2631BA9xTyiqHCk5jKD0u1Gdm-8J8Yfvqw/s320/Setlist1.jpg" width="269" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>MatthewB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/15598998667463406237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18798678.post-79582196460607342992023-10-30T17:50:00.030+00:002023-12-12T00:29:14.649+00:00Rhino's Revenge - Sunday 29th October - Half Moon, Putney<p><span style="color: magenta;"><i></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3CJn8ufn4ceK9oT0-hOQ5YHS0TyXs4-8M8XwPpbPHv7_XnxCQCiMxUZLxJNN_zQ0a7S0G_NwQCS5AkLj0NvQoLi8979a35rEW49PAKXniLWqtkNuLDpcvJz0EbPR_M9s1Ezy1jvAPycObuedD7cqpBBl3X_-j63RMurTX9ke6F243IqJrv3qVUw/s763/rhinor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="484" data-original-width="763" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3CJn8ufn4ceK9oT0-hOQ5YHS0TyXs4-8M8XwPpbPHv7_XnxCQCiMxUZLxJNN_zQ0a7S0G_NwQCS5AkLj0NvQoLi8979a35rEW49PAKXniLWqtkNuLDpcvJz0EbPR_M9s1Ezy1jvAPycObuedD7cqpBBl3X_-j63RMurTX9ke6F243IqJrv3qVUw/w400-h254/rhinor.jpg" width="400" /></a></i></span></div><span style="color: magenta;"><i><br />Brief review:</i><i> </i></span> Status Quo's John "Rhino" Edwards, ably backed by Leon Cave (Status Quo) and Craig Joiner (Romeo's Daughter). A 3pm start is not ideal, but this is the second Half Moon show running where Rhino has opted for a matinee slot - maybe it suits the friends and family in the audience,<p></p><p>The set was reasonably familiar and none the worse for it, but did include 3-4 tracks from his upcoming album. All sounded fine.</p><p><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Venue and View:</i><i> </i></span> Right hand side - a few rows back towards the entrance.</p><p><br /></p>MatthewB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/15598998667463406237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18798678.post-17153124549529787772023-10-28T17:50:00.009+01:002023-12-12T00:29:09.299+00:00Cavern Beatles - Friday 27th October - Cavern Club, Liverpool<p><span style="color: magenta;"><i></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrR3sgvVhnFefBebht2iuK_BgZVLBrx2TiDHjdHfaxUMq_BWw1H3DjjSH_YxBm545gLLCI-KoCz_wsuROW10jkh7hvvaHb6hGWkspS-MbzKQEK1neZnCjW5XlNI85x3eQrTuBTXe00xveCGreu1X28zHnz21En0qkcqLXAE7q8mpACzLCpKWoabg/s720/395387174_3730476120567690_393011190649358964_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrR3sgvVhnFefBebht2iuK_BgZVLBrx2TiDHjdHfaxUMq_BWw1H3DjjSH_YxBm545gLLCI-KoCz_wsuROW10jkh7hvvaHb6hGWkspS-MbzKQEK1neZnCjW5XlNI85x3eQrTuBTXe00xveCGreu1X28zHnz21En0qkcqLXAE7q8mpACzLCpKWoabg/s320/395387174_3730476120567690_393011190649358964_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></i></span></div><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Brief review:</i><i> </i></span> 3 sets from the resident Beatles tribute band at World famous venue. Musically and vocally spot on!<p></p><p>Interestingly, they didn't appear to play anything that the Beatles hadn't done live themselves, so a lack of Hey Jude, All You Need Is Love etc</p><p><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Venue and View:</i><i> </i></span> Raised platform on left near bar.</p><p><br /></p>MatthewB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/15598998667463406237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18798678.post-56385010238005898762023-10-21T17:50:00.040+01:002023-12-12T00:29:12.606+00:00Billy Joel - Friday 20th October - Madison Square Garden, New York<p><span style="color: magenta;"><i></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_O1lr6hXsAVvIyYcXQKFBWEvivm8gO1L2QfZFLyJi1-3i4cFBtmydFUVFifHJejjh3IkufEtGXdwg__SmcpB-1TFk40UOWIyPR0QNANLLS_vx-NKrvrCJBMPJSmQ0gd1RFJKk5xAO4cqfCMITtTN-pip1UkcjBH9jXJzUOEQT1l-gurKL_DwwiQ/s600/394271769_3726218014326834_3199905269965135866_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_O1lr6hXsAVvIyYcXQKFBWEvivm8gO1L2QfZFLyJi1-3i4cFBtmydFUVFifHJejjh3IkufEtGXdwg__SmcpB-1TFk40UOWIyPR0QNANLLS_vx-NKrvrCJBMPJSmQ0gd1RFJKk5xAO4cqfCMITtTN-pip1UkcjBH9jXJzUOEQT1l-gurKL_DwwiQ/s320/394271769_3726218014326834_3199905269965135866_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></i></span></div><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Brief review:</i><i> </i></span> Good Evening New York City. We are here for Billy Joel’s 141st show at the iconic venue. The current 10 year residency comes to an end next July, hence the accelerated plans to be here as each show sells our almost immediately. And it was worth the effort with Billy in fine voice and entertaining the crowd with some amusing asides. Surprisingly no special star guests, but a solid set of largely fan favourites.<p></p><p><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Venue and View:</i><i> </i></span> On the floor, front block, 20 row back. Decent view and sound. Outrageous drinks prices as expected.</p><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>Setlist<br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">My Life [with Ode to Joy Intro]<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Addams Family Theme Song [Snippet]<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">The Entertainer<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">The Downeaster "Alexa"<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Funeral March of a Marionette / </span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">The Munsters' Theme / </span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Monster Mash [Snippets]<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Zanzibar<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Start Me Up [Snippet]<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">An Innocent Man<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">So Much in Love / </span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Barbara Ann / </span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Rockin' Robin [Snippets]<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">The Longest Time<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Piano Sonata no. 2 in B♭ minor, op. 35 [Snippet]<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Vienna<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Half a Mile Away<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">New York State of Mind<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Don't Ask Me Why<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">She's Always a Woman [with Syd Ruggles on flute]<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Allentown<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Sometimes a Fantasy<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Only the Good Die Young<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">The River of Dreams [with “River Deep Mountain High” interlude]<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Nessun Dorma<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Scenes From an Italian Restaurant<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Piano Man<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">+<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">We Didn't Start the Fire<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Uptown Girl<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">It's Still Rock and Roll to Me<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Big Shot<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">You May Be Right [with "Rock and Roll" interlude]</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>MatthewB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/15598998667463406237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18798678.post-21438731080551230692023-10-16T17:49:00.029+01:002023-12-12T00:32:06.955+00:00Slady - Sunday 15 October - Boogaloo, Highgate <p><span style="color: magenta;"><i></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNugVYR4x42zhvFd06J_H1stIV8w6VPw3OEdmExke9K0s4CyErkLKksy9WMJaG6Yy7NNjrzoKIkSr1b2XqjURKwgK_rRTl5vN6w5Ho5l3Ci6BLzl7uNfProG2mIMcE8PjLr6zvyaRpgTyfHpiLp-ifY-9ovKsFauEdGcECM6hS2GWY5YkaDl_-qw/s1173/slady3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="820" data-original-width="1173" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNugVYR4x42zhvFd06J_H1stIV8w6VPw3OEdmExke9K0s4CyErkLKksy9WMJaG6Yy7NNjrzoKIkSr1b2XqjURKwgK_rRTl5vN6w5Ho5l3Ci6BLzl7uNfProG2mIMcE8PjLr6zvyaRpgTyfHpiLp-ifY-9ovKsFauEdGcECM6hS2GWY5YkaDl_-qw/w400-h280/slady3.jpg" width="400" /></a></i></span></div><span style="color: magenta;"><i><br />Brief review:</i><i> </i></span> This show was moved from a paid event at the Dublin Castle - cancelled without explanation by the promotor. The first part of the show was an author being interviewed about his new Slade book - I was very impressed by how bassist Wendy effortlessly took on the interviewer role. Then a slimmed down Slady (Dani, Wendy and "their friend Stan" David Woodcock) played an acoustic set. Excellent as always and the bands love of the material clearer showed through.<p></p><p><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Venue and View:</i><i> </i></span> Seated front-right</p><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>Setlist<br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Cum On Feel The Noize<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Look Wot You Dun<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Cox I Luv You<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Mama Weer All Crazee Now<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Wonderin' Y<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">When The Lights Are Out<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Know Who You Are<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Dapple Rose<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Far Far Away<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Everyday<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Gudbuy T'Jane<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Get Down and Get With It</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>MatthewB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/15598998667463406237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18798678.post-42600075560876184942023-10-05T23:31:00.018+01:002023-12-12T00:32:27.914+00:00Pat McManus - Wednesday October 4th - Half Moon, Putney<p><span style="color: magenta;"><i></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipAH25zZEZ3418L-BTMKSTf_BRejif1aVmjIUjTdfb0ksvQ-5DjMSvAcDVh7pOzGknerhyWJ1R6f4LR_kMy67_jgQdauv7sNrCcl8UhoUBUmFNR2vnWku9tmlnV6tMn3EHIaXdnXS7cTYf_B6Yocta5OiiLquu3Jje8nG1yYEUpSVdHAIjoquQNg/s718/PatM.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="582" data-original-width="718" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipAH25zZEZ3418L-BTMKSTf_BRejif1aVmjIUjTdfb0ksvQ-5DjMSvAcDVh7pOzGknerhyWJ1R6f4LR_kMy67_jgQdauv7sNrCcl8UhoUBUmFNR2vnWku9tmlnV6tMn3EHIaXdnXS7cTYf_B6Yocta5OiiLquu3Jje8nG1yYEUpSVdHAIjoquQNg/s320/PatM.jpg" width="320" /></a></i></span></div><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Brief review:</i><i> </i></span> The man known as "the Professor", Irish guitar genius Pat McManus again graces the Half Moon. Playing a range of material from across his career, there is a focus on many of the highlights from his time in the Mamas Boys. Fitting tributes were also played to lost friends including Rory Gallagher and Gary Moore<p></p><p><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Venue and View:</i><i> </i></span> Front left, seated.</p><p><br /></p>MatthewB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/15598998667463406237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18798678.post-7139234095260725012023-09-24T17:49:00.018+01:002023-12-12T00:32:57.717+00:00Francis Rossi - Saturday 23rd September - G-Live, Guildford<p><span style="color: magenta;"><i></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_jfc4Y7c_D7X99pEguNtvz5G6x-NSVs_NzZ_tSPnwJVGEPWYWLZT2m3tpzdki2fNFmNUp8PtvK1fL0qjTdK5TlOwF9f2GxoDpKLoHB2lPmVeZi0uXoVeW-buUYeObQWLgDqsLvkFdxl5AzrG3PCxygPhOSeKcHSejuv7j3qfJFIuiwM8AZMSoyQ/s686/fr2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="319" data-original-width="686" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_jfc4Y7c_D7X99pEguNtvz5G6x-NSVs_NzZ_tSPnwJVGEPWYWLZT2m3tpzdki2fNFmNUp8PtvK1fL0qjTdK5TlOwF9f2GxoDpKLoHB2lPmVeZi0uXoVeW-buUYeObQWLgDqsLvkFdxl5AzrG3PCxygPhOSeKcHSejuv7j3qfJFIuiwM8AZMSoyQ/w400-h186/fr2.jpg" width="400" /></a></i></span></div><span style="color: magenta;"><i><br />Brief review:</i><i> </i></span> As I was going to be unable to see Francis's October show in Dorking due to a conflict, I was keen to see his Tunes & Chat show one more time. Luckily, Guildford is reasonably accessible and a pair of decent seats were available. Same songs as before, but a couple of slightly different anecdotes.<p></p><p>Excellent once again. </p><p><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Venue and View:</i><i> </i></span> Mid stalls on the left.</p><p><b>Setlist</b></p><div><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><b><i>Set 1</i></b><br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Pictures of Matchstick Men<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">(April) Spring, Summer and Wednesdays <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Spinning Wheel Blues <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">In My Chair <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Gerdundula <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Rock 'n' Roll <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Claudie <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Break the Rules <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Down the Dustpipe <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Burning Bridges (On and Off and on Again) <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><b><i>Set 2</i></b><br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">What You're Proposing<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">And It's Better Now <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Nanana <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Tongue Tied <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Marguerita Time <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Rockin' All Over the World <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Paper Plane <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Caroline </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>MatthewB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/15598998667463406237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18798678.post-74127452943116617702023-09-11T17:49:00.000+01:002023-12-12T00:29:13.238+00:00Scouting For Girls (FeastyFest) - Sunday 10th September - Cheam Park<p><span style="color: magenta;"><i></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqEiraqK6A5Xms_p75auKB3rjjD78XXF3W4C-7opw2o1HDzseLWSgqfe1UT25ZbAeYr-SoV_-EjiXeqZ4riEZDE-xoH2yjhWVlLBbG2XDzusV_8MQzqSFdzNv40ftcsYKfBam8B9Oo-uQkb9OoPkgjXhBJ1Dv-ATtPVgTkj6oe0Rzk131wlgAYHg/s1216/sfg-feasty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="621" data-original-width="1216" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqEiraqK6A5Xms_p75auKB3rjjD78XXF3W4C-7opw2o1HDzseLWSgqfe1UT25ZbAeYr-SoV_-EjiXeqZ4riEZDE-xoH2yjhWVlLBbG2XDzusV_8MQzqSFdzNv40ftcsYKfBam8B9Oo-uQkb9OoPkgjXhBJ1Dv-ATtPVgTkj6oe0Rzk131wlgAYHg/w400-h204/sfg-feasty.jpg" width="400" /></a></i></span></div><span style="color: magenta;"><i><br />Brief review:</i><i> </i></span> Cheam's FeastyFest seems to be getting bigger year on year. Festival favourites Scouting for Girls are the headliners this year and I think it's fair to say, entertained everyone who had made it to the front of the stage and a fair few more besides.<p></p><p><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Venue and View:</i><i> </i></span> Front right, about 6-7 rows back</p><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Setlist<br /></b><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">I Wish I Was James Bond<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Heartbeat<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Everybody Wants to Be on TV<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">This Ain't a Love Song<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Posh Girls<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Millionaire<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Bad Superman / Stacy's Mom<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Year 3000 (Busted Cover)<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Elvis Ain't Dead<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">The Missing Part<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">She's So Lovely</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>MatthewB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/15598998667463406237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18798678.post-869220459591524652023-09-09T17:48:00.034+01:002023-12-12T00:29:08.316+00:00Spike / The Quireboys - Friday 8th September - Underworld, Camden Town<p><span style="color: magenta;"><i></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG2bh1ZSOcHYDpRhHNFXT0S3K9aZ2HKUGcKBHHN32rDspYNnznIpr5n7lp7m7531fXbM8Awhh_PqQ_Zo0dMttPdi0NAla3U6MrW72bcMn-OsqeXVPhopv2TfyuJqWrxEMeeBmqlryXi1_tvfZczV1Wa7FBeEGObYCSRZDOhlqKFm-Rz8bJZElGzA/s1156/qb3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="629" data-original-width="1156" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG2bh1ZSOcHYDpRhHNFXT0S3K9aZ2HKUGcKBHHN32rDspYNnznIpr5n7lp7m7531fXbM8Awhh_PqQ_Zo0dMttPdi0NAla3U6MrW72bcMn-OsqeXVPhopv2TfyuJqWrxEMeeBmqlryXi1_tvfZczV1Wa7FBeEGObYCSRZDOhlqKFm-Rz8bJZElGzA/w400-h217/qb3.jpg" width="400" /></a></i></span></div><span style="color: magenta;"><i><br />Brief review:</i><i> </i></span> Spike and his version of the Quireboys rock The Underworld. Not packed, but then again this was a pretty expensive ticket and it wasn't clear if this was a solo or band show. In the event, it was both - a show of 2 excellent halves.<p></p><p>The first half also featured Mark Stanway on keyboards, whereas original Quireboys Chris Johnstone & Nigel Mogg joined in the fun in set 2.</p><p><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Venue and View:</i><i> </i></span> Front right, standing.</p><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>Setlist<br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><b><i>Set 1 - Solo and Frankie Miller Songs</i></b><br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Be Good to Yourself<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Cocaine<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Brooklyn Bridge<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Raining Whiskey<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Fortune <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Intensive Care <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Have a Drink With Me<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Rise Above</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><i><b>Set 2 - Quireboys</b></i><br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Can't Park Here <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Misled <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">There She Goes Again <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Sweet Mary Ann <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Hey You <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">7 O'Clock <br />+<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">I Don't Love You Anymore <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">+<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Jeeze Louise </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><br /></div></div>MatthewB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/15598998667463406237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18798678.post-73831326698696411402023-09-08T17:48:00.013+01:002023-12-12T00:29:13.080+00:00Tyla - Thursday 7th September - Troubadour, West Brompton<p><span style="color: magenta;"><i></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLI5YOy9y9Kw6Psuk8Rv_cjnlHcvjRtYDHSMISMCU4ncrK4t_V3-cmBDQTFWlAsoZfIMZja1Ggvdvy1kznn3Yd5mp9ZfDHXJTpYAx7aO_XBjJoaHbpbs10khFmJPk_GaRN9Uh1qyTZ5FLwGzkXxYK3Dr7BgWdmw5N1I7e9NFFUmNVVo4S6e6JDTw/s720/375223222_3696952217253414_8205701340486139743_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLI5YOy9y9Kw6Psuk8Rv_cjnlHcvjRtYDHSMISMCU4ncrK4t_V3-cmBDQTFWlAsoZfIMZja1Ggvdvy1kznn3Yd5mp9ZfDHXJTpYAx7aO_XBjJoaHbpbs10khFmJPk_GaRN9Uh1qyTZ5FLwGzkXxYK3Dr7BgWdmw5N1I7e9NFFUmNVVo4S6e6JDTw/w200-h150/375223222_3696952217253414_8205701340486139743_n.jpg" width="200" /></a></i></span></div><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Brief review:</i><i> </i></span> London’s rock and roll hub (errr!) of West Brompton hosts Tyla from the Dogs D’Amour. A bit niche in terms of 80s/90s rock, but should be good. Quite a snug venue. But Krombacher on draft which is a £7.16 bonus!<p></p><p>Lots of stories and a generally chronological run though some of Tyla's best works.</p><p><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Venue and View:</i><i> </i></span> Cellar based venue with dreadful sightlines and a flat floor stage. Standing towards back peering over heads.</p><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>Setlist<br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Heroine<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Errol Flynn<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Billy 2 Rivers<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Drunk Like Me<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Angel<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">How Come It Never Rains<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Satellite Kid<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Trail of Tears</span></div><div><div><br /></div></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>MatthewB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/15598998667463406237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18798678.post-24213670393583150482023-09-03T17:47:00.014+01:002023-12-12T00:29:10.242+00:00Quireboys - Saturday 2nd September - O2 Academy, Islington<p><span style="color: magenta;"><i></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-iJhQCqQyuHvEzov7JEHas3tetx5Sj78rHIb8OrCuA6TINf00gKF92qtBnuYU2cW-hm1CNbadkbEPoTWlf8GxD2tQB104rkf5dWbr5WdvOBs-m06c_4hnY8fdkBddV6qa05GhY4cSf2fE4OsTSxNQAEt_PsEwOHGBizyMiAiFgxZrQYHfEJJi0w/s1280/qb-i.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="619" data-original-width="1280" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-iJhQCqQyuHvEzov7JEHas3tetx5Sj78rHIb8OrCuA6TINf00gKF92qtBnuYU2cW-hm1CNbadkbEPoTWlf8GxD2tQB104rkf5dWbr5WdvOBs-m06c_4hnY8fdkBddV6qa05GhY4cSf2fE4OsTSxNQAEt_PsEwOHGBizyMiAiFgxZrQYHfEJJi0w/w400-h194/qb-i.jpg" width="400" /></a></i></span></div><span style="color: magenta;"><i><br />Brief review:</i><i> </i></span> The Quireboys (version without Spike). Moved from the much larger Kentish Town Forum, the O2 Academy is probably a more realistic venue for the band at the moment. Not packed, but enough there to make an atmosphere and the band were on good form. Griff's vocals are definitely improving show on show and the band are as solid as ever.<p></p><p><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Venue and View:</i><i> </i></span> Front right, standing.</p><p><br /></p>MatthewB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/15598998667463406237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18798678.post-89567941497453682072023-08-20T17:47:00.038+01:002023-12-12T00:29:14.965+00:00Sutton Folk Festival (Del Amitri, Nick Lowe) - Sunday 19th August - Manor Park, Sutton<p><span style="color: magenta;"><i></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgouiYz2UaER4y86t7jdLhbfCC9zDfwX8ZiiQOfdAut2BG2XExlefhaw2bbiQUT82qjR4JnhYSgUd9Q8NzX3qismGoKsPdd6xJKiaoZbhKvY2wyw1lk5iZIS9-tDnKkh3xn0K-ZRYpMMFIqitTS9boK0qMb0p5WImxh7awh3KKLOsD83IUwwVcJHw/s600/368453117_3684349648513671_8172191661723991184_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgouiYz2UaER4y86t7jdLhbfCC9zDfwX8ZiiQOfdAut2BG2XExlefhaw2bbiQUT82qjR4JnhYSgUd9Q8NzX3qismGoKsPdd6xJKiaoZbhKvY2wyw1lk5iZIS9-tDnKkh3xn0K-ZRYpMMFIqitTS9boK0qMb0p5WImxh7awh3KKLOsD83IUwwVcJHw/s320/368453117_3684349648513671_8172191661723991184_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></i></span></div><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Brief review:</i><i> </i></span> Manor Park in Sutton (popular hangout at school lunchtimes!) for a folk festival. Definition stretched - we are here for Nick Lowe and Del Amitri - who’s show T shirts have the tagline of “Drunk In Glasgow Since 1982”! All good, apart from the bar queue.<div><br /></div><div>The show made me realise that I don't own any Del Amitri albums or CDs - that anomaly was put right very soon after this excellent perfomance. <br /><p></p><p><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Venue and View:</i><i> </i></span> Capacity crowd of 2,000. 2 easily accessible stages - we went "front right" for both.</p><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcAp5g851JPtoBaga2vOZZNuHAP0MvEgPnvGXGaCsjeczHwvcqkIK8PskjHnOXcj0ohDXP6JtgSC0U_BWXyldNK4MZpq7fc5Yndg-y-j4NAeUK78f__NfHfgn7EuwrsxAygeliAowA2UjsctA75HD15m6dsQ74Ib9MtzK6fXuAwF6HelaRn8BA4Q/s332/nicklowe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="332" data-original-width="169" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcAp5g851JPtoBaga2vOZZNuHAP0MvEgPnvGXGaCsjeczHwvcqkIK8PskjHnOXcj0ohDXP6JtgSC0U_BWXyldNK4MZpq7fc5Yndg-y-j4NAeUK78f__NfHfgn7EuwrsxAygeliAowA2UjsctA75HD15m6dsQ74Ib9MtzK6fXuAwF6HelaRn8BA4Q/s320/nicklowe.jpg" width="163" /></a></div><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>Setlist<br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><b><i>Nick Lowe<br /></i></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Man That I've Become<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">People Change<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Long Limbed Girl<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Lately I've Let Things Slide<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">I Live on a Battlefield <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Lay It On Me Baby<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Rome Wasn't Built in a Day<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Tokyo Bay<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Heartbreaker <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Love Starvation<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Far Celestial Shore <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Cruel to Be Kind<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Trombone<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Heart <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock 'n' Roll)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><b><i>Del Amitri</i></b><br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Musicians and Beer</span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Always the Last to Know<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Not Where It's At<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Kiss This Thing Goodbye<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Nothing Ever Happens<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Mockingbird, Copy Me Now<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Driving With the Brakes On<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Missing Person<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Move Away Jimmy Blue<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Roll to Me<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">You Can't Go Back<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Here and Now<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Spit in the Rain<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Stone Cold Sober<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">+<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Be My Downfall</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div></div>MatthewB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/15598998667463406237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18798678.post-74764573653687154232023-08-14T17:47:00.010+01:002023-12-12T00:29:14.300+00:00Who's Next - Sunday 13th August - Half Moon, Putney<p><span style="color: magenta;"><i></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0afnSJEbyXTYe5LQS-Ehkgbw1rp4LSHUX-7mRGpYI28h36XnNk5gLc7yvH0GwmUf_hUPVgftEiREIOrUySi2azq3NVEJe7NUhy49CpaaTqkjPI47dp4Endt6eM1nlkUeMf1mq9jGy18vzzVuCtBs1GovgLwulrx4i4sTPt3t5tOTrGI9BlYe46Q/s1259/whosnext.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="713" data-original-width="1259" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0afnSJEbyXTYe5LQS-Ehkgbw1rp4LSHUX-7mRGpYI28h36XnNk5gLc7yvH0GwmUf_hUPVgftEiREIOrUySi2azq3NVEJe7NUhy49CpaaTqkjPI47dp4Endt6eM1nlkUeMf1mq9jGy18vzzVuCtBs1GovgLwulrx4i4sTPt3t5tOTrGI9BlYe46Q/w400-h226/whosnext.jpg" width="400" /></a></i></span></div><span style="color: magenta;"><i><br />Brief review:</i><i> </i></span> Decent Who tribute band with a reasonably "hardcore" set. The guitarist especially stood out, but a rocking performance from all the band.<p></p><p><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Venue and View:</i><i> </i></span> Central view a couple of rows back.</p><p><br /></p>MatthewB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/15598998667463406237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18798678.post-18008983360063982652023-08-14T17:46:00.022+01:002023-12-12T00:29:09.614+00:00Dani Cox ("Gobby Holder") Acoustic - Sunday 13th August - Marquis, Covent Garden<p><span style="color: magenta;"><i></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiofUxPu0R_ljQWs-DhPpsTm_5I1jZdeSOnFpYncP2622h_CMSK4p0JhNpW84d-hMIQ-g1eYfwcqsMtw2HQHpKbA5kFFvBkXhmlzfIwUG-ok_Q7ixot_Tk3eyeB7rhjuBT1sCATzK8uC_GhvM8orm0NYOHjniWH4ekoHTl3NzxNlWFxS3rxJYW-YQ/s799/gobby.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="799" data-original-width="654" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiofUxPu0R_ljQWs-DhPpsTm_5I1jZdeSOnFpYncP2622h_CMSK4p0JhNpW84d-hMIQ-g1eYfwcqsMtw2HQHpKbA5kFFvBkXhmlzfIwUG-ok_Q7ixot_Tk3eyeB7rhjuBT1sCATzK8uC_GhvM8orm0NYOHjniWH4ekoHTl3NzxNlWFxS3rxJYW-YQ/s320/gobby.jpg" width="262" /></a><span style="color: magenta;"><i></i></span></div><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Brief review:</i><i> </i></span> Acoustic performance from Dani in a small London pub. Her performance was delayed slightly by a bloke running in to grab a chair to try and attack someone outside whilst shouting "I am not a f***ing p***phile!". He was apprehended by the bar staff and presumably the police called. <div><br /><div>With typical humour the incident was mentioned during Dani's set of largely Slade and glam covers.<br /><p></p><p><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Venue and View:</i><i> </i></span> At the bar, but very much to one side.</p><p><br /></p></div></div>MatthewB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/15598998667463406237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18798678.post-66923538119920709292023-07-24T17:45:00.026+01:002023-12-12T00:29:12.765+00:00The Who - Sunday 23rd July - Sussex CCC, Hove<p><span style="color: magenta;"><i></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJRnolLDQHjgApPL8RClTEnTLC3QiczKT2We-jQbultSDf2x8cApLQDpRZebFe-7olSMNitU6y17ffDvw1VU0TQHjE6O9sBlE32ls9zgszc2g1VOT0OZs4qEcIj4oUQPJyjU0Z9cc8Vq7ukizVMFHHiZFQ0nF1e_39BnoquGgSFeHooHuLFyXpQ/s591/362967257_3666674083614561_3595983066618813826_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="591" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJRnolLDQHjgApPL8RClTEnTLC3QiczKT2We-jQbultSDf2x8cApLQDpRZebFe-7olSMNitU6y17ffDvw1VU0TQHjE6O9sBlE32ls9zgszc2g1VOT0OZs4qEcIj4oUQPJyjU0Z9cc8Vq7ukizVMFHHiZFQ0nF1e_39BnoquGgSFeHooHuLFyXpQ/w400-h216/362967257_3666674083614561_3595983066618813826_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></i></span></div><span style="color: magenta;"><i><br />Brief review:</i><i> </i></span> Sunday evening in Hove with the legends that are The Who. Already had 2 of the CSI triolgy in the fantastic middle band-only electric section. Quadrophenia to come, but for now enjoying the fantastic Won’t Get Fooled Again. Awesome!<p></p><p><span style="color: magenta;"><i>Venue and View:</i><i> </i></span> Central pitch seats - about 20 rows back</p><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>Setlist<br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><b><i>Part 1 (with Orchestra)</i></b><br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Overture<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">1921<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Amazing Journey<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Sparks<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">The Acid Queen<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Pinball Wizard<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">We're Not Gonna Take It<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Who Are You<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Eminence Front</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><b><i>Part 2 (Band Only)</i></b><br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">The Kids Are Alright<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">You Better You Bet<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Substitute<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">I Can't Explain<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">My Generation<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Cry If You Want <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Won't Get Fooled Again<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Behind Blue Eyes <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><b><i>Part 3 (with Orchestra)</i></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">The Real Me<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">I'm One<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">5:15<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">The Rock<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Love, Reign O'er Me<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;">Baba O'Riley</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>MatthewB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/15598998667463406237noreply@blogger.com0