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Wed evening:
Went down to Nathan Phillips Square for the Shuffle Demons concert (including an epic 15-minute version of Spadina Bus, where they left the stage and paraded all over the square, including in the pool/fountain).
A little while later I sat under a Henry Moore sculpture and listened to the Dave Brubeck Quartet.
I topped the night off down at Harbourfront with the Constantines.
And it was all free.
Dr. Flicker, I wish I'd known about the Shuffle Demons! That'd have been great! I recently went to see Hiromi (in her Canadian solo debut) at the Harbourfront...an excellent show - she is one talented girl!
Byron
Andy, who was jools playing with?
Because I saw him a few times years ago with 'His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra' or whatever he called it, and they were excellent, just interested
Hi Dan
Jools was with his Rhythm and Blues Band, as you have seen them. Very good in deed. They have obviously been playing together for a long time. Very tight and they can adlib and play of each other in a very easy manner. They make it all look easy, which is the result of excellent musicians playing well together.
Would certainly go to see them again
....and of course, it looks like they're having a great time, which is always a plus
Hi all!
My last concert was in Santa Cruz, California. A very eclectic mix.
Opening was Judgment Day: instrumental death metal played on cello and violin with a drummer. One of the most amazing acts I've ever seen.
Second band was Torche: so loud that the whole audience took two steps back during the soundcheck. Overall, the best sludge I've heard since Kyuss- which for me is saying a lot. But the volume was painful, even with ear plugs in.
Headliner was dredg: my tie for favorite contemporary band along with Porupine Tee. Amazing stuff- hard to describe. But the most generous and humble band I've ever seen. The had to two kids from Judgement Day up for about 5 songs, and even let the violinist take some guitar leads
Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick at Bristol St Georges. A great show, lots of banter and stories, some old songs but mostly more recently discovered, and Swarb on fine form! And many thanks to Symon here for the ticket. I'm pretty sure you enjoyed the show too!
Got to shake the great man's hand (Carthy :)) at half-time too so it'll have to stay unwashed for a few days in respect.
It was a great gig. The second half especially for me when they started playing more unusual stuff. And yes, Swarb was on good form. And so was Martin Carthy, who still manages to amaze and surprise me with his playing every time I see him.
So, great music, good beer and great company. A fantastic evening! Thanks for the company Beechy
Wet Wet Wet at Sheffield Arena with er in doors.
Ben's Brother were the support act.
They were both rather good:o!!!!
Haven't been to any live music since my little girl was born nearly a year ago - but Missus Alex dragged me to Kylie last August at the O2 - obvioulsy 8+ months pregnant (My wife, not Kylie!) We got there rather too early, and I spent too much time in the bar... :glug:when we got to our seats we were so high up in the Gods that Kylie was a microdot on the stage, so I couldn't even "perv" :stalks:- I got another beer, :cool:then fell asleep :drunk: before I got a slap for snoring!
The funniest thing though was the Missus on the tube back - got talking to a couple who'd come down from Birmingham for the gig, and unbeknown to me she asked them where they were staying, and they said the Hilton. She said that's cool, we're staying there too. So they tagged along with us Sue said "they're staying in the same hotel as us" so I merrily proceeded to navigate the four of us back to the hotel, then wondered why they looked at me strangely as we got to reception - we were staying at the Radison, not the Hilton! Bless her, and yes, she is blonde...!