Another gig round-up
Continuing with my "not writing proper reviews" thing, here is a list of gigs we've been to since the last round-up in April.
So, where was I... Woody Pines at the Cluny 2 in April. Right, here we go. We went to see Crowded House at Newcastle City Hall in May, they were really excellent, and the lovely Gaelic singer Julie Fowlis was at The Sage (Hall 2) in June. In July there were back-to-back gigs as part of the Mouth of the Tyne Festival by Seth Lakeman (at the newly refurbished Whitley Bay Playhouse) and James Morrison (Tynemouth Castle - fine backdrop for a concert).
No gigs in August, which just feels wrong to be honest, but The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain were splendidly bonkers entertainment at The Sage in September. A folky night at The Sage (again) highlighting the songs of local songwriter Ed Pickford was great fun and the truly fabulous Spiers & Boden at The Cumberland Arms the following night rounded off October.
Final push, honest. Salsa Celtica are a mighty interesting mix of Irish and South American tunes, they were joined by Julie Fowlis for an evening of great rythmn and even some dancing in Hall One of The Sage. A real shame more people didn't turn up. Monday night is the modern face of English folk music, Bellowhead at the Sage and next Saturday we're up at Backworth Miner's Welfare Hall for a gig by a local band: Appletwig Songbook who will be performing a load of mining songs (including some by the aforementioned Ed Pickford).
I think that's only 13 gig for the year so far, which isn't too bad is it. Oh yes, and in amongst all that we've also managed to rehearse and perform in 2 charity concerts. Busy times.
I suspect the lack of proper gig reviews will continue for the foreseeable future, but I do occasionally remember to mention gigs (amongst other random twaddle) on my Twitter feed, should you be interested.
So, where was I... Woody Pines at the Cluny 2 in April. Right, here we go. We went to see Crowded House at Newcastle City Hall in May, they were really excellent, and the lovely Gaelic singer Julie Fowlis was at The Sage (Hall 2) in June. In July there were back-to-back gigs as part of the Mouth of the Tyne Festival by Seth Lakeman (at the newly refurbished Whitley Bay Playhouse) and James Morrison (Tynemouth Castle - fine backdrop for a concert).
No gigs in August, which just feels wrong to be honest, but The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain were splendidly bonkers entertainment at The Sage in September. A folky night at The Sage (again) highlighting the songs of local songwriter Ed Pickford was great fun and the truly fabulous Spiers & Boden at The Cumberland Arms the following night rounded off October.
Final push, honest. Salsa Celtica are a mighty interesting mix of Irish and South American tunes, they were joined by Julie Fowlis for an evening of great rythmn and even some dancing in Hall One of The Sage. A real shame more people didn't turn up. Monday night is the modern face of English folk music, Bellowhead at the Sage and next Saturday we're up at Backworth Miner's Welfare Hall for a gig by a local band: Appletwig Songbook who will be performing a load of mining songs (including some by the aforementioned Ed Pickford).
I think that's only 13 gig for the year so far, which isn't too bad is it. Oh yes, and in amongst all that we've also managed to rehearse and perform in 2 charity concerts. Busy times.
I suspect the lack of proper gig reviews will continue for the foreseeable future, but I do occasionally remember to mention gigs (amongst other random twaddle) on my Twitter feed, should you be interested.
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