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Post by MartinS on Nov 3, 2016 23:31:50 GMT
Had a pretty good day for a birthday. Up in Shetland visiting my folks, and spent most of the day surfing down in Quendale bay. Really mellow waves, 3 to 4 foot with a very light onshore breeze. Only slight problem was I'd left my wetsuit boots at the house so it was a bit chilly. Of course, as soon as I jumped out the van, in my keenness to get the waves I stepped, barefoot, straight into a pile of sheep sh***e. I think this is an experience everyone should have at least once. Ah, the joys!
Chris was playing at Bixter Hall tonight, so I had a ticket as a present. I've seen him before with Lau, and been impressed. Fantastic player, but his voice isn't my favourite for some reason. Tonight though, I have to say he was brilliant, and I'm now a convert. His band were equally talented, and I'd definitely recommend going to see him if you get the chance.
One of the guys playing with him was a local guy, Arthur Nicholson, who also played a support slot. He had a great guitar sound, (think he was playing a Martin), so I asked him what his pickup was, turned out it was made by Kenny Johnson, a local guy with a workshop in Lerwick. Looks like I'm going to have to pay a visit to investigate...
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Post by Martin on Nov 3, 2016 23:56:22 GMT
Glad you enjoyed it and had a good birthday! Kris is one of my favourite contemporary performers, and strangely enough I love his very powerful and distinctive singing style. His dad's no too bad either!
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