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Post by leoroberts on Feb 28, 2024 14:11:56 GMT
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Post by leoroberts on Feb 27, 2024 19:08:50 GMT
I must admit I quite like the brass one.
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Post by leoroberts on Feb 27, 2024 7:39:40 GMT
It's just possible that this is the greatest song ever written. Surprisingly easy to play - and yet I find it impossible to sing at the same time.
It's mad that she's not recorded an album since 2008 and I can't remember when she last toured (probably about the same time). She insists she hasn't retired, but...
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Post by leoroberts on Feb 25, 2024 9:27:30 GMT
I saw them live at Bury Met on Thursday and agree totally.
It was very reminiscent of when I first saw them as a duo supporting Ralph McTell back in the last millennium - including having to overcome a broken jack socket on one of Steve’s instruments (Phil just passed him one of his and played something else instead).
The evening left me excited/wondering/sad about a few things:
Will the new songs get recorded (I particularly enjoyed the chip shop song)?
Will they give time for their voices to rest? I know I can’t talk - but they weren’t hitting as many high notes as usual, changing melodies to accommodate either a long tour or just age.
The merch lass said that Phil is hoping to do some more stuff with Paul Downes again - and that prospect fills me with joy (though I suspect it will mostly be in the West Country)
It reminded/reemphasised just how much Miranda Sykes brought to their recent live performances.
How did they get away with not playing Galway Farmer?
And, of course, the big one: will they ever tour/record again or will the indefinite hiatus turn into a permanent one?
There was, and is, clear friendship and mutual respect.
They have added so much to the canon of UK acoustic music. I hope, whether individually or together, that continues.
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Post by leoroberts on Feb 23, 2024 0:02:54 GMT
That looks rather spiffing, bellyshere. If You don't win a FFG, offer one of these as YOUR prize, and I don't win it... I'd like one
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Post by leoroberts on Feb 21, 2024 23:38:00 GMT
A Maelstrom?
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Post by leoroberts on Feb 19, 2024 13:37:00 GMT
Sale extended until March 3rd...
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Post by leoroberts on Feb 18, 2024 13:08:32 GMT
From having seen GG close up on a few occasions (but a while ago) - including workshops at the Llyn Acoustic Guitar Festival - I remember him talking about using all 3 of his ‘free’ fingers to play. I wonder if his style has had to change for some reason…
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Post by leoroberts on Feb 16, 2024 22:03:32 GMT
I saw them play this (in Chorley - years ago before Miranda was on the scene) the same day that Steve'd finished writing it.
It's a cracking song.
Seeing them at The Met in Bury on Thursday - hope they'll play it then, too.
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Post by leoroberts on Feb 16, 2024 22:01:30 GMT
Talking of Furch, I just put a new set of strings on mine JUDAS!!!
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Post by leoroberts on Feb 14, 2024 20:44:10 GMT
I feel bound to point out that davewhite (of this parish) has built nylon-crossover guitars for both Steve Tilston and robmc. (I think there's at least one song in The Plucky Duck for which Rob has used it, and Steve uses his on stage for a few songs). You can see the build thread for Rob's crossover here: acousticsoundboard.co.uk/thread/11857/bogha-fada-dave-white Dave's 'business model' is such that it might be worth messaging him to see if what he builds suits your needs, frankieabbott. Of course, the problem with a luthier-built model is that, by definition, you can't try before you buy - but maybe robmc could give some pointers on how he has found the process and the finished product...
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Post by leoroberts on Feb 14, 2024 18:03:20 GMT
I think an important reason for me finding it such a positive experience was that I was quite clear about what I was seeking to achieve from the meeting - and was able to share that with Steve. Clear (and, hopefully) attainable goals are important - otherwise it becomes a 'what do you want to show me?' sort of thing that risks satisfying neither the teacher nor the pupil. I'm not saying that Steve was satisfied, but I was
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Post by leoroberts on Feb 10, 2024 7:40:42 GMT
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Post by leoroberts on Feb 7, 2024 13:50:36 GMT
That looks stunning, francis - and I say that with the knowledge that it'll look even more stunning when the finish is applied.
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Post by leoroberts on Feb 7, 2024 13:47:53 GMT
Steve also let on that he's recorded some new tracks (and is still writing others) for a new album... which is great news.
But it has a working title of 'The Last One' because he'll not record another... which is not.
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