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Post by doc on Feb 11, 2024 2:10:32 GMT
I could be wrong (I was mistaken once before ) but I believe Richard Thomson and his lad, Teddy, both play Lowden on stage. You’re OK Doc, it was just the once 😆 RT has his own artist signature model, with Ziricote b&s, but in an interview I read said that he only has one of those, and keeps it for recording. On stage he apparently uses a stock cedar/walnut model, so he must also consider them a bit pricey. Teddy had a prototype RT signature; I assume Lowden gave Richard that plus the first production model? Unlike Doc, I’ve been wrong on numerous occasions, so I might have mis-remembered all of that. No, Otis, I think that your memory is spot on. And you have a lot more to remember than I. I’m delighted if I remember how to get home. I had a go on a couple of Lowdens in Guitar Guitar in Glasgow and I was underwhelmed. Now when I heard Teddy Thomson live I was overwhelmed and just wanted one like his. Of course he would have his sound passing through all kinds of electronic equipment but at the time I was lovestruck. By the Lowden, you understand, not Mr Thompson. I do think that they are beautiful to look at though.
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Post by doc on Feb 10, 2024 21:28:21 GMT
I could be wrong (I was mistaken once before ) but I believe Richard Thomson and his lad, Teddy, both play Lowden on stage.
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Post by doc on Feb 6, 2024 0:20:26 GMT
Be still my 💓. Looking superb, Francis.
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Post by doc on Jan 31, 2024 20:49:36 GMT
I’m like a dog watching a conjuror, Francis. I may not understand it but I’m very excited.
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Post by doc on Jan 26, 2024 23:00:00 GMT
I’m heading up to Glasgow next Saturday to see her at Celtic Connections. I’ve been wondering if I could promote a gig at Bury Met but I think she’s too big already. I’ve been trying all week to get tickets for that gig. It’s a mile from my house but she’s completely sold out. A review afterwards, please.
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Post by doc on Jan 17, 2024 18:37:43 GMT
I love it. It’s one of your trademarks isn’t it?
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Post by doc on Jan 16, 2024 9:53:52 GMT
Superb!!! Many thanks dobro. Does anyone else remember geddarby ‘s great story about getting a lift from Wizz from Les Cousins back, I think in the 60s?
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Post by doc on Jan 14, 2024 16:41:20 GMT
I find that whisky does that too.
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Post by doc on Jan 2, 2024 22:16:53 GMT
I want to hear Leo’s advice on restringing.
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Post by doc on Jan 2, 2024 22:12:56 GMT
Beautiful, beautiful wood.
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Post by doc on Dec 29, 2023 9:26:57 GMT
Indeed it is Smith. Another senior moment.
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Post by doc on Dec 29, 2023 1:54:56 GMT
I have to confess that I was unaware of this lad until I watched the film Good Will Hunting for the first time earlier this week. The film features a good few of his songs and I’m consequently a bit of a fan now.
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Post by doc on Dec 26, 2023 22:44:51 GMT
Wow! I thought that you said that you were going to have some time off over Christmas. One day off? I’m loving seeing how this is developing though.
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Post by doc on Dec 24, 2023 0:03:23 GMT
Looking great, francis. Enjoy Christmas!
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Post by doc on Dec 18, 2023 15:31:39 GMT
Oh I do like a curvy shape.
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