Counting Crows
Last night I’ve went to see Counting Crows in Manchester with my sister. Haven’t been to a standing gig in ages and it was fab. Great atmosphere, and excellent perfomance. Very much enjoyed the night.
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Pink
Went to watch Pink last night in concert at the MEN arena, Manchester. I’ve been a partial fan of her music over the last few years, but was very impressed with the show indeed. She’s an amazing performer – simultaneously singing whilst performing trapeze and circus acts was rather impressive!
Show of Hands
Last night I watched Show of Hands in Shrewsbury’s new Theatre Severn. Miranda Sykes accompanied them on double bass, and it was a fine evening of outstanding entertainment.
We Will Rock You
I just went to watch the Queen Musical, “We Will Rock You” in the Manchester Palace. The story was a little bizarre but that didn’t matter, as many classic Queen songs were served up along the way. Very enjoyable, and a must see for all lovers of Queen’s music.
Cropredy 2008
Just back from the Cropredy folk festival. Was very good as was expected. Great to get the gang together again, for 3 days of nearly good weather (Saturday was very wet!). Apparently I got naked at one point, although that’s another story. I also did the Hash House Harriers trail run/hunt on the wet Saturday morning (on on!) which was absolutely splendid fun – huge thanks to the organisers! Following this we were treated to free pints of Wadworths ale (not the best post-run therapy!) and even got to meet Fred West (aka Mr Wadworth – the festival sponsor) himself.
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The festival highlight for me was the surprise guest appearance of Robert Plant during Fairport’s set, who sung Led Zep’s Battle of Evermore as a tribute to Sandy Denny. I also very much enjoyed Mark Radcliffe’s The Family Mahone and Siobhan Miller/Jeana Leslie. Such a shame the weekend went so quickly. On Sunday I also explored Banbury a bit – rather a pleasant little place. Can’t remember how that nursery rhyme goes though.
Just poetry
This old classic from Whitesnake just encapsulates how I’m feeling right now…
I don’t know where I’m going
But, I sure know where I’ve been
Hanging on the promises
In songs of yesterday
An’ I’ve made up my mind,
I ain’t wasting no more time
But, here I go again
Here I go againTho’ I keep searching for an answer,
I never seem to find what I’m looking for
Oh Lord, I pray
You give me strength to carry on,
‘Cos I know what it means
To walk along the lonely street of dreams…
Ah well, time to take a deep breath and start all over again.
Hello.
