I was sure there was already a thread for this but I can’t find one…
Last night I saw DakhaBrakha in Glasgow. Wow. Just wow. Absolutely blown away. One of the best gigs I’ve ever been to. Emotional, powerful, beautiful.
3 Likes
Not a whole lot recently. There was Carbon Leaf in December with the whole family (all-ages afternoon show, they usually do a couple of those in December each year, which have been my kids’ first concert experiences).
There are a couple coming up in the next few weeks. Carbon Leaf again (no kids this time), and a chamber music concert from the local baroque group – looks like it’s featuring a recorder player (recorderist?) doing Bach/CPE Bach/Telemann.
3 Likes
The last concert I went to was Albano Carrisi, an Italian tenor & Romina Power, in Oct. 23. The Adelaide Fringe festival is coming next month, my sister asked me to see The Carpenters Songbook tribute with her. I’m going.
1 Like
This was on Friday. Having seen them 40 times or something I end up mostly judging the shows by if there’s anything unusual in the setlist. The band is always good, which is why I’ve seen them 40 times, but there’s a few songs I’ve probably seen 38 times that are sort of “yep, I know this one.”
Anyway, Friday’s show had a song from 2020 that I think is the first time they’ve ever played it in a full concert, so +1 there.
This was good. The CPE Bach piece was a trio sonata for, of all arrangements, bass recorder/viola/continuo. The program notes mentioned that there must have been some reason for that combination but nobody now knows what it was. I don’t think I’ve seen a bass recorder before. About the size of a bass clarinet I guess (which we had in my high school band class).
Another interesting one they played was a Telemann work. Telemann was something of a pioneer among composers in the area of publishing and selling music to the public (JS Bach, his contemporary, published very little during his lifetime, for example). This piece was arranged for “two violins, or two flutes, or two recorders” – apparently a business move to increase the potential market for it. They performed it the other night on one recorder/one violin.
1 Like
A couple of pics from the last show I went to, The Carpenters Songbook (Night Owl Shows)
Reine Beau Anderson Dudley, beautilful vocals & backed by a great band. They will also be performing other tributes. I’m aiming to go to The Blondie Story next month.
2 Likes
Night one of two nights with Yo La Tengo in NOLA. The first show was referred to as “the Freewheeling Yo La Tengo” during which the band fielded questions from the audience and responded with random acoustic songs (including some very interesting covers). Tomorrow night is being billed as “An Evening with Yo La Tengo.” I’m guessing it will be more of a traditional show in which they play their own stuff. The first show, which was my first concert of the year, was fantastic. Looking forward to tomorrow night.
3 Likes
I am learning so much about new and different music on this website. Fantastic thank you.
1 Like
Saw King Creosote a couple of weeks ago. Cracking gig with a career-spanning set, though obviously a lot from his most recent (brilliant) album.
Kathryn Williams and Withered Hand next up, in Glasgow in a couple of weeks. Excited about that. Can’t wait for the album next week. The songs I’ve heard so far are awesome.
2 Likes
Went to see Kathryn Williams and Withered Hand (AKA Dan Wilson) in Glasgow the other night. Loved it. They each did a short solo set as a support act, before performing their new album in full together.
Lots of self-deprecating humour, good vibes, and wonderful music. Just a lovely evening.
I bought my favourite Kathryn Williams album on vinyl and had the chance to tell her how much it meant to me at the end. She signed a lovely message on it.
Highly recommend their album.
2 Likes
Last night I went to see Mark Seymour & The Undertow. He played some songs from his former band Hunters & Collectors, and from his solo albums. This would be the 4th time I’ve seen him and his band live. Great night as always.
2 Likes
Last week was a busy week of shows for me. Last Sunday I saw the Sun Ra Arkestra in small venue. On Wednesday I saw an up and coming band named Sweeping Promises in a tiny club. Finally on Thursday night I attended a great show by Muscle Shoals legends Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham. Penn and Oldham wrote some of the greatest soul songs for Muscle Shoals and Memphis artists.
2 Likes
I know nothing much about Hunters and Collecters, other than that Mark Seymour’s brother is in Crowded House, who I love, and Throw Your Arms Around Me is a fucking brilliant song. Are they worth checking out? Any particular album recommendation? (Either the band, or Mark Seymour.)
Hunter & Collectors 4th album “Human Frailty” I only have that record which I love, plus a greatest collection. I recommend them both. Mark Seymour and his band are great live.
This song “WhenThe River Runs Dry” is from their 6th record, Ghost Nation.
1 Like
Tuesday night I saw The Animals tribute show, great night, but over crowded compared to other gigs I’ve been to at the Gov. I had to stand my ground to keep a small bit of space at the back, where I could see through the gaps. When we were near the bar, I felt someone breathe down my neck, I turned around and there was this big fat bald dude with his partner. Soon after he tried to push his partner and himself in front of me, His hands were on her arse like an octopus. I put my wine glass down and started dancing. They backed off. I must have scared them. Good.
1 Like
First gig in a while last night… Bonnie Prince Billy in Glasgow.
My first time seeing him and he didn’t disappoint, though for most of the night all I could see was his baseball cap. Not impressed with the venue. Felt like the stage was really low.
But I got to see/hear one of my favourite songs, I See A Darkness, live.
This is the only photo I took, because to take a photo I had to hold my phone above my head…
2 Likes
Went to see Steve Wynn in Glasgow last night. Absolutely brilliant. A greatest hits set, really, with readings from his book, and a couple of covers. Linda Pitmon in attendance too, and there was a nice moment towards the end where she got up on stage and did a mini q&a with him. Great show.
I’ve also got to mention the support act, Our Man in the Field. He was fantastic, and I’m looking forward to checking his stuff out.
Great night all round.
2 Likes
Second gig in a week last night, and my first time at the wonderful St Lukes in Glasgow. Fantastic venue.
Anyway, it was a launch event for the new Hamish Hawk album, and it was absolutely fantastic. He played most of the new (brilliant) album, and some “old shit”. 
Loved it. He’s a brilliant performer, and the band are great too.
Passed this place on the way home. Looked a right shithole, but if Peter Buck ever makes a 4th solo record I think he should name it, “Chicken, liquor, rock’n’roll”…
1 Like
Went to the Johnny Marr + James show last night in NOLA. I missed James the last time they played in New Orleans 30 years ago. Some of my college friends went, but I must’ve had an exam or a paper due the next morning. Finally saw them last night when they opened for Johnny Marr. Both sets were excellent.
4 Likes
I saw Bob Mould a little over a week ago, and on Saturday I saw Jonathan Richman. Two very different but satisfying shows. I think I preferred the energy of Mould’s show, but the succinct, chill Jonathan Richman show was just what I needed Saturday night (I was extremely tired and wouldn’t have been able to endure a long set).
3 Likes