Can't believe a week has passed since I arrived at EOTR. This time last week I was probably experiencing the thrills of Californian heavy blues duo Deap Vally (think I previously mis-spelt their name - apologies go out to DV). They warned the audience it was going to be loud (unusual) and it was. The warm-up night audience generously lapped it up and unlike Dinosaur Jr who were similarly loud/heavy on the final night (more later) there wasn't a melody in sight. That's no good for me in 2013. In truth it never has been. As I said last week there 5 bands on the night all from the Communion record label/promotions roster including soon to be Boro faves Catfish and the Bottlemen . The singer, Van McCann (I'm not buying that's real) is a genuine hoot and a half as well so Teesside people join me at The Westgarth on 8 October. Overall I counted up that I saw 50 bands/artists over the 4 days and much of it very good or better ...
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Hello All, Some of you might have noticed I haven't posted much recently. I've lapsed a number of times over the years (usually down to bone idleness or personal crisees) but this time I actually made the conscious decision but for posting the occasional photograph to go into semi-retirement. So don't call me a lazy bastard this time ok? I'd never heard the word epiphany ( don't feel ashamed if you had to look it up, I wasn't quite sure either ) used in every day speak until about 6 weeks ago when our Russ used it but I suppose I've had one today. It hasn't been particularly fun-packed. In fact, after a great walk this morning (9 1/2 miles - Billingham Park Circular 9 1/2 miles) and Boro getting beat 2-0 by Leeds I've done bugger all. Apart from....................... 1. Started getting a bit down. I've' got a tough couple of weeks ahead of me. It will be the 4th anniversary of my father's death on...
All good, I say!
ReplyDeleteI've had a very busy weekend too... it was the first Frome Folk Festival... pictures and comment to follow!
She's a star in waiting, not really an enviable place to be if I'm honest, but it has been obvious for some time in my opinion. More importantly you picture is just so good.
ReplyDeleteHello Rich, cheers for comment re photo. We'll see her again at NDH. Read your blog re Frome Festival. Sounds like it was great. Dark Dark Dark for EOTR!!!! Great news.
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