Albert Tatlock

Bit of a comfort read, but why not, since I'm struggling with some Polish novel about some guys going off the rails in the Tatra mountains (in English) and this arrived in the post today - a second hand bargain. So I've diverted.

Scorchio!

A preemptive (cas)ta(net). Predictions for 40+ degree heat in southern Spain in a day or so. Stay safe!

Definitely Maybe Not. I find Noel quite entertaining as an interviewee, but Oasis were always too derivative for me. A handful of tracks that I like. Even if I did like them I would not go to a stadium show - far too big, not to mention that ticket prices were rammed into the several hundreds.

Spiders - great, especially the semi-acoustical version and/or with audience participation. It's driving forward not dawdling along with noodling :-) Impossible Germany - pushing my limits. There have been times when I have very much enjoyed it, others when Nels goes too jazzy for me. It is always nice when it comes together for the Thin Lizzy dual guitars (and sometimes all the more so as a blessed relief). My vote would for it not to be the sure fire middle of the setlist resident that it is every night. There'd be room for two more less frequented tracks in its place e.g. the much miss

I wonder if Mikael was itching to have a bash on that organ. <Anna Lapwood says: "Over the last 11 months, I’ve been lucky enough to be let into the Royal Albert Hall in the middle of the night for practice sessions on the hall’s magnificent organ. As I’ve explored the strange, beautiful, and wonderful colors that it has to offer, I’ve written a set of new film music transcriptions with that specific instrument in mind, capturing some of the magic that I feel in that iconic building after-hours".> Heard an interview with her on the radio t

(Jacques) Ta(ti), (Vol)ta(ire), or indeed (Gus)ta(ve Eiffel). So, in summary, the Royal Albert Hall was close but no Cigale. (I’m here all week . . . )

Actually, I remember now that when I saw Emmylou it was free as the company I worked for had some debentures and (given that no high-ups seemed to have wanted to go) put the tickets out to whoever responded first. Maybe there is enough of a proportion of corporate seats there to affect the atmosphere. Though it would seem strange that they applied to every event, if they did for Emmylou then perhaps they do. But that was in the 90's so who knows.

Well spelling words with more 'u's might help boost your numbers for a start.

Ta. From what I can tell from reported other venue capacities and ticket prices, this show was probably bank rolling the Euro tour, so it is a shame that it was not given the full 'evening with' treatment. That could have formed the basis of a very good 'Wilco at the Royal Albert Hall' eye-catchingly named roadcase or even future bonus official release - since the sound quality/acoustics would have been great. I am with you though - spit and sawdust venues are for me. The more rowdy Roundhouse night 2 (Nick Lowe!) and Brixton Academy (good Spiders chant) shows were my favourites th

Belated ta from deepest Hardy country. No time to read the London review now - something to look forward to tonight or tomorrow!

I would say not given that there is an advertised support band, but for your sake I hope they have the support band very early and then do the 'evening with'. It's the right sort of venue to go for a full fat performance. Shame that they did not think so from the off . . .

Ta. I must say it's a real pleasure to have you on Euro time so the review is there ready when I reach my natural tea break. The icing on the cake or biscuit, or whatever. Also

Should have known you were a man of great taste. Ta for your ta.

Spotted @ 2min 48 secs into the new mini-film from SubStack

Not me. From the pictures it looks like a bigger affair, though just for a weekend of course.

I think I remember reading that so I think you're right. Also for the U.S. folks I've found this: - 10cc ULTIMATE ULTIMATE GREATEST HITS 2025 TOUR DATES: Aug 27 Napa, CA @ Uptown Theatre Aug 28 Monterey, CA @ Golden State Theatre Aug 29 Thousand Oaks, CA @ Kavli Theatre Aug 30 Las Vegas, NV @ Westgate Resort & Casino Aug 31 Phoenix, AZ @ Celebrity Theatre Sept 2 Denver, CO @ Paramount Theatre Sept 3 Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre Sept 4 Leewood, MO @ Ranch North Sept 5 Chicago, IL @ Park West Sept 6 Detroit, M

Boomers assemble! (apparently I do qualify by about 18 months). Not a picture from the show but gives you an idea to the set-up at this annual festival of about 2 weeks of shows by different artists each night in a 3000 seater courtyard of the venerable Palace. At that size it feels cosy but with enough of a crowd to give a sense of occasion. James and Elbow are performing on other nights this year. I would go to them but they are over the £100 mark. Not my picture but an image from last night - a very sprightly Graham flanked by veteran virt

Ta. Next stop Dachau. Not a phrase I imagine has been said in a positive light too often. https://destinationwwii.com/visiting-dachau-concentration-camp/

Ta. Your work is done for today, now get back to the beer and chocolate. There may even be a few Welsh fans lingering on from last weeks football for those reasons . . .

10cc tomorrow night at Hampton Court Palace courtyard. 2 tickets for the price of 1 Wilco one at the Royal Albert Hall, which is part of the reason I’m not going to that. Another big factor is that it’s walking distance (25 mins) which will be a real luxury. Delayed buying tickets until the weather was guaranteed to be good, which it is, so picnic out the back of the Palace then a trip down 70s memory lane. I don’t actively listen to 10cc, but all their hits are locked into my head and several much loved. Think I’d go for Life Is A Minestrone and The Dean And I as my favourites. Unfortu

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The latest series of Later has had a gem every week so far. . Also .

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