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Even more folks I've seen live recently
Magic PotionMagic Potion by The Black Keys
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Wolves Civic. Proving that 2 geeks can make a great deal of noise with a guitar and some drums. Particularly impressed by tuning at full volume through the PA. Rock on!
PassoverPassover by The Black Angels
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Wolves Civic supporting Black Keys. Not helped by very muddy sound. Keys through a Macbook. Kept swapping instruments for no discernible reason
Live In ItalyLive In Italy by John Renbourn
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Coventry john somebody's house. Punters crammed in like sardines. Amazing guitar picking. Put all you young people to shame
Sketches from the RoadSketches from the Road by Johnny Dickinson
Coventry with John Renbourn. Fine evening. Time to smash the top off a bottle of Mateus Rose.
Learn to Sing Like a StarLearn to Sing Like a Star by Kristin Hersh
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Glee Club. A bit croaky but a good gig in the end. Went into a kind of trance while singing. Pretty funny in between.
Indigo MossIndigo Moss by Indigo Moss
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Glee Club freebie. Impressive array of folky instruments. Spent a few idle moments speculating about interpersonal dynamics in the band. Didn't really come together musically for me.
Live at DolansLive at Dolans by Sharon Shannon
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A thousand curses on the promoter who messed up so this got cancelled
Pushin' My LuckPushin' My Luck by Robert Belfour
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Coventry Tin Angel. A proper blues dude.
Soon Be TimeSoon Be Time by Bruce Molsky
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Red Lion folk club. Small crowd treated to a demonstration of musical virtuosity on fiddle, banjo and guitar.
Seven Angels On A BicycleSeven Angels On A Bicycle by Carrie Rodriguez
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Wolves Little Civic. I think I'm in love with this lady. Mandobird through a Tubescreamer. Played a few new songs - recording in the autumn.
Aman Iman: Water Is LifeAman Iman: Water Is Life by Tinariwen
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Warwick Uni. Forget about Bez - this band has the craziest dancing I've ever seen! And some mesmerizing grooves.
WiredWired by Michael McGoldrick
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Mac. These 3 playing
Goodnight GingerGoodnight Ginger by John McCusker
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Mac. together as a trio.
Wayward SonWayward Son by John Doyle
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Mac. And making a live record. Good night.
Sweet WarriorSweet Warrior by Richard Thompson
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Robin Club. There's a lot of leery looking folk in Bilston. RT and band in fine form
The Lady and Mr. JohnsonThe Lady and Mr. Johnson by Rory Block
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Robin Club. Select crowd of wierdos and misfits. She may not have sold her soul at the crossroads, but she sure can play guitar.
Call America [7" VINYL]Call America [7" VINYL] by Madam
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Glee Club. Scary lady. I liked her.
Beads and Feathers [7" VINYL]Beads and Feathers [7" VINYL] by Kris Drever
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Glee Club. A bit off compared to last time. Still a fine performance.
The Bootlegger's DaughterThe Bootlegger's Daughter by Rachel Harrington
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She'll be here in the autumn. You read it here first.
Oh, My DarlingOh, My Darling by Basia Bulat
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Glee Club full of punters who were charmed by this young lady from London, Ontario and her band.
Introducing Etran FinatawaIntroducing Etran Finatawa by Etran Finatawa
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Coventry. Tin Angel hotter than hell. Amazing looking band from Niger. Crazy drum consisting of a gourd floating in water hit with a big stick. Desert guitar, chanting and rhythms.
Master of DisasterMaster of Disaster by John Hiatt
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Warwick Uni. Great solo show. He's got a new record coming out.
Chinese BoxesChinese Boxes by Kim Richey
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Supporting John Hiattt. So has she.
Waterloo, TennesseeWaterloo, Tennessee by Uncle Earl
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Bedford in a nice posh building. Very enthusiastic crowd for this band of charming young ladies.
Crossing Dragon BridgeCrossing Dragon Bridge by Steve Wynn
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Bedford shed. Acoustic set of old songs and a few new ones of his upcoming record. Always worth coming out to see Steve Wynn play.