[kj] Oxford Gig report (set list alert!)

[fatpotanga]

Sounds like a great night & it's good to hear another positive review after
a few duff ones.
Tour seems to be a bit hit & miss - lets hope the rest are all hits.

Is it me or has there been a curious lack of photo's this time round?
Still, how many gig photos can you look at without them all looking the
same.


On 3/5/06 09:11, "Jpwhkj at aol.com" wrote:

> A great night. The Zodiac's an excellent venue, and the band were spot on. I
> had my doubts beforehand (especially having spoken to Rob on the phone - "I'm
> in the pub with Jaz" - great, Moss is getting Jaz pissed!) but they were very
> tight (musically, not alcoholically).
> 
> Set list was much as before, albeit in a slightly different order, but with
> Complications in the encore. I thought Hosannas was the strongest of the new
> material (contrary to Rob - see below). The highlight of the gig for me was
> either Bloodsport (funky as hell - a real grinding dance number) or else
> Unspeakable (first track of the encore, again very funky). I guess I haven't
> heard the latter for about 20 years, so that was a treat.
> 
> As Darren said, Neil has clearly been told to dress like Raven - all in black,
> beanie on top, tattoos... could have been his kid brother.
> 
> Jaz was in a very good mood, quite chatty, and the story about Cheltenham was
> delivered with a cheeky smile. Geordie looked about as happy as I've seen him.
> 
> London should be a stormer.
> 
> Jamie
> 
> 
> "Rob's Arse" <joker at Z6.com> writes:
> 
>> Just got in from a great evening.
>> Bumped into Jaz at the pub before and had a drink and a chat. I bought him
>> whisky and he gave me a pinch of snuff which he fished out of his pocket like
>> a crafty old man!
>> He was relaxed and very friendly. He told me off when I asked him if the
>> snuff was raven's ashes!
>> 
>> Anyway, gig was great. Excellent sound. Geordie was sober. The harp chimed
>> beautifully. Ben was bang on and Neil was doing a great job. And. Wait for
>> it. Jaz's voice was great. No troubles. He hit and held the notes very well.
>> Happy smiley faces, Jaz came on first and gave a talk about Oxford being the
>> closest he could bare to be to Cheltenham which was very funny. Crowd was a
>> little slow but that did not stop Jamie and I acting like the couple of cocks
>> we are. Thanks to Jamie I have a nice gash on my arm! He has a vice like
>> grip.(no real harm done mate. thanks for your concern!!!)
>> 
>> Set wise, all the usual. Shortened version of Communion plus Hosannas,
>> Gratitude and Majestic. Only Hosannas sounded weak. Others were fine.
>> 
>> I reckon you guys are in for a treat when you see them. A very very good gig.
>> 
>> Glad i went!!
> 
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