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

[Alexander Smith]

"Neil has clearly been told to dress like Raven"

I so hope this isn't true.

Alex in NYC



On May 3, 2006, at 4:11 AM, 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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