From: owner-shindell-list-digest@smoe.org (shindell-list-digest) To: shindell-list-digest@smoe.org Subject: shindell-list-digest V12 #75 Reply-To: shindell-list@smoe.org Sender: owner-shindell-list-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-shindell-list-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk shindell-list-digest Thursday, December 8 2011 Volume 12 : Number 075 Today's Subjects: ----------------- [RS] Re: England show(s) [Pete Jameson ] Re: [RS] Last Concert Till 2013? [Janet Cinelli ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2011 07:45:25 -0500 From: Pete Jameson Subject: [RS] Re: England show(s) Chris, Great notes from the Richard shows. I think it's cool if he wants to take some time off. He may feel the need to step back from his songwriting/performing self and, who knows? He may end up with a new trove of songs for us to enjoy... Either way, he's got a right to give himself a break -- seems like his lifestyle in Buenos Aires is pretty low key and he's not part of the mass consumerism (and attendant unnecessary expenses) that is once again strangling our sensibilities during the 2-month "Christmas" season here in the states...All I want for Christmas is for Boxing Day to get here as soon as possible... Feed the Poor, Pete in PA On Dec 6, 2011, at 5:04 PM, Chris & Gill George wrote: > Just a quick note from an English fan who had the privilege of seeing Richard > perform at the magnificent Grand Opera House in York last Thursday (supporting > Show of Hands, the UK's greatest folk act), and again on Sunday, at a small > Sports & Social Club at Chorley, Lancashire. (Heck, he doesn't come 'over the > pond' that often) > > Both concerts were absolutely glorious, simply wonderful! Richard seems so > relaxed in himself, so comfortable with his repertoire, his playing was > astoundingly good - clear, crisp, passionate - and his voice was perfect. His > patter between songs was so engaging as well, giving background to the songs > and also his comments on what others have done to them He is such a > gentleman, so self-deprecating: "Come and see me afterwards - I'm not as dire > as my songs." > > What a great idea to produce a CD for the tour - 13 Songs You May Or May Not > Have Heard Before. An excellent sweep of his best songs plus (to me) two new > ones, beautifully re-recorded, very sparse and pure - just how Richard sounds > best. > > His sets naturally reflected the 'greatest hits', but with a couple of new > ones - Deer On The Parkway and Your Guitar which both sounded great, and > continue Richard's hypnotic story-telling skills. > > The absolute highlight for me was Richard coming on to support Steve > Knightley's version of 'You Stay Here' in York. They each led on alternate > verses, combining on the climactic God verse, and with Richard's wonderful > picking adding to the Show of Hands style and sound. There's a cracking video > on You Tube which I heartily recommend - ok the camera's not too steady, but > you'll get the atmosphere and the sound of a most memorable, fantastic > evening: http://youtu.be/SvUxn4Qck3Q > > Richard dropped something of a bombshell at Chorley, however, announcing it as > his last concert till 2013 - he's hoping to take a year off - but could be > lured back > > Well, Richard, we really must get you back to the UK - and to my home town of > Cockermouth in the Lake District. Come back soon! > > Chris George ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2011 06:09:54 -0800 (PST) From: Janet Cinelli Subject: Re: [RS] Last Concert Till 2013? according to Fleming Artists website, Richard has 3 dates in January. Maybe a misprint? I haven't had the chance to watch/listen to the video, can't wait! Yes, thanks for sharing the concert reviews and video. Anyone know when the new cd will be available to everyone else? Janet - --- On Wed, 12/7/11, rongrittz@aol.com wrote: > All I can say about that > tour-de-force on "You Stay Here" is that it made a > chilling song even more chilling. Gave me goosebumps, > I tell ya. > > Thanks so much for sharing. > > RG ------------------------------ End of shindell-list-digest V12 #75 ***********************************