I Talk Too Much - Dunfermline Carnegie Hall
Mar 24, 2019 11:12:52 GMT
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Post by mortified on Mar 24, 2019 11:12:52 GMT
Well, that puts me in my place with my miserable predictions of no one being there because of the lack of promotion. It was sold out weeks ago! We just never knew.
Anyway, to the evening's entertainment.
Three of us went; me, Mrs Mortified and sis. And we all came out with the same opinion. It was outstanding. A great night. The 'talk' was well structured and Francis was on terrific form. Funny and serious in equal measures. Well, mainly funny. We had VIP tickets (basically the first two rows I think) and got a little bag with a lanyard and a picture. The bag itself has the tour name on it. So a bit of merch. There were t-shirts on sale as well, which are actually a little more tasteful than these things can often be.
Mick Wall introduced him and on he strolled, resplendent in a shiny waistcoat, white shirt and black jeans. Right, that's the fashion report out of the way.
They both sat on two plush red chairs and off they went. There was a video screen behind them which Mick Wall operated from time to time, asking him questions about all the usual stuff; Live Aid, Quo's beginnings, Alan, John, Rick (of course) and numerous other topics.
The highlights were definitely when Francis picked up the acoustic guitar (an Ibanez for those of a technical bent ). The first thing he did was play the Italian song Poppa Piccolino which he used as an example of a 'shuffle' and he morphed it into Caroline and the jig from Roadhouse Blues. He also played Hey Joe and morphed that into Pictures of Matchstickmen. It was entertaining stuff.
He also played a snippet of Spinning Wheel Blues when explaining Bob Young's leanings towards the blues and suggested he took the band down that road as much as anyone. We got all of Marguerita Time and a rousing Caroline at the end where he played and the audience sang the whole thing.
He got a standing ovation at the end then we all filtered out and queued up to get the book and/or the CD signed. Incidentally, the new album was prominently on display on the stage along with the book and was also played in the bar and while waiting for Francis to come on as well as during the intermission.
The "questions for Francis" thing was quite funny as well. You put your question on a card and dropped it into ballot box at the front of the stage. The last part of the show was pulling out about 4 of them and Francis answering them in his inimitable way.
I actually got the book signed. We were told to have it open at the first blank page and that's where he'd sign it. His PA (Lyane?) was insistent. However, I decided I'd be a little rebellious and ask him to sign the back cover where there is a photo of him. She said 'no' but Francis smiled and did it anyway
We then jumped in a taxi outside and went home. Poured a glass and watched some Quo stuff on DVD.
Highly recommended for anyone who hasn't quite made their mind up. It was fun and it was entertaining.
Anyway, to the evening's entertainment.
Three of us went; me, Mrs Mortified and sis. And we all came out with the same opinion. It was outstanding. A great night. The 'talk' was well structured and Francis was on terrific form. Funny and serious in equal measures. Well, mainly funny. We had VIP tickets (basically the first two rows I think) and got a little bag with a lanyard and a picture. The bag itself has the tour name on it. So a bit of merch. There were t-shirts on sale as well, which are actually a little more tasteful than these things can often be.
Mick Wall introduced him and on he strolled, resplendent in a shiny waistcoat, white shirt and black jeans. Right, that's the fashion report out of the way.
They both sat on two plush red chairs and off they went. There was a video screen behind them which Mick Wall operated from time to time, asking him questions about all the usual stuff; Live Aid, Quo's beginnings, Alan, John, Rick (of course) and numerous other topics.
The highlights were definitely when Francis picked up the acoustic guitar (an Ibanez for those of a technical bent ). The first thing he did was play the Italian song Poppa Piccolino which he used as an example of a 'shuffle' and he morphed it into Caroline and the jig from Roadhouse Blues. He also played Hey Joe and morphed that into Pictures of Matchstickmen. It was entertaining stuff.
He also played a snippet of Spinning Wheel Blues when explaining Bob Young's leanings towards the blues and suggested he took the band down that road as much as anyone. We got all of Marguerita Time and a rousing Caroline at the end where he played and the audience sang the whole thing.
He got a standing ovation at the end then we all filtered out and queued up to get the book and/or the CD signed. Incidentally, the new album was prominently on display on the stage along with the book and was also played in the bar and while waiting for Francis to come on as well as during the intermission.
The "questions for Francis" thing was quite funny as well. You put your question on a card and dropped it into ballot box at the front of the stage. The last part of the show was pulling out about 4 of them and Francis answering them in his inimitable way.
I actually got the book signed. We were told to have it open at the first blank page and that's where he'd sign it. His PA (Lyane?) was insistent. However, I decided I'd be a little rebellious and ask him to sign the back cover where there is a photo of him. She said 'no' but Francis smiled and did it anyway
We then jumped in a taxi outside and went home. Poured a glass and watched some Quo stuff on DVD.
Highly recommended for anyone who hasn't quite made their mind up. It was fun and it was entertaining.