Friday, 29 June 2007

Open Mic and Genesis 29/6/07

Tuesday Old Duke, 26/6/07 Bristol
A good night, up second to sweeten the area. Me sweeten, but if you were there you will know what I mean.
Rant and Rave time
Now I do not mind loaning my guitar to people, but when you do not get a thank you and your guitar is re-tuned, I tend to regret it. on the other hand people who thank you for the loan both personally and on stage - praise be. You know who you are.
Played
A better man - Jon Chapman. Getting to grips with this song and it is starting to rock as I get more comfortable with it.
Tombstone - Jon Chapman. A premier. Sang the first verse only.
Wednesday 27/6/07 Genesis, Cardiff, Wales (Veu cinema)
Yup thats right a cinema. Genesis playing live in Dusseldorf, Germany but beamed into cinemas in Spain, Sweden and the UK. What a brillient idea.
The gig was pure Genesis, some suprising songs and some omitted. The image was supperb and the sound excellent. An experiment that worked well. I will do this again.
The audiance in Cardiff were great and sang and clapped along, even Phil Collins included us from the stage.
Thursday 28/6/07 - Somerville Club, Bristol
Played A Better Man - Jon Chapman (forgot the last three verses but played better)
Tombstone - Jon Chapman. The full version. The club liked it.
Well thats it badger followers.
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Sunday, 17 June 2007

15/6/07 - Marillion & Open Mic

Tuesday 12/6/07 - Nottingham Rock City - Marillion
What a gig, it was very good, better than Bristol as the crowd were more up for it. It may have something to do with the low ceiling.
Wednesday - Real rock and roll, was knackered so did not go out.
Thursday 14/6/07 - Somerville Club, Bristol
Played
Stuck in the middle - Stealers wheel. Not played for a long time but went OK
Better Man - Jon Chapman. Second complete playing for this track. Went well again.
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Saturday, 9 June 2007

W/e 8/6/07 - open Mic & Marillion

Tuesday 5/6/07 Old Duke Bristol
up first, a slot I am liking, but the down side is the number of people playing. The wonderfull Jermima, who plays Chello was sin along with Simon who plays piano brilliantly. He also sings.
Played
Website - Jon Chapman
Don't Hurt yourself - Marilion
A better man - Jon Chapman. Aborted the song as it did not start as I planned, although Eddie said it sounded alright. More work/Practice required.
Tuesday 5/6/07 Somerset House, Bristol
A new pub on the circuit, owed by Gary who owns the Rose of Denmark. The session is hosted by 'wispering' Bob Garret.
Played
Web Site - Jon Chapman
Don't hurt yourself - Marillion
The Ballard of Bob and Rose - Jon Chapman
Wednesday 6/6/07 Mr Wolfs, Bristol
Following our victory over Estonia
Played
Website - Jon Chapman
Don't Hurt yourself - Marillion
Rock and Roll - Led Zeppelin (Wedding band version) I must play later when the venue fills up a bit more. Vid Warren came in and did his stuff. How he does it I don't know, but its brill to listen too.
Thursday 7/6/07 - Sommerville Club, Bristol
Played
Don't Hurt yourself - Marillion
A better man - Jon Chapman. Mannaged to get through it and it sounded good. Later marco, who also plays, came up and asked me if it was my song and that he could really relate to it. He liked the lyrics. Thanks mate.Icing on the cake tonight was winning in the raffel. Won the cuddly toy.
Friday - 8/6/07 Colsten Hall, Bristol
Tonight is Marillion, thats why I have been playing their song all week, spreading the word and all that. An excellent gig, but I think the heat meant it was a bit shorter. I was happy, Will be seeing them next week in Nottingham. Long drive home, but happy.Met up with Spud and Laura, whom I met in Holland during the week-end. Goo to see them again.
A long blog this week.
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Wednesday, 6 June 2007

Open Mic w/e 6/7/06

As I write this I am looking forward to tomorrow. Genesis at Old Trafford.
Monday 2/7/07 - Robin Hood, Bristol
A new one for me, but full of old friends. I am usually to knackered to go out on Mondays but today was different as I wsa in late.
Played
Website - Jon ChapmanTombstone - Jon ChapmanBetter Man - Jon Chapman
Tuesday 3/7/07 Old Duke, Bristol
Played
Better man - Jon ChapmanTombstone - Jon Chapman
Wednesday 4/7/07 Rose of Denmark, Bristol
Played
Tombstone - Jon ChapmanTime for a change - Jon Chapman. Not played for it for a while, still needs work.Nails- Jon Chapman
Got to do a quick 4th song later in the evening
Behind Blue Eyes - the Who
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