29/11/2011 – Bryan Adams@Nottingham Arena

A very basic stage, with minimal lighting, except the massive video wall across the back of the stage. The od laser towards the end.

At 8pm without any fanfare the lights down, band on stage, rocking out.

Video

Time Lapse stills of the show

Pics

Some random images from the show.

Random Twittering’s

Looks like we were quite close!!!!

Nicky pulled from the crowd, did very well.

Band had left for his final two songs

And then off as quick as he was on, 2hours 15 later.

23/11/2011–The Test Match, West Bridgford

First open mic for what seems like an age and 6 months since I was last here.

Great venue and great host, with great players too.

Played a swift set of three
Please read my letter – Plant/Krause version
50 things to do before I die – Jon Chapman (Craig's favourite)
Rocking in the free world – Neil Young

till next time

15/11/2011–Peter Frampton, Symphony Hall, Birmingham

He was back, as promised to replay his classic live album “Frampton comes Alive” which is 35 years old. I remember it well, and still have my original copy.

The venue was great, but I feel not suitable for this show. I want to stand, but in fairness to the majority of the audience, may be they cannot.

The other annoying thing was that the security goons kept stopping people from taking pictures.

Introductions & announcements done by William Shatner, including the 20 minute pee break!

Another annoying thing is that they were advertising a recorded CD disk set from the gig and other stuff. Now that not the annoying thing. The annoying thing is that

a) the price was in dollars!!!! and

b) they listed an interview with some “legendary” DJ who has never been heard of in the UK, do I give a Frac, No!

Anyhow, the few pics I managed to smuggle past the goons!

The previous gig of his I attended this year was on 1/3/11 and there are more pictures there.

15/11/2011–Staffordshire Hill slips to number 4

 

8/11/11–YES, Corn Exchange, Cambridge

After a fun drive into Cambridge on a wet and dark evening, trying to miss blacked out push bikes i made it to the car park. The bikes then had a go at getting me as a pedestrian.

Trip There

Oh well.
First time at this venue and its not too bad, a bit echo (eee), but a nice building.
I managed to get a position on the barrier, right next to Steve Howe. He played a range of great guitars abut has embraced new technology. He is using a Line 6 DT50 and POD HD500 as the sound shaping magic and for most of the acoustic stuff a Line 6 Variax 700 was in constant action.
They played a diverse range of songs including tracks from Drama, which have not been aired for years.

Tracks Played

•  Yours Is No Disgrace
•  Tempus Fugit
•  Your Move - I've Seen All Good People
•  Life on a Film Set
•  And You And I
•  Steve Solo (Solitaire / Clap)
•  Fly From Here (Full)
•  Wonderous Stories
•  Into the Storm
•  Heart of the Sunrise
• Machine Messia (not sure but think so!)
•  Starship Trooper
•  Roundabout

Trip Back

8/11/11–A dropping down the chart for me….

Shock horror, Staffordshire Hill has dropped to number 3 (must be an error), but well done Snoot!

07/11/11 – Still Number One for a second week.

 

And Mucca Snoot has raced in at number 2!

3/11/11–MK Chart heating up!

And a new entry by my muccu Snoot & the Jackel. Will have to see if the fans have the stamina to keep it riding high!

 

2/11/11–The Chequers, Yelden

Found this place on the web, bit of a trek but it was a good night.
The trip there..


Played as Not Andy
Please read my letter – Plant/Krause version
50 Things to do before I die – Jon Chapman
Staffordshire Hill – Jon Chapman. MK’s current number 1
I think I was well received. I will return.

The return trip


Jon

01/11/11– Staffordshire Hill is Number 1

Great news, I am number One, whoo hoo how excited am I.
Still a way to go for overall plays. but thanks every one.