In Search Of Nic Jones concert

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 04 Jun 11 - 09:36 AM

It was lovely to see your videos, mine were from the left, yours were from the right and others were in the middle. I think there may be one or two folks who go to gigs just to be able to whinge here if they see people taking photos or videos, rather than just to enjoy the music.

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,The Awkward Recruit
Date: 04 Jun 11 - 07:52 AM

I am Maureen Musson and those are my videos on YouTube. I hope I did not disturb anyone by taking them, but I did them on my iPhone and was able to cover the screen with my hand. Obviously I do not have permission from all the artists involved, but was asked by Julia if I would upload them.

I hope this is all right with everyone!

It was a fantastic evening and I was so pleased to have been there.

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: MGM·Lion
Date: 04 Jun 11 - 04:13 AM

Many thanks, Ralphie ~~ shall try.

~M~

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 04 Jun 11 - 01:41 AM

You could always try [e-mail] (I'm sure it's OK to put this up here, after all it's the address on her website, and she is mollie music, so it should reach her!)

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: MGM·Lion
Date: 03 Jun 11 - 11:20 PM

Julia ~~ You asked me a bit back to email you & Nic but haven't let me have your e-address yet.

Mine, again, is --

[e-mail]

~Michael~

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,Julia
Date: 03 Jun 11 - 05:34 PM

Hi Martin, Joe wanted to get in touch can you email him at [e-mail]

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 03 Jun 11 - 06:35 AM

Many thanks for that.

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Surreysinger
Date: 02 Jun 11 - 08:43 PM

Maureen Musson has now posted up ten videos which she captured of performances from the night on Youtube, and they can be found here

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 02 Jun 11 - 04:31 AM

Well I'll upload my 10,000 miles this evening - 300MB plus straight from the camera so not a short process.

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 01 Jun 11 - 05:40 PM

My video of this has much better sound from very near a PA speaker. Can someone clever sync up the sound from mine to the the video already posted - preferably the master, then Nic will have an upgrade.

Subject: Nic Jones is back!
From: GUEST,Tunesmith
Date: 01 Jun 11 - 04:04 PM

Nic is singing on stage again; and not just singing but singing great!
Below is a link to Nic's performance last weekend.
(There is a link to this clip on the In Search of Nic Jones thread but I thought that it really needed its own thread)

Nic is back!

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Added to pre-existing thread about the concert. -Mod

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: MGM·Lion
Date: 01 Jun 11 - 10:17 AM

It was ~~ I remember Heather recruiting about a dozen of us to sing Chicken On A Raft & Cyril walking in in the middle & coming up to join in. & you sold me a Martin Carthy cassette ...

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: johnadams
Date: 01 Jun 11 - 08:55 AM

You did indeed. A splendid event it was too.

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: MGM·Lion
Date: 01 Jun 11 - 01:00 AM

Damien Barber ~ of course! Thanks John. He was much younger when I last saw him, at Peter Bellamy's Memorial Concert, 19 years ago! Didn't I last meet you there too?

~M~

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: pavane
Date: 31 May 11 - 06:17 PM

Ralphie,
Can I add my thanks for the links. As I said before, it is a tragedy that I had to miss this, and so glad to see a little of it. Very impressed with Joe, too!

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,martinridgers
Date: 31 May 11 - 06:12 PM

Quite by chance I just stumbled across the footage of the QEH concert on YouTube. Fantastic to see Joe and Nic onstage. I was round and about the QEH on the 28th but had no idea this was on. Next time.

Not seen Joe since a few of us came down from Newcastle to go rowing. Nice mohican!

-'A9e.

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: johnadams
Date: 31 May 11 - 05:56 PM

That was the wonderful Damien Barber!

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: MGM·Lion
Date: 31 May 11 - 05:31 PM

Who was singing the Little Pot Stove verses?

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: The Sandman
Date: 31 May 11 - 05:19 PM

what a wonderful day, I never thought it would ever happen, he sings really well, this is absolutely incredible.Dick Miles

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,pf
Date: 31 May 11 - 11:06 AM

...and another one:

http://www.twitvid.com/7WU0B (Little Pot Stove - Above post is Fake Plastic Trees)

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,pf
Date: 31 May 11 - 11:04 AM

Am at work so can't see/hear if this is any good, but this just popped up on my Twitter feed!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkEULaAB_Yc

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 31 May 11 - 05:51 AM

"Just wondered if anyone does have photos or video footage then please, please, please would there be any chance you could forward it to me? I, for fear of distracting anyone (!!) didn't use my camera. Now with big regrets as I have nothing for the family album!! Thanks to everyone for taking part and loved every minute and thanks to Southbank and Joan for putting it on. Seeing my Dad sing for the first time since I was a little girl was more than emotional and stupidly I forgot the tissues!"

Please PM me Helen, I can put all my photos on a CD for you. It was such a wonderful evening.

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,Nipper
Date: 31 May 11 - 03:50 AM

'Hi there,
Just wondered if anyone does have photos or video footage then please, please, please would there be any chance you could forward it to me? I, for fear of distracting anyone (!!) didn't use my camera. Now with big regrets as I have nothing for the family album!! Thanks to everyone for taking part and loved every minute and thanks to Southbank and Joan for putting it on. Seeing my Dad sing for the first time since I was a little girl was more than emotional and stupidly I forgot the tissues!
Helen'

Helen - email me at       pauldocker      (at)    hotmail      (dot)       com    and I'll gladly email you those pictures. I doubt you can grab them direct from Flickr .

I'm more than happy to have them posted on any tribute page too.

Paul

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: MGM·Lion
Date: 31 May 11 - 03:34 AM

That may well be so, Dave. It was certainly round about then.

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Dave Sutherland
Date: 31 May 11 - 03:23 AM

Mike - I presume that would be the Cambridge Festival 1975 as I think that was the only Cambridge that Nic did. It was supposed to reflect the folk club scene more prominantly that year and did quite a good job with Nic, Tony Rose, Vin Garbutt, Five Hand Reel and quite a few others.
I was the only Cambridge that I have ever attended.

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: MGM·Lion
Date: 31 May 11 - 12:36 AM

ref

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: MGM·Lion
Date: 30 May 11 - 08:21 AM

Julia ~~ wonderful to catch up with you too. Email me at

[e-mail]

& then I shall have your e-addie & be able to respond.

I wondered if you had seen all the stuff about Valerie's death ~~ it got quite a lot af attention at the time.

~M~

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: MGM·Lion
Date: 30 May 11 - 08:18 AM

Oh, really, Helen ~~ now why could that be, I wonder?

I remember Julia warning me about the ice·creams & hot-dogs, & urging me to maintain a hard-❤. Don't expect it worked ~~ I was always a pushover for a pretty ☺!

LoL

~M~

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,Julia
Date: 30 May 11 - 08:16 AM

Oh Michael, how lovely to catch up with you. Read the article a couple of years back and had tears in my eyes remembering lovely Val. Helen has just clued in too and remembered your house in Haddenham. Do get in touch via email as Nic and I would love to hear from you. x Julia

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: freda underhill
Date: 30 May 11 - 08:13 AM

Thanks for the links, & wish I could have been there!

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 30 May 11 - 08:06 AM

Of course I will, do you have a link please.

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,Hellywelly
Date: 30 May 11 - 08:04 AM

@Michael.

Apparently I did that alot, and had to resist the urge to repeat such a comment on Saturday!!! I have very fond memories of the festivals and the people I met. If I'm honest at the time my master plan was to ingratiate myself with as many people as possible in order to illicit ice creams and hot dogs from them behind my parents backs. Sadly it does't work anymore!! Lots of love H xx

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 30 May 11 - 07:45 AM

Well, as there was no official recording sanctioned it might be a good idea to put your pics up on the Facebook Nic Jones appreciation society Group, for all to see. The family pop in there from time to time, and you've got some pretty good pics there.

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: MGM·Lion
Date: 30 May 11 - 07:21 AM

... and, Helen, I was much moved by your post a few back about the tissues!! I remember you [here we go again!] in the backstage tent area of one of the Cambridge Festivals, sitting next to me & shouting out "That's my daddy!" as Nic started singing. I don't expect you remember that ~~

♥♫~Michael~♫♥

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: MGM·Lion
Date: 30 May 11 - 07:00 AM

Dearest Julia ~~ Thank you. Now I bethink me, it was Joe I remember. Forgive my confusion ~~ I am in my 80th year now, dammit! & indeed I was much impressed with his mohican on the clip.

Do you recall our mutual visits back in 70s-80s when you lived in Doddington & Valerie & I in Haddenham? I am still in that house, though now with my wife of one year Emma: Valerie died 4 years ago.

I have a recollection of carrying Helen around quite a distance at a Norwich Folk Fest when I was staying over with the Bellamys; so she must have been a very little girl then.

Greatly regret could not make the concert, but glad it appeared to have been so successful. I sent regards to you via Nigel Paterson though, with whom I have been corresponding on another thread about recollections of The Halliard ~~

~~ and of course repeat here my kindest regards & fondest recollections to you all...

Much love

~Michael~

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 30 May 11 - 06:50 AM

For an event such as this, wouldn't it make sense to have all the photos and videos in one place with perhaps sub-sets for each person?

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 30 May 11 - 06:47 AM

How can I rename a clicky?

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,Hellywelly
Date: 30 May 11 - 06:40 AM

Thank, Ralphie xxx

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,Julia
Date: 30 May 11 - 06:29 AM

Our son Daniel died two hours after he was born. I think you must be confusing him with our son, Joe, who was at the concert for all to see with his wondrous mohican!!

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Mick Tems
Date: 30 May 11 - 06:18 AM

I was touring in Brittany when the news of Nic's crash started filtering through. Just to hear and see the great man brought fond memories flooding back to me. I could have kicked myself for missing this unique event - thanks, Ralphie, for the pics and the vids!

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 30 May 11 - 05:59 AM

Helen. have PM'd you on F/B (also Canadeeio)
Regards Ralphie

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,Nipper
Date: 30 May 11 - 05:53 AM

A marvellous night

http://www.flickr.com/photos/21412829@N04/

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 30 May 11 - 05:42 AM

Hi Helen. Go to my Facebook profile. Vids of 10000 Miles and Pot Stove plus some pics are there. Alan Cole has promised more pics shortly. Haven't heard of any other vid clips though. Shame that the SBC were charging for the facility.

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,Hellywelly
Date: 30 May 11 - 05:20 AM

Hi there,

Just wondered if anyone does have photos or video footage then please, please, please would there be any chance you could forward it to me? I, for fear of distracting anyone (!!) didn't use my camera. Now with big regrets as I have nothing for the family album!! Thanks to everyone for taking part and loved every minute and thanks to Southbank and Joan for putting it on. Seeing my Dad sing for the first time since I was a little girl was more than emotional and stupidly I forgot the tissues!

Helen

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 30 May 11 - 05:04 AM

And what about Blair Dunlop's magnificent rendering of Canadeeio! To play the guitar part is not all easy, to sing at the same time is mind boggling and to do that aged 19 in front of a capacity crowd at the Queen Elizabeth Hall is one hell of a nerve racking achievement. Is there a picture of Nic's gleeming smile when Blair played the intro - possibly too dark though.

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 30 May 11 - 02:49 AM

Understood! It'll no doubt surface in time!

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Surreysinger
Date: 29 May 11 - 07:59 PM

Hi Ralphie - I think you'll find that that video of the finale is only traceable if you're on Facebook and either a friend of the original poster of if, or one of the people in it who have been tagged. It's not one that has been posted up on Youtube (as yet)

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 29 May 11 - 06:10 PM

Photos

http://www.flickr.com/photos/16874284@N05/5773052811/in/set-72157626711115601/

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 29 May 11 - 05:18 PM

Theres another clip of part of the finale with Damian Barber and Tony Hall performing Little Pot Stove.... with the assembled company..Go search!

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 29 May 11 - 04:29 PM

Can't comment on Daniel, but Helen is fine and was there at last nights gig!...Still delightful BTW!

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: MGM·Lion
Date: 29 May 11 - 03:41 PM

I see from the wiki entry on Nic that his first son Daniel, whom I knew as a small boy about 1978-9, a couple of years before Nic's accident, died at some stage. Does anyone know when, or how, that occurred? And what has become of daughter Helen, whom I remember as a delightful little girl?

~M~

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 29 May 11 - 03:40 PM

Fair point Joan.
It just seems such a missed opportunity. I could have done the sound recording out of a little flight case. (As I did at Sidmouth last year) Damian Barber was up for some locked off video cams. I'm sure the SBC were very accomodating. But, I'd have done it for free! Stereo out from the FOH desk, 2 audience mics... As I did last year. Done deal. I just hope we get the chance to do it again. Just seeing Tim Chippings 1000 Miles video today, brings a lump to my throat. But, it could have been so much better. (You know this to be true, as you have the Sidmouth version)

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST
Date: 29 May 11 - 03:11 PM

I'd just like to respond to Ralph's last point. The facility fee that the SouthBank has to charge for video recording wasn't "too much", it was a standard (and not particularly large) fee, but because the possibility of recording came up rather late in the day, all of the budget was already allocated. In fact the SouthBank were very generous and their staff could not have been more kind or accommodating. It was a delight to work with them, and Sidmouth FolkWeek was honoured to be asked to produce the concert.

Joan Crump

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 29 May 11 - 01:53 PM

Thanks Will, you clever old sod!
Sadly, funds weren't available to do a proper filming/audio record of the gig. The fees that the South Bank Centre charge were too much, (even though Damien Barber had all the kit ready to go) There might be some decent pics up in due course, but, unless something else comes to light, this might be the only tantalising video evidence available.
Although Nics family have said that "Thats it, No more" Talking to Nic and Joe after the gig, ......who knows?! Joe really enjoyed it, and, no, they won't be going on tour, but, maybe some new recording project in the future? Nics voice is far stronger nowadays than it has been in the past. Joes sensitive playing, and harmonising was so intuitive, that if the impetus was there, who knows....They even did a Radiohead song!

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Will Fly
Date: 29 May 11 - 01:36 PM

Nic Jones...

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 29 May 11 - 12:52 PM

http://youtube/kc4T12JzNWI
Nic accompanied by his son Joe performing 10,000 Miles at last nights gig. Magical. (I'm sure some clever person can convert it into a clicky!)

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Surreysinger
Date: 29 May 11 - 06:49 AM

Sadly,Mudcat was having problems while I was previewing, and my post went up in full, whereas I had intended to omit that last sentence simply because I didn't want to provoke another discussion of this sort. Unfortunately Mudcat doesn't have edit facilities. My apologies to others for an unintentional diversion to another area .... back to discussion about the really good points of the evening please.
.

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 29 May 11 - 06:44 AM

And I would suggest that it it is common courtesy to consider the other members of the audience, as well as the artists. I assume that you had written permission for wanton bootlegging from all the artists concerned? No? Thought not. As Ivor Cutler once said during a concert, stopping mid song...."Are You recording me?..............Don't"

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 29 May 11 - 06:18 AM

Ashley and Blair are friends of ours and are very pleased whem we take videos and photos. Blair has asked us to put the video on Youtube. There were loads of us taking videos and photos. I suggest that if you find it hard to concentrate then the problem is entirely yours.

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Surreysinger
Date: 29 May 11 - 05:29 AM

Ralphie ain't wrong to say it was an emotional event ...I was just mulling it over,and apart from remembering Nic standing alone in the spotlight with the music stand and mic in front of him singing 10,000 miles with impeccable phrasing, the sight of him beaming at both his son and the sound of his playing, and moving to the rhythm of it during an instrumental break in one of the other numbers comes back to me. At the time I was sitting there with a big cheesy grin on my face and a very warm feeling of shared enjoyment. What nobody has mentioned is the fact that there were TWO standing ovations. The audience was still standing and applauding after the mass group encores when the houselights went up.

(On a side matter,I just hope that the antisocial person in the two rows in front of us who kept disturbing my concentration by using a camera with brightly lit screen and flashing video light, and taking pics and video recordings during the evening,particularly during the Nic solos, has the good grace to put them up on Youtube so that the rest of us can enjoy them.)

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 29 May 11 - 05:14 AM

Could've listened to Nic & his son Joe all night. Nic was in fine voice & when he sang in harmony with Joe...well, that was SO special, a real 'hairs on the back of the neck' moment. Must mention Belinda on piano...the decision to include her in Nic & Joe's final set was only made fifteen minutes before the concert began. She is the consummate accompanist, sensitive, totally aware of the musical needs of the piece & the ability to be 'in the moment' without being intrusive. A good evening of music-making, but Nic & Joe (plus Belinda) is a musical memory that I will carry with me for a long, long time.
                                                                                                               Nigel.

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 29 May 11 - 04:17 AM

"100 miles"?? 10,000 miles I should have said!!! And also thanks to Jim Morray for a wonderful performance.

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 29 May 11 - 02:48 AM

SS Speaketh the truth....!
I doubt if I will see a more emotional gig this year. Bandoggs (This timewith Damien Barber and Johnny Adams taking on the late Tony Roses duties) Martin Carthy at his imperious best, with a truly brilliant Sir Patrick Spens. (has he moved into the South Bank...that's 2 weeks in a row!), So many greats, but, the big surprise was Nic himself. His voice has come on leaps and bounds, Much quieter than it used to be, but just as achingly expressive as ever. I've been lucky over the years to have been involved with various NJ projects, but, there was an almost surreal feeling when Joe (Nics son) joined in to accompany his dad. Shut your eyes and it could have Nic. and the Duetting they did was almost instinctive. Belinda and Jackie Oates, again pulled out all the stops. (Why does Annachie Gordon do that to me?) And, Belinda accompanying Nic on "Thanksgiving" ......Magic.
Sorry If I haven't named everyone, but, there wasn't a bad performance all night. Absolutely splendid, Well done to Ruth Archer and the South Bank people for putting it on. Nic says that it won't happen again, .......I wouldn't bet on that!

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Surreysinger
Date: 28 May 11 - 07:16 PM

I never heard Nic singing during his heyday, and I never thought I would hear him sing live at all. The last half an hour with Nic, son Joe, and Belinda O'Hooley on piano was the highspot for me ... followed by Jackie Oates "Annachie Gordon" and Jim Moray's version of " Billy Don't you Weep for Me" (surprised me that did, as it was always my favourite number ... but his arrangement certainly worked!)

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 28 May 11 - 06:58 PM

It was absolute magic from start to finish. Nic sang 100 miles with his son Joe playing guitar - I shut my eyes and it was just like Nic playing. Blair Dunlop gave a cracking performance of Canadeeio.

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: SeanS
Date: 28 May 11 - 04:33 PM

I cannot believe I just read this, about 8 hours too late. I'm 25, so of course haven't had the opportunity to see Nic on stage and am desperate to do so. I'd love to hear about the gig!

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 28 May 11 - 04:57 AM

Set your DVD players, or whatever digital devices clutter up your house to record the footie (Man U vs Barcelona if you're visiting from another galaxy!) & get yourself down to the Queen Elizabeth Hall on London's South Bank for Nic's concert tonight, Saturday 28th. This is almost certainly a one-off, never to be repeated gig...what are you waiting for??!!
                                                                                                                                  Nigel.

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 28 May 11 - 01:35 AM

Looking forward to seeing old friends later on today....Should be a good evening!

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,surreysinger
Date: 27 May 11 - 08:49 PM

"bazouki" ?? Where did that come from? I meant, of course, bouzouki ... not some sort of bastardised rocket anti-tank weapon.

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: johnadams
Date: 27 May 11 - 06:06 PM

Tony Rose has to be replaced by two people. One, wouldn't be adequate obviously!

Tony is, of course, irreplaceable. Damien will be emulating Tony's concertina, I'll be trying to emulate Nic's fiddle (ie. attempting the impossible) and we'll both be filling in Tony's harmonies at times. We expect Nic will be singing his own part!!!!!

During the Bandoggs days when I was their sound engineer, I used to sit with Nic in sessions trying to copy his fiddle style. I left each session thinking I'd cracked it and indeed I had, until the next time I tried to play without Nic being there. Frustrating - but indicative of the genius fiddler he was.

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,surreysinger
Date: 27 May 11 - 02:56 PM

"I'll be doing the Pete Coe look a like bit"
As long as you don't bring the bazouki and start flat footing Ralphie!!!
And thanks for the warnng - I'll pack some tissues.

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 27 May 11 - 06:59 AM

As Ruth says, the Tony Rose replacement this time will be Mssrs Adams and Barber. Last years Sidmouth deps were Jon Loomes and Paul Sartin. It's an interesting idea that the great Tony Rose has to be replaced by two people. One, wouldn't be adequate obviously!

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 27 May 11 - 02:02 AM

Can't wait! I think tissues will be de-rigeur if a repeat of the Sidmouth gig is anything to go by!
Hope to see you peeps there...(I'll be doing the Pete Coe look a like bit, Tall thin, ugly, big nose....that sort of thing!)

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Ruth Archer
Date: 25 May 11 - 05:16 PM

Damien Barber wil be on concertina, Johnny Adams on fiddle.

Shame you can't be there, Kitty!

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 25 May 11 - 01:47 PM

I'll be away from London this weekend... it's great to hear that Nic will be performing, and I'm sure it will be a very emotional event.

All best wishes for a fabulous evening

Kitty

PS if it's a Bandoggs reunion, who is depping for the hugely missed Tony Rose?

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST
Date: 25 May 11 - 08:18 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Ruth Archer
Date: 24 May 11 - 11:50 AM

A little reminder: there are still some tickets still left for In Search of Nic Jones. It takes place this Saturday.

Nic will be performing several songs himself- in fact he's a lot more involved, performanc-wise, than he was in the Sidmouth show. Artists have been scurrying the length and breadth of the country in recent months to rehearse and to put together some really special songs.

It's worth knowing that Julia Jones, when the idea of future dates was tabled, said that they don't really want to do any more...so the SouthBank show is definitely one not to miss.

SouthBank Centre tickets

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: pavane
Date: 14 Mar 11 - 04:16 PM

My flat is only 15 minutes from the venue - but I will be home in Wales that weekend :(, otherwise I would be there for sure.

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 12 Mar 11 - 12:47 AM

Nigel...
I had to have severe words with Jackie Oates at Sidmouth, as she did Annachie Gordon after only 15 minutes into the gig....And still an hour and 45 minutes to go..!
Contact me privately. [e-mail].
Regards Ralphie.

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Surreysinger
Date: 11 Mar 11 - 07:33 PM

75% of the front stalls have now been sold!

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Surreysinger
Date: 11 Mar 11 - 01:36 PM

Thanks for the heads up on this one. I missed the Sidmouth one, as a friend was in the throes of having a stroke at the time, and had wanted to book for the QEH, but didn't realise that tickets had gone up on sale. I got straight on to the website and managed to book some tickets for the night about 5 hours ago - it was already looking pretty full in the central front stalls then!

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 11 Mar 11 - 12:11 PM

Nic & I go right back to school days & then our time (well) spent in The Halliard. It's going to be a very emotional evening methinks.
                                                                   Tissues at the ready,
                                                                                                       Nigel.

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,pf
Date: 11 Mar 11 - 05:31 AM

It's very rare I'd venture from the central belt of Scotland to go to a gig, but this is a no-brainer.

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Fossil
Date: 10 Mar 11 - 08:49 PM

What Tim Chesterton said...!

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Tim Chesterton
Date: 10 Mar 11 - 03:22 PM

At times like this, I wish I lived in England!

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 10 Mar 11 - 01:23 PM

So have we!!

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 10 Mar 11 - 11:39 AM

Already got my tickets!
                                        Nigel.

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Stower
Date: 10 Mar 11 - 11:17 AM

I was at the Sidmouth concert similar to this - it was both fabulous and moving. I intend to be at this one, too. Thanks for posting, pf.

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Leadfingers
Date: 10 Mar 11 - 11:05 AM

Clickie

Subject: RE: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 10 Mar 11 - 10:51 AM

Looking forward to seeing Blair Dunlop perform Canadeeio!!

Subject: In Search Of Nic Jones concert
From: GUEST,pf
Date: 10 Mar 11 - 10:29 AM

Tried to add this as a topic earlier, so apologies if it ends up appearing twice (it's my first time!).

Anyway, I thought a few folk on here might like to hear about this:
http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/find/music/gigs-contemporary/tickets/in-search-of-nic-jones-58205

As someone who wasn't even born when he had to give up performing, I really can't wait to attend this show!


Info:

28/05/2011 Queen Elizabeth Hall, London

With special guests Martin Carthy, Ashley Hutchings, Jim Moray, Pete Coe, Jackie Oates, Jim Causley, Chris Coe, Damien Barber, Tony Hall, Belinda O'Hooley, Anais Mitchell and Blair Dunlop.

The current English folk revival owes a lot to Nic Jones. Despite a career-ending car accident nearly 30 years ago, his early recordings have inspired and influenced countless current stars of the folk scene. In this very special concert, produced in association with Sidmouth FolkWeek, some of his biggest fans pay tribute to Nic by sharing their favourites from his repertoire. The highlight of the concert is Nic himself returning to the stage for a reunion of one of his old bands, The Bandoggs.