Review: Fisherman's Friends. Ilkley. U.K.

Subject: Review: Fisherman's Friends. Ilkley. U.K.
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 17 Feb 19 - 08:52 AM

Saw them at the King's Hall last night and it was a splendid evening. Apart from £15 for 3 and a half pints but that is not their fault. When they first hove into view ('scuse the nauticals) I liked them a lot. On buying their 'hit' album I found it far too over produced and commercial so I was a bit concerned that I may not enjoy the show. I needn't have worried. They are back to just raucous sea songs with splendid harmonies. They now have some guitar and accordion on a few songs but that enhances rather than detracts. What is more they are a grand bunch of blokes firmly rooted in their native Cornwallian (is that right?) sea faring traditions. Ex fishermen, lifeboat men and down to earth guys with a talent for music. Great stuff. Go see 'em!

Subject: RE: Review: Fisherman's Friends. Ilkley. U.K.
From: GUEST,Derrick
Date: 17 Feb 19 - 09:03 AM

Subject: RE: Review: Fisherman's Friends. Ilkley. U.K.
From: GUEST,Derrick
Date: 17 Feb 19 - 09:11 AM

Cornish is the word you are looking for Dave.
A great bunch of men doing what the Cornish people love,singing for
pure enjoyment.

Subject: RE: Review: Fisherman's Friends. Ilkley. U.K.
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 17 Feb 19 - 09:17 AM

Yes, that's it! Thanks Derrick, And, yes, you are right about them :-)

Subject: RE: Review: Fisherman's Friends. Ilkley. U.K.
From: GUEST,henryp
Date: 18 Feb 19 - 08:09 AM

Fisherman's Friends on tour in Cornwall and England 2019

Buxton - Buxton Opera House Concert Monday, February 18, 2019
Tickets; https://buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/event/fishermans-friends-1 or call: 01298 72190

Evesham - The Regal Cinema Concert Thursday, March 7, 2019
Tickets; https://theregal.ac/event/1476/ or call: 01386 421007

Morecambe - The Platform Concert Friday, March 8, 2019
Tickets; https://uk.patronbase.com/_ThePlatform/Productions/FISH/Performances or call: 01524 582803

Burnley - Burnley Mechanics Concert Sat, Mar 9, 2019
Tickets; https://burnleymechanics.ticketsolve.com/shows/873597652 or call: 01282 664400

Horsham - The Capitol Concert Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Tickets; https://www.thecapitolhorsham.com/whats-on/all-shows/fishermans-friends/12976 or call: 01403 750220

Bury St Edmunds - The Apex Concert Thursday, March 21, 2019
Tickets; https://www.theapex.co.uk/whats-on/details.cfm?id=428548&ins=563390 or call: 01284 758000

The Stables - Milton Keynes Concert Friday, March 22, 2019
Tickets; https://stables.org/event/fishermans-friends or call: 01908 280800

Pavilion Theatre - Worthing Concert Friday, March 29, 2019
Tickets; https://worthingtheatres.co.uk/show/fishermans-friends/ or call: 01903 206 206

Margate - Theatre Royal Concert Saturday, March 30, 2019
Tickets; http://theatreroyalmargate.com/event/fishermans-friends/ or call: 01843 292795

Wimborne - Tivoli Theatre Concert Sunday, March 31, 2019
Tickets; https://www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk/event/fishermans-friends or call: 01202 885566

Minack Theatre Concert Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Tickets; https://www.minack.com/port/ or call the BOX OFFICE 01736 810181

Minack Theatre Concert - Additional Night - Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Tickets; https://www.minack.com/port/ or call: 01736 810181

Torrington - RHS Rosemoor Afternoon Concert Sunday, May 26, 2019 3:00 PM 5:30 PM
An afternoon of shanties, songs of the sea and nautical nonsense. Tickets; call: 01805 626810

Penlee Park, Penzance Friday, July 5, 2019
Get more information from: https://www.penleeparktheatre.com/events/the-fishermans-friends-4/

Cambridge Folk Festival Sun, Aug 4, 2019
Head to https://www.cambridgelivetrust.co.uk/folk-festival

Subject: RE: Review: Fisherman's Friends. Ilkley. U.K.
From: Steve Shaw
Date: 18 Feb 19 - 08:47 AM

They are a smashing bunch of lads. They'd come to our session at St Kew and greatly enrich the proceedings, even after they'd "got famous."