Well, here I am currently on a train of sorts, I say sorts I know not why as it is a train but the journey is long and after having watched Juno thought I’d write this ‘ere blog.
So Juno, quite a good film, although fairly straightforward storyline. Teenage girl falls pregnant, decides to have the baby but give it up for adoption to a happily married couple who split up for no particular reason and the woman adopts the baby any way whilst the teenage girl realises she is in love with the father but it doesn‘t matter that they no longer have a baby… the end. If you haven’t seen it already I’ve just spoilt it for you, but cool soundtrack so keep an ear out for that.
Going back to the train thing I was on one last Friday too when I made it up to Clapham to see Benjamin_Sanguine perform on stage in what was a rather compelling performance. Nice crowd and a nice little venue, with nice beer which I forget the name of but that’s not important right now… On stage with nothing but combinations of himself, an acoustic guitar, four track mixing desk, harmonica and voice Ben took the audience through a wide cross section of what he is capable of and there wasn’t a track I didn’t enjoy being created in his own personal way. At this point I will also make a quick reference to the guy from Seafood, who’s more straight forward musical approach was also compelling, with the highlight being the slowest cover version of I Wanna be Sedated by Ramones ever.
Talking gigs, Spiral Architects took the Havana audience through a forty minute musical journey the other weekend performing our complete repertoire and it seemed to go down pretty well with only a handful of minor hiccups (too much feedback during the tabla/didgeridoo track). It was well received and thanks to any one who made it. I am also pleased to announce we are playing Oxjam festival on Castle Field Southsea on 26th April, which is gonna be so cool. Although it’s not long off I’m not sure exact plan or line up as yet so will leave that to another time. I may just be out of touch but for a raising awareness gig in honour of Oxfam it doesn’t seem to be particularly over publicised so please check out www.oxfam.org to find a number of other events set to take place across the country.
What else have we had recently, well Dave and I went to Buck 65 which I think he should do the review for but needless to say neither of us were disappointed. Other recent musical listens/purchases have come in the form of Ministry, which is really great album but just slightly hindered by the fact they have got to a point of just churning out the same ole thing. The new un-cheery album by Malcolm Middleton is fantastic, and I’ve lost count how many times I’ve played it. Bizarrely I’ve only just got into Seasick Steve recently, who’s raw honest and lo-fi blues have given me faith that there are other true blues players out there waiting to be discovered… although once upon a time Ben did point out one mans blues is another mans hip-hop and such like.
Right then, the ticket man is coming to check tickets so on that note I shall sign off for this blog I think.
Laters
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Jim Bob gigs coming up...
