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Re: Grimethorpe in Newcastle

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Subject: Re: Grimethorpe in Newcastle
From: Peter Younghusband <monkey@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 16:59:37 +0800
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>	 Last night Grimethorpe (or was that Grimley) entertained a packed
> Civic theatre here in Newcastle, playing something for everyone. No one
> could have been disappointed, the warmth of sound and chords that just
> build, absolutely marvellous.

Heaviest item Corsair Paul? Same program as Perth it seems. I think they are
keeping it fairly regular with just the odd alteration. As Mr Evans used to say
to the audience (and still does) (in a broad Lancashire accent) when we changed
something - ' No program is complete without a change!!!'

> The first few bars of Danny Boy almost brought
> the house down.

Same as Perth!

> I was particularly impressed by Richard Marshall's playing
> (he makes it look so easy) and I enjoyed the trombone section. The dynamic
> range of the band was what we have come to expect from top British bands and
> the guys (or should I say lads) seemed to enjoy themselves. It's a shame
> this sought of thing does not happen more often......down here.

"Ere, ere. But I wonder how many other top bands would be able to play a sell
out tour at the moment??

Monkey


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