Went along to Murrayfielf on Saturday to see Scotland take on the All Blacks.
During the build up the press made much of the confidence running through the Scotland team following the successful tour of Argentina during the Summer. Sadly the All Balcks soon shattered this confidence and absolutely murdered us - back to the drawing board for us I think.
One positive was that Scotland did lead the game briefly following Dan Park's successful penalty. However, as I said to Barry and Alan it probably just angered the Blacks.
Sunday, 14 November 2010
Raul Malo - Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
On Friday night, I had the privilege of seeing Raul Malo in the Queen's Hall in Edinburgh. For those who are unaware of this great singer, he is probably best known to the general public as being the lead singer of the American Country band, the Mavericks.
The concert was billed as an intimate Evening with Raul Malo, and I wasn't sure what format the concert would take - last time I saw him in Edinburgh he was solo - just his voice and a guitar, then when I saw him in Glasgow earlier this year he was with a full band. On entering the venue, all that was on the stage was three mike stands, a guitar stand and a small table - so obviously no band.
The support act was an American singer by the name of Alyssa Bonagura. I had never heard of this singer before, but was impressed enough by her to purchase the cd that she had on sale. She performed a good set which ran for about 40 minutes - just her singing and playing the guitar. She has a a myspac page that you can check her out on.
At nine o'clock Raul Malo came on stage accompanied by Michael Guerra who played the accordion. Raul then proceeded to sing for just under two hours (he was meant to be on stqage for 90 minutes). Raul played a varied set consisting of tracks from his solo albums, cover versions of songs by the likes of Jim Reeves, Englebert Humperdinck, Roy Orbison and J D Souther, and stripped down Mavericks songs. Accompanied only by his guitar and Michael's fantastic accordion playing, Raul had the audience eating out of his hand (except for the idiot who shouted out the Raul should get back with the Mavericks - although a larger part of the audience booed the heckler).
Alyssa joined Raul onstage for part of the encore, then left again to leave the last couple of songs to Raul and Michael.
Once again this powerful vocalist blew me away with his performance (and has me thinking about going through to Glasgow to see him in January).
The concert was billed as an intimate Evening with Raul Malo, and I wasn't sure what format the concert would take - last time I saw him in Edinburgh he was solo - just his voice and a guitar, then when I saw him in Glasgow earlier this year he was with a full band. On entering the venue, all that was on the stage was three mike stands, a guitar stand and a small table - so obviously no band.
The support act was an American singer by the name of Alyssa Bonagura. I had never heard of this singer before, but was impressed enough by her to purchase the cd that she had on sale. She performed a good set which ran for about 40 minutes - just her singing and playing the guitar. She has a a myspac page that you can check her out on.
At nine o'clock Raul Malo came on stage accompanied by Michael Guerra who played the accordion. Raul then proceeded to sing for just under two hours (he was meant to be on stqage for 90 minutes). Raul played a varied set consisting of tracks from his solo albums, cover versions of songs by the likes of Jim Reeves, Englebert Humperdinck, Roy Orbison and J D Souther, and stripped down Mavericks songs. Accompanied only by his guitar and Michael's fantastic accordion playing, Raul had the audience eating out of his hand (except for the idiot who shouted out the Raul should get back with the Mavericks - although a larger part of the audience booed the heckler).
Alyssa joined Raul onstage for part of the encore, then left again to leave the last couple of songs to Raul and Michael.
Once again this powerful vocalist blew me away with his performance (and has me thinking about going through to Glasgow to see him in January).
Thursday, 11 November 2010
Okay - like my attempts in the past in keeping a diary, I have failed to keep my blog up to date (although looking at some other blogs that I have followed this isn't unusual).
I am going to restart this blog - although I have given it a new title, and will try to tidy up the layout etc over the next few weeks.
Since my last post sometime last year, I have continued going to concerts and have seen the following over the last year :-
2009
Simple Minds (although I really only went to see the support band - OMD!!) - SECC
Depeche Mode - SECC
Phil Cunningham's Christmas - Queen's Hall
2010
Raul Malo - Classic Grand, Glasgow
The Wiyos - Eastgate, Peebles
Scottish National Jazz Orchestra - Queen's Hall
Dan Berglund's Tonbruket - Queen's Hall
The Coal Porters - Eastgate, Peebles
The Woody Pines - Eastgate, Peebles
Scottish National Jaz Orchestra - Queen's Hall (2nd time this year)
Sharleen Spiteri - Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
The Wilders - Eastgate, Peebles
Pokey LaFarge - Eastgate, Peeles
Pete Molinari - Sneaky Petes
Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham - Queen's Hall
Heidi Talbot - Eastgate, Peebles
OMD - Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
I have also continued with my flirtations with Sado-Masochism - yes, I renewed my season ticket for Edinburgh Rugby. This means that I get to sit (usually on a wet Friday night) in the cavern that is Murrayfield watching my team getting beat (occasionally winning it must be said) by rugby teams that seem to bring a noisier and sometimes larger travelling support than we can attract.
I have also continued with my other interest of reading - unfortunately I seem to be buying books quicker at the moment than I can read them.
Tomorrow night, I am off to see Raul Malo at the Queen's Hall and then off to see Scotland beat the All Blacks at Murrayfield on Saturday (it's got to happen at some point) - will update the blog about these sometime over the weekend (I promise).
I am going to restart this blog - although I have given it a new title, and will try to tidy up the layout etc over the next few weeks.
Since my last post sometime last year, I have continued going to concerts and have seen the following over the last year :-
2009
Simple Minds (although I really only went to see the support band - OMD!!) - SECC
Depeche Mode - SECC
Phil Cunningham's Christmas - Queen's Hall
2010
Raul Malo - Classic Grand, Glasgow
The Wiyos - Eastgate, Peebles
Scottish National Jazz Orchestra - Queen's Hall
Dan Berglund's Tonbruket - Queen's Hall
The Coal Porters - Eastgate, Peebles
The Woody Pines - Eastgate, Peebles
Scottish National Jaz Orchestra - Queen's Hall (2nd time this year)
Sharleen Spiteri - Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
The Wilders - Eastgate, Peebles
Pokey LaFarge - Eastgate, Peeles
Pete Molinari - Sneaky Petes
Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham - Queen's Hall
Heidi Talbot - Eastgate, Peebles
OMD - Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
I have also continued with my flirtations with Sado-Masochism - yes, I renewed my season ticket for Edinburgh Rugby. This means that I get to sit (usually on a wet Friday night) in the cavern that is Murrayfield watching my team getting beat (occasionally winning it must be said) by rugby teams that seem to bring a noisier and sometimes larger travelling support than we can attract.
I have also continued with my other interest of reading - unfortunately I seem to be buying books quicker at the moment than I can read them.
Tomorrow night, I am off to see Raul Malo at the Queen's Hall and then off to see Scotland beat the All Blacks at Murrayfield on Saturday (it's got to happen at some point) - will update the blog about these sometime over the weekend (I promise).
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