Current favourite cd of the year so far is "Place I Left Behind" by the Deep Dark Woods. This is a new band to me - introduced to me by Bob Harris via his shows on Radio 2. The band come from Saskatoon in Canada.
I managed to get my hands on an "evaluation" copy prior to its release earlier this year, but actually bought it on cd because I enjoyed it so much.
Thursday, 10 May 2012
The Woody Pines
Went along to a new venue for me the other night - Leith Folk Club. Leith Folk Club have recently moved (about the turn of the year I think) from their old location to the Victoria Park Hotel in Ferry Road.
On Tuesday night, they were playing host to The Woody Pines, who I had seen a couple of years ago at the Eastgate Theatre in Peebles. After humming and hawing about whether to go or not, I contacted Leith Folk Club to see if tickets were available and managed to reserve tickets which was a good thing as it ended up being a sell out gig.
Anyway went along on Monday night, and really enjoyed a good night.
Old Dollar Bill supported Woody and the guys, and played a short set of about 5 numbers - quite enjoyable - a couple of the numbers felt very Steve Earle ish.
Then after a short break The Woody Pines came on stage - for those of you who are unaware of the band, they play a sort of Americana style of music based on Viper Jazz, Country Swing and Ragtime. The band played two sets of about 50 minutes each, coming back on stage for a two song encore.
The venue was very busy and their were obviously a large number of Woody fans who are not regulars at the Folk Club - including about half a dozen ladies who were up dancing to a number of the faster tracks.
I enjoyed my first experience of Leith Folk Club and am thinking of returning next week to see the Coal Porters.
Needless to say CDs were purchased.
On Tuesday night, they were playing host to The Woody Pines, who I had seen a couple of years ago at the Eastgate Theatre in Peebles. After humming and hawing about whether to go or not, I contacted Leith Folk Club to see if tickets were available and managed to reserve tickets which was a good thing as it ended up being a sell out gig.
Anyway went along on Monday night, and really enjoyed a good night.
Old Dollar Bill supported Woody and the guys, and played a short set of about 5 numbers - quite enjoyable - a couple of the numbers felt very Steve Earle ish.
Then after a short break The Woody Pines came on stage - for those of you who are unaware of the band, they play a sort of Americana style of music based on Viper Jazz, Country Swing and Ragtime. The band played two sets of about 50 minutes each, coming back on stage for a two song encore.
The venue was very busy and their were obviously a large number of Woody fans who are not regulars at the Folk Club - including about half a dozen ladies who were up dancing to a number of the faster tracks.
I enjoyed my first experience of Leith Folk Club and am thinking of returning next week to see the Coal Porters.
Needless to say CDs were purchased.
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