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First off I am *delighted* that BBC Loops made a (very) short film about my next music project. Who cares if they can't spell "Macdonald". Feel free to share...
So. TFC's Winter tour of UK/Ireland kicked off in Inverness.
Nice to catch up with family and to see Julie Fowlis and Edwyn Collins - both on great form.
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| Amazing gaelic singer alert. |
Then it was on to play for the good people of Whitley Bay (From Inverness to Whitley Bay - is that a Mark Knopfler lyric?), which reminds me; I am working on a new song to the tune of Charlie Pride's Crystal Chandeliers:
"Who leaves an overhead chandelier light on,At ten past twelve in Whitley Bay...?"Might give Norman a co-writing credit.
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| The finest fish & chips in Whitley Bay |
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| See? |
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| Roker Beach where Lowry used to paint apparently. |
Thence to Sheffield. Nice people. Fun show. Reassuringly adequate Wagamama.
In Manchester I paid a wee visit to the Lowry gallery.
Next day, a few hours before soundcheck, I took the train to the Salts Mill, Saltaire. Beautiful environment, Lots of David Hockney gubbins. I think my favourite part was the constantly changing display of iPhone/ipad drawings that he had sent to pals.
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| Get Well Soon Card |
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| iPad pictures - the arrival of Spring |
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| 'Tennis' was faxed to the gallery by David H in LA and pinned to the board one page at a time. |
(He still never blinkin' wrote back about this but!)
Norwich rocked. Here is a sample of our post gig dressing room listening:
London rocked. We gave this song a bash for the first time:
Pam Hogg told me to "F*** off" in when I kidded her that her beautiful coat was a bit Showaddywaddy (ah, banter), and Harry Pye presented me with a new pair of socks.
Norwich rocked. Here is a sample of our post gig dressing room listening:
London rocked. We gave this song a bash for the first time:
Pam Hogg told me to "F*** off" in when I kidded her that her beautiful coat was a bit Showaddywaddy (ah, banter), and Harry Pye presented me with a new pair of socks.
Portsmouth tonight.
