Review: James Keelaghan in the UK

Subject: Review: James Keelaghan in the UK
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 27 Jan 05 - 01:59 PM

Heads up Ukers... One of the best from Canada is in the air... If you've not heard him, you should do yer best to catch him this time around... You won't be sorry...

His Gigs Page

His Departure Thread On His Message Board

Note, he's looking for good restaurant suggestions

Help a folkie out Catters...

:-)

Subject: RE: Review: James Keelaghan in the UK
From: Sooz
Date: 27 Jan 05 - 03:07 PM

He's at the Black Horse in Nettleham near Lincoln next Tuesday but I think it is already a sell out.

Subject: RE: Review: James Keelaghan in the UK
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 27 Jan 05 - 03:19 PM

He does tend to sell-out concerts where ever he goes...

Go early... beg to be allowed to stand at the back... climb in a window if you have to!

:-)

Subject: RE: Review: James Keelaghan in the UK
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 27 Jan 05 - 05:05 PM

He will be at Cottingham Live, just outisde of Hull on this current Wednesday-see the Cottingham Live Website

Subject: RE: Review: James Keelaghan in the UK
From: Chris Green
Date: 27 Jan 05 - 05:34 PM

He's also at the Red Lion in Birmingham (link here) on Feb 5th. We supported him there last time he was over and were blown away. Christ, what a songwriter!

Subject: RE: Review: James Keelaghan in the UK
From: Big Jim from Jackson
Date: 27 Jan 05 - 06:05 PM

You lucky UK'ers! James is one of the best performers, one of the best song writers, and one of the best people you are going to hear in this lifetime. By all means, GO SEE HIM!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Review: James Keelaghan in the UK
From: Eye Lander
Date: 28 Jan 05 - 01:06 PM

I saw him on the Isle of Wight 2 or 3 years ago, wonderful music and songs.

He did a concert with fellow Canadian (I think) Oliver Schroer, not seen or heard of him since though.

Subject: RE: Review: James Keelaghan in the UK
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 28 Jan 05 - 01:19 PM

When it doubt...

http://www.oliverschroer.com/

Subject: RE: Review: James Keelaghan in the UK
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 04 Feb 05 - 12:22 PM

Well.. 3 dates have gone by, and no mudcatter has reported seeing him...

I thought you people were all about folk music?

Subject: RE: Review: James Keelaghan in the UK
From: Pauline L
Date: 04 Feb 05 - 12:54 PM

He is great! I saw and heard him a few years ago. Now he has trouble getting into the U.S. to perform because Homeland Security requires a very long time advance notice to check out his shady background. This sounds like the making of a good song. UKers, you're lucky to get him!

Subject: RE: Review: James Keelaghan in the UK
From: Bernard
Date: 04 Feb 05 - 05:40 PM

He's our guest on BBC GMR 'Sounds of Folk' with Mudcat's own Alio (and me) on Monday February 7th from 8:00pm to 9:00pm.

If you're not in the Manchester (UK) area, you can find us on DAB, or online (click on 'Listen Live').

Subject: RE: Review: James Keelaghan in the UK
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 13 Feb 05 - 07:22 PM

So?

What's the scoop UKers?

Subject: RE: Review: James Keelaghan in the UK
From: GUEST,Roger
Date: 10 Mar 05 - 08:32 AM

Still getting over two great shows!

Photos from each at:


http://www.folkimages.com/jameskeelaghanhugh&jane.htm

Subject: RE: Review: James Keelaghan in the UK
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 10 Mar 05 - 03:22 PM

What a FANTASTIC collection of pics Roger!

Do you recall the set-list?

Subject: RE: Review: James Keelaghan in the UK
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 10 Mar 05 - 05:11 PM

Roger... I have taken the liberty of posting your link on JamesKs Message Board as well...

:-)

Subject: RE: Review: James Keelaghan in the UK
From: Pauline L
Date: 10 Mar 05 - 05:40 PM

Roger, thanks for the photos. They're great. Can you tell me anything about the fiddler, Jane Clark, or the #2 guitarist, Hugh McMillen? I especially like the photos of the fiddler. She is pretty and, besides, holds the violin and bow in a way that is picture perfect. I plan to show it to my beginning fiddle students.

Subject: RE: Review: James Keelaghan in the UK
From: Pauline L
Date: 10 Mar 05 - 05:42 PM

Woops. That should be Hugh McMillan.

Subject: RE: Review: James Keelaghan in the UK
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 10 Mar 05 - 05:53 PM

"Can you tell me anything about the fiddler, Jane Clark"

What do ya wanna know? She's the CUTEST little fiddle player I've ever seen.... when they played Windsor Ontario last, my wife gave me permission to propose to Jane, so we could keep her in Canada.... Unfortunaly, Jane has beeter taste or something... She was, if I recall correctly, originally a late-in-the-game replacement fiddler for Oliver Schroer, who was unable to play the tour... No offence to Ollie at all, but I'm glad we got to see/hear her!

"Hugh McMillan."
One time member of one of the BEST Canadian Bands ever, Spirit Of The West, Hugh is like a force of nature... He plays Bass and mando, like NO ONE I've ever seen before... It's worth the price of admission just to watch him FINGERPICK his mano!

Then there's that goofy dude in the middle... I donno who he is... I think Jane and Hugh let him carry the gear or something...

:-P

Subject: RE: Review: James Keelaghan in the UK
From: The Barden of England
Date: 11 Mar 05 - 12:10 PM

Saw James, Hugh and Jane at Faversham - what a brilliant night, and I'll be seeing him again at the Fylde Folk Festival in early September.

Pauline L - I have known Jane Clark for a number of years, and a nicer young lady you couldn't wish to meet, and what a great fiddler she is too, and I am lucky enough to have her playing on my CD 'Head for the Hills'. She comes from Kent in England, but now lives in Copenhagen, Denmark. If you want to know more about her try this link http://fyrefly.dk/, you won't be disappointed
John B

Subject: RE: Review: James Keelaghan in the UK
From: Pistachio
Date: 12 Mar 05 - 08:37 AM

I missed this thread but thoroughly enjoyed James K with Jane and Hugh at Cottingham last month. Superb set and 'extra' solo from Jane was captivating. Some where on her website is a mention of ' people who smile so much' and Jane is one!
James was the master songwriter, with his wonderful words and tunes but I think it was very hard for many in the audience to take their eyes off Jane...she obviously delights in performing...and is a skilled musician. Every one ended up smiling - quite amazing. An excellent evening.

Subject: RE: Review: James Keelaghan in the UK
From: black walnut
Date: 12 Mar 05 - 08:43 AM

Go! Go!

~black walnut (fellow Canadian)