Sandi Thom at Mr Kyps, Poole last nite with special guest ....

I was so impressed by Sandi when she supported Joe during his last tour and was looking forward to seeing her extend her repertoire and as a headliner.  Joe was a bonus, but not the reason I went either.  However, I had a feeling he would be there (but not performing) and I knew he was around because when we walked in the DJ was playing "Highwater Everywhere".

Very nice review Lyn, but I'm not surprised as you are so well read!   

I'm pretty sure Sandy said on Monday that Joe would only be at Mr Kyps so you were very lucky. To speak to Joe twice in one week is very special. 

I'm hoping to see Sandy in London next week.

Phil

I'm happy Joe has a Sweetie in the Biz. She understands a life lived on the road. It's a shame he didn't sing.  I got to hear them together, (Thanks Rick B.), and they really compliment each others voice.  It was "Bird on a Wire".  It was beautiful!!!     Cathy

Totally agree with you all about Joe's kind support  He seems truly proud of Sandi and her recent work, and he and Dave seemed to enjoy the show a fair bit! I wish Joe and Sandi the best in their relationship - afterall, they're such a well suited couple    Hope they have all the happiness they deserve!
Yes, as Lyn says, it really was a great end to the week! And once again, thanks Lyn for the lift home!     
It certainly was an eventful night, as the band and I were due to have an interview on the radio in our next town away which was quite a laugh, but before we were going on air, me and Andy had the dilema of finding a way to Kyps, seeing as we reeeeally wanted to go (and I had a slight idea that Joe was going to be there  ) So straight after we were done, we booked a taxi and got to Poole just in time for the start of Sandi's set (fortunately at 10:28! as the sign said: 'NO ENTRY's AFTER 10:30      )
So when we're at the bar, who're the first people we see? Joe and Dave  As much as I wanted to say hi, I thought of it as slightly rude to chat during the set... In fact I don't like talking in ANY musicians sets - just enjoy the music! Which on this night, was superb: Sandi and co are a fantastic act... So while we watched the set,,, why not stand next to Joe?  It may sound weird... But standing next to your hero casually for an hour or so, is a little enchanting! I swear Joe has some magical aura bouncing out of him 
Once the show was over, and after a magnificent encore! I saw Joe walking from the Gents, so walked  over to say hi, followed by a bit of a laugh after Joe frantically wiped his hands on his trousers before I shook his hand  (yeahhh, I speak for all Kyps gig-goers when I say that hand-drier isnt totally adequate LOL)
Now, although this was my third time meeting Joe, I realised I hadn't actually ever told him how much of an impact he's had on my life, so I said who I was... The kid he called up to play his guitar at Southampton... The kid sat in front of him at the Guitarist interview at John Henry's... The kid stood right in front at the Gibson Rooms Gig, thanks to PeteTheCabby, for giving the luckiest kid alive a ticket to what can only be described as a phenomencal show, and more! I gathered Joe may have remembered me after all of that, and even asked me: 'Oh how've you been man?' and even commented on the popularity of that vid on youtube on that fateful day in Southampton  The fact he even remotely recognised that, meant so much to me, and I took the chance to say that I took everything he'd said to me very seriously, and how that day changed the way I play guitar forever,, for the better! I said he was my all-time hero and that I'm so grateful for the influence he's had on me... Which he followed with a modest smile I guess! He must hear that sort've thing all the time  we chatted a little more, about his upcoming UK tour, and even remembered Sandi telling him about my band on that day in February! (Colt 45 are now signed to the same people that put out Sandi's first record... Small world huh!) So it was a totall honour to have that conversation with Joe, which ended with a pretty nice pic and him signing my Class 5 receipt    seeing as he's the reason I bought one in the first place I chatted with Dave for a bit, who is a really nice guy - about BCC's work, and their tour... And how nice Santorini was!

All in all, a VERY cool night  Thanks again Lyn! I'll see you on Saturday

Rus

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I was at The Jazz Cafe, Camden, London with fellow forumites Currymandave, Maggie & Lydia , plus it seems our new gig buddy Andy , who collectively we are converting to the majesty of Joe & Co.
This was a gig of not just Sandi Thom and support Marcus Bonfanti, it was a chance for Sandi to appreciate her music friends who also joined her on stage. The first was a 12 year old blues guitar hero in the making called Aaron Keylock who played a great version of BB Kings '3 in the morning'. Apparently Sandi discovered him at Charlotte Street Blues, which just goes to show that not only are the artists getting younger and very talented, venues as well are nurturing this talent , which can only be a great bonus to everyone.
The very tall Tommy Hare was another guest who jammed with the band with a great version of The Band's 'The Weight'.  In between the two guests , Marcus Bonfanti joined Sandi and the band for what I must say was an absolutely blistering version of 'This Old World', if you thought the Hammersmith version was good , then this version was off the scale, brilliant stuff from all concerned.
Before the main set from Sandi, Marcus Bonfanti treated us to a super set full of class, wit, emotion and superb musicianship which I regularly admire. Playing tracks mainly from his latest cd, he also played 'Now You're Gone' from his first release 'Hard Times', and also a cover of the Blind Boys Of Alabama song 'Run Long'.
Sandi played a terrific set of songs old & new in her catalogue of releases, even though this was the last date of the official tour , the band I have noticed are so much tighter now and I haven't seen them play so well.
Lots of smiles and laughter from everyone at the gig to watch and listen as well as those who were playing for us.
Highlights (difficult to choose) from the set was Maggie McCall, Show No Concern, Punkrocker, Gold Dust and Runaway Train. This by no means deminishes the rest of the songs, they are just my personal highlights.

Sandi has a few more dates towards the end of the year and Marcus is on tour with his band through October and November plus a scintilating support slot with Philip Sayce

See you on the road 

thanks for the review Roger - good one. You're right, This 'Ol World was, well,  out of this world. Marcus Bonfanti was ripping up a storm doing the "Joe" part and Sandi was rockin her socks off. It was such a fun evening and after the summer break it was especially nice to meet up the Bonabuddies again.

Sandi must have gone away from her last gig of the current tour feeling proud. She kept the mood upbeat all evening so there was no Ghost Town this time but beautiful harmonies from Sandi and Lindsey on The Weight more than made up for that.

I was thinking Jake Rigden was a young prodigy at 15 but 12 year old Aaron Keylock surprised me even more. Keep a look out for him. There's photos of Sandi and band, Marcus, Aaron and, of course, Maggie, Lydia and Roger here...

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