Topic: Wishbone Ash & Paul Jones
Just been to a couple of gigs. Last week Paul Jones and the Manfreds last weekend and this weekend Wishbone Ash. Both were first time gigs for me.
Paul Jones was a true proffessional, great interaction with the audience at Pacific Road, though in a tiered seat configuration. Great mix of soul, Blues, Jazz, Ballad and oldies from the Manfred Man era. what really surprised me was how good PJ was on the harmonica! Wow, really bluesy. Full set of gob irons in a case, and he really knows his blues roots as any radio show listener will tell. Definately worth a trip to see them. And Jo, if you read this, why not try a collaboration when you next get onto his show with him on harp and you on accoustic / electric, now that would be unmissable!
Wishbone Ash last night, again at Pacific Road in Birkenhead (Where I saw Joe for the second time) Wow, what a tight band. I didn't know any of the songs, so was just left to revel in their obvious skill and presentation. I'm now a fan and bought a DVD from the stall and had it signed by the band members. Bob Skeet really stuck out to me, his bass skills were superb, stringing the whole thing together and the obvious enthusiasm these guys had for their music just lit up the stage, their smiles and the fun they were having playing their two hour set really transmitted to the audience - all standing like at Joe's gig. Chatted to their lead guitarist for a little while, who is quite a fan of Joe's and uses some of the techniques Joe uses. (little finger wrapped around the volume knob). I know they've been around a long while and have masses of fans but if you ever get the chance to see them live - they are a DON'T MISS band
Geoff
