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I missed that too, and Aqualung and - what I really wanted but never bought at the time - Songs from the Wood.

Had an email from Burning Shed yesterday which offered: A bundle of Aqualung - 40th Anniversary Box, Songs From The Wood 40th Anniversary Edition (The Country Set) and Minstrel In The Gallery - 40th Anniversary La Grande Edition by Jethro Tull, all for £77

https://burningshed.com/store/jethrotul … set-bundle

It did get the treatment - I only got the Steven Wilson remastered vinyl - but the CD/DVD edition appears to be like hen's teeth.

When the transition from a blues band and Mick Abraham to the new Tull sound with Martin Barre.  Remastered by Mr. Wilson and one of my favorite JT albums

https://youtu.be/02j9cAH1NpQ

Found one on ebay at £260 (ono).  Also found a Passion Play at £300. Think I may just opt for the single remastered CD.

Suzi Quatro  Gateshead - Glasshouse (Sage):  14th December 2023

Right then, last gig of the year (and for a while), and what a one to close out on Suzi (flippin') Quatro. Have to say right off, she  exceeded expectations on so many levels. I was expecting a full-on Glam-Rock nostalgia trip, from the original Queen of Glam, but this was a full on Rock gig in it's own right. Yes, the Hits were there, but skilfully mixed in among 50 years of worthy material, including a couple of track from this year's album that Suzi recorded with KT Tunstall.

And what about the band? the core was the standard 4-piece, Suzi really does chug on that Bass, it's not there as ornament. And then, at the close of the first set, she sends the band off and accompanies herself on the keyboard/piano on Can I Be Your Girl. Not only, but during the bass & drums solo piece, she puts the bass down and does a drum duel with the drummer on the kit. Well, she does have an [honorary] doctorate in music from Cambridge Uni.. Great guitar and keys, though just an observation rather than criticism, the guitar was a bit low in the mix, for my taste. two girl backing singers, adding to the vocals, though Suzi's voice still has the power and gravel: didn't expect the 3-piece horn section though, but rather than a Stax-Soul sound, these guys rocked.

Suzi though, she's just pure Detroit legend. Remember, this lass came along the same time as Alice Cooper, and could still hold her own with. She was also one of the first girl band leaders to make mainstream breakthrough, and despite career ups and downs, she's still out and rocking, though maybe not quite as alluring in the leather catsuit as she was in the banner above the stage; but she's the same Rocker at heart.

The set, well, split over 2 sessions, but totalling 2hrs & a bit.
Set List: -
Set 1:
The Wild One
I May Be Too Young
Daytona Demon
Tear Me Apart
Shine a Light (Suzi Quatro & KT Tunstall cover)
Stumblin' In
48 Crash
No Soul/No Control
The Devil In Me
Slow Down (Larry Williams cover)
Rockin' in the Free World (Neil Young cover)
Can I Be Your Girl?
Set 2:
Motor City Riders
I Sold My Soul Today
Bad Moon Rising (Creedence Clearwater Revival cover)
She's in Love With You
Overload (Suzi Quatro & KT Tunstall cover)
Too Big
Glycerine Queen / Bass Solo
Can the Can
Devil Gate Drive
Encore:
If You Can't Give Me Love
Sweet Little Rock & Roller (Chuck Berry cover)
Encore 2:
Desperado (Eagles cover)

A "nearly new" EP from Elles Bailey; The Night Owl & The Lark. Nearly new because though it's just been released, it was actually recorded back in 2020.

A little different from Elles' usual fare, different backing band, semi acoustic but really showcases her voice; and there's a Rival Sons cover too.
https://ellesbailey.shop/collections/ni … hkve2JzaFQ

After nearly a year of trying to locate my Buddaheads' Mumbo Jumbo cd I finally gave up and tried to reorder a new one.  Man, it wasn't easy as the album is out of print, but I found one out of Japan through Amazon.

The Buddaheads were legendary on the west coast with genius guitarist Alan Mirikitani.  The whole album is an exceptional blues effort.  The song I had to have back is their cover of Van Morrison's "Tupelo Honey".  A lot of great artists have attempted this gem, but none better than The Buddaheads.  Way better than Mr. Morrison imho.

Yesterday it took me the better part of the day recalling this group's name.  Captain Beyond was just another talented band of their era.
I found a HD recording of this great group.

https://youtu.be/Q7ExCwpi59c?si=5QP97TCZ7RrWWZIX