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Post by Paul B on Mar 18, 2006 10:35:04 GMT
Hi All, Well, I'm feeling a little fragile this morning, but what a great night at the Waterfront. The venue, literally on the edge of a large 'lake', was packed, (thanks to everyone who turned up!)... Phil Crewe & Graham Elks got proceedings off to a fine start with a stunning set of their unique twin guitar instrumental rock. The tunes took on a slightly different feel in the live environment, some really fine playing and that touch of, well I suppose it is 'raw emotion', not sure, but it was a special feeling. Fun was had with the raffle, with Steve, Ben, Si & I, up on stage.... Photo's available at a cost!! Dave Hewitt did a superb version of 'India' (Lee, think you'll love it sir!). Then GLOW took to the stage, one or two minor technical problems, meant that they guys were, errr, winging it a bit.. but they still managed to pull off an awesome performance, a great blend of all sorts.... totally fantastic instrumental rock with those hints of electronica and some interesting rhythms skillfully manipulated by Ni and his box of tricks. (Despite the problems!!). An amazing performance. It was fantastic to meet Nick & Liz (thanks for the biccies, just happen to be my favourites!), Richard & Amanda, Chris Gill, Wallace Sephton, Dave from the Cellarmen, everybody who said hello. ;D So there it is, lots of pictures taken by everyone, so no doubt they'll appear soon, (some can be used for blackmail, did Mr G realise just how daft that hat was?) ![::)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/eyesroll.png) Great to meet Ben at last, it is strange that we back to back shows but we had never actually met until last night. The thank you list, without these folks it wouldn't have happened. Dave Hewitt Glow - Dave H, Ni & Ted Graham Elks & Phil Crewe Ralph & Carolyn Rea Kieron and the Staff at the Waterfront. ARfm salutes you all and we thank you for all of your efforts, what a great night. Not forgetting Lee who put in that amazing bid on the auction, thank you again. Right best dash, got some technical wizardry to master before Prog Power next week, oh and a small matter of a show to sort for tomorrow... So here's to the next ARfm gig... what about one 'Darn Sarrf' then guys? Any volunteers? Cheers Prog Paul & The Tea Lady ![8-)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/cool.png)
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Post by Janette on Mar 18, 2006 10:54:56 GMT
Bugger - sounds brilliant! Wish I'd been there! ![8-)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/cool.png) (altho I actually went to bed at 8.30pm last night ![::)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/eyesroll.png) , so I wouldn't have been very lively ROFL ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) ) Glad you all had a great time and that it all went off ok. Yes another one dahn sarf would be muchly appreciated ![:P](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/tongue.png) I am awaiting a full report from someone 'oop north' ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) Can't wait to see some pics! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by Liz from Cheshire on Mar 18, 2006 14:59:35 GMT
Well what can I say that Paul hasnt already said....oh I know ;D I am still overawed by Prog Pauls navigational skills and the fact we actually managed to get to the venue before Mr Price LOL Tamworth looks very nice from what we saw of it....and we saw most of it.. ![::)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/eyesroll.png) The venue was a cracking little place... lovely atmosphere. Really enjoyed the music too ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) Great to meet Satanic Hurricane Muttley, Vanessa, the Tea Lady, Ben, Amanda, Alison and Tim and wonderful to see Steve, Prog Paul, Richard and Amanda again. A serious singed eyebrow incident was (thankfully) averted due to a gentleman`s agreement drawn up over several pints, between Nick and Ben Plenty of pictures...available to the highest bidder...all proceeds to ARfm LOL ...and I dont care what Paul said Si looked lovely in the hat!!
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Post by Alison on Mar 18, 2006 15:25:19 GMT
Thank you to all who worked hard to make it a success -it was a great night, and a super venue. It was good to put faces to some of the names, and especially nice to meet Liz.
Also, good to catch up with Steve who I hadn't seen in almost 20 years!
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Post by Nick from Cheshire on Mar 18, 2006 18:00:31 GMT
Thanks to the Birmingham Two (and posse) for making it a memorable night. Ben - hope you feel well enough to finish your tea ;D
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Post by Ben Fletcher on Mar 18, 2006 18:56:34 GMT
Many many thanks to all those who worked really hard to ensure a good night was had by all. I can't really add anything to what has already been said, great company and really good to FINALLY meet and chat with some really awesome people. I think 3 Guinnesses in a row was a bad idea for the pure and simple reason that I don't think I'll be eating between now and a week on Tuesday. Bloated isn't the word! Nick I am about to tuck into a really good steak so the bit about not eating for another 8 days was a damned lie! Either way, yes feeling a lot better. My waist size isn't though.... ![:o](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/shocked.png) Will tell you more about my...scenic...journey home tomorrow. In the meantime..in no particular order..: Paul, Simon, Lynne, Ralph, Dave, Richard, Amanda, Liz, Nick and the others who I have unforgivably forgotten about....it was an absolute pleasure and I look forward to sharing your company next time! Keep on rockin! ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) The long awaited photos of Steve Price and the Las Vegas stripper will be Ebay'd as will the remains of my breakfast this morning...don't know how you did it Nick! Take care everyone, speak again real soon. Ben ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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Post by Paul Chamberlain on Mar 18, 2006 20:44:58 GMT
So sad April and I couldn't get there, such is the nature of our work and being self-employed we can't get cover.
Ecstatic that it all went so well and there will be a version 'darn sarff'. Working on it right now. Perhaps Chariot would be available, maybe a few favours called in...watch this space!
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Post by metalhead on Mar 18, 2006 20:51:25 GMT
So sad April and I couldn't get there, such is the nature of our work and being self-employed we can't get cover. Ecstatic that it all went so well and there will be a version 'darn sarff'. Working on it right now. Perhaps Chariot would be available, maybe a few favours called in...watch this space! Same here Paul. Glad it all went well, and I look forward to the 'darn sarff' version. And Chariot sounds wicked!! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by metalteamluci on Mar 18, 2006 22:49:30 GMT
glad to hear it went well...wish we could have gone!
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Post by missmanda on Mar 19, 2006 14:02:02 GMT
What a brilliant night! Thanks to everyone who had a part to play in it! it was fantastic! Was lovely to meet everyone and to have breakfast yesterday morning with Liz and Nick - glad to see you got home safely! i should think your journey home was less eventful than ours....eh Ben!? ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) Tea Lady - was lovely to meet you and i will arrange for Ben to send you the photographs when i get back to uni...so either tomorrow or tuesday! Take Care All, Amanda x
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Post by RalphR on Mar 19, 2006 19:53:41 GMT
Huge, huge thanks to everyone that attended, Ted Ni & Dave from GLOW, Graham & Phil, Kieron & staff from the Waterfront, Lee for the winning auction bid and the newly conscripted road techie who was the image of Gaz from Supergrass, without whom etc etc Also a big thanks to those that couldn't come but sent messages of support.
It was great to put a lot of faces to forum messages and into the bargain we raised £400 towards the fund. Looking forward to a Southern version, no pressure!!
All the best Ralph @ Lycan
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Post by Breezey on Mar 19, 2006 19:56:58 GMT
Yes, Friday was very special, we got the evening off to a great start by having a meal with Liz, Nick, Simon and Vanessa. Liz is vegetarian just like me so that was nice!!!
Thank you to everyone who made the evening so special, it was just such a lovely atmosphere.
No doubt there will be photos of the event posted on the site soon!!
Missmanda- it was so lovely to meet you and your sweetie boyfriend who bears an uncanny resemblance to Uncle Ben!! ;D
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Post by Janette on Mar 19, 2006 20:00:15 GMT
Looking forward to a Southern version, no pressure!! On the contrary - extreme pressure is needed! ;D
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Post by Janette on Mar 19, 2006 20:01:18 GMT
No doubt there will be photos of the event posted on the site soon!! There's already some on Liz's MySpace page......... ;D Lynn - shame I couldn't make it and never got to meet you - wah! Always another day tho! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by Richard & Amanda In Cornwall on Mar 20, 2006 17:41:23 GMT
Hi All, We are back now after a great weekend,many thanks to all involved with Friday night,what a lovely evening in a great location with good music.Nick and Liz a pleasure to see you again,Paul and the charming tea lady nice to meet you at last thanks for all your hard work,great to meet Ben(Nick Knowles) and Amanda(not Mandy) and satanic Si what a knowledge you have,Steve as always fun to talk too even if you were late!!!We were a bit fragile on Saturday must have been that 1 pint of shandy I had sorry to shatter the illusion Liz. It certainly was a night to remember glad it raised some funds but for us it shows just what a friendly place this is,we have made friends through this station,to that we thank you all!!! Richard and Amanda
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