I have had 'Matty Groves' stuck in my head for 6 weeks now. Low and behold, today we go to see Wine & Alchemy and what do they perform? That very song.
The violin that Chris played was a marvelous counterpoint to the singer's voice.
I can honestly say that this was the best redition that I have heard since Fairport Convention in 1978 or 1979.
Blessings be!
I really enjoy them as well. Looking forward to buying CDs in the next couple of weeks.
they do a great version of Led Zepplin's Chashmere
Quote from: Doublet on April 19, 2009, 09:23:12 PM
they do a great version of Led Zepplin's Chashmere
Yes, they do! We got to hear it at their 5:30 show today...Marvelous! Can't wait until the new CD comes out ;D
Thanks! I really appreciate all your support, and I know the band does too. I'll make sure to pass your thoughts on to Mark and the rest of the group. We had a pretty rocky start to the weekend on Saturday after I choked on Matty Groves with the Entertainment Director watching and with us having a few technical issues, but I think we recovered and had a pretty good weekend. I look forward to seeing you all out there over the next several weeks. I can tell you, at least for me, it takes some of the performance anxiety and edge off seeing familiar faces in the crowd. See you all soon.
I heard "Matty Groves" when I saw Wine and Alchemy at the Mucky Duck before TRF last fall. I love the Fairport Convention version, and I have to say, Wine and Alchemy's is at least as good. Hoping I catch them doing it at Scarby!
Yes, ChrisB, you guys recovered fine. I was down at Dra's yesteday and you guys sounded great.
A wondrous band. Very moving. Sorry they will not be appearing at Bristol this year. Looking forward to hearing the new CD. It is on order. You have many admirers as the the Green Monk spreads the word throughout the Borderland.
All Blessings be upon thee, thy kith and kin.
Kashmir sounded wonderful yesterday. I was there last Sunday when you guys were really struggling with technical issues. I was impressed that everyone just plugged through. You didn't give up or throw in the towel; you all still gave it 100%.
I love seeing & hearing W&A newbies when they first hear Kashmir.
They really have been great this season despite lots of tecnical difficulties. Also, personally, I think the fiddle player is HOT!! ;)
Chris it was great to meet you this past weekend. We enjoyed it so much- we came to a couple of shows :) and then we listened to you guys on the way home!!
I really have no other reason for walking all the way down to that side of the fair but to hear them play. My baby just loves them everytime I'm over there and they are playing it kicks and moves around.
Quote from: THELADYKAT on April 21, 2009, 01:24:43 PM
I really have no other reason for walking all the way down to that side of the fair but to hear them play. My baby just loves them everytime I'm over there and they are playing it kicks and moves around.
The last time I was pregnant, we went to the rodeo, and mine LOVED Maroon 5. Guess babies are naturally music lovers. Hope you and your little one are doing well. :)
I was taking college classes with my second baby, he loved to kick and play during History class.
Quote from: THELADYKAT on April 21, 2009, 01:24:43 PM
I really have no other reason for walking all the way down to that side of the fair but to hear them play. My baby just loves them everytime I'm over there and they are playing it kicks and moves around.
Were you wearing a black and white outfit with a cat painted on your belly? I wouldn't have picked you out of the crowd from your profile picture.
Yes that is me I am in a diff color and sometimes outfit but I am always a cat
I have my video of them playing opening weekend ready, but had an upload issue last night. Should have it on youtube tonight!
*rum slows uploads apparently*
really? I thought it sped the process up?! I know I struggle with FTP without some....'help'...
Quote from: *Teach* on April 22, 2009, 07:55:15 AM
I have my video of them playing opening weekend ready, but had an upload issue last night. Should have it on youtube tonight!
*rum slows uploads apparently*
Maybe you didn't have enough. I would expect it to act as a lubricant- hehehe. Looking forward to seeing it. ;D
Glad we stopped and heard Wind & Alchemy as well. This weekend we intend to stop for an entire session. Great stuff, hope they are around Scarby for some time to come...
As promised... A Wine and Alchemy double feature-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgLgJd1ZMB8
Enjoy! and leave lots of pretty comments and rankings!
*and rum... if you can find a way to leave rum that would also rock*
Just wonderful, thank you for sharing it. I would have left some rum but they wouldt let me :'(
Hey Chris- do you guys ever do requests? I am a bit of a BSG geek and they used All Along the Watchtower a lot- and I think it would be awesomly played by you guys........
We attending this faire for the first time last weekend and loved it. Really liked these guys, especially their version of Kasmir. (a lot of Zeppelin would lend itself to this type of music).
What do they put in the mud there - I am still chiseling it off my boots :P
Hey, I'm still waiting for a W&A rendition of Schism by Tool. Oh what I wouldn't pay for that....
Don't think Mark does requests. He has his own set of music that he prefers. ;D
Yeah, I kind of figured as much- BUT I still had to ask.
Going to go check the W&A website to check on status of the new cd...
Well I just spoke with Mark on the phone not 5 minutes ago, and it looks like the CD's will be ready Friday so those of you going to Scarby this weekend can expect the new CD at all our shows.
You just made my happy happen!!! I can't wait to work up a dance routine to 'Kashmir'.
WOOHOOOO!!!!
Everybody happy dance!
Leaving a Kaboom show, I accidentally ran into one of your shows last week and loved it! (working here does get in the way of seeing shows) I have both CD's now and I cant figure which is better.
It was a fun acoustic show on the picnic tables during the rain yesterday. ;D
The new CD is awesome, but I still think you all sound great at the live sets! Chris, Cat & Roxanne, thanks for stopping by the BDT Star stage! It was nice seeing people I know in the audience :)
Oh, did I mention that the new CD is AWESOME 8)
Tukaram,
The accoustic shows are always interesting. I think the weather was such that everyone was just trying to make the best of it and stay light hearted.
Matty Groves was definately the one that stuck out in my mind. None of us could hear Roxanna singing since she was standing in front of us and facing away from us so we were all talking to each other the whole time, trying to figure out where we were because I think we all que off of her vocals. Then I got distracted and missed the que for the last 45 second fiddle solo, and we all just sat there looking at each other. The funny part is that most the people there didn't seem to recognize that anything was missing. I guess the band members weren't the only people drinking by that point...... ;) I think the word for the day for everyone on Saturday was "contingency".
Al-Nimer
It was fun getting to watch one of your sets. I will try to make the 3:00 soon so we can take in a longer one. Great talking to you, and I am sure I will see you in the upcoming 3 weeks.
Al Nimer, it was great to see one of your sets.
For the record, Chris, I like the accoustic sets better. They have a special magic to them.
Hey Chris,
On the new CD, what tracks are you featured as the fiddler? Just curious.
I just received the new CD and it is excellent. I saw them for the first time a couple weeks back and have been looking forward to 'hearing' them again. Really good live!!
Well recorded and received, Bravo!
Al-Nimer,
Corrin is playing all the fiddle parts on the CD. At this stage, I am just playing Scarborough with them and am not sure where it goes after that. I started playing with them a week before Scarby so I haven't been there long.
If they drop me for another fiddle, I will hopefully get picked up by another group out at TRF. If not, I am perfectly content being a playtron and rockin the armor every weekend. I have a few surprises up my sleeves in new looks and armor sets that haven't seen the light of day yet.....
What happened with the Chicago based fiddler on the website?
Corrin is no longer with the band.
This I know.
Quote from: Chris B on May 07, 2009, 07:11:27 AM
Al-Nimer,
Corrin is playing all the fiddle parts on the CD. At this stage, I am just playing Scarborough with them and am not sure where it goes after that. I started playing with them a week before Scarby so I haven't been there long.
If they drop me for another fiddle, I will hopefully get picked up by another group out at TRF. If not, I am perfectly content being a playtron and rockin the armor every weekend. I have a few surprises up my sleeves in new looks and armor sets that haven't seen the light of day yet.....
That's cool...I could have sworn you were playing on at least one or two of the tracks, especially when I saw your name in the credits. Looking forward to seeing what surprises you bring...we'll be back on pirate weekend!
My daughter introduced me to these wonderful artists this past weekend. (She has a crush on Mark...but who wouldn't. I'm a hetero dude and that guy is HAWT!) Anyhoooooo... we enjoyed the music...bought both CD's and I listened to them twice today.
Very nice!
I'll be back next weekend again to take in some more tunes!
Dark Wizard
Two more videos of Wine & Alchemy are up from closing weekend.
I don't know the names of the songs, so if someone wants to tell me I can edit the titles.
Wine & Alchemy 2 - Scarborough '09
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjGZWvySVQE
Wine & Alchemy 3 - Scarborough '09
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq0Is4Tod9Y
*Camera was mounted on my rum mug... that works pretty well actually*
Never had time to really sit and listen, but I did enjoy thier rather unique sound when I wandered down that way for lunch.