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Post by maddogfagin on Oct 8, 2013 10:41:46 GMT
www.theargus.co.uk/leisure/critic/10718976.Martin_Barre_Band__Komedia__Brighton__October_3/Martin Barre Band, Komedia, Brighton, October 3By Tom LockeMartin Lancelot Barre, 66, is a rock legend. For 43 years he has given Jethro Tull’s music its unique guitar sound. Surprisingly then, fewer than 100 people turned up for his two-hour-plus show of blues standards and Tull interpretations. But Barre, used to playing before thousands, appeared to enjoy himself immensely. He was doing things his way, and that included reworking Tull classics such as New Day Yesterday and his favourite passages from Thick As A Brick. There was a lute, mandolin and squeezebox version of Robert Johnson’s Crossroads, and a couple of Robert Parker blues gems. Barre did lose his set list and mix up Gary Brooker with Gary Moore but he played masterfully, as did his extraordinary band. This was by no means The Martin Barre Show but, as the ticket said – The Martin Barre Band. Frank Mead’s sax, harmonica and all things blown almost stole the show. Guitarist Pat O’May was a French Jack Black. Without the whimsy of Ian Anderson’s vocal, the Tull lyrics sometimes rang hollow but Dan Crisp did well. Yes, there were ten Jethro Tull songs, but this was never a tribute evening. It was more a school of rock and blues with all eyes on Professor Barre, axe supergod.
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Post by tullist on Oct 8, 2013 22:52:27 GMT
www.theargus.co.uk/leisure/critic/10718976.Martin_Barre_Band__Komedia__Brighton__October_3/Martin Barre Band, Komedia, Brighton, October 3By Tom LockeMartin Lancelot Barre, 66, is a rock legend. For 43 years he has given Jethro Tull’s music its unique guitar sound. Surprisingly then, fewer than 100 people turned up for his two-hour-plus show of blues standards and Tull interpretations. But Barre, used to playing before thousands, appeared to enjoy himself immensely. He was doing things his way, and that included reworking Tull classics such as New Day Yesterday and his favourite passages from Thick As A Brick. There was a lute, mandolin and squeezebox version of Robert Johnson’s Crossroads, and a couple of Robert Parker blues gems. Barre did lose his set list and mix up Gary Brooker with Gary Moore but he played masterfully, as did his extraordinary band. This was by no means The Martin Barre Show but, as the ticket said – The Martin Barre Band. Frank Mead’s sax, harmonica and all things blown almost stole the show. Guitarist Pat O’May was a French Jack Black. Without the whimsy of Ian Anderson’s vocal, the Tull lyrics sometimes rang hollow but Dan Crisp did well. Yes, there were ten Jethro Tull songs, but this was never a tribute evening. It was more a school of rock and blues with all eyes on Professor Barre, axe supergod. Yes! This is exactly the type of review I hoped to see, and speaks to personal perceptions of how I have viewed this aggregation. Absolutely like the tip of the hat to that guy who's name I see is Frank Mead, very much the key. People who don't like his contribution I can just about mark, (without saying they are wrong in any sense of the word),are those who come from the Tull/Rush prog camp, and simply do not like saxophones, unless its a sopranino played by Ian Anderson in 73. For instance would not know the difference between John Coltrane and Lester Young and would not care too. Martin is up to something good here. And I have little doubt this would be my favorite of his 4 official solo records, lukewarm to the first 3, some very very good parts, and some just ok. I suspect I will like all of this one...alot but there again I am someone who thinks highly of the Christmas album and Ian's recent solo releases. Re I like them more than MITG or War Child and with hesitation...APP. I am not thrilled with that singer either but hardly because he is doing it "wrong." Not even dead keen on Ian's guy as Ian's is so idiosyncratic a delivery that it is not so difficult to see why he has not been covered by many people, though I suppose Tom Waits blows that perception out of the water, plenty of people have covered his idiosyncratic ass. Maybe Captain Beefheart would be a more apt comparison. My only concern is I am sure he will like it TOO much, ditto with Ian, lengthening possibly the already too long separation of Martin and Ian. But there again I can't say I don't like the results...alot. And for all I know it is Martin Ian has in mind for any head banging episode next year. Although clearly Florian can do that work with full authority, and anyone else we do not know of as of yet that Ian might take on. I don't think so but I don't know.
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Post by hipflaskandy on Oct 9, 2013 12:40:27 GMT
<<< thmbnail will expand if clicked on (I hope!) Greystones, Sheffield last night - up close and personal with m' hero. Great gig - fantastic band - plenty of Tull numbers (about half of the two hour set?) But they weren't 'covers' - they were quite cleverly and thoughtfully restructured and worked - stunning! Full review will follow (given time - busy here!) More pix too - but for now here's the set list (posted, as requested by MDF - who am I not to oblige!) though there were some titles I didnae know and am guessing at (marked ?)... or leaving blank! Got his new CD (signed, of course) and the band took time for a long chat with one and all afterwards... Grand! First set... Instrumental as a three piece ? title not known to me ? Minstrel in the Gallery Cry you a song Watch your step ?? (a Bobby Parker number) After you, after me ?? Stealing your heart away ? (Bobby Parker number) Thick as a brick (sections of) Steel ? Steal ? Home Rock Me baby (approx 1 hour first set) Second set... Until the damage is done ? (Goverment Mule number) Song for Jeffrey Instrumental ?? (featured mandolins/bazookis/ flute) Lament of the Spalpeen/Martin's Jig/Hymn 43 (got title from CD purchase - before that, it sounded like he said 'Lament of the Small People' on the night! Crossroads Sugar Babe (Buster Brown number) Instrumental ?? Pat O'May's contribution? - sensitive start then all guns blazing) Fat Man Teacher New Day yesterday (approx 1 hour again) encores... ? I'll still be loving you tonight - a Tull song, but Mart intro'd it as 'you'll never have heard this one' so I guess it was never put out there? Was done as a duo by Dan Crisp n mart only - Dan playing lead lines wi Mart in harmony that proved just what a 'crisp' player he is, too! Locomotive Breath (encs adding a further 10/12 mins or so - good value for the entrance money! ) More later........
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Post by maddogfagin on Oct 9, 2013 15:00:28 GMT
<<< thmbnail will expand if clicked on (I hope!) Greystones, Sheffield last night - up close and personal with m' hero. Great gig - fantastic band - plenty of Tull numbers (about half of the two hour set?) But they weren't 'covers' - they were quite cleverly and thoughtfully restructured and worked - stunning! Full review will follow (given time - busy here!) More pix too - but for now here's the set list (posted, as requested by MDF - who am I not to oblige!) though there were some titles I didnae know and am guessing at (marked ?)... or leaving blank! Got his new CD (signed, of course) and the band took time for a long chat with one and all afterwards... Grand! First set... Instrumental as a three piece ? title not known to me ? Minstrel in the Gallery Cry you a song Watch your step ?? (a Bobby Parker number) After you, after me ?? Stealing your heart away ? (Bobby Parker number) Thick as a brick (sections of) Steel ? Steal ? Home Rock Me baby (approx 1 hour first set) Second set... Until the damage is done ? (Goverment Mule number) Song for Jeffrey Instrumental ?? (featured mandolins/bazookis/ flute) Lament of the Spalpeen/Martin's Jig/Hymn 43 (got title from CD purchase - before that, it sounded like he said 'Lament of the Small People' on the night! Crossroads Sugar Babe (Buster Brown number) Instrumental ?? Pat O'May's contribution? - sensitive start then all guns blazing) Fat Man Teacher New Day yesterday (approx 1 hour again) encores... ? I'll still be loving you tonight - a Tull song, but Mart intro'd it as 'you'll never have heard this one' so I guess it was never put out there? Was done as a duo by Dan Crisp n mart only - Dan playing lead lines wi Mart in harmony that proved just what a 'crisp' player he is, too! Locomotive Breath (encs adding a further 10/12 mins or so - good value for the entrance money! ) More later........ Pat O'May's instrumental may (sorry, no pun intended ) have been his piece "Overlord" which he played at Tavistock last year with the MB Band. Only guessing mind you.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2013 15:12:07 GMT
Guitar hero Martin Barre of Jethro Tull stopping by at The Stables in Milton Keyneswww.mkweb.co.uk/Leisure/Guitar-hero-Martin-Barre-of-Jethro-Tull-stopping-by-at-The-Stables-in-Milton-Keynes-20131009100000.htmMARTIN Barre first found fame as the axe-man with Birmingham-based band Jethro Tull. Having won over fans with fabulous riffs and sumptuous solos - his solo on hit-song ‘Aqualung’ was voted as one of the top 50 guitar solos of all time - he is now entertaining Tull fans with his own band. As Jethro Tull are taking a break from touring, Martin has put together his ‘New Day’ band to play some classic tunes from the Tull catalogue. The act is committed to giving Tull fans and a broader audience the chance to hear tracks not performed for many years. The band includes other members of Tull and top musicians from a similar background. Having been Jethro’s guitarist for 43 years, his sound and playing having been a major factor in their success. Album sales have exceeded 60 million and they continue to be played worldwide, representing an important part of classic rock history. Martin Barre and his New Days band are playing at The Stables in Wavendon on Monday October 14 at 8pm. Tickets cost £21.50, and can be purchased from www.stables.org.uk or by calling the box office on 01908 280800.
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Post by hipflaskandy on Oct 11, 2013 12:43:25 GMT
OK – a little more on the Sheffield gig of Mart’s current tour (Oct 8th 2013)… The smallish venue was packed – only a few seats at one side and at the rear, so it was a standing all night gig – ouch! I reckon the capacity was about 200 for this venue – and there was no room to move about! By getting there at ‘doors open’ we (fellow guitarist Geoff, from my own band, and I) managed to pick our way to the very front and naturally positioned ourselves directly in front of Mart’s gear (Soldano amp head and Marshall Cab – a dead giveaway – in our direct firing line!). The ‘stage’ was a mere ‘foot’ high and we knew we’d see every note played, every pedal switch, from out front vantage point. I’ll concentrate on the gear firstly, then more about the music…. Mart ,drummer George Lindsay (playing a somewhat ‘aged looking' but very grand-sounding Sonor kit!) and tall (that’s tall, not tull!) bassist Greg Harewood (a master, it transpired as the gig progressed, on a beautiful sounding 5 string bass!) came out of the side room (stage right!) and launched unannounced into an instrumental (title unknown to me) – and as they segued straight into Minstrel in the Gallery – the rest of the band emerging as the first number’s final chord was struck – the title wasn’t mentioned retrospectively. Pat O’May was armed with a French-made guitar (Geoff tells me it was a ‘Lag’ with Seymour Duncan Blackout pickups – a prototype model made for Pat to wield and may yet come into production) Mart had two PRS guitars - a P22 (?) - without the trem-arm ‘in’ - was used for most of the set and a Quattro for the last few numbers… with a Gibson Les Paul-looking guitar (it was side-on to us in his rack, hard to see) which remained unused on the night. He also played a Gibson mandolin …and endured constant trouble all night with Line 6 radio transmitters – two of them falling apart, losing ‘bits’ from about his person – they did seem very flimsy bits of kit! Dan Crisp on vocals and on an acoustic guitar. Sorry, I never even looked to see what it was – it sounded great, but my eyes were mostly watching Mart, Greg and Pat when not distracted by the rather splendid stage persona of Frank Mead on various instruments… Tenor & soprano saxes, Blackwood Flute, Tin whistle, Low whistle, Concertina and Blues Harp (ha! I had a chat with him afterwards where I suggested he missed a trick, as it was a Yorkshire gig, when the onstage banter tween him and Mart was rife with humour about his concertina – I suggested to him that Concert Tina was a sister to Ar Monica! (gotta be said in right accent!) – and he was most amused by it… strongly suspect that reference may now crop up at ensuing gigs! The house (?) PA system was struggling a bit IMHO and the monitor system was plagued by an intermittent hum for portions of the night – on poor Frank’s side – a duff connection which had him a tad spooked – odd, that a seasoned performer (from Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings) should ‘fear’ a noise that (to well-versed leccie band players) was never life-threatening. But true trooper, he carried on despite its annoyance factor (and in truth, it came and went and probably totalled less than ten mins of the night, in short bursts). And so, on to the actual music side of things… and I published the set list on this thread earlier, please refer back if you need... Two sets, one interval – each set approx one hour each, then some ten mins of encores… good value for a £17.50 ticket – and not a duff moment in the music all night – the band was tight, looked like it was great fun amongst themselves – and the music bloomin’ brilliant! I had ‘worried’ pre-gig that the Tull numbers would sound somehow a tad ‘less’ than I’d expected (being a lifelong Tull fan) – but no – there was enough of a different approach/slant on each number played, to ensure comparisons were nullified – each arrangement stood in its own rite. Probably the nearest to the Tull versions came as second and third numbers of the first set – a clever bit of set construction IMHO, in that Tull diehard fans must have been satisfactorily placated by their nearness to the originals… and yet they still had a stamp of difference to them to elevate them from any mere ‘tribute to’ status. All the other Tull numbers had real and proper completely different arrangements and takes to them – and I was not in the slightest bit disappointed or let down by any of them – they were creatively and expertly handled. I think it was 11 Tull numbers in total. Teacher, near the end, being one 'late return' to not far off the original version. The rest of the night saw them intersperse a range of blues-based material – a generous nod to rhythm and blues (Frank stepping up to the plate) – Mart’s fine weaving instrumental compositions – a wink towards ‘Traditional’ folk – and one Prog-Rock sounding instrumental from Pat’s pen. A diverse enough range you might think? And yet it all sounded like it came from the same band and never like they ‘changed’ persona from track to track. They had their own-band feel, that diffused it all into one cohesive ‘whole’. George was powerful and ‘just right’, Greg thundered away like a good ‘un – both looked very much like they enjoyed their evening – and our Geoff and me (as players ourselves) sure did enjoy their excellent contribution. Pat – well I went to the gig having read a comment on here, more or less saying ‘what on earth is he there for?’ …and that folks didn’t go to a MB gig to hear someone else playing, that it perhaps robbed the audience of hearing more from Mart? Well I couldn’t disagree more. Just about EVERY (if not all) Tull and Barre albums sees Mart multiple-tracking his guitar parts – and Pat’s role was mainly to play some of those parts. The harmony guitar parts Mart has laid down and that I love so much (Cry you a Song, for example) – FAR better for having a second guitar doing the other Mart part! And even when it wasn’t a Mart ‘twin’ lead line… but the other aspect, the layers and textures of creative ‘support’ parts that glide seamlessly and wonderfully though Tull music – Mart is the master of that role – and MORE of such parts were heard in the current two-guitar set-up of this band than get heard at Tull concerts. Pat was very, very good at it all. Yes, he got an occasional solo here and there - brilliantly done too – but surely (equating it to Tull concerts) that was merely the sort of place the keyboards or Ian’s flute would take centre role? And as guitarists who gig loads ourselves, Geoff and I were of the opinion that Mart himself would have felt the same way as we do – it can be a bloomin relief to get ‘time off’ over the course of a long evening; To be allowed to step back and let some other guy give you some respite; And it also means one is less likely to repeat oneself when soloing – there are only so many licks in anyone’s canon, but mebbe that’s summat only lead guitarists would dare admit! ) Dan Crisp handled the difficult task of voicing Tull numbers with aplomb. No easy task – and basically one where anyone would be expected to be shot down just for not matching up to the incredibly high bar set by Ian (impossible task, mebbe?) And yet he did very well in my book. He has a fine voice which has its own character and merit – and this became far more obvious to perceive on the ‘other’ material, the non-Tull. Where no unfair ‘comparisons’ could be levelled, he is a fine vocalist indeed – and I liked his sound. My fave performance of Dan’s came on the first encore… A Tull song that Mart assured us we 'wouldn’t know' – I guess it was one that was ‘got ready’, then never made the jump to album or gig. It was called ‘I’ll still be loving you tonight’. Quite blues-based – and wouldn’t have sat out of place on This Was or Stand Up. I wonder when it was written? It did cross my mind it may have been one in the pipeline just before the more recent times division, which sees Mart out of the Tull current picture? (Answers please, Mart?) Anyway – first encore – out of the side room steps Mart and Dan to do this ‘new Tull’ number as a ‘duo’, using just a guitar each. Dan said ‘we’re doin it like this cause George has gone for a piss – and anyway, the two of us had been practicing the guitar part as a duo when Pat said we ought to do it just like that’ – at that point I shouted out ‘Lazy bastard!’ and the crowd roars wi’ laughter and Mart turns to me with a thumbs up and an exaggerated nodding inferring, you got that right! I gotta say, it’s a GREAT song – a fab arrangement, even just as a duo – and Dan sang it like he really meant it, mucho feeling and a grand sound to his throat. His real top moment of the night – good man! My only slight caveat would be that he doesn’t yet ‘look’ comfortable on the front-man-of-a-band role. There is (my perception, mind you) an awkwardness and unease of look, presence, movement – which doesn’t fit the expected demonstrative front man role we all know and expect from years of rock gig attendance. He’s ‘younger’ than the rest (I’m guessing) and I don’t know his background… and I’ll wager most of his stage work, up to pres, has been as a solo performer of his own work – stood (or more likely sat on a stool?) at more ‘unplugged’ type situations? I may be wrong, I just don’t know. But if he has been a band front man, then he just hasn’t had enough experience behind him YET to make it look like he’s at home doing it. But if so – it’s early days for him – he has all the talent and will eventually look as comfy on stage as the rest on show on the night – I wish him well with the journey, bless ‘im. Complete contrast then, with the two I’ve saved for the last… Frank Mead – a face like an old slipper (that’s a term of endearment oop ‘ere) and oozing stage presence, humour and enormous talents on a variety of instruments. Superb all night on whatever he played – brilliant sax – out of this world ‘ar Monica ) – beautifully played flute of which he said ‘I aint gonna play on one leg…. I aint gonna wear any hoopy tights…’ – and classy work on two sorts of whistle – even a track using one of my fave sounds – the concertina! In a discussion after the gig he talked about ‘acting a song’ – he didn’t wanna just sing a Tull number, couldn’t do that – he wanted ‘to ACT’ one – and he got that sooooo right! His Oscar-winning role doing Song For Jeffrey was one of the night’s highlights – and he got such an ovation for his antics that Martin was heard to comically say ‘I’m going to have to reassess Frank’s role in the band!’ There’s no substitute for experience meshed seamlessly with talent – and Frank darn near stole the evening... but for one thing… Yup, Martin was everything I'd hoped for and expected, and fitted that description to a tee! I was a handshake distance from him the whole evening – and he was ALL the superlatives I just used above and more. I’ve run out of high praise adjectives on Frank and the others. Like a guitarist playing his umpteenth solo of the night – I’m only gonna repeat some of the same I used earlier! So ditto all those adjectives used, where Mart and his playing and stage presence are concerned. You don’t need me to tell you – he played out of his skin – was a real character in the tween song banter – he responded to the crowd’s ‘observations’ with quick and witty ripostes – he was a genuine and high class star act. My some forty (?) year admiration escalated this night into absolute awe. Thank you M for such a great master class. This was a magnificent, brilliantly executed, so good-humoured and hugely enjoyable gig. The best I’ve been to in many, many years. Do come round again Mart and Co! And when it was over… they had a short break, with a towel each, in the side room: Then back out in the venue to mingle with the fans. They chatted, they shook hands with all, they signed things that folks had brought and had bought, they posed for pics with folks. They were men among equals – no standoffishness at all. True gents. Love ‘em all. Apologies for the essay – once I started it was apparent that the gig was so immense in quality, that I couldn’t sum it up in just a few words. Attachments:
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Post by maddogfagin on Oct 11, 2013 14:58:53 GMT
OK – a little more on the Sheffield gig of Mart’s current tour (Oct 8th 2013)… Apologies for the essay – once I started it was apparent that the gig was so immense in quality, that I couldn’t sum it up in just a few words. No apologies required Dunc. Good review from a musician's viewpoint and not a newspaper reporter's take on things. Btw "Still Loving You Tonight" was from Catfish Rising.
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Post by maddogfagin on Oct 11, 2013 15:02:49 GMT
Sidmouth Herald www.sidmouthherald.co.uk/Win tickets to see Martin Barre Band in BudleighFriday, October 11, 2013 Martin Barre has to be one of the longest-serving members of any top-flight rock band, having created a thousand memorable guitar riffs for the mighty Jethro Tull, debuting on their second album, Stand Up in 1969… Following their triumphant return to Fairport Convention’s annual Cropredy get-together in early August, Martin’s six-piece band is out on the road this autumn and will perform at Budleigh Salterton Public Hall on Sunday, November 10. “We play some good old-fashioned rock and some blues standards… I don’t like boring twelve-bar blues…well, they’re not boring - it’s great playing them - but I like to take the music a bit further! Then I’ve taken Tull things like Fat Man, New Day Yesterday, Song for Jeffrey and I’ve given them a bit of a kick-up-the… to make them slightly more oddball, a bit heavier… “So some things are messed with because it’s fun and other things just need to be left well alone! “By the time we get to Budleigh I think we’ll probably have another two or three new numbers in the set. The whole idea in my mind is to keep it really fresh, so it changes all the time, but it’ll be a great set. Good fun, I mean, if you aren’t having a great time on stage every night then something has to change and I make sure it changes before it gets to that point! So every gig’s a good one! “I read a lot of fan letters some saying Jethro Tull’s no good without Martin or Jethro Tull’s really good or my band’s really good – everyone has a different take on it... “But one guy said, look, get over it and look on the bright side! We had one great band and now we’ve got TWO, and that’s the way I look at it! Puts it in a nutshell really!” ■ You can win a free pair of tickets to the gig with a copy of Martin’s brand new CD thrown in for the runner-up if you can tell us: ■ Martin first played on the second Jethro Tull album Stand Up released in 1969. What was the title of their debut album? Was it:A). Songs from the Wood B) Too Old to Rock ‘n’ Roll: Too Young to Die! C) This Was ■ Answers on a postcard please to: Martin Barre Competition, Archant South West, Fair Oak Close, Exeter Airport Business Park,Clyst Honiton, EX5 2UL. Tickets are £18.50/20.50 or £25 on the door, by phoning 07891 663044 Or via: www.facebook.com/gypsymusicpromotions
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Post by maddogfagin on Oct 12, 2013 19:36:03 GMT
CUE AND PLAY: Martin Barre takes on our challengewww.miltonkeynes.co.uk/Former Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre is supporting the recent release of his fourth solo album Away with Words, with a UK tour – and stops off at The Stables on Monday. The elpee comprises new arrangements of Tull songs, and some brand new compositions. “Re-arranging and representing the Tull songs featured on this album became a very pleasant and rewarding task,” Martin said. “These lesser known songs have always been amongst my favourite pieces of music and reworking them brought back many good memories.” We asked Martin to dig deep into his musical collection and share his most favoured discs with us in Cue and Play... Tell us about the first record you bought/downloadedThe Dam Busters March by Eric Coates. I loved the movie as a youngster and the music was great An album you can’t live without, and whyI can’t live without After the Gold Rush by Neil Young; fabulous songs that you never tire of hearing and a brilliant voice Most embarrassing record in your collectionProbably Steam Locomotive Sounds! I collect model trains and bought it in a moment of madness. Your favourite cheesy discThe Shadows by Atlantis*, but I have to say it’s not cheesy in my opinion An album you wish you’d bought, but didn’tI wish I had more by Johnny Kid and the Pirates. Any of their albums. We played a lot of their tracks in my band at school. If we could grant you a wish to meet one musician or band, who would it be and why?I don’t wish to meet any of my favourite musicians to be honest, in case they might disappoint me with their personality and it would ruin the magic. There is also nothing I need to know that the music doesn’t already do. However, I have been incredibly fortunate to play with some incredible musicians. Name a song that never fails to pick you upBoys of Summer by Don Henley. A truly great song with beautiful guitar playing And one that chills you outAnything by Bach with Glenn Gould on piano What was the first gig you attendedMy first gig was Tony Sheridan and the Nightriders, who went on to be part of the Move, The Moody Blues, and other big Birmingham bands Tell us about your favourite record shop or online store, and what the appeal isNowadays, any shop that sells CDs is a goldmine. Tower Records in San Francisco was the ultimate store in the 70s. You can step into the shoes of your musical idol for 24 hours. Who do you choose and what do you do?The shoes would belong to Mark Knopfler and I would play a solo set in a small club Is there a new or undiscovered artist you think we need to hear?Mad Dog Macray. A fun band of Irish origins and a great whistle player. You can banish one artist to the bargain bin. Who do you choose?I cannot put a musician in a bin, we learn what not to do from bad music, so we need them all! *I reckon Martin meant "Atlantis" by the Shadows but then it's either a typo or a memory glitchMD
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Post by steelmonkey on Oct 12, 2013 21:38:48 GMT
Brilliant and pleasurable to read review by HFA up there...thanks !
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Post by journeyman on Oct 13, 2013 8:19:13 GMT
Wow, what a great Q & A ! We need more stuff like this being asked to our favorite artists. Steam Locomotive Sounds.... an odd purchase indeed Martin.
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Post by Tull50 on Oct 13, 2013 17:46:24 GMT
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Post by hardliner on Oct 15, 2013 17:26:55 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 15, 2013 19:29:51 GMT
Thanks for the link hardliner. And of course you're right Clive has still got it and more. Probably Tull's greatest drummer
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Post by Tull50 on Oct 17, 2013 20:56:12 GMT
Martin Barre & Band: The Classic Music Of Jethro TullSunday 20 Oct - Time: 20:00 www.hotjazzclub.de/veranstaltung/martin-barre-band-the-classic-music-of-jethro-tull/Google translation: A legend plays legendary music . Martin Barre from 1968 to 2012, guitarist for Jethro Tull . In addition to Ian Anderson , he was the figurehead of the extravagant British rock band . His haunting guitar playing owes the only Grammy , the band the band's history . For the instrumental part of the album " Crest Of A Knave " it was the first and only Grammy ever awarded in the category of Best Hard Rock and Metal performance. Barres great pride are his awards he received for his solo work on the album " Aqualung ": In the U.S., his game under the 25 best solos ever in the United Kingdom and one of the 20 best solos ever elected . After Jethro Tull inserts a longer break from touring stated Martin together a new band in order to bring especially in recent years, never to rarely heard classic songs by Jethro Tull on stage. With his new band , the former musician from Jethro Tull and includes top musicians of the same musical background, Martin Barre will carry the power of the blues and rock of the early history of the legendary band account . Classics such as " Thick As a Brick" and " Locomotive Breath " will not be missing in the program. Martin Barre ( g) , Jonathan Noyce ( b ) , Frank Mead (sax , fl , harmonica ) , Pat O'May ( g) , Dan Crisp (voc , g) , George Lindsay (drums )
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2013 12:54:51 GMT
Google translate; Interview mit Jethro Tull-Gitarrist Martin Barre in Siegburg spielt Stücke seiner Band
Von Ingo Eisnerwww.general-anzeiger-bonn.de/region/kultur/Martin-Barre-in-Siegburg-spielt-Stuecke-seiner-Band-article1177766.htmlInterview with Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre in Siegburg his band plays pieces By Ingo Eisner SIEGBURG . Who deals with progressive rock , in the folk, blues , jazz and classical music has its roots , comes to " Jethro Tull " not over. The British band , which was launched in 1967 by singer and flutist Ian Anderson , has sold more than 60 million records . Now the guitarist plays in Siegburg . A piece of music history : Guitarist Martin Barre ( right) and the singer and flautist Ian Anderson (left) of the band ' Jethro Tull ' earlier rocked the stage together . Photo: AP In addition to Anderson since 1968 also included guitarist Martin Barre of the most influential members of the band that inspired with albums such as " Aqualung " and " Thick as a Brick" . Barres dexterity , his sharp riffs and extended solos between refined the band's songs , which currently inserts a long break from touring . Barre put together a new band , the guest appearance this Saturday in Siegburg. Mr. Barre, the fire still burns within you for your music and live performances ? Martin Barre : Of course , the fire still burns . I 'm still hungry. My band is young , I 'm one of them and we play with more energy than ever before. They play during the tour rarely or never belonged classic Jethro Tull with a new band , they have compiled . Which songs will you play ? Barre : We are a couple of really rare Jethro Tull songs like " Minstrel in the Gallery " or " To cry you a song" play that were not brought to the stage for many years. There will also be a few surprises. Jethro Tull will go for again on tour and record a new album ? Barre : It is planned for a longer period neither an album nor a Jethro Tull tour. My new album " Away with Words " is a mix of Tull songs and my own stuff . If the fans because even songs of your solo albums get to hear ? Cash : Of course. I'll play a few instrumental pieces from my solo albums and there will definitely be a couple of blues-rock surprises. Most British guitarists such as Eric Clapton, Peter Green , Jimmi Page and Jeff Beck, who as you started in the 60s were influenced by the blues , especially Albert , BB and Freddie King . Do you? Barre then I have also heard a lot of black music. Motown , Soul and Blues . My influences are quite diverse , however . I especially love melodies , in any music. Is it true that initially the later Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi was Anderson's first choice for Jethro Tull, although they had also played , and finally the second audition got the job, even though they played without amp? Barre : Oh yes, this story is true . And since his audition on the top of a six- storey residential apartment building took place , I had to actually do without amplifiers. However, I was left with the job. You have just published " Away with Words" , a new solo album. What are your next projects? Barre : give more concerts and more tours . I will also bring out a 2014 blues-rock album , for which I have already recorded four songs the person Martin Barre was born on 17 November 1946 in Birmingham the light of day . Since 1968 he is the lead guitarist for " Jethro Tull " and next to Ian Anderson , the mainstay of the band that wrote with albums such as " Aqualung " and " Thick as a Brick" rock & roll history . Barre, who has released several solo albums and in 1989 received a Grammy for his guitar playing on the Jethro Tull album " Crest of a Knave ," alongside guitar plays a variety of other instruments such as bouzouki and flute. Barre is married and has a recording studio . Martin Barre and his band perform on Saturday 26 October , from 21 to clock in Kubana Live Club in Siegburg on the Zeithstraße . Tickets cost 23 euros in advance and 26 € at the box office . Articles from 23.10.2013
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Post by rredmond on Oct 23, 2013 14:16:07 GMT
Great stuff! Thanks! --Ron--
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Post by maddogfagin on Oct 23, 2013 15:20:22 GMT
I will also bring out a 2014 blues-rock album , for which I have already recorded four songs Seems almost to be going neck 'n' neck with the headmaster in the recording studio. 2014 is going to be expensive
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Post by maddogfagin on Oct 27, 2013 8:59:44 GMT
Set list from Münster - HotJazzClub Murphy's law Minstrel in the gallery To cry you a song Watch your step After you Steal your heart away Thick as a brick Steal Home Rock me baby Wond'ring aloud Thorazine shuffle Song for Jeffrey Paparazzi Lament of the spalpeen/Martin's jig/Hymn 43 Crossroads Sugar Babe Overlord Teacher Fat man A new day yesterday Encore:Still loving you tonight Locomotive breath Forum member Clasp, who sent me the set list, said "Martin's show on Sunday was very nice. Only 80 - 100 people but a amazing atmosphere". Thanks for the set list, much appreciated
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 6, 2013 10:20:21 GMT
vimeo.com/77975937Song for Jeffrey by The Martin Barre Band recorded at Middle Farm Studios by James Bragg. vimeo.com/77975936Watch Your Step by The Martin Barre Band recorded at Middle Farm Studios by James Bragg.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2013 15:15:29 GMT
Martin brings the sounds of Jethro Tull to hall By Herald Express | Posted: November 07, 2013 www.thisisdevon.co.uk/Martin-brings-sounds-Jethro-Tull-hall/story-20046362-detail/story.html#ixzz2jyNiYkkG
JETHRO Tull guitarist Martin Barre plays at Budleigh Salterton Public Hall on Sunday night, bringing his six-piece band with him. Lead guitar with Jethro Tull for 44 years, Martin's distinctive playing has been a major factor in their long and successful career, which has produced album sales exceeding 60million worldwide. Martin has worked with many artists including Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, Gary Moore, Jo Bonamassa and Mark Knopfler but with Tull currently on sabbatical, Martin's band plays a mix of his favourite blues and rock standards seasoned with classic tracks from the Tull catalogue, some not performed for many years. distinctive: Martin Barre
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Post by hardliner on Nov 10, 2013 20:49:09 GMT
vimeo.com/77975937Song for Jeffrey by The Martin Barre Band recorded at Middle Farm Studios by James Bragg. vimeo.com/77975936Watch Your Step by The Martin Barre Band recorded at Middle Farm Studios by James Bragg. Brilliant efforts from Martin. Really enjoying this back to roots material he is doing at present. The version of Fat Man is top draw as well,very different. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBWWkqxGMEQ
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Post by JTull 007 on Nov 13, 2013 3:34:32 GMT
Siegburg, Club Kubana October 26, 2013 Video by Micheal Weigand
1.) Murphy's Paw (Barre) 2.) Minstrel in the Gallery (Jethro Tull) 3.) To Cry you a song (Jethro Tull) 4.) Watch your step (Barre)
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Post by rredmond on Nov 13, 2013 14:36:32 GMT
Honestly that was truly awesome. Who's that other guitarist? Great stuff. Thanks! --Ron--
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 13, 2013 15:43:06 GMT
Honestly that was truly awesome. Who's that other guitarist? Great stuff. Thanks! --Ron-- Either Dan Crisp (vocals/acoustic guitar/bouzouki) or Pat O'May (electric guitar/bouzouki/vocals).
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Post by steelmonkey on Nov 17, 2013 14:48:11 GMT
Happy Birthday, I think today and am to lazy to verify before I post, to the good and great Martin Barre. Guitarist, runner, family man, Tull icon , Ian bossiness absorber and universally acknowledged nice guy. I wish MB a healthy, happy year and hope to see the current band visit the USA. So far, it looks like positive feedback, rave reviews and fun onstage will indeed lengthen the tour....sound familiar ?
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 17, 2013 15:11:15 GMT
Bernie is 100% correct. Happy Birthday Martin Lancelot Barre.
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Post by maddogfagin on Dec 26, 2013 9:28:36 GMT
From Martin's facebook page: Merry Christmas to all my friends out there. As you can see I got just what I wanted this Christmas!!!!! See you in 2014, lots of gigs in the pipeline.
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Post by maddogfagin on Jan 5, 2014 17:40:05 GMT
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Post by futureshock on Jan 11, 2014 1:51:44 GMT
Happy New Guitar to Martin of Barre&Bar&Chord. Most welcome news that the album and tour are making a hit! Calgary is not as far away as Mars and further than Liverpool from anywhere. Maybe it will be on a tour?
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