Little known Strawbs related fact: During 2008 Dave Lambert learned that he is listed as co-writer of the b side “I Didn’t Get Where I Am Today” of the single Flamboyant"( 2004) by the Pet Shop Boys it features riffs from his own "Fathers name is Dad
I can be found quite often at "Witchwood" the Strawbs discussion group where I have been a member for longer than some would wish.
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They already have homes in Canada USA Britain of course Poland Denmark Holland and New Zealand and more that I have forgotten.
You never know who you might bump in to when wearing one whether its at a Strawbs gig or downtown in New York. All Witchwood are a friendly bunch, full of wordly wisdom, so why don't you pop in to "Yahoo groups" and add your own profile.
It helps if you have an interest in music of Strawbs or something similar, but I'm sure we would give a friendly welcome to any one else if they want a little discussion.
Music
It changes all the time, but somethings never do.
Strawbs
Gillingham festival - photo courtesy of Strawbette 1
And .......Full Electric Band captured at The Landmark Theatre by Alison Brown see http://www.strawbsweb.co.uk/
and Lambert Cronk Dave Cousins & also the Blue Angel Orchestra Hudson Ford Ming Hat High Society.Rod Coombes John Hawken Brian Willoughby / Cathryn Craig Blue Weaver Roy Hill Fire Dave Lambert Chas Cronk - whenever they are playing I'll do my best to be there.
Other than that many over the years some in no particular order Mostly Autumn. Dead Like Harry. Aloneme. Jonathan Kelly. Rick Wakeman.Yes.Family.Capability Brown.Robert Wyatt. Soft Machine. Clifford T Ward.Twelfth Night.James Taylor. String Driven Thing. Floyd. Rare Bird. Stackridge. Alan Hull. Lindisfarne. Jethro Tull. Ian Anderson. Kitaro. Krazy Kat.early Genesis. Marillion.Matching Mole.McKendree Spring Nektar. Colin Scot.Neil Young. CNY. Argent. Rod Argent. Audience. Barclay James Harvest.Curved Air.Philip Goodhand Tait.Greenslade.Peter Hamill.Roy Harper. Juicy Lucy.SteveHillage.Hawkwind
but in 2008 add
Fiamma Fumana, Kila, Jackie Leven,Urusen, Devon Sproule, State of Undress, Stornaway
and 2009 The Imagined Village, The Travelling Band, Belinda O'Hooley, Jon Allen, Martin Stephenson, The Strawberry Fools,
The Travelling Band at the Larmer Tree festival 2009
Oh. I had better mention Strawbjorn as well and whilst I think about it mustn't forget the Strawberry Mousse Boys impressive debut in a hotel room in Bilston
Here are some videos from acts other than Strawbs that I have enjoyed that I have when out and about this year
Not my specialist subject. I know they start with a beginning except when directors try to be clever and give you the ending first and then show you how they got there.
Most films do however usually finish with an ending. Though sometimes you have to work it out yourself because the ending is left for you to guess. (Sometimes there is a sequel being planned - (How exciting ! )
Television
Nothing to say except I used to like Whispering Bob, before the show got taken over.
Books
Well booklet actually - the one which came with the Strawbs boxed set A Taste of Strawbs.
Rick Wakeman 6 Wives at Hampton Court - short pre show video. You may need to wait for a few seconds for it to play or additionally pause the music player to help view successfully
Recently involved in a little project under the guise of Symphonic Bcc, please come and be a friend at
Purr purr, lots of cuddles thank you. Our maid has an annoying habit of trying to sit on our sofa (!) and has no sense of urgency when it comes to feeding us (!!) but she does have some uses. xx
Thanks for the request and welcome to Larry Friends and Family's friends! We are PSYCHED to be opening for Acoustic Strawbs on July 3rd at the Strand in Lakewood NJ. Thanks and best regards, LF&F
My, you've been busy since the last time I popped over!
Nice song on your player, and I like the little snippet of Rick's Hampton Court do although it's a bit sort of Hitchcock eerie, as though "the birds" (not The Byrds) might suddenly appear isn't it. Or maybe I'm just a little over-tired!
We know there's not much GOLD & SILVER about this year and the kids are acting like BEASTS IN CAGES, but you GROWN-UPS need to find a COOL WAY TO LIVE, so let yourself get LOST IN ROMANCE and indulge all your BAD HABITS this Christmas!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from High Society
“I Never Go Out In The Rain” (Angel Air Records) contains recordings from 1980 right up to the present day, the current line-up being Terry Cassidy – Vocals, Richard Hudson – guitars and vocals, Simon Bishop – guitars and vocals and Dickey Baldwin – basses and vocals.
It will be released on January 12th 2009 and be available from all good retailers, or can be purchased direct from Angel Air Records.
HOWEVER - BE WARNED! - Prolonged exposure to these aural delights may not only create a feeling of warmth and well-being within you, but may also, (perish the thought!) bring a smile to your face!
Allsorts...Roy Hill Friday....Paul Weller Saturday (with Phil Jupitus joining him for Town Called Malice as the third encore)....not forgetting 2 hours in a freezing cold hall with the windows open watching Georgia get her karate black belt on Saturday morning. It was her ambition to get it before she's 16 so she's a happy bunny.
Ah yes, I'm here now and have spotted your magical update. Very nice it looks and puts me to shame. I think I could do with a little revamp too (watch it!!)
Dunno if that will work, but it said "Add a photo!" so I thought I'd better do as I was told. This is where the real Elvis is, unfortunately.
