I went to see Planxty last night. How refreshing to see a band where virtuosity (and the instrumental interplay was sparkling) was entirely at the service of the music, and not on display for it’s own sake. How wonderful to hear a band with an equal balance of songs and tunes. And how great to be reminded just what it was that they gave us that pulled so many people into the music.
If you get the chance, catch them while you can!
I think the abiding memory of the evening will be 1,200 people singing the chorus of Cliff of Dooneen, and going in to the men’s toilet after the gig, which was full of men whistling ‘As I Roved Out’ (I don’t know what they were whistling in the ladies)
Mark
There were lots of people down for the Planxty gigs at the Porterhouse yesterday, the tunes were great. Many of them knew about the session from this website. Thanks again Jeremy!
Going to see the boys tonight, Lunasa tomorrow. Can't wait!!
Yeah, i think that's what tyhey used do, Donogh and Trevor
used do most of the arranging.
Interesting approach I suppose given that they're the backers
Nobody said why the bogs were full of people - because they didn't have an interval !
And the "no drinks" rule is the house, not the band.
But yes, they were magnifico, and a modern pa meant you could appreciate some of the interplay between the instruments much more than in the '70's. ( Boring old fart who remembers their last gig at the Barbican too, and university halls, and C Sharp House. )t
We were at a session near Rochester, NY, last summer, and somebody said they had friends who would be flying over to London just for the concert. I've never gone that far for a gig.›
Well I managed to catch the final night in London. What can I say - it was wonderful! Too may highlights to list, just buy the DVD and you'll get some idea of what it was like. And no, I don't do marketing for them.
I went down to the Planxty concert in London last Sun from North Wales.They were awesome! It was indeed a rare privilege.I remember their songs from my student days but never saw them live.Luka Bloom, Christy's younger brother did a set first- also a great talent.To me they encapsulate what the tradition is about.For all you people out there who missed this session get the DVD! It's a gem.Long live the music!
I saw Planxty's last gig on Monday night... superb stuff.
I got there 90 minutes early and the doors were open so I went in to the empty Barbican Hall when Luka Bloom happened to be there warming up. A private Luka Bloom gig! It was so cool... I'd never heard him play before, but he is a truly awesome guitarist...
Slightly concerned that Christy said "we don't really know where to go next"... I hope that doesn't mean no more Planxty gigs.
The old ones are the best!
The old ones are the best!
I went to see Planxty last night. How refreshing to see a band where virtuosity (and the instrumental interplay was sparkling) was entirely at the service of the music, and not on display for it’s own sake. How wonderful to hear a band with an equal balance of songs and tunes. And how great to be reminded just what it was that they gave us that pulled so many people into the music.
If you get the chance, catch them while you can!
I think the abiding memory of the evening will be 1,200 people singing the chorus of Cliff of Dooneen, and going in to the men’s toilet after the gig, which was full of men whistling ‘As I Roved Out’ (I don’t know what they were whistling in the ladies)
Mark
# Posted on January 31st 2005 by Ottery
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There were lots of people down for the Planxty gigs at the Porterhouse yesterday, the tunes were great. Many of them knew about the session from this website. Thanks again Jeremy!
Going to see the boys tonight, Lunasa tomorrow. Can't wait!!
# Posted on January 31st 2005 by Conán McDonnell
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Who's the new guitarist with Lunasa ?
# Posted on January 31st 2005 by BegF
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New guitarist? What happened to Donough?
# Posted on January 31st 2005 by Q
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Persuing other muscial avenues, apparantly.
# Posted on January 31st 2005 by BegF
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Planxty and Lunasa in one week, Conan ....
You wait hours for a bus and then two arrive together(!)
# Posted on January 31st 2005 by Ottery
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Is it to be closer, more often, to his fair lady? or creative differences?
It'll change things, fer sure... didn't he do most of the arranging?
# Posted on January 31st 2005 by Q
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Pauline, aye probably.
Yeah, i think that's what tyhey used do, Donogh and Trevor
used do most of the arranging.
Interesting approach I suppose given that they're the backers
# Posted on January 31st 2005 by BegF
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Rumor I heard is that Donogh and Pauline are getting together a band. Should be stellar.
# Posted on January 31st 2005 by Zina Lee
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You're always in the know !!!!
# Posted on January 31st 2005 by BegF
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Nah, I'm just willing to listen to gossip.
# Posted on January 31st 2005 by Zina Lee
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Re: The thread subject.
If it were only that easy.
KFG
# Posted on January 31st 2005 by KFG
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Nobody said why the bogs were full of people - because they didn't have an interval !
And the "no drinks" rule is the house, not the band.
But yes, they were magnifico, and a modern pa meant you could appreciate some of the interplay between the instruments much more than in the '70's. ( Boring old fart who remembers their last gig at the Barbican too, and university halls, and C Sharp House. )t
# Posted on February 1st 2005 by Guernsey Pete
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We were at a session near Rochester, NY, last summer, and somebody said they had friends who would be flying over to London just for the concert. I've never gone that far for a gig.›
# Posted on February 1st 2005 by Guernsey Pete
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Well I managed to catch the final night in London. What can I say - it was wonderful! Too may highlights to list, just buy the DVD and you'll get some idea of what it was like. And no, I don't do marketing for them.
# Posted on February 1st 2005 by Conán McDonnell
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I think what is needed is a new supergroup which will tour Ireland and bring the excitement of trad to a new audience like planxty did when they began
# Posted on February 1st 2005 by ennisman
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Like, er, a re-formed Planxty!!!
# Posted on February 1st 2005 by Conán McDonnell
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Or an original Lunasa.
# Posted on February 1st 2005 by John J.
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Lunaxty?
# Posted on February 1st 2005 by Ottery
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I went down to the Planxty concert in London last Sun from North Wales.They were awesome! It was indeed a rare privilege.I remember their songs from my student days but never saw them live.Luka Bloom, Christy's younger brother did a set first- also a great talent.To me they encapsulate what the tradition is about.For all you people out there who missed this session get the DVD! It's a gem.Long live the music!
# Posted on February 1st 2005 by banjoian
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I saw Planxty's last gig on Monday night... superb stuff.
I got there 90 minutes early and the doors were open so I went in to the empty Barbican Hall when Luka Bloom happened to be there warming up. A private Luka Bloom gig! It was so cool... I'd never heard him play before, but he is a truly awesome guitarist...
Slightly concerned that Christy said "we don't really know where to go next"... I hope that doesn't mean no more Planxty gigs.
# Posted on February 2nd 2005 by ReubenH