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From: Bob Fiddaman Date: Thursday, 22 April 2004, at 5:38 pm
There isn't many concerts that can leave one feeling completely satisfied - well not since the days of Acca Dacca and Big Country. But wait......... we have the Casbah Club, a five peice set of muso's who probably have a combined age nearing the 300 mark.
With a sense of great anticipation, after reviews on this board, I got into the spirit of things with my buddy Arun and met a few familiar faces. Was surprised to see so much merchandise on sale and even more suprised to see the Big Country wooly hats - only wish I would have bought more funds so I could have purchased one.
For those of you that don't know, Bilston is a suburb of Wolverhampton and when we arrived, via the Metro tram, it seemed like a scene from the film 28 Days Later with empty streets and a few locals 'yim yammin' in the pubs.
The Robin 2 was a former temple for the Asian community but there was to be no praying tonight.
The support act were eye candy at best, their choice of songs not really hitting the spot. They have incredible talent and use harmonising vocals to great effect but they wasn't my cup of tea and I found their set quite 'sleepy', sorry girls.
The Casbah Club hit the stage some 15 minutes after the girls had left to the hypnotic backing tape of Eastworld - 'backing' being the operative word hear as it sounds as though it is being played backwards. The set was a trip down memory lane for BC and Jam fans alike. JJ announced that he had a sore throat and later told the audience the Bruce Foxton had also been ill to which the Winker responded 'He's had the shits'. The band was tight and the setlist most enjoyable - Brucie even gave me a couple of bars of AC/DC's 'It's A Long Way To The Top' after I shouted - 'BRUCIE, GIMME SOME MALCOLM YOUNG' - He and I are both of the same opinion that Malcolm Young is a great rhythm guitarist.
I disagree with Caroline's earlier post as I thought the venue was pretty packed - it was the stage floor that seemed rather sparse.
If you are in two minds as to whether you should go and see the CC then let me tell you that you will be pleasantly suprised by the passion shown by JJ - Where has this guy been hiding? He knows the songs word for word and plays and sings with a smile on his face - something we were so accustommed to with Stuart. He claimed to have a sore throat - it never showed. I have witnessed BC with Mike Peters and thought he complimented them well but JJ goes that one step further with his stage presence and energy.
Bruce Watson played solidly as ever and added a few one - liners along the way. Again, Bruce showed his great love for music and it was nice to see him play the lead breaks. The bloke never stands still so I don't know whether my photo's of him will turn out good - Slow down Brucie - before we know it you'll be wearing a schoolboy uniform and duck - walking across the stage!!!!
Mark was, well, Mark - playing as though he had been presented with a new drum kit. How on earth does he play faultless all the time?
Josh was rolling along nicely on the keyboards - the guy deserves a lot of credit for keeping things as tight as they were.
Bruce Foxton still looks 11 and his bass licks defy logic - last time I counted I had four fingers and a thumb on my right hand - the stuff he plays I would need at least 10 fingers on one hand!!!!
All in all a very entertaining night with some of the old favourites going down a treat. Chance was the highlight for me - close your eyes and you were back in the Barra's.
You did us proud lads - keep on rockin. I, for one, cannot wait for some new material and shall be knocking on Mr Grant's door for my order.
Thanks - all 5 of you for a great night.
Fiddy
From: Bob Fiddaman Date: Thursday, 22 April 2004, at 5:38 pm
There isn't many concerts that can leave one feeling completely satisfied - well not since the days of Acca Dacca and Big Country. But wait......... we have the Casbah Club, a five peice set of muso's who probably have a combined age nearing the 300 mark.
For those of you that don't know, Bilston is a suburb of Wolverhampton and when we arrived, via the Metro tram, it seemed like a scene from the film 28 Days Later with empty streets and a few locals 'yim yammin' in the pubs.
The Robin 2 was a former temple for the Asian community but there was to be no praying tonight.
The Casbah Club hit the stage some 15 minutes after the girls had left to the hypnotic backing tape of Eastworld - 'backing' being the operative word hear as it sounds as though it is being played backwards. The set was a trip down memory lane for BC and Jam fans alike. JJ announced that he had a sore throat and later told the audience the Bruce Foxton had also been ill to which the Winker responded 'He's had the shits'. The band was tight and the setlist most enjoyable - Brucie even gave me a couple of bars of AC/DC's 'It's A Long Way To The Top' after I shouted - 'BRUCIE, GIMME SOME MALCOLM YOUNG' - He and I are both of the same opinion that Malcolm Young is a great rhythm guitarist.
I disagree with Caroline's earlier post as I thought the venue was pretty packed - it was the stage floor that seemed rather sparse.
If you are in two minds as to whether you should go and see the CC then let me tell you that you will be pleasantly suprised by the passion shown by JJ - Where has this guy been hiding? He knows the songs word for word and plays and sings with a smile on his face - something we were so accustommed to with Stuart. He claimed to have a sore throat - it never showed. I have witnessed BC with Mike Peters and thought he complimented them well but JJ goes that one step further with his stage presence and energy.
Bruce Watson played solidly as ever and added a few one - liners along the way. Again, Bruce showed his great love for music and it was nice to see him play the lead breaks. The bloke never stands still so I don't know whether my photo's of him will turn out good - Slow down Brucie - before we know it you'll be wearing a schoolboy uniform and duck - walking across the stage!!!!
Mark was, well, Mark - playing as though he had been presented with a new drum kit. How on earth does he play faultless all the time?
Josh was rolling along nicely on the keyboards - the guy deserves a lot of credit for keeping things as tight as they were.
Bruce Foxton still looks 11 and his bass licks defy logic - last time I counted I had four fingers and a thumb on my right hand - the stuff he plays I would need at least 10 fingers on one hand!!!!
All in all a very entertaining night with some of the old favourites going down a treat. Chance was the highlight for me - close your eyes and you were back in the Barra's.
You did us proud lads - keep on rockin. I, for one, cannot wait for some new material and shall be knocking on Mr Grant's door for my order.
Thanks - all 5 of you for a great night.
Fiddy
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