Half Formed Things are a special group, dear to the hearts of Karen and me, and it seems a growing number of others too from the great level of warmth and appreciation in a packed ballroom! This time back to a 3 piece following Nici’s return to Oz, but they seem just as good as ever this way helped by fine sound and light show.
They also keep evolving and improving with a number of new songs. Those performed solo by Matthew and Morgan were very good, but it’s when they sing together that the magic happens most … a spectacular mix of beautiful voices and music with outstanding drumming from Stewart. Go see them asap! AND the gig raised a lot of money for the Australian bush fire emergency.Β Please help them raise more by buying their album or donatingΒ … see – https://www.facebook.com/halfformedthings/
I never miss my favourite singer/songwriter AnaΓ―s when she comes to Scotland nowadays. This time supported by her new ‘folk supergroup’ Bonny Light Horseman. So this was the first time I had seen her perform with a full band, which was cool!
The show started with a set from Bonny Light Horseman led by AnaΓ―s, Eric D. Johnson (from the band Fruit Bats) and multi-instrumentalist Josh Kaufman. I haven’t really been impressed by the re-vamped old folk songs on their album (a bit dull for my taste), but it’s a more enjoyable experience live, particularly the guitar playing of Josh which is superb … a revelation in fact! I must check him out more.
After the interval AnaΓ―s took centre stage for her own material which is what I really love and the band gave added variety to songs I’d heard her sing so often. I still prefer her solo though which she did for a few songs. What I really, really want though is more new original songs from her once she get this Hadestown and BLH stuff out of the way!
We had such a blast at the Voodoo Rooms on Saturday opening up for the amazing Bowie Blinders. Thanks to everyone who helped make such a great night for such a brilliant crowd.Β Love on ya! π
Many thanks again to the management and staff of Whistlebinkies for hosting us and to all who joined in with us so enthusiastically on a fun filled, festive Thursday evening. Also pleased to see so many βnewβ songs go down so well. What a brilliant venue, will be back there very soon. Happy New Year All ! xx The Postcards π
2019 has been a pretty good year for me in general (if you can ignore the dire politics and planet destruction). Esp. a great year for music, itβs been a lot of fun for me and lots of good times with friends. I counted 66 gigs, Including playing with The Postcards, and The Big Light, discovered some great new music and I also started to get back into recording too (more next year).
Best Gigs β
A very close run decision since I had so many outstanding ones, but my Gig of the Year award has to go to Kagoule at Broadcast in February β¦ Perfect set, perfectly played β¦ a superb performance all round from one of my favourite bands.
We had an absolute blast at Ewanβs 50th birthday party. If you want us for a private party or a fundraiser you know where to find us. Reasonable rates for the former and nothing for the latter. We reckon there are more audience pics to come but meanwhile hereβs the band in full effect and our Neil getting so excited he joins the dancers while still singing. Thanks to Aldona for booking us and for the lovely recommendation on our page.
George Glen 