Show 35 – ‘Three From Leith Presents:’
Well, as my Granny used to say, “That’s it a’ as far awa’ as ever it was again” – and wise words they are indeed. The ‘Three From Leith Presents:’ gig has been and gone, and I think I can safely say that it was a huge success and that all present had a fabulous night !
Everything went smoothly and like a dream. I was in my element getting to see everyone live, people were dancing and swaying about, everyone whooped and cheered and I managed to keep my anonymity pretty darned well 😉
All of the bands had fun and cheered each other on, and after all was said and done we made our way to a local hostelry to celebrate with a few beers and oddly-name shooters. We had a ‘win-the-shooter-that-the-Santa-Dog-table-ordered-by-mistake’ quiz, ably won by Stewart whose intellect was working slightly faster than the rest of the Opal Sky table. Bowel habits were discussed (heh heh !!). Martin came up with a series of badge suggestions worthy of someone obsessed with educational subjects. Rob acquired a faraway look inspired by his return to Edinburgh, a city he lived in and loved.
Basically, we all had a great night and everyone got on like a house on fire. So, if you missed it – here’s a chance to relive what the night was like, musically:
Chocyamo – Leaves
Winning the prize for being the youngest-looking band of the night, and for the best leaps off into the audience. Oh, and for impressing Martin Maidment with their melodica (as he brought his along too !)
Chocyamo’s Myspace
Lindsay’s MySpace
Andrew’s MySpace
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Santa Dog – Chemical (2006)
For their prizewinning antique of the evening (Martin, oldest man on stage on the night !), buying me my dinner and refusing to let me pay for a round of shooters ! Oh, and for giving me such a good laugh with their post-gig banter and conversations. Nice one ! But most of all for being the catalyst for the event, for arranging the venue and the support bands and for creating the stunning posters. My undying thanks, love and respect to you all.
Santa Dog’s MySpace
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Opal Sky – Dead & Gone
Yes, I’ve played this before on TFL, but it’s a stunning song and even more breathtaking when it’s played live. Prizes go to Thilo for his bad-hair-hiding woolly hat, despite the heat on stage, and to Karina for her crackling rapport and bantering with the audience.
Opal Sky’s MySpace
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This week’s Scottish Expression is absent; it will return next week !
The soundbed is ‘Rumble Groove’ courtesy of George Fletcher – Bourbon Renewal on the PMN.
Three From Leith theme-tune by Alex Aitken
Big props given out to:
Tom the soundman at Cabaret Voltaire for his top work and getting it all spot on.
“Ruby Studios – Rob Williams from Santa Dog’s studio, as used by Santa Dog, Mr Bennett and Slow, amongst many others.
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April 24th, 2006 12:50
hi Grant!
another much enjoyed podcast, thanks! couldn’t make it so it was good to get a feel for what it was like. think I’m living at the furthest place you can be from Scotland so sadly it’s a bit hard to make it to the concert in person. (hmmm, no, not quite, checked my globe and Wellington New Zealand is the furthest… Sydney is a bit closer ^_^)!
April 25th, 2006 16:02
Grant, sounds like I missed a great gig there. As I was listening, I was going to comment that if they all performed as well on stage as they did in the studio, it must have been fantastic. But you said they did…
All three tracks were really strong songs. Well done Chocyamo, Santa Dog and Opal Sky.
I’m now off to buy the electrical language merc van, just to drive up to Scotland for the next TFL extravaganza!