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To get off the Keens for once on this forum..

Was anyone at Kew Gardens last night to see the brilliant Gipsy Kings?

Fran Naughton ● 6165d31 Comments

I think Neil Chippendale may be in Australia.  Diana Krall will be in London in October so maybe Elvis Costello will be too.

Philippa Bond ● 6146d

Used to see his dad when he sang with the Jo Loss band at the Hammersmith Palais - that dates me ! I think he was called Brendan McManus but could be wrong. He had a great voice.

Pat Kingham ● 6152d

I used to go to school with him in Hounslow!  Where is Elvis Costello (or when i was at school with him... Declan McManus) playing?

Fran Naughton ● 6152d

Just got tickets to see Elvis Costello solo.

Neil Chippendale ● 6152d

The Who in Sydney?  I thought that the O2 was too far to go!Thanks re Walter Trout.  I notice that there is an October UK tour and I'll mention it.  John Mayall was at Wembley with BB King recently.Last meal out was double egg and chips at the Ritz in King Street.  What a treat!

Philippa Bond ● 6153d

Saw The Who in Sydney recently. Wonderful night. Also saw Madness, another great night. Tickets to see The Specials in two weeks and Steeley Span in a couple of months.

Neil Chippendale ● 6162d

Sorry for all the Brentford people on this forum who (tried) to get off the BORING BORING 'Topic'????? forum of the Keens.....I went to Prezzo's on Brentford Lock last week... The food and service was great........

Fran Naughton ● 6163d

I saw Rick Wakeman at Hampton Court about a month ago  doing his album "The Six Wives of Henry VIII ... brilliant.........

Fran Naughton ● 6163d

It you like Clapton you should try and see Walter Trout.  Like Clapton, Walter Trout  was another of John Mayalls  'apprentices'  many years ago.

Steve Taylor ● 6163d

OooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooLeonard Cohen at Brooklands on Saturday in the rain too I’m told and “it was a fabulous concert”!

Jim Lawes ● 6163d

He certainly has a passionate following..Leonard Cohen..a big comeback they say after losing all his money some years back.

Jim Lawes ● 6163d

Yes, 74 he is,  and I loved the way he 'tipped his hat' in appreciation of the audience. I real Gent!!Unlike Dylan, who my partner dragged me kicking and screaming to see at the O2 in APril, and he hardly acknowledged that he had an audience!!!

Steve Taylor ● 6163d

I can't believe that Leonard Cohen is 74 years old!!!!!!!!!!!????

Fran Naughton ● 6163d

Well I loved Leonard Cohen years ago.  When I was feeling down or just thoughtful I'd start playing Cohen then move on to Dylan and then gradually on probably ending with the Stones. Last year I knew there was a tour and waited for the dates but could only find him at the O2 when I prefer smaller venues (subsequently he played RAH). It sold out.  I was cross and bemoaned the fact I'd dithered, hadn't booked and lost the opportunity.Son suddenly phoned to say that more tickets were available. This time I was determined not to miss him. Partner moaned how it would be better to watch on TV the O2 is so big. Did I really want to go?  Yes.Partner tried to escape and went abroad and then extended stay. Would it still be possible?  It wouldn't be the same on my own or with someone else as it was my birthday treat. I was miserable.  A colleague reckoned it could be possible. I booked train tickets across London and met Partner off the plane at Heathrow and we went hot foot and train and tube straight to the O2 and arrived in time for Partner to read his emails to catch up on work. Partner moaned again about the size of the place.It was an absolutely brilliant show.  With such a great band and backing it wasn't like watching someone who was a shadow of his former self.  If his voice was slightly different or no longer as strong then it wasn't noticeable such were the arrangements of the songs with the accompaniment. They call it a show.  Partner has been telling colleagues how amazed he was at how good it was. I've been biting my tongue.I hope I have as much energy as Leonard Cohen when I am 74 as he just bounced onto the stage. I'm so pleased I put the effort into getting to a live concert just the once.  It was an awful lot of work but it was really worth it!  Take a look on Youtube you'll find some good performances.  What a master. 

Philippa Bond ● 6163d

I also think Leanard Cohen is dreary and I would never go and see him but I have to admit I gave the concert a glance the other night (on TV when my wife was watching) and he was actually great. Very talented yet most humble and sings with much passion. And the backing singers were something to behold.....:-)

Steve Taylor ● 6164d

No offence taken Jim and thanks for the beautiful vase of flowers xxxxxxxxxx

Fran Naughton ● 6164d

No offence was intended Fran. As you know I have followed your family story with compassion...and my thoughts register each time I pass the memorial bench in Windmill Road  To be honest I half-joke around all the time..and my posting this evening was intended to amuse rather than upset anyone.  Keep bopping all of you!!

Jim Lawes ● 6164d

Anyway, you lot, go out and enjoy yourselves. I've learnt that there's more to life than being happy! ;0(Sorry Jim....  I lost my 17 year old son to cancer and then lost my 17 year old nephew last year.  but I do try to live my life as happily as I possibly can. It is better to try and live  life in the happiness you can gain other than  being unhappy... You gain more out of life laughing (laughter is the greatest tonic0  :-) :-)

Fran Naughton ● 6164d

My gardener wanted time off yesterday (Saturday) to see that dreary Leonard Cohen chap at Brooklands, Weybridge. Yes, so dreary and depressing is that music in my book. But who am I to direct tastes..and not give time off to helpers!!Perhaps I should have gone to see the Hounslow Symphony Orchestra's performance last week in Isleworth which included a favourite of mine..Beethoven's Violin Concerto. I was probably glued to this keyboard.Anyway, you lot, go out and enjoy yourselves. I've learnt that there's more to life than being happy! ;0(

Jim Lawes ● 6164d

So did I :-) :-) :-)

Fran Naughton ● 6164d

I do envy you that - I would love to see the Robster, doesn't seems likely though. I did however get the DVD for Chistmas that year!

Vanessa Smith ● 6164d

I saw Robbie Williams at Knebworth a few years ago... W.O.N.D.E.R.F.U.L.

Fran Naughton ● 6164d

Yes Clapton is still great. Saw Gary Moore at Hammersmith Apollo last month and he was good too. Although 28 minutes of Parisienne Walkway as his second encore was a bit over the top (me thinks). It was great to see an audience of possibly 40% female and plenty of youngsters too. Enlightening to know that not all the 'youth' only listen to shite!

Steve Taylor ● 6164d

We saw Joe Brown last year, we had never seen him live - what an evening. He is such a talented musician, and covered every sort of music you could think of. Also he had Chas & Dave, Dave Edmonds & Mark Knoppfler with him, I highly recommend going if you get the chance. I think he is touring again this year and next, and to think I used to watch him on Oh Boy!

Vanessa Smith ● 6164d

Saw Eric Clapton at the Royal Albert Hall recently.  Just brilliant.

Philippa Bond ● 6164d

We have booked to see the stage production of 'Round the Horn' at Richmond. If any of you remember this - what was then a 'wireless' programme way back on at Sunday lunchtimes, with Kenneth Horne, Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Betty Marsden who I believe lived in Brentford. How we managed to eat whilst cracking up I will never know - it was so funny and very risque for it's time, how well I recall Rambling Sid Rumpo and Jules and Sandy - wonderful stuff. Then in October back to the Royal Albert Hall to see Andy Williams a lifelong favourite of mine.

Vanessa Smith ● 6164d

I saw AC/DC at Wembley Stadium (Black Ice Tour) the week before last. Now THAT was really good. My first experience of the 'new' stadium and I was most impressed. Easy access, easy parking and good facilities.

Steve Taylor ● 6164d

Cheers Vanessa,Yep. The queue was for The Gipsy Kings. Neil Sedaka is great too.  I saw Tom Jones at The Royal Albert Hall 4 years ago. He was brilliant!Is'nt it nice that there are other things to talk about In Brentford other than the exhausted 'topic' of 'The K****S..... :-)  :-)

Fran Naughton ● 6164d

I saw the queue outside Kew Gardens on Friday on my way home, was this for them too? Saw Neil Sedaka at the Royal Albert Hall last week - fabulous, they certainly don't make 'em like that anymore! Fran you are to be congratulated for finding a different subject for discussion.........

Vanessa Smith ● 6164d

Oh no......... :-)

Fran Naughton ● 6164d

No, I wasn't very keen...

Colin Murphy ● 6164d