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10-26-2006, 07:12 AM | #1 |
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Guess who I bumped into last night?!
Last night (Wednesday) I went to see Ray LaMontagne at the Union Chapel in London . It was a truly, truly amazing gig - Ray on his own singing to a beautifully quiet audience in an awesome venue. It was one of those magical evenings where every song sends shivers up your spine.
Anyway I hung around afterwards, managed to get Ray to sign my CD and was skipping out the Union Chapel (hey - Ray had just signed my CD and sung the most heartachingly powerful songs for 2 hours) when who do I notice on the steps but... Vyvienne Long! I was just trying to (subtley) explain who she was to my girlfriend when I notice Lisa standing next to her! At this point I'm sarting to get very ... excited (not in a pervy way thank you!) when I notice that the group of 6 or 7 people are in fact the band and the man my girlfriend and I just walked past is Damo! At this point I'm just dumb-struck! After 30 seconds of "should-I-go-and-ask-for-their-autographs-'cos-its-not-their-concert)" type thoughts I finally pluck up the courage. However as I wander over and politely wait before interupting their conversation - the group head back inside. Not wanting to shamelessly run after them I quickly 'grab' Shane and Tomo and ask them for their autographs. After quickly clarifying that I did realise they weren't playing tonight and that I did realise who they were we had a very nice little chat. I'm afraid I'm terrible at recounting conversations but the general gist was: Me: So, when are you guys going to come and play here in London?Then followed a final plea for them to come and play somewhere like the Union Chapel in London (with a suggestion Tomo throws an artistic tantrum if his demands aren't met), a request for their autographs (on my Ray ticket!), and grovelling thanks for them talking/being so nice to me. Shake hands and goodbye. Came away convinced that they are two of the loveliest guys in the world, chuffed that they all like Ray (who along with Damo, makes the muisic that keep the world turning), and with a written promise from Tomo: "Simon - see you in March-ish". Spent the bus journey home jibbering like an idiot too my girlfriend and unable to take the smile off my face. ...And also wondering whether Damo, the band and Ray were stood at the bar having a drink and chatting about the pressures of 'second album syndrome"! |
10-26-2006, 07:54 AM | #2 |
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Jools Holland! lush! it starts again next friday i think!
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10-26-2006, 11:16 AM | #3 |
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Yep, the edition of Later featuring Damien and the band is scheduled to be aired on 10th November - read the news page, PenguinBoy
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10-26-2006, 12:45 PM | #4 |
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Awesome!
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10-26-2006, 02:57 PM | #6 | |
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10-26-2006, 03:12 PM | #7 |
Eskimo with a name..Chris
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I saw conan last spring when I went to see damien play for the Tibetan show and he was amazing...the preshow is just as funny if not funnier!! have fun!!!
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10-26-2006, 03:17 PM | #8 |
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I love this because I remember way back when Soleililly like introduced Ray to Damien in Dublin...
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10-26-2006, 07:21 PM | #9 | |
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OMG!! So cool!!!!! (back in November '05 at The Village in Dublin)
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10-26-2006, 08:55 PM | #10 |
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i despise autographs.
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10-26-2006, 08:58 PM | #11 |
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What if you ask someone if they want your autograph, that's always good for a laugh. Photo's are better though.
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10-26-2006, 09:18 PM | #12 |
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Can you describe briefly the introduction and if any comments were made about each others music...I find it intriguing what artists think of other artists... that's how I got into Radiohead... interestingly enough...because Damien said one of his favorite songs is 'Pyramid Song'.
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10-26-2006, 10:35 PM | #13 | |
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10-26-2006, 11:51 PM | #14 |
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Yes I LOVE that!
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10-27-2006, 05:24 AM | #15 | |
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Damien didn't go to Ray's show that night, he was just there hanging out with some of his friends. I spoke to Damien & his friends again outside the Village when everyone was having a smoke...about being over on holiday etc. I think that pretty much sums it up...it was an amazing night all around, Ray gave a brilliant performance that night as well.
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