Guess who I bumped into last night?!

simog · 10-26-2006, 07:12 AM

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?
Them: Not sure - think January or March
Me: Please play somehwere small and intimate like this.
Them: We'd love to but that's not our decision unfortunately.
Me: But you should come here soon - the new album is amazing. And anyway, you've been in the US too much recently.
Them: We've been in Ireland finishing the album!
Me: It's been worth the wait - are you really proud of it [stupid question I know!]?
Them: YES!
Me: What you doing in London
Them: Jools Holland etc.
Me: Did you see tonight's Ray concert [another stupid question - they're standing on the steps outside the gig!]?
Them: Yes - it's a lovely venue.
Me: Of course - you've played here before.

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"!

PenguinBoy · 10-26-2006, 07:54 AM

Jools Holland! lush! it starts again next friday i think!

Niko · 10-26-2006, 11:16 AM

Yep, the edition of Later featuring Damien and the band is scheduled to be aired on 10th November - read the news page, PenguinBoy

Catzorz · 10-26-2006, 12:45 PM

Awesome!

dizzy cannon · 10-26-2006, 01:29 PM

i got tickets to see conan o'brien a while ago but sadly its not the night damo is on it.

StatQuo · 10-26-2006, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dizzy cannon

i got tickets to see conan o'brien a while ago but sadly its not the night damo is on it.

"boobies" conan still rocks! even without damo!

mickey13086 · 10-26-2006, 03:12 PM

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!!!

GlttrGrrl · 10-26-2006, 03:17 PM

I love this because I remember way back when Soleililly like introduced Ray to Damien in Dublin...

Soleillily · 10-26-2006, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GlttrGrrl

I love this because I remember way back when Soleililly like introduced Ray to Damien in Dublin...

OMG!! So cool!!!!!

(back in November '05 at The Village in Dublin)

Timeé · 10-26-2006, 08:55 PM

i despise autographs.

Bumpman · 10-26-2006, 08:58 PM

What if you ask someone if they want your autograph, that's always good for a laugh. Photo's are better though.

mickey13086 · 10-26-2006, 09:18 PM

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'.

Timeé · 10-26-2006, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bumpman

What if you ask someone if they want your autograph, that's always good for a laugh. Photo's are better though.

as in: "would you like a picture of me?"

GlttrGrrl · 10-26-2006, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soleillily

OMG!! So cool!!!!!

(back in November '05 at The Village in Dublin)

Yes I LOVE that!

Soleillily · 10-27-2006, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mickey13086

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'.

Well, after I stopped gushing to Damien about how much I adored him..hehe, my friend came over and said, Damien do you know Ray. He said no, so we walked over and said, Damien..Ray, Ray...Damien, and I think they shook hands. Then Ray commented to Damien that he loved the album...that it was great! Damien said thanks and asked Ray if he had been out in the countryside yet....Ray said no...and Damo said, he'd love to take him out and show him around...so Damien got Ray's number on his little Red cell phone. (Obviously, don't know if that actually happened) In the meanwhile, I was just awe struck, listening to them talk and being in both their presence...legends!

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.

10-26-2006, 07:12 AM	#1
simog Born an Eskimo Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 132	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? Them: Not sure - think January or March Me: Please play somehwere small and intimate like this. Them: We'd love to but that's not our decision unfortunately. Me: But you should come here soon - the new album is amazing. And anyway, you've been in the US too much recently. Them: We've been in Ireland finishing the album! Me: It's been worth the wait - are you really proud of it [stupid question I know!]? Them: YES! Me: What you doing in London Them: Jools Holland etc. Me: Did you see tonight's Ray concert [another stupid question - they're standing on the steps outside the gig!]? Them: Yes - it's a lovely venue. Me: Of course - you've played here before. 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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10-26-2006, 11:16 AM	#3
Niko Eskimo Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 419	Yep, the edition of Later featuring Damien and the band is scheduled to be aired on 10th November - read the news page, PenguinBoy __________________ Hush child, I'm eating a Snickers

10-26-2006, 01:29 PM	#5
dizzy cannon senseless eskimo Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: south jersey, usa Posts: 796	i got tickets to see conan o'brien a while ago but sadly its not the night damo is on it. __________________ "You're still reaching for the moon." "No, father. The moon's reaching for me!" myspace

10-26-2006, 03:12 PM	#7
mickey13086 Eskimo with a name..Chris Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Niagara Falls, NY Posts: 438	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!!! __________________ ...won't you my love... MySpace

10-26-2006, 12:45 PM	#4
Catzorz Eskimo Baby Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 4	Awesome!

10-26-2006, 03:17 PM	#8
GlttrGrrl Eskimo Goddess Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: United States Posts: 1,353	I love this because I remember way back when Soleililly like introduced Ray to Damien in Dublin... __________________ Don't forget to breathe

10-26-2006, 08:55 PM	#10
Timeé Intello Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Co. Donegal, Ireland. Posts: 2,435	i despise autographs. __________________ Wasted and wounded, it ain't what the moon did Got what I paid for now See ya tomorrow, hey Frank can I borrow A couple of bucks from you?

10-26-2006, 08:58 PM	#11
Bumpman ... Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,801	What if you ask someone if they want your autograph, that's always good for a laugh. Photo's are better though. __________________ Mic Christopher Is Great

10-26-2006, 09:18 PM	#12
mickey13086 Eskimo with a name..Chris Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Niagara Falls, NY Posts: 438	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'. __________________ ...won't you my love... MySpace