Live!

There’s nothing quite like it, if I had to choose between recorded music and live appearances, it would be gigs almost every time. The only exceptions might be where bands play songs note perfect to the record, in which case, why bother? Luckily, live music has been heading my way recently, from the inimitable Patti Smith (see review on Wighteye blog), to the pure entertainment of Wild Willy Barrett’s Mad Dogz and the blues of Fruteland Jackson. Next week brings the Larmer Tree Festival in Dorset, can’t wait, there are loads of bands I’ve never heard of, so hope to find some great new music, plus looking forward to seeing Richard Thompson weaving his magic on guitar. Hopefully a chilled time with folk, world influenced live music and the chance to do a bit of drummin’ etc. Happy times!