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Subject: Any Update on Steve Knightley? From: alanabit Date: 08 Jan 08 - 10:01 AM I see Steve Knightley is off on tour again. Laying aside our debates about the merits (or otherwise) of Show of Hands, I am sure everyone here wishes Steve and his family well. Does anyone have any update on how his son Jack is doing? |
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Subject: RE: Any Update on Steve Knightley? From: GUEST,Guest Up North Date: 08 Jan 08 - 11:48 AM Latest news from the man himself on 28/12. Hi Folks, Thanks once again for all of the kindness and support that has come our way over the last month. Jack came home from Bristol last week and it was wonderful to be able to spend Xmas together. He now continues his treatment as an out-patient at Exeter where all of his early test results are promising. In response to one or two enquiries I can confirm that my 2008 solo tour with Jenna will go ahead as planned. Apart from a couple of SOH concerts this will be my main body of work until April and I look forward to both playing some music and seeing you all again. |
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Subject: RE: Any Update on Steve Knightley? From: alanabit Date: 08 Jan 08 - 01:41 PM Good news then. Thanks for that Guest up North. Let's hope the recovery continues and that normal life returns to the Knightely family soon. |
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Subject: RE: Any Update on Steve Knightley? From: theleveller Date: 09 Jan 08 - 08:12 AM Good news! Looking forward to seeing them at Pocklington Arts Centre again in March. |
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Subject: RE: Any Update on Steve Knightley? From: CannieShieldsLaddie Date: 09 Jan 08 - 08:57 AM Good news! Looking forward to seeing them at Pocklington Arts Centre again in March Us too. |
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Subject: RE: Any Update on Steve Knightley? From: theleveller Date: 10 Jan 08 - 08:17 AM Actually it's April 3rd. Sorry! And mustn't miss The Knicker Lady in May! |
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Subject: RE: Any Update on Steve Knightley? From: KeithofChester Date: 31 Jan 08 - 08:41 AM I got to Alexander's in Chester a bit late last night and had to content myself with a seat viewing through an archway from the side. This was a bit of a come down from my centre front row circle seat at the Bridgewater Hall for Steve Earle on Monday, but at least I could hear all of the words tonight. The acoustics in Alexanders are quite good, and in a nice intimate gig of about 90 people, Steve managed to deliver a couple of songs completely off-mike, always a good test of both acoustics and that the audience is attentive. The set list was well chosen. Obviously, he was "showcasing" his new(ish) solo CD Cruel River, but he also included older songs like Track of Words from his eponymous first solo album and the beautifully detailed observations on long term relationships of Hook of Love. I don't hear either of those last two nearly often enough live in the Show of Hands set. It was really good to hear the songs stripped back. Much as I enjoy the drama of the modern Show of Hands sens et lumière exposition, I sometimes miss the intimate atmosphere of old. Jenna's contributions to the evening were made by her playing on some of Steve's songs (e.g., a particularly fine, quiet variation of Country Life with a piano accompaniment accompaniment) and then remaining on stage solo for several of her own songs. Jenna has a superb "big" voice, which works for me on CD but given she is quite petite can take some getting adjusted to on stage. I'd like her to hear her essay more covers while she is building up her stock of self-written songs. All in all, an excellent gig. |
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