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Hot Club of Cowtown - I even bought the T-shirt
It's not like me to go all evangelical, but last night I saw a gig that I have to rank up beside Bob Marley & The Wailers at Glasgow Apollo: Hot Club of Cowtown at Glasgow ABC. It was one of those where you nearly don't go - can't be bothered putting your boots on - but you think, Oh it might be fun, and make the effort.
Fun? It was sensational. They played a blend of Western swing, swing in the Grappelly/Reinhardt style, jazz and hoedown, which can sound frivolous if you're not used to it, but within minutes of them kicking off, I along with everyone in the audience was completely captivated by their unaffected enthusiasm, their tasteful selections and arrangements and their sheer virtuosity. Virtuosity is not a thing I see much these days, so I felt all the more privileged to be in the company of not one, not two, but three virtuoso performers.
And yet they came out and chatted with us afterwards. An incredible night, right out of the blue. So, for the first time in 30+ years of going to gigs, I bought the T-shirt.
It's not everyone's cup of tea, but if you find this clip at all engaging, you'll love seeing them live. UK tour dates here
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Good to see they're back together
Their "Continental Stomp" CD gets plenty of airing at home and is good fun for summer driving. Elana James was touring with Dylan a couple of years ago - which may or may not be a good thing depending on which side of the fence you stand.
Seen them twice
Very good indeed
Tune in...
They are on Radcliffe & Maconie right now!
Splendid it is too...
Lovely people
Once gave them a lift to a place to eat before the gig at my brother-in-laws club where they were playing that night. Very, very nice and then I saw them play - awesome!!!! Saw them 3 or 4 times since and can't wait to see them for free at the Americana Weekend in Gateshead on Saturday.