Even without the Captain this band are superb. Rockette Morton on brilliant bass, Denny Walley and Elliott Ingber on guitar and John French on Drums and vocals. Unbelievably good.
The music is spot on; the musicianship outstanding, sound brilliant and music superlative. I’ve not heard better!!!
I’ve been raving about Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band since 1967. Here they are albeit without the Captain. I never believed anybody could take his place but Drumbo (John French) is amazing.
This may be their last tour. Don’t miss it!! Here’s where they are:
4th Nov – Nottingham – Rescue Rooms
5th Nov – Manchester – Band on the Wall
7th Nov – Preston – Continental
8th Nov – Liverpool – Kazimier
10th Nov – Sheffield – Greystones
11th Nov – Leeds – Brudenell Social Club
16th Nov – Wolverhampton – Robin 2
17th Nov – Bristol – The Fleece
20th Nov – London – Under the Bridge
21st Nov – Aldershot – West End Centre
I’ll be hitting at least two if not four. Sheffield & Leeds are definites. I’m toying with Liverpool and London. We’ll see!!
Be there or be square.
It’s worth a trip from Perth!!
Get in with a flight from Berlin!!
Be in the know with a flight from Rio!!
Hear them play with a trip from L.A.!!
Aldershot probably for me? x
That’s near my sister but I know she’s not a Beefheart freak. I think she despairs of me. Bit too far for me to go.
London for me, and Aldershot crashing at Andi’s a possibility. Leeds or Sheffield certainly doable, which venue is the nicer Opher?
I like them both but it was usual to go to the Irish Centre at Leeds. The Sheffield one is a new one but I’ve been to Brudenell before and that was good. I’d plump for Leeds. Be good to see you there!!
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A SUPER gig!!!