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[Stripey]

The hilarious thing about that programme is that most of the bands/performers he gets on turn out to be utterly crap "live", with out of tune singers etc. I don't think it's anything like the old grey whistle test either, it's always just mundane pop bands of the moment and some rusty old duffers.

[KimyReizeger]

Originally Posted by delboy

and liza minnelli was just plain embarrasing -.

She's completely bizarre. And yes, Sheryl Crow hugging her was so contrived. The best thing I've ever seen on the show was KT Tunstall with a looping pedal and guitar before she was famous. Either that or 'Return of the Mack' by Mark Morrison.

Oh, and Radiohead last week were shit. Seriously.. people need to stop applauding this band.

[Stupot]

Originally Posted by Stripey

The hilarious thing about that programme is that most of the bands/performers he gets on turn out to be utterly crap "live", with out of tune singers etc. I don't think it's anything like the old grey whistle test either, it's always just mundane pop bands of the moment and some rusty old duffers.

There are some shockers indeed, but also some good stuff too.

I've been turned onto some acts by that show I'd never otherwise heard of.

I don't mind some of the old has beens as long as they can still cut it. Better to be a has been than a never will be.

I quite liked Seasick Steve but I wonder how much of his image is carefully contrived.

[KimyReizeger]

Originally Posted by Stupot

I quite liked Seasick Steve but I wonder how much of his image is carefully contrived.

Was that the twentyish looking chap on last night? I almost had to turn the telly off..

[Lucky Rathen]

Originally Posted by KimyReizeger

She's completely bizarre. And yes, Sheryl Crow hugging her was so contrived. The best thing I've ever seen on the show was KT Tunstall with a looping pedal and guitar before she was famous. Either that or 'Return of the Mack' by Mark Morrison.

Oh, and Radiohead last week were shit. Seriously.. people need to stop applauding this band.

The best thing I've ever seen on it was Beck and his band playing the song Clap Hands using only an acoustic guitar and a breakfast table full of glasses, bowls, plates, spoons, forks, coffee cups etc. I love Beck.

I can't find it on Jools but here it is on another show:

YouTube - Beck - Clap Hands
Check out the solo starting at 1:30!

[daveofficer]

YouTube - at the drive-in - "one armed scissor" (live jools holland)

it's a shame this clip doesn't include the cut to jools holland just after this performance. the expression on his face was amazing. the cunt.

[Old Gold]

I really like Later, despite the inclusion of soup of the day pap (I prefer to watch a recorded version for some magical fast forwarding).

Jools Holland doesn't bug me at all. Not as good as Whispering Bob, but much better than Alex fucking Zane.

[Bigsby]

Originally Posted by Andy Mulhern

Steve Earle next week tho

Excellent, glad I read this thread now.

I don'y mind Jools, saw his big band down at the Beach Ballroom when the Radio 2 thing was going on. Mind you, I just love anyone who can play boogie woogie piano.

I know he can come across as sycophantic, but I honestly think a lot of that is just him being over enthusiastic. Don't watch Later though, unless somebody I like is on. Last one I saw had Paul Simon and David Gilmour on. They made The Streets look a bit crap.

[Frosty Jack]

Originally Posted by Stupot

I quite liked Seasick Steve but I wonder how much of his image is carefully contrived.

We played with him in Inverness last year and I can assure you he is 100% genuine. We sat for ages just listening to his stories. Top top bloke.

Originally Posted by KimyReizeger

Was that the twentyish looking chap on last night? I almost had to turn the telly off..

Nope. This is him -
YouTube - Seasick Steve LIVE ON JOOLS HOLLAND-- TOP QUALITY VID

YouTube - Seasick Steve - Hobo Low

[remington blastcap]

Originally Posted by Andy Mulhern

Steve Earle next week tho

thanks for that , his new album is fucking ace- i'll hae to read the manual to the crappy bt vision box and try and tape that. Hope he plays "oxy cotton blues", thats rare.