Jamie Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 The John Gillan WeekenderThis year, weve decided to extend our usual fun-filled tribute event in memory of former Lemon Tree DJ and opinionated scenester John Gillan to two very different though strongly connected nights. We celebrate three iconic artists who passed away in 2006 - Ivor Cutler, Arthur Lee and Syd Barrett - all favourites of Johns and who embodied his love of eccentric and highly individual artists. John was instrumental in bringing Ivor Cutler to Aberdeen for two unforgettable performances in the mid '90s as part of the Alternative Festival while Arthur Lee played twice to a rapturous reception at The Lemon Tree in recent years. Like John, Ivor, Arthur and Syd will be sadly missed.Interesting Music and The Lemon Tree presentBeautiful Cosmos:The Words And Music Of Ivor CutlerfeaturingAlasdair RobertsThe Holy FolksJohn CavanaghTom MortonAdrian CrowleyKathryn SawersKing CreosoteMichael Marraand many more to be announcedCompered by Alan Davidson (Kitchen Cynics) and Mike NapierFriday 12th January,Doors Open 8pm/Onstage 9pm10 (6.75 concessions and Regulars)(or 15/12 for both shows)A multitude of artists come together to pay homage to one of Scotlands greatest ever creative talents in song and spoken word and to celebrate his birthday (15th January)A familiar and unforgettable voice on BBC TV and radio since the late 1950s, Ivor recorded more John Peel sessions than any other act except The Fall, and was cast by fans Lennon and McCartney as the busdriver Buster Bloodvessel in Magical Mystery Tour. The evening will also be an ideal introduction to those unfamiliar with the great mans hilarious and touchingly idiosyncratic style.www.ivorcutler.orgA Bad Year For Heroes:A Tribute To Arthur Lee and Syd Barrett featuringThe Kitchen CynicsDelawairThe JinxScream Thy Last ScreamSteven MilneMike NapierWelfare MothersPhil JohnstonPhonefreakPlaneteersKharleongSaturday 13th JanuaryDoors Open 8pm/Onstage 9pm7.50 (5 concessions and Regulars)(or 15/12 for both shows)Two of the most influential and distinctive songwriters of the 1960s, Arthur Lee and Syd Barrett were at the heart of the psychedelic movement as the creative forces behind The Pink Floyd and Love respectively. A huge cast of acolytes gather to celebrate the collective genius of these crazy diamonds in both acoustic and full-on rocking modes.All ticket income from these shows goes directly to Roxburghe House hospice where John was cared for towards the end of his life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
french_disko Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Friday 12th January,Doors Open 8pm/Onstage 9pm10 (6.75 concessions and Regulars)(or 15/12 for both shows)Saturday 13th JanuaryDoors Open 8pm/Onstage 9pm7.50 (5 concessions and Regulars)(or 15/12 for both shows)So, for regulars you'll be 12 for both nights but you'll only be 11.75 if you buy seperately? Now, i'm not going to quibble over such a minor amount, but I think you should maybe review your "buy both, pay more" policy for future events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Remember...it's for chariddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
french_disko Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Remember...it's for chariddy!That's why i'm not moaning.... I'm just highlighting the discrepency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatboy Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Of course, the ideal band to play the Arthur Lee/Syd Barret night would be Baby Lemonade...(Not that I'm complaining. Fantastic lineup, I'm well excited...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted November 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 That's why i'm not moaning.... I'm just highlighting the discrepency.Aye it's a good point though, and wasn't our intention - charidee or nae - to pay more for both don't make no God-damn sense. I'll speak with the powers that be and try and rectify it asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted November 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Make that 10 for the combined concessions / Regulars price.Thanks french disko - this is a shining example of the power of web forums to make visible, practical change for the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Milne Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Of course, the ideal band to play the Arthur Lee/Syd Barret night would be Baby Lemonade...(Not that I'm complaining. Fantastic lineup, I'm well excited...)i knoi thought abut them and just thought theyd not be interested or booked up!anyone know what they are up to? theyre amazing like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Milne Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 hey guyscould everyone involved in the arthur lee / syd barrett arrange for a meet up!whens everyone free? i have to compile tech spec for everyone, check clashed songs and a running order!email me : stevenmilne82@hotmail.com OR PM ME for my mobile numberfor those who have already been in touch, ill ring you all tomorrow day to discuss!x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 sounds a great line up - i salute your taste and your charitable nature(we're still all hypocrites though)xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Milne Posted December 27, 2006 Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 massive big fucking bump ka bump!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Sandy kindly asked Andy and me to back him... Who is Arthur Lee and where can I buy his tapes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambchop Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 I'm happy, I'm happyAnd I'll punch the man who says I'm not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camie Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 What will the stage times be for Friday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 What will the stage times be for Friday?As you'll now have realised, it would have been impossible to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 after last night & today, I haven't met anybody who attended who said that last night was less than "very good" & in some cases "wonderfull". I applaud the lady with the good tasteto give me a big hug saying Ivor Cutler was her hero & what happened last night was the "best events she has ever attended". footnotei met a guy today from Glasgow, who was there last night & told me nobody in Glasgowwould have the nouse to put on such a quality event in Glagow (Ivor's home city) to celebrate the life of Ivor Cutler.well done to all the comperes, the artists, Graeme, the listening audience & all the duty Lemon Tree staff for making last night a fitting quality event celebrating the life & work of Mr Cutler. interesting music :up: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camie Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 As you'll now have realised, it would have been impossible to say.Touche! Had a fantastic time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Another one of those extremely special Interesting Music Nights........I always think they can never top the last great one, but somehow they manage!!!!!Graeme (& Peter) managing to get the harmonium was the cream on the cake. The work which he, Mike, Jenny and Mark did was way above the call of duty (especially the injured Mark!!!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Another one of those extremely special Interesting Music Nights........I always think they can never top the last great one, but somehow they manage!!!!!Graeme (& Peter) managing to get the harmonium was the cream on the cake. The work which he, Mike, Jenny and Mark did was way above the call of duty (especially the injured Mark!!!).You are too kind Alan, although I was in extreme pain on Saturday. And not just because of the Dons game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Was it because I stood on your already damaged leg when you were taking photos, or did you try some of my broth?o_O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Alan, what delay pedal do you have. I want one badly!Brilliant gig on Friday - absolutely bloody marvellous. I'm still raving about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Was it because I stood on your already damaged leg when you were taking photos, or did you try some of my broth?o_Ojust from general huffing and puffing about I think. No broth blame here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Alan, what delay pedal do you have. I want one badly!Brilliant gig on Friday - absolutely bloody marvellous. I'm still raving about it.I think I was using an Ibanez DL 5 for the delay, and feeding it into an Akai Headrush for the loops.I sometimes use a wee blue Guyatone MD3, and had them both on Friday....I definitely used the Ibanez on Saturday, 'cos the Guyatone battery was done (which suggests it was that which I used on Friday!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodman46 Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Syd 75% , Arthur 25%I was at the Arthur and Syd night recently and must say how disappointed I was in the amount of Arthur's material covered. If I remember correctly the night kicked off shortly after 9, and it was about 11 by the first AL number. I expected the rest of the evening to be all Arthur Lee songs, but no, we still got several more of Syd's. It was all over by the back of 12. Don't get me wrong, I loved most of the stuff of Syd's the artist's performed, but surely it should have been roughly 50/50. I also noted that the loudest applause was consistently for Arthurs material, so surely others must have felt the same as me. Nevertheless, thanks for putting this gig on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 You're right about the imbalance. I feel guilty about only doing 1 song by Arthur and 3 by Syd. But, as you say, still a fine night.My excuse is that my love of Syd's stuff is deep-rooted and longstanding (37 years?), and, although I like Love (and saw all Arthur's Lemon tree gigs) Syd connected more with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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