Steven Milne Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 DF CONCERTS PRESENT..SATURDAY 29TH OCTOBERRODDY WOOMBLE7.30PM18.00TICKETS:THE LEMON TREE LOUNGE : Productions : Roddy WoombleFamiliar to many thousands of music fans as the front man in the Scottish rock band Idlewild, Roddy Woomble is also a celebrated solo songwriter & performer. He follows up the release of his acclaimed 2006 solo debut My Secret is My Silence with a brand-new album of new songs.Roddy Woomble co-founded Idlewild in 1995, naming the band for the quiet haven featured in his then-favourite book, Anne of Green Gables. Given that the NME likened their early punk-fuelled sound - deftly revisited on their latest album, 2007's Make Another World - to "a flight of stairs falling down a flight of stairs", the quiet haven part was initially somewhat ironic, but gradually came closer as Idlewild meanwhile progressed through sweeping melodic rock to rootsy, melodic sparseness.Extending that softer lyrical vein of Roddy's songwriting, 2006 saw his first solo release, My Secret Is My Silence, winning rave reviews across both the rock and folk press.He was also a key instigator behind the acclaimed 2007 album Ballads of the Book, bringing together leading Scottish poets and musicians to collaborate on new songs.Roddy went on to record and release the album Before the Ruin with Kris Drever and John McCusker in 2008, which they toured extensively around the UK to much praise. The new album, recorded on the isle of Mull and produced by John McCusker will be released in the spring of 2011. As well as songs from the new album, the set will feature tunes from My Secret is My Silence, Before the Ruin alongside several Idlewild numbers.Praise for My Secret is My Silence"A stunning piece of work" 5/5 - The Sunday Times"Tender and epic, enormous yet touching" BBC MusicWebsite: Roddy Woomble | The Impossible Song & Other Songs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Mac Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Oooocha, tempted to go to this, but it's pretty pricey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skacel Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Got a letter from the Lemon Tree yesterday saying I'd been over charged for my ticket.The actual price is 12.50 + 1.25 b.f. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Mac Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 That's more like it.... tickets will be purchased asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gladstone Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Is that amazingly hot chick with the beautiful voice supporting again...?[/shallow] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Is that amazingly hot chick with the beautiful voice supporting again...?[/shallow]Heidi Talbot.Don't think so. Looks like she's doing her own tour around then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gladstone Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Heidi Talbot.Don't think so. Looks like she's doing her own tour around then.That's the one - she was really good (and really hot). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Aye. I've seen her a few times. She's married to John McCusker so she tends to pop up as a support act when he's playing with folk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Skyline Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 As a folk fan, I enjoy Woomble's voice and lyrics and LOVE Before the Ruin by Drever, McCusker and Woomble - but find his patter pish poor. Still, I'll probably go to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxbow lake Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 heidi talbot? ermmm? i saw her play with julie fowlis now she's hot. woof woof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 As a folk fan, I enjoy Woomble's voice and lyrics and LOVE Before the Ruin by Drever, McCusker and Woomble - but find his patter pish poor. I'd have to agree with you. Most of the time I find myself wondering why he's bothering to play gigs at all as he really doesn't seem to enjoy them in any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodapop Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 The last time I went to see Idlewild they all looked like they would rather be anywhere else but on stage. The montions were firmly gone through. Still a mighty talented man, and band though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Mac Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 He's apparently a really shy guy. Give the poor lad a break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Yeah, I've seen Idlewild live about six times and Roddy live twice, I don't think I've ever been dissapointed. As Johnny says, he is a shy guy, well I've met him about three times and he comes across as quite sheepish. I don't really care about his shit patter either so I should be along to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gladstone Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 I saw Idlewild once live not really knowing that much of their stuff and was massively impressed. Brilliant live show - they all looked well up for it.Saw Woomble on the Secret is my Silence tour and that time at Lemon Tree when Heidi Talbot supported and thought both times were excellent. I don't think his patter's that bad to be honest. He's obviously pretty shy, but I've heard far far worse patter than his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 I saw him at the Lemon Tree a few years ago with Bob and Christy. Got really drunk afterwards and ate three hot dogs from the Tasty Tattie on the way home. Best night EVURRRRRRRRRRRRRR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gladstone Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 I saw him at the Lemon Tree a few years ago with Bob and Christy. Got really drunk afterwards and ate three hot dogs from the Tasty Tattie on the way home. Best night EVURRRRRRRRRRRRRR. Those weren't hot dogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 I see where you're going with this, but they probably weren't cocks were they Calum. They were in buns with ketchup on them for a start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 They were willies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gladstone Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 I see where you're going with this, but they probably weren't cocks were they Calum. They were in buns with ketchup on them for a start.That's pretty kinky, even for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 I see where you're going with this, but they probably weren't cocks were they Calum. They were in buns with ketchup on them for a start.Your buns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Skyline Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 He's apparently a really shy guy. Give the poor lad a break. Maybe so... he just comes across a bit sullen though. Never more so than when playing with Drever and McCusker who are both really funny. When he came to the Exposure night I thought he seemed in a right bad mood so I guess he's always like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Mac Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Looking forward to this tomorrow night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mulhern Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 for those interested, Roody will be back next year...Vocoustics Promotions presents:Roddy Woomble + supportThe Blue LampTuesday 15th May Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Mac Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Maybe so... he just comes across a bit sullen though. Never more so than when playing with Drever and McCusker who are both really funny. When he came to the Exposure night I thought he seemed in a right bad mood so I guess he's always like that.Fantastic gig on Saturday.I though Roddy's stage banter was really good. He was light hearted and pretty funny.Absolute gentleman after the gig too, taking time to speak to everyone, sign albums, get photos taken and be a generally top bloke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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