Al Perkins in the North East
Sun Jul 11, 2010 10:28 pm
Did you get there Mr Braotch? Tony? Though we may be a tad envious we gots to know!! 
Re: Al Perkins in the North East
Sun Jul 11, 2010 10:53 pm
Unfortunately not. I had to work late that night and missed it. I'm a bit gutted. Saw him once before and he was fantastic and a real gent when I harassed him afterwards.
He does seem to play up here at least once a year though so hopefully I will get another chance. Think he has friends in the area - In fact I believe Tony knows him. Not sure Tone's on this site yet though?
He does seem to play up here at least once a year though so hopefully I will get another chance. Think he has friends in the area - In fact I believe Tony knows him. Not sure Tone's on this site yet though?
Re: Al Perkins in the North East
Fri Jul 16, 2010 10:16 am
I am now! Yes I got to see Al last Thursday. It was a brilliant night. Some local talent was there in support - actually part of a band I used to be in, The Katy Freeway; plus Danny Holmes of Diesil Therapy (he also has played in the Freeway).
Al played a blinder, busking with the band as well as doing his own set. Loads of tele-bending, dobro and that unique style on his Fender 6-plank. "Crossroads" got manic with Al lifting the 3-leg Fender off the floor
and tipping it up to roll the bar freestyle for the final gliss! Quite a show, "finished" at 11.00 then 20 minutes of encores on dobro - and he was up early next day to be in the studio adding some stuff to the Diesil Therapy CD.
I was quite touched when Al called me out to stand up to be ackowedged, by the rest of the audience, as the guy who made the B-bender in his telecaster. Applause
for just standing up! Al's a great guy and always puts friendship and loyalty ahead of fame and fortune. Try to catch him on his next trip over.
All best, Tony
Al played a blinder, busking with the band as well as doing his own set. Loads of tele-bending, dobro and that unique style on his Fender 6-plank. "Crossroads" got manic with Al lifting the 3-leg Fender off the floor
and tipping it up to roll the bar freestyle for the final gliss! Quite a show, "finished" at 11.00 then 20 minutes of encores on dobro - and he was up early next day to be in the studio adding some stuff to the Diesil Therapy CD.I was quite touched when Al called me out to stand up to be ackowedged, by the rest of the audience, as the guy who made the B-bender in his telecaster. Applause
for just standing up! Al's a great guy and always puts friendship and loyalty ahead of fame and fortune. Try to catch him on his next trip over.All best, Tony