Post by JamesT on Sept 15, 2023 19:10:54 GMT
Yesterday evening I caught Graham Nash on tour at The Glasshouse - as of Wednesday the renamed Sage Gateshead - on the south bank of the River Tyne, north-east England. This was the first gig at the renamed venue, originally opened in 2004 and a venue at which I've seen The Hollies several times.
Unfortunately no 'King Midas In Reverse' or 'Buddy's Back', both of which have been played during the tour.
The second song in the set was Bus Stop, dedicated to 'Clarkey'. A reasonable ripple of applause resounded around the hall at the mention of his name. Graham mentioned about Allan being the voice behind Heavy, LCW and Air, Allan being his oldest friend (of 75 years) and about Allan losing and refinding his voice. The latter was amusingly referred to. Nash narrated about two songs being sent to him by Allan to add his contributions, then two more etc. Later on, mention was made of the only fight Allan and Graham had being after drinking the local alcoholic specialty, Newcastle Brown Ale.
A great concert overall, with highlights including 'Cathedral' and a cover of Joni Mitchell's 'A Case Of You'. The mawkish 'A Better Life' from the new album and several comments during the evening along the lines of fighting to improve the world (sorry, you and your chums have been there and not really done that decades back and you sure as $hit won't be doing it now, Willy) were the lows. Graham's voice is still as strong as ever; a few years back I saw Kris Kristofferson at The Sage, then just a little older than Graham is now - the contrast in the quality of performances of the two octogenarians couldn't be more different.
Shane Fontayne and Todd Caldwell were wonderful as always supporting Graham on guitar and keyboards as well as backing vocals.
Interestingly, next Thursday he plays Glasgow, The Hollies being at the same venue the following evening.
Unfortunately no 'King Midas In Reverse' or 'Buddy's Back', both of which have been played during the tour.
The second song in the set was Bus Stop, dedicated to 'Clarkey'. A reasonable ripple of applause resounded around the hall at the mention of his name. Graham mentioned about Allan being the voice behind Heavy, LCW and Air, Allan being his oldest friend (of 75 years) and about Allan losing and refinding his voice. The latter was amusingly referred to. Nash narrated about two songs being sent to him by Allan to add his contributions, then two more etc. Later on, mention was made of the only fight Allan and Graham had being after drinking the local alcoholic specialty, Newcastle Brown Ale.
A great concert overall, with highlights including 'Cathedral' and a cover of Joni Mitchell's 'A Case Of You'. The mawkish 'A Better Life' from the new album and several comments during the evening along the lines of fighting to improve the world (sorry, you and your chums have been there and not really done that decades back and you sure as $hit won't be doing it now, Willy) were the lows. Graham's voice is still as strong as ever; a few years back I saw Kris Kristofferson at The Sage, then just a little older than Graham is now - the contrast in the quality of performances of the two octogenarians couldn't be more different.
Shane Fontayne and Todd Caldwell were wonderful as always supporting Graham on guitar and keyboards as well as backing vocals.
Interestingly, next Thursday he plays Glasgow, The Hollies being at the same venue the following evening.
