On Sunday night I had the distinct pleasure of attending the Blue Tapestry concert in East Grinstead, U.K. For those who don't know, Blue Tapestry is the name of a nationwide tour presently undertaken by the folk duo While and Matthews, celebrating the music of Joni Mitchell and Carole King. I think Paul Castle mentioned this on the list a few weeks ago. Thanks Paul. Were you there?
See here for an explanation of the tour and band list. http://www.mattwhile.fsnet.co.uk/Blue_Tapestryx.html Sundays concert was held at the Chequer Mead Arts Centre, East Grinstead (my home town) in the south of England. The music space is an auditorium with stalls and circle. It's intimate without being being cramped; plenty of leg room! Sound wise it was marvellous, although with the high ceiling I rather wished I had got a circle seat instead of the stalls, but nevermind. Here's the playlist: I Feel the Earth Move (Carole KIng) Help Me It's Too Late (CK) Amelia Beautiful (CK) You Turn Me On (I'm a Radio) Little Green So Far Away (CK) California Carey Free Man in Paris Interval In France They Kiss on Main Street Home Again (CK) Coyote Will You Still Love me Tomorrow (CK) Case of You Raised on Robbery Tapestry (CK) Smackwater Jack (CK) You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman (CK) Where you Lead (CK) Encore Big Yellow Taxi You've Got a Friend (CK) If you have the time I urge you to go and see them. Trust me these guys are a lot of fun, extemely accomplished and very true to Joni and Carole. There are still plenty of dates left around the country and they have added some more in The Netherlands. See here for the updated tour schedule. http://www.mattwhile.fsnet.co.uk/Tour_Datesx.html Incidentally, the website states that there will be an album later in the year. Let's hope so. ~Kevin
