Steve Dulson wrote:- > > > I saw the wonderful English folkie Martin Simpson last night and > was blown away. I can't believe I've missed him all these years - > only saw him once before, backing up June Tabor. > > Anyway, after finishing his first set with a furious "Masters > of War" he came back after the break and said "I think you > deserve some love songs now." He then talked about Joni, and > about how good Travelogue is, and how dumb Rolling Stone's > review of it was, all as a lead-in to playing "A Case of You". > Oh, he also said that when he was growing up in Scunthorpe, > he REALLY didn't want to be there - but he was able to escape > every time he played a Joni song. Obviously a huge fan. He > has fairly recently moved to New Orleans - watch out for him, > Paz man
> Steve, you've upset me! I was all lined to go to see Martin in a concert > just 6 miles from my UK home a couple of months ago but had to cancel at > the last minute. I've never seen him live but have a few of his albums and > have admired his guitar playing for years. Now you tell me he's a Joni fan > too - not something I would have guessed and, if he's now living in New > Orleans, I'm not likely to get another chance for a while. And he sang my > favourite Joni song! Lucky you is all I can say. Take care Jacky
