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Saturday 10 March 2012

Gordon Giltrap


Ropetackle - Shoreham-by-Sea - 09/03/12

As gigs go, this was in many ways a new one on me. Several things. (1), no talking between tracks (in fact, no noise at all). (2), Two bars, no queues and Dark Star on tap. (3) Queues in the gents (4) polite clapping only (5) seats! (6) Interval with ice creams! But despite all that, this was a rare treat. Guitar craftsmanship at its absolute finest. An hour and a half of listening bliss followed by a short walk home and in before the call for last orders. Am I getting past it? I think not. UFO, Camille and Brother Ali still to to come and all before summer. Time for a bit of a lie down I think!

Sunday 4 March 2012

R.I.P. Ronnie Montrose

Ronnie Montrose was born on 29 November 1947 and passed away on 3 March 2012. Another sad loss to the world of guitar. Here he is on the Old Grey Whistle Test in 1974 performing Bad Motor Scooter with Sammy Hagar (now with Chickenfoot). Rest in peace Ronnie.