John Fiddler's just announced on Facebook that he'll be touring the UK in October.Really looking forward to seeing him.............just hope he doesn't clash with Ian's tour dates

Just a guess, but I would think the Fiddler dates would be IH friendly. It would be good for business. A built-in audience on the move.

North Mississippi Allstars Duo at The Borderline tonight and Claudia Brücken at Bush Hall tomorrow night

Take care out there, I've just been ripped off by a ticket tout ..... I asked him for tickets for The Cure and he gave me Placebo ones instead!

Drum roll please!!!

I have just been advised by one of my relatives in Liverpool of the following show:

"Andy Fairweather Low is playing at The Brindley in Runcorn on Tuesday, 16th October.
I dont know whether you are a fan or not and what your agenda is the day before the Ray Davies concert but i am letting you know just in case you wish me to get a couple of tickets. Let me know if you fancy it."

I knew his name for years but only put a face to that name after watching the 'Concert For George' a few years ago. I've got Ray Davies in Liverpool on the 17th and Ian on the 18th and 19th in Manchester and London so will probably pass on the above.

But just out of curiosity I am interested in whether anyone has seen Andy Fairweather Low live and your feedback on the show?

One of Australia's best (if not the best) songwriters / performers, Paul Kelly, is back in the UK for a short tour in the next few weeks. If you get a chance try and check him out - you won't regret it. I'm pretty sure this tour is just Paul and his nephew, Dan Kelly, on guitar. But in any mode, solo or full band, he is well worth seeing. As a very broad guideline (but not limited to) if you like Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe and / or Ron Sexsmith you will definitely enjoy the shows.

Saturday, August 18, 2012
Whelan's
Dublin, (Ireland) - Set: 8:00 PM

Wednesday, August 22, 2012
The Portland Arms
Cambridge, (United Kingdom) - Set: 7:30 PM

Thursday, August 23, 2012
Arts Centre
Norwich, (United Kingdom) - Set: 7:30 PM

Friday, August 24, 2012
RNCM Concert Hall
Manchester, (United Kingdom) - Set: 7:30 PM

Sunday, August 26, 2012
Queens Hall
Edinburgh, SL (United Kingdom) - Set: 7:30 PM

Monday, August 27, 2012
Bodega
Nottingham, (United Kingdom) - Set: 7:30 PM

Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Jericho
Oxford, (United Kingdom) - Set: 7:30 PM

Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Thekla
Bristol, (United Kingdom) - Set: 7:30 PM

Thursday, August 30, 2012
Komedia
Brighton, (United Kingdom) - Set: 7:30 PM

See the link and preview below for the Brighton show which gives you a bit more of an idea.

http://www.aeglive.co.uk/artists/paul-kelly

And one of his classic songs (see below).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb4YWJgfmQE

In advance of Thursday's San Francisco gig, the Chronicle published an interview with Alejandro Escovedo where he gives a shout out to MTH.

http://www.sfgate.com/default/article/A ... 778874.php

Jesse Malin is opening. Can't wait.

Def Leppard Saturday in Mansfield MA.

Justin
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They are coming tho The Coach House also, not sure how I missed it but I need to get down there asap

KISS & Motley Crue at the Concord Pavilion tonight

Robbie Fulks' blog entry on the musical opening of City Winery (site of Ian's forthcoming gigs) in Chicago (gig w/ Dave Alvin Tues, 8/21):

http://www.robbiefulks.com/blog/posts/369-this-tuesday-at-the-

We're gonna do Cleveland instead and go for the more traditional rawk show ambience....

Just bought tickets for tonights show!!!

Good move - you'll have a great time!

Just booked my ticket for the Cambridge Rock Festival 2013.At £111.50 for Thursday evening through to Sunday night of good music,good selection of beer,lager and cider,a nice choice of food and very friendly people it's great value.The price is made up of £79 for the festival,£30 for a tent of any size (I've got a 4-man tent) and £2.50 p&p