Joan Armatrading concert

Posted by: ken c on 10 January 2015

as a birthday treat, my daughter bought tickets to see Joan Armatrading performing solo in West Cliff Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea yesterday. i wasnt sure how this was going to turn out given the long drive (2hr) from home!! But it was well worth it -- fantastic concert!!! 

 

enjoy

ken

 

 

Posted on: 10 January 2015 by MDS

Glad you enjoyed it, Ken.  I saw her at the Hammersmith Odeon very many years ago which represented for me and friends a similarly long round-trip.  But I thought she put on a fabulous performance.  At the time I was used to many artists sounding better on record than live.  Joan live was even better than her LPs. 

Posted on: 10 January 2015 by ewemon

Seen her a few times over the years and went to see her earlier on in this tour. A good night was had by all.

Posted on: 10 January 2015 by ken c
Originally Posted by MDS:

Glad you enjoyed it, Ken.  I saw her at the Hammersmith Odeon very many years ago which represented for me and friends a similarly long round-trip.  But I thought she put on a fabulous performance.  At the time I was used to many artists sounding better on record than live.  Joan live was even better than her LPs. 

apparently there are a few last live performances scheduled in various cities 2014-15. the one nearest to us was sold out very quickly. i am glad we managed to attend this one though since, as i understand -- she will not be doing any more live shows...

 

enjoy

ken

 

Posted on: 10 January 2015 by ken c
Originally Posted by ewemon:

Seen her a few times over the years and went to see her earlier on in this tour. A good night was had by all.

definitely a good night was also had by all at West Cliff -- specially at the end when everyone joined in enthusiastically on 'Willow'. after that song she disappeared off stage :-(

 

enjoy

ken

Posted on: 23 January 2015 by mudwolf

fond memories of her albums around 1980, then moved down to San Diego CA and saw her at a street fair and next year at college amphitheater where she really took off. Glad to hear she's still at it.