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2003-07-05 The Stranglers @ Guilfest 2005

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Guilfest, Guildford, Surrey 5 July 2003 Not so rock orientated on the main stage this evening (the festival restarted at 11am but I’ve got a family & ballet-run to do, you know!) with Madness headlining and the Stranglers on... See more » Guilfest, Guildford, Surrey 5 July 2003 Not so rock orientated on the main stage this evening (the festival restarted at 11am but I’ve got a family & ballet-run to do, you know!) with Madness headlining and the Stranglers on immediately before them. On the Uncut stage there was Jackie Leaven (who I just caught the tail end of - very talented singer/songwriter), ex-Genesis/GTR guitarist Steve Hackett and Richard Thompson was headlining. Due to timings I flitted around the stages (it’s hard with only one of you!) to get the best feel for the evening for you all. First the Stranglers, who have not featured original vocalist Hugh Cornwell for some years now. A very loud and hit littered set, with ‘Peaches’, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Golden Brown’ all present and correct. They also did a storming cover of the Kinks classic, ‘All The Day And All Of The Night’, which went down a treat with the crowd. The band played well and got an enthusiastic reception, which must have pleased the band as they originally come from Guildford. Over to the Uncut Stage to witness Steve Hackett, who played a very mellow and chilled acoustic guitar driven set. His guitar playing is sublime and really was a treat to listen to. A keyboard player and clarinet player ably supported him throughout the set. From the three hundred or so audience he got a rousing reception and it was nice to get a sit down! Now I stayed for Richard Thompson, who has been a major name in the folk rock scene since his days in Fairport Convention back in the late 60’s. He has had a varied career, with his latest album, ‘Old Kit Bag’ gaining rave reviews recently. Four piece band, with Thompson laying down some very tasty electric guitar solos. A very accomplished guitarist and a delight to watch perform. His songwriting skills are first class and subjects covered included a Taliban’s View of the West (which has been covered by Sting) to political songs tackling Thatcher’s Britain. His secret is to wrap these contentious issues in catchy melodies, making them easier to digest in a wider audience. Couldn’t catch all his set as I wanted to take in some Madness! See less »

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