Wilko Johnson Dub May 2014-

furiousox

From Hot Press...

Legendary guitarist Wilko Johnson is in the Leeson Lounge next month. Former Dr. Feelgood and Ian Dury & The Blockheads man Wilko Johnson
plays Dublin’s Leeson Lounge Pub on September 28 with fellow Blockhead Norman Watt-Roy also coming along for the ride. Tickets are available from the venue priced €30.
One of the most distinctive guitar players of his generation, Johnson features prominently in Julian Temple’s Oil City Confidential documentary on the Feelgoods, which underlines the huge influence they had on the likes of The Clash and the Pistols.
63 years young, Wilko is still showing today’s R&B/newwave/punk whippersnappers how it’s done!

I urge you not to miss this gig, its a looong time since Wilko played Dublin and Norman Watt-Roy is the finest bass player of his generation.
If you've seen him live you know what I'm talking about, if you haven't....grab a ticket QUICK.

Best Live band on this planet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSRLGnEUDxM

RolandGoose

Cool, I dont too much of this mans work, I actually only know of him through that BBC documentary, I'm in a Rock N' Roll Band,

He seems like an incredible guitar player!!!
what should I check out to get familiar with him? Dr Feelgood stuff?

furiousox

Check out the 'Oil City Confidential' dvd for an idea of where he came from.
He doesn't play much Feelgood's stuff tbh, his solo cds are available on ebay.
Amazon have his 'best of' stuff, there's also bits on youtube.
You really have to see him live though, and Norman is just out of this world on bass.
I first saw him live over 20 years ago, saw him live last night in Belfast and he was just amazing.
Honestly, best band I've ever seen...

bullpost

Saw him play about 20 years ago also (Lower Deck I think?) with Norman Watt-Roy on Bass. As you say brilliant live.

RolandGoose

Don't think this is happening, there is no mention of it on Wilko's site,

furiousox

It's still on.
This site seems to be more up to date than his myspace page.
http://www.wilkojohnson.org/
He's also playing Cork now, the night before the Dublin gig.
If at all possible I'm going to drive down for the Cork gig then back up for the Dublin gig.
Yes...he's that good.
You've never seen a gig like Wilko, DON'T MISS IT!

furiousox

bump...
Anyone going?
See you next Tuesday, I'll be the one near the front in a Wilko t-shirt making a t1t of myself and loving every second, come up and say hello!
PS You'll get a bass masterclass from Norman Watt-Roy thrown in as well.:)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GYQbMCFiZM

Davidth88

28th Sold out , 29th sold out..... I have tkts for the 30th !!

Enjoy the gigs, can't wait !!

furiousox

Good man, I'll be there for all three!
For anyone who's seen him before, you know what to expect.
For anyone who's seeing him for the first time...prepare to be blown away!

Chelon

Managed to get ticket for the Thursday show

Used to see him 20 years ago in London, then not again till last year. Guess what...still just as good. These guys *know* how to play.

How Soon Is Now

Saw him in Cork last night in Crane Lane or whatever its called for 16 euro.
He was ok me mates taught he was decent. To be honest i taught the whole set sounded the same.

furiousox

Great show in Dublin last night..good crowd..good atmosphere.
Looking forward to more of the same tonight

1968

furiousox wrote: »

Great show in Dublin last night..good crowd..good atmosphere.
Looking forward to more of the same tonight

Really looking forward to tonight.

Did he play any/much Feelgood stuff? How long was his set? (Trying to work out whether I can make the last bus home)

furiousox

He played 'Roxette', 'Sneaking Suspicion' & 'Back in the Night'.
He came onstage at 9.30 and finished up around 11.00.
Support band are good too, well worth a look.

Wheeker

furiousox wrote: »

He played 'Roxette', 'Sneaking Suspicion' & 'Back in the Night'.
He came onstage at 9.30 and finished up around 11.00.
Support band are good too, well worth a look.

... and 'She does it right'! Great gig, very tight band- absolutely fantastic musicians. Wilko's defo still got it

How Soon Is Now

Anyone notice his eye?? Big red/black mark underneath his eye.
I asked the drummer after show in Cork other night me and mates figured might of hit it with guiter lol turns out he got his teeth done

furiousox

Check this out, signature bass played by Norman.
Thank Christ it's sold..I would have gone into heavy debt to buy that.:o

http://www.basscentre.com/4-string-bass-guitars/bass-collection-blockhead-norman-watt-roy-prototype.html

Chelon

How was it tonight? Anyone know if Thursday is sold out?

furiousox

Tonight was even better than last night.
There were more people in, crowd converged about 3ft from the stage and were well up for it.
Band were in great form, really enjoying the response, happy/awestruck faces everywhere, Norman was absolutely mind-blowing tonight!
Sat with him after the gig for about an hour with some other fans listening to his life story, really nice down to earth guy.
I think there are some tickets left for Thursday.
I've said it before....
DO NOT MISS THIS GIG!

Davidth88

Great gig last night !!!!!! If you were not there , you missed a good one

Chelon

Seen Wilko and band around 20 times before & last night was up there with the best ever. Think he was enjoying himself

HighFinance

Mesmerising stuff. Glad i didn't miss this as only decided to go at 9 pm.

Truly wonderful musicians playing music with every ounce of energy in their bodies.

Maximum r 'n' b for sure.

bdr529

last night was one of the best gigs I was ever at, I only got there half way into the gig and I almost didn't go.....
the staff in the venue were sound as well.

The Grammar Police!

Agree completely with the above post.
OP was absolutely right too....best band in the world?
Very possibly!
Best I've ever seen anyway.
Didn't really know what to expect but WOW!!

furiousox

Well this thread will probably be winding up soon so here are my last few posts.
Firstly a pic of my Fender Jazz bass which Norman signed for me last night..

http://www.flickr.com/photos/furiousox/5041505625/#/photos/furiousox/5041505625/lightbox/

furiousox

Here's 3 clips I've uploaded from last night's gig...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzOVmq_1Y5U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qB1ckQwBlb0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9eFubya-LM

So...what a week it's been!
Got to see my favourite band 3 nights in a row, 3 fantastic gigs.
Got to meet the band...get photos taken with them...autographs etc.
It's been a great few days.
I hope everyone enjoyed the gigs as much as I did, I'll think you agree they are something unique and special.
Next Wilko gig for me is in London on November 4th and hopefully they'll be back in Dublin soon.
He does it right!

Chelon

Thanks, those clips are great. Next for me also November in Glasgow. Fair play to the Leeson Lounge also for putting it on and getting the atmos just right.

Anyone know the story behind them coming over, heard it was down to the support band(Mosquitoes)?

RolandGoose

I caught Wilko and the Guys down in Cork on Monday,

Really great show, Norman is the most mind blowing bassist I've ever seen live! Incredible Stuff!

Thanks for the heads up Furiousox!

klingklang

Great night at The Leeson Lounge last night - more snaps at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lib-lab/sets/72157624948170121/with/5041287165/

furiousox

Chelon wrote: »

Thanks, those clips are great. Next for me also November in Glasgow. Fair play to the Leeson Lounge also for putting it on and getting the atmos just right.

Anyone know the story behind them coming over, heard it was down to the support band (Mosquitoes)?

That's right, I was talking to Foxy (guitarist with the Mosquitoes) and he is a huge Wilko fan.
He's the man responsible for bringing them over, delighted it all worked out for him.
3 sold out nights but it genuinely wasn't money motivated, it was all about getting Wilko over for the first time in what....15 years?

yknaa

Good news! He is back for more on 2nd May (Whelans)

furiousox

You f..ing beauty!!
You've made my day!

Chelon

furiousox wrote: »

You f..ing beauty!!
You've made my day!

+1

furiousox

He's also playing Cork on April 29th and Kilkenny on April 30th & May 1st

furiousox

Well he blew the roof off the set lounge in kilkenny last night in front of a crowd of 4 or 5 hundred and put on a great show earlier today even though an afternoon gig didn't really suit band or audience.
Same old story... big smiles and big applause from a crowd who are probably seeing Wilko for the first time and being completely blown away.

He's in Whelan's Monday night, don't miss it...see you there!

Chelon

Roll on tomorrow night - tickets were on sale last week but looks like sold out now. Anyone know for sure?

bdr529

I have a surplus ticket for the wilko gig tonight in whelans, if anyone wants it at face value then give me a pm....

ned rierson

was in Kilkenny yesterday and while it was early in the day for a gig i thought they played well. check out norman watt roys bass playing. inhuman what he can do with this fingers.

furiousox

Fantastic show in Whelans last night, crowd and venue made it the best gig of the 3.
I think the heat got to Wilko near the end as he left the stage before the encore, then came back saying something about feeling a bit dizzy and to watch out in case he fell over!
Glad to say he recovered and finished the gig ok.
Some of the playing from Wilko & Norman during that show was just awe inspiring.
I've said it before and I still think it's true...best live band on the planet!

Chelon

Brilliant as per. Though think the Leeson Lounge did edge it for intimacy. Anyone going to put some vid on youtube again?

furiousox

Just a heads up, he's on Jools Holland this week (Tuesday & Friday I think)
Going to see him in Manchester on Saturday after the Utd game, grand day out!

Chelon

furiousox wrote: »

Just a heads up, he's on Jools Holland this week (Tuesday & Friday I think)
Going to see him in Manchester on Saturday after the Utd game, grand day out!

Good to see him on tv but didn't quite capture the live magic. The sound mix was a bit off; guitar & bass not as searing as they could have been.

Unusual as the "Later" sound mix is normally A1.

Davidth88

Ok people .... your last chance to see this chap


He won't be back for sure , unless there is a miracle cure ( he has terminal cancer )

http://www.ticketmaster.ie/Wilko-Johnson-tickets/artist/745906

blastman

Ticket got, should be a great night, allbeit a bit sad....

furiousox

Another Wilko thread here...

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056851690

blastman

Looks like the gig may not happen...

[url]=ttp://www.wilkojohnson.com/index.php/component/content/article/13-latest-wilko-news/51-wilko-in-hospital-urgent-news?Itemid=124]Wilko cancels commitments for medical procedure[/url]

blastman

From the BBC

Obviously if the operation is a success, that's great news and hopefully we will get to see him again, eventually.

horseburger

here is the statement which is included on the MCD site

http://www.mcd.ie/listings/fg.php?c=9141952&ar=wilkojohnson&cat=all

"Wilko Johnson Cancels Show at The Academy For Medical Procedure:

OFFICIAL STATEMENT

Wilko Johnson Cancels Commitments For Medical Procedure:
Dr. Feelgood legend Wilko Johnson has today reluctantly had to cancel all of his public engagements.

Wilko, currently riding high in the UK album chart with the Roger Daltrey collaboration 'Going Back Home', has sought further advice about his pancreatic cancer and as a result has undergone a medical procedure that will see him out of action for the foreseeable future.

Doctors are hopeful that following the surgery the prognosis for Wilko will be positive.

Before going into hospital Wilko spoke to Tony Parsons. The exclusive interview can be read at here

Wilko Johnson cancels show in The Academy on Friday 30th of May. All refunds will be available at the point of purchase."

blastman

blastman wrote: »

From the BBC

Obviously if the operation is a success, that's great news and hopefully we will get to see him again, eventually.

So, a year on almost to the day, and against all the odds, Wilko was finally able to make his delayed appearance in the Academy last night and if you wren't there, you missed one of the gigs of the year. No setlists, no effects pedals, no plectrum, just a band that was tighter than a gnat's chuff and some great music. Wilko looked great and in great form, even if (understandably) the set was not the longest, just over the hour mark. It was all rounded out with a great support act (The Creatures) and a (pretty much sold-out) crowd that clearly were delighted to see Wilko and absolutely loved the music. If you're anywhere near the Rory Gallagher festival in Ballyshannon tomorrow, I'd highly recommend going along to see the man.

P.S. Norman Watt-Roy is an absolute animal of a bassist!!

terrydel

blastman wrote: »

So, a year on almost to the day, and against all the odds, Wilko was finally able to make his delayed appearance in the Academy last night and if you wren't there, you missed one of the gigs of the year. No setlists, no effects pedals, no plectrum, just a band that was tighter than a gnat's chuff and some great music. Wilko looked great and in great form, even if (understandably) the set was not the longest, just over the hour mark. It was all rounded out with a great support act (The Creatures) and a (pretty much sold-out) crowd that clearly were delighted to see Wilko and absolutely loved the music. If you're anywhere near the Rory Gallagher festival in Ballyshannon tomorrow, I'd highly recommend going along to see the man.

P.S. Norman Watt-Roy is an absolute animal of a bassist!!

I only knew his music vaguely, but I like good guitar based music and loved him on Jools Holland so decided to head along. Great gig, superb musicians, very tight as you say. And the bassist is something else, a real force of nature!
Short set but well worth seeing.

furiousox

Review of the Academy gig.

https://www.goldenplec.com/live-reviews/wilko-johnson-academy/