Well first things first.I never got a chance to check lisa hannigan out before the gig and walked in during her set.She was just finishing a song-sounded ok,couldn't really get the gist as it was the dying moments.She then went into a song i've since found out to be 'a sail' and proceeded to blow me and my mate away.
Another stunning original and a wonderful,wonderful cover of The Band's 'the night they drove old dixie down and she was done.
A special mention to her band,stripped down minimal and totally perfect.Richard can you please tell lisa to enjoy them while she can because when I'm a rich and famous rock star I will be stealing them for myself
This was the forth time i've seen Richard and possibly the best.The new songs brought a great new dimension to the set and Richard seemed to enjoy playing his oldies as much as the stuff of the latest album.
I loved 'tonight the streets our ours'(didn't expect to hear that one) and was made up 'remorse code' was retained.
I thought Richard looked emotional at certain points in the set.Now I know why.
It was genuinely touching to see a performer so appreciative of his audience(without being overly sentimental)I've seen so many who are not.Nice one Richard
My only gripe would be 'she brings the sunlight not being played' it's many peoples(including mine) standout track off the new album.
But anyway you can't always get what you want but last night I definitely got what I needed.Thanks again Richard and the awesome men who stand beside you.