[peel] Re: Steeleye Span in Concert 1971

[Jimmy Stepek]

--- On Fri, 20/5/11, Humphrey <thebarguest@...> wrote:
 
> Thanks B. Yes, I downloaded it and I see (hear) what you
> mean about lo-fi. I've got a good copy of this I'll try to
> upload, because it's a good concert by a great folk-rock
> combo !

If you could that would be great.

> Btw, just 2 days ago I downloaded a Peel-introduced concert
> from 71 by The Incredible String Band. I've never been a fan
> really, but the Peel/BBC/In Concert context helped me really
> "enjoy" it ! They must be THE most hippy-sounding band ever
> ! I saw them in Hebden Bridge a few years ago but was too
> zonked to concentrate unfortunately ! 

Do a search for God's Holiday. We dug up all the rarities & sessions and stuck them out on 14 cd's. There will be flac copies as well as mp3 going the rounds by now. We also tried to get as much of the Peel/other DJ's intros and outros on as well. My favourite is Peel calling them The Incredible String Vest! I still catch Robin & Mike whenever they are in the neighbourhood. If you are London bound you can catch "Trembling Bells with guests Mike Heron, founder of The Incredible String Band, and multi-instrumentalist Nick Pynn at London’s QEH on 30th May". I'll be seeing Mike's daughter, Georgia Seddon, at The Captains Rest, Glasgow this Monday night. Different style but still interesting enough.

> What is the punk-est
> band ever I wonder ? The Pistols ? Slaughter & The Dogs
> (best name), maybe Angelic Upstarts (Mensi is a great
> "name") ?

I always thought The Damned were/are the only true punk band. Still Smashing things up after all these years. Its a strange juxtaposition isn't it. I really love the String Band stuff but also really love The Damned stuff and lots of things in between. A bit like Mr Peel, wouldn't you say?

Anyway, time for bed, said Zebedee.

Cheers.....Jimmy