BOARDMAN'S TALENT SPOTTING

"Easily the best night" -C. Boardman.
First set

Nige's Fretted intro.
Kill The King
Some Y&T song
Black Dog

Rock'n' Roll
Mr Crowley
Bad motor Scooter
I Don't Know
Snowblind
Sweetleaf
Spirit of the Radio
Whole Lotta Love
Nidge's Solo
Rock Lobster (with Boardman)
Long live Rock 'N' 'Roll

Second Set

Black Dog
More than a feeling
Boys are back in town
Dont believe a word
Whole Lotta Rosie
You Shock me All Night Long
Touch Too Much
Black Sabbath
< Children Of The Grave
Fool For Yor Loving
Fell Like Making Love
Good Loving Turned Bad
Fire and Water

Encores

Paranoid
All Right Now
School's Out
Sunshine of your love

. Notes taken from a phone call with Kevin" Camera" Gameson From Wakefield ,who drank the bar dry of his favourite "Hooche" that very night .Yes the one looking not unlike the new Keyboard player ,Yes the same one who missed" Fish" telephoning him twice on his birthday

Sensational, spontaneous, relaxed, playful were some of Kev's quotes. He described the gig as "As good as it gets" and concluded our call with "I've seen a lot of shows and NONE of them stood up to what I saw last night,BLOODY RIGHT BAND,AND I MEAN IT". He had front row seats which probably helped a bit but other dedicated followers elsewhere in the audience were mightily impressed with what they saw. There is a definite bond within the group - there is a lot more eye contact between members on stage and a lot more playing around with the songs......During Spirit of the Radio, Nidge turned tothe singer, made a gesture and he then sang 2 or 3 verses of spirit in the sky accompanied by Nidge on guitar. Sensational stuff!

Nidge was sweating like a pig throughout The singer was giving it plenty of spiel between songs - he mentioned how much they had enjoyed Cobbies and said "It must feel like you've been with us for years, thanks for all their support". Black Dog was accompanied with classic Rampent poodle style Plant posing and preening - great stuff to watch. Fire & Water was enhanced by plenty of strutting and stomping .

This show is far superior to the stuff they did Last year. They really mean business this time.In the Cobbies lobby afterwards, Camera Kev bumped in Nidge and got the usual friendly handshake. People have come from Wakefield , Rotherham ,Leeds and Hemsworth to see this band. Some are seeing all nights of the tour.

Boardman's Tales From The Tapes

Was this their best? The debate rages! Personally I think it depends on where you are in the auditorium and I know Camera Kev agrees with this too. The tape is good and clear, slightly bassy with a slightly dull top. On first listening to this I was slightly disappointed given all the rave reviews, however, there is no doubt that onstage, the band are having a great time.

Nidge is obvious in a relaxed and playful mood "We'll Jim-bob have we been here before?" "What a bunch of silly people" etc. Nigel is introduced as the guy who "really wants to do the roadying for Morrisey!". A number of the songs contain slight errors (The Keyboard player fluffs the Intro to Spirit of the Radio) but this is compensated for with two excellent blues interludes, one in an extended Whole Lotta Love and one during Boys are back in Town. (I can't identify the songs - any suggestions?).Sunshine of your love is the usual bring the house down climax.

Nidge ends the main body of the show with "Thanks it's been a great night, never stop smiling - it's only entertainment!" and returns to thank the crowd for their support over the years "We've seen you guys in the womb!". Obviously this tape deserves further listening.

Letter from Nidge

Dear Craig

by the way Snowblind are playing at cobbys again on march 13 th, should be interesting we've just put a keyboard player in for that authentic deep purple touch. Oh and mr crowley as well, might see you there then

Nidge

Latest rumours have spotted party animal Boardman on an night out in the exclusive Cobbys Bar in Royston Barnsley(No Dentist Chair For Boardman) Watching Brother-in- Law Pete's Cousin Nigel Dobson's Band "Snowblind "Play a set of Rock Classic's from the Sabbath,Purple and Ozzy Cannon,Shout's From Boardman for "We Are The Champions","I'm Goin keep on loving you","Crazy Crazy Nights", " and " The Final Countdown "showed he knew his stuff,None of that Communards stuff Roy Keane listens too for our Boardman.