Proud Father

[Yorkshire Lad]

It might not be appropriate to post this here but as a proud father I am going to anyway . I just would like to say that my son Ian fronts a band called "Mistral Cigale" and they have just secured their first paid gig . They are supporting a band called Parkbench at The inkrooms Lavender Hill Clapham on Thursday 19th May . More info at www.inkrooms.co.uk
I think I am more nervous than he is and I will be 200 miles away on the night
Yorkshire Lad

[Paula]

Well done Ian - if anyone you tubes it let us know Phil

[Yorkshire Lad]

Paula
If you want to see them on you tube go to : Ramblin' man@ catweazleoxford to see them cover that hank williams song
Phil

[Diane]

Congrats to Ian! Great stuff, Phil. Yes give him all our best wishes. I'm sure it'll go well for him.
I doubt I'll ever recover from how proud I was at my son's "first gig", when he was 9, at the school talent comp (a decade ago).

[Paula]

He has an amazing voice. Lavender Hill is not far from me really.

Tried to link it from you tube but link does work

[Pete]

Well done Ian.... I'm sure your father taught you all that he knows on the music front I hope he's not on a commission!

It's always good to hear new bands starting to make their way. It's amazing what talent you can see at many small venues across the country - too many people only listen to manufactured bands.

Pete

[Yorkshire Lad]

Thanks to you all for your support . I dont think he will ever give up the day job it is just a passionate hobby that he pursues but you are right Pete about the untapped talent out there !
I am obviously biased but they do a mean arrangement of " Hey thats no way to say goodbye " in the style of the brazilian guitarist Luiz Bonfa
YL

[lizzytysh]

Hi Phil ~

I'm trying to figure out where I need to go on that link to HEAR your son. Is that not possible?


~ Lizzy

[Kush]

very nice. Nashville in Yorkshire? Empire strikes back.

[Yorkshire Lad]

Hi Phil ~

I'm trying to figure out where I need to go on that link to HEAR your son. Is that not possible?


~ Lizzy

http://youtu.be/dgSuxt6Sx8Y
Try this link Lizzy

[Yorkshire Lad]

very nice. Nashville in Yorkshire? Empire strikes back.

The working mens clubs of yorkshire is where Elvis Presley cut his teeth I will have you know !

[lizzytysh]

Thanks, Phil. I'll listen when I get home tonight.

[denise knowles]

Very good voice on him, no wonder You are proud, as I'm sure your lovely Jean is as well.

[lizzytysh]

Very helpful. Thank you so much for the link, Phil. You have much reason to be proud! His voice and presentation are authentic . It would've been great to have been able to be there in person ... another time!

[Yorkshire Lad]

I promised to post a report after the gig . Apparently it went well and the band were pleased with their performance which is lets face half the battle . They performed eight songs with a mixture of covers and their own compositions and got some excellent feedback from the audience . It has led to an immediate future booking so fingers crossed . All I can say is watch this space!!
YL