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FolkLaw - Image GalleriesA documentary of the Smokey Joe album launch gig with FolkLaw and Friends at the Stroud Subscription RoomsPhotographs by Martin Bailey Reynolds - pintokamares@yahoo.co.uk and Charlie Bryan - www.charlie-bryan.com Before the gig: A rare sight of the man who dissolves into the shadows as soon as the concert starts but who's there every moment the music plays plying his craft to get the very best sound - sound engineer Tony talking with Emi during the pre-gig sound-check Before the gig: A rare glimpse of last minute adjustments with a packed stage, while Emi McDade plays Waterways of England for the first time, Jon Dowling checks the sound on the bass and Paul McLaughlin finishes off some dots for the debut performance of a Tuba part on "My Time"! Nick adjusts the mic for Emi's sound-check. Who needs a roadie when you've got FolkLaw on hand eh?! I bet they could shift a Subscription Rooms grand piano if they put their mind to it! Concert starts with a beautiful set of songs, magical piano playing and a pure voice as Emi McDade sets hearts alight. If you liked Emi's music you can find more at www.emimcdade.com Next up are Emma and Martin as "the Vogwells" - a pretty rare sight since the Bewelien project started! The Vogwells are joined mid-set by Nick and Bryn as guests on one of our Vogwell favourites "Fightin' for ol' Charlie" - a track whose historical references helped inspire "I made them" on the Smokey Joe album. After a quick interval and glasses replenished at the sub rooms bar (which Gaz reckon's is the best value at any arts center anywhere!), FolkLaw take to the stage Nations Pride makes an appearance much to the delight of the Minchinhampton contingent! "6 lanes wide" gestures Nick ...not sure what Martin's laughing about!! Bryn's grimace tells a tale of passion for Gloucester Boys... ...or was it because he fell down the stairs two days before the gig?! Yep - that's right - Bryn was dosed to the max on paracetamol for the launch night! (left) Gaz sings his heart out on "Talk to Me", (center) Paul McCoughlin joins the band on Tuba for a special addition to My Time, and it's at this moment that Martin Bailey Reynolds gets one of his favourite shots of the night as Paul's eye appears round the corner of the tuba, and the band is reflected in the shining brass!! (right) Candia McCormack, takes a break from the limelight of Cotswold Life magazine to add her beautiful voice to the choruses of Cotswold Hills and Lorelei All on stage for the grand finale! "Smokey Joe" sets the stage jumping, and it's smiles all around as Paul McCoughlin and Martin share a joke on the mic. Jon Howlin' Downlin' gets to work on bass, Candia McCormack's tamborine brings the song to life, and as she shares the mic with Emi McDade, good times are had by all! All together for the final bow! From left to right: Martin Vogwell, Jon Howlin' Dowling, Paul McCoughlin, Nick Gibbs, Bryn Williams, Gaz Hunt, Emi McDade and Candia McCormack. Where's Emma Vogwell you ask?! Looking after band dog Ernie on the merch desk but still there in spirit! In the words of the final song of the night - "Left to right my friends surround, the quaver and the stave, from Cradle to the Grave" Thank you to everyone who came, everyone who made it possible, Martin Bailey Reynolds for the wonderful pictures and here's hoping that the next album launch can be even better! From all of us at FolkLaw. |
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