(under) Covers and Classics

Two family camping trips at the end of August wrapped up the summer holidays. The first 4 nights based at Highburn House, Wooler in Northumberland. Highlights were the fantastic beach at Bamburgh, the day on Holy Isle, and our evening walks to the local shop to get provisions for the next day. Later 2 nights based at Hooks House Farm at Robin Hoods Bay. This is one of the best camp sites we have used, great facilities and clean, with a fantastic view over the bay. A lovely end to the summer.

The main reason I started listening to Yes was Phillipa Bird. We were the same age, had attended the same secondary school, were both at college, but moved in different circles. On a train coming back from Colchester to Clacton, Phillipa was with some friends and one bloke had a copy of Close To The Edge album, she was looking at it. Anyway, Close To The Edge was purchased and I've loved it ever since.

So on Saturday 12th September, Seyes played at the Duchess, and Close To The Edge was the core of their 2 hour set. The vocalist was a little nervous to start, but warmed up in time for Close To The Edge and the rest of the set. His fellow musicians were superb in reproducing the Yes sound, especially the bassist. Recommended, for the music and the memories it brought back.

Its Saturday 19th and Chantel is back at the Roman Bath, curiously she talks with a Bradford accent yet sings without. Her guitar playing is so good its inspiring and demoralising. Another great performance tonight, and I now have a pick with her name on.
According to an interview in the September issue of Play Music magazine an album is in the pipeline, will it be as good as her covers? I hope so.