Gary Turner (ten), Mark Williams (gtr), Ben Gilbert (pno), Stuart Davies(bs), David Carnegie (dms).What is there left to say about Extreme Measures that Russell didn't say after the Stockton gig at the weekend or that I haven't already said myself over the past couple of years?
Tonight was a special gig on two counts. Firstly it was in aid of the 'Maggie's Day' Cancer charity and charity doesn't come much higher than that. The organisers must have been pleased with the good response.
Secondly, it was Ben Gilbert's last gig with the band. Ben will be a tremendous miss but who knows that his replacement will not add a new dimension? It will be interesting to find out.
There were some awesome moments tonight from all of the soloists and to pick an individual out would surely be impossible.
Sartorially though it's a different matter. David's cool haircut wins by a country mile!
Lance.
It was a superb gig. One of the reasons this band is so good is all the musicians listen so carefully to each other. Every number is an inventive and complex discussion rather than a succession of solos.
ReplyDeleteWe will all miss Ben, of course, but I suspect that the ethos of Extreme Measures is strong enough to accomodate and nurture a new keyboard talent.