We have a date 21st June for normality we hope and the end of socially distancing at a gig. That means another ten or so gigs that will either be cancelled or postponed some for the third time. So cautious optimism is the watch word here. Given that the summer months are usually a little quieter the autumn could be crazy for gigs if things get back to normal. So with everything crossed let’s hope there is real light at the end of this horribly long tunnel.
When I first started this little exercise we were a month into lockdown on the 24th April. Like most of you I expected this to last a month or two. The reality now is clear and sadly it will be a full twelve months and probably a lot more between my last gig and the next one. We go again and hopefully this brings back memories for my gig going chums who have joined me on this great musical journey down the years.
Just the one today and goodie with a double bill for my look back down memory lane.
2008, Josh Ritter with Dawn Landes, Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth
On checking this entry I couldn’t believe that this was the last time we had seen Josh Ritter. Ritter consistently produced excellent albums through the early noughties and indeed still does now. I remember him as a humble performer but he had some good stories.
Tonight he is supported by Dawn Landes who is great and was married to Ritter but no more. We’ve seen her a couple of times in different guises latterly in Sufjan Stevens band I recall.
I have no specific memory from this gig but looking at set lists around this time it’s predominantly stuff from his latest record but it’s also a long set with choice cuts from his back catalogue too.
That’s it for today so don’t forget, support your small local venues and smaller artists in these difficult times, stay safe and keep on rockin y’all.