HarriWatts Band Comin' Out Party continued At The Lamp Wednesday 4th August By Jane Foster

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Here on Planet Earth was a smoother track that sounded rather Cowfishy. Croppy Boy was a livelier piece that brought the set uptempo again, and Tomboy had a jazz feel to it which I liked. After this there was a break with Ragtime Dave and James filling in on guitar and bass whilst Dave Watts and Derrick had a well earned beer. It was nice to see an acoustic bass being played. I like acoustic instruments, you might have guessed..

After the break the Watts crew returned with what they'd promised to be a more bluesy set. They began with It's The Moon the first track on the Comin Out cd. This I thought sounded better live, I think because it was a more relaxed version. After this I don't recall many of the song titles, but Jenny joined them for one song on another electric fiddle, which I enjoyed, being a fan of double fiddle playing.

Dave Watts has an unconventional way of playing the fiddle, I noticed as the evening went on. This is a good thing in my book - defy convention, why not, and find your own way. I preferred the second half of their set, as the songs were darker and more energetic. I think they should do more of this stuff, maybe less of the songs that can start to sound a bit country and western. They should explore the dark side, in my opinion, and experiment and improvise more with it..

Well it's a strange place is 'ull, perfect gems like the Lamp hidden away down little side streets. And a small place too. I discovered that Dave Watt's sister is the receptionist at my son's previous school.. and Elsie and I bumped into Hannah Haughton, editor of Sandman magazine in 'ull. She recognized Elsie from when she was only 5...in Manchester. Small world eh!! By 'eck.

Comin' Out CD by the Harri Watts band is £5.00. Contact : harriwattsband@hotmail.com for a copy.

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