Wednesday, 3 September 2014

Chicago Rock Café gig, Northampton – 26th May 2003


'That gig was so special because of its intimacy and Mal, Nigel and Lemar being there. The venue was perfect for the numbers - you could get up really close and personal and we even managed some banter with David and the band.
I was no more than 6 feet from David, who was on a little raised circular stage area, and it seemed that all the people there were either fans or there to listen and appreciate the music.
After the gig he was so sweet - sat, taking time out, waiting to meet us all - he had a little word for each of us (I also got John's autograph and had a quick chat). I felt so close to David that night and so privileged to see him perform so wonderfully.
Happy memories.'  Mary

This was the first gig that fans were able to attend, and many did and said what a wonderful gig it was!
David and the band were on top form and performed a full set from David's album Seven Years Ten Weeks including -  Follow Me, Best Of Order, Time To Fall Down, Lazy,  Bluebird, Ok, Don't Let Go, Neverland, Long Time Coming, Stop Living The Lie plus two fab covers, Mustang Sally and Sgt Peppers.

Many reported excitedly how brilliant David has been, and how amazing his voice is live.  That there was a good amount of banter with the band and David was so relaxed, funny and down-to-earth.

Fans said that they loved the raw, live sound that the band did.  That they were fantastic and  it was amazing as they have only been together for such a short time.  They thought David's album seemed tame by comparison!

‘I am hoping that David will get to produce the next album by himself so that it keeps the  'live band' sound.....and leaves out the female backing singers!’
‘It was a night I will never forget.'