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Title: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: GuyM on May 19, 2012, 08:27:03 AM
Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert

Please join the CRS and ourselves at the last of the Spring Season concerts on Saturday June 16th at the Wesley Centre, Maltby

As we have now announced personnel changes coming later in the year, this will be the last opportunity to see the current (and excellent IMO) line-up in action at one of our favourite venues.

Joining us as our special guest guitarist extraordinaire Mr Matt Stevens

MANNING were very pleased to be placed in the top ten at the last CRS BOTYs awards in four categories

Best Gig
Best Vocalist
Best Album
Best Bass Player

So come along for a healthy platter of stories and music

Support LIVE Music
Support the Classic Rock Society

Take care
GuyM
Title: Re: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: Mikey on May 20, 2012, 08:29:16 AM
Hoping to be there  :D
Title: Re: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: Nev on May 20, 2012, 12:01:20 PM
By pure coincidence I will be in N. Yorkshire that week.  I'm wondering if I can sneak away and get here.

It seems like too good an opportunity to miss, but I also feel bad about abandoning my parents (and possibly Mrs Nev) when we are only visiting them for a short time.

This possibly calls for some sneaky diplomacy  :twisted:
Title: Re: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: GuyM on May 20, 2012, 12:11:47 PM
Bring 'em along Nev!
We'll nice melodic stuff and I'll tell them a few tall tales!  :D
Anyhow whatever happens..nice thought!
Title: Re: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: Nev on May 29, 2012, 11:11:30 AM
Tickets purchased for Mrs Nev and I  :D

We'll have a day out in either Leeds or York and then go on to the gig in the evening.

I'm looking forward to this  :)   :)   :)
Title: Re: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: GuyM on May 29, 2012, 11:16:03 AM
Excellent news! Please come say HELLO!
Title: Re: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: GuyM on June 11, 2012, 06:21:52 PM
This Saturday...catch MATT STEVENS fresh from his fantastic appearance at PROGMEISTER 2  :D
Title: Re: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: Mikey on June 12, 2012, 01:47:01 PM
Anyone else going?
Title: Re: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: Mikey on June 17, 2012, 09:10:19 AM
Quote from: "Mikey"Hoping to be there  :D

I was  :D

My first encounter with the Wesley Centre.
Quaint makes it sound olde worlde......shoebox was the only word that came to mind last night.
OK it would be a large shoe box, but those are the sort of dimensions that it had.
Don't know if they normally use the stage, but the floor of the hall was used by the band last night.

The evening kicked off with Matt Stevens, my main reason for being there, described last night as a one man orchestra, but more of a one man Californian Guitar Trio would be slightly more accurate. If you haven't seen or heard Matt, you're missing out. Go out and buy some now. In fact you don't even need to go out to buy some. Amazing to watch him play live.

@ Matt, do you break a string every night, or only when I go?

Manning were the main turn, all 300 of them in a very small space, OK 9, of which there were between 6 & 8 playing at any one time. I'm sure that I've heard some Manning before but can't recall anything that was played last night,

@ me, find where you filed your Manning.

Quite a mix of material judging by the introductions. Shall definitely be indulging in some purchases.

A very enjoyable evening, to me a disappointing attendance, but not sure what the norm is for the Wesley Centre. It's an easy place to find and easy to get to from the M1 & M18. Plenty of parking close to the venue.
Title: Re: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: GuyM on June 17, 2012, 09:23:23 AM
Glad you enjoyed it!

I have now released 12 of my own albums..so lots of back catalogue and tracks to choose a set from  :D

Audience sizes are funny some times you can have loads of people there and little reaction and other (like last night) a goodly number but a really nice attentive and appreciative crowd!

Matt and our gang will be repeating the experience in 2 weeks at the famous MET in Bury if anyone wants to come along..our last before the Summer break!

May see you there!
Title: Re: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: Mikey on June 17, 2012, 09:25:35 AM
Quickly checks diary
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Hmmmm, there's a chance  :D
Title: Re: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: GuyM on June 18, 2012, 08:11:26 PM
that would be very nice  :D
Title: Re: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: Mikey on June 18, 2012, 08:47:37 PM
Quote from: "GuyM"that would be very nice  :D

Better than my photos  :D

Crap Manning photos' (//http://mikeyvtheworld.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/manning-wesley-centre.html)

That's photos that are of a poor quality, not Manning that are crap  :D,  far from it, a very enjoyable night
Title: Re: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: GuyM on June 18, 2012, 09:03:21 PM
I like them  :D
Title: Re: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: Mikey on June 18, 2012, 09:11:49 PM
Registered users: Bing [Bot], Google [Bot], Mikey


Quick, they've got Guy  :(
Title: Re: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: Mikey on June 23, 2012, 11:33:04 AM
Quote from: "Mikey"Quickly checks diary
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Hmmmm, there's a chance  :D

Have permission from the boss, mind you she couldn't really decline, she's in Spain this week.
Ticket booked
Title: Re: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: Mikey on June 23, 2012, 12:47:49 PM
Described as samplers, but full tracks.
Give 'em a spin, or whatever MP3's do

//http://www.guymanning.com/2009site/sampler.htm
Title: Re: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: Nev on June 26, 2012, 06:59:44 PM
It has taken me a while to get caught up after returning from the N. Yorkshire, but now I ccan post my version of crap photos of the Wesley Centre gig:

(//http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg634/Nev1308/th_IMG_1361.jpg) (//http://s1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg634/Nev1308/?action=view&current=IMG_1361.jpg)  (//http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg634/Nev1308/th_IMG_1362.jpg) (//http://s1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg634/Nev1308/?action=view&current=IMG_1362.jpg)  (//http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg634/Nev1308/th_IMG_1363.jpg) (//http://s1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg634/Nev1308/?action=view&current=IMG_1363.jpg)

(//http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg634/Nev1308/th_IMG_1364.jpg) (//http://s1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg634/Nev1308/?action=view&current=IMG_1364.jpg)  (//http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg634/Nev1308/th_IMG_1365.jpg) (//http://s1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg634/Nev1308/?action=view&current=IMG_1365.jpg)  (//http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg634/Nev1308/th_IMG_1366.jpg) (//http://s1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg634/Nev1308/?action=view&current=IMG_1366.jpg)

Sorry about the white heads.  The contrast was too great for my poor little Canon camera to cope with (or maybe it was just the numpty behind the camera - me).

Regardless of picture quality, it was a thoroughly enjoyable evening and I enjoyed my little chat(s) with Matt.  :D  :D

I also inaugurated my TPE T-Shirt - so it was quite an event  ;)
Title: Re: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: Pedro on June 26, 2012, 07:07:59 PM
Nice work, thanks for sharing.
I wish camera manufacturers were required to rate their cameras on gigability. :)
Title: Re: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: Mikey on June 26, 2012, 09:06:16 PM
Quote from: "Nev"Sorry about the white heads.
Why? I'm not on there. Whitehead's white head isn't shining
Quote from: "Nev"I also inaugurated my TPE T-Shirt - so it was quite an event  ;)
Ah, that was you in the bog then.
Title: Re: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: Nev on June 27, 2012, 06:50:01 PM
Quote from: "Mikey"Ah, that was you in the bog then.

I confess I did have to make space for some additional liquid intake  ;)
Title: Re: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: Mikey on June 27, 2012, 10:55:17 PM
Manning - The something for nothing album

(I can see Guy scratching his head wondering where I'm going with this)

Go to this link,

//http://www.guymanning.com/2009site/sampler.htm

Download all the tracks, burn them onto a disk and you've got about 90 minutes of FREE music

Once you've enjoyed your freebie, go to //http://www.guymanning.com/2009site/orders-albums.htm and purchase the real thing  :D

Anyone going to the Met on Saturday?
Title: Re: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: Mikey on July 01, 2012, 07:15:54 AM
cracking night @ the Met, thanks Guy, Matt,the guys & gall


Have alot on this morning but will stick some pics and abit more waffle on the blog later.

Hope the seeds that I planted last night come to fruition  ;)
Title: Re: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: Mikey on July 02, 2012, 09:30:40 PM
Did I say I was busy yesterday? Phew

Little bit of waffle & photos here (//http://mikeyvtheworld.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/manning-matt-stevens.html)
Title: Re: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: Mikey on July 21, 2012, 09:01:44 AM
Manning reviews now in Urdu, Afrikaans & Chinese on my blog   :lol:  :lol:


Next Manning gig

//http://www.guymanning.com/2009site/live.html

SATURDAY 8th SEPTEMBER 2012
Manning
"..It's not the end of the World!" tour

The Duchess, York
Stonebow House,
The Stonebow,
YO1 7NP
York,
United Kingdom
 
Double Headliner Performance

with DeeExpus
(Ahead of their Marillion Tour Support Slot)

Doors open 7:00pm
First band on stage 7:30pm (so get there early!)

£8 In Advance / £10 on the door

Pre-ordered tickets will be confirmed in an e-mail and left on the door for you to collect on the night
Title: Re: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: Pedro on July 21, 2012, 10:25:45 AM
Sorry to hear Deeexpus' lead singer Tony has had to leave the band for health reasons.  The band will be fine with Andy taking over for the tour, but I hope Tony gets some help with his headache problem.
Title: Re: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: Mouse on July 21, 2012, 02:45:02 PM
That's one gig I really hope to get to (he says, tempting fate).
Title: Re: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: Mikey on July 21, 2012, 06:05:19 PM
Quote from: "Mouse"That's one gig I really hope to get to (he says, tempting fate).
See you there.

Cue instant disaster
Title: Re: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: Mouse on July 22, 2012, 02:04:02 AM
Quote from: "Mikey"
Quote from: "Mouse"That's one gig I really hope to get to (he says, tempting fate).
See you there.

Cue instant disaster

You've gone n' done it now!
Title: Re: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: Mikey on July 22, 2012, 07:48:12 AM
Quote from: "Mouse"
Quote from: "Mikey"
Quote from: "Mouse"That's one gig I really hope to get to (he says, tempting fate).
See you there.

Cue instant disaster

You've gone n' done it now!

If it means the volcano in Iceland erupts again and traps me in Spain for an extra couple of weeks, I suppose i'll have to live with the disappointment.

& York is prone to flooding

& invasion by Vikings, Romans etc etc.......tourists

Are there any more possibilities that we need to double bluff?
Title: Re: Next CRS Gig : MANNING + Matt Stevens In Concert
Post by: Mikey on July 22, 2012, 07:58:20 AM
Morning Guy. Get the biccies in.
A mouse has been at them