Foy Vance: This week in Belfast...

This week in Belfast...

Monday, 08 December 2008

First thing I need to tell you is this: I'm playing the Menagerie in Belfast this weekend (Fri, Sat & Sun) with David Homes (music master mind behind Ocean's 11,12,13, Out of Sight and hunger to name a few)... and my favourite DJ by a long shot!

They will be very intimate gigs...

not that I'll be getting intimate with DH (although I might just), but more that it's such a small venue. I think it only holds about 170/80 people "officially"... in fact tickets have been selling quick already so go get em while they're hot.

David and I will be working together during the days and then using the gig as an outlet in the evenings, so it should prove to be a pretty special weekend. More than that, I'm looking forward to getting back to the Menagerie. I used to play there years ago in a covers band I had going at the time called 'Liberace and the shirt lifters'. It was an interesting band... always went somewhere new, and in fact the most notable night was in the Menagerie in 1998! Full Circle eh...

It'll also be good to get meeting some of you... usually at gigs I'm stuck back stage before and after the gig, but this will be more of an 'intimate gathering in a pub' affair.... in which case I fully expect some Christmas cards and pressies!!

nah, just kiddin of course.......... unless you were gonna say yes!?

You can get tickets from Old Flat Top...or Ticketmaster ... or instore at Zavvi

on another note, I'm off to Dublin tomorrow for the preview of the Hotpress music videos (of which BE WITH ME one)... apparently there's a whole red carpet deal going on??? I can't see it myself, but.... I think red carpet should only come out at things like the Oscars... I reckon it should be graded on the event. for instance maybe this one could be a high grade linoleum or something!? Maybe a nice paisley patterned carpet with half decent underfelt...

Anyway... the red carpet will be out at the week end... it's gonna be good and you're invited!

Comments

Emilia

Please Please come to Sweden!!!

Rory

Will do my best to get to the Menagerie Foy, sounds like a laugh. And don't sell yourself short re the red carpet - a nice piece of seagrass carpetting would work wonders, as its easier to clean unsightly stains. Looking forward to the video's premiere on Top of the Pops...

Oldbloke

Can't get to the Belfast gigs as it's a bit of a trek from Gloucestershire and the recesion means I need to do the wage slave thing. Playing the guitar and stuff is a good option in a recession. The Government may start giving grants so watch out. Daughters (2) are coming to Twisted Christmas on Thursday as my treat so would be grateful if you could make them stand up. Their names are Bethan and Ella (honestly!) and they are in the back row of the stalls on your right. Tell them I love them very much. Know what you mean about Christmas. Despite all the commercial rubbish, it makes people better. Have a good one. Ellas just get more fun by the way - so do Bethans of course.

Dave

WATERFORDWATERFORDWATERFORDWATERFORDWATERFORD please??

Karl

Delighted to hear about the Belfast gigs Foy. Booked tickets for Saturday night straight away!! Sorry I couldn't make the Hotpress preview, i'd say it was good craic. I hope the video turned out well. Anyway, seriously looking forward to Sat night, see you there!!!

erin

just chilling listening to "a case of you" - joni mitchell.. very homebird me thinks.. ;)

Phil

Dude, gutted I couldn't make the gigs... and doubly gutted since i heard you picked my friends out of the front row tonight!! I just asked Cathy if she gave you her myspace and she said she was too nervous... so here it is, you should check her out! www.myspace.com/youngcatherinelouise

Ciarán

Saw the show last night (sunday) in the menagerie. Hadn't been there for about four years (since i last played in it myself!!). Had an awesome time (you may recall me yelling 'take your tshirt off foy', a joke of course!! hahaha anyway, i was so happy you played the song about belfsat (i dont know its name), i remember you played it in the spring and airbrake and as a QUB student and west belfat scumbag, the stuff bout botanic garden makes me smile, so thanks for that. anyways, im rambling here, should be finishing an essay!if you get bored and have the time, you could maybe check out my band's tunes on www.myspace.com/thiefni we are a funk//rock/jazz four piece and we are all fans!love to do some acoustic arrangements of our stuff with ya! anyways, (and more importantly) happy christmas lad, look forward to seeing you in the new year. Ciarán Thief (22)

Ciarán

dunno why i couldn't spell BELFAST there! Ciarán Thief (22)

Jonny

Loved the gigs Foy and loved how you came round chatted to everyone afterwards definitely a nice touch.........loving the new stuff, the song about Belfast is top class.....loved cross town traffic cover as well...not to take away from your own stuff but it is a pretty mean cover.....

Erin

Foy, I cannot wait untill you release your song about belfast. Awsome.. Its gonna be massive. Please release it soon.. xx

Karl

Foy, had a brilliant night last saturday!!! Was great to finally see you live. Pitty I couldn't hang around due to the lack of sterling. Was walking up the street after the gig and the police pulled up and started asking us all these questions! 'Where were you both?' "The Menagerie", i replied. 'Who was playing?' "A lad called foy vance". 'Never heard of him' and proceeded to search us and take all our details! Was bloody halarious. Then we had to bribe a taxi driver to take us back to our luxury hostel for €10!! Great night

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