tonybassplayer Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Long story short, my mate's 60th birthday treat last night from me and Debs was to see Francis Dunnery at the Wardrobe in Leeds. He's quite in to It Bites and she likes his solo stuff. I have never heard any of it but what a cracking gig. Brilliant songs played superbly with a wide variation and very entertaining banter in between with a great rapport with the audience Payed about £75 for three tickets and was the best value for money gig wise I think I have ever spent Not seen or heard of him ?? Go see him. A true talent and seems like a very nice bloke. Well recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Talented muso indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groove Harder Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 His work with Ian Brown was fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 For the right money he would have come and sing in your mate's living room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmsheep Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 have to agree, Francis is a brilliant musician, and when on form does a stunning show. However, he does occasionally get ideas well above his station, and he can also be a right moody so-and-so!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Awesome talent. Wonderful guitarist! I am a fan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkpegasus4001 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) I've been lucky enough to see Francis Dunnery playing with It Bites and one of his solo gigs too, he's a wonderful guitarist. I also saw him once when I was on holiday in Rhodes Town. He was wearing a black leather jacket (looked like the same as the one on the Once Around The World album cover)......on the beach front! Edited May 29, 2014 by clarkpegasus4001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 So what's the bass angle? Who's on bass? Were they good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Yup, also seen him solo a couple of times and saw him twice in It Bites, supporting Robert Plant and also headlining on their final tour. One of the tightest live bands I've ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybassplayer Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 [quote name='visog' timestamp='1401398416' post='2463355'] So what's the bass angle? Who's on bass? Were they good? [/quote] Was an American guy I believe. Nothing too fancy but every note just right and good backing vocals. Just what you need from a good bassist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) [quote name='tonybassplayer' timestamp='1401383314' post='2463100'] Long story short, my mate's 60th birthday treat last night from me and Debs was to see Francis Dunnery at the Wardrobe in Leeds. He's quite in to It Bites and she likes his solo stuff. I have never heard any of it but what a cracking gig. Brilliant songs played superbly with a wide variation and very entertaining banter in between with a great rapport with the audience Payed about £75 for three tickets and was the best value for money gig wise I think I have ever spent Not seen or heard of him ?? Go see him. A true talent and seems like a very nice bloke. Well recommended. [/quote] Not that I was there but it seems that my friend Liz ended up on stage with him! Dunno if he got her singing or not (she is quite a well known singer on the local circuit) [attachment=163883:liz -dunnery.jpg] PS. Liz is the blond on the right... Edited May 29, 2014 by peteb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybassplayer Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 Yes he got them both up to sing some backing vocals and they did very well Is it Liz from Motus ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) Cool - didn't know that she was singing! And yes, it is indeed Liz from Motus... Edited May 29, 2014 by peteb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) [quote name='tonybassplayer' timestamp='1401400806' post='2463386'] Yes he got them both up to sing some backing vocals and they did very well Is it Liz from Motus ? [/quote] Double post! Edited May 29, 2014 by peteb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Envy! I'm a massive fan of all things FD, and I love his banter when live. I'd dearly love to get to one of his house concerts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Just book him! [url="http://www.francisdunnery.com/house-concerts/"]http://www.francisdunnery.com/house-concerts/[/url] I'm not his agent btw and have no idea what he charges... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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