Albert Lee´s Birthday Concerts, Cadogan Hall, London, 1st/2nd March 2014 - Reviews and Comments

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My pictures of the first and second evening can be found on flickr:
For the first evening click on the following picture:

 

Pictures of the first Albert Lee´s 70th Celebration Concert
Pictures of the second Albert Lee 70th Birthday Celebrations 

I did not wright a review of these two great shows.

Introduction by a member of Palmbridge Productions.Guest musicians included (in no particular order):
Joe Brown, Chas & Dave, guitarist Pat Donaldson, Gary US Bonds, Gary Brooker, Marty Wilde, Roxanne (Roxy) Wilde, Kim Wilde, Chris Farlowe, Bruce Welch, Brian Bennett (Shadows drummer), Andy Fairweather Low and the Low Riders (Andy, Dave Bronze, Paul Beavis, Nick Pentelow), Shakin’Stevens & Background singers ("The Shakettes" = Sarah Geary and Kirstie Roberts), Ralph McTell, Dave Edmunds,  Robert Wells Jazz Trio (featuring Lars Risberg/bass, Roine Johansson/drums), Graham Chambers, Doña Oxford, Steely Dan guitarist Elliot Randall, Mark Griffiths (worked with Neil Innes, The Rutles etc), Albert's US Band (John 'J.T.' Thomas, bassist Will McGregor and drummer Jason Harrison Smith), Mike Berry & Outlaws-drummer, Composer and saxophonist John Altman (worked with Monty Python), Everly's bass Player Phil Cranham, fiddle player Jane Clark, Wayne Lee, Alex Lee, Gerry Hogan and Brian Hodgson (Hogan's Heroes), ex-Stones bassist and Rhythm Kings founder Bill Wyman, along with Terry Taylor, Graham Broad and Beverley Skeete.
.. and many more  ... 

Hosts:
01.03.2014 Bob Harris (BBC "Whispering Bob")02.03.2014 Mike Read (Total Star Radio)
Comments / Reviews / Photos:

• Here is a first review by the Independent (referring to the Saturday Gig): Albert Lee's 70th Birthday Concert, review

• Excellent video from Saturday by our friends from Stetson Ravenshead, they say "A few brief snatches of the Saturday concert".
• Rehearsal footage from Albert Lee's birthday show!! 

• Shakin Stevens: "Albert Lee played on my first album with CBS, and also toured with me in the early years - so it was great to be there for Albert's Anniversary last weekend, and to perform with so many talented musicians.
  Alongside Albert, I also shared the stage with Andy Fairweather Low and The Low Riders.Andy's and my paths have crossed through the years, and to perform with him is a memorable experience.
  I hope our paths cross, often."

• Lisa Davies:
  As Eric Clapton has famously said, Albert Lee is the world's greatest guitarist. Well, with that there is no doubt and I can also confirm he is the most humble, modest, kind and sweetest man you could ever wish to meet. It's been the greatest privilege and pleasure working with him and his lovely family for his London birthday celebration concerts at the weekend, not forgetting the rest of the team too!


• Jim Cowan:
  "Night one of the UK version of Albert's 70th birthday celebration couldn't be better." [shortened]


• John Edwards:
  Sunday gig: "The best gig that I have ever had the priviledge to see."
  John has set up a fantastic photo album on FB, click here to watch.

Previews / Announcements:  
Albert Lee Reveals Plans for 70th Birthday Gigs
Anti-Music: Albert Lee Plans All-Star 70th Birthday Concerts
Classic Rock: Big Names Gather for Albert Lee's 70th Birthday
Your source today:
Cadogan Hall hosts Albert Lee's 70th Birthday Celebrations This March 
Steve Mann Blog: Albert Lee 70th Birthday Concerts in London 
The Telegraph: Albert Lee celebrating a world-beater
PlanetRock.Com: Bill Wyman To Join Albert Lee Birthday Celebrations 

 Corrected setlists by gudrunfromberlin, I had no time to do it on my own:
Saturday 1st March

I'm ready - Albert's U.S. Band Putting on the style  - Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders Something you got  -  Doña Oxford Murder in the first degree -  Gary U.S. Bonds Dreams to remember  -  Gary U.S. Bonds New Orleans  -  Gary U.S. Bonds It's my own business - Shakin' Stevens One way out - Shakin' Stevens Apache - Shadows Wonderful land - Shadows Milk Cow Blues - Marty Wilde The price of love - Marty Wilde, Roxanne Wilde Cannonball Rag - Elliott Randall, Rick Westwood, Butch Baker, Pat Donaldson Goofin' Around  - Elliott Randall, Rick Westwood, Butch Baker, Pat Donaldson Mind your own business - Elliott Randall, Rick Westwood, Butch Baker, Pat Donaldson Tribute to Buddy Holly - Mike Berry High School Confidential - Mike Berry,  Doña Oxford Take your time - Mike Berry, with Gerry Hogan and Brian Hodgson of Hogan's Heroes Old Black Joe - Gary Brooker, backed by Albert Lee, Andy F.L. and The Low Riders A whiter shade of pale - Gary Brooker, backed by Andy F.L. and The Low Riders The Ballad of  John Hurt - Joe Brown, Low Riders Darling Corrie - Joe Brown, Low Riders
INTERVAL
Happy Birthday by Mozart - Robert Wells Trio Drive me crazy - Robert Wells Trio Bumblebee Boogie - Robert Wells Trio Nut Rocker - Robert Wells Trio
I don't think about you - Ralph McTell, Jane Clark  Somewhere down the road - Ralph McTell, Jane Clark
Jitterbug Boogie - Bill Wyman, Terry Taylor, Bev.Skeete, Graham Broad, Albert Lee, Wayne Lee Race with the Devil - Bill Wyman, Terry Taylor, Beverley Skeete, Graham Broad, Albert Lee Crying in the Rain - Terry Taylor, Beverley Skeete, Albert Lee
Spellbound - Albert & US Band No one can make my sunshine smile -  Albert & US Band Leave my woman alone -  Albert & US Band Highwayman -  Albert & US Band Mean woman blues -  Albert & US Band, Wayne Lee Country Boy -  Albert & US Band, Jane Clark Tear it up -  Albert & US Band, Gary Brooker

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Sunday 2nd March 2014

I'm ready - Albert's U.S. Band
Putting on the style  - Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders
From Small Things Big Things One Day Come  - Dave Edmunds
Something you got  -  Doña Oxford
Murder in the first degree -  Gary U.S. Bonds, Beverley Skeete
Dreams to remember  -  Gary U.S. Bonds, Beverley Skeete
New Orleans  -  Gary U.S. Bonds, Beverley Skeete
It's my own business - Shakin' Stevens
One way out - Shakin' Stevens
Stormy Monday Blues - Chris Farlowe, backed by Andy F.L. & Low Riders
Watch your step - Chris Farlowe, backed by Andy F.L. & Low Riders
Apache - Shadows
Wonderful land - Shadows
Milk Cow Blues - Marty Wilde
The price of love - Marty Wilde, Roxanne Wilde, Kim Wilde
The Ballad of  John Hurt - Joe Brown, Low Riders
Darling Corrie - Joe Brown, Low Riders

INTERVAL

Happy Birthday by Mozart - Robert Wells Trio
Drive me crazy - Robert Wells Trio
Bumblebee Boogie - Robert Wells Trio
Nut Rocker - Robert Wells Trio
I don't think about you - Ralph McTell, Jane Clark
Somewhere down the road - Ralph McTell, Jane Clark
Rabbitt - Chas & Dave
Breathless - Chas & Dave
There ain't no pleasing you - Chas & Dave
Jitterbug Boogie - Bill Wyman, Terry Taylor, Bev. Skeete, Graham Broad, Albert Lee, Wayne Lee
Race with the Devil - Bill Wyman, Terry Taylor, Beverley Skeete, Graham Broad, Albert Lee
Crying in the Rain - Terry Taylor, Beverley Skeete, Albert Lee
Spellbound -  Albert & US Band, Gerry Hogan
No one can make my sunshine smile -  Albert & US Band
Leave my woman alone -  Albert & US Band
Highwayman - Albert & US Band
Tear Stained Letter - Albert & US Band
When will I be loved - Albert Lee, Alex Lee
Mean woman blues -  Albert & US Band, Wayne Lee
Country Boy -  Albert & US Band, Jane Clark
A better place -  Albert & US Band