We had a fine Fish Pie and sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream before setting of for the venue.
I had seen the proclaimers musical two years back and loved the songs.Rather than an overtly acoustic set they have a band which can rock quite hard when the need arises.
A very good concert full of masterfully constructed catchy songs overflowing with lofty meanings.Not that a portion of the crown with Scotland strips ; kilts and half to quarter jaked would have got much of the finer subtle points that make proclaimers music such a meaningful sublime joy.
Here is an example of what they do best , a track from the new album:
And a superb version from a stunningly spiritually romantic song:
As a counterbalance they season things with songs about romantics being brought down to earth and breaking teeth on a hard bitten reality sandwiches , but always hope is ever there.
I would love to have included 500 miles and letter to America.but there are just no versions on tubistan which capture the feeling engendered for those at the gig
