Strawbs Xmas Party 2006 Part 1

Generally speaking, I submit a review and / or pictures to Dick Greener for inclusion on Strawbsweb. This time however, I have turned the tables by including Dicks review on my site ! Add a few of my own comments and a lot of my photos, and I think that just about sums the night up perfectly.

"First up Acoustic Strawbs, for the only “normal” set of the evening - and with the boys grandly attired in 60s fancy dress, even that’s not entirely true. DC was flouncing around in a bright orange blouse, topped off with a floppy leopardskin hat; DL a brightly coloured tie-die kaftan and round shaded glasses; and Chas hidden away towards the back of the stage in a rather fetching grey jacket. Quite a reasonable number of audience members had joined in the fun too - some guests confessed to raiding the charity shops, others their own wardrobes from way way back. There were some great 60s beehive and flower child wigs around, a few Sgt Peppers, and two versions of the Prisoner (of which I was one!). Paul on the mixing desk donned a black wig and dark glasses too and became a disturbingly accurate Ozzy Osborne (didn’t affect the sound though, which was excellent.)" - Dick Greener

Apologies for not having more audience costume shots. The music over-ran to such an extent that our pre-booked taxi arrived before we were able to get the usual lineups of band members, Witchwood lurkers and other attendees lined up in their full glory. - Sue

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I decided to go as Cilla Black, complete with vintage 60's dress and beehive hair !

"Opening with a brisk “Lay Down”, highlight for me from the Acoustics’ set was probably “Jesus”, that intro and a perfectly sixties choice for the evening. “Cold Steel” sounded a wee bit different - as well it might for DC had forgotten to bring his banjo fingerpicks on stage so had to play his banjo without. “Ghosts” too was extremely powerful and looking round the audience I could see just how much everyone there was already getting into the festive spirit." - Dick Greener