Simone Felice : Black Jesus

Simone Felice : Black Jesus

This book, the third published work by former Felice Brother, singer, songwriter & poet, Simone Felice, is a series of  snapshots of life in the Catskills,
Each chapter is a vignette, being like a track from a concept album, though a coherent  & vivid one, building to this slim, entertaining & comic  novella.
The characters are all damaged individuals, certainly not fully rounded characters, who illustrate a certain trailer trash lifestyle, the obverse of the American Dream.
 However there is a genuine, loving relationship between Fat Debbie & Indian Joe & ultimately  some mini redemption is achieved by Gloria & Lionel as they spring Bea, Joe's dying Mum, from her Old Folks home to visit a drive-in.
It certainly gives an insight into the strata of American society that is the breeding ground for this #Trumpland America.

Skinny Lister at the Cluny 6th October 2016

#Gadgees were invited to see Skinny Lister at the Cluny by #GuestGadgees

@gerry0504
There was a fervent core of  @SkinnyLister fans & it was impossible NOT to get caught up in the enthusiasm.

They provided a vibrant night of post punk folk-rock live entertainment with audience participation & crowd surfing from the band!

For this #Gadgee there was not much light & shade but it was a thoroughly enjoyable evening.

New Album: "The Devil, The Heart & The Fight "

@folkastro
"Ain't what you say, it's the way that you say it"

The Home Gathering, Hoult's Yard 16-17th September 2016

#TheGadgees attended both days of  'The Home Gathering' curated by The Unthanks, which should become an annual event.
This was a mini festival relocated, last minute, to Hoults Yard, who did a fantastic job as hosts.
By the nature of the festival, the Gadgees did not see all but found the event fantastic.

Friday 16th September

Richard Hawley & Young'Uns

The Friday evening featured the consummate #RichardHawley supported by #Young'Uns from Teesside, R2 Folk award winners.

Saturday 17th September

The Saurday event offered a musical melange, the following is a selection, non-inclusive, sampled by

#Gadgees.

#TheFurrowCollective

 The #FurrowCollective played an excellent set sampled by #Gadgees more soon when they play@sagegateshead at end of October.

#HorseLoom

Good to see Mr Loom has recovered from a serious hand injury & played a great set including the worst joke of the weekend ..'.Frittering my life away'

The Moulettes

The Moulettes, a hybrid folk-prog rock  band played a vibrant set & good  luck to bassoon player who is leaving to further medical career as doctor!

#Marry Waterson

The sublime voice of Marry Waterson, from the first family of folk music, entranced a packed room. 

Apparently a favourite of @paulsmithmusic. 

The Unthanks

A glorious set from #The Unthanks @TheUnthanks who curated this splendid weekend, @home_gathering which must become  an annual event.

Richard Dawson

  The last set seen by #Gadgees was the gloriously idiosyncratic #RichardDawson, the Geordie progeny of Ivor Cutler/Captain Beefheart, who was watched by many other artists on bill.


Apologies to acts unseen.