What a difference a full band makes to the overall sound of Ian's songs. It was incredible. They seem to hit you in a totally different way. Being the very last gig at The Lomax, it was a complete sell-out, packed to the rafters, and everyone was well up for it. Did we rock? We rocked... and then some!!
With three guitars and drums creating an awesome sound, it was the best gig for a long time. I can just hear that on stage at the Robin 2 again, we shall wait for the Autumn for that one.
Playlists evade my memory, as I just get lost in the music, and Trina is far better at recording the details, but all the old Icies songs get an airing.
Ian seemed very much in his Neil Young mode, and "I Don't Wanna Talk About It" was just sublime.
"Rockin' In The Free World" was just fantastic. Full of power and raw energy ...stop it Gaynor, don't get all poetic on me!
FANTASTIC GIG GUYS.......Look forward to the new album and next tour.
See you there.
Posted 1 April 2000.
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