Big MuffJohn Martyn 2000s Giglist
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2000
Glasgow Walker Tour
Band: Spencer Cozens (keyboards), Jim Lampi (Chapman stick), John Giblin (bass), Arran Ahmun (drums)
May
2000-05-22 Italy, Bolzano, Carambolage.
2000-05-24 Italy, Sarzana (La Spezia), Jux Tap.
2000-05-25 Italy, San Benedetto del Tronto, Ascoli Piceno, PalaCongressi.
2000-05-26 Italy, Cortemaggiore (Piacenza), Fillmore.
2000-05-27 Italy, Città di Castello (AR), Teatro degli Illuminati (uncertain).
2000-05-28 Italy, Torino, Hiroshima Mon Amour.
Dislocated shoulder tour
June
2000-06-01 UK, Brighton, Concorde 2. Claire Martin supported Man In The Station and Cooltide. Tickets £ 12.50. (I was there).
2000-06-02 UK, Leicester, De Montfort Hall.
2000-06-03 UK, Reading, Hexagon. (I was there).
2000-06-05 Ireland, Strandhill (co. Sligo), The Venue (small pub, 100 folks).
2000-06-06 Ireland, Letterkenny (co Donegal), An Grianan Theatre. Not so good.
2000-06-07 Ireland, Dublin, Vicar Street (Reggie Hastings covered for John on guitar).
2000-06-08 Ireland, Belfast, Limelight.
2000-06-09 UK, Liverpool, Philharmonic Hall (bootlegged).
2000-06-10 UK, Leeds, Varieties (bootlegged).
2000-06-11 UK, Birmingham, Ronnie Scott's.
2000-06-13 UK, London, Shepherd's Bush Empire (bootlegged, audience).
2000-06-14 UK, Worcester, Huntingdon Hall.
2000-06-15 UK, Milton Keynes, The Stables.
2000-06-16 UK, Maidstone, The Exchange.
2000-06-18 UK, Ebbw Vale, Beaufort Theatre.
2000-06-19 UK, Guildford, Civic Hall (bootlegged).
2000-06-21 UK, Cambridge, Junction. Very bad night.
2000-06-22 UK, Shrewsbury, Music Hall (bootlegged).
2000-06-23 UK, Salisbury, City Hall.
2000-06-24 UK, Glastonbury, Festival: 11 a.m. Opening act Jazzworld Stage (cancelled as intended film shooting was cancelled also).
2000-06-24 UK, Glastonbury, Festival: 11 p.m. Closing set Avalon Stage. Band had trouble with the rental car. "It was a good gig. We had a hard time though as we had to follow Rolf Harris. He got the biggest and loudest applause I heard all day. People went mad over him, they were all singing along." (Jim Lampi).
2000-06-25 UK, Birmingham, Ronnie Scott's.
2000-06-26 Scotland, Glasgow, Renfrew Ferry.
2000-06-27 Scotland, Ayr, Gaiety.
2000-06-28 Scotland, Edinburgh, Liquid Room.
2000-06-29 Scotland, Aberdeen, The Lemon Tree.
October
2000-10-28 Ireland, Kilkenny, Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel. (solo benefit show for cerebral palsy).
2001
John Martyn Winter Tour 2001
Band: Spencer Cozens (keyboards), Alan Thomson (bass), Arran Ahmun (drums)
Supporting act was James Yorkston who had just sent a demo tape to John.
January
2001-01-24 UK, London, Jazz Café. Sold out, great evening. Van Morrison and Robert Plant in audience, claims James Yorkston.
2001-01-25 UK, London, Jazz Café. Sold out, Martin Winnings on sax. Reviewed.
2001-01-26 UK, Spalding, South Holland Centre.
2001-01-27 Scotland, Glasgow, Renfrew Ferry (good gig, bad sound).
2001-01-28 Scotland, Edinburgh, Liquid Room.
2001-01-30 UK, Croydon, Ashcroft Theatre (Fairfield Halls). Fine 2 hour concert, bad acoustics.
2001-01-31 UK, Dudley, The Robin [Hood Club].
February
2001-02-01 UK, Cheltenham, Town Hall.
2001-02-02 UK, South Shields, Customs House.
2001-02-03 UK, Beverley, Picture Playhouse.
2001-02-04 UK, Manchester, The Lowry. (Sold out, 1:40 long). Martin Winnings on sax. "The poignant and beautiful Baby, Please Come Home is one of the highlights, but Martyn laughs off the uncomfortably personal lyrics: 'It really puts a spring in your step, that song.' It isn't all doom and gloom, by any means - the band have a ball with some of his funkier numbers, Martyn wrestling with his guitar and trading blows with the group's livewire saxophonist, Martin Winnings.
Hilarious comments between songs and withering replies to one pathetic heckler threatened to eclipse his wonderful music, but a blistering version of John Wayne, complete with Neil Young-esque, apocalyptic guitar solos, brought the proceedings to a glorious ending." (Richard Babington)
2001-02-05 UK, Newark, Palace Theatre. (Good show, 1:30 long)
2001-02-06 UK, Preston, Charter Theatre. (Sold out, 100 minutes, good review).
2001-02-14 UK, Lowestoft, Marina Theatre.
2001-02-15 UK, Southampton, The Brook. (Sold out.)
2001-02-16 UK, Burgess Hill, Martlets Hall. Shortish set.
2001-02-17 UK, Exeter, Phoenix. Packed house.
2001-02-18 UK, Birmingham, Ronnie Scott's.
2001-02-20 UK, Guildford, Civic Hall. (Martin Winnings on sax; bootlegged).
2001-02-21 UK, Bristol, Colston Hall.
2001-02-22 UK, Milton Keynes, The Stables. Sold out.
2001-02-23 Northern Ireland, Belfast, Waterfront Hall.
2001-02-24 Ireland, Dublin, Vicar Street. Good show, bad soundboard, John not feeling too well.
2001-02-25 Ireland, Cork, Rock City. John rather tired again.
2001-02-26 Ireland, Galway, Roisin Dubh.
2001-02-27 Ireland, Galway, Roisin Dubh.
March
2001-03-01 Ireland, Waterford, The Forum.
2001-03-20 Ireland, Dublin, The Olympia: Paul Weller invited John to join him on stage for an encore (Don't Want To Know).
Sunshine Boys Tour
With Danny Thompson; supporting act Rosalie Deighton and Carina Round replacing Kathryn Williams
May
2001-05-29 Scotland, Glasgow, Pavilion. 'Excellent gig apart from lots of guitar tuning.'
2001-05-30 Scotland, Aberdeen, Music Hall. 'Superb.'
2001-05-31 Scotland, Inverness, Eden Court Theatre.
June
2001-06-01 Scotland, Dundee, Caird Hall. (cancelled).
2001-06-02 UK, Newcastle, Opera House. 'Fantastic evening.'
2001-06-03 UK, Sheffield, City Memorial Hall. 'Extraordinary' (The Guardian). John: 'Well, it's nice to be wherever we are, and if we've been here before, it's nice to be back.'
2001-06-04 UK, Telford, Oakengates Theatre. 'Good show, crap crowd.' (80-90 people). Bootlegged.
2001-06-05 UK, Leeds, Varieties Theatre. 90 minutes, almost sold out, broken toe again. 'Excellent.'
2001-06-06 UK, Manchester, Bridgewater Hall. Almost sold out, great acoustics. 'Superb, brilliant.'
2001-06-09 UK, Cambridge, Corn Exchange. 'Fantastic show.' 'Words fail.'
2001-06-10 UK, Birmingham, Ronnie Scott's.
2001-06-11 UK, Birmingham, Ronnie Scott's. (cancelled).
2001-06-12 UK, Birmingham, Ronnie Scott's.
2001-06-13 UK, Leicester, De Montfort Hall. 'Another great night.' 75 minutes, venue half full.
2001-06-14 UK, Worcester, Huntingdon Hall.
2001-06-15 UK, Kings Lynn, Corn Exchange.
2001-06-16 UK, London, Finsbury Park, Guinness Fleadh (16:20 hrs, Irish Post stage). Good 45 minute effort with sound trouble in two inches of mud. Tickets for the festival were £ 35.00.
2001-06-16 UK, Milton Keynes, The Stables. Venue full; 'absolutely wonderful' and 'superb' evening; supporting act Carina Round. "Fab gig, solo from Danny Thompson was great. And I finally heard Spencer the Rover live!" (Dave Crawford).
2001-06-17 UK, Greenwich, Borough Halls. John was 'truly hot'; 'he can still do it' and: 'The guys are telepathic'.
2001-06-20 UK, Basingstoke, The Anvil, supporting act Carina Round Less than half full, John looking good in a suit again and 'well and truly on form.'
2001-06-21 UK, Salisbury, City Hall.
2001-06-22 UK, Reading, Reading Concert Hall. 'Very enjoyable evening.'
2001-06-23 UK, Hackney (London), The Ocean. 'Wonderful stuff and what a sound from just two people.'
2001-06-24 UK, London, Shepherds Bush Empire. 'Magic right from the start.' (partly bootlegged).
2001-06-25 UK, Brighton, New Concorde.
2002
February
2002-02-28 Ireland, Waterford, The Forum Theatre.
John Martyn Summer Tour
Spencer Cozens (keyboards), Jim Lampi (Chapman stick)
Supporting act Eva Abrahams
Cancelled due to seriously infected foot.
Autumn Tour 2002 (October November)
Spencer Cozens (keyboards), Jim Lampi (Chapman stick)
Cancelled due to health problems, caused by a serious car crash in mid August. Among the cancelled dates were
October
2002-10-18 Scotland, Edinburgh, The Liquid Room.
2002-10-19 Scotland, Aberdeen, Music Hall.
2002-10-20 Scotland, Glasgow, Renfrew Ferry.
2003
9 April Admitted to hospital for two months for surgery and revalidation.
November
2003-11-07 Ireland, Leap (Cork), Connollys of Leap (with Spencer Cozens and John Giblin on acoustic bass). "John Martyn | with Spencer Cozens | Conollys of Leap, West Cork | Friday 7th Nov 2003 | doors 5.30pm * over 18's | ticket 20 euro." 80 minutes; BBC crew present. "Show plagued with technical problems and feedback, but truly magical." (Laurent Olszer).
2003-11-08 Ireland, Leap (Cork), Connollys of Leap (with Spencer Cozens and John Giblin on acoustic bass). 110 minutes.
2004
One For The Road Tour 2004 (April May)
Spencer Cozens (keyboards), John Giblin (bass), Arran Ahmun (drums)
Supporting act Eva Abrahams
Short (30 minutes) first set, longer (90 minutes) set after break with acoustic section in the middle. Old material with the exception of Knew When I Met You. Larger than life walking stick.
April
2004-04-24 Ireland, Waterford, The Forum Theatre. So-called blinder: "The show he put on was comparable to the old days" (Paul Coleman).
2004-04-25 Ireland, Dublin, Vicar Street (tickets £ 35.00). "You could hear a pin drop when he played May You Never" (Desmond Shiel).
2004-04-27 UK, Basingstoke, The Anvil (tickets £ 20.00). "Packed audience, standing ovation."
2004-04-28 UK, Cambridge, Corn Exchange (tickets £ 20.00). "Enthusiastic near sell out audience."
2004-04-30 UK, Bournemouth, Pavilion Theatre (tickets £ 20.00). "Great form, laid back set."
May
2004-05-01 UK, Bristol, Colston Hall (tickets £ 20.00). "Real treat, standing ovation, capacity crowd."
2004-05-03 UK, Milton Keynes, The Stables (tickets £ 20.00). Sold out; "Great night, good form; warmly and politely received."
2004-05-05 UK, Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall (tickets £ 20.00). Venue too big, half to three quarters full. "First set tentative, second much better."
2004-05-06 UK, Croydon, Fairfield Halls (tickets £ 20.00). "Truly exceptional evening."
2004-05-08 UK, Manchester (Salford), The Lowry (tickets £ 20.00). "Not a drink to be seen on stage."
2004-05-09 UK, Newcastle, Opera House (tickets £ 20.00).
2004-05-10 Scotland, Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall (tickets £ 20.00). "Enters to a huge roar; truly fantastically fabulous second-half performance."
2004-05-12 UK, London, Queen Elizabeth Hall (tickets £ 24.50). "Magical evening of music." (bootlegged).
2004-05-13 UK, Wolverhampton, Wulfrun Hall (tickets £ 20.00).
2004-05-14 UK, Leeds, Irish Centre (tickets £ 20.00).
2004-05-16 UK, Liverpool, Royal Court (tickets £ 20.00). "One of the tightest, sweetest sessions in years." And: "A stunner."
2004-05-25 UK, London, BBC studio: Later With Jools Holland (broadcast 28 May). One For The Road and Johnny Too Bad with Spencer Cozens, John Giblin, Arran Ahmun.
Irish Summer Tour (with band)
Spencer Cozens (keyboards), Alan Thompson (bass), Arran Ahmun (drums)
July
2004-07-03 Ireland, Downpatrick, Ballydugan Mill. John tops bill of second Get Down With The Blues Festival.
2004-07-08 Ireland, Culdaff, Mac's Backroom Bar. Series of shows in the Earagail Arts Festival.
2004-07-09 Ireland, Castlebar, The Royal Theatre. Tickets € 20.
2004-07-10 Ireland, Headford, Campbells Tavern (sold out).
2004-07-11 Ireland, Headford, Campbells Tavern, 15:00 p.m.
2004-07-12 Ireland, Boyle, The Moving Stairs.
2004-07-15 Ireland, Limerick, Dolans Warehouse. "Arguably the 'best' act ever to come to Limerick" (their words).
2004-07-16 Ireland, Wexford, Riverbank House Hotel.
2004-07-17 Ireland, Cork, Half Moon Theatre. Tickets € 30, all seated.
Autumn Tour
Spencer Cozens (keyboards), Alan Thompson (bass), Arran Ahmun (drums)
October
2004-10-09 Northern Ireland, Newtownards, Queen's Hall (Headlining Ards International Guitar Festival). At this festival John was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of a lifetimes contribution to the world of guitar. Previous recipients include John Renbourn, Davey Graham, Henry McCullough and Louis Stewart. Presenter Stuart Bailie remembers: "His band was in pre-warned so we interrupted his gig at a strategic time to make our homage. John didn't know what was going on and he gave me a look of pure malice. It was terrifying. But when he realised what we were trying to do, his demeanour changed abruptly and he started to weep."
November
2004-11-08 UK, Southend, Cliffs Pavilion.
2004-11-10 UK, Plymouth, Pavilion. "Nice banter with the boys on stage went over a lot of heads." (Freddie Bates).
2004-11-11 UK, Cheltenham, Town Hall. "Excellent show, John seemed to enjoy himself and he was well-received." (Martin Cowan).
2004-11-14 UK, Derby, Assembly Rooms. Venue not full but "Phenomenal evening; Rock Salt & Nails nearly brought the house down." (Mike Hayes).
2004-11-15 UK, Preston, Guild Hall.
2004-11-17 Scotland, Glasgow, Carling Academy. About half full but "What a night! The Big Man on top form. He obviously loves what he does and so do we." (David Spence).
2004-11-18 UK, York, Grand Opera House. "Awesome absolutely awesome." (Andy Bulleyment)
2004-11-20 UK, Cardiff, St Davids Hall. (Colin Tully joined on sax). Venue full. Supporting act Dean Johnson. "Brilliant from first song to last" (Ian Thatcher).
2004-11-21 UK, London, Shepherd's Bush Empire.
2004-11-22 UK, Portsmouth, Guildhall.
2004-11-25 Northern Ireland, Derry, The Nerve Centre.
2004-11-26 Northern Ireland, Belfast, Elmwood Hall.
2004-11-27 Ireland (Kildare), Ballymore Eustace, Poulaphouca House.
2004-11-29 Ireland, Galway, Roisin Dubh.
2004-11-30 Ireland, Galway, Roisin Dubh.
December
2004-12-02 Ireland, Ennis, Glór.
2004-12-03 Ireland, Killarney, The Granary.
2004-12-04 Ireland, Clonakilty, De Barras.
2005
Spring Tour 2005, with band; supporting act Ian McNabb
The usual suspects Spencer Cozens (keyboards), Alan Thompson (bass), Arran Ahmun (drums)
May
2005-05-08 Ireland, Thomastown (Kilkenny), Carroll's bar. Warming-up for the tour; "fantastic, very intimate" (Paul Flynn).
2005-05-09 Ireland, Dublin, Vicar Street. Tickets € 31.50. 'Sensational' and: 'Unforgettable evening' (Paddy Woods).
2005-05-11 UK, Norwich, University of East Anglia. Tickets £ 20.00.
2005-05-13 UK, Croydon, Fairfield Hall. Tickets £ 20.00.
2005-05-14 UK, Coventry, Warwick Arts Centre. Tickets £ 20.00.
2005-05-15 UK, Basingstoke, The Anvil. Tickets £ 20.00. 'Welcome return to top form' (Pip Taylor).
2005-05-17 UK, London, Shepherds Bush Empire. Tickets £ 22.50 (bootlegged). Amazing band apparently rather loud.
2005-05-18 UK, Cambridge, Corn Exchange. Tickets £ 20.00.
2005-05-20 UK, Salisbury, City Hall. Tickets £ 20.00.
2005-05-21 UK, Bristol, Colston Hall. Tickets £ 20.00. 'Finished set with John Wayne and I've never heard it played so well... a real show stopper... well it did stop the show.' (Edward Turfrey). John forgot the words to May You Never.
2005-05-23 Scotland, Aberdeen, Music Hall. Tickets £ 20.00. 'One word: phenomenal.' (Louise).
2005-05-24 Scotland, Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall (bootlegged). Tickets £ 20.00. 'Shivers run up from my chest, up to my head and down my spine.' (Gaz).
2005-05-26 UK, Newcastle, City Hall. Tickets £ 20.00.
2005-05-28 UK, Salford, The Lowry. Tickets £ 20.00. 'Great evening and good to see the old bugger still as brilliant as ever!' (Frank Fitzpatrick).
2005-05-29 UK, Liverpool, Philharmonic Hall. Tickets £ 20.00. 'It was an honour to be there' (Andy).
2005-05-30 UK, Leeds, Irish Centre. Tickets £ 20.00. 'Tremendous show, it created an entrancing groove' (Mark Robinson).
Irish Summer Tour 2005, with band
Spencer Cozens (keyboards), Alan Thompson (bass), Arran Ahmun (drums)
July
2005-07-27 Ireland, Dundalk, Spirit Store.
2005-07-28 Ireland, Culdaff, McGrory's.
2005-07-29 Ireland, Newbridge, Riverbank Arts Centre.
2005-07-31 Ireland, Birr, Kinnitty Castle. John was on the bill of the Dancing With Lunasa open air festival, '12 noon to 12 midnight'.
August
2005-08-01 Ireland, Galway, Roisin Dubh. "John was in flying form - in excellent voice, with great playing all round. A magic night, with lots of laughs and good humoured banter between John and an adoring audience." (Peter Corrigan).
2005-08-03 Ireland, Cork, Opera House. Band impressive but John not too. Several people walked out. Supporting act and first meeting with UltanJohn.
2005-08-04 Ireland, Limerick, Dolans Warehouse. Supporting act UltanJohn.
2005-08-06 Ireland, Wexford, Riverbank House Hotel. 'Great time, brilliant gig' (Gary & Paul Byrne).
2005-08-26 Scotland, Mallaig (Morar), Feis Na Mara 2005 (The Mallaig Music Festival, on the Morar Games Field). John is on the bill with Alan Thomson for this Friday and Saturday. Other bands listed as well (bootlegged).
2005-08-27 Scotland, Mallaig (Morar), Feis Na Mara 2005 (The Mallaig Music Festival). With Alan Thomson (bootlegged).
Autumn Tour, with band
Spencer Cozens (keyboards), Alan Thompson (bass), Arran Ahmun (drums)
November
2005-11-18 Ireland, Leap (Cork), Connolly's of Leap.
2005-11-19 Ireland, Leap (Cork) Connolly's of Leap.
2005-11-22 Ireland, Clare, Glor. Admission £ 25.
2005-11-23 Ireland, The Naul (co Dublin), Seamus Ennis Centre. "The venue is tiny (holds about 100). Terrific night, full 90 minute set without a break (and without an encore)." (Liam Stewart).
2005-11-24 Ireland, Louth, Spirit Store. Tickets £ 32,50.
2005-11-25 Ireland, Antrim, Spring And Airbrake.
2005-11-27 Scotland, Glenfarg (Perth & Kinross), Bein Inn. Tickets £ 40.
2005-11-28 Scotland, Glenfarg (Perth & Kinross), Bein Inn.
2005-11-29 Scotland, Glenfarg (Perth & Kinross), Bein Inn.
2005-11-30 Scotland, Glenfarg (Perth & Kinross), Bein Inn.
December
2005-12-01 Scotland, Glenfarg (Perth & Kinross), Bein Inn.
2005-12-03 United Kingdom, Carlisle, The Basement (Fisher Street). "Tickets £ 20 advance, £ 25 door, £ 35 with meal." The Basement was formerly called Front Page.
2006
Spring Tour, with band
Spencer Cozens (keyboards), Alan Thompson (bass), Arran Ahmun (drums)
Supporting act John Smith
February
2006-02-17 UK, Buxton, Opera House. Opening night Festival of Live Music. Full house, superb band, good singing and fine guitar work. 100 minutes, no encore. Interesting May You Never with band sneaking in verse by verse. Tickets £ 22,50 and £ 25, 'no discounts'.
April
2006-04-17 UK, Buxton, Opera House.
2006-04-24 UK, Milton Keynes, Stables.
2006-04-25 UK, Cheltenham, Town Hall.
2006-04-26 UK, Basingstoke, The Anvil.
2006-04-28 UK, Glasgow, ABC.
2006-04-30 UK, Salford (Manchester), The Lowry.
May
2006-05-02 UK, Liverpool, Philharmonic Hall.
2006-05-03 UK, Wolverhampton, Robin 2.
2006-05-05 UK, Cambridge, Corn Exchange. Sound trouble.
2006-05-06 UK, Holmfirth, Picturedrome.
2006-05-08 UK, Cardiff, St David's Hall. Colin Tully on sax present.
2006-05-10 UK, London, Shepherd's Bush Empire. Bootlegged. Colin Tully on sax present.
2006-05-12 UK, Bristol, Colston Hall. Colin Tully on sax present.
2006-05-14 UK, Newcastle, Journal Tyne Theatre.
2006-05-15 UK, Leeds, Irish Centre.
2006-05-17 Ireland, Dublin, Vicar Street.
2006-05-26 Scotland, Ayr, Town Hall (Festival Club). Participating in Robert Burns Festival. No support act, tickets € 14.00.
August
2006-08-11 UK, Cropredy (Banbury, Oxfordshire), Fairport's Cropredy Convention. With band on the Friday night. Bootlegged.
2006-08-13 Italia, Sarnico (Bergamo), Piazza XX Settembre. Open air concert, admission free.
September
2006-09-09 UK, Newport (Isle of Wight), Robin Hill Country Park. Bestival was 8, 9 and 10 September, John and band played the main stage Saturday afternoon at 2:45 pm.
2006-09-11 UK, London, Barbican Hall. On his own birthday John performs Solid Air in the Don't Look Back series. 2,000 seats sold out, tickets £ 23.50, 20:00 hrs. Reviewed in The Guardian and The Independent. Spencer Cozens, Alan Thomson, Arran Ahmun and Martin Winnings (sax).
Irish Winter Tour
November
2006-11-19 Ireland, Wexford, Whites Hotel.
2006-11-20 Ireland, Limerick, Dolan's Warehouse.
2006-11-22 Ireland, Grange, Barry's Public House. Tickets € 35.
2006-11-23 Northern Ireland, Derry, Sandinos. Supporting act Keith Harkin and Cat Malojian, tickets £ 15.
2006-11-24 Northern Ireland, Belfast, Spring & Airbrake.
2007
Solid Air Tour, with band
Spencer Cozens (keyboards), Alan Thompson (bass), Arran Ahmun (drums)
Supporting act John Smith
January
2007-01-21 UK, Cambridge, Corn Exchange.
2007-01-22 UK, Cardiff, St David's Hall.
2007-01-25 UK, Birmingham, Symphony Hall.
2007-01-27 UK, Salford, The Lowry. Tickets £ 24.50. "John and the band were in fine form in front of a sell-out audience." (David Peatey)
2007-01-29 Scotland, Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall. "He has a very bad cold, accompanied by a spluttering cough. The cold is so bad he informs us that ‘last night I prayed for death’. He sooks copiously from a dark liquid by his side. Ann thinks it might be coca cola, but from where I’m sitting it is more like dark rum and coke WITHOUT the coke. Between songs he quips, 'I read recently that I am a living leg-end. Are these people taking the piss?'" (Alistair).
2007-01-30 UK, Gateshead, Sage.
February
2007-02-01 UK, Sheffield, City Hall.
2007-02-03 UK, London, Roundhouse. Recording of Solid Air: Live At The Roundhouse DVD. Tickets £ 24.50.
Spring Tour, with band
Foster Paterson (keyboards), Martin Winnings (sax), Alan Thompson (bass), Arran Ahmun (drums)
April
2007-04-09 Scotland, Perth (Glenfarg), Bein Inn (warming up gig). "Excellent rendition of Lookin’ On which featured solos from all the Band members" (Bob Cunningham)
2007-04-15 UK, Southampton, The Brook.
2007-04-16 UK, London, Royal Albert Hall.
May
2007-05-13 Ireland, Thomastown (Kilkenny), Murphys Bar (with band and support act). Tickets € 25. "John and his band plus guest perform in aid of a local charity" (James Quirke).
2007-05-14 Ireland, Dublin, Vicar Street.
2007-05-17 Scotland, Perth, Perth Concert Hall. 36th Perth Festival of the Arts, 16-27 May 2007. "Two guests on stage -sax player from last tour (Martin Winnings) and also "The best guitar player I’ve ever heard" (JM) Frank Usher. John was clearly moved and speechless at a standing ovation after Rock Salt & Nails; eventually saying one more song, then Never Let Me Go; which had a second standing ovation as he was wheeled off-stage." (Bob Cunningham)
2007-05-19 UK, Coventry, Warwick Arts Centre. "Voice problems from about the third number. John didn't seem well. Obviously temporary." (Ian Barnett)
2007-05-21 UK, Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall. "John on top form with the band playing well together." (Kevin Bell)
2007-05-22 UK, Basingstoke, The Anvil.
2007-05-24 UK, Bournemouth, Pavilion Theatre.
2007-05-26 UK, Isle of Skye, Music Festival. John played for about one hour. "He seemed relaxed and chatted to the crowd who were very receptive. His rendition of May You Never went down a storm." (Claire McAuslane)
2007-05-28 UK, Buxton, Opera House. "Band excellent as ever, the inclusion of Foster Paterson being an added bonus. Sound quality overall was superb, standing ovation at the end" (Keith).
2007-05-30 UK, Croydon, Fairfield Halls. Admission £ 24,50. (Bootlegged)
June
2007-06-01 UK, Liverpool, Philharmonic Hall. Admission £ 24,50 and £ 29,50 (boxes).
July
2007-07-21 Ireland, Thomastown (Kilkenny), Bridgebrook Arms. John Martyn turned up to play a few songs in support of a fundraising gig for the Irish Cancer Society. Don't Want To Know is one of them. "It all kicked off slightly later than advertised, around 5:30pm. A wonderful evening of music ensued with performances from Reverie, Luca, Paul Derby, Vickers Vimy, Dara and an unexpected last minute guest artist the legendary John Martyn, who turned up for the gig when he heard this important charity would benefit. It was a magical evening of fantastic music with over 70 people in attendance. Over five hundred euro was raised through the generosity of the audience and the acts." (Mark O'Toole)
Small Autumn Tour, Ireland
Arran Ahmun, percussion
Rather short set (about one hour)
September
2007-09-14 Ireland, Drogheda, Arts Centre.
2007-09-16 Northern Ireland, Belfast, Rotterdam Bar (100 seats). Supporting act John d'Arcy.
2007-09-17 Northern Ireland, Belfast, Rotterdam Bar (tickets £ 18.00).
2007-09-18 Northern Ireland, Belfast, Rotterdam Bar (all sold out).
2007-09-20 Ireland, Grange, Barry's Public House (cancelled). "We were at the gig in Grange in Sligo, which was called off at the last minute as John had been rushed to hospital. We stayed on as his support act, Clive Barnes, did a full set." (Michael McGahon). John was quickly out of the hospital again but had to cancel the rest of the tour for health reasons.
2007-09-21 Ireland, Rooskey, Shannon Key West Hotel (cancelled).
2007-09-22 Ireland, Headford, Campbell's Tavern (cancelled).
2007-09-24 Ireland, Cork, Cyprus Avenue (cancelled).
2007-09-25 Ireland, Cork, Cyprus Avenue (cancelled).
2007-09-27 Ireland, Carrig On Bannow, Colfers Pub (cancelled).
2008
February
2008-02-04 UK, London, The Brewery. Presentation of Lifetime Achievement Award on BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards night. With Spencer Cozens, Alan Thompson, Arran Ahmun, Martin Winnings and special guest John Paul Jones on mandolin. "The climax of the night was the Lifetime Achievement Award to John Martyn, presented by long standing friend Phil Collins. "At last I’m a celebrity," joked the Scotsman as he and his superb band kicked into Over The Hill and an amazing version of May You Never, greeted with rapturous applause from the hall which had the big man, and many others, beaming."
July
2008-07-14 UK, Liverpool, Echo Arena. Liverpool Summer Pops show; support act for Bill Wyman and his Rhythm Kings.
2008-07-15 UK, Leeds, The Grand Theatre. Support act for Bill Wyman and his Rhythm Kings. Admission £ 24.50 and £ 28.50.
"I counted it as a 10 song set at just over an hour, far too short! All songs were played well, again heavily based on Solid Air. The place was only about half full too, with a good respectful audience." (Kevin Bell)
2008-07-17 UK, Kendal, The Brewery Arts Centre. Tickets £ 35. "The concert was truly moving and emotional. The Brewey is a small intimate venue which was packed. JM did all the usual classics and you just felt ike it was a privilege to be there." (Paul Farley).
August
2008-08-10 Ireland, Kilkenny, Kilford Arms Hotel. Part of the Dysart Festival that was struggling with disappointing ticket sales for the originally intended location of Dysart Castle. John was eventually scheduled for the main stage in the so-called Club 51 on a Sunday afternoon.
October
2008-10-09 USA, New York, Joe's Pub. 11:30 PM show with Danny Thompson. Part of Joe's Pub's 10th Anniversary Celebration. Reviewed in the New York Times.
2008-10-10 USA, New York, Anspacher Theater. Solo performance during exclusive Joe's Pub 10th Anniversary Gala. "A Tribute to Judy Collins; featuring Judy Collins, Jimmy Webb, John Martyn, Mary Gauthier, Shawn Colvin, Marc Cohn, Eric Andersen, and more."
2008-10-27 Ireland, Kilkenny, Kytelers Inn Beer Garden. "Bank Holiday Marathon Gig 3pm to midnight featuring Acousticats, Revolver, The Fundamentals, Myp Et Jeep, James Delahunty, Pete Fagan & The Scene, April’s Hip-Hop Troupe, Froud, Gill & Phil, DJ Amos, Na Fianna and the legendary John Martyn." John sang in fact two songs as closing act of the Rockfall Festival.
Grace & Danger Tour 2008
Spencer Cozens (keyboards), Martin Winnings (sax), Alan Thomson (bass), Arran Ahmun (drums)
November
2008-11-07 UK, Brighton, Brighton Dome. Support act Jersey Budd. Admission £ 20.50.
2008-11-09 UK, Oxford, New Theatre (bootlegged, falsely attributed Carling Academy).
2008-11-10 UK, London, Barbican. Admission £ 27.50; sold out.
2008-11-12 UK, Birmingham, Town Hall. Admission £ 24.50.
2008-11-14 UK, Cambridge, Corn Exchange. Tickets £ 24.50. "The band was superb, especially on Lookin On, fantastic drum solo from Arran Ahmun. John was as usual mostly unintelligible but hey it's about the music. Some of the G&D songs (Sweet little mystery, Hurt in your heart, Baby please come home) were gutwrenchingly delivered, quite upsetting really! The voice warmed up as we went along and was best by the time we got towards the end. After Cooltide, "One down..." and at one point he just exclaimed 'Horlicks' to general hilarity. Brilliant stuff, but no new material." (Diary note from John Hawkins).
2008-11-16 UK, Salford, The Lowry. Tickets £ 24.50. Bootlegged twice.
2008-11-17 Scotland, Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall.
2008-11-19 UK, Newcastle, City Hall.
2008-11-21 UK, Cardiff, St David's Hall (bootlegged).
2008-11-23 UK, St Albans, Alban Arena. Support act Jersey Budd. Tickets £ 24.50. Bootlegged; last ever performance in UK.
2008-11-25 Ireland, Dublin, Vicar Street (bootlegged).
2009
January
2009-01-29 Ireland, Kilkenny. End of the road.
2009-02-01 Ireland, Kells (Kilkenny). Memorial service at St. Mary's Church (12.30pm).
2009-02-02 Ireland, Dublin, Newlands Cross Crematoriam. Cremation at 3pm on Monday. "No flowers. Collection during Service."
March
2009-03-02 Scotland, Largoward (St. Andrews), The Inn at Lathones. Part of the Fifestock Festival. Tickets £ 75, capacity 50. (unconfirmed).
2009-03-03 Scotland, Largoward (St. Andrews), The Inn at Lathones. Part of the Fifestock Festival. Tickets £ 75, capacity 50. (unconfirmed).
2009-03-04 Scotland, Largoward (St. Andrews), The Inn at Lathones. Part of the Fifestock Festival. Tickets £ 75, capacity 50. (unconfirmed).