Those Stones Just Keep Rollin' On...

We had the pleasure of watching Rolling Stones' film Havana Moon on the big screen last Friday, and what an amazing concert that was!

We really enjoyed the interview with 'The Boys' beforehand, with Charlie looking his usual laid back self, Ronnie being Mr Cool, Keith's ever smiley face and inimitable way of talking - and of course that normally shy and retiring Mr Jagger, who was encouraged to say a few words! 

Havana Moon, directed by Paul Dugdale, was filmed on 25th March 2016 in Havana, Cuba - the recording of a free outdoor concert put on by the band at the Ciudad Deportiva de la Habana sports complex.

It was the first time ever in their fifty year career that the Stones had played at Cuba, and in fact this amazing concert marked the first time a rock band had performed in Cuba to such a large crowd - an estimated 500,000 concert-goers. 

There were some fantastic shots throughout the film of this huge gathering of happy and joyful people - dancing, cheering, singing along and just having a great time. You just could not help being infected by their enthusiasm - which was what, for us, made this film so hugely enjoyable.

The performance from 'The Boys' was incredible- so much energy, we really don't know how they keep on doing what they're doing so well!  And for so long...

Nobody can strut their stuff quite like Mick, and the music from Keith, Ronnie and Charlie was, we felt, nothing short of astounding. 
Boy, do those fellas know how to sing, play, and entertain a crowd! 

   To say the crowd went wild was an understatement - they just loved them!

Sasha Allen, their backing singer, was also brilliant with a tremendous voice and stage presence.

We just have to listen to her and Mick singing 'Gimme Shelter' and it brings it all back! Just fabulous...

...Turned out it was catching, as we walked out of the Flavel at the film's end with such a feel-good factor, and full of  fondness for a band we have loved since the early sixties, that we just had to rush home and play "Gimme Shelter" as loud as common decency to our neighbours would allow!

Here's a link to the film trailer to give you a taster:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hE-FYOt0jmo

Once again - another great musical evening at the Flavel. Thank you so much to all involved - please keep it coming!

 (PSST... Next musical treat? 
Black Sabbath - the End of the End on November 2nd. 
See you there..??)

INFO:
Call 01803 839530 
Boxoffice@theflavel.org.uk

http://www.theflavel.org.uk

https://www.facebook.com/TheFlavel/

https://twitter.com/FlavelArts

Rolling Stones website:  http://www.rollingstones.com/film/

Guest Blogger Valeria D

The Who - Woo Hoooo..!

Once again we had a most enjoyable Music Night with 'The Who - Live in Hyde Park' film on Friday night.

  Loved the way the excellent performances were interspersed with some great interviews with Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend...

...they don't seem to have changed a bit - in fact Roger's voice was just as fabulous and Pete's playing just as brilliant as it was back in the day. 

Very sad that Moon the Loon and John Entwistle couldn't be there for this 50th anniversary celebration concert, but I have to say that I thought Zak Starkey's drumming was absolutely fantastic...  

Personally I couldn't keep still throughout all of the songs which I know and love so well, and I just loved it that the audience clapped after each performance!

Once again a great atmosphere and a hugely feel-good film for us - thanks as always to Sam and all the lovely Flavel staff for another great night out (and the Malbec was very nice too - thank you Sally...)

 

The added bonus was that after watching the film trailers, we're now very much looking forward to 'The Rolling Stones - Havana Moon' - so that's our Music Night sorted for 26th October!

Call 01803 839530

Boxoffice@theflavel.org.uk

http://www.theflavel.org.uk

https://www.facebook.com/TheFlavel/

https://twitter.com/FlavelArts

Guest Blogger Valeria D

Bird on a Wire, and - Who..?

I just want to say a very big thank you to Flavel Sam for organising a very interesting introduction to this Leonard Cohen film from celebrated British Film-maker and Director Tony Palmer.

'Bird on a Wire' follows the iconic poet/singer/songwriter Cohen on his 1972 European tour. Long lost 16mm prints were restored for this release, not seen since 1972.

My friends and I really enjoyed this musical documentary film last Friday - much enhanced by the informative talk beforehand - and it was great to see an almost full auditorium so I guess I wasn't the only one!

Now looking forward to seeing 'The Who - Live in Hyde Park' next Friday 5th October, and tickets are only a fiver - incredible! 

The music just goes on and on - isn't it brilliant?  Thank you Sam and all at the Flavel for another great evening.

More Info for The Who in Hyde Park:

http://theflavel.org.uk/TheFlavel.dll/WhatsOn?Programme=4818634



Call 01803 839530
Boxoffice@theflavel.org.uk

http://www.theflavel.org.uk

https://www.facebook.com/TheFlavel/

https://twitter.com/FlavelArts




Guest Blogger Valeria D