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Review 1 for Hugh Laurie
Blues in the house...
Lowry Theatre @
- Manchester @
- 01/07/2012 @
Favourite moment: A super version of St. James Infirmary @
Setlist: Mellow Down Easy. St James Infirmary, Crazy Arms, You Don't Know My Mind, Battle Of Jericho, Buddy Bolden's Blues, Unchain My Heart, Junko Partner, Waiting For A Train, Winin' Boy Blues, John Henry, Yeh Yeh, Dear Old Southland, Wild Honey, Careless Love, Swanee River, Tipitina, Let Them Talk, Green Green Rocky Road, Changes, Tanqueray @
Opening act(s): None @
Posted 02/07/2012
by wendavey
Location:Stockton-on-Tees
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Thanks to the incredible success of the TV show "House" Oxford born Hugh Laurie is known throughout the world these days as the misanthropic but brilliant doctor Gregory House, although there are some, myself included, who will forever associate him with iconic comedy roles such as Bertie Wooster, and Blackadder's Prince George and Lieutenant George. Up until last year it's probably fair to say that Hugh Laurie was not in danger of being considered a blues musician but "Let Them Talk", his collection of takes on classic blues songs changed that by racking up a steady stream of positive reviews and critical acclaim.
No-one recognises this contradiction more than Laurie himself, as he self-deprecatingly admits in the sleeve notes of the album, "I was not born in Alabama in the 1890s. I’ve never eaten grits, cropped a share, or ridden a boxcar. No gypsy woman said anything to my mother when I was born and there’s no hellhound on my trail, as far as I can judge." What Laurie does bring to the table is a lifelong love of blues music, and a genuine musical talent that gives him the ability to successfully pull off one of the more unexpected roles of his career to date.
On Sunday evening, glass of whisky in hand, Laurie strolled casually on to the stage of Manchester's Lowry Theatre - which was decorated in a homely fashion with a collection of standard lamps and throws - knelt in front of the audience and kissed the floor explaining that this was partly to say hello again to his mother country, but also to demonstrate that "Yes, I am considerably balder than you might have imagined."
After a few minutes of polite and disarming chat his stellar band of backing musicians known as the Copper Bottom Band took their places and kicked the show off with a rocking version of the Little Walter song "Mellow Down Easy". One of the personal high spots of the evening came as quickly as the evening's second number, a lovely take on "St. James Infirmary", a song that actually has it's origins in an 18th century British folk song. Other stand out moments included "John Henry", "Tipitina" and "Waiting For A Train".
With such a huge catalogue of outstanding blues songs to choose from, Laurie's 21 song set was a pleasing mix of songs which appeared on "Let Them Talk" along with other numbers such as "Unchain My Heart", "Junko Partner", "Dear Old Southland", "Wild Honey", "Careless Love" and a rousing version of "Yeh Yeh".
Introducing numbers Laurie spoke with reverence of such luminaries such as Professor Longhair, Leadbelly, Buddy Bolden and Jelly Roll Morton, and early in the show he jokingly said of the Copper Bottom Band "Watch me, but listen to them" and this proved to be sage advice. The band - Jay Bellerose (drums), Kevin Breit (guitars), Vincent Henry (horns), David Piltch (bass), Patrick Warren (keyboard/accordion) and vocalist "Sister" Jean McClain - provided superb support for Laurie's accomplished piano, and occasional guitar playing.
Sadly, the Manchester date was one of the only three on this current visit although the tour continues throughout Europe this month before continuing across the US throughout August and September. Laurie's acting schedule may prevent such lengthy tours from being repeated for some time, but let's hope that this doesn't prevent him from sharing a second album of his take on some classic blues to tide us over until he returns.
Lowry Theatre @
- Manchester @
- 01/07/2012 @
Favourite moment: A super version of St. James Infirmary @
Setlist: Mellow Down Easy. St James Infirmary, Crazy Arms, You Don't Know My Mind, Battle Of Jericho, Buddy Bolden's Blues, Unchain My Heart, Junko Partner, Waiting For A Train, Winin' Boy Blues, John Henry, Yeh Yeh, Dear Old Southland, Wild Honey, Careless Love, Swanee River, Tipitina, Let Them Talk, Green Green Rocky Road, Changes, Tanqueray @
Opening act(s): None @
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Review 2 for Hugh Laurie
Full House
HMV Hammersmith Apollo @
- London @
- Mon 2 Jul 2012 @
Posted 19/07/2012
by Citygirl51
On Monday 2nd July we were treated to an extraordinary evening of musical talent. Hugh Laurie is an exceptional musician and obviously loved what he was doing. His backing group were amazing too. We came -we saw- we listened- We Loved It!
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- London @
- Mon 2 Jul 2012 @
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Review 3 for Hugh Laurie
Hugh Laurie at Salford Quays
The Lowry @
- Salford Quays @
- Sun 1 Jul 2012 @
Favourite moment: The way he started the show. @
Posted 10/07/2012
by beefy501
What can i say. Hugh Laurie is a true showman who put on, along with the Copper Bottom Band and fabulous evening. From the very start he engaged with the audience , and you really had the impression that all of the performers were having as good a time as we were. If you get a chance to catch Hugh on any other dates then don't miss him. You wont be disappointed.
The Lowry @
- Salford Quays @
- Sun 1 Jul 2012 @
Favourite moment: The way he started the show. @
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Review 4 for Hugh Laurie
HMV Hammersmith Apollo @
- London @
- Mon 2 Jul 2012 @
Favourite moment: Playing of the song Jericho. The on stage effects were mindblowing. @
Posted 09/07/2012
by Wikwa
Location:Crawley
Absolutely brilliant show. The stage set had superb lighting, the set itself was so homely, unusual and overall amazing. The warm up act, Leanna La Havas, was perfectly suited (I will definitely be buying her album!). Hugh Laurie was (obviously) outstanding, but so were the Copper Bottoms. They all played wonderfully and with a genuine, heartfelt tone. Absolutely magnificent all round!
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- Mon 2 Jul 2012 @
Favourite moment: Playing of the song Jericho. The on stage effects were mindblowing. @
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Review 5 for Hugh Laurie
Hugh Laurie Blues was incredible
HMV Hammersmith Apollo @
- London @
- Mon 2 Jul 2012 @
Favourite moment: The finale had such dynamism but to limit one moment in a plethora of great moments would not do the performance justice. @
Posted 08/07/2012
by mrblues
So his energy with fantastic throughout the show, the band who were supporting him were sensational, truly fantastic; the moments where they got to shine in the spot light and solo was such a nice addition to the performance. For those who think that Hugh Laurie cannot sing, well they are well and truly wrong. Hugh's self deprecation at the beginning was unfounded, and his ability to deal with the minor heckling was very funny. What a talented man. I was jiving at the front of the circle, singing out the words to most of the songs. Had an incredible night. Shame that for those fans who wanted to catch a glimpse of the man, and waited an hour and a half were disappointed, when he drove on past without so much as lowering the window. But thats showbiz! Hugh Laurie thank you very much!
HMV Hammersmith Apollo @
- London @
- Mon 2 Jul 2012 @
Favourite moment: The finale had such dynamism but to limit one moment in a plethora of great moments would not do the performance justice. @
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Review 6 for Hugh Laurie
Hugh Laurie and the Copper Bottom Band were brilli
HMV Hammersmith Apollo @
- London @
- Mon 2 Jul 2012 @
Favourite moment: St. James Infirmary, Swanee River and Tanquerey. Well actually all of it! @
Posted 08/07/2012
by Bertie2
Hugh Laurie has great stage presence and charisma and his great love of the Blues really shone through. The Copper Bottom Band are truly superb musicians and there was a great mix of music, anecdotes and humour. Enjoyed the evening immensely!
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- London @
- Mon 2 Jul 2012 @
Favourite moment: St. James Infirmary, Swanee River and Tanquerey. Well actually all of it! @
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Review 7 for Hugh Laurie
Hugh Laurie and Band excellent performers
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- London @
- Mon 2 Jul 2012 @
Favourite moment: Swanee River @
Posted 07/07/2012
by HughFan0108
Really enjoyable concert, great blues music and Hugh is a great performer.
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- London @
- Mon 2 Jul 2012 @
Favourite moment: Swanee River @
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Review 8 for Hugh Laurie
An experience to savour & remember
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall @
- Glasgow @
- Fri 29 Jun 2012 @
Favourite moment: Still find St James Infirmary raising the hairs on the back of the neck @
Opening act(s): No opening act @
Posted 07/07/2012
by Galascot
Location:Scottish Borders
From start to finish two hours later this was an unforgetable show with humour yes but also music of an amazing standard and emotion. Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this concert and judging by the standing applause and looks on faces so did the rest of the audience.
Well done Hugh and the Copper Bottom Band and THANK YOU
Well done Hugh and the Copper Bottom Band and THANK YOU
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall @
- Glasgow @
- Fri 29 Jun 2012 @
Favourite moment: Still find St James Infirmary raising the hairs on the back of the neck @
Opening act(s): No opening act @
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Review 9 for Hugh Laurie
Hugh Laurie at The Apollo
HMV Hammersmith Apollo @
- London @
- Mon 2 Jul 2012 @
Favourite moment: Too Many to mention @
Posted 07/07/2012
by britgran
An awesome concert, Hugh and The Copper Bottom Band were amazing
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- London @
- Mon 2 Jul 2012 @
Favourite moment: Too Many to mention @
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Review 10 for Hugh Laurie
Brilliant!!
HMV Hammersmith Apollo @
- London @
- Mon 2 Jul 2012 @
Opening act(s): Lianne La Havas @
Posted 06/07/2012
by Reblangley
This has got to be one of the best nights of music I have seen for a long, long time. Hugh was phenominal, the Copperbottom band were fantastic and Lianne La Havas (supporting him) was brilliant as well. I could have quite happily watched Lianne in a concert of her own - which I wouldnt normally expect from a support act!
The music Hugh & band played was great, there was some good witty banter between them and the audience and a little background on some of the songs previous singers etc, and great solos from everyone in the band.
Thoroughly enjoyed the night!
The music Hugh & band played was great, there was some good witty banter between them and the audience and a little background on some of the songs previous singers etc, and great solos from everyone in the band.
Thoroughly enjoyed the night!
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- Mon 2 Jul 2012 @
Opening act(s): Lianne La Havas @
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Review 11 for Hugh Laurie
UTTERLY FANTASTIC
HMV Hammersmith Apollo @
- London @
- Mon 2 Jul 2012 @
Favourite moment: Joshua fought the battle of Jericho - spinetingling @
Opening act(s): Leann Le Habas @
Posted 06/07/2012
by red44
Location:London
Complete magic from start to finish, far far better than the album, Hugh plays piano like a demon!
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- London @
- Mon 2 Jul 2012 @
Favourite moment: Joshua fought the battle of Jericho - spinetingling @
Opening act(s): Leann Le Habas @
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Review 12 for Hugh Laurie
Fantastic evening at the Apollo!
HMV Apollo @
- London @
- 02/07/2012 @
Favourite moment: The whole night was amazing, including the very good support act. @
Posted 06/07/2012
by deshills1983
Location:London
Myself and my girlfriend went to see Hugh and the Copperbottom Band on Monday.
I can honestly say it was one of the most enjoyable nights i have had.
Hugh has an amazing presence on stage and a warmth that makes you instantly hooked on everything he says.
His support band were amazing and i would pay to see them again on their own!
Overall it was like watching Hugh and 6 of his mates just enjoying making music and we were just there to share their love and passion.
I can honestly say it was one of the most enjoyable nights i have had.
Hugh has an amazing presence on stage and a warmth that makes you instantly hooked on everything he says.
His support band were amazing and i would pay to see them again on their own!
Overall it was like watching Hugh and 6 of his mates just enjoying making music and we were just there to share their love and passion.
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- London @
- 02/07/2012 @
Favourite moment: The whole night was amazing, including the very good support act. @
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Review 13 for Hugh Laurie
Happily, Hugh's got the Blues.
HMV Hammersmith Apollo @
- London @
- Mon 2 Jul 2012 @
Favourite moment: St James infirmary, Buddy Bolden's Blues @
Setlist: Mellow Down Easy,St James Infirmary,Crazy Arms, You dont Know my Mind,Buddy Bolden's Blue, Battle of Jericho,unchain my heart, Junco Partner, Waitin' for a Train, Whinin' Boy Blues,John Henry,Yeah Yeah,Dear old Southland, Wild Honey, Careless Love, Swannee River, Tipitina, Let Them Talk, Green Green Rocky Road, Changes, Tangueray. @
Opening act(s): None. @
Posted 06/07/2012
by Squonk78
Location:UK
Hugh Laurie singing the blues? No doubt some had serious reservations about one of the worlds highest paid TV actors turning their hand to the Blues, and they were entitled to those doubts.....a bit.
Hugh Laurie released his first studio album Let Them Talk last year which entered the charts at number 2 - only pipped by Adele to the number 1 album spot.
Not a bad effort then.
Hugh Laurie released his first studio album Let Them Talk last year which entered the charts at number 2 - only pipped by Adele to the number 1 album spot.
Not a bad effort then.
However, not until you've perhaps seen Hugh Laurie perform can you really understand his passion for this genre.
This man is in love with the Blues.
Abundantly apparent when he takes to the piano and starts to play - he's completely absorbed by the music.
Backed by an impressive array of musicians (the Copperbottom Band) Laurie and Co entered to rapturous applause and played, joked, laughed, drank and danced their way through the set list, which contained a majority of the tracks from the album alongside other suitably bluesy numbers.
Backed by an impressive array of musicians (the Copperbottom Band) Laurie and Co entered to rapturous applause and played, joked, laughed, drank and danced their way through the set list, which contained a majority of the tracks from the album alongside other suitably bluesy numbers.
Oftentimes looking awkward and embarrassed Laurie needn’t have felt it – he switched between the piano and the guitar at center stage to perform, and Hugh sounded as good live as he did on the album.
Laurie's enthusiasm was infectious, the audience loved it and were on their feet - suffice to say nobody lef the Apollo feeling blue.
Hugh is an extremely talented musician and I hope that he and his fantastic band have the time to release another album and tour again soon.
Laurie's enthusiasm was infectious, the audience loved it and were on their feet - suffice to say nobody lef the Apollo feeling blue.
Hugh is an extremely talented musician and I hope that he and his fantastic band have the time to release another album and tour again soon.
HMV Hammersmith Apollo @
- London @
- Mon 2 Jul 2012 @
Favourite moment: St James infirmary, Buddy Bolden's Blues @
Setlist: Mellow Down Easy,St James Infirmary,Crazy Arms, You dont Know my Mind,Buddy Bolden's Blue, Battle of Jericho,unchain my heart, Junco Partner, Waitin' for a Train, Whinin' Boy Blues,John Henry,Yeah Yeah,Dear old Southland, Wild Honey, Careless Love, Swannee River, Tipitina, Let Them Talk, Green Green Rocky Road, Changes, Tangueray. @
Opening act(s): None. @
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Review 14 for Hugh Laurie
Foottappingly FIne
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall @
- Glasgow @
- Fri 29 Jun 2012 @
Favourite moment: First tune - St James Infirmary @
Posted 05/07/2012
by JimboDM
Location:Glasgow
Good night out, modest but super jazzists having a ball, nice line in self-deprecating humour from Laurie, good piano too, all working well together, all having a wee laugh that they are being paid for playing good tunes.
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall @
- Glasgow @
- Fri 29 Jun 2012 @
Favourite moment: First tune - St James Infirmary @
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Review 15 for Hugh Laurie
Absolutely Brilliant
HMV Hammersmith Apollo @
- London @
- Mon 2 Jul 2012 @
Favourite moment: All of it @
Posted 05/07/2012
by pmmcs
Absolutely brilliant, it is obvious that he just loves the music.
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- Mon 2 Jul 2012 @
Favourite moment: All of it @
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Review 16 for Hugh Laurie
Hugh was great
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- London @
- Mon 2 Jul 2012 @
Favourite moment: all of it @
Posted 05/07/2012
by thelakey
Location:dover
We went with no expectation, just big House fans. But had a really great time, it was so great. What an all round entertainer he is
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- London @
- Mon 2 Jul 2012 @
Favourite moment: all of it @
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Review 17 for Hugh Laurie
Hugh was amazing as always
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- London @
- Mon 2 Jul 2012 @
Posted 05/07/2012
by morningdew
Location:London
I loved the event. The music was fantastic! Hugh and The Copper Bottom Band are great together. Mesmerizing. Hugh was funny and entertaining between the songs, telling us stories and having interesting comments.Great character. The event passed unbelievably fast. I will definitely go again.
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- Mon 2 Jul 2012 @
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Review 18 for Hugh Laurie
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- Mon 2 Jul 2012 @
Posted 05/07/2012
by Anonymous
Amazing set performed by Hugh Laurie and his band- the man had charisma and stage presence entertaining the crowds with intros to the songs and banter.
A true performer!
A true performer!
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- Mon 2 Jul 2012 @
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Review 19 for Hugh Laurie
Hugh Laurie and the Copper Bottom Band
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- London @
- Mon 2 Jul 2012 @
Favourite moment: All of it @
Posted 05/07/2012
by Anonymous
Location:West London
The venue was perfect our seats were amazing and Hugh Laurie and the band were fantastic. I would recommend this event to anyone, and can't wait for them to come around again.
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- London @
- Mon 2 Jul 2012 @
Favourite moment: All of it @
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Review 20 for Hugh Laurie
HUG LAURIE TOUCHED MY SOUL
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- London @
- Mon 2 Jul 2012 @
Favourite moment: all of it @
Posted 05/07/2012
by Hermosa64
Location:SW LONDON
I have been going to the Apollo for over 30 years and never in that time have I seen the theatre so full, so vibrant and so alive.
It was just FANTASTIC
It was just FANTASTIC
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- Mon 2 Jul 2012 @
Favourite moment: all of it @
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