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Post by gra7890 on Nov 26, 2009 18:25:19 GMT
I am very excited and can't wait for tomorrow, it's my first Hayley concert since last October, it's been far too long! Hi Dazza, I know you have had to cancel a few planned Hayley concerts since your last one. I know you will enjoy it tonight i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifBest Wishes, Graham |
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Post by dazza on Nov 26, 2009 22:32:10 GMT
Hi Everyone,
I am on the train home after a wonderful concert this evening, Hayley was fantastic.
I sat on the second row and had an excellent view, one of the highlights for me was sleigh ride as its one of my favourite christmas songs, the whole concert really put me in the christmas spirit.
A special mention for Raven, I have seen them a few times before and they have always impressed me but tonight they were just fantastic, i'll be getting their album.
Hayley was doing a signing after but unfortunatly I couldn't hang around as I had to catch this train.
It was great to see Hayley again and hopefully I will be able to go more concerts next year.
Dazza
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Post by Bill on Nov 26, 2009 23:38:45 GMT
Hi All, Just back from the concert. Simply a HEAVENLY experience. To show she's a all-round entertainer, Hayley managed to throw in some comedy too. Firstly, giving a yelp when her heel got caught in a crack on the stage.Secondly, having to stop playing 'River' on the keyboards to take her high heels off. Hayley, in future, wear sensible shoes!  A thousand thanks to Karsten, Paddy, Andy & family and Dazza for saving me a third row seat. HWI members looking out for each other. Also, thanks to Hayley for taking the photo! Regards Bill |
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Post by Jillian on Nov 26, 2009 23:55:20 GMT
Hi Bill!
Ha, ha -- that sounds funny! I'm not surprised that Hayley was having trouble playing in those heels -- they're not just ordinary stilletos -- they're platform stilletos! Perhaps for the next concerts Hayley will just place them beside the piano before she starts playing. :rollin
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Post by grant on Nov 27, 2009 0:07:11 GMT
Hi Jillian I remember at Peterborough Hayley commented that maybe playing keyboard in high heels wasn't such a good idea! Seems she was right!  Best wishes Grant |
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Post by grant on Nov 27, 2009 0:18:17 GMT
Hi Dazza and Bill Thanks for the early reports from tonights concert. Pity you had to miss out on the signing and meeting Hayley Dazza.  Best wishes Grant |
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Post by Karsten on Nov 27, 2009 0:24:31 GMT
Hi, To second Dazza and Bill, the concert was fantastic. We saw a very relaxed Hayley, the great Raven, Tim again at its best on the piano, Andy introduced as the multi-talented shaker player  and an auditorium showing its approval with a standing ovation.  More later, Karsten |
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Post by Karsten on Nov 27, 2009 0:57:33 GMT
Hi Bill, I beg your (and Hayley's) pardon that I wasn't able to use your camera fast and properly. At least I could record your conversation with the expert who fixed the problem...  Cheers, Karsten |
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Post by Karsten on Nov 27, 2009 1:12:20 GMT
... and the last one for this night - from the signing  A short report will follow... All the Best, Karsten |
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Post by Richard on Nov 27, 2009 9:02:46 GMT
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Post by Jeff on Nov 27, 2009 11:28:16 GMT
Hi Jillian I remember at Peterborough Hayley commented that maybe playing keyboard in high heels wasn't such a good idea! Seems she was right! Best wishes Grant Yes I remember she had problems at Southampton a couple of years ago. I was in the front row and thought she had twisted her ankle but she was OK. Maybe she likes to make herself look taller or maybe like Kristyn Murphy we will soon see another barefoot soprano !! |
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Post by Karsten on Nov 27, 2009 20:23:55 GMT
Hi, Here's the short report as promised. Actually I thought Manchester Cathedral would a bit larger, but it's at any rate an impressive building.  |
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Post by Karsten on Nov 27, 2009 20:24:24 GMT
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Post by Karsten on Nov 27, 2009 20:25:34 GMT
Well, I was there early enough for Hayley's arrival and this time she was the only passenger. The other artists obviously had made other arrangements. The weather was dry but cold and after a short 'Hallo' Hayley was on the way to her room. Soon after her arrival the sound check began, very relaxed (at least I thought this).  |
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Post by Karsten on Nov 27, 2009 20:26:35 GMT
The Coventry Carol was rehearsed twice again as in Ripon and again the possibility to attend the sound check was simply great. The time spun away and after a short walk through the centre of Manchester it was time to start the queue joined by Paddy and soon by Dazza as well Andy with his family. Getting our seats in the third row we all had an excellent view.  |
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and an auditorium showing its approval with a standing ovation.
