Stephen Fretwell / Last Shadow Puppets

noisebox · fallen angel Number of posts: 32 Registration date: 2008-04-15

Worth checking out Later with Jools Holland tonight - Last Shadow Puppets will be on (I think the Age of the Understatement sounds great) with long time friend of Elbow Stephen Fretwell playing bass.

Hotblack · Subject: Re: Stephen Fretwell / Last Shadow Puppets Fri 18 Apr 2008, 13:59

I've been reading about this band recently, reviews and so on. Looking forward to tonights Later to finally hear them.

Misspelt Yoof · Subject: Re: Stephen Fretwell / Last Shadow Puppets Fri 18 Apr 2008, 14:06

noisebox wrote:

...Stephen Fretwell...

Has he just given up promoting Man on the Roof? Apart from a short run of small shows in London and Manchester it's had almost no promotion. Shame really cause it's a great album.

Robeman · Subject: Re: Stephen Fretwell / Last Shadow Puppets Mon 21 Apr 2008, 22:03

Yeah i know, hadn't really heard about the guy before listening to one of his songs on the finest hour. Really likeing his newest album....too bad about the promo shit though....elbow should take him with them to one of their venues as the warm-up band or something Smile

Misspelt Yoof · Subject: Re: Stephen Fretwell / Last Shadow Puppets Tue 22 Apr 2008, 08:36

Robeman wrote:

elbow should take him with them to one of their venues as the warm-up band or something Smile

His live band includes two fifths of Elbow anyway: Pete and Richard regularly play with him.

Anyway, in better Fretwell news, his latest album - Man on the Roof - has been nominated for the best album award at the Ivor Novellos. It's up against Radiohead and Cherry Ghost.

Robeman · Subject: Re: Stephen Fretwell / Last Shadow Puppets Tue 22 Apr 2008, 13:45

Misspelt Yoof wrote:

His live band includes two fifths of Elbow anyway: Pete and Richard regularly play with him.

Oh really?!? wicked Cool

Misspelt Yoof · Subject: Re: Stephen Fretwell / Last Shadow Puppets Tue 12 Aug 2008, 09:08

Stephen Fretwell is playing an acoustic show at Night & Day in Manchester on 28th November as part of the venue's 17th Birthday celebrations. You should check him out if you've got nothing better to do.

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Sarah · Subject: Re: Stephen Fretwell / Last Shadow Puppets Tue 12 Aug 2008, 11:25

I love Stephen Fretwell, not entirely sure when i heard about him... it was a while ago, it might have had a bit to do with the recomedations on the front of his first album!

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bluefield · friend of ours Number of posts: 389 Registration date: 2008-06-30

you have to be a decent guitarist with a name like Stephen Fretwell, luckily my name is Gary Bumnote

Sarah · Subject: Re: Stephen Fretwell / Last Shadow Puppets Tue 12 Aug 2008, 17:34

bluefield wrote:

you have to be a decent guitarist with a name like Stephen Fretwell, luckily my name is Gary Bumnote

Thats a Garvey quote isn't it!
I now remeber where i heard him! Support elbow... must have been the leaders tour! *sigh*

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bluefield · friend of ours Number of posts: 389 Registration date: 2008-06-30

is it hey hey

Jonny · Subject: Re: Stephen Fretwell / Last Shadow Puppets Tue 12 Aug 2008, 21:08

My mum's got into LSP after watching this show Shocked

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Misspelt Yoof · Subject: Re: Stephen Fretwell / Last Shadow Puppets Thu 25 Sep 2008, 13:08

Fretwell is on a solo acoustic tour throughout November. You really, really should check him out.

Quote:

8 Nov - Night & Day, Manchester
9 - Cluny, Newcastle
10 - Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh
11 - Captains Rest, Glasgow
13 - Korova, Liverpool
14 - The Gate (Swimm Festival Acoustic Stage), Cardiff
15 - Thekla, Bristol
16 - Jericho Tavern, Oxford
18 - Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth
19 - Roadmenders, Northampton
20 - Brudenell, Leeds
22 - Fibbers, York
23 - Bodega, Nottingham
24 - Glee Club, Birmingham
26 - Komedia, Brighton
27 - Luminaire, London
28 - Night & Day, Manchester (Sold Out)

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takemeanywhere · little beast Number of posts: 81 Registration date: 2008-07-23

Fretwell was wonderful last night. He had to contend with a pissed bloke (called Daniel - let's name and shame) at the front and handled it with aplomb. Can't wait to do it all again on November 28th.

Misspelt Yoof · Subject: Re: Stephen Fretwell / Last Shadow Puppets Sun 09 Nov 2008, 20:02

Ah, man. I was umming and ahhing all week about spending the weekend in Manchester for Fretwell last night and Spurs today. I decided against it in the end. Wish I didn't. Looking forward to the 27th a lot tho.

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