25 November 2009
Lucky me: this evening allowed both a second chance in the space of a few days to hear Liz Green, and another go at grabbing a clearer picture of her mask. Success! (note: term redefined to include terrible low-res pictures):
The set felt rather different to last week, perhaps due to the crowd who were mainly there to see Basia. It was also a touch rushed, and although she did start to build a receptive atmosphere it didn't allow time for Liz to create the mood that would happily carry the intense Antony Hegarty song she sang on Friday.
Basia, with mini-band in tow (drums and viola/vocals) was bright and smiley and very professional, especially when working around the sound problems which were many, although the band needed the crowd to tell them about it.
Skip this bit if you don't like grumbling - the piano mic failed two bars into Snakes and Ladders, but apparently the sound guy didn't notice.... and throughout the set there were problems with the mix levels, although there were mostly only 2 or 3 lines to juggle. I don't know if the room is difficult for sound, as I have seen problems there before, or if the equipment isn't up to it, or maybe it's the other thing.
These issues notwithstanding all was well, very well in fact, although as at her solo show in May Basia complained of jet lag, but if her performance was diminished it didn't show, she knows how to deliver a set, no problem there. Someone build an extra day into her schedule next time please, for her sake as well as ours, and what's more I'm sure she is good for more than just a single-show flying visit.
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