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Kevin Montgomery and The Road Trippers Devon - January 28th 2005 By Lois Elsden It goes without saying that it was another fab night with Kevin and the lads! You are just guaranteed to have a great time seeing them live! The venue was at Shebbear College in deepest darkest Devon. The organizers at the college very kindly supplied me with details and a route to get there (thanks Ann!) and when I eventually arrived (yes, I got lost again) they were most welcoming and friendly. Shebbear (and despite Kevin's best efforts I still do not know how to pronounce it except it is not She-bear) is a tiny village and the college is an independent boarding school. The gig was in a large hall set out with tables and chairs and the band were up on a stage. I felt a little distanced from them compared to when I've seen them in Bristol but that didn't really spoil my enjoyment. Chris Cook was in support, I heard him first in Bristol. I enjoyed his set and hope he comes back to the UK so I can see him again. Then after a long wait (the band was at the pub apparently…. getting changed…. apparently!!) Kevin ambled onto the stage and kicked off with 'Stumbled' (or do I mean stumbled onto the stage and…..) After another number he was joined by Al, Mike, Paul and Robert and they set to to give us a great evening. If they seemed a little tired at first it was explained that they had had been in The Netherlands the night before and had had a difficult journey back to England. They had had a great time over there, measured it seems by the fact that the drummer fell over and was lacking consciousness for a few minutes ('I was pushed' said Paul indignantly. 'You were not,' replied Robert, laughing) At one point, just in the middle of my favourite 'I don't even know your name,' the electricity tripped out (technical term) but Sherry and Stewart the amazing sound people rushed to the rescue and soon we were grooving again. Paul, Al and Robert left the stage and Kevin sang 'Angel' with Mike in support. The last time I saw them perform it in Bristol, Mike was unbelievably brilliant and Kevin was so taken with his playing he sang the wrong verse! Mike was still brilliant again but Kevin remembered all the verses - and apart from the beginning when there was vibration from the snare drum which Kevin had to still, it was as moving as ever and the audience were silent while he was singing. The audience did have a great time, but they were very chatty and talkative which became a little intrusive at times. Mike McAdam had a solo spot and sang a number from his cd, a favourite of mine 'Million Miles.' Al Perkins gave a great performance doing the Robert Johnson number 'Crossroads'. I wish I was knowledgeable enough to explain what instruments he used - to me it was just a great sound. Unlike Hannah I can't remember the numbers or the order they came in but it goes without saying that they were all amazing and it was a fab night. Here is the set list but only what I can remember!: Cherokee City There may have been other numbers but as usual I was just really taken up with the band, fascinated by watching brilliant people make fabulous music. At the end I bought the new Roadtrippers live in Glasgow cd - everyone who is a fan must buy it! Fans who have never seen Kevin live - this will give you an idea of what a fantastic experience it is! I also bought Mike McAdams' cd - and I am so pleased that I did, he is a seriously talented writer and musician. As I drove home I listened to my new cds and just wished I could see them all again the next night - even with a two hour drive each way, but sadly other commitments mean I shall just have to wait till next time.
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