Monday 19 May 2014

Tori Amos

So last Sunday we went to see Tori Amos at the Apollo in Manchester. I have been a fan since she first appeared on the scene when I was just 15 (the mathematically inclined can figure out how old I am from that) and have seen her in concert 3 times previously, so when I spotted she was touring again we grabbed a couple of tickets. I was worried I was going to miss it with all the recent health palaver, but after a blood test in the morning said I was good to go, we headed into Manchester to make the most of it.
We decided to eat at Las Iguanas beforehand and started with one of their lovely cairprinhas. No matter how much we practice making these at home (and drinking them, natch) they never taste quite the same. We then started with some chicken wings and nachos before both tackling burritos.





Our stomachs considerably enlarged we waddled off down to the Apollo. The support act were a folksy duo, who I hope were also a couple considering how close together their heads/mouths were when singing, then it was on to Ms Amos herself. As always she didn't disappoint, the uncomfortable looking piano playing, the eclectic outfit, the amazing voice were all still there. The set list was a nice mix of new tracks and the old classics. There was a funny little improv song about putting her glasses on rolled in with Silent All These Years and a fab cover of Moby's Extreme Ways. Cornflake Girl of course made a performance too (Mr Owl threatened to sulk if it didn't!). An excellent night out, finished with a surreal walk back to the car through the center which was full of teeny McBusted fans (they had played the arena) and victorious Mcr City fans!

Thursday 8 May 2014

Absent

I just wanted to let any possible readers out there know that I am still here, even though I haven't posted for a month or so. I have various health issues, that maybe one day I will be brave/stupid/self-indulgent enough to mention on here, and that has made the last month pretty hectic with multiple hospital trips. Once again this has left me in awe of the amazing staff on the NHS who are often overlooked in the bigger issues that the NHS as a whole faces. However please be assured that if there are any lovely readers of this little blog out there that I will hopefully be back soon and please check back for new posts.
On the plus side being ill means that you get some lovely flowers and our house has resembled a florists at points. The photo doesn't do these justice but thanks to my lovely sister-in-law for them.