Great gig last night! Never thought I'd see it happen....That Madhouse interlude truly FUNKED!! Shame I didn't witness the meet and greet but had to catch my train. Did they really play 'Beautiful You'? I can't remember it (memory of a goldfish). Hopefully FDELUXE revisit these shores again in the not too distant future.

I got photos with Susannah, Jellybean and St Paul!!! Check the G+ link in my signature below to see

Freedom said:

Waited 27 years for The Family/FDeluxe to grace the London stage ... never thought I'd see the day. They blew the roof off a packed and 'up for it' crowd @ the Jazz Cafe - brought a little tear to my eyes. Thank you so much... it was well worth the 27yr wait. Congratulations FDeluxe and continued success!!!

Happy Birthday Mr Leeds..

Glad you enjoyed it guys, more info for those who couldn't go please!

NouveauDance said:

Glad you enjoyed it guys, more info for those who couldn't go please!

Band:

Mario Dawson - drums

JP DeLaire - keyboards

Oliver Leiber - guitar

Jellybean Johnson - guitar

Eric Leeds - saxophone

St Paul - bass/vocals

Susannah - vocals

They straight up tore it up. Hit the stage about 9.45 ish and played for about 90 minutes. The setlist was everything you'd want from them - a solid, well-ordered selection of the new album and the original. Personal highlights were the extended funk workout of "Drummers and Healers" with some great audience participation led by Eric Leeds, hearing them run through Madhouse's "13", a brilliant version of "Nothing Compares 2 U", and an awesome encore of "The Screams of Passion" and "Mutiny".

There was a large selection of merchandise available and the band stuck around after the gig for a meet and greet/signing session. There was the album and remix EP on CD, a 12" vinyl single of "Drummers and Healers", t-shirt, photo book and more.

The venue was packed out and everybody was having a great time. Sound was great inside the venue and I could hear everything clearly from where I was!

I put a few photos up on G+, just cellphone pix so nothing amazing but still worth a look if you're interested, so click the link in my sig to see.

Militant said:

I got photos with Susannah, Jellybean and St Paul!!! Check the G+ link in my signature below to see

Nice pics man, jammy git

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Militant said:

I got photos with Susannah, Jellybean and St Paul!!! Check the G+ link in my signature below to see

Dude! We must have been right by each other. I was standing at corner of the bar, pint in hand.

SquirrelMeat said:

Militant said:

I got photos with Susannah, Jellybean and St Paul!!! Check the G+ link in my signature below to see

Dude! We must have been right by each other. I was standing at corner of the bar, pint in hand.

Ah no way. Yeah, that's right where I was.

There was one lady that must have recognised me from here, as she looked at me and asked "Are you Militant?", and I nodded. But I didn't catch her screenname.

If anyone has a spare copy of the Drummers & Healers CD single that they picked up last night, please message me - I know it's unlikely, but I'm gutted that I didn't see it

P.S. Susannah does one of the best funk faces ever.

Whereabouts was the merch being sold? I couldn't find it! Doh...

Groovy.

Thanks for further impressions Militant

Hey, for anyone who would like more, please join the regular Purple meet-up in London every last Thu of the month (yes, that's 26/1 as well!). We meet, have a pint and argue about bootlegs, remixes and which protege is the worst singer.

Horse & Groom pub; 128 Great Portland St from ca 7pm onwards (most people arrive around 8pm), please join us, we'll make you feel welcome!

http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/24/2411/horse_and_groom/great_portland_street

Brilliant gig, I was taken aback how good it was. Jellybean, St Paul, Eric and the others band members are so talented and their energy playing was 10/10 it was funky and Susannah's (shes hot) voice was amazing.

Best gig I've been to in a very long time loved it. And it was great meeting them afterwards, Jellybean was a sweetie. Congrats to them they rocked it in London!

You know they're such talented musicians and fab to watch I really don't know how Prince could let these musicians and his other old band members go like that...wish they were in the current NPG instead!

NinaB said:

^ ^ ^ Yes bean was a sweetie ! I thought so 2 , I prob managed 2 talk 2 him the most , he was a gentle-man & kissed my hand , I asked him if he & the fella's would come & gig here again (the '90 gig was soo much fun) . I got shy with eric & paul , only managed 2 say thank you ! I spoke 2 susanah about dancing , they were all down 2 earth & happy we came. The gig itself was great , all of them are excellent musicians , the drummer's good 2 , susanah's vocals where better than I expected. I'm glad they played the vigil , lover , desire , & ended the night with my jam - mutiny !!! Would of liked 2 hear @8 tho. All in all a must see nite , happy I could be there.

I thought they did play @8 Didn't they? I remember the 'oh oh oh oh oh' bit? I am probably wrong!

I don't remember them playing 'Beautiful You'?? I may have been in the loo....and where pray tell was the merch stall? I didn't think the place was big enough! Ha. I'm still buzzing from that gig though....Good times.

NinaB said:

Playing album now.. & duh! Yes they did play @8 ! SonnyT - the merch was by the left of the stage after the gig. Someone said they didnt play desire at previous gig so glad the did it 4 us. Would of liked paul 2 of done intimacy & rich man but hey they played all my faves so I aint mad High fashion,mutiny,screams of passion,desire,drummers & healers,@8,the vigil,lover. [Edited 1/25/12 10:59am]

We were standing EXACTLY where they had the set list, I thought I had taken a picture of it for a keepsake

Really hoping they come back this year, that was too much fun

I saw some footage on the web of these gigs. If they came through my city, I would definitely go. The Revolution + fDeluxe + The Time +Mazarati would be an amazing gig.

They put on a great set.

ladymisskat said:

NinaB said:

Playing album now.. & duh! Yes they did play @8 ! SonnyT - the merch was by the left of the stage after the gig. Someone said they didnt play desire at previous gig so glad the did it 4 us. Would of liked paul 2 of done intimacy & rich man but hey they played all my faves so I aint mad High fashion,mutiny,screams of passion,desire,drummers & healers,@8,the vigil,lover. [Edited 1/25/12 10:59am]

We were standing EXACTLY where they had the set list, I thought I had taken a picture of it for a keepsake

Really hoping they come back this year, that was too much fun

That's where NinaB and I were, shame though as I really wanted to thank you for getting me hooked on hotchip many years ago, next time.

skilletnomicrowave said:

ladymisskat said:

We were standing EXACTLY where they had the set list, I thought I had taken a picture of it for a keepsake

Really hoping they come back this year, that was too much fun

That's where NinaB and I were, shame though as I really wanted to thank you for getting me hooked on hotchip many years ago, next time.

HA! Really? I probably spoke to you, I was chatting away to everyone! Glad you like Hot Chip!