AL NOBLE RUES THE GRAPE THAT 'WITHERS ON THE VINE'.

Al brings his songs to the PBGB Shed pretty much fully formed. Ripe as it were. All the rest of us usually have to do is listen as Al runs through a song, agree a 'feel', sort out the solos, and play along.

We all took an instant liking to Al's latest, 'Withers On The Vine'. Like Al, we relate to the metaphor.

In Al's own words............."Withers on the Vine is a crafted song using those universal themes of love and loss. It's not particularly personal although I've had my share of those, like most.  I'm pleased with the metaphor of the Vine and the hard work and hope involved in making an eventually pleasing wine. There is something devastating and final in the image of fruit wasting on the Vine or tree. I think the players found something in it straight up and really brought out the pathos and heart of the song. I consider myself a songwriter more than a player so it's always interesting to see what gets brought to the song by other players. It's a privilege to play with you guys. Very happy with this version".

Well we're very happy with it too thanks Al. We always enjoy helping you bring your songs to life in a band setting.

Great song.......another beauty thanks Al !   Well done sir.

Have a listen to Al's 'Withers On The Vine' by clicking HERE.

Al Noble wrote the song, sang it, and played Guitar.

Manny Aigner played Guitar

Mick Nadin played Harp

Neil Porter played Bass, sang harmony, and did the Production work

Graham Brown played Percussion

Pete played Drums

MICK NADIN DIGS THE 'POOR BOY'

You'd have to say Mick loves his music. He's heavily into it. Not only does he write songs, he also sings, plays harp, and always enjoys the time he spends hanging in the PBGB Shed. Working under  the pseudonym 'General Mikey'  he even has a weekly reggae hour on our local community radio station 97.5 Sapphire fm.

Yep, he sure loves his reggae, but he also has a soft spot for the blues.

Mick turned up in The Shed one day with a song he called 'Poor Boy'.

We liked it. So we tossed it about for a while........ set up a groove, figured out what should go where and when.

A close listen to the lyrics will tell you it's a story about a poor boy who "ain't got no dollars, ain't got no sense,  ain't got no home, no friends, ain't even got a puppy. But he's happy just playin' the blues."

Wouldn't be the first one !

Click HERE for a listen

Thanks Mick, it's a really good song, fun song to play. Made us happy just playin' the blues !

Mick Nadin wrote the song, sang it and played his harp

Steve Faggotter played the Lead Guitar
Al Noble - Guitar

Louise Nadin played Bass

Graham Brown played Percussion

Pete played the drums

Neil Porter did the production work.