This aws agod one! That was what it was like. Definitely good…perhaps better than that….but in the A3 tradition…confusing! Never in doubt for the audience in Fat Sam’s was that this would be good. It was, and a good clear sound and first rate mixing made this one of the best performances by this curious band in recent memory.
A3 claim intellectural property rights to some truly poetic songs. That’s good enough for them and so they air a fair amount of pre recorded material at their gigs. I think that is OK considering how involved and complex the songs are. In fact, they are totally honest about that and who cares anyway? They wrote the stuff and even if they just sat in deck chairs on the stage with a good sound system the concert would be top notch.
At ‘Fat Sam’s’ we were treated to a crisp performance. D. Wayne was relaxed after his massive meal in the bar round the corner, Larry was firmly in character and ‘the girl’, well, she could launch many ships. I noticed ‘she’ got some of the most enthusiastic applause. It was, actually, a brilliant performance.
Why? Well, the age range of the audience…from 14 to 65(?) sons, daughters, dads and granddads there to see a band who are ‘doing it’ now. Not like the dreadful retro or comeback kids or them that have never gone away like the no longer rolling Stones.
Why? The lyrics… not boy meets girl or any of the usual splurge…something quite different!
Why? Rock compositions born from a different source, influenced by real life and a respect for some of the heroes of R&B whose sounds never quite broke through.
Why? From start to finish everyone in that auditorium was in a trance…ask the guys on the bar!
Whats confusing is how a band as good as this has only been ‘spotted’ by a faithful following and some film presenters/directors. Those at Fat Sam’s, will not be too worried about that, however. Those who were there saw something that you only see if you are very lucky!
Keep it up A3. Strangely strange has always been a great formula!
Best song? Apart from the stalwarts…Amos Moses (their version!)
Worst bit? There was none.

Carl Mesmotron ( auth. code 738 ) Yellow Snow is a Frank Zappa trade mark

M.O.R. ALABAMA 3'S LONG AWAITED 6TH ALBUM WILL BE RELEASED IN IRELAND ON SEPTEMBER 7TH AND IN THE UK ON SEPTEMBER 10TH

M.O.R is the name of their new album, as eclectic and rich a mix of musical
styles as you could ever hope to hear - there is blues, country, reggae, rap
and more - and for no other reason than a need for truth, let us call it their best album since their classic debut, 1997's Exile on Coldharbour Lane.

You can listen to selected samples, and pre-order it here
http://www.onelittleshop.com/product...

Everyone who orders the new album from us before 10th September will receive a free copy of Power In The Blood, Alabama 3's 3rd album.

TOUR DATES
In the wake of the album release, Alabama 3 are embarking on an extensive tour of UK and Ireland, starting on September 19th.
Full details http://www.alabama3.co.uk/en/event_c...

Some venues have already sold out so book your tickets now!
http://www.cleanconscience.co.uk/pre...

WEBSITE COMPETITION
We have Two sets of passes to the tour date of your choice, plus the chance to meet the band backstage which are waiting to be won over on the website.

Just register/log on to our Backstage area to see the details:
http://www.alabama3.co.uk/myaccount/...

All entries must reach us before 10th September.

Offical website- http://www.alabama3.co.uk

Myspace- http://www.myspace.com/alabama3uk

One Little Indian- http://www.indian.co.uk/alabama3/

Unoffical site- http://www.freea3.org/