Recently we saw The Decemberists at
the Brighton Dome. A band I have been following for a while now that do not fit
in a particular box with regards to a musical genre. I guess I would say they
are a folk inspired Americana Indie Rock outfit – not particularly helpful I
know. They are a collective of accomplished musicians fronted by a charismatic and
energetic singer who writes some fabulous lyrics that tell stories in a magical
way.
Support was by a harpist called Serafina Steer who performed harp to the accompaniment of a computer backing track, told
us poems and was generally one of the most bonkers acts I have ever seen.
We ate Wagamama in their barn-like
restaurant and had a selection of tasty starters, arriving early enough to
avoid the rush and waited on by interesting tattooed staff that were probably
earning money to supplement their art degree.
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As a mother’s day treat we took Sue’s
mum, along with Sue’s sister, to see The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel at
the wonderful Everyman Cinema in Reigate. The movie
was what was expected of a stellar ensemble cast of thespians and the wine and
nibbles tasty, the only slight snag was where Sue thought she had booked the
back row, but we ended up in the front.
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