 With eager anticipation, the packed venue of Bury Met waited to be entertained by the larger than life, multi-talented Canadian band, Tanglefoot. It was advertised as being part of Tanglefoot’s farewell tour of Britain.
Their sheer love of music, songs and story telling captivated their audience of ardent followers and first-timers alike within minutes of being on stage. Without pausing to introduce themselves, they launched into their first song, Empire and the Right (George) written and sung by their double bass player Al Parrish. Then followed a mixture of true, possible or plausible explanations to songs which were mainly written by members of the group. These included, When Dad and Uncle Archie Lost The Farm, Crashing Down and Angel of Long Point. All sung with feeling yet ever so slightly tongue in cheek.
Personal favourites included Secords Warning, Emmeline, brilliantly sung by Sandra Swannell, and Vimy. The scene created by the telling of the circumstances behind the Canadians being at Vimy Ridge in 1914, followed by the acappella rendition of Vimy, written by Steve and Rob Ritchie, will stay long in the memory. The evening passed by all too swiftly, and, after Tanglefoot’s final song, Lunenburg, they were given a well deserved standing ovation.
I, for one, hope that this final Tour turns out to be another one of their stories. But, if it does turn out to be true, for their stage presence, style and wonderful Canadian accents, (steady Heather....), they will be missed.
- Kath Simmons
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