James Yorkston Live.

Last night we went to the Thekla Social in Bristol, to see James Yorkston (without The Athletes). Before his show, we watched Angus and Julia Stone playing upstairs. This was an unexpected bonus...they were really good.
There was a subdued atmosphere while James Yorkston was on....when we saw him on the Folky Dokey stage at The Green Man the atmosphere was electric. A wet sunday night on Bristol Docks ? He was very good ....a lovely person, funny quips and beautiful, gentle songs. There is something wonderful about him.

Summer Song.

"If I promise to settle down
With you forever by my side
Will you keep the peace?
Lord knows I have tried

I live for your kind words,
Oh the cruel words I have heard
I live for your quiet embrace
We have years left to waste

The more time I spend alone, the happier I am
I placed my trust in a fool, Lord will I ever learn

The summer it is near, its time to leave all that behind
And I ll not say a word, we do the best we can."