Gary, you're right. TGPT was brought in to replace AN in the fall of 2011; and when BF played some gigs last spring and summer TGPT and CO shared the stage as drummers.

Now it appears that CO is handling all of the "full band" drum duties (but not the jazz band drumming). I think it is also the case that CO is the drummer that BF now relies upon for his "corporate/private party band" that plays along with pre-recorded tracks (Emily Dolan Davies used to do this but her references to working with BF have pretty much disappeared from her Twitter posts, etc)

CO is a good drummer and she certainly has a lot of visual style.

Elegantly Decaying Hipsters,
The "Taste Tarantula" has more than pulled it off — he has produced a veritable smorgasbord of a set list that no self respecting Ferryista or Roxologist could possibly balk at!
I love the way he weaves the BFO in and out and the idea of a Jazz version of "Back To Black," done '20s style, has the hairs standing up on the back of my neck. Beyond that the selection of songs is peerless and contrasts perfectly with his Dylanesque, Olympia and FYP shows and I find the idea of "Move On Up" (Mayfield's best ever song) as a closer to be completely inspired.
Thank you DJC for posting those youtube clips. They're a good taster but I couldn't make out if there were any "Isaac" visuals for the back drop ? I do hope so. The work he did for Olympia and FYP certainly added a frisson and I would have thought that TJA Paul Colin visuals would make for the perfect platform.
Beyond this and our hero dusting of his white tux jacket for the RAH, I hope they don't change a damn thing. I just hope that in the interim, he doesn't wear his vocal cords out singing in those damp fields!
If any of you reprobates are going to either the RAH or Brighton, the good Lady Windswept and I would love to boire un verre ensemble.
Regards,
Windswept

Decadent Philanderers,
I note that our hero has added "The Vienna State Opera" house to his AEWBF tour and will be playing there in July.
I saw his Olympia show there and can honestly say it is simply the most stunning room that I've ever seen music played in.Plus, Vienna is a really cool place to visit for a long weekend.
Unfortunately, I won't be going - I'm having trouble enough getting Mrs.Windswept to take in both TRHA & Brighton - adding a third would be out of the question.
That said, for those of you with more understanding spouses or who haven't yet booked their gig for the greatest show on earth, this could be the one for you!
Regards,
Windswept.
ps. Before DJC accuses me - I don't work for the Vienna tourist board.

WS2:
I'm a bit skeptical about your pre-emptory denial that you are on the payroll of the Vienna Tourist Board. Sounds like something designed to throw us all off the scent!

Clearly, everyone posting on this site is mired in in the swamp of self-interest and shameless pandering to Unnamed Moguls who lurk in the shadows and control our every move as Grand Puppeteers. As for me, I am under the command of Rik Kenton who, though precious few realize it, has plotted every move in the Roxy/BF Saga ever since he went into "seclusion" back in '73.

Dear Windswept, come November, I'll be going to the Brighton gig. I would love to meet up. Perhaps Bendricks and a slice of cucumber in a porcelain tea cup would be in order?

Cher Roxysiren,
We will definitely meet up but substitute my Bendricks for a Hendricks.
I will co-ordinate nearer the time - it promises to be a splendid evening. I just hope the old boy has got his off white tux out of hock by then!
Regards,
Windswept.

Aaah...the vagaries of posting on an iPad with auto text completion, especially when the B and H are next to each other on a (soft) keyboard. This can often be embarrassing. But at least we both know what we mean
VivaPoxyMucus!

Cher Roxologists, Ferryistas & All Other Ne'er-Do-Wells,
Does anybody know if there is or will be a tour book for the forthcoming fandango?
Regards,
Windswept.

I am pretty sure there will.

J.O'B.

Merci monsieur,
I look forward to getting my sweaty little palms on it!
Regards,
Windswept.