PSA: Jools back tonight - sadly Paul Weller returns !

Lebarque

Hattigol said: no

Blueingreen said:

The show takes a lot of stick and frankly deserves much of it, too much of a vanity project for Jools. 

But I think people who imagine that once it's terminated (and I understand there's a serious threat of that) it will be replaced by something better are mistaken.  Other attempts at live music shows over its lifetime have failed to take off, and I suspect only brand loyalty is giving this one viewing figures that make its continuation just about defensible.

My guess is that as far as a live showcase for bands at the more "serious" end of the rock/pop spectrum the real choice is Jools or nothing.  And it's better than nothing.

The format is fine. Just really really REALLY needs a new presenter. And a producer who doesn't feel that the viewing public necessarily wants to watch the likes of a trombone quintet from Senegal.

Hey, why the hate? PS. We're actually a trombone quartet with one French horn.

Nunogilberto

I think it could be so much better than it is. Same old guests and bands. Weller, the edgy New York garage punk outfit, the token African tribal singers and Elbow...

boogieman

Nunogilberto said:

I think it could be so much better than it is. Same old guests and bands. Weller, the edgy New York garage punk outfit, the token African tribal singers and Elbow...

Lately it seems to be more
Solo acoustic guitarist 
Grime artist 
Young band who look like they’ve only just played a gig in the school hall
Old geezer who lost the best of his voice 20 years ago
Essex bloke with a laptop and a willowy girl singer
Paul Weller. 

koneguitarist

Long as Weller ain't on it I'm happy. That guy could bore a statue! 

richardhomer

koneguitarist said:

Long as Weller ain't on it I'm happy. That guy could bore a statue! 

Has any one noticed how old Weller’s looking these days? Genuinely shocked when I saw his latest album cover - not a good advert for smoking....

Iamnobody

richardhomer said:

koneguitarist said:

Long as Weller ain't on it I'm happy. That guy could bore a statue! 

Has any one noticed how old Weller’s looking these days? Genuinely shocked when I saw his latest album cover - not a good advert for smoking, heavy drinking and drug taking....

Fixed.

Ossyrocks

So, on the show tomorrow..........

Joe Bonamassa, I'm looking forward to that...................(ducks for cover)

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Yep, Paul Weller FFS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mburekenge

Gonna put it out there. Stanley road and heavy soul are wicked. 

EricTheWeary

Ossyrocks said:

So, on the show tomorrow..........

Joe Bonamassa, I'm looking forward to that...................(ducks for cover)

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Yep, Paul Weller FFS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I watched it last Tuesday just for Toots and that was a bit depressing. At least if JoBo is reduced to pub singer status I won't mind so much. 

ICBM

mburekenge said:

Gonna put it out there. Stanley road and heavy soul are wicked. 

Yes they are, but I was put off getting them for years by his Later appearances. He’s much better on record.

fftc

richardhomer said:

koneguitarist said:

Long as Weller ain't on it I'm happy. That guy could bore a statue! 

Has any one noticed how old Weller’s looking these days? Genuinely shocked when I saw his latest album cover - not a good advert for smoking....

tone1

Iamnobody said:

richardhomer said:

koneguitarist said:

Long as Weller ain't on it I'm happy. That guy could bore a statue! 

Has any one noticed how old Weller’s looking these days? Genuinely shocked when I saw his latest album cover - not a good advert for smoking, heavy drinking and drug taking....

Fixed.

Having Kids will do that to you 

Placidcasual79

EricTheWeary said:

Ossyrocks said:

So, on the show tomorrow..........

Joe Bonamassa, I'm looking forward to that...................(ducks for cover)

and
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Yep, Paul Weller FFS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I watched it last Tuesday just for Toots and that was a bit depressing. At least if JoBo is reduced to pub singer status I won't mind so much. 

Yeah - I echo that - I've seen Toots and band many times and in many circumstances, he's an incredibly enthusiastic performer, bucket loads of charisma and conviction. That certainly wasn't his finest moment.....

I am just going to add that I am a fan of the programme. I cant see an issue with the format - band plays, minimal link, band plays (admittedly the interviews are normally pretty cringe) - but its that no frills approach that has kept show relevant. 

Ive been introduced to many bands and artists thanks to the show and had my opinion changed about countless others (for better and worse) after seeing them do their thing live. Its good that the people tuning in to watch the latest grime MC will also have the opportunity to watch a Ukrainian Bossa nova band and vice versa. Expands horizons and all delivered with minimal bluster or sycophancy from the producers/presenter (comparatively speaking). 

Odvs the white room was better - Mark Ratcliffe is a charismatic and amusing man - Jools less so - but there was very little difference between the shows - perhaps the atmosphere at Jools Holland would be improved by a more present audience. 

Its not like there is a staggering amount of the competition - and its VITAL that we have some live music on TV imo. 

Iamnobody

ICBM said:

mburekenge said:

Gonna put it out there. Stanley road and heavy soul are wicked. 

Yes they are, but I was put off getting them for years by his Later appearances. He’s much better on record.

Absolutely a great period for him - so are Paul Weller and Wild Wood. Following Heavy Soul you’ve got Heliocentric which still a decent album has some class tunes on it.

For me it starts to go wrong from Illumination onwards...

As is Now isn’t redeemed as an album by the couple of standout tracks on it.

After that we’ve got about half a dozen albums and I’d struggle to put one decent album together by lifting tracks from all of them.

I don’t agree he’s better on record though @icbm I think he’s a solid performer live.

Jalapeno

Thread title changed accordingly

proggy

tone1 said:

Iamnobody said:

richardhomer said:

koneguitarist said:

Long as Weller ain't on it I'm happy. That guy could bore a statue! 

Has any one noticed how old Weller’s looking these days? Genuinely shocked when I saw his latest album cover - not a good advert for smoking, heavy drinking and drug taking....

Fixed.

Having Kids will do that to you 

He looks like the Art Attack Head, but not as interesting.

Jalapeno

He looks like Dot Cotton !

boogieman

Grumpyrocker

Later used to be much more varied. I remember I always used to tune in because there'd always be at least one band I like - even if it wasn't the Senegal Tombonists, Strange Witchy Girl Screaching, or Fecking Awful Indie Band With Every Guitarist Having a Tiny Keyboard.

But the last few years it feels like the same show over and over. It's been a long time since I've looked at the set list and then felt the need to tune in. Got close this evening "oh Joe Bonomassa" then remembered it's several years since I listened to any of my Bonamassa albums. 

I don't think the show is anywhere near as varied as it thinks it is. They should rename it Jo Whiley's iPod. Or Guardian Dinner Party Soundtrack.

Legionreturns

I still watch it, tonight's was ok despite the relatively middle of the road stuff.

If it were to go, I'd prefer to see some of the 6music team do something. Maybe Steve Lamacq or Shaun Keaveny (Now that he doesn't have to get up early!) can inject some much needed charisma and some newer talent.