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Exclusive! Silly Wizard in Concert at the Great American Music Hall, San Francisco 1985
Season 1, Ep. 20
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Exclusive Podcast Alert!!!
Gordon Jones, Brian's big brother and band member of the legendary Silly Wizard was given a tape recording of a concert the band performed back in 1985 at the iconic Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.
Here is the full story - Silly Wizard Live in San Francisco by Gordon Jones
What began as a spur-of-the-moment “scratch” gig in a shared flat at 69 Broughton Street, Edinburgh, soon grew into something extraordinary. That impromptu group of local musicians became Silly Wizard – a name dreamed up for fun, but one that would go on to define one of Scotland’s most celebrated folk bands.
Experience the magic of Silly Wizard’s legendary 1985 San Francisco concert – exclusively on Openhouse Studio.
And here is the full set list:
1 Opening Set
2 Queen Of Argyle
3 Valley Of Strathmore
4 Parish Of Dunkeld
5 Ramblin’ Rover
6 Banks Of The Lea
7 Johnny And Phil Duet
8 McGlynchy’s/Donald McGilavry
9 Blackbird
10 Shortage Of Potatoes
11 Golden Golden
12 Final Tune Set
13 Broom Of The Cowdenknowes
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