Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band:40th Anniversary

the show opens with a note-perfect rendition of their first and very rare single "my brother makes the noises for the talkies" followed shortly thereafter by it's B-side "i'm going to bring a watermelon to my girl tonight" with Roger singing the lead, not quite as perfect as Neil on 'brother' but nevertheless a major treat and a happy surprise to see they would not abandon their deepest roots. Vernon shows off his musical saw technique on 'falling in love'. sam reports to center stage for his spoons solo during 'shiek of araby'. loved and was delighted they trotted out Hello Mabel. guest vocalist Stephen Fry was superb on the spoken bits during several songs. and Phil Jupitus was appropriately gruff on a superbly rocking "Mr. Apollo". Legs Larry Smith came out a few times to entertain-he barely made it. i really liked(should i make that 4 stars?) this celebration. Neil and the boys really put together a nice package. and it goes without saying...and as everyone must and will say it.....and as i repeat the solemn vow now too....oh how we all miss Viv so much                                             3/25/07