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Just back from Steve mason at the trades in hebden..... good but not as good as last December, more reliance on backing tracks, less acoustic groove. Some banging beta band numbers though. Lots of huge beery blokes tonight, god I must be getting old!
Edit. It was three years ago, not last December!
Just back from the Orielles at the Trades in Hebden. First gig there since before lockdown. It is such a great venue. Absolutely top notch homecoming gig. They had the place bouncing
Mogwai last night. Also Mogwai tomorrow. Great show last night, not the best setlist ever tbh but any show with Helicon in it is a good show.
Ah I’m jealous @binners that would have been right up my street.
Had to give Richard Hawley at the leadmill a miss on Tuesday due to broken ribs and flu like illness. Not up to gigging at the moment. Not sure what the next one is. Possibly nothing till March. Can’t have that!
@docrobster - they’d done two nights running there due to the demand. It was heaving. A great atmosphere, as you’d expect from a local pre-Christmas gig. They were absolutely brilliant!
Hope you’re feeling better and getting to gigs again soon fella
first night of the Viagra Boys tour last night at nottingham, loved it. seb really engaged with the crowd, and the bass players just a machine, driving the sound all night long. reminded me in parts of primal scream swastika eyes era.
jason williamson came on during big boy for a cameo, just a great show to watch.
also a nod to Fat Dog who were an enjoyable lively support band, reminded me a bit of gorgol bordello's 'gypsy punk' style.
This is my favourite photo of stupity – Anna Calvi right there! in front of you! So you erm watch her on your phone screen. 😆
I thought it was Carol Decker 😆
I remeber booking a gig a couple of months ago, but can't remember who/where 😆
Saw Half Man Half Biscuit at the Electric Ballroom in Camden last night. Fantastic gig with a great set list.
Would you believe I'm going to see Epsom Mad Funkers at The Garage in London tonight?
I don't think HMHB could do a bad set list if they tried.
Anyone want two free tickets for the 1975 tomorrow night? Was supposed to be going but have gone on a last
Minute holiday instead.
Last Minute edit….it’s in Liverpool.
The Delgados at the Barras in Glasgow last night, completely magic.
"Bathe in our glorious back catalogue!"
Burns night gig so playing the intro of their take on Such a Parcel o Rogues then launching straight into Under Canvas, Under Wraps from their first album was pretty ace.
I'm not a big one for gigs these days but I want to see GOAT in glasgow, it seems to be sold out lots of places but eventim has tickets, are they reliable?
They're a proper reseller (as well as a first sell agency) - but on resale the price follows demand / scarcity so you should be safe albeit poor.
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2019/may/25/tickets-can-you-trust-the-new-wave-of-resale-sites
Turns out GOAT aren't oversubscribed so it was face value, just £2.50 delivery on tickets I download and print myself 🙂
Thanks
Thought I'd missed out on GOAT but just ordered from Eventim. Used them before and although I had a problem it was resolved.
First gig of 23 is now booked.
SUEP at the delicious clam next Saturday. My gig buddy who is a huge porridge radio fan heard them on Marc Riley last night and suggested it. Had a listen. Sound great. Boom! We’re in!
Glasgow for Colin Hay on Wednesday then Edinburgh for The Musical Box and The Lamb lies down on Broadway on Friday... Happy days.
Like London buses, now going to see skinny pelembe this Thursday and Ezra collective on the 23rd…
Off down the pub in 15mins to watch pip blom.
Let me know what they're like - seeing them on Saturday
they are decent...saw them at the same venue a couple of years back
Saw pip bloom on Thursday..... excellent!
Pip Blom? Last Thursday at hebden trades? I wanted to go to that as it was my actually birthday but no one wanted to do it on a school night. Saw them last November at yellow arch the night before we saw tbc at hebden. My pal wore his pip blom t shirt to the bug club. We thought they (pip blom) were great but yellow arch isn’t such a great venue. It was quite cool that the bands dad was doing the merch stall though.
Pip's Dad was still doing the merch stall on Thursday. He's in a band called Eton crop.
Nipped up to Dundee to see that Frank Turner again... Bloody incredible show, I've seen dozens of full band sleeping souls shows over the years and I reckon that was probably the best yet, probably helps that they've never done a full band show there before and it was a proper sweaty sized venue ideally shaped for getting the rowdy people down the front and letting the stand stillers stay up the back. Just an absolute joy.
Mull Historical Society in a few days which should be great too then Titus Andronicus next week
Colin Hay in the Old Fruitmarket Glasgow last night. Absolutely fantastic night's entertainment, very funny stories and still has the voice and great new songs. Two or three Men at Work songs as well.
Gutted that Ozzy Osbourne has finally completely cancelled his re-re-re-re-arranged tour but I have to say it was expected. So I decided to look into tickets for Kiss (they are touring at almost the same time) – they want £80 for crap seats, up to £140 for half decent ones. Sod that! Unsubstantiated rumours now that Judas Priest (who were supporting Ozzy) might support Maiden instead (which I have tickets to see).
Next up though for me is Pigsx7 then Elvana which should be fun (Elvis-fronted Nirvana).
I'm sure Elvana will be wild, it went off when we saw them at Lindisfarne fest last year.
A bit quieter (literally!) for me over the coming weeks.
Pretenders at the Cluny on Monday. I don't think I'd be really excited if this was at any other venue but I do love the Cluny.
Suzanne Vega at the Sage on the 18th.
Roachford(!) at the Fire Station in Sunderland on the 4th March. Saw him/them way back in the day and had a great night. Looking forward to this.
Then nothing until Ryan Adams in York on Easter Friday. Have seen him multiple times over the years and really do like his mumbling in the darkness style.
Im off to see Tinlicker at the Roundhouse tonight looking forward it, First Gig of the year !
I’m sure Elvana will be wild, it went off when we saw them at Lindisfarne fest last year.
Excellent - looking forward to it! \m/
Colin Hay in the Old Fruitmarket Glasgow last night. Absolutely fantastic night’s entertainment, very funny stories and still has the voice and great new songs. Two or three Men at Work songs as well.
Didn't he announce his retirement from touring a short while ago? You have probably just cost me £50+ quid and a trip to Bristol next Tuesday! 😀
Never heard the retirement bit but he was great last night...worth every penny 👍.
Off to the Warehouse Project in Manchester tomorrow to see Hot Chip. Have to brush up on my dad dancing rave moves.
Bum. Young Fathers.
Vaguely on my radar but then heard them playing an Indie Venue week special in Norwich, recorded last night for Steve Pacamac's 6-Music show and thought wow!
Got home just now and looked up if they're playing anywhere near me.... and they're at Kingston Pryzm tonight - about 3 miles from my workplace. And just too late to turn around and get back to them.
Hazy Jane's at bootleg in Blackpool as part of indie venue week. Lazy comparison to royal blood/slaves.... Really enjoyed it, first gig for a while, couple of real pints, couple of Shandy's, home at a decent time. Bongo.
I don’t think HMHB could do a bad set list if they tried.
I think it’s one of those immutable laws of nature that states that a HMHB gig will always have a superb setlist. Let’s face it, with their back-catalogue any setlist will have crowd favourites in it. Having said that, I’d be disappointed if ‘Joy Division Oven Gloves’ wasn’t there. They’re playing Bristol in September…
My first gig of the year was last night at The Roundhouse. E-ticket system after buying from Ticketmaster was a mess, ended up with the very nice lad at the ticket office going against protocol and printing my tickets out, so for the first time in ages I had real, honest-to-goodness tickets! Bit of a Brucie-bonus with the support, who turned out to be Lo Moon, who I first heard on 6Music a while back. They reminded me very much of Talk Talk, so I’ve been wanting to see them for some time. They were excellent, more ‘energetic’ than I was expecting!
The headline was Metric, who I’ve seen a bunch of times, but not in a venue the size of The Roundhouse, which really suited them, having a big stage to move around on - Emily their singer moves around a lot on stage! Bloody brilliant performance the whole band were having a great time, and at the end Emily thanked everyone for turning up, and for their support, and got rather teary.
Young Fathers.
Supposed to be seeing them at Chalk in Brighton on Monday, first gig of this year... just hoping to be rid of bloody Covid which I've had since Monday!
Seen them plenty of times before, but been a while so would love to hear the new stuff live.
If I can't make it first will be Jockstrap in Oxford.
same here – we’re swapping our tickets for Kiss.
Yeah I probably would have done but I already have Maiden tickets for 28 June in Leeds and I have seen Kiss many times going right back to the 'Lick It Up' tour (the one where they first performed without the make-up - with Bon Jovi supporting) and I just can't stomach £140 for a single headliner gig.
Just back from seeing Cold Comforts at MASH Macclesfield. Fantastic gig. If you can make any of their other dates you won't be disappointed 🙂
Couldn’t make it to yellow arch to see skinny pelembe on Thursday after all but suep at delicious clam last night were great. Such a fab vibe in that place. Only when the band climbed on stage did we realise they’d been along side us singing and dancing to the support acts all night!
Very tempted by Field Day. Bonobo, Moderat and Jon Hopkins, all of whom I have seen before, plus Aphex Twin who I haven't. Big day out.
Pip Blom last night. Very enjoyable, not the best gig ever but all live music is good.
I love my local IMV but it was just too busy last night. It's a weird shape for a music venue, sort of L-shaped with the stage being in the foot of the L and the bar at the top, so you can't really see unless you're opposite the stage. Capacity is presumably set on total size but there was just too much pushing to get to see the stage and a few nob heads that stand at the bar and then just force their way in when the band come on.
Lost Map's 10 year all-afternoon/evening-er at Oran Mor yesterday/last night. Good stuff from Susan Bear and nice to hear Ballboy again, but a brilliant closing set by Free Love. Amazing, not what I was expecting! MIssed Pictish Trail because we went for something to eat instead. Next time they should put on a buffet!
The night before was James Yorkston and the Second Hand Orchestra. It was alright (too cheerful for my liking!) but being part of Celtic Connections had a bit of an odd audience. People basically wearing hillwalking gear! Every year it happens at Celtic connections, I wonder where those people go the rest of the year. Probably walking in the hills.
Young Fathers in Brighton... 2 hours of driving for 45 mins of music. hmm, not sure. I guess it was cos it was an "outstore" gig, but they aren't usually that short!
Chalk was rammed, I had a good spot near the front but barged my way out when they finished and it was a right swim through the bodies! Crap place for those who don't get a spot in front of the stage cos it's all off to the side. First time I saw Young Fathers was about 40 people at the Green Door Store, so I think they're a bit too popular for me now 😛
Jockstrap next Monday. Another sold out one.
Just booked to see Sleeper in Leeds in May - one of my favourite bands but one that seeing live has eluded me until now (was due to see them in 2020 which a bat eater kinda scuppered!). Can't wait... that'll leave just one of my favourite bands left to see live but since they rarely leave Texas, thats going to require some more planning!
Also got the Bluetones coming up at a tiny venue in York which will be ace. Seen a few times live now, at seemingly ever smaller venues which get better and better...
Colin Hay in the Old Fruitmarket Glasgow last night. Absolutely fantastic night’s entertainment, very funny stories and still has the voice and great new songs. Two or three Men at Work songs as well.Didn’t he announce his retirement from touring a short while ago? You have probably just cost me £50+ quid and a trip to Bristol next Tuesday! 😀
I'm glad I made the effort with such short notice - he was very good. Still has a great voice, is an excellent musician and is very funny. It cost me significantly more than £50 because I took the afternoon off, had a puncture so needed a new tyre, and traipsed around the few guitar shops left, and then had some food before the gig. Overall, a good day, apart from the puncture.
First time ever to the 100 Club on Oxford Street to see a three band show / album launch party.
First up Press Release. I can't link you to them or anything they've done because they've chosen a pretty ungoogleable name!
The Scrounge who I've mentioned before but were good again. Friend of a mate's band and hence why I was there.
And then Italia 90. All of who are clearly too young to remember Italia 90. And definitely are not 'inspired by' the music and loose fit vibe of the era. I'd describe the singer as 'brooding' even though he was clearly having a good time. The crowd was vigorous, clearly have a small but passionate following. All told - not 100% my cup of tea but miles better than a night in front of the TV, never turn down the chance to see a live band.
Nipped through to see Mull Historical Society in Glasgow, always going to be a good show and he was playing the albums Loss and Us which are just bloody amazing records. First song was a total car crash but luckily the rest of the band came on and steadied things. Absolutely incredible setlist, only marred a wee bit by a really rubbish Celtic Connections crowd of lots of just really rude old bastards. Bloody nightmare even getting to the bar never mind moving around in teh crowd.
Titus Andronicus in Edinburgh on tuesday... Support band Jade Hairpins were solid, TA were sparks of genius in a too-short set. (also if I'm honest I absolutely love their first 2 albums, not so keen on the newer stuff so I'd have loved to have heard a bit more of that). But, still really good, just not as good as it could have been with, oh, 5 or 6 more well chosen songs.
only marred a wee bit by a really rubbish Celtic Connections crowd
What's a Celtic Connections crowd?
Just noticed I’ve got Foals in April.. don’t even remember buying the ticket! They’re ok, only really like the 1st few albums, but hey, live guitars n that.
Goat a couple of weeks before that. They were fab last time, 5ish years ago.
Off to see these chaps in Leeds in March. Have a spare ticket if anyone fancies it.
Colin Hay...glad you enjoyed it..... live music is mighty 👍
Saw the ‘Gwai on Thursday, and very good they were too. Less Young Team/CODY than I expected though, given those have had special re-releases recently.
Oh yes, and Braniac in support, playing in the UK for the first time in 25+ years
Last night saw Legend. If you like Bob Marley you must see them.
I was there Thursday too. Thought they were both excellent.
Another one for Mogwai and Brainiac, this time on Sunday night in Gateshead. I thought Mogwai played the gentlest set I remember, almost in a reflective atmosphere. Somewhat embarrassed to say I was only vaguely aware of Brainiac before the gig was announced, but I also was impressed. Thought they deserved a better than half empty support slot.
Jockstrap in Oxford done Monday night. They're pretty amazing, what a singer... so the clubs are gonna get bigger than the 400 capacity Bullingdon, which was packed. I doubt I'll see them again.
Just got tickets for a band whose name I don't know how to pronounce! Xiu-Xiu - my kinda weirdness at my kinda venue, Green Door Store in June. Awesome.
This will probably be of interest to some - S Club 7 are only coming back to do 25th anniversary shows!
Tickets for the O2 London are available between £213.40 and £255.50 (I think that's each) Holy shite.
Reeeach! for the credit card
Frank Turner for about the millionth time last week in Southampton and like @Northwind said, I think it was the best full bad show I have seen. Tight as a tight thing and the set list was well thought out. It was a family affair and the new uni student (daughter) insisted I take her to the front which meant being on the periphery of the circle. Quite an experience for a 50yr old with a dodgy back.
Anyone seeing Pitchshifter in Bristol in July? Tiny venue and already sold out. Really looking forward to it.
Wish I was! Please Sir will be absolute death down the front. And then Jon jumps on your head.
(they're a weird one, Pitchshifter, they're kind of always bubbling away but we get like one festival show or a couple of club shows every so often, there's obviously a demand for it (and when pendulum and the prodigy were riding high that seemed pretty much like an invitation...) but I guess they just don't want to do more than they do?)
Off to see Hotel Lux tomorrow eve, only heard one song so fingers crossed.
^^ great live 🙂 Been trying to see them but they are playing tiny venues and I didn't see til too late. Last time I saw them they were the support for Dale Barclay's lot in a tiny bar in Southsea. What a gig 😀
recently saw Dance Gavin Dance in southampton, very enjoyable, although there wasnt much interaction between the band and the crowd. My missus was pleased as they played 'Man of the year' which she loves.
And booked tickets to see Trivium later this year, which should be a belter!
IAMX are doing just one date in the UK which is October 30th at the Islington Academy. I saw them the last time they toured here five years ago so definitely wasn’t going to miss this one.
Elvana at Leeds o2 Academy this weekend. This should be fun.
Also going to see Gary Delaney on Wednesday but I guess that doesn't count for this thread.
@v7fmp you're in for a treat especially with bleed from within supporting. Seen Trivium many many times, they were brilliant in January at Manchester Victoria warehouse (and just watched gojira there Sunday night too). I've got tickets for Leeds in September at a much smaller venue should be ace.
Nearly bought x2 tickets for Peter Gabriel as he's announced new date in Nottingham so easy to get to for us without staying overnight.
The 2nd cheapest tickets, not in row Z - comes in at nearly £280 with fees (for 2). I just can't bring myself to spend that sort of cash for maybe 2hrs of entertainment.
Saw Mogwai & Brainiac on Saturday night, absolutely stupendous. Recently started going to smaller venues to see more new music, saw Oliver Beardmore supporting Swim School, both were excellent, I think the chance is seeing Swim School in a venue that small again is pretty slim, destined for bigger thing I reckon.
Got the Lathums next month.
The 2nd cheapest tickets, not in row Z – comes in at nearly £280 with fees (for 2). I just can’t bring myself to spend that sort of cash for maybe 2hrs of entertainment.
That is absurd - I had similar recently (as mentioned above) for Kiss tickets. There is no way I am paying that sort of money for, as you say, a couple of hours.
I hope more people start to think like that about the ridiculous ticket prices for the old dinosaurs!
Gabriel was ****in embarrassing back in the 80s, let alone now he's in his 70s!
You could get a couple of S Club 7 tickets for that and still have enough for a bag of pick and mix.
Gabriel was **** embarrassing back in the 80s,
Oi! I used to have a jacket like that! 🤣
Bet you used to skip like that too 😆
Just back from seeing Robyn Hitchcock at Komedia. Must be well over 30 years since I first saw him and he's great every time, never tire of seeing him live
just back from seeing pigs pigs pigs pigs pigs pigs pigs at lincoln drill hall.
sound wasnt the greatest, bit muffled, but then again from listening to their records theyre a bit like that anyway.
really enjoyed them tho, charismatic lead singer, guitarists plenty noisy enough, whats not to like.