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Saw James skelly and Nick power from the coral on Fri night. Bit of an acoustic set + q&a session about the first album. Was jolly good 😊
Went to see Cam Cole at Sheffield Corp on Saturday.
Was pretty blown away at his talent
Kosheen at Koko in Camden on Friday night were outstanding. They had a huge band on stage this time rather than just a couple of players like when I saw them last and they put on a heck of a show. I also had a good look around Koko for the first time rather than just getting in, going to the bar and getting into the crowd. It's a lot bigger than I realised.
In contrast to the above - saw Tom Vek doing his first solo tour last night. a SEATED?! WHAT? gig, which was actually a relief cos I was knackered! Nice tiny venue in Southampton, no support, just Tom coming out and playing some songs. Very nice 🙂
Mungos HIFI and KBI Sound system was awesome last night. At one point they played a jungle track and I said to my mate they should play more. They played another 2 hours of jungle and the bass.........ermagerd!!!!! Slight ear whistles today so must have been loud.
A nice warm up to Chase n Status on Weds (they're not on until 11 and the gigs on til 1am. Plus we have ANZAC day the day after so that's nice.
Ooh... How good are Kosheen live? Sian's voice is fantastic!! Saw them in Perth a few months back. Always liked Kosheen ever since Hide U (98 or 99?)
I've had a good couple of weeks
Sambroso All Stars playing Buena Vista Social Club - what a fun and uplifting evening
Tusks album launch / instore at rough trade - that girl can sing
English Teacher album launch / instore at rough trade - another great evening, I think these guys are going places and down to earth as well.
This week Tom Walker in Birmingham as a friend had a spare ticket and I can't turn down live music
Re English Teacher- yes I think so. Missed ticket for Wedgewood Rooms. Found they were sold out, then discovered the whole tour was fully sold - at least any venue within 100 miles.
Disappointing, but seeing Pom Poko and Personal trainer Co-headline tour in London and Brighton on consecutive nights- so may need a few early nights to recover
English Teacher have sold out the Wedge? That's such great news. Maybe they'll start booking NEW bands again instead of the tribute drivel they've been serving up lately!
Got Jane Weaver there in a couple of weeks.. not sure what to expect, her latest album is dangerously close to folk music 😮
I've just had an email from Stowaway festival saying Maribou State have pulled out due to ill health. Replacement is Max Cooper who is someone I really want to see play. It will be interesting to see who replaces them at Forwards as they were one of the main reasons for going.
Rock City for The K's tonight.
Saw them last year supporting The Reytons and they were excellent.
The Reytons at The Leadmill next weekend
@desperatebicycle I've got Jane Weaver tomorrow in Notts, but I'm also excited for the support who is Halo Maud who did vocals on a couple of tracks on the latest Chemical Brothers album
went to see subhumans at lincoln drill hall on friday. they were okaaaaay i spose. not sure they stand the test of time for me personally but clearly still angry at 'the system' which maybe isnt a bad thing, nothing wrong with being passionate.
twas nothing more than i expected really, wouldnt have travelled to go see them but it was cheap and a couple of miles from home, and hey, its live music.
had a few beers with a couple of mates that i hadnt seen since 'the old days' which was also good.
Brighton on Friday for Personal Trainer and Pom Poko, who finished their set with both bands on stage. Very good indeed.
And now for something completely different ~ next concert lined up is Schubert’s Winterreise at Snape.
Chase and Status, Luude and Mozey was EPIC
9000 people. Awful venue though. Floor felt like they'd put carpet adhesive down, was so sticky with spilled drinks. Added to the workout!
Jane Weaver Last night was pretty good, better than I expected, but that was mainly down to the last 3 songs! Early set wasn’t my type of thing (latest album stuff in particular) but when she moved to the extended groove type songs, bit more keyboards,almost Krautrock vibe, they make her great voice really standout and I could get much more lost in the sounds. Worth going, especially as my mate paid 😊
English Teacher at the same venue next week, but sold out.
Last one was CJ Wildheart, guitarist from (dur) the Wildhearts (and Honeycrack and the Jellies and now his own man). The Wildhearts remain an absolute car crash but at least that means lots of really good spinoff solos. Really good mix of songs from across his career, could have been tightened up but was still a really solid show.
Random treat was the support band, Main Primate.A sort of Edinburgh supergroup, made of members of Idlewild, Degrassi and Foil. We didn't know anything about this in advance, I loved Foil bitd so hearing a couple of those tracks dusted off was fantastic.
No big gigs but can see up to 4 free gigs in Brum on a Sunday afternoon,mainly covers so not really what this thread is for I guess.
However on Saturdays theres Rock and Roll Brewhouse putting on all original song acts,some really good, different tunes.Theres also a students night on a Thursday night once a month featuring students from the Collage of Contempory Art.
Once a month at The Tower of Song in Cotteridge theres Draculas Garage,a punk afternoon with 2 acts doing original songs ,seen 6 excellent acts here.
Anyone in Macclesfield on Friday night?
My band are playing at The Wharf. Old-school ska and jazzy stuff (Dekker, Toots &maytals, skatalites) from 8 🙂
Watched A Certain Ratio last night at Bedford esquires. Fairly poor turn out I thought but the gig was good, the band are multi insrtumentalists and take turns on each instrument which you don't often see.
Got tickets on Friday for the just announced Bristol concert by the criminally underrated Gemma Hayes, an artist possessed of a phenomenal songwriting talent and a divine voice. But then, I’m a sucker for a soft Irish accent. 😁
And Elbow on Thursday.
Anyone in Macclesfield on Friday night?
My band are playing at The Wharf. Old-school ska and jazzy stuff (Dekker, Toots &maytals, skatalites) from 8 🙂
Sorry I missed this, was too knackered 🙁
Thursday is Scott Bradlee Modern Jukebox in Ipswich (seats at full price, Mrs Sandwich had a £5 ticket offer at work this last week for better seats)!!!
Friday is Elbow in Birmingham and then Saturday with Sandwich Jr.
Got home yesterday to find that my wonderful daughter has secured tickets to show 3000 at Alexandra Palace for Frank Turner next February.
Huzzah indeed.
Mount Kimbie at the QM last night - just made it in time after the drive home from Fort Bill.
My new favourite band, they were tremendous. Been aware of them for a while without really getting on board but their new album is brilliant. So glad I made the effort despite a couple of late drunk nights catching up on me!
Got Arab Strap on Friday, decent week.
Orbital at Bristol Beacon last Thursday and the Stranglers at the same venue last night. Strange decision to be all seated for the Stranglers but had standing for Orbital.
Managed to get a single returned ticket for Tool at the O2 in June. Considering the speed they record at, and they haven’t even started on their next album yet, this might be the only chance I get to see them!
Very much looking forward to the next couple of weeks 🙂
Ben Gorb tomorrow with support from Aerynn @ 33 Oldham Street (and Raoul Vignal @ MASH if I get back to Macc in time afterwards)
Macc Woodfleet Friday @ Macc Beerfest
Tragicomics Sunday @ Button Warehouse
Manchester Jazz Fest opening weekender next weekend
Joe Tatton & Lucas DeMulder 23rd @ MASH
Laura Misch (with support from Rory A Green) 25th @ Band on the Wall
Just back from PMJ in Ipswich. Heard the truly great voice Effie Passero do Hallelujah and Creep both of which made this old man cry. Astounding control and power.
Elbow tomorrow in Birmingham.
I did. Surprisingly versatile and showed a lot of confidence to play songs I thought would be difficult live. Also, playing 4 songs without drums mid-set is quite a high risk move for an emerging band. Very good.
Also enjoyed The support.
Such a good Thursday night!
English Teacher are superb, I caught them at an instore gig a couple of weeks ago and seeing them again at rescue rooms in a couple of weeks time which I'm looking forward to. Just can't believe they all look so young.
Elbow next week which no doubt will be good
English Teacher are superb
Yep! Just listening to the album again... it's good but didn't prepare me for what a great voice Lily has live. For such a young band they're very accomplished, (not that that is important!) and excellent live. Good ol' Wedgewood Rooms coming up with the goods again. Shame it's become tribute band central 🤢
Saw the rather marvelous "Lottery Winners" in Sunderland on Saturday night in a teeny tiny venue. They were great and (usefully as I'm an old giffer) started their set at 8:20. Thoroughly enjoyed myself and looking forward to seeing them again at Kendal in the summer.
I'm off to see The Notwist in Glasgow tonight. They don't seem to be well known and don't tour much in the UK (they're a German band) but they're definitely up there amongst my favourite bands. Neon Golden is probably a top 5 favourite album for me and how I discovered them back in the early 2000s. Since then they've only released 3 more studio albums but their last one, Vertigo Days, is really great too and the others are worth the time as well.
June, Alvvays
July, The Sadies
September, The Lemon Twigs
Hives a month or so back in Leeds were flippin ace. Took my eldest to his first indoor gig and he was blown away by it. Wanted to see the Hives for years now but they every bit as epic as I'd hoped they'd be. Nobody does energy like those guys! They were supported by Bad Nerves as well which was a nice surprise as they're equally amazing.
Echobelly last night in Leeds. Superb. Sonya Madan still has the voice...
Start of the festival season for me this week with Bearded Theory and then Red Rooster the following weekend.
Can not wait! Love music, being outside, camping, eating, drinking and having fun....just need the weather to brighten up again!
I wanted to see Gary Numan, but I have maxed out my budget for the year with the tickets I have already bought (Glastonbury messing with it the most).
@desperatebicycle, more goodness at the Wedge. Pom Poko 7th October. They have been great every time I have seen them.
The Staves earlier at SWX in Bristol. Been a while since they last toured, but still as good as ever. Great songs with sublime harmonies, that somehow only siblings seem to manage. Miss seeing and hearing them without their younger sister who left four years ago when she had her daughter.
Saw Gary Numan on Tuesday in Glasgow. Sound was ok for the venue, Gary's voice seemed a bit off, but not too distractingly so, it was still a good gig.
I've seen him loads of times, one of those where I don't have a lot of his studio stuff, but accidentally saw him at the qmu in the early 2000s and was impressed by the performance and how genuine he comes across on stage. Pretty much a guaranteed decent gig.
Janes Addiction next week...:-)
Big Star, Hackney Church 31st October. Radio City 50th Anniversary concert. Only U.K. show.
Love the Staves! They're not touring anywhere near me this year unfortunately.
Went to see the subtle and understated Mr B Springsteen last night in Sunderland. Never seen him before, it was an incredible 3 hrs of rawk with saxaphones and that bloke from the Sopranos on guitar. Good times!
that bloke from the Sopranos on guitar
I've been watching him in Lilyhammer recently... does he do that face for real??
im off to watch this heavy bunch tomorrow with the wife (not sure how much she will enjoy!)
"that bloke from the Sopranos on guitar
I’ve been watching him in Lilyhammer recently… does he do that face for real??"
He seems to be mostly all about "that face" - or at least did it whenever he was on the big screens. Could be an affectation, I was too tight to pay for the expensive tickets so was a bit far away to know for real.
Ah, right. I only ever go to gigs where I can see their faces so can't really relate! 😀
Busy weekend for me starting tonight!
Thurs - Joe Tatton, Lucas de Mulder & Juan Upegui @ MASH
Fri - Gemma Sutton @ Sutton Hall followed by Thr33 @ MASH
Sat - Adam Ben Ezra @ Band on the Wall followed by Rory A Green & Laura Misch @ Band on the Wall
Sun - Dos Equis @ Button Warehouse
Busy few days, with dot2dot festival of which the highlights were Panic Shack and Anthony Szmierek.
Then last night English Teacher at Rescue rooms. The whole set was great with You Blister My Paint being a highlight. 
The Hirsch Effekt this evening. Probably the greatest contrast between recording and live act I've witnessed. A fantastic live band if you like interesting heavy music.
just back from Ferocious Dog at Lincoln Drill. 2nd time ive seen them and love them even more now, they were great. 1st time for my daughter (big boy band fan so she wasnt expecting to enjoy them really) but she was right at the front and enjoyed it waaaaay more than i expected her to.
Jane's Addiction last night at the Apollo in Manchester.
Support from Humanist, who weren't really my cup of tea, and it was bloody hot up at the top of the Apollo.
But! Jane's Addiction were ace. It was always going to be either amazing or awful, and thankfully it was the former. I was slightly sad there was no steel drum for "Jane Says" but otherwise pretty much flawless.
Bernard Butler on Saturday. James next Wednesday. Kingmaker 28 September.
Slightly against my better judgment I've given in and picked up some face value tickets for the Liam Gallagher doing Definitely Maybe thing (02 next Monday). Anyone else willing to admit to going to any of the dates? The Guardian review was surprisingly positive.
Saw Air do Moon Safari at the Albert hall on Friday. Didn't have the greatest seats and could have done with being a tad louder as a couple of the quieter numbers sounded a little thin. Enjoyed it though. Soundtrack to me and my wife's early days. In a similar vein a month or so back we saw Nightmares on Wax play Carboot Soul at the Festival hall with orchestra. That was a cracker. Probably need to make an effort to see something less than 20 years old next gig though!
Rodrigo y Gabriela and the cat empire for me this month (on separate weekends) first gigs I will have been to for years.
I saw the Lovely Eggs on Friday night - they were great - really got the crowd going and make a lot of noise for just 2 people.
Next up, Richard Hawley in Leic on Wednesday which should be a good one.
just back from Ferocious Dog at Lincoln Drill. 2nd time ive seen them and love them even more now, they were great. 1st time for my daughter (big boy band fan so she wasnt expecting to enjoy them really) but she was right at the front and enjoyed it waaaaay more than i expected her to.
A bunch of us saw them in Cardiff a couple of weeks ago - they were excellent. It was the third time I've seen them in the last couple of years, but the first with the full band not the acoustic trio. Both versions are very good. Were the Cloverhearts supporting? What did you think of them?
Saw Air do Moon Safari at the Albert hall on Friday
I remember Moon safari being on when a girlfriend stayed over one night, and her questioning my choice of porn music. 😀 I still love that album.
TOOL at the O2 Monday.
I was there for Tool too. Back again on Saturday for the Smashing Pumpkins.
Day ticket for Latitude on the Friday has been acquired. Vaccines, Goldfrapp and Mr Turner are the highlights with loads of other stuff to fill the time with. Didn't manage to get there last year as I injured an eye and spent the days going backwards and forwards to the optician.
Off to see the Breeders end of the month at Rock City.
The last time we got to see them was at the Kentish forum several years back when we took our two teenaged girls who sat that all night on their phones.
This time it's just the two of us, so we can get to the front for the push and shove.
Pre order tickets reserved for the Mary Chain at the end of the years.
Were the Cloverhearts supporting? What did you think of them?
@IdleJon they were indeed but i didnt see enough of them to get a proper opinion sadly. went in to watch and they seemed lively enough but the rest of our lot were in the bar yapping so i went to join them. did i miss out? you liked them?
I went to Jane's Addiction at the Apollo. They were good but really lame audience only gig I've been to for years with virtually no audience movement. Middle aged moshers were sadly lacking down at the front, kind of put a dampner on the night for me.
@IdleJon they were indeed but i didnt see enough of them to get a proper opinion sadly. went in to watch and they seemed lively enough but the rest of our lot were in the bar yapping so i went to join them. did i miss out? you liked them?
Almost. We were stood too close to the speaker stack when they were on so couldn't appreciate the bagpipes or tin whistle in among the general noisiness! 😀 As you say, lots of energy, but when I listened to an acoustic album of theirs that I found on Apple music it sounded like a different band. They were almost good enough, if you know what I mean, so I fancied another opinion.
2 gigs recently - Baxter Dury and Richard Thompson, both at the Glasshouse (ex-Sage) Gateshaead. Baxter Dury was full-on, to say the least. Richard Thompson had a full electric band (including his grandson and his latest wife) and was as superb as ever, in fact he seems to get better. Not bad for 74.
Had a great time at bearded theory.
my review if interested in reading
https://thesoulofaclown.com/2024/06/04/bearded-theory-23-26-may-2024/
Jane’s Addiction at the Barrowlands last Friday. Fantastic! Caught a bit of Humanist too who I thought were decent.
Got a ticket for Amyl and the Sniffers in Glasgow later this year - always a fantastic live band.
Glastonbury just around the corner so spent an hour trying to work out who I’m going to watch…
Friday
12pm to 12:45pm – Squeeze, Pyramid Stage
1pm to 1.50pm – Bar-Stewards Sons of Val Doonican, Avalon Stage
3pm to 3.40pm – Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Acoustic Stage
4.15pm to 5.15pm – Paul Heaton, Pyramid Stage
6pm to 7pm – PJ Harvey, Pyramid Stage
6.30pm to 7.30pm – Tanita Tikaram, Acoustic Stage
8pm to 9pm – Scouting for Girls, Acoustic Stage
- - OR - -
8.05pm to 9.05pm – Haircut 100, Avalon Stage
10.15pm to 11.30pm – Idles, Other Stage
11pm to 12.15am – Fontains D.C., The Park Stage
Saturday
2.30pm to 3.30pm – Cyndi Lauper, Pyramid Stage
3.45pm to 4.45pm – The Last Dinner Party, Other Stage
6pm – TBC, Woodsies
6.45pm to 7.45pm – Camila Cabello, Other Stage
8.30pm to 9.30pm – The Streets, Other Stage
9pm to 10pm – Sleaford Mods, Woodsies
- - OR - -
9.15pm to 10.15pm – Orbital, The Park Stage
10.30pm to 11.45pm – Disclosure, Other Stage
11.10pm to 12.20am – New Model Army, Avalon Stage
1.30am to 3am – Fatboy Slim, Glade
Sunday
11.15am to 12pm – The Zutons, Other Stage
12.30pm to 1.15pm – Seasick Steve, Pyramid Stage
3pm to 4pm – James, Other Stage
3.55pm to 4.45pm – Bernard Butler, Acoustic Stage
4.50pm to 5.50pm – The Go! Team, Avalon Stage
6pm to 7pm – Avril Lavigne, Other Stage
9.15pm to 10.30pm – London Grammar, The Park Stage
- - OR - -
9.30pm to 11.15pm – SZA, Pyramid Stage
Underworld in Cornwall on Saturday. About 20miles from my house so it seemed rude not to.
Miles Hunt tonight in Reading
Saw Arab Strap in Leeds 2 weeks ago, the support band, 7ebras, were very good.
Going to see Bonnacons of Doom at the Ferret in Preston next week, then have Bug Club, Good, Tiger Lillies and Anna Erhard all booked.
johndoh
Glastonbury just around the corner so spent an hour trying to work out who I’m going to watch
Looks like you've posted a lineup from about 1992. Might want to check again 😆