4 bands for £11 at the Railway Inn in Winchester last Saturday. We went for Gumdrop, crazy Bristolians with a terrific frontman, screechy and even screechier guitar. 3rd time we've seen them (me and my gig-buddy- ex) and they never disappoint. They will know us as their loyal following, if they don't already 😀
By way of contrast, next on the list is Nick Cave and a few other bands at Preston Park at the end of the month.
Sammy Hagar at Wolves Civic last night.
Wasn't he originally scheduled to do a much bigger tour (o2 Arenas etc), but it was canned because of dreadful ticket sales?
Yeah, we had tickets booked for the NEC.
The original reason given was they wanted to replicate what they'd had at the Las Vegas residency with the sound system and lighting/visuals etc.
Then he later admitted it was because of low ticket sales.
Wolves was sold out last night though.
Only downside was Joan Jett didn't support.
Had a great day at Tin Tent Festival at Rock and Roll Brewhouse Bar in Brum with the following bands:-
Moths of the Moon, a duo, weird n etherial, traces of early Floyd.
Soho, Twin sisters singing,guitarist n 3 Korg synths. electro soul. Hit with Hippy Chick about 90/91.
The Other Band, a trio n and an offshoot from Pye.
Shinkansons, only their 3rd gig,reminded me of early Slits.
Layla Tutt, Solo singer/acoustic guitar, brilliant, reminded me of early PJ Harvey.
Nadine Khouri, a duo, guitar/vocals n keys/vocals,French.
Fallen Horse, trio,Keys n vocals,bass n drums.
The Dollcanoes, 4 piece n 4 part vocals, punky pop n brilliant.
Grand Valise 3 piece very funky and band of the day.
All bands had at least one female member and all only played original material. 2 pale ales n 1 dark ale brewed on site by the female co owner. Freedom lager n Hogans still or fizzy cider and a perry. No Carling, Madri, Guiness or shorts.
Sammy Hagar at Wolves Civic last night.
Wasn't he originally scheduled to do a much bigger tour (o2 Arenas etc), but it was canned because of dreadful ticket sales?
Yeah, we had tickets booked for the NEC.
The original reason given was they wanted to replicate what they'd had at the Las Vegas residency with the sound system and lighting/visuals etc.
Then he later admitted it was because of low ticket sales.
Wolves was sold out last night though.
Only downside was Joan Jett didn't support.
I was supposed to be at the Manchester gig last Saturday - until they binned it with the bolloxy excuse and shifted to a different place and different day which made it impossible.
Thankfully I'm certain Iron Maiden won't piss the fans around like that this coming weekend at Knebworth. I'll be there.
Up the Irons.
I had tickets to Above and Beyond for Friday just gone,
the night before a guy on the 90's ravers facebook group posted that he had a pair of VIP going free as he'd slipped a disc... i didn't want to be greedy and explained i already had tickets.. but.......
Anyway, no one else wanted them... so i ended up with a VIP upgrade... Above and Beyond fans, nicest friendliest crowd ever i reckon
rest of this month
Moby
Fatboy slim 🙂
bot on Brighton beach 🙂
