Gigs

[Southy_SWFC]

5 hours ago, mkowl said:

You in the US ?

If so Murder on the Dance floor may be an actual reality not a song.

Not my musical taste but if she creates a decent vibe live then why not, presuming the ticket price is sane of course

Yeh, she's playing a small venue in Orlando. $35 so pretty cheap. 

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

11 hours ago, Southy_SWFC said:

Sophie Ellis-Bextor is playing near me in October. Is she worth seeing? 

Only seen her at Tramlines but very entertaining.  Does her own stuff and a few covers.

[mkowl]

2 hours ago, Southy_SWFC said:

Yeh, she's playing a small venue in Orlando. $35 so pretty cheap. 

Why not then 

I say to my kids you can't watch too much live music really. 

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

6 hours ago, Southy_SWFC said:

Yeh, she's playing a small venue in Orlando. $35 so pretty cheap. 

Deffo go for it.

[cheat]

Just back from The The at The Venue, Birdwell.

Cracking venue.

First half was the new album in it’s entirety; second half was the old stuff.
 

New album was ok - but it’s safe to say that the second half pissed all over the first.

[HarrySpeakup]

On 30/08/2024 at 02:19, HarrySpeakup said:

Going to see Das Rad (from Sheffield) and The Celestial Engine at Sidney and Matilda on Sidney Street (never heard of it) on Friday

 

 

Great gig - great venue - about 50 people there

[Skamp]

People this time next year

 

 

 

[80s Owl]

Frank Carter & the Sex Pistols at Nottingham Rock City, no Johnny Lydon but Frank does a great job backed by the original trio messrs Jones, Cook & Matlock, really enjoyed this, good nostalgia trip and an appreciative audience.

[HarrySpeakup]

Forgot to mention we went to see the Tashi Lhunpo Monks (the Tibetan exiled Buddhist monks in India) with sacred music and dance performances in Donny the other night

Some amazing vocals but way too short

While I was there I picked up a leaflet for the UK Pink Floyd show in February and booked it when I got home

[Andyben]

Jungle were very good at the O2.

Didn't  realise I knew any of their songs but recognised a couple from TV ads.

I've not seen an entire crowd* so happy and enthusiastic at a gig before.

 

*except me because my back went so I kept nipping to the bar

[80s Owl]

Saw the Wedding Present at the O2 in Leeds last night, great home town gig playing the Bizarro album in full on it's 30th anniversay, loved it.

[Southy_SWFC]

We got Oasis tickets for Toronto. They're a fraction of the UK prices, even when you take flights into consideration. 

[mkowl]

7 hours ago, 80s Owl said:

Saw the Wedding Present at the O2 in Leeds last night, great home town gig playing the Bizarro album in full on it's 30th anniversay, loved it.

I was at the Shepherds Bush gig on the Friday night. 

Excellent as always though sat in the upper level keeping Mrs MK away from the periphery of the mosh pit what with her dodgy knee these days.

But great fun watching the same fairly young lass crowd surfing half a dozen times, usually a middle aged fella who should know better

Mr Gedge is doing an acoustic solo set later in the year with one here in MK. Be a different vibe for that 

[80s Owl]

15 hours ago, mkowl said:

I was at the Shepherds Bush gig on the Friday night. 

Excellent as always though sat in the upper level keeping Mrs MK away from the periphery of the mosh pit what with her dodgy knee these days.

But great fun watching the same fairly young lass crowd surfing half a dozen times, usually a middle aged fella who should know better

Mr Gedge is doing an acoustic solo set later in the year with one here in MK. Be a different vibe for that 

I really enjoyed it and a decent mosh pit developed in Leeds (particularly for Kennedy) great band, I'll check out the solo tour to see what material he's doing, I also like Cinerama.

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

Went to see The Style Councilors 'tribute' act in Huddersfield on Saturday night and they were excellent. 

Was not going to gigs when the original band were about but these were a very good substitute.

Think they are playing The Leadmill in February.

[LiamOwl]

Where was that, H12P, Parish?

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

On 14/10/2024 at 20:05, LiamOwl said:

Where was that, H12P, Parish?

Yes Liam, Parish.  Great venue.

[mkowl]

Went to see a chap called Gaz Brookfield last night, seen him before supporting The Levellers but first time at one of his gigs. In the rock n roll mecca of erm Leighton Buzzard. But a cracking small venue but love that level of gig because you can actually chat with them outside. 

He does a great track about those that go to gigs and talk thru the set. Irony being we nearly saw it kick off just before he sang it for that exact reason.

Only £11 as well - I really need to support these smaller venues more

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

Busy few days coming up ........

Sheds tomorrow at Leeds Uni - playing Change Giver in full then a hits set.  Absolutely loved this album and bought it in front of Definitely Maybe.  They were released a few days apart.

Then next week a Blossoms/Red Rum Club double header - Octagon on Monday and Rock City on Wednesday. 

[80s Owl]

A bit of nostalgia with Ben Portsmouths Elvis tribute show, he's got the voice, the looks and the moves and adds a bit of "out of character" humour into it, good show.

[80s Owl]

The Libertines @ The Octagon this evening, got a last minute ticket for £24 and pleased I did, played a full two hour hits laden set, sounded fantastic and Doherty and Barat were in fine form.

[dilts]

They Might Be Giants @ Southampton Guild Hall on Friday, as per usual amazing, bonkers....sang a song backwards, recorded it then played it the correct way round and it was damn good, the 2 johns on fine form and a great sing along evening.

 

[LiamOwl]

13 hours ago, 80s Owl said:

The Libertines @ The Octagon this evening, got a last minute ticket for £24 and pleased I did, played a full two hour hits laden set, sounded fantastic and Doherty and Barat were in fine form.

Going to the Albert Hall in Manchester on Saturday, really looking forward to it as not been there before and looks a great venue. 
 

[HarrySpeakup]

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds on Saturday night in Leeds were absolutely incredible - what a show - stunning

The perfect way to forget about saturday afternoon 

[HarrySpeakup]

9 hours ago, dilts said:

They Might Be Giants @ Southampton Guild Hall on Friday, as per usual amazing, bonkers....sang a song backwards, recorded it then played it the correct way round and it was damn good, the 2 johns on fine form and a great sing along evening.

 

That is so TMBG

going to see them at Leeds Uni next week

Rearranged from last year 

[80s Owl]

8 hours ago, LiamOwl said:

Going to the Albert Hall in Manchester on Saturday, really looking forward to it as not been there before and looks a great venue. 
 

It is a great venue, a favourite of mine, if the Libertines are anything like they were last night you'll have a great time.

[HarrySpeakup]

10 hours ago, HarrySpeakup said:

That is so TMBG

going to see them at Leeds Uni next week

Rearranged from last year 

Make that Nottingham Rock City

[HarrySpeakup]

On 06/11/2024 at 01:16, HarrySpeakup said:

Make that Nottingham Rock City

Fantastic uplifting concert

Huge cross section of ages in the audience

Well worth the wait after it was delayed for a year

 

[dilts]

Lightning Seeds in  The 1865 club,Southampton, last night, just one big sing-a-long.....well it was for me 😁

 

 

 

[dilts]

38 minutes ago, HarrySpeakup said:

Fantastic uplifting concert

Huge cross section of ages in the audience

Well worth the wait after it was delayed for a year

 

did they do sapphire bullets backwards again?

[HarrySpeakup]

19 hours ago, dilts said:

did they do sapphire bullets backwards again?

Yes they did - very very clever

Can’t believe it is 34 years since Flood came out 

 

 

 

[Supercockle]

I went to see Fat Dog a couple of weeks ago at Project House in Leeds. Decent night, they always know how to whip up the crowd. 

[JBO]

I didn't know Kelly Osbourne was still touring 

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

Went to see Paul Heaton on Saturday night at Leeds Arena.  

What a brilliant gig and a great venue.  First time I have been and my next visit is Tuesday to see Fontaines DC.

Some class trolling of the Leeds crowd by PH asking is someone could let him know the Blackburn v Leeds score as he had missed it due to preparing for the gig.

Despite him being a Pig is a class act.

[80s Owl]

7 hours ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said:

Went to see Paul Heaton on Saturday night at Leeds Arena.  

What a brilliant gig and a great venue.  First time I have been and my next visit is Tuesday to see Fontaines DC.

Some class trolling of the Leeds crowd by PH asking is someone could let him know the Blackburn v Leeds score as he had missed it due to preparing for the gig.

Despite him being a Pig is a class act.

I'm not a big arena fan but the Leeds one is very good, my lad saw Fontaines in Notts last week and really enjoyed it.

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

16 minutes ago, 80s Owl said:

I'm not a big arena fan but the Leeds one is very good, my lad saw Fontaines in Notts last week and really enjoyed it.

I was standing but it had the feel of a small venue with thousands in it !

I'm in the top tier for Fontaines though so will see how that is.

[80s Owl]

9 hours ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said:

I was standing but it had the feel of a small venue with thousands in it !

I'm in the top tier for Fontaines though so will see how that is.

I was in standing for New Order last year and it was great, you do feel you're a bit far away up in the gods, it's higher than it looks from ground level.

[Sheffieldblue]

2 tickets for Milton Jones Wednesday night at the City Hall if anyone's interested

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

Return trip to Leeds Arena last night for Fontaines DC who were magnificent.  We were in the Gods last night but still a great view.

P*isses all over Sheffield Arena now so expect to see less and less big gigs there.

[80s Owl]

11 hours ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said:

Return trip to Leeds Arena last night for Fontaines DC who were magnificent.  We were in the Gods last night but still a great view.

P*isses all over Sheffield Arena now so expect to see less and less big gigs there.

I saw Fontaines at Primavera in 2022 fairly low down the bill, they've certainly grown in stature since then.

[80s Owl]

The Sheffield Beatles Project at the Octagon, this 30 piece ensemble play around this time every year but this is the first time I've seen them, they do accurate covers of the Fab Fours tunes and this time it was the white album in it's entirety, really enjoyed this and the encore with Lennon's Happy Xmas (War Is Over) was a nice touch.

[mkowl]

Just concluded my festive gig going. 80s and 90s indie fest with 

Shed Seven

David Gedge / Wedding Present acoustic

Wonder Stuff - last night in that there London 

All excellent 

[mkowl]

My only bug bear, more the last one, is when at a gig and you have the twat next to you that decides their voice should be heard not the lead singers.

 

 

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

On 22/12/2024 at 10:00, mkowl said:

My only bug bear, more the last one, is when at a gig and you have the twat next to you that decides their voice should be heard not the lead singers.

 

 

I am pretty mild mannered but talking at Gigs really winds me up and usually end up having a go at someone for it. 

I just don't get it.  Pay all that money for tickets and chat to your mate while the band are on.