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Post by GeneralFaye on Feb 26, 2020 19:17:04 GMT
Went to The 1975 last night in Birmingham and it was incredible as per, not many people's cup of tea on here but they're definitely one of the biggest bands in the world right now.
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Post by danceswithclams on Feb 28, 2020 11:20:49 GMT
The Orielles at The Sugarmill last night.
Fucking fantastic display from the Stereolab/ACR/Orange Juice/Lush-melding Halifax youngsters.
New album is out today also:
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Post by LL Cool Dave on Feb 28, 2020 13:58:10 GMT
The Orielles at The Sugarmill last night. Fucking fantastic display from the Stereolab/ACR/Orange Juice/Lush-melding Halifax youngsters. New album is out today also: Yep me too. First time in the Sugarmill for 20 years easy, toilets are still shite! Great gig, much better than I was expecting. Good support and Good sized (and very old!) crowd. Hanley though, fuck me it's an absolute ghost town these days! |
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Post by pieofpeter on Feb 28, 2020 17:35:28 GMT
Bowling for soup and Simple Plan middle of Feb in Birmingham and Slipknot tour 24th Jan in Birmingham NIA.
Two cracking gigs they were!
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Post by Vadiation_Ribe on Mar 6, 2020 23:41:37 GMT
I've recently seen bands who like capital letters. The HU in Manchester. Good fun and good tunes that the traditional Mongolian instruments add an interesting twist to. Their encore lasted about 40 minutes. Coldbones at The Underground, Hanley. I had more than cold bones at this subarctic gig, but Coldbones more than made up for it with some epic instrumental rock. Two good support bands, too. I wish gigs like this were better-attended. CJ as Michael Jackson at Eleven, Tunstall. Very good, though the drummer seemed like he needed more energy. DIIV in Manchester. Average. PINS at The Sugarmill, Hanley. It all kicked off. Indie-rock, electronic, danceable stuff. Highly recommended. I first saw PINS support 2:54 in 2012, and this was their best show. I liked both supports, Yellow Brains (sort of a Depeche Mode/MGMT vibe) and young local grungy punksters Honey (could've come up with a better name for Googling).  |
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Post by potterinleeds on Mar 11, 2020 14:48:38 GMT
I had a trip down Goth memory lane last night, back to Leeds c.1987, to see The Sisters of Mercy at the O2 Academy. Rather disconcertingly, Andrew Eldritch now resembles a bald version of ageing German Volksmusik singer Heino, but then again I suppose I'm not the lithe reptile swathed in black that I was 30 years ago either. They still knock out a good tune though, and some good moshing to Alice and First and Last and Always etc. with lots of slightly creaky middle-aged goths.
The support act A. A. Williams was good I thought. She sounded something like a mixture of the bleakest bits of Pink Floyd and Radiohead to my mind, but mixed things together to become chilled and beautiful, rather than overtly gloomy.
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Post by Vadiation_Ribe on Mar 11, 2020 21:09:06 GMT
I had a trip down Goth memory lane last night, back to Leeds c.1987, to see The Sisters of Mercy at the O2 Academy. Rather disconcertingly, Andrew Eldritch now resembles a bald version of ageing German Volksmusik singer Heino, but then again I suppose I'm not the lithe reptile swathed in black that I was 30 years ago either. They still knock out a good tune though, and some good moshing to Alice and First and Last and Always etc. with lots of slightly creaky middle-aged goths. The support act A. A. Williams was good I thought. She sounded something like a mixture of the bleakest bits of Pink Floyd and Radiohead to my mind, but mixed things together to become chilled and beautiful, rather than overtly gloomy. I saw A. A. Williams last year. I liked her a lot for a couple of songs, but the songs were too samey in the end. Still not at all bad though. |
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Post by maliciousdamage on Mar 12, 2020 7:31:02 GMT
I had a trip down Goth memory lane last night, back to Leeds c.1987, to see The Sisters of Mercy at the O2 Academy. Rather disconcertingly, Andrew Eldritch now resembles a bald version of ageing German Volksmusik singer Heino, but then again I suppose I'm not the lithe reptile swathed in black that I was 30 years ago either. They still knock out a good tune though, and some good moshing to Alice and First and Last and Always etc. with lots of slightly creaky middle-aged goths. The support act A. A. Williams was good I thought. She sounded something like a mixture of the bleakest bits of Pink Floyd and Radiohead to my mind, but mixed things together to become chilled and beautiful, rather than overtly gloomy. I saw the Sisters in Brum a couple of years ago, thought they were great, they seem to get slatted a bit but I really enjoyed them. Missed this time as Manchester sold out in a flash! wanted to see Bauhaus again but they're only playing London which is a shame. hoping Spear of Destiny return to Stoke this year as well as that was a brilliant gig last year probably one of the best I've been too in a long time. |
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Post by potterinleeds on Mar 12, 2020 8:16:06 GMT
I saw A. A. Williams last year. I liked her a lot for a couple of songs, but the songs were too samey in the end. Still not at all bad though. Yes, I can understand that - I wonder if at present she just has a limited number of songs to perform? I see from her website that she has an album coming out in the summer, and I'll definitely give that a go. |
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Post by potterinleeds on Mar 12, 2020 8:29:21 GMT
I saw the Sisters in Brum a couple of years ago, thought they were great, they seem to get slatted a bit but I really enjoyed them. Missed this time as Manchester sold out in a flash! wanted to see Bauhaus again but they're only playing London which is a shame. hoping Spear of Destiny return to Stoke this year as well as that was a brilliant gig last year probably one of the best I've been too in a long time. I know Eldritch doesn't do himself any favours sometimes with what he says re. their Goth following, but I agree, I thought they were still a good night out and I hadn't seen them in over 30 years. I'd go again if they were doing the rounds in the next few years. The only tour date I have seen for SoD is in Luton in May. Yes, shame Bauhaus aren't on in the Midlands or North anywhere, but I suppose a lot of gig dates are going to be up in the air soon depending upon how Coronavirus pans out . |
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Post by crowey on Mar 12, 2020 13:51:23 GMT
..... just got back from The Sleaford Mods at The Triffid in Brisbane - awesome. The Chats did a DJ set as support which was interesting, the ranga with the mullet & his mate sitting on the stage drinking free beer while the music played (they did include The Buzzcocks, The Damned & Television.) Off to see our mate Tao from Mission Beach play at The Zoo tomorrow night (much more chilled)
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Post by crowey on Mar 13, 2020 4:15:48 GMT
Went to The 1975 last night in Birmingham and it was incredible as per, not many people's cup of tea on here but they're definitely one of the biggest bands in the world right now. .... my young fella saw them in Brisbane recently & said they were awesome |
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Post by MrFlirty on Mar 13, 2020 10:50:03 GMT
At this rate, looks like The Subways gig on Saturday could be the next and last gig for a while
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Post by telfordstoke on Mar 13, 2020 19:19:24 GMT
Planning on seeing Fish in Wolverhampton in 2 weeks but no idea how that’s going to work at this point. He wrote a ver6 interesting piece via his Facebook page ( Crap at posting links sorry) about the dilemma him and promoter face. Insurance on cancelling won’t cover all , doing so without government say so is impossible, and if goes ahead likely to be hit with poor attendance. Hope the shows go ahead and I can go
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Post by jimmygscfc1234 on Mar 15, 2020 9:59:28 GMT
Just decided not to go to see Elvis Costello in Oxford tonight. Felt it was an unnecessary risk irrespective of the £140 for two tickets. It would have been my first time seeing him so probably missed the chance now 🙄
Update: just found out the gig had been cancelled and to be rescheduled for later this year 👍
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Post by telfordstoke on Mar 15, 2020 10:17:14 GMT
Just decided not to go to see Elvis Costello in Oxford tonight. Felt it was an unnecessary risk irrespective of the £140 for two tickets. It would have been my first time seeing him so probably missed the chance now 🙄 Tough call isn’t it. Decision made for me on Fish gig as he’s pulled the tour. We were seeing Shinedown in Florida in April but clearly that holiday isn’t happening now. Fortunately hadn’t bought the gig tickets as would struggled to get money back |
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Post by Vadiation_Ribe on Jul 26, 2021 14:15:35 GMT
Any gigs on the horizon for anyone? I was due to see Graywave but it got cancelled thanks to clashing with England vs Ukraine. They announced another date for this Wednesday. I finally decided to buy a ticket last night (still having COVID concerns), and it's just been cancelled thanks to a band member coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.  So in a couple of weeks I'm hoping Ultrasound at The Deaf Institute in Manchester (postponed from last year) goes ahead: Then Teenage Fanclub in September (clashes with Nick Cave in Hanley, but TFC are one of my faves). And maybe Manc Psych Fest. |
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Post by danceswithclams on Jul 26, 2021 15:00:14 GMT
International Teachers of Pop at Sheffield Leadmill on 21 August is the next gig I've actually got tickets for:
After that it's New Order at Heaton Park, Manchester (supported by Hot Chip and the quite frankly awesome Working Men's Club):
Probably sneak a few more in before then but those are the only ones that are confirmed in the diary for now.
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Post by prestwichpotter on Jul 26, 2021 15:13:25 GMT
International Techers of Pop at Sheffield Leadmill of 21 August is the next gig I've actually got tickets for: After that it's New Order at Heaton Park, Manchester (supported by Hot Chip and the quite frankly awesome Working Men's Club): Probably sneak a few more in before then but those are the only ones that are confirmed in the diary for now. See you at Heaton Park mate, I’ll be there. No letting off flares between your arse cheeks though I beg you….. |
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Post by Paul Spencer on Jul 26, 2021 15:52:21 GMT
Isn't it absolutely fantastic that this thread is back up and running!  Next gig is The Specials in Brighton, first Saturday in September. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2021 16:03:19 GMT
International Techers of Pop at Sheffield Leadmill of 21 August is the next gig I've actually got tickets for: After that it's New Order at Heaton Park, Manchester (supported by Hot Chip and the quite frankly awesome Working Men's Club): Probably sneak a few more in before then but those are the only ones that are confirmed in the diary for now. See you at Heaton Park mate, I’ll be there. No letting off flares between your arse cheeks though I beg you….. I'll see you both there as well then  |
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Post by prestwichpotter on Jul 26, 2021 16:23:07 GMT
See you at Heaton Park mate, I’ll be there. No letting off flares between your arse cheeks though I beg you….. I'll see you both there as well then The beauty of Heaton Park gigs is that I can get wasted and it’s about a 5 minute stagger home….. |
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Post by telfordstoke on Jul 26, 2021 16:39:56 GMT
Hoping to be at StoneDead metal fest August bank holiday but tix allegedly sold out so on a waiting list, one dayer and a night camping . Then got Steve Hackett for an evening of Genesis prog heaven and the Massive Wagons , both in Brum in September
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Post by danceswithclams on Jul 26, 2021 16:59:30 GMT
No letting off flares between your arse cheeks though I beg you….. No pyro, no party... |
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Post by pieofpeter on Jul 26, 2021 17:02:02 GMT
Trivium in the NIA in Brum I have in November. Should be a great gig taking a week of work and finishing up xmas Jan all the same time.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jul 26, 2021 17:03:52 GMT
Got to take my daughter to Billy Eilish at some point, forget when. It’s gonna be a long night 😩
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Post by followyoudown on Jul 26, 2021 21:03:05 GMT
Going to see Vega (uk rock band not Suzanne) in London and Stoke in October and aiming to see FM on one of their november dates as well as London in April.
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Post by jimmygscfc1234 on Jul 26, 2021 21:07:52 GMT
Got Villagers coming up, Teenage Fanclub, Penelope Isles, and already bought tickets for next year for Low, Beck and a few others I need to remind myself of!
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Post by iancransonsknees on Jul 26, 2021 21:39:37 GMT
King King in a couple of weeks then Kris Barrass, Blackstone Cherry, Black Crowes, Inglorious, Blackwater Conspiracy, Aerosmith, Rival Sons and Ricky Warwick.
I've just kept buying tickets. Treated it like some sort of live music savings account.
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Post by 36dd on Jul 27, 2021 11:51:02 GMT
King King in a couple of weeks then Kris Barrass, Blackstone Cherry, Black Crowes, Inglorious, Blackwater Conspiracy, Aerosmith, Rival Sons and Ricky Warwick. I've just kept buying tickets. Treated it like some sort of live music savings account. I’m at the BSC & Kris Barras gig in a few weeks… how much did you pay for Aerosmith as I saw them on Ticketmaster for around £190!! Originally I was going Hollywood Vampires (Joe Perry, Alice Cooper & Johnny Depp) but it’s been cancelled. |
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