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Post by felonious on Apr 23, 2022 11:45:30 GMT
As in easy to get there, easy free parking, decent venue  Its not easy to get there though is it, one other thing I don't think there's a pub within walking distance. What, just off the D Road and I believe there's a bar there. |
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Apr 23, 2022 11:45:49 GMT
As in easy to get there, easy free parking, decent venue  Not to mention jumbo bags of pickled onion space raiders behind the bar😉 |
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Post by Chewbacca the Wookie on Apr 23, 2022 11:52:12 GMT
i’m off to see that well known shoe gazing 90s band Ride next week. Really rated them will be good to see them on the “Nowhere” tour.
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Post by mattador78 on Apr 23, 2022 11:59:32 GMT
As in easy to get there, easy free parking, decent venue Its not easy to get there though is it, one other thing I don't think there's a pub within walking distance. The chatterley is at the bottom of the bypass. That would be the closest other than that I think it’s all the way to tunstall or the travellers rest at the top of goldenhill |
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Post by pretzel on Apr 23, 2022 12:40:47 GMT
We still have a few tickets available for our next show on May 15th at Fulford Village Hall, featuring an amazing singer songwriter Willy Porter from Wisconsin. Am happy to do an Oatcake discount for anyone who pm's me for tix (Felonius excluded cause he's loaded and can afford full price)  Support your local music venues or lose them A500 Music Website |
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Post by misterj on Apr 23, 2022 12:53:23 GMT
As pretzel has done, I think we need to use this post to advertise upcoming stuff which might have been missed from usual advertising avenues eg the Sentinel just to put it out there all the stuff which does happen at local venues, if there’s a discount for Oatcake members all the better! Have seen tribute acts as diverse as Coldplay, Cher, Lady GaGa, Amy Winehouse, The Jam etc etc locally and can honestly say I’d rather pay £5-£10 on the door and have a couple of drinks for under a tenner than travel to London/Manchester etc and get ripped off paying £50-£100 to stand 100 yards from the ‘real’ performer who you then attempt to watch on a screen, no brainer
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Post by LL Cool Dave on Apr 23, 2022 14:19:38 GMT
As pretzel has done, I think we need to use this post to advertise upcoming stuff which might have been missed from usual advertising avenues eg the Sentinel just to put it out there all the stuff which does happen at local venues, if there’s a discount for Oatcake members all the better Have seen tribute acts as diverse as Coldplay, Cher, Lady GaGa, Amy Winehouse, The Jam etc etc locally and can honestly say I’d rather pay £5-£10 on the door and have a couple of drinks for under a tenner than travel to London/Manchester etc and get ripped off paying £50-£100 to stand 100 yards from the ‘real’ performer who you then attempt to watch on a screen, no brainer Or just go and see a band with their own material for the same money? |
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Post by misterj on Apr 23, 2022 14:48:14 GMT
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Post by Vadiation_Ribe on Apr 23, 2022 15:38:35 GMT
Last night, baddeley green WMC. Tribute to Thr Jam ‘a band called malice’ quality 8/10 but performance, effort, showmanship and ability to create atmosphere 10/10 I would urge people to support venues such as this (and Jollees Stoke as well as Eleven near Goldenhill) as these clubs need all the support they can get. Unfortunately these gigs are not always superbly advertised, I’m sure there’s a lot of ex mods and punks locally as well as genuine Jam fans who wouldn’t even have realised this event was on? I saw The Wytches at Eleven on Thursday night - probably the best gig I've been to (of 20ish) since everything was cancelled. It was part of the National Lottery's "Revive Live" which I thought was a bit odd given The Wytches were never going to get close to filling a venue of Eleven's size in Stoke-on-Trent. Sadly, there were only about 30 people there, but I was delighted to see The Wytches locally, especially given they were so good. Support act Sit Down (nothing like a James tribute act) were very good too. The Wytches sounded not unlike Black Sabbath at times, and I see Sack Sabbath are coming up at Eleven in June. Eleven's PA was very good, so I'll probably check out Sack Sabbath. misterj There have been threads for mentioning upcoming gigs - one quite recently - but they never stick. |
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Post by LL Cool Dave on Apr 23, 2022 16:58:31 GMT
Would have been seeing Holy Fuck tonight but the missus is off to see Craaaaig David at the Arena so I've got the kids. Same next week when I'll be missing Blondie & Johnny Marr and Confidence Man as well :-(
Just over a month till Primavera Sound though, only been 2 years 3 months since I bought the tickets for it.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Apr 23, 2022 18:27:29 GMT
Last night, baddeley green WMC. Tribute to Thr Jam ‘a band called malice’ quality 8/10 but performance, effort, showmanship and ability to create atmosphere 10/10 I would urge people to support venues such as this (and Jollees Stoke as well as Eleven near Goldenhill) as these clubs need all the support they can get. Unfortunately these gigs are not always superbly advertised, I’m sure there’s a lot of ex mods and punks locally as well as genuine Jam fans who wouldn’t even have realised this event was on? I saw The Wytches at Eleven on Thursday night - probably the best gig I've been to (of 20ish) since everything was cancelled. It was part of the National Lottery's "Revive Live" which I thought was a bit odd given The Wytches were never going to get close to filling a venue of Eleven's size in Stoke-on-Trent. Sadly, there were only about 30 people there, but I was delighted to see The Wytches locally, especially given they were so good. Support act Sit Down (nothing like a James tribute act) were very good too. The Wytches sounded not unlike Black Sabbath at times, and I see Sack Sabbath are coming up at Eleven in June. Eleven's PA was very good, so I'll probably check out Sack Sabbath. misterj There have been threads for mentioning upcoming gigs - one quite recently - but they never stick. Yeh I started a thread which didn’t reach the second page. Now I’m single and looking for nights out it’s be a really useful addition if there people in the know about local gigs, which I’m sure there are |
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Post by misterj on Apr 23, 2022 18:34:04 GMT
Perhaps ask Admin if we could have a permanent thread …… local gigs + events?
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Apr 23, 2022 18:39:48 GMT
Perhaps ask Admin if we could have a permanent thread …… local gigs + events? Yep a gig guide would be good. I mean, we have a gaming one. Nuff said🤷🏻♂️ |
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Post by pretzel on Apr 23, 2022 19:35:46 GMT
Perhaps ask Admin if we could have a permanent thread …… local gigs + events? I will try and start one with a few dates. If people will add to it sensibly and update it with gigs small or large in the area, it could be quite a useful resource. It'll either work or it'll turn to shit |
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Apr 23, 2022 19:39:47 GMT
Perhaps ask Admin if we could have a permanent thread …… local gigs + events? I will try and start one with a few dates. If people will add to it sensibly and update it with gigs small or large in the area, it could be quite a useful resource. It'll either work or it'll turn to shit Nice one mate, appreciated👍🏻 |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2022 21:14:25 GMT
i’m off to see that well known shoe gazing 90s band Ride next week. Really rated them will be good to see them on the “Nowhere” tour. Saw them last night at The Waterfront in Norwich. Great gig mate, you're in for a good night 👍 |
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Post by Chewbacca the Wookie on Apr 23, 2022 21:33:04 GMT
i’m off to see that well known shoe gazing 90s band Ride next week. Really rated them will be good to see them on the “Nowhere” tour. Saw them last night at The Waterfront in Norwich. Great gig mate, you're in for a good night 👍 brilliant who was the support band? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2022 21:50:28 GMT
Saw them last night at The Waterfront in Norwich. Great gig mate, you're in for a good night 👍 brilliant who was the support band? Don't know mate, didn't see any of the support band. They played the whole album, went off and came back on for the longest Encore ever, it lasted as long as the first set  |
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Post by meggeth on Apr 23, 2022 22:07:53 GMT
We still have a few tickets available for our next show on May 15th at Fulford Village Hall, featuring an amazing singer songwriter Willy Porter from Wisconsin. Am happy to do an Oatcake discount for anyone who pm's me for tix (Felonius excluded cause he's loaded and can afford full price) Support your local music venues or lose them A500 Music WebsiteSeen Willy Porter a few times thanks to Ian (pretzel) and he is amazing. If you're a music lover, do yourself a favour and get to Fulford village hall. I play guitar a little and I'm always gobsmacked at his playing. He's also a great songwriter and singer, and is a great entertainer in between songs. And Ian makes sure the village hall has a great atmosphere. Take your own booze and snacks too. Brilliant night. I guarantee you'll love it, if not Ian will give you your money back |
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Post by Chewbacca the Wookie on Apr 23, 2022 22:39:10 GMT
brilliant who was the support band? Don't know mate, didn't see any of the support band. They played the whole album, went off and came back on for the longest Encore ever, it lasted as long as the first set It was a great album though i’m a bigger fan of there 12’’ Taste etc. Band who are very underrated are Adorable. Ever heard of them? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2022 9:51:13 GMT
Don't know mate, didn't see any of the support band. They played the whole album, went off and came back on for the longest Encore ever, it lasted as long as the first set It was a great album though i’m a bigger fan of there 12’’ Taste etc. Band who are very underrated are Adorable. Ever heard of them? Can't say I have to be fair mate. I'd bet my missus has, I'll ask her, she is a music nut and I mainly follow her around the country for the piss up |
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Post by misterj on Apr 24, 2022 10:50:46 GMT
I will try and start one with a few dates. If people will add to it sensibly and update it with gigs small or large in the area, it could be quite a useful resource. It'll either work or it'll turn to shit Nice one mate, appreciated👍🏻 |
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Post by misterj on Apr 24, 2022 10:51:03 GMT
Excellent news!
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Post by elystokie on Apr 24, 2022 14:57:54 GMT
Went to the Foxlowe Arts Centre in Leek a couple of weeks back to see John Otway and Wild Willy Barret, seen Otway loads of times but the last time I saw him with WWB was about 30 years ago in Southsea. Great evening, very entertaining as usual, liked the venue too, I'll keep an eye on upcoming gigs for sure. foxloweartscentre.org.uk/whats-on-2/ |
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Post by whatsashig on Apr 24, 2022 16:34:41 GMT
Would have been seeing Holy Fuck tonight but the missus is off to see Craaaaig David at the Arena so I've got the kids. Same next week when I'll be missing Blondie & Johnny Marr and Confidence Man as well :-( Just over a month till Primavera Sound though, only been 2 years 3 months since I bought the tickets for it. Went see em in Leeds on Tuesday, bloody brilliant it was. Been waiting 2 years go see em has had tickets in April 2020 but we know what happened next. Spirtualized next Friday, conna wait |
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Post by foghornsgleghorn on Apr 24, 2022 16:51:58 GMT
Would have been seeing Holy Fuck tonight but the missus is off to see Craaaaig David at the Arena so I've got the kids. Same next week when I'll be missing Blondie & Johnny Marr and Confidence Man as well :-( Just over a month till Primavera Sound though, only been 2 years 3 months since I bought the tickets for it. Went see em in Leeds on Tuesday, bloody brilliant it was. Been waiting 2 years go see em has had tickets in April 2020 but we know what happened next. Spirtualized next Friday, conna wait New Spiritualized album has some great stuff on it - wish I was seeing them this time round. |
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Post by whatsashig on Apr 24, 2022 17:12:58 GMT
Went see em in Leeds on Tuesday, bloody brilliant it was. Been waiting 2 years go see em has had tickets in April 2020 but we know what happened next. Spirtualized next Friday, conna wait New Spiritualized album has some great stuff on it - wish I was seeing them this time round. Got the album, all wrapped up, not listened to it yet. Will wait for the liverpool derby finish then put it on. Never seen them, was a spaceman 3 fan after the fact and only heard spirtualized umpteen years down the line. The concert you can watch from Sydney opera house is unbelievable, if it reaches owt like that I’ll be happy and want see em again. Then it’s LCD (rub hands emoji) |
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Post by Orbs on Apr 24, 2022 17:41:41 GMT
As pretzel has done, I think we need to use this post to advertise upcoming stuff which might have been missed from usual advertising avenues eg the Sentinel just to put it out there all the stuff which does happen at local venues, if there’s a discount for Oatcake members all the better Have seen tribute acts as diverse as Coldplay, Cher, Lady GaGa, Amy Winehouse, The Jam etc etc locally and can honestly say I’d rather pay £5-£10 on the door and have a couple of drinks for under a tenner than travel to London/Manchester etc and get ripped off paying £50-£100 to stand 100 yards from the ‘real’ performer who you then attempt to watch on a screen, no brainer I went to Rock City last week to a tribute band night. Had a cracking time. Smiths inc, NoWaySis and Clone Roses. Would recommend 5 stars 👍🏼 |
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Post by LL Cool Dave on Apr 24, 2022 20:39:50 GMT
Would have been seeing Holy Fuck tonight but the missus is off to see Craaaaig David at the Arena so I've got the kids. Same next week when I'll be missing Blondie & Johnny Marr and Confidence Man as well :-( Just over a month till Primavera Sound though, only been 2 years 3 months since I bought the tickets for it. Went see em in Leeds on Tuesday, bloody brilliant it was. Been waiting 2 years go see em has had tickets in April 2020 but we know what happened next. Spirtualized next Friday, conna wait Nice. Looks a good venue, the Leeds one. Upcoming gigs for me this year are the Strokes at Lytham, Toro Y Moi at the new Century Hall in Manchester, and !!! (chk chk chk) at Band on the Wall. Will try and fit another festival later on in the year an all. |
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Post by whatsashig on Apr 24, 2022 21:31:05 GMT
Went see em in Leeds on Tuesday, bloody brilliant it was. Been waiting 2 years go see em has had tickets in April 2020 but we know what happened next. Spirtualized next Friday, conna wait Nice. Looks a good venue, the Leeds one. Upcoming gigs for me this year are the Strokes at Lytham, Toro Y Moi at the new Century Hall in Manchester, and (chk chk chk) at Band on the Wall. Will try and fit another festival later on in the year an all. It’s getting go see whatever floats yer boat. The vdd we bye in Leeds whatever house is a good venue. Great see such a band with only a few hundred if that , but everyone there loving it. Want just local foke. Leeds is a great night out |
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