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Post by jimmygscfc1234 on May 15, 2023 20:27:05 GMT
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Post by Vadiation_Ribe on May 15, 2023 21:36:31 GMT
I saw the BBC Philharmonic in Hanley a couple of weeks ago. I didn't realise it was a Coronation thing and that it was live on Radio 3 until the night, but it was good, especially the Mendelssohn. I thought about it but didn't bother. I've got plenty coming up so gave it a miss. Yeah definitely have to pick and choose these days, last gig I went to I felt injured for a week afterwards 😂 I also thought about it but didn't go! Same with The Pretenders at The Sugarmill this week (I'm not going). I still haven't decided on Lindisfarne in Nantwich. Someone told me years ago that I look like Alan Hull, so that's how I got listening to Lindisfarne, but I haven't seen them live.
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Post by felonious on May 18, 2023 7:38:09 GMT
The Heavy Heavy at the Blues Kitchen in Manchester last night just quite fabulous....vocals, harmonies, musicianship all bang on, what a band, absolutely joyful music loved every single minute of it
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Post by chacal on May 18, 2023 13:23:49 GMT
Ron Sexsmith last night in Nantwich. In good voice and humour, Solo guitar/piano, excellent 2 hour set taken from his 17 album catalogue. Also Michon Young last Friday at the Maude in Leek, superb newish venue.
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Post by telfordstoke on May 18, 2023 13:57:40 GMT
I saw the BBC Philharmonic in Hanley a couple of weeks ago. I didn't realise it was a Coronation thing and that it was live on Radio 3 until the night, but it was good, especially the Mendelssohn. Yeah definitely have to pick and choose these days, last gig I went to I felt injured for a week afterwards 😂 I also thought about it but didn't go! Same with The Pretenders at The Sugarmill this week (I'm not going). I still haven't decided on Lindisfarne in Nantwich. Someone told me years ago that I look like Alan Hull, so that's how I got listening to Lindisfarne, but I haven't seen them live. Lindisfarne not really my cuppa but I did get a free ticket to see them on one.of their Xmas tours in the 80s and they were flipping superb,just a great live band so if local I'd go and tick box and see them. And use your doppelganger status to nab all the octogenarian groupies ,fill your shoes lad!
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Post by cdf on May 18, 2023 15:30:55 GMT
The Heavy Heavy at the Blues Kitchen in Manchester last night just quite fabulous....vocals, harmonies, musicianship all bang on, what a band, absolutely joyful music loved every single minute of it They do the most amazing unlimited buffalo wings in this place
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Post by telfordstoke on May 18, 2023 16:30:56 GMT
Bit of an odd one this , a world record for doing 86 gigs in a year. When younger I'd probably do numbers like that if not quite high but see loads of people that must exceed this easily, Vadiation you must do some big numbers for instance ? I won't mention the chap that was coking it at Springsteen inParis cos you clearly won't remember how many you've done 😄 planetradio.co.uk/planet-rock/news/rock-news/rock-fan-guinness-world-record/
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Post by thehartshillbadger on May 18, 2023 17:23:51 GMT
The Heavy Heavy at the Blues Kitchen in Manchester last night just quite fabulous....vocals, harmonies, musicianship all bang on, what a band, absolutely joyful music loved every single minute of it They do the most amazing unlimited buffalo wings in this place Oh my god! I’m going to watch Micky Flanagan at the O2 tomorrow and staying in Shoreditch. Shoreditch has a Blues Kitchen. I’ll review both the gig and the wings on here😀
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Post by UNKLE on May 18, 2023 17:33:20 GMT
Went to Royal Albert Hall last night to see James with full orchestra and gospel choir. Thought it was great if a little middle clarse darling.
Christmas present from the wife.
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Post by hamsta2 on May 18, 2023 17:34:37 GMT
Thread title has made me think. What would be the last gig you’d like to see before you depart this mortal coil 💀? I’d go for Dead and Company. Has to be a current band with live members.
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Post by telfordstoke on May 18, 2023 17:49:21 GMT
Thread title has made me think. What would be the last gig you’d like to see before you depart this mortal coil 💀? I’d go for Dead and Company. Has to be a current band with live members. TBH as one of my all time perennial faves and still going I'll call Iron Maiden. So many cracking shows in last 40 years and British tour to come soon and every time it always feels like could be the last one
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Post by scarlet on May 18, 2023 20:24:07 GMT
The Pretenders at the Sugarmill last night. Chrissie Hynde is 71 going on 30, looking great in a Motörhead T-shirt. They played some cracking new songs as well as a few oldies, showing the creativity is still there.
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Post by Vadiation_Ribe on May 18, 2023 22:05:03 GMT
Bit of an odd one this , a world record for doing 86 gigs in a year. When younger I'd probably do numbers like that if not quite high but see loads of people that must exceed this easily, Vadiation you must do some big numbers for instance ? I won't mention the chap that was coking it at Springsteen inParis cos you clearly won't remember how many you've done 😄 planetradio.co.uk/planet-rock/news/rock-news/rock-fan-guinness-world-record/Odd indeed. I know people who might've seen the same band that many times in the same year, nevermind other gigs on top of that. Not sure what my record is, maybe about 50. If I'd known a world record was so easy, I would've gone for it on one of my peak years!
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Post by Vadiation_Ribe on May 18, 2023 22:06:11 GMT
The Pretenders at the Sugarmill last night. Chrissie Hynde is 71 going on 30, looking great in a Motörhead T-shirt. They played some cracking new songs as well as a few oldies, showing the creativity is still there. Ended up there after a friend's friend couldn't make it. I only recognised three songs, but the whole set was very good. Enjoyed them much more live than recorded.
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Post by telfordstoke on May 19, 2023 5:18:17 GMT
Bit of an odd one this , a world record for doing 86 gigs in a year. When younger I'd probably do numbers like that if not quite high but see loads of people that must exceed this easily, Vadiation you must do some big numbers for instance ? I won't mention the chap that was coking it at Springsteen inParis cos you clearly won't remember how many you've done 😄 planetradio.co.uk/planet-rock/news/rock-news/rock-fan-guinness-world-record/Odd indeed. I know people who might've seen the same band that many times in the same year, nevermind other gigs on top of that. Not sure what my record is, maybe about 50. If I'd known a world record was so easy, I would've gone for it on one of my peak years! I reckon now they've announced this as a thing it'll get smashed and likewise I used to go see the same band in late 80s especially multiple nights and on occasion do entire UK tours. The joys of youth and time on your hands lol .
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Post by elystokie on May 19, 2023 10:52:42 GMT
John Otway and Wild Willy Barrett at the Foxlowe Arts centre in Leek last night, I'd love to report on the gig but I only realised when I walked in the door that I'd got the wrong night 🤦
The gig is tonight 😂
I did see Pete Doherty at the Albert Hall a couple of weeks back, really enjoyed it, cut short due to a stage invasion (that he instigated himself to be fair haha) by a sizable number of the crowd.
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Post by Robo10 on May 19, 2023 11:01:17 GMT
I'm off to watch Slipknot at Download on June 11th (only bought a day ticket, dont do camping :-D ) - will give you a review when back!
Cant wait - their new stuff is really back to form!
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Post by thehartshillbadger on May 19, 2023 12:31:42 GMT
I'm off to watch Slipknot at Download on June 11th (only bought a day ticket, dont do camping :-D ) - will give you a review when back! Cant wait - their new stuff is really back to form! Jammy bastard
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Post by jimmygscfc1234 on May 19, 2023 12:36:18 GMT
Bit of an odd one this , a world record for doing 86 gigs in a year. When younger I'd probably do numbers like that if not quite high but see loads of people that must exceed this easily, Vadiation you must do some big numbers for instance ? I won't mention the chap that was coking it at Springsteen inParis cos you clearly won't remember how many you've done 😄 planetradio.co.uk/planet-rock/news/rock-news/rock-fan-guinness-world-record/Ha! It's all coming back to me now . I have another Springsteen coking up ( ) at Villa Park and that'll be number 17 I think. Don't think I've ever exceeded about 20 gigs in a year though.
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Post by telfordstoke on May 19, 2023 12:45:02 GMT
Bit of an odd one this , a world record for doing 86 gigs in a year. When younger I'd probably do numbers like that if not quite high but see loads of people that must exceed this easily, Vadiation you must do some big numbers for instance ? I won't mention the chap that was coking it at Springsteen inParis cos you clearly won't remember how many you've done 😄 planetradio.co.uk/planet-rock/news/rock-news/rock-fan-guinness-world-record/Ha! It's all coming back to me now . I have another Springsteen coking up ( ) at Villa Park and that'll be number 17 I think. Don't think I've ever exceeded about 20 gigs in a year though. Enjoy! My brother saw him in Dublin and was well impressed. He's not massively my cuppa so not going. Just bought for Stranglers next year in Wolves at the new improved Civic Happy, hopefully it's not structurally dangerous anymore lol
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Post by jimmygscfc1234 on May 19, 2023 12:58:57 GMT
I thought The Stranglers had done their farewell tour last time around? There must be a few acts lining up to knock it on the head, which really brings it home. I saw Springsteen in '81 for the first time so it's a big thing for me this tour.
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Post by telfordstoke on May 19, 2023 13:23:14 GMT
I thought The Stranglers had done their farewell tour last time around? There must be a few acts lining up to knock it on the head, which really brings it home. I saw Springsteen in '81 for the first time so it's a big thing for me this tour. it's a bit spurious as it's 50 years since they played but 1974 was well before fame. No they haven't done farewell before..UK SUBS are on a final full tour this year but that's cos Charlie is pushing 80 bless him
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Post by jimmygscfc1234 on May 19, 2023 14:45:47 GMT
Didn't know they were around in '74. I guess Jet Black was a youngster of 40 around then
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Post by telfordstoke on May 19, 2023 14:58:20 GMT
Didn't know they were around in '74. I guess Jet Black was a youngster of 40 around then he was bloody mid40s then , was pushing 50 by time they hit their peak! What a guy, he had the ice cream van that helped sustain them financially early on ,what's more punk than a middle age guy with an ice cream van?! JJ still defies the ageing process and they still put on a great show even if Baz irritates a little. Hugh still worth a watch too so two great bands playing the songs
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Post by felonious on May 19, 2023 17:09:19 GMT
I'm off to watch Slipknot at Download on June 11th (only bought a day ticket, dont do camping :-D ) - will give you a review when back! Cant wait - their new stuff is really back to form! Jammy bastard Poor sod
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Post by Robo10 on May 19, 2023 17:59:16 GMT
I thought The Stranglers had done their farewell tour last time around? There must be a few acts lining up to knock it on the head, which really brings it home. I saw Springsteen in '81 for the first time so it's a big thing for me this tour. it's a bit spurious as it's 50 years since they played but 1974 was well before fame. No they haven't done farewell before..UK SUBS are on a final full tour this year but that's cos Charlie is pushing 80 bless him My band supported UK Subs in about 1998 (Wheatsheaf) - Charlie was sound - stopped at our bass player Kevs house after a late night shindig!
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Post by scarlet on May 19, 2023 18:15:08 GMT
I'm off to watch Slipknot at Download on June 11th (only bought a day ticket, dont do camping :-D ) - will give you a review when back! Cant wait - their new stuff is really back to form! I’m looking forward to this too. Ghost headlining the ‘second’ stage (not sure what it’s actually called nowadays) followed by Slipknot on the main one.
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Post by elystokie on May 20, 2023 7:10:21 GMT
John Otway and Wild Willy Barrett at the Foxlowe Arts centre in Leek last night, I'd love to report on the gig but I only realised when I walked in the door that I'd got the wrong night 🤦 The gig is tonight 😂 I did see Pete Doherty at the Albert Hall a couple of weeks back, really enjoyed it, cut short due to a stage invasion (that he instigated himself to be fair haha) by a sizable number of the crowd. Well last night was much better 😄 Otway looked in better shape than I was expecting to be fair, as entertaining as always, good set list with a lot of my favourites. I'd forgotten he'd written the 7th best lyrics of the millennium, just behind 'Yesterday' which was in 6th place 😄 (Beware of the Flowers cos I'm Sure They're Gonna Get You Yeh - was the song) Ended with Geneve, the song that got me listening to him in the first place about 40 years ago, great stuff.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on May 20, 2023 16:57:47 GMT
Micky Flanagan - last date of his latest tour at The 02 Arena last night.
Wasn’t sure what to expect as it’s been 5 years since his last one and feel like I know that one word for word but was hopeful.
Have to say he was absolutely superb, I was grinning for ear to ear for the full set and plenty of laugh out loud moments. Didn’t take a break and was on stage for around 1 hour 35 minutes. There was the usual stuff about his relationship with the wife and plenty of current subjects were explored.
The guy before him, whose name I didn’t catch was absolutely rubbish unfortunately. I thought it was Romesh Ranganathan at first but turns out it wasn’t.
First time at the venue and I was seriously impressed, loads of places to eat and drink beforehand. And far more intimate than expected. Pain in the arse to get there from Shoreditch mind.
Unfortunately didn’t try the wings at The Blues Kitchen as we were pushed for time but did go to Boxpark for some afternoon refreshments and nose bag which was good value.
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Post by telfordstoke on May 20, 2023 18:21:22 GMT
Micky Flanagan - last date of his latest tour at The 02 Arena last night. Wasn’t sure what to expect as it’s been 5 years since his last one and feel like I know that one word for word but was hopeful. Have to say he was absolutely superb, I was grinning for ear to ear for the full set and plenty of laugh out loud moments. Didn’t take a break and was on stage for around 1 hour 35 minutes. There was the usual stuff about his relationship with the wife and plenty of current subjects were explored. The guy before him, whose name I didn’t catch was absolutely rubbish unfortunately. I thought it was Romesh Ranganathan at first but turns out it wasn’t. First time at the venue and I was seriously impressed, loads of places to eat and drink beforehand. And far more intimate than expected. Pain in the arse to get there from Shoreditch mind. Unfortunately didn’t try the wings at The Blues Kitchen as we were pushed for time but did go to Boxpark for some afternoon refreshments and nose bag which was good value. Seeing Maiden there again in July and spot on about the facilities and choice ,good venue. I don't see a lot of comedians , many play in Telford and Wolves on warm up tours but having done a few, I haven't loved them really
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