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Post by redstriper on Jul 12, 2023 20:33:14 GMT
James (with a 21-piece orchestra and gospel choir) - at its best when the orchestra and/or gospel choir were used to full effect. Breanna Barbara - great 60s/70s sounding rock, psychy and bluesy and even a yé-yé style track called Diamond Light (the live highlight). Blur - warmed up eventually with the sound improving towards the end. Hits throughout the set. I loved seeing Phil Daniels do Parklife. Some surprising highlights including Oily Water, Under the Westway, and The Narcissist sounded great (as it did in Wolves). Paul Weller was okay in support (the sound wasn't great), similarly The Selector. I liked the look of the james orchestra thing so as youre endorsing I'll try and get to one of them. Haven't seen them since stafford borough hall in the 80's.
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Post by Vadiation_Ribe on Jul 12, 2023 20:50:51 GMT
James (with a 21-piece orchestra and gospel choir) - at its best when the orchestra and/or gospel choir were used to full effect. Breanna Barbara - great 60s/70s sounding rock, psychy and bluesy and even a yé-yé style track called Diamond Light (the live highlight). Blur - warmed up eventually with the sound improving towards the end. Hits throughout the set. I loved seeing Phil Daniels do Parklife. Some surprising highlights including Oily Water, Under the Westway, and The Narcissist sounded great (as it did in Wolves). Paul Weller was okay in support (the sound wasn't great), similarly The Selector. I liked the look of the james orchestra thing so as youre endorsing I'll try and get to one of them. Haven't seen them since stafford borough hall in the 80's. I'm not usually a fan when rock/indie bands do orchestra stuff as it seems to be the tracks as they are but with an orchestra that gets drowned out by everything else. But it seemed a lot of the songs were especially arranged, which made it much more interesting, with the orchestra not being drowned out so much.
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Post by marwood on Jul 12, 2023 22:57:59 GMT
King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys they were at a vintage festival in Cardiff at the weekend and were the headline act (of about 16) -mostly swing/jazz/bebp/rock and roll
I cant believe Ive actually seen the band that used to Jazz up the Teletubbies. Very good
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Post by domjon on Jul 12, 2023 23:10:53 GMT
The Comet is Coming at Factory International, the new Manchester venue, with visuals by Daisy Dickinson.
Excellent gig, excellent venue, will definitely be keeping my eye on their listings. Lovely wide, shallow stalls area and the sound and lighting quality were great. Didn't go up in the seating area but looked impressive up there too.
Got Swans at the Albert Hall next, Erland Cooper at the Stoller Hall, Half Man Half Biscuit at the new Wulfrun, Protomartyr at YES, Timber Timbre at the Academy, Alabaster Deplume at Band on The Wall.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2023 16:55:35 GMT
Shed 7, supported by Cast in Leeds last night.
Great gig at a belting little venue, Millennium Square, and the rain stayed away as well 👍
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Post by innocentbystander on Jul 18, 2023 21:33:50 GMT
Gozer Under Hand of Omega
Captains Bar, Hanley
A secretive evening of sludgey doom and hard edged post-rock, a benefit for the Macari Centre. The venue is a dingy hipster bar with the standards and ambience of a terraced squat scheduled for demolition – an ideal backroom for the heavy underground avant-garde.
Hand of Omega, a Stokie four-piece, start the brutality with taped effects exploding into the expected riffing, screaming and battering. The XL sized “singer” is quite an experience in a small enclosed space. A splendid performance giving general audience satisfaction.
Under, from Stockport, are a jolly three piece. I thought I could detect a Primus influence, a flamboyant bouncy bassist combining with a brilliant Ginger Baker-esque drummer to form a complex bed which their extraordinary guitarist could smother with torrents of free form noise. Highly competent and very likeable, I'd see them again.
Gozer, who come all the way from Sheffield, really are polished. Their epic compositions build gradually to crushing intensity. A constantly interesting trio of virtuosos, they finish the night with the guitar left on a loop while guitarist and drummer hammer along at a shared kit.
Hats off to Sub Bass Promos for putting on this kind of anti-commercial experimental rock.
Sod your £200 tickets and hotel packages, seeing distant millionaires going through the same material you've heard a hundred times, this is proper rock.
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Post by felonious on Jul 19, 2023 6:05:43 GMT
Gozer Under Hand of Omega Captains Bar, Hanley A secretive evening of sludgey doom and hard edged post-rock, a benefit for the Macari Centre. The venue is a dingy hipster bar with the standards and ambience of a terraced squat scheduled for demolition – an ideal backroom for the heavy underground avant-garde. Hand of Omega, a Stokie four-piece, start the brutality with taped effects exploding into the expected riffing, screaming and battering. The XL sized “singer” is quite an experience in a small enclosed space. A splendid performance giving general audience satisfaction. Under, from Stockport, are a jolly three piece. I thought I could detect a Primus influence, a flamboyant bouncy bassist combining with a brilliant Ginger Baker-esque drummer to form a complex bed which their extraordinary guitarist could smother with torrents of free form noise. Highly competent and very likeable, I'd see them again. Gozer, who come all the way from Sheffield, really are polished. Their epic compositions build gradually to crushing intensity. A constantly interesting trio of virtuosos, they finish the night with the guitar left on a loop while guitarist and drummer hammer along at a shared kit. Hats off to Sub Bass Promos for putting on this kind of anti-commercial experimental rock. Sod your £200 tickets and hotel packages, seeing distant millionaires going through the same material you've heard a hundred times, this is proper rock.
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Post by Vadiation_Ribe on Jul 19, 2023 21:14:17 GMT
Shed 7, supported by Cast in Leeds last night. Great gig at a belting little venue, Millennium Square, and the rain stayed away as well 👍 I didn't realise Shed 7 were that big to have Cast as support - I would've thought it'd be the other way round.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jul 19, 2023 21:28:32 GMT
Shed 7, supported by Cast in Leeds last night. Great gig at a belting little venue, Millennium Square, and the rain stayed away as well 👍 I didn't realise Shed 7 were that big to have Cast as support - I would've thought it'd be the other way round. I’d say they’re much of a muchness tbh popularity wise. Although I much prefer Cast. John Powers did a good job once The La’s split
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Post by iancransonsknees on Jul 19, 2023 21:35:11 GMT
I didn't realise Shed 7 were that big to have Cast as support - I would've thought it'd be the other way round. I’d say they’re much of a muchness tbh popularity wise. Although I much prefer Cast. John Powers did a good job once The La’s split He's playing the Foxlowe Arts in September I think.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jul 19, 2023 21:39:03 GMT
I’d say they’re much of a muchness tbh popularity wise. Although I much prefer Cast. John Powers did a good job once The La’s split He's playing the Foxlowe Arts in September I think. Brucie👍🏻 nice little venue
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Post by Vadiation_Ribe on Jul 19, 2023 21:40:38 GMT
I didn't realise Shed 7 were that big to have Cast as support - I would've thought it'd be the other way round. I’d say they’re much of a muchness tbh popularity wise. Although I much prefer Cast. John Powers did a good job once The La’s split Maybe that's the new thing! Feeder (headline), Jake Bugg (I thought was much bigger) and The Feeling (similar popularity I thought) are all on the same bill at Trentham Gardens. I much prefer Cast too, although a John Power acoustic led to me getting a £30 parking fine when he went 20 minutes over the usual gig curfew last year...
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jul 19, 2023 21:41:33 GMT
Feeder have quite a big following, don’t understand it myself. Jake Bugg is just rubbish and the other band I didn’t know were still going. I’d say that was a fair line up really
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jul 19, 2023 21:42:32 GMT
I’d say they’re much of a muchness tbh popularity wise. Although I much prefer Cast. John Powers did a good job once The La’s split Maybe that's the new thing! Feeder (headline), Jake Bugg (I thought was much bigger) and The Feeling (similar popularity I thought) are all on the same bill at Trentham Gardens. I much prefer Cast too, although a John Power acoustic led to me getting a £30 parking fine when he went 20 minutes over the usual gig curfew last year... Have you sent him a strongly worded letter?😉
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Post by Paul Spencer on Jul 19, 2023 21:43:22 GMT
Shed 7, supported by Cast in Leeds last night. Great gig at a belting little venue, Millennium Square, and the rain stayed away as well 👍 I didn't realise Shed 7 were that big to have Cast as support - I would've thought it'd be the other way round. Yeah, I must admit that slightly raised my eyebrows too but it seems that Shed 7, as often seems to happen with many bands nowadays (I have no idea why) have actually returned as a bigger band than they were first time around ...
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jul 19, 2023 21:46:39 GMT
I didn't realise Shed 7 were that big to have Cast as support - I would've thought it'd be the other way round. Yeah, I must admit that slightly raised my eyebrows too but it seems that Shed 7, as often seems to happen with many bands nowadays (I have no idea why) have actually returned as a bigger band than they were first time around ... Bit like Feeder, kind of a cult following. I loved Shed Seven as a mid teen but can’t stand them now
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Post by BuzzB on Jul 19, 2023 21:46:44 GMT
Went down to Tenbury Wells in Worcester last night to see All or Nothing. Its the story of the Small Faces, at an excellent art deco venue called The Regal. A great show where for the first hour it was their story, great couple of young lady dancers in their 60's gear, they really did rock the theatre out. Then the second half was a mix of 60's stuff from The Who, The Rolling Stones to The Beatles with lots more. Great night, if it comes your way and you are a fan I recommend it highly. for anyone interested, September 16 at the Mitchell in Hanley, think we will go to watch them again.
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Post by Vadiation_Ribe on Jul 19, 2023 21:53:18 GMT
Feeder have quite a big following, don’t understand it myself. Jake Bugg is just rubbish and the other band I didn’t know were still going. I’d say that was a fair line up really I love Feeder - probably my favourite band of all-time. I don't think anyone does melodic rock (especially the heavier side) any better. I'm tuned into what they do and can kind of understand why people might find them a bit samey or whatever (although they do have quite a diverse back catalogue). For a similar sound, I don't understand why the Foo Fighters are so big. They have a couple of great albums (both from the 90s) and otherwise only a few good singles here and there. It helps that the band and Grohl gets so much publicity, and it's all subjective of course.
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Post by BuzzB on Jul 19, 2023 21:54:35 GMT
Maiden in London O2 was superb, great crowd and well up for it and band on fire. Play well sing well, good sound and as I said for Notts Brum a different setlist but band were enthused and that translated to the crowd. Can't say I'm relishing the drive home but that's life, wife has a day out planned and I know what side my breads buttered on! On another note the superb indie band Shader are doing an in-store at Hanley HMV tomorrow ,I sadly can't go but we'll worth a watch Random thing re Iron Maiden that will probably interest nobody , Mrs Buzzb's brother, born and bred in Meir, is really good friends with Nico McBrain, always backstage with them! Not only him, but also with Billy Duffy from the Cult (who now lives in Alton). Duffy is a big Man City fan, the bro in law actually bought him to the Bet365 for one of the games last Christmas. Its not what you know eh As you were......
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jul 19, 2023 21:59:13 GMT
Feeder have quite a big following, don’t understand it myself. Jake Bugg is just rubbish and the other band I didn’t know were still going. I’d say that was a fair line up really I love Feeder - probably my favourite band of all-time. I don't think anyone does melodic rock (especially the heavier side) any better. I'm tuned into what they do and can kind of understand why people might find them a bit samey or whatever (although they do have quite a diverse back catalogue). For a similar sound, I don't understand why the Foo Fighters are so big. They have a couple of great albums (both from the 90s) and otherwise only a few good singles here and there. It helps that the band and Grohl gets so much publicity, and it's all subjective of course. Totally agree with the Foo Fighters point. Couple of excellent 90’s albums which I still have and the rest is just, I dunno, just overrated because for some reason Grohl is hailed as some kind of messiah of rock music. It’s so middle of the road these days. I don’t hear a recent Foo Fighters song and think “that’s really good”. Each to their own I guess
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Post by iancransonsknees on Jul 19, 2023 22:04:45 GMT
I love Feeder - probably my favourite band of all-time. I don't think anyone does melodic rock (especially the heavier side) any better. I'm tuned into what they do and can kind of understand why people might find them a bit samey or whatever (although they do have quite a diverse back catalogue). For a similar sound, I don't understand why the Foo Fighters are so big. They have a couple of great albums (both from the 90s) and otherwise only a few good singles here and there. It helps that the band and Grohl gets so much publicity, and it's all subjective of course. Totally agree with the Foo Fighters point. Couple of excellent 90’s albums which I still have and the rest is just, I dunno, just overrated because for some reason Grohl is hailed as some kind of messiah of rock music. It’s so middle of the road these days. I don’t hear a recent Foo Fighters song and think “that’s really good”. Each to their own I guess Similar to RHCP really.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jul 19, 2023 22:06:57 GMT
Totally agree with the Foo Fighters point. Couple of excellent 90’s albums which I still have and the rest is just, I dunno, just overrated because for some reason Grohl is hailed as some kind of messiah of rock music. It’s so middle of the road these days. I don’t hear a recent Foo Fighters song and think “that’s really good”. Each to their own I guess Similar to RHCP really. Shudder
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Post by Paul Spencer on Jul 19, 2023 22:20:22 GMT
Feeder have quite a big following, don’t understand it myself. Jake Bugg is just rubbish and the other band I didn’t know were still going. I’d say that was a fair line up really I love Feeder - probably my favourite band of all-time. I don't think anyone does melodic rock (especially the heavier side) any better. I'm tuned into what they do and can kind of understand why people might find them a bit samey or whatever (although they do have quite a diverse back catalogue). For a similar sound, I don't understand why the Foo Fighters are so big. They have a couple of great albums (both from the 90s) and otherwise only a few good singles here and there. It helps that the band and Grohl gets so much publicity, and it's all subjective of course. Still one of my all time favourite videos ...
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Post by ChesterStokie on Jul 19, 2023 22:39:19 GMT
Feeder have quite a big following, don’t understand it myself. Jake Bugg is just rubbish and the other band I didn’t know were still going. I’d say that was a fair line up really I love Feeder - probably my favourite band of all-time. I don't think anyone does melodic rock (especially the heavier side) any better. I'm tuned into what they do and can kind of understand why people might find them a bit samey or whatever (although they do have quite a diverse back catalogue). For a similar sound, I don't understand why the Foo Fighters are so big. They have a couple of great albums (both from the 90s) and otherwise only a few good singles here and there. It helps that the band and Grohl gets so much publicity, and it's all subjective of course. Only have a couple of Feeder albums, but they could certainly do a decent ballad, e.g. Quick Fade, Pain On Pain and (probably my favourite) Dove Grey Sands.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2023 15:14:47 GMT
Shed 7, supported by Cast in Leeds last night. Great gig at a belting little venue, Millennium Square, and the rain stayed away as well 👍 I didn't realise Shed 7 were that big to have Cast as support - I would've thought it'd be the other way round. Shed 7 have a big following and always have had, all about opinions of course, but they've been selling albums on a big scale since the early 90's and blow Cast out of the water (I like Cast by the way).
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Post by iancransonsknees on Jul 22, 2023 22:57:49 GMT
Airbourne in Manchester.
Quality, my ears are ringing to fuck, haven't had that in a long time.
Outstanding front man, disciple of Lemmy and paid a great tribute to him.
Fast and furious all the way through.
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Post by stiggerstackle on Jul 22, 2023 23:16:55 GMT
Yoodoo Voodoo and Falling Doves at the Artisan Tap.
Yoodoo are a Stoke band, Doves are from LA (and it shows!). Great night, good bands, good beer, ears are ringing, life is good 👍
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jul 23, 2023 9:13:55 GMT
Airbourne in Manchester. Quality, my ears are ringing to fuck, haven't had that in a long time. Outstanding front man, disciple of Lemmy and paid a great tribute to him. Fast and furious all the way through. Airbourne are a terrific live band. Not seen them for a few years now but sounds like they’re still doing it.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jul 23, 2023 9:15:33 GMT
Yoodoo Voodoo and Falling Doves at the Artisan Tap. Yoodoo are a Stoke band, Doves are from LA (and it shows!). Great night, good bands, good beer, ears are ringing, life is good 👍 Was this last night? I was busy getting leathered in every other pub around there. Annoyed I missed it if so
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Post by 36dd on Jul 23, 2023 10:40:07 GMT
Airbourne in Manchester. Quality, my ears are ringing to fuck, haven't had that in a long time. Outstanding front man, disciple of Lemmy and paid a great tribute to him. Fast and furious all the way through. I’ll be catching them Saturday in the welsh mountains at Steelhouse Festival, did you catch Florence Black (support act)? Love this band and their first album.
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