Gigs Thread

Went to see James last night at the Middlesbrough town hall. I think the capacity is about 1200. Always prefer them in more intimate venues as opposed to arenas.
Thought this is the best I have seen them since the mid 90s. My wife estimated that it was my 64th James gig. This is based on my t shirt collection. I did point out that it's at least 5 years since I last purchased 1.
There were a couple of strange things last night. For a start our tickets weren't checked on the way in. We could have saved £100 and just walked in. Secondly, the guy stood next to us spent most of the gig watching the snooker on his phone. Finally, another bloke stormed off when Tim gave an anti Trump speech. Not sure how you can go to a James gig and not know they are anti Trump and anti fascist.
 
Went to see the Viagra Boys at the Victoria Warehouse, brilliant gig, they really are one of the best live bands around, going to see them later in the year at Alexander Palace, can't wait.
 
Saw the george harrison story in bolton earluer this year, up next in blackburn June: 1000009512.jpg
 
It was superb mate. By the sounds of things last night was great as well. Hopefully they’ll continue to tour, maybe even some new music.
Mick hinted at new music in a recent interview - I think Ian Skelly was a great choice for drums. Glad you enjoyed it, nice if they did a bigger tour maybe in Autumn
 
Sea Fever playing a free gig in Macclesfield Market Place tonight. Not familiar with them but will go along for a listen. Might even check them pout beforehand.
I love Sea Fever. Tom & Phil from New Order, Iwan from Johnny Marr's band, and the lovely Beth. What's there not to like!
 
Steve Wilson tomorrow at the Lowry.

After today’s debacle I really need a pick me up and he won’t disappoint.
 
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Has anyone been to see Dinasaur Jr at the Albert Hall tonight, I was supposed to be going but just couldn't get myself of the couch after yesterday.
 
Went to see Holy Holy last night. Tribute to Bowie with Woody Woodmansy and Tony Visconti. Glen Gregory from Heaven 17 on vocals.
Absolute shite. Music great but Gregory very very poor. Don't think I've ever seen someone who loves himself as much as him.
Not helped by 0 atmosphere at the Newcastle City hall
 
Went to see Holy Holy last night. Tribute to Bowie with Woody Woodmansy and Tony Visconti. Glen Gregory from Heaven 17 on vocals.
Absolute shite. Music great but Gregory very very poor. Don't think I've ever seen someone who loves himself as much as him.
Not helped by 0 atmosphere at the Newcastle City hall
Was at the same gig.
Agree that Glen Gregory is a poser, but most front men are - Woody Woodmansy & Tony Visconti needed a big personality to front up the excellent band.
Thought his vocals were good, not often you hear live performances of Bowie's album tracks (Five Years, Moonage Daydream).
The poor atmosphere was due to over keen security staff stopping anyone getting up to dance in the aisles - think it should have been a standing gig, personally.
Love the Newcastle City Hall...
 
Was at the same gig.
Agree that Glen Gregory is a poser, but most front men are - Woody Woodmansy & Tony Visconti needed a big personality to front up the excellent band.
Thought his vocals were good, not often you hear live performances of Bowie's album tracks (Five Years, Moonage Daydream).
The poor atmosphere was due to over keen security staff stopping anyone getting up to dance in the aisles - think it should have been a standing gig, personally.
Love the Newcastle City Hall...
It's a brilliant venue. Been to see the Mary Wallopers and James there recently. Just didn't do it for me last night. Not sure who that guitarist was but he was brilliant.
Also, when I 1st got tickets it was advertised with a different singer but for the life of me I cannot remember who it was.
 

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