Gigs Thread

Macclesfield’s Party in the Pews this weekend, an annual festival that takes place in a church. A mixture of local bands and more well known. Last night was headlined by Badly Drawn Boy, I’ve never really listened to him but enjoyed his set and he’s pretty engaging and funny between songs. Did get a bit samey though.

Also playing were Sea Fever who were OK, better as their set progressed.

Haven’t got tickets for today, the Futureheads headlining and they’ve already announced Slow Readers Club for next year
 
Manchester1894 said:
Anyone a solo gigger? Did my first one a few years ago which I dreaded but was okay after I got there and sunk a few pints. Mates all have kids and don't have the money to fork out. So contemplating doing it more, done 2 small gigs and 1 day fest.
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On occasions. Childless and single at 43 so you learn to do stuff on your own.
 
I've done a few solo gigs - I worked away from home for long spells and it's a good way to get out and about and it was either go alone or not go.
I've also done a few recently with the children when they headed straight for the front and I take a more relaxed position further back.
 
FightLikeAGirl said:
I am, I’m seeing the Pet Shop Boys alone and I saw The Anchoress alone recently. Sometimes I go with friends but I’m happy to do gigs solo.
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I've not seen the Pet Shop Boys live now in almost 10 years but they're always a great act live. I'm gutted that I'm not free the weekend they do Liverpool and Leeds next month or I'd be there in a shot.
 
journolud said:
Macclesfield’s Party in the Pews this weekend, an annual festival that takes place in a church. A mixture of local bands and more well known. Last night was headlined by Badly Drawn Boy, I’ve never really listened to him but enjoyed his set and he’s pretty engaging and funny between songs. Did get a bit samey though.

Also playing were Sea Fever who were OK, better as their set progressed.

Haven’t got tickets for today, the Futureheads headlining and they’ve already announced Slow Readers Club for next year
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I do like Sea Fever. Seen them 4 times now, but agree that they load the uptempo songs into the end of the set.
The male / female vocals remind me of the Human League at times.
 
Not been to a gig for ages so I’ve got tickets for Josh Ritter’s show at the RNCM in October. My favourite artist of the last decade or so. Looking forward to it already.
 
bluegirl74 said:
I've not seen the Pet Shop Boys live now in almost 10 years but they're always a great act live. I'm gutted that I'm not free the weekend they do Liverpool and Leeds next month or I'd be there in a shot.
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I got lucky, a bloke sold his ticket. I thought they were doing Primavera but they’re not, they’re doing a venue as part of Primavera in the City and dickhead here forgot to make a reservation.
 
Not been to a gig for ages so I’ve got tickets for Josh Ritter’s show at the RNCM in October. My favourite artist of the last decade or so. Looking forward to it already.
 
staffsblue said:
Went to see Sparks tonight at the Bridgewater Hall.
The new album is great, but they have such a massive back catalogue to play live. And Russell is a very energetic frontman for a bloke in his 70s.
Needless to stay, Ron still doesn't move much, but he did pop out from behind his keyboard for a little jig during "Number One Song in Heaven".
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I was there too and the energy Russell has infected the audience and everybody was up and dancing. Shame they never finished off with Something for the girl with everything or Beat the Clock but with hundreds to choose from it was never going to be a personal playlist.

PSB in Liverpool next.
 
Not of that age, from Wigan pier and donk age. But seen a film called dirt about motley crew, just booked tickets to watch them at Lytham
 
PeteMcFC said:
I was there too and the energy Russell has infected the audience and everybody was up and dancing. Shame they never finished off with Something for the girl with everything or Beat the Clock but with hundreds to choose from it was never going to be a personal playlist.

PSB in Liverpool next.
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Off the back of it, watched the Edgar Wright "Sparks Brothers" documentary last night. Very informative and incredibly funny at times, especially the bit when Vince Clarke admits "Me, Ron & Chris Lowe are all miserable bastards".
 
John Grant/Richard Hawley MIF in July
Bellini’s La Sonnambula and Mozart’s Il Re Pastore at Buxton festival in July
John Cale Albert Hall in August
Dexys Bridgewater Hall in September
My Darling Clementine Stoller Hall in November
Fascinating Aida Lowry in November
 
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