Gigs Thread

[shackattack]

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

 

[cassyscooterboys]

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

Thought the sound quality in the ritz last night was poor,it never really seemed to full the room,was stood at the back though

 

[journolud]

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!

The sound could probably have been better but I was very impressed, will be giving them more of a listen today, very decent indeed.

 

[shackattack]

Thought the sound quality in the ritz last night was poor,it never really seemed to full the room,was stood at the back though

I wasn't there but read a few reviews. Last time I went there was a grab a granny night or Icicle Works gig in mid 80s when I used to visit Manchester quite a lot

 

[DelToro]

Steve Wilson tomorrow at the Lowry.

After today’s debacle I really need a pick me up and he won’t disappoint.

 

[bridgeblue]

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.

 

[richardtheref]

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

 

[Platt Lane 59]

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...

 

[richardtheref]

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.

 

[There is a Light]

Tribute act called The Mersey Beatles at Stockport Plaza tomorrow night. Radio 1 Big Weekend in Liverpool on Saturday with Wolf Alice, Blossoms and Sam Fender and Wunderhorse at Victoria Warehouse on Wednesday.

 

[PinkFinal]

From The Jam Ruts DC and a Clash tribute band at the Ritz Saturday
Iggy a week on Saturday at that place near the Swamp

 

[denislawsbackheel]

The James Pearson trio playing Oscar Peterson at Forsyths for the Manchester jazz festival last night was a good evening.

Sadly John Helliwell cancelled his gig at the RNCM on Saturday. I was looking forward to Supertramp reworked into jazz arrangements.

Ronnie Scott’s in London next week.

Roy Harper at the Bridgewater Hall in September.

 

[roman totale]

Next up for me is The Wedding Present this coming Weds. A bit of break, then OMD at the start of July.

 

[BLUE PEANUT]

From The Jam Ruts DC and a Clash tribute band at the Ritz Saturday
Iggy a week on Saturday at that place near the Swamp

It's just Ruts DC supporting tonight. Different gigs on the tour have different support. Shame, as London Calling are really good. Saw them a couple of months back at Band on the Wall - was really impressed (they are back on there in Jan).
Was also announced in kast couple of days that Bruce Foxton won't be playing tonight as is unwell. Shame as was meant to be his last gig.

 

[PinkFinal]

It's just Ruts DC supporting tonight. Different gigs on the tour have different support. Shame, as London Calling are really good. Saw them a couple of months back at Band on the Wall - was really impressed (they are back on there in Jan).
Was also announced in kast couple of days that Bruce Foxton won't be playing tonight as is unwell. Shame as was meant to be his last gig.

Yeah I read about all this last night the ad isn't particularly clear that you only get two bands whichever you go to.

 

[PinkFinal]

Just went past the Apollo
Had no idea the Pixies were in the country
Anyone go?

 

[ID70]

Throwing Muses at Academy 2 tonight

 

[Sheriff Fatman]

Just went past the Apollo
Had no idea the Pixies were in the country
Anyone go?

Yes. They were good but seen them better.

 

[Barcon]

Just went past the Apollo
Had no idea the Pixies were in the country
Anyone go?

I saw Frank Black doing Teenager of the year back in January.
Great stuff even though old Francis had a cold.

 

[aka blue jambo]

Throwing Muses at Academy 2 tonight

How was it? They are playing Edinburgh at Festival time