Tom Robinson on 8th December .Quite interested to see how committed he will be . Always thought that he was well up for it when playing gigs in the early 80 s everyone delivered seemingly as if he was concerned it might be his last .Shame that his original guitarist Danny Kustow doesn't seem to be involved any more .
They were a great passionate band in those days. Terrific debut album.
Always amusing to see so many straight guys singing along with ‘Sing if you’re glad to be gay’
Tom Robinson on 8th December .Quite interested to see how committed he will be . Always thought that he was well up for it when playing gigs in the early 80 s everyone delivered seemingly as if he was concerned it might be his last .Shame that his original guitarist Danny Kustow doesn't seem to be involved any more .
They were a great passionate band in those days. Terrific debut album.
Always amusing to see so many straight guys singing along with ‘Sing if you’re glad to be gay’
Yes absolutely ! I think that they will be showcasing that first album .havent heard Up against the Wall , Dont take no for an answer, Power in the Darkness or Grey Cortina for years . Looking forward to it .
Got caned at school for spray painting the TRB clenched fist on the sports hall wall . That first album had a cardboard stencil designed just for that purpose !
Tom Robinson on 8th December .Quite interested to see how committed he will be . Always thought that he was well up for it when playing gigs in the early 80 s everyone delivered seemingly as if he was concerned it might be his last .Shame that his original guitarist Danny Kustow doesn't seem to be involved any more .
They were a great passionate band in those days. Terrific debut album.
Always amusing to see so many straight guys singing along with ‘Sing if you’re glad to be gay’
Yes absolutely ! I think that they will be showcasing that first album .havent heard Up against the Wall , Dont take no for an answer, Power in the Darkness or Grey Cortina for years . Looking forward to it .
Got caned at school for spray painting the TRB clenched fist on the sports hall wall . That first album had a cardboard stencil designed just for that purpose !
Did that same stencil against one of the walls outside the Valley
Tom Robinson on 8th December .Quite interested to see how committed he will be . Always thought that he was well up for it when playing gigs in the early 80 s everyone delivered seemingly as if he was concerned it might be his last .Shame that his original guitarist Danny Kustow doesn't seem to be involved any more .
They were a great passionate band in those days. Terrific debut album.
Always amusing to see so many straight guys singing along with ‘Sing if you’re glad to be gay’
Yes absolutely ! I think that they will be showcasing that first album .havent heard Up against the Wall , Dont take no for an answer, Power in the Darkness or Grey Cortina for years . Looking forward to it .
Got caned at school for spray painting the TRB clenched fist on the sports hall wall . That first album had a cardboard stencil designed just for that purpose !
Did that same stencil against one of the walls outside the Valley
It's at a venue called Nell's Jazz and Blues club in West Kensington . Get down there and enjoy it . It's a Friday evening I think .
Saw The Killers last night. Thought Brandon's voice was a bit ropey, but a great show and he's definitely an entertainer. Not a bad support act in Juanita Stein, who was with Howling Bells.
Two things I didn't get...the Mexican wave early on and the hundreds who leave a gig before the end. Many of them before the encore missing several more tracks including Mr Brightside. People moan about the cost of tickets and then walk out! I'm sure a few Charlton fans did the same tonight!!!
Saw The Killers last night. Thought Brandon's voice was a bit ropey, but a great show and he's definitely an entertainer. Not a bad support act in Juanita Stein, who was with Howling Bells.
Two things I didn't get...the Mexican wave early on and the hundreds who leave a gig before the end. Many of them before the encore missing several more tracks including Mr Brightside. People moan about the cost of tickets and then walk out! I'm sure a few Charlton fans did the same tonight!!!
Was also there and also confused by Mexican wave. Refused to join in when it came past me!
Great night and a great play list, Ronnie a demon on drums as always.
Seeing the queue for the tube station when I finally left, I think may explain why some leave early. When I saw The Killers at Wembley I left early to avoid missing the last train. They always play Mr Brightside last so I knew what I'd be missing.
Saw The Killers last night. Thought Brandon's voice was a bit ropey, but a great show and he's definitely an entertainer. Not a bad support act in Juanita Stein, who was with Howling Bells.
Two things I didn't get...the Mexican wave early on and the hundreds who leave a gig before the end. Many of them before the encore missing several more tracks including Mr Brightside. People moan about the cost of tickets and then walk out! I'm sure a few Charlton fans did the same tonight!!!
Was also there and also confused by Mexican wave. Refused to join in when it came past me!
Great night and a great play list, Ronnie a demon on drums as always.
Seeing the queue for the tube station when I finally left, I think may explain why some leave early. When I saw The Killers at Wembley I left early to avoid missing the last train. They always play Mr Brightside last so I knew what I'd be missing.
The way to avoid the queue for the tube is to walk around the station on the left and walk in the front.
Saw The Killers last night. Thought Brandon's voice was a bit ropey, but a great show and he's definitely an entertainer. Not a bad support act in Juanita Stein, who was with Howling Bells.
Two things I didn't get...the Mexican wave early on and the hundreds who leave a gig before the end. Many of them before the encore missing several more tracks including Mr Brightside. People moan about the cost of tickets and then walk out! I'm sure a few Charlton fans did the same tonight!!!
Im presuming they leave early because of trains ? I live near hitchin and london trains home leave at 10.30 pm and the next one is 6am... and that for a 1hr journey.
Saw The Killers last night. Thought Brandon's voice was a bit ropey, but a great show and he's definitely an entertainer. Not a bad support act in Juanita Stein, who was with Howling Bells.
Two things I didn't get...the Mexican wave early on and the hundreds who leave a gig before the end. Many of them before the encore missing several more tracks including Mr Brightside. People moan about the cost of tickets and then walk out! I'm sure a few Charlton fans did the same tonight!!!
Was also there and also confused by Mexican wave. Refused to join in when it came past me!
Great night and a great play list, Ronnie a demon on drums as always.
Seeing the queue for the tube station when I finally left, I think may explain why some leave early. When I saw The Killers at Wembley I left early to avoid missing the last train. They always play Mr Brightside last so I knew what I'd be missing.
The way to avoid the queue for the tube is to walk around the station on the left and walk in the front.
As for the Mexico wave, I raised a finger to it.
The other way to avoid the queue (I was there Monday night), is to go for a pee when they exit stage before the encore, come back in towards the back near the main entrance/exit, watch/listen to the last few songs, then be one of the first to exit at the end.
I saw Kasabian at the O2 last Friday & The Kooks at Wembley Arena last Saturday. I actually preferred The Kooks, possibly because I've seen Kasabian too many times.
Went to see Queen at the O2 on Tuesday night. It was a great show and that Adam Lambert has a fantastic voice.
Down side was May’s solo which is the second time I’ve heard it and the second time I wished I hadn’t. It sounded like me playing e-guitar listening to myself using ear phones and stoned out of my tree thinking I’m the dogs bollocks but realistically it’s shyte and should never be played to anyone. Taylor is looking old and I think starting to struggle with the drums. When he sang solo, it sounded in parts, like the old geezer singing down the pub after a few brown ales.
One of the best things about staying near Glasgow is Celtic Connections - a 3 week festival in January that straddles folk, world, Americana, and everything in between. Took a punt on Jupiter & Okwess on Saturday night and so glad I did - a joyous night of African music. Caught the magical Underhill Rose tonight and have another 5 gigs to look forward to over the next fortnight but could easily do 2 gigs a day if money was no object
I saw British Sea Power at Koko last night; it’s about the tenth time that I have seen them. It was undoubtedly one of their best shows. Unlike Charlton, they finished strongly and sent the audience home happy.
I saw Wild Beasts' final show ever at the Eventim Apollo on Saturday night before their amicable separation. They put on a really special show. I'm surprised they almost filled the place but people had travelled from all over the place to see their final performance. It's always strange seeing a band at a big full venue having seen them with one man and a dog watching them.
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Always amusing to see so many straight guys singing along with ‘Sing if you’re glad to be gay’
Got caned at school for spray painting the TRB clenched fist on the sports hall wall . That first album had a cardboard stencil designed just for that purpose !
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Two things I didn't get...the Mexican wave early on and the hundreds who leave a gig before the end. Many of them before the encore missing several more tracks including Mr Brightside. People moan about the cost of tickets and then walk out! I'm sure a few Charlton fans did the same tonight!!!
Great night and a great play list, Ronnie a demon on drums as always.
Seeing the queue for the tube station when I finally left, I think may explain why some leave early. When I saw The Killers at Wembley I left early to avoid missing the last train. They always play Mr Brightside last so I knew what I'd be missing.
As for the Mexico wave, I raised a finger to it.
There were as good as ever. The only disappointments were the lack of rendition of “How High” - and the Temples set having to be cut short
They are playing a 2 hr set plus a good line up - Interpol, Editors, Goldfrapp
Down side was May’s solo which is the second time I’ve heard it and the second time I wished I hadn’t. It sounded like me playing e-guitar listening to myself using ear phones and stoned out of my tree thinking I’m the dogs bollocks but realistically it’s shyte and should never be played to anyone.
Taylor is looking old and I think starting to struggle with the drums. When he sang solo, it sounded in parts, like the old geezer singing down the pub after a few brown ales.
All in all a good night’s entertainment.
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Annoyingly he's now playing Brixton on March 1st.