One of the lads in this band is one of the Charlton Irish lads who came over for the final. They’re playing in London on 31st July, I believe it’s at the open space by Tower Bridge.
Saw the flaming lips at brixton academy last night. Last saw them at Hammersmith many years ago, lots of stage action and a fancy light show but some of the album tracks definitely not beat suited for live performance.
Brixton a real nightmare to get into now, had to queue round the building due to the one ticket on one device policy, sucked a bit of joy from the event.
I’ve got an idea. Let’s print paper tickets. Radical thinker, me.
Saw the flaming lips at brixton academy last night. Last saw them at Hammersmith many years ago, lots of stage action and a fancy light show but some of the album tracks definitely not beat suited for live performance.
Brixton a real nightmare to get into now, had to queue round the building due to the one ticket on one device policy, sucked a bit of joy from the event.
I’ve got an idea. Let’s print paper tickets. Radical thinker, me.
It’s not really to do with one ticket on one device. It’s to stop thugs and bullies storming the building without tickets leading to 2 deaths.
Had a really good and busy run of shows over the last month or so, kicked off with The Ks at The Roundhouse, then The Spitfires at Koko, Andrew Cushin at Concord 2 in Brighton, and The Assist in the tiny Camden Assembly which was a brilliant one last Friday night.
The Rifles (again!) this Friday at the small but excellent Omeara near London Bridge, and then something different with a big outdoor Shed Seven gig in Scarborough at the weekend.
Finally bookending the whole few weeks with The Ks again at The Leadmill in Sheffield next weekend, one of the farewell gigs there after losing their long fight against eviction.
Saw Jerry Harrison/Adrian Belew playing Remain in Light at Indigo on Saturday... Am a massive Talking Heads fan so was always going to go, but was left a bit cold by it all.. The songs were - of course - excellent but I just didn't feel any connection to the band and it ended up a bit like 'any cover band'.. Vocal duties were shared between Jerry, Adrian and another chap...who ended up doing a David Byrne pastiche which really didn't appeal to me...(copying the mannerisms etc...not needed).. So left feeling a bit deflated really...(and £50 lighter...). Have seen Byrne's American Utopia show twice and loved it and he's just announced a new tour, so who knows, may go see... Still, off to Glastonbury in a couple of weeks, so am sure will see something to make up for the disappointment..
Saw Jerry Harrison/Adrian Belew playing Remain in Light at Indigo on Saturday... Am a massive Talking Heads fan so was always going to go, but was left a bit cold by it all.. The songs were - of course - excellent but I just didn't feel any connection to the band and it ended up a bit like 'any cover band'.. Vocal duties were shared between Jerry, Adrian and another chap...who ended up doing a David Byrne pastiche which really didn't appeal to me...(copying the mannerisms etc...not needed).. So left feeling a bit deflated really...(and £50 lighter...). Have seen Byrne's American Utopia show twice and loved it and he's just announced a new tour, so who knows, may go see... Still, off to Glastonbury in a couple of weeks, so am sure will see something to make up for the disappointment..
didn’t know that was n and I’m also a massive Talking Heads fan and Renainbin Light is probably my favourite album. Born under Punches my favourite by them.
Anyway, I’ve been to around 300 gigs in my life and American Utopia at the O2 was without a doubt in the top 2 or 3 I’ve ever been to. What a show, the set, the choreography, the musicianship, and the brilliant choice of songs blew me away. I watch the Spike Lee directed film of it practically monthly.
Tickets for his gigs next year go on sale Friday. I’m in.
Saw The Duke Spirit's first show of their comeback tour at The Lexington tonight. Never actually got to see them the first time around - glad I saw them this time, they were excellent.
Nick Mulvey in Birmingham last night. Not really listened to him before other than on the radio, but he was really impressive. And that's the power of live music...
Pulp at the O2. Absolutely magnificent, an honour & privilege to have been there. I’ve been to nearing a 1,000 gigs and that was up there with the best. Jarvis Cocker is magnificent.
Pulp at the O2. Absolutely magnificent, an honour & privilege to have been there. I’ve been to nearing a 1,000 gigs and that was up there with the best. Jarvis Cocker is magnificent.
It was incredible. From the performance, to the set, to the musicianship. Jarvis is the best at what he does. This is a photo I took from the crowd.
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Couple of weeks time seeing harmonica virtuoso Steve 'West' Weston - works with Roger Daltrey among others
Jim Rodwell on guitar keeping is eye in just in case
It’s to stop thugs and bullies storming the building without tickets leading to 2 deaths.
Really looking forward to DD but people I've spoken to who have seen him/them before have told me that Nile Rodgers/Chic could steal the show.
The Rifles (again!) this Friday at the small but excellent Omeara near London Bridge, and then something different with a big outdoor Shed Seven gig in Scarborough at the weekend.
Finally bookending the whole few weeks with The Ks again at The Leadmill in Sheffield next weekend, one of the farewell gigs there after losing their long fight against eviction.
It has an outside area as well.
Tried getting tickets for David Byrne tour in March next year. Only tickets that appear to be left are in the hundreds of £’s, criminal prices, FFS!
If anyone has any spares can you get in touch, be very much appreciated.
Numan 45 years Telekon tour tickets going on pre sale 20th June
Absolutely magnificent, an honour & privilege to have been there.
I’ve been to nearing a 1,000 gigs and that was up there with the best.
Jarvis Cocker is magnificent.