Paul Weller at the castle tonight. Shame about the weather.
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Paul Weller at the castle tonight. Shame about the weather.
Yeah, they come alive on stage. Matt is remarkable, he gives his all everytime.Quote:
Originally Posted by babahibs
As good as Thursday was, I think it lost something being open air.
We saw them in Leeds last year and it was mind blowingly good. I'll definitely see them again if I get the chance.
I thought they started off a bit slow and it was all a bit one-paced. It picked up though. I would love to see them in a smaller venue. Castle was far from sold out and the time before , at the HYdro, the place was 2/3 full.Quote:
Originally Posted by babahibs
Love Berninger's willingness to get involved with the fans. He's very engaging, without saying much.
Musicianship is superb, two great guitarists and fantastic rhythm section. I enjoyed the brass too.
My only gripe was a couple of folk behind me who were so sent by the music that they felt the need to bellow every word. No one appreciates two twats in the audience singing louder than the actual singer, but I suppose they don't give a **** that it's not cool.
Oh aye, and the stage lighting was a bit dark and dire too.
Got my tickets to see Dylan. So today I don't care what the BBC, or the Tories, or Hearts do. I'm chilled.
Small gig tomorrow at Sneaky Pete's to see my daughter's boyfriend band Livid and as a bonus she's playing bass for them, until they get a new bassist.
Off to King Tuts on Sunday night. Been years since I've been in the place. 4 bands playing but I've no idea who any of them are. The Braes are headlining if that's any good to anyone.
Just been invited to Johnny Marr in Glasgow on Thursday. First gig at the Kelvingrove bandstand.
Also got Kasabian and Paul Heaton at the Hydro in November & December.
Alkaline Trio at the O2 Academy in Glasgow next Tuesday. Last time I seen them was headlining the HMV Picturehouse!
I'm also in Glasgow on Tuesday to see the wonderful Birdvox.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sylar
Saw him in Glasgow last time.not a huge fan but grabbed the chance to see him.Quote:
Originally Posted by grunt
didn’t play 1 song I recognised ,don’t know if it was his latest album or just songs I’d never heard of
I can't get on board with his "lock your phone away when I'm playing" nonsense. Sure, people who go film entire gigs/watch it all through their screens can ruin a show. And I get that if you go to a theatre performance/musical etc you'd be huckled out if you tried to film it. But I see nothing wrong whatsoever with wanting to take a photo of your idol on stage, even if nobody gives a toss about that photo in the years that follow but you...Quote:
Originally Posted by bod
I'm quite happy with it. And I'm someone who often takes photos of artists on stage at gigs. The lack of phones & cameras creates a far better gig experience IMO. The trouble with allowing them is you get far too many people watching through their screens and, as you say, this can ruin a show.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sylar
Aussie Pink Floyd November Aussie Bee Gees May 2025
The Vaselines on Saturday night then The Xcerts on August 11th both in Gala
I was at Twin Atlantic last night at PJ Molloys. Couldn't believe they were playing a 350 capacity venue, I was lucky to get tickets.
Unbelievable experience!
Also have the Xcerts there in August, Wrest at the Barras in August and then again at PJs in October.
Biffy's Friday night at the Barras too which I think is November but had to get tickets on Viagogo.
I'm a massive Biffy fan - have been since Blackened Sky (where they actually played my Freshers in Dundee Union). Seen them 13 times to this point and was delighted when they announced this but the tickets were a complete and utter farce.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibernian Verse
I had an artist pre-sale link, signed in bang at 9am and they were all showing as sold out. Every show.
Yet sure enough, they were on resale sites for hundreds of pounds merely hours later. I've been lucky, but that was my first truly awful Ticketmaster experience.
I was the same, it was very disappointing. I just bit the bullet and paid by Klarna on Viagogo as I missed the last Barrowland shows.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sylar
I initially was going to get Blackened Sky tickets but went with Vertigo of Bliss.
The wonderful Steelhouse festival in South Wales for me and mine this weekend
Johnny Marr at Kelvingrove Bandstand last night was brilliant. A master class from a proper legend. 10 Smiths & 2 Electronic songs included in his set. Loved the venue too. First time there and well organised bars, great view from anywhere and even at the back you felt close to the stage. Like that they use the actual stage, unlike the Ross Bandstand gigs.
Shed Seven at SWG3. £28 for a ticket including a CD. Should be a cracking intimate gig. Also going later in the year to the corn exchange but couldn't pass this one up.
Taking my old man down to Del Amitri on Saturday. Fringe on the Sea, North Berwick
Was at Keane tonight at the O2 Academy. God it was bloody hot. Quite a few folk fainting.
The sooner Edinburgh gets a purpose built arena the better.
Keane were very good mind you.
The K's last night at La Belle were superb. Rescheduled gig after they had to stop after 5 songs a few months ago. All ticket holders got in free. They were superb, the place was jumping. I'm getting too old for mosh pits tho!
Just got tickets for Goat in Manchester in October.
Youssou N'dour next week at the Usher Hall.
Lindisfarne on Saturday at the Queens Hall. Haven't seen them live since 1984.
Saw them a couple of years ago. A fun night, with just a hint of nostalgia :agree:Quote:
Originally Posted by grunt
When Alan Hull's son-in-law sings Winter Song, close your eyes and tell me he's not channelling the man himself. :not worth
Went to Lughsadnah festival in Fife this weekend just past - tiny little one dayer. Main acts were Hamish Hawk and Walt Disco, with arts and crafts and a tour of edible flowers in the venues garden. Newport Bakery supplied the food. Excellent event.
I really like Hamish Hawk. Saw him supporting The Proclaimers at Leith Links and have subsequently seen him a couple of times at his own gigs. I had tickets for his album launch gig at the end of the month but he had to reschedule it as he subsequently agreed to go on tour with another act. Unfortunately, we are away on holiday when the rescheduled gig takes place.Quote:
Originally Posted by Northernhibee
I think he’s brilliant. Great songwriter and such a clever lyricist.Quote:
Originally Posted by overdrive