Black Grape

[eastynh]

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/black-grape-reunion-shaun-ryder-8757498

Back and playing festivals.

Please let them be at Glasto.

Is anyone remotely interested in them any more? Has anyone else seen them before?

[kalifire]

I've not seen them but It's Great is indeed great. I'd love to see them.

[matt2007]

They headlined a Pheonix festival, (was it '97?) and were fun, nothing great but fun. I like In The Name of the Father

[kalifire]

"Playing 20 festivals in the coming months".

This must happen.

[Badlands]

The first album is fantastic but that second one was awful.

Is there a demand for their return? Why not just bring Kermit along on a Mondays tour for a few songs.

[eastynh]

"Playing 20 festivals in the coming months".

This must happen.

Other stage Saturday

Chemical Brother

Hot Chip

Black Grape

??????

[Mardy]

3 good songs 20 years ago. Not enough to justify their continued existence.

Edited March 5, 2015 by Mardy

[hurdy]

If it's anything like the last Mondays gig I went to I'll leave it. Easily the worst thing I ever saw live.

[Gazsimmo1980]

Never got to see Black Grape, had tickets to see them at Doncaster Dome and they split up the day of the show. The venue called my mums house just as we were about to set off to advise us it had been cancelled. Was particularly gutted as we had sold Blur tickets for the same night to go see Black Grape instead. It's Great When You're Straight is still played regularly in our house. Don't think the world is crying out for them to reform, but I would go along I reckon, given the chance.

Edited March 5, 2015 by Gazsimmo1980

[kalifire]

If it's anything like the last Mondays gig I went to I'll leave it. Easily the worst thing I ever saw live.

I can imagine this. But surely you see a band like this knowing it will likely be a shambolic, chaotic mess, underlined by a great baseline and dollops of funk? The beauty is in the madness. Why was it so awful?

Edited March 5, 2015 by kalifire

[Perks]

Yeah, this would be fun, i'm in. saw them supporting blur in Dublin in 96, was so ace, had great fun. Now Ryder is back on form again, this could work.

[Mezhyp1]

Other stage Saturday

Chemical Brother

Hot Chip

Black Grape

??????

Surely they wouldn't place this high now?

[hurdy]

I can imagine this. But surely you see a band like this knowing it will likely be a shambolic, chaotic mess, underlined by a great baseline and dollops of funk? The beauty is in the madness. Why was it so awful?

Seen them before when it was exactly like that. This time it was awful. If it wasn't for his sobriety I'd have said Ryder was off his face. Couldn't remember any words, even failed reading from his crib sheets, mumbling and incoherent. The band were a mess and the only thing half decent was Rowetta (I think it was her, could be wrong) but they were so bad even her vocals were ear jarring in comparison.

The venue was half empty by mid set and there must have been a third left at the end (never been able to walk across the academy floor mid set before). I only stayed in case they played WFL.

Edit: my bad, just checked the date it was Ryde solo, not the Mondays which may explain the problems with the band. He was still awful though and only four years or so ago so I hope he is back on form. I'll find out at Butlins in November, the Mondays are def playing that.

Edited March 5, 2015 by hurdy

[eFestivals]

I bumped into Black Grape on the street outside the Astoria about 15 years ago, and gave them all efestivals t-shirts.

Their agent has been hawking them around for shows this summer, as for some reason efests is on his mailing list.

[russycarps]

Some things are best left in the past.

Black Grape and my dalliance with Emma Sharpe being just 2 examples.

[Perks]

Seen them before when it was exactly like that. This time it was awful. If it wasn't for his sobriety I'd have said Ryder was off his face. Couldn't remember any words, even failed reading from his crib sheets, mumbling and incoherent. The band were a mess and the only thing half decent was Rowetta (I think it was her, could be wrong) but they were so bad even her vocals were ear jarring in comparison.

The venue was half empty by mid set and there must have been a third left at the end (never been able to walk across the academy floor mid set before). I only stayed in case they played WFL.

I've seen the Mondays like that, and my pal saw Ryder on a solo tour and said it was criminal. Place was empty mid set. But. The Mondays played Godiva last year and were on top form, I was shocked, Ryder looked interested and it was really good fun. So on that basis, I'm thinking Black Grape could work again.

[hurdy]

I've seen the Mondays like that, and my pal saw Ryder on a solo tour and said it was criminal. Place was empty mid set. But. The Mondays played Godiva last year and were on top form, I was shocked, Ryder looked interested and it was really good fun. So on that basis, I'm thinking Black Grape could work again.

Yeah, I was mistaken it was that solo tour I was talking about. Good to hear about Godiva though, got me a little bit kobe interested in seeing them later this year.

[Osama Jim Laden]

I've seen the Mondays twice in the last three years & was fully expecting a car crash, but nah, they were sober, up for it & on form.. On that basis, confident that Black Grape would be fine live but depends on their draw anymore..

Is anyone that arsed to see them still?

I'd probably go, Kelly's Heroes, ITNOTF & Reverend all smashing tunes, but doubt Glastonbury would book them

[eastynh]

There is no reason for Black Grape to be as shambolic as the Mondays. The musicians in Black Grape are far better than the Mondays musicians.

I never thought that I would ever get the opportunity to see them again so I am a little excited this morning.

[eastynh]

Surely they wouldn't place this high now?

No mate probably not. But it would be a fantastic few hours if they did.

[theboytaff]

This would be a great booking. Never thought I'd get a chance to see these. I've seen Mondays twice with mixed success. But being the ever optimist.....

[Spindles]

I really enjoyed both both albums, having absolutely hated the mondays this always surprised me.

Kermit's voice was always a great counterpoint to Shaun Ryder.

[Brave Sir Robin]

Would prefer the Mondays, but would be very happy with Black Grape. Pretty much that whole first album would be great fun to see at the festival.

[ThomThomDrum]

Saw them back in 95 I think. Memory is pretty fuzzy on this. Im nearly sure they supported the Prodigy in a gig I was at??? Or else it may have been Leftfield/Orbital, or the likes, but nearly sure it as the Prodigy.

They were a bit of a laugh as far as I recall, but nothing to write home about. I very much would not get excited about them reforming, or playing Glasto.

It could all be very car crashy...............Is Shaun Ryder effectively not an extra in the Walking Dead these days..........

[The Nal]

Saw them back in 95 I think. Memory is pretty fuzzy on this. Im nearly sure they supported the Prodigy in a gig I was at??? Or else it may have been Leftfield/Orbital, or the likes, but nearly sure it as the Prodigy.

Prodigy in December 96 in the Point.