Pre Glasto gigs

[Zoo Music Girl]

going to see Leonard Cohen on Friday. Got ace seats too.

More excited about that than glastonbury!

[russycarps]

Jealous! I've seen him three times but could always handle a bit more.

Edited June 18, 2013 by russycarps

[SonOfTroyMcClure]

Was at the QOTSA rough trade in-store last week. Got all nostalgic (ish) when I realised that the last time I'd seen them was at Glastonbury 2 years ago.

[Riggins]

Got a few coming up before I can get too excited for Glasto, got a run of Glasvegas, Jagwar Ma and Temples on Weds, Thurs, Fri all at the same venue.

Then the Tuesday evening before I leave I'm at The Courteeners pre-Glasto show at the Academy in Liverpool.

[Zoo Music Girl]

yeh, he is truly sensational. It's even more brill now they've ditched the saxaphone and brought in the violin I reckon

every time I see him I vow it will be the last time due to the horrific ticket prices....then he does another tour....I'll be bankrupt if he lives to 90 and carries on touring!

[lucyginger]

I saw Johnny Marr a couple of weeks ago. He was great and got me right in the mood for more live music.

I'm jealous of you going to Leonard Cohen! I foolishly missed him at Glasto before, and have never forgiven myself!

[russycarps]

Yeah it is bloody expensive! That's what stopped me this time. The man's unstoppable though, he's announced a date in September too!

Ticket prices are getting insane. Was thinking of getting tickets for Bjork at Ally Pally until I found out it was £80+ a ticket! For Ally Pally! FFS.

[russycarps]

I saw Johnny Marr a couple of weeks ago. He was great and got me right in the mood for more live music.

I'm jealous of you going to Leonard Cohen! I foolishly missed him at Glasto before, and have never forgiven myself!

Edited June 18, 2013 by russycarps

[Zoo Music Girl]

£80 ally pally!!! I am genuinely shocked and appalled by that! Add to that the costs of a taxi home when you inevitably miss the last train home and you could have a weekend abroad for that!!

[Infinite Jest]

Very jealous of everyone seeing Patti, Leonard and Neil. Seen 'em all before but wouldn't say no to seeing them again...

[Vanderlyle]

Tell me about it! Needless to say I'm not going.

I loved Leonard at Glasto but it was my first time (Glasto and Cohen). Bawled my eyes out.

[russycarps]

Tell me about it! Needless to say I'm not going.

I loved Leonard at Glasto but it was my first time (Glasto and Cohen). Bawled my eyes out.

[4AssedMonkey]

Been a bit sparse Gig-wise recently. Saw some local bands about a month ago (Section 60 & The Sherlocks) which was good. Also going to Mosborough Music Festival this Sunday as it's round the corner from where I live. Planning on seeing The Bedroom Hour, The Darlingtons and Paul Heaton.

Jimmy Cliff is also playing in Sheffield the Monday before Glasto. It's not sold out. So tempted, but the wife would probably kill me. Live music and drinking all day Sunday, Monday night and then driving the Glasto for the best part of a week on Tuesday. There aren't enough brownie points in the world for that!

[somecoolusername]

Saw Neil Young last night and am seeing These New Puritans tomorrow.

I somewhat reluctatntly bought tickets for Bjork at Ally Pally. It was my birthday last week, so I tried to justify it as a present to myself. Plus she's always incredible live, so even though it's Ally Pally I know it'll be worth it

[russycarps]

Saw Neil Young last night and am seeing These New Puritans tomorrow.

I somewhat reluctatntly bought tickets for Bjork at Ally Pally. It was my birthday last week, so I tried to justify it as a present to myself. Plus she's always incredible live, so even though it's Ally Pally I know it'll be worth it

[Riggins]

This thread has inadvertently made me excited to see Leonard Cohen in September. Only grabbed the cheap seats, £25 or so so we've got nosebleeds but I'm very much looking forward to it anyway.

[lucyginger]

oh dont worry, he was crap at glasto......honest........

spot on about marr though, I thought he was brill when i saw him the other week. Clashes arent kind for hima t glasto though (I think)

[When Jokers Attack]

Had a great week of gigs: Quadrophenia, Shakey and now rounding it all off tonight with The Boss. Born To Run in full I'm hoping for.

[Vanderlyle]

For anyone going on Friday - my favourite performance of Chelsea Hotel #2 - classic Leonard intro-banter, and a nice paired-down performance of the tune.

[Zoo Music Girl]

Saw Patti Smith last night in London. Fuck me she was good. It's an absolute crime against humanity that she's not ay Glasto. She's set the bar incredibly high and I defy anyone to beat it next week. Even Nick Cave actually.

[Riggins]

Glasvegas were good last night, I honestly believe they're a step above many of the bands that came from the same landfill indie era. They have some brilliant songs.

Jagwar Ma tonight, I loved half of their album and am on the fence for the rest so hopefully seeing them live will make it click for me.

[Midnight Man]

Saw Patti Smith last night in London. Fuck me she was good. It's an absolute crime against humanity that she's not ay Glasto. She's set the bar incredibly high and I defy anyone to beat it next week. Even Nick Cave actually.

[Zoo Music Girl]

I'll second that. Particularly from the Lenny Kaye interlude it just got stronger and stronger - 'Rock N Roll Nigger' was awesome

[Midnight Man]

That's the first time I've her live and it exceeded expectations which were already pretty high, based on reports from anyone who has seen her live. (I think Goldfrapp might struggle to make such an impression this weekend!)

Yes - it's a shame PS won't be at Glastonbury, though cutting that 2 hour set by half would be tricky. Great night.

[Zoo Music Girl]

My first time was at a festival (Electric Picnic last year) and she blew me away. Last night exceeded that though! I really think that might be the best gig I've ever seen.