ryan.smith Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 So I saw them on the first night of their UK tour this week in Manchester. Absolutely phenomenal (although as my favourite band, I am biased). I would love to see them back in 2015. Seeing them on the JP stage with Bruce appearing (and then Brian guesting with The Boss later that night) back in 2009 was fantastic. And then 2011 on the Pyramid was amazing: early Saturday afternoon, the sun breaking through after about 36 hours of rain, walking on-stage to the sax solo from Jungleland, then a set over an hour long - incredible! They've sold out pretty much the entirety of this tour I believe (2 nights at Manchester Apollo, Ally Pally, Cardiff Arena, Birmingham Academy and Edinburgh Corn Exchange) so they're very popular. I would love to seem them move up the Pyramid or up towards the top of the Other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostdancer1 Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 they're definitely bigger now than they were in 2011, so a bit higher on the Pyramid or perhaps 3rd on the Other Stage? maybe 2nd or even headline JP? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHPVjcSbiKQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggins Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 I'll be seeing them in Cardiff on Saturday and I can't wait. Would love them anywhere at Glasto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan.smith Posted November 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 I'll be seeing them in Cardiff on Saturday and I can't wait. Would love them anywhere at Glasto. You'll have a great time The setlist they've been doing is fantastic - some lovely surprises in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Devereux Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Seen them last night, it's the quietest I've ever seen the Apollo. They sold the Monday out and added a second date which didn't! Thought the sound was poor early on last night, but yeah deffo a few surprises in the set and they've been mixing it up a fair bit so far on the European tour so it keeps you guessing which is good! Would love to seem them at Glasto, Other stage late afternoon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tables innit Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Seeing them tonight at Ally Pally. Cant ruddy wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBarbour Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Great gig in Manchester. Stumbled upon them a good few years ago at Leeds fest playing the lock up stage. Wouldn't mind if Brian did a Horrible Crowes set if he's about at Glasto as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan.smith Posted November 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Great gig in Manchester. Stumbled upon them a good few years ago at Leeds fest playing the lock up stage. Wouldn't mind if Brian did a Horrible Crowes set if he's about at Glasto as well I saw him and Ian Perkins do a HC set on the Revival Tour with Chuck Ragan a couple of years ago. It was fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Great gig in Manchester. Stumbled upon them a good few years ago at Leeds fest playing the lock up stage. Wouldn't mind if Brian did a Horrible Crowes set if he's about at Glasto as well Add them to the all new Crow Stage. Counting Crows Black Crowes Sheryl Crow Hirrible Crows Crow Black Chicken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Crow ded house? If they did get on it would be on a technicaliteh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisTGA Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 This. Hoping they get a high Pyramid slot, but I think they might all be taken by the flavours of the month. I'd quite like to see them in a tent tho, they sometimes get lost on open air stages. Seeing them Sunday in Birmingham so all is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggins Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 You'll have a great time The setlist they've been doing is fantastic - some lovely surprises in there Yeah I've been keeping up with the setlists on the tour and they've been awesome so far. They have so many great songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyds Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Seeing them Sunday in Birmingham so all is good. I was going to go to that gig but I hate the O2 with a fiery passion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisTGA Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 I was going to go to that gig but I hate the O2 with a fiery passion Yeah me neither, but I've gotta catch them whilst they're here. Prefer the old Carling Academy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyds Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Yeah me neither, but I've gotta catch them whilst they're here. Prefer the old Carling Academy? Yeah, it was much more open, my main problem with the O2 is that, when it's full to capacity, half the crowd is stuck behind those bloody pillars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisTGA Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Yeah, it was much more open, my main problem with the O2 is that, when it's full to capacity, half the crowd is stuck behind those bloody pillars Yeah, and if you're late at all, you're pretty much guaranteed to see nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseboy11 Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Been offered a ticket to them for £15 so going to go the Cardiff gig tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlastoSimon Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Been offered a ticket to them for £15 so going to go the Cardiff gig tonight. Do give a report on here, was tempted by that but was put off at the idea of seeing them in the arena. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseboy11 Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Do give a report on here, was tempted by that but was put off at the idea of seeing them in the arena. Will do, I am a fan of them on record but was disappointed at Reading a few years ago. Interested to see them at their own gig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseboy11 Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Was actually really impressed by them, their sound filled the arena well. Although it wasn't particularly busy so not sure how well it actually sold. Band were on top form and a lot better than when I saw them the first time! Hadn't actually heard the new album but everything off of it sounded good to me. Massive setlist from what it seemed. Felt like close to thirty songs. Would definitely go see them again if they play Glasto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggins Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 I was at the Cardiff gig too. Thought they were excellent. Their songs came across so well live. They must have played 25-30 songs and a mixture from across all their albums. They've been mixing up their setlist a bit from what I gather and seemed to be deciding it as they went along which was quite nice. Not much chat, just song after song. Very good indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justanothername Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 (edited) They played 24 songs at Cardiff and how Old White Lincoln wasn't one of I don't know Correction: 27 songs apparently Edited November 23, 2014 by justanothername Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlastoSimon Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Sounds good! Glad they translated well to an arena setting, have been impressed by them in academies. Hopefully they appear at Glastonbury next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemosabe Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 they were fantastic cant wait to see them at a festival this summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Festival Liam Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 I've bloody loved then for a few years now and I have always hoped they would at some point make the leap upwards in popularity/venues. I thought they might "do a Kings of Leon" - in terms of make a few albums of small success in the UK and then break through with a big album. I guess that chance has now passed but it's great to see them still selling out tours without any real album/single smashes.Second on Other this year? I think unlikely to return to Pyramid this time. Too big for JP unless they headline? Or am I exaggerating them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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