Live gigs - Who you've seen were they good, bad etc.

[chuckles07]

On 12/2/2022 at 9:20 PM, gigpusher said:

I also had First Aid Kit in Manchester on Wednesday. They were brilliant. Beautiful voices, lots of chatter. Great mix of new and old songs. 

 

Yep can confirm. It was a life affirming show. I was down stairs and the crowd was fantastic. It was  very much a two way love in. excellent stuff.

Edited December 4, 2022 by chuckles07
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[t0paz]

11 hours ago, Pr0paneNightm4re said:

Saw Bob Vylan for the third time tonight. Unreal show full of pride and emotion. Even had both members of slaves come for songs

Yeah, they were excellent. Really hoping for them to play one of the main stages at Glasto next year.

[grumpyhack]

Saw the Small Fakers last night.  Some people are sniffy about tribute bands but when the original is no more it's often the only chance to experience the sounds of a band you've loved live.  The Fakers were superb.  Spot on and very entertaining.  Highly recommended for any lovers of The Small Faces. You won't be disappointed.

[benali]

Steve Mason on Friday, he's doing a bunch of small venues so Heartbreakers in Southampton was rammed. He played Squares which was both amazing and surprising because in all the times I've seen him he's never done a Beta Band songs.

Last night went back to Heartbreakers so watch Dead Rabbits who were really great. They are local to here so the crowd was fun.

Only have 1 gig booked before now and Xmas but it's Black Country New Road so has the potential to be the best show of the year.

Edited December 4, 2022 by benali

[lemons]

Bicep audio visual show up a level last night 

[gigpusher]

9 hours ago, grumpyhack said:

Saw the Small Fakers last night.  Some people are sniffy about tribute bands but when the original is no more it's often the only chance to experience the sounds of a band you've loved live.  The Fakers were superb.  Spot on and very entertaining.  Highly recommended for any lovers of The Small Faces. You won't be disappointed.

I actually think in many instances now tribute bands may be better than the real thing. 

[BlueDaze]

On 12/3/2022 at 7:17 PM, CaledonianGonzo said:

Is A Feeling That Never Came actually the best thing they've ever done?

very possibly

(imho)

Edited December 4, 2022 by BlueDaze
almost daring to have an opinion

[kalifire]

Just back from Jacob Collier in Melbourne tonight (my time).

Just a spectacular talent, with a top tier band backing him.

[Skip997]

On 12/3/2022 at 11:19 PM, Pr0paneNightm4re said:

Saw Bob Vylan for the third time tonight. Unreal show full of pride and emotion. Even had both members of slaves come for songs

They were by far and away the most interesting, "edgy" and different act I saw at Glastonbury this year.

[Superscally]

1 minute ago, Skip997 said:

They were by far and away the most interesting, "edgy" and different act I saw at Glastonbury this year.

If only I wasn't so fucking tired the next day as a result 🤣

[Boomtowner]

Another electrifying gig by the Reytons at Newcastle, great support from the Lottery Winners and the Clause, I'd go see all 3 on the Farm 

[Skip997]

2 hours ago, Skip997 said:

They were by far and away the most interesting, "edgy" and different act I saw at Glastonbury this year.

Just realised I forgot about Billy Nomates who was up there in the "most interesting, "edgy" and different" stakes.

[gigpusher]

8 minutes ago, Skip997 said:

Just realised I forgot about Billy Nomates who was up there in the "most interesting, "edgy" and different" stakes.

Have missed her so many times but finally catching her next year at New Century Hall. 

[Skip997]

Just now, gigpusher said:

Have missed her so many times but finally catching her next year at New Century Hall. 

Much more lively on stage than I expected, very high energy.

[Punisher]

This is a bit old but I saw MUNA a few weeks ago and they were fantastic! Amazing live and really knew how to put on a show.

Would love to see them at the farm but I think they’re opening for Taylor Swift in the US around that time.

Edited December 5, 2022 by Punisher

[Punisher]

On 11/25/2022 at 5:16 PM, Dales said:

Finally got to see Wet Leg last night. Great fun and can see what all the fuss is about, they will be most welcome at any festivals I go to next year. The place went crazy when they ended on Chaise Lounge. Short gig and all over by 10pm. Think they just played the full album.

It was a nice gig with the excellent Coach Party supporting, I got in to them last year after hearing them at a few festivals.

A nice bonus was Lava La Rue, the other support . Have to admit, I knew nothing about her before the gig and was pleasently surprised. She has a wondeful voice and a few decent tunes. Can see her having a big future and would be happy to see her again.

It really seems like they’ve improved a lot and that’s great. I saw them back in April on their album release tour and they weren’t the best, quiet vocals and zero stage presence.

Hoping they’ll play at the farm next year so I can see them again.

[Gnomicide]

If anyone is on their way to First Aid Kit in Liverpool, turn around.

 

[deschwah]

On 12/4/2022 at 8:44 PM, lemons said:

Bicep audio visual show up a level last night 

You mean this? What a show 👌🏼

 

[John the Moth]

Currently waiting for Khruangbin to take the stage. Kamasi Washington and his band were support. They were fucking immense, I tell thee 😁

[gigpusher]

2 hours ago, John the Moth said:

Currently waiting for Khruangbin to take the stage. Kamasi Washington and his band were support. They were fucking immense, I tell thee 😁

That's a pretty great support act!!

[John the Moth]

24 minutes ago, gigpusher said:

That's a pretty great support act!!

Superb! Khruangbin were incredible too. Especially liked the cheeky little fills they did between songs, psychedelic reworkings of old school hip hop, Tina Turner etc.

[Pipine]

Went to Abba Voyage last night, very impressive.  Really stunning lighting / staging - what looks like a fairly standard stage to begin with turns into a really amazing immersive experience with really impressive effects using lights, lasers and mirrors.

The avatars look so real, they only lose you slightly when they’re shown extra large and you can see that slight computer game unrealness close up.. but overall it’s pretty easy to buy into the idea that you’re watching a live gig.

Would love to see other classic gigs done this way or just the lighting designs and staging done for other live artists as it was breathtaking.  I guess the purpose built venue was a big part of that though so maybe not so doable. 

[Gnomicide]

Paolo Nutini at Liverpool Arena last night, excellent show, setlist was very heavy on the new album, which is no bad thing. His voice is something else.

[theciderviking]

Paul Heaton supported by Billy Bragg last night in Manchester, absolutely incredible and a great job of livening up a pretty flat crowd after the football result! Plus, after all the stops he pulled out to please as many fans a possible, what an absolute legend! (And £30 tickets too 🤩)

[garc1a]

the nightmare before Christmas last night  at Wembley arena.. With the cast doing it live, guest pheobe bridgers , London p orchestra. was Incredible with orchestra playng  over video. was perfect sound, timing and great experience. Made me think today, some classical orchestra again a big musical sing song with video would go down a treat.

Was very impressed with the sound last night. 

There's been a few over the years, hacienda and I remember listening to ride of the valkaries on the pyramid.  Tho I imagine the cost and logistics of many of these productions rule most out. 

Edited December 11, 2022 by garc1a