Live Music 2013

[Trufflehound]

When a band reaches a certain level of critical hype (they had just won the Mercury) it brings out the cultural tourists who have more interest in being pictured with their mates there than in the music being played. They think it is reasonable to;

1) Spend the whole gig recording songs on their Iphone/IPad!! obstructing other's view.

2) Wait until "their" song is played and then rudely barge through people to get to the front, to only as soon as it finishes get straight back out, no apologies.

3) Talk over the bands quiet moments (to be fair shouldn't be a problem with Savages!)

It's the usual gig complaints and normally, I'm pretty fogiving with the odd indescretion (I mean we've all been drunk at a gig before... right) it's just the sheer number of them, all at the same time does me in, which I can only ascribe to hype.

To be fair, the bell-end count when I saw Alt-J a couple of months ago was also pretty high. Mainly due to point 3), which is about the only thing on the planet guaranteed to get my blood boiling.

The same twunts at the same festival later that same evening also nearly ruined my Sigur Ros experience for the same reason.

 

[spring hall convert]

To be fair, the bell-end count when I saw Alt-J a couple of months ago was also pretty high. Mainly due to point 3), which is about the only thing on the planet guaranteed to get my blood boiling.

The same twunts at the same festival later that same evening also nearly ruined my Sigur Ros experience for the same reason.

I am ashamed to say there was one time (after Albion vs Newcastle if I remember correctly) that I was particuarly "tired and emotional" at an Explosions In The Sky gig. I thought I was still at the football by all accounts and was being pretty loud and annoying, though in my defence I was right at the back of the Concorde. Whilst I'm in no way excusing my behaviour, if I'm at the back and the chat is too loud, it's normally my signal to get a bit closer.

 

[Trufflehound]

I am ashamed to say there was one time (after Albion vs Newcastle if I remember correctly) that I was particuarly "tired and emotional" at an Explosions In The Sky gig. I thought I was still at the football by all accounts and was being pretty loud and annoying, though in my defence I was right at the back of the Concorde. Whilst I'm in no way excusing my behaviour, if I'm at the back and the chat is too loud, it's normally my signal to get a bit closer.

I agree getting closer is usually the answer. At Alt-J however, the place was so rammed I couldn't get through without being equally annoying myself.

And at Sigur Ros we were at the front at the start, to no avail. Had to move around about 5 times before finding a decent spot.

Normally at festivals I either make for the front at the start, or just avoid the quieter bands completely.

 

[catfish]

I wish I could have afforded it. I assume it was rather good?

He was awesome. Show lasted well over 3 hours with about 6 encores. His voice seems to be even richer than it was when I last saw him.

 

[Mr Banana]

They've cancelled their Bestival show with no real reason which I'm rather annoyed about. My only complaint with Besti is it tends to not really have enough furious rock music, they were going to fill the hole Iceage did for me last year.

Drenge might do the job for you. Unlucky about Beth and her hot mob

 

[spring hall convert]

Drenge might do the job for you. Unlucky about Beth and her hot mob

I'd missed them on the bill. Thanks for that, much appreciated

 

[spring hall convert]

Did anyone catch King Khan & The Shrines last night at The Haunt?

I couldn't go but the last time I saw them it was a full on party/riot. Unbelievable fun.

Anyone braving the Isle of Wight for Bestival Thursday?

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Saw Jeffrey Lewis last night. Cracking night and he was on good form. The Frau spent some time talking to him about the graphic novelist Alan Moore after the show as well. And I was seemingly the only male without a check shirt, trucker cap and facial hair.

 

[rcf0712]

Just gone large on vintage, Television in Fremantle at the Fly By Night in October ($80), City and Colour at Belvoir in December ($75) and the Boss at Perth Arena in February with The E Street Band (minus Big Clarence of course) in "B grade" for $210!!!!! Bring it on......

 

[Trufflehound]

Heading into heart of the my bloody valentine 'holocaust' tonight.

For the first time in 36 years of gig-going, the ear plugs are at the ready...

 

[spring hall convert]

Heading into heart of the my bloody valentine 'holocaust' tonight.

For the first time in 36 years of gig-going, the ear plugs are at the ready...

Lucky bugger, I've seen them a number of times (all post comeback, too young to have gone first time round.) but the best show I've seen of theirs soundwise was undoubtedly the Hammersmith show in March this year. New stuff sounded excellent live & we could even hear the vocals for once. Hope you are in for the same treat, report back if you can!

 

[catfish]

Off to the Concorde 2 tonight to Steve Vai. Anyone else for a dose of strat abuse?

 

[Flex Your Head]

I might have to travel down for this - Sunday October 6th - Free at the Green Door Store

GUTS ALL-DAYER
Featuring: Fever Dream + Tyrannosaurus Dead + Birdskulls + GUM + The Hundredth Anniversary + Hella Better Dancer + Ides + Bayy + Object Object

I've not seen all of the bands before, but the ones in bold are bloody brilliant. Fever Dream in particular are fantastic and destined for bigger things (and I have a bit of a crush on the bassist).

 

[CorgiRegisteredFriend]

I might have to travel down for this - Sunday October 6th - Free at the Green Door Store

GUTS ALL-DAYER
Featuring: Fever Dream + Tyrannosaurus Dead + Birdskulls + GUM + The Hundredth Anniversary + Hella Better Dancer + Ides + Bayy + Object Object

I've not seen all of the bands before, but the ones in bold are bloody brilliant. Fever Dream in particular are fantastic and destined for bigger things (and I have a bit of a crush on the bassist).

Promotors put on a lot of free day time stuff at Green Door Store. Most of it looks pretty good. Will check out Fever Dream- thanks for heads up.

 

[Egon Spengler]

Did anyone catch King Khan & The Shrines last night at The Haunt?

I couldn't go but the last time I saw them it was a full on party/riot. Unbelievable fun.

Anyone braving the Isle of Wight for Bestival Thursday?

I toyed with the idea, they were great fun at End of the Road at the weekend but twice in 3 days would be too much of a good thing.

 

[Flex Your Head]

Promotors put on a lot of free day time stuff at Green Door Store. Most of it looks pretty good. Will check out Fever Dream- thanks for heads up.

Not the best sound quality, but pretty good. They're even better turned up loud in a small, sweaty venue:

 

[CorgiRegisteredFriend]

Not the best sound quality, but pretty good. They're even better turned up loud in a small, sweaty venue:

Cant quite beat a female bassist- especially one wearing glasses.
I will have to seriously look out for this festival next year.

 

[Flex Your Head]

The lovely female drummer beats the crap out of her kit too - probably the best drummer I saw at Indietracks.
They're the sort of band where a slot on the Jools Holland programme could make them huge.

Actually, that gives me a new thread idea...

 

[tinycowboy]

This is a long shot, but does anyone happen to have a spare Deerhunter ticket (or one they'd be willing to sell)?? My wife wants to go for her birthday, but I've only managed to get one ticket. Can't really send her on her own. Thanks!

 

[Mr Banana]

This is a long shot, but does anyone happen to have a spare Deerhunter ticket (or one they'd be willing to sell)?? My wife wants to go for her birthday, but I've only managed to get one ticket. Can't really send her on her own. Thanks!

Sold out at the moment, sir, but I reckon I can grab you one between now and then. Can you message me/post on here if you get sorted?