Eric Potts
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They're very much in The Pogues territory.I don't know much about The Mary Wallopers but going with some mates who highly recommend them- and its a Friday!
They're very much in The Pogues territory.I don't know much about The Mary Wallopers but going with some mates who highly recommend them- and its a Friday!
Off the back of this - Little Simz was fantastic last weekend, a great show and hits throughout. Brought out Cleo Sol to perform 'Woman' with her, a great night (although its a nightmare getting up to Ally Pally)Seeing Bruce Springsteen at Hyde Park this weekend - not my usual cup of tea but heard he does a great show and the good lady is very excited.
Later in the year seeing Little Simz at Ally Pally, very excited for that one!
I saw Ditz at Mutations a couple of weekends ago and very much reminded me of Gilla Band.Haven't been able to get to much recently but I am going to see Gilla Band at Fabric in December. One of the best Live Acts around, would recommend them highly.
That is pretty busy, I find October and November always good months for gig going.It's been pretty busy at Chalk for the Mahones and friends recently.
A fortnight ago:
Mutations Friday - Porridge Radio were the best that I have seen them, really excellent. Public Service Broadcasting were very accomplished, but I do find their uber-geekiness a little irritating.
Mutations Sunday - Steve Mason: I enjoyed his show, but it was a bit karaoke - no band, just him and a mate on keys. Gruff Rhys - magnificent, as ever. We were in the presence of greatness. Django Django - hugely euphoric, and impossible to keep still to. I haven't listened to them for years, so it was lovely to be reminded just how good they are.
This week we missed JAMC on Thursday and The Mary Wallopers on Friday - can't afford everything, now can we?
Last night Dutty Moonshine Big Band were great fun, especially if you enjoy mash ups of electronic dance music and brass extravaganzas.
Jim Bob and The Popguns tonight.
Bob Vylan next Friday.
Knocked Loose in March and the Sepultura farewell tour is all I have booked currently, should be some good gigs.So a new year- what have people got planned ahead.
I have tickets for Pom Poko, Idles, The Lovely Eggs, The Wedding Present. Seapower and Yard Act.
Taylor Swift in Paris, Edinburgh and Vienna (possible London blag too). Currently no Glastonbury (although I am working on that), so Beautiful Days is set to be my main festival of the summer.So a new year- what have people got planned ahead.
I have tickets for Pom Poko, Idles, The Lovely Eggs, The Wedding Present. Seapower and Yard Act.
You might want to check out Cultura Tres at the Albert on Feb 16 featuring Sepultura bassist Paulo Xisto Pinto Jnr.Knocked Loose in March and the Sepultura farewell tour is all I have booked currently, should be some good gigs.
I swerved on The Great Escape last year and didn't really miss it. Might try it again this May. I did enjoy Mutations which is very similar but with more established bands and no queuing.Just Gruff Rhys instore at the end of the month and then Tricky at the Roundhouse in March so far. Great Escape booked also.
Have you got the Dice app? Since Resident stopped listing gigs, Dice has been far and away the best way to find out what’s on at all venues in Brighton (and anywhere else). Download it!Taylor Swift in Paris, Edinburgh and Vienna (possible London blag too). Currently no Glastonbury (although I am working on that), so Beautiful Days is set to be my main festival of the summer.
Closer to home I'll be looking to kick off the year with Black Honey at the Concorde. I need to review the gig lists for Chalk, the Hope, Albert and GDS for more options.
I shall check it out!Have you got the Dice app? Since Resident stopped listing gigs, Dice has been far and away the best way to find out what’s on at all venues in Brighton (and anywhere else). Download it!
My last gig of 2023 and one I'm not sure will be topped for a long time.16/12/2023 - Sleep Token at The OVO Arena Wembley.
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What a band, what a community, what a night.
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My artist of 2023 didn't disappoint with their show. A pulsating mix of genres from pop to RnB, Hip Hop and Metal.
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Part way through the show they announced the vocalist was ill and struggling to sing, so the crowd were the vocalists for three songs which was an incredible coming together.
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Vessel managed to sing towards the end for a triumphant end to a massive 2023 for the band. If you ever get the chance to see them then take it as they are amazing performers.
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