[Music] The Live Music thread

[Sid and the Sharknados]

I am also going to English teacher on friday, have enjoyed the singles so far and they are pretty decent live.

I've seen them twice, once in their own right at the Hebden Bridge Trades Club, once opening for Yard Act in London.

Now, I was unreasonably drunk on both occasions by the time they came on, but I described them at the time of the gig in Hebden Bridge as "fine". Having just read the WhatsApp exchange from the time to see how I described them, I think it's reasonable to consider me an unreliable witness.

"Fine" is significantly more praise than my friends at the Yard Act gig gave them . I spent most of their set at that gig arguing with a Derby* fan in the queue for the bar.

Hope you enjoy it

*May not have been a Derby fan, or even a sentient object.

 

[Binney on acid]

Just saw Loreena McKennitt at The London Palladium. Completely and utterly sublime.

 

[Hotchilidog]

Wandering Hearts at the Komedia just superb. Feeder on thursday this is a good week

 

[Hotchilidog]

Feeder's short but sweet acoustic album launch at Chalk was a delight last night. Seemed a bit odd to play what are quite rocky new tracks acoustically but the trademark melodies meant that it did indeed work. A few old bangers checked in for good measure rounded out a very pleasant evening. Pet Needs at the Hope on the 20th probably my next gig.

 

[pasty]

Well I enjoyed the day. Saw a couple BIMM bands, was pleasantly surprised by Lucy Spraggan who was very entertaining.

Took Mrs P to see James Blunt at The Albert Hall on Wednesday (brownie point gathering only you understand) and Lucy Spraggan was the support. I’d never heard of her before and must say I thoroughly enjoyed her set

As an aside, both surprised and disappointed the only draught lager available in The Albert Hall was Stella

 

[Machiavelli]

Went to two performances on Saturday
Shabaka Hutchings at Resident. We found a place right by the stage and were immediately met by about 15 different flutes. Shabaka went on to play (solo) these flutes unamplified for nearly an hour. He would have gone on for more given the choice. What a treat. This is one of the most talented British musicians at the start of a new journey shifting from the sax (and clarinet) to flute-based material. What a privilege to witness this, as the setting -- small venue, solo and no amplification -- was perfect to showcase this new direction. It revealed the tonal differences between the flutes, which are produced all around the world and have been for millennia, bringing distinctions in form and sound. Pretty sure Shabaka is at the start of a long journey with flutes, as he's been amassing flutes from around the world (the Bulgarian -- with just one hole -- was something else) and got a network of suppliers through that process.
Johnny Marr at The Dome. You've got to love JM and he's also one of the most talented and ground-breaking British musicians over the past 40+ years. He's still got it and he played 8-10 Smiths songs, which were delightful. I don't have any of his solo albums and enjoyed a good proportion of these, but didn't feel as fresh and thrilled by this as I was by the Shabaka experience.

 

[CorgiRegisteredFriend]

Went to two performances on Saturday
Shabaka Hutchings at Resident. We found a place right by the stage and were immediately met by about 15 different flutes. Shabaka went on to play (solo) these flutes unamplified for nearly an hour. He would have gone on for more given the choice. What a treat. This is one of the most talented British musicians at the start of a new journey shifting from the sax (and clarinet) to flute-based material. What a privilege to witness this, as the setting -- small venue, solo and no amplification -- was perfect to showcase this new direction. It revealed the tonal differences between the flutes, which are produced all around the world and have been for millennia, bringing distinctions in form and sound. Pretty sure Shabaka is at the start of a long journey with flutes, as he's been amassing flutes from around the world (the Bulgarian -- with just one hole -- was something else) and got a network of suppliers through that process.
Johnny Marr at The Dome. You've got to love JM and he's also one of the most talented and ground-breaking British musicians over the past 40+ years. He's still got it and he played 8-10 Smiths songs, which were delightful. I don't have any of his solo albums and enjoyed a good proportion of these, but didn't feel as fresh and thrilled by this as I was by the Shabaka experience.

I did see a setlist for Johnny Marr and was surprised by how many Smiths songs he played. I’m sure fans would have been delighted by this. Not familiar with any of his solo songs but this sounds like a decent night.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Went to two performances on Saturday
Shabaka Hutchings at Resident. We found a place right by the stage and were immediately met by about 15 different flutes. Shabaka went on to play (solo) these flutes unamplified for nearly an hour. He would have gone on for more given the choice. What a treat. This is one of the most talented British musicians at the start of a new journey shifting from the sax (and clarinet) to flute-based material. What a privilege to witness this, as the setting -- small venue, solo and no amplification -- was perfect to showcase this new direction. It revealed the tonal differences between the flutes, which are produced all around the world and have been for millennia, bringing distinctions in form and sound. Pretty sure Shabaka is at the start of a long journey with flutes, as he's been amassing flutes from around the world (the Bulgarian -- with just one hole -- was something else) and got a network of suppliers through that process.
Johnny Marr at The Dome. You've got to love JM and he's also one of the most talented and ground-breaking British musicians over the past 40+ years. He's still got it and he played 8-10 Smiths songs, which were delightful. I don't have any of his solo albums and enjoyed a good proportion of these, but didn't feel as fresh and thrilled by this as I was by the Shabaka experience.

The Shabaka experience sounds incredible on many levels. What a privilege.

The new album has been given lots of spins in our household.

 

[Machiavelli]

The Shabaka experience sounds incredible on many levels. What a privilege.

The new album has been given lots of spins in our household.

It's getting loads of spins in ours too.
You might want to get on to Rough Trade Berlin and see if they can get him in. I suspect that when he's next in the vicinity, he'd jump at the opportunity.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

It's getting loads of spins in ours too.
You might want to get on to Rough Trade Berlin and see if they can get him in. I suspect that when he's next in the vicinity, he'd jump at the opportunity.

I plan to go to Rough Trade this weekend (it opened yesterday), I'll ask...in fact I will demand!

It was always an anomoly that for all of Berlin's cultural richness it does not have many record stores like Resident or Rough Trade....until now that is. They also have a coffee bar and serve craft beer. I'll take some sandwiches and just stay there all day I think.

 

[big nuts]

Arcade Fire playing at Brixton Academy in July - Thursday 4th & Friday 5th July.

Just got a Friday Stalls ticket.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Arcade Fire playing at Brixton Academy in July - Thursday 4th & Friday 5th July.

Just got a Friday Stalls ticket.

This is one of the “first album” gigs? It will be great. I’m hoping they do something over here.

 

[morematey]

Anyone got any tips for The Great Escape festival next month?

 

[Pogue Mahone]

It’s hard to guess who’s going to turn up, or whether it will go ahead at this point.

Why is this UK festival being boycotted and how is Barclays involved?

Half of the line-up of one of the UK's best festivals has signed a statement demanding The Great Escape drop their sponsorship with Barclays bank. Here's why.

www.euronews.com

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

Theatre Of Hate - tonight - CANCELLED

sorry

 

[morematey]

It’s hard to guess who’s going to turn up, or whether it will go ahead at this point.

Why is this UK festival being boycotted and how is Barclays involved?

Half of the line-up of one of the UK's best festivals has signed a statement demanding The Great Escape drop their sponsorship with Barclays bank. Here's why.

www.euronews.com

I think it will, although there might be more turbulence yet. Barclays are not even the lead sponsor, like they are for Latitude, Download, Isle of Wight and many other festivals. TGE is relatively independent in comparison. Interesting times ahead as Latitude’s line up In particular may be badly affected if acts are consistent in their approach

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

It’s hard to guess who’s going to turn up, or whether it will go ahead at this point.

Why is this UK festival being boycotted and how is Barclays involved?

Half of the line-up of one of the UK's best festivals has signed a statement demanding The Great Escape drop their sponsorship with Barclays bank. Here's why.

www.euronews.com

They’re involved with other festivals as well. Be interesting to see how this all pans out….and why music festivals thought it a good idea to take money from such a bank.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

I think it will, although there might be more turbulence yet. Barclays are not even the lead sponsor, like they are for Latitude, Download, Isle of Wight and many other festivals. TGE is relatively independent in comparison. Interesting times ahead as Latitude’s line up In particular may be badly affected if acts are consistent in their approach

Latitude’s line up this year is pretty shit, in my humble opinion, so it’s not all bad.

 

[morematey]

They’re involved with other festivals as well. Be interesting to see how this all pans out….and why music festivals thought it a good idea to take money from such a bank.

Indeed. For example If I was a Lankum fan and had tickets to Latitude I would be very worried about whether they turn up…

 

[Pogue Mahone]

They’re involved with other festivals as well. Be interesting to see how this all pans out….and why music festivals thought it a good idea to take money from such a bank.

Yes, it is incomprehensible really. I think this is going to get very messy.

Thank God Glastonbury think more carefully about who they partner up with!