Author Topic: What's the last gig you went to see? (Read 229113 times)

Karla · « **Reply #1275 on:** 17 December, 2021, 12:23:13 am »

Quote from: Kim on 16 December, 2021, 12:14:04 am

Quote from: Karla on 12 December, 2021, 08:08:08 pm
It turns out it's a thing to dress up as Abe Lincoln to go to an E6 gig, as he's depicted in the Gay Bar video. Well I never!

Famous bisexuals, innit.

[Googles] ... aaaahhhhh, that's why he was in the video. You learn something new every day!

CrazyEnglishTriathlete · « **Reply #1276 on:** 17 December, 2021, 08:59:25 pm »

It is still AA Williams in March 2020, a few days before Lockdown #1. I have tickets for postponed gigs for Beth Hart, Ozzy, Saxon, Iron Maiden, Nightwish, and Deep Purple, two of them were postponed from 2019 due to performer health problems before Covid kicked in, but they've been postponed so many times that I've lost track of when they might currently be.

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #1277 on:** 17 December, 2021, 09:06:38 pm »

My grate frend Mr Woolrich and I are in the same boat with John Mayall, but he has been gigging earlier this year so we ent quite given up hope yet. Not heard a word about George Thorogood from this summer yet.

StuAff · « **Reply #1278 on:** 19 December, 2021, 11:29:23 am »

Orange Goblin at Camden Underworld last night. Cracking show, fingers crossed that things somehow work out to make sure it's not too long for the next one.

Jaded · « **Reply #1279 on:** 19 December, 2021, 11:34:15 am »

Johnny Coppin, in a colourful Wassail/Christmas themed show

Echoing StuAff, hope any shut down is just a short one...

Peter · « **Reply #1280 on:** 19 December, 2021, 04:01:07 pm »

Nice to see Ian MacMillan on fiddle! I remember Johnny Coppin from way back in his Decameron days and slightly after, on the British "folk" scene. He used to do a good version of Van's "Warm Love". I've arranged that for one of my student guitar ensembles but as it's instrumental we miss what must surely by one of the most nonsensical (and generally unnoticed) lines in popular music - "Look at that ivy on that old clinging wall" - priceless - and totally admissible.

Johnny also did a good take on Bill Boazman's "The Worm Forgives The Plough" - though I disagree with the premise! I'm really glad he's still at it and playing.

Good pictures, J, as ever.

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #1281 on:** 19 December, 2021, 04:13:09 pm »

Opportunity to go and see Craig Charles tonight. Normally I'd snap it up but think I'll pass..

Peter · « **Reply #1282 on:** 19 December, 2021, 04:40:37 pm »

What does he do on a gig? I like his radio shows, he picks interesting soul stuff. - and of course Red Dwarf.

Jaded · « **Reply #1283 on:** 19 December, 2021, 11:55:56 pm »

This Craig Charles?

Interesting contrast to last night (Johnny Coppin)

100% mask wearing last night, and lots of sipped half-pints, maybe 80% turnout
Almost no mask wearing tonight, apart from staff, and lots of pints, maybe 60% turnout

Jaded · « **Reply #1284 on:** 20 December, 2021, 12:02:33 am »

More of last night for Peter

perpetual dan · « **Reply #1285 on:** 30 January, 2022, 10:49:54 am »

It was Lewes Psychedelic Festival yesterday, so I saw Plinth, Johanna Bramli, School Disco, Codex Serafini, Melt Plastic Group, GENN, and The Lucid Dream along with some fun visuals. The day ranged from sitting on the floor for sample loops and a hurdy-gurdy to an hour of sweaty dancing, via quite a lot of echo and waa pedal. I’d have bought more CDs had some of the groups brought them.

https://twitter.com/between_beyond/status/1487727833879351301?s=21

Clare · « **Reply #1286 on:** 03 February, 2022, 10:29:43 pm »

Wilko, tonight. Bloody marvellous.

Tim Hall · « **Reply #1287 on:** 03 February, 2022, 11:15:49 pm »

Quote from: Clare on 03 February, 2022, 10:29:43 pm

Wilko, tonight. Bloody marvellous.

Presumably the manic, robotic guitar person from Canvey Island,rather than the high street shop. In which case I am v jealous.

Tim Hall · « **Reply #1288 on:** 03 February, 2022, 11:18:13 pm »

Meanwhile last night I went to Broadcasting House to see a recording of Counterpoint

<Mode=quiz geek> Frankie Fanko was one of the contestants</mode>

Clare · « **Reply #1289 on:** 03 February, 2022, 11:46:25 pm »

Quote from: Tim Hall on 03 February, 2022, 11:15:49 pm

Quote from: Clare on 03 February, 2022, 10:29:43 pm
Wilko, tonight. Bloody marvellous.
Presumably the manic, robotic guitar person from Canvey Island,rather than the high street shop. In which case I am v jealous.

Indeed, got the tickets in 2019 and finally got to see him tonight. Support was John Otway, very entertaining.

Jaded · « **Reply #1290 on:** 04 February, 2022, 08:13:11 am »

Oooh, I have John Otway (and Barratt) on my upcoming list.

Saw Wilko a few years ago, great fun! The bloke who runs the venue I take photos at set the surgeon that saved Wilko onto him….

Jaded · « **Reply #1291 on:** 20 February, 2022, 02:20:11 am »

The Mouse Outfit.

Hip Hop stuff, lively!

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #1292 on:** 25 February, 2022, 11:46:53 am »

King King/The Damn Truth at the Electric Ballroom in naughty Camden with my grate frend Mr Woolrich. First up, hairy Canadian retro-rockers The Damn Truth:

L-R Tom Shemer, Lee-la Baum, PY Letellier. Drummer Dave Traina hiding at the back. by Mr Larrington, on Flickr. She can sing more than just a little bit. Edit: and plays rhythm guitar most of the time too.

Rockin' the Flying V look by Mr Larrington, on Flickr

Nearly all-new lineup for headliners King King with bassist Lindsay Coulson, drummer Wayne Proctor and ivory-tinkler Rob Fridzema* all departed since the last time we saw 'em:

L-R: Zander Greenshields, Stevie Nimmo, Alan Nimmo, Jonny Dyke. Drummer Andrew Scott hiding at the back. by Mr Larrington, on Flickr

The Nimmo brothers. by Mr Larrington, on Flickr

Cunningly-located microphone helps disguise the startling resemblance between Stevie Nimmo and Johnny Vegas. by Mr Larrington, on Flickr

The addition of Stevie N on rhythm guitar** has beefed up their sound something opposite-of-rotten. We approve

* Last seen playing in Joanne Shaw Taylor's band two days before the plague arrived in earnest
** Though he was let out of his kennel to play lead on one song

Jaded · « **Reply #1293 on:** 25 February, 2022, 12:08:17 pm »

Nubiyan Twist, a Leeds/London Jazz/Funk/Soul/Afro combo

Jaded · « **Reply #1294 on:** 05 March, 2022, 01:25:14 pm »

The Music of John Denver.

Which was a bloke (Chris Bannister) singing the music of John Denver, quite well...

Jaded · « **Reply #1295 on:** 05 March, 2022, 01:27:30 pm »

Leverett

Fine English folk band, comprising of Andy Cutting, Sam Sweeney and Rob Harbron.

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #1296 on:** 05 March, 2022, 06:23:49 pm »

Quote from: Jaded on 25 February, 2022, 12:08:17 pm

Nubiyan Twist, a Leeds/London Jazz/Funk/Soul/Afro combo

I've enjoyed their music for a few years, but they are much better on disc than live. I saw them in Bristol in the autumn but found them very noisy and unsubtle.

Jaded · « **Reply #1297 on:** 05 March, 2022, 06:32:39 pm »

They had a rabid following.

It wasn't a set that I stayed for...

Jaded · « **Reply #1298 on:** 16 March, 2022, 01:50:48 pm »

Nouvelle Vague

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #1299 on:** 16 March, 2022, 02:35:50 pm »

Bet you stayed for that one though