Gigs

[maninasuitcase]

Hawklords - Warehouse23, Wakefield

Formed in 2011, the Hawklords currently have three ex Hawkwind members Harvey Bainbridge, Jerry Richards and Ron Tree in their ranks. But this isn't just a tribute band as so far they have recorded two albums of original material. Their set list is a mixture of classic Hawkwind songs and their own stuff.

I wasn't quite sure what to expect from the gig, but I was pleasantly surprised by quality of the non Hawkwind music.

Despite a sparse crowd of around 70 people, the Hawklords played a near two hour set with plenty of enthusiasm and gusto when they could have easily have coasted through the gig. The only low point was half way through when the rest of the band sat down to let Harvey Bainbridge fiddle with his synths for a while. Still, it gave me an opportunity to have a fag and get a pint.

A very good gig and I'd certainly consider seeing them again.

 

[united we stand]

Booked a ticket for Peter Hook's October concert here last night.:thumbsup:

haven't seen Hooky on his ownso looking forward to that . Have seen New Order with and without Hooky (and Gillian thinking about it) . Its not the same without him, there is no denying that - but the band is still my favorite ever band so I will still love it

Peter Hook was sensational last night.

Sorry- bit slow here
Barna what did you think?
CCCsiders- completely agree , was right at the front - absolutely amazing (so annoyed I missed him last year). I am also going to watch New Order In November same as you. Third time seeing them at Brixton- once with Hooky, once without - its not the same thing without him . The Chinnerys GIG felt 'special' I don't think Brixton will match it

 

[Pubey]

Graham Parker & the Rumour at the Picturedrome in Holmfirth. A great gig, with a great atmosphere in what was one of their last ever gigs as a band. The music was good no nonsense rock played without anyone showing off and they were on stage for a 105 minutes. Although I only recognised snatches of songs, I had a great night. I can't believe Parker will stop gigging, as he seemed to be thoroughly enjoying himself on stage. Maybe he has made enough money and wants to retire gracefully.

Echo & the Bunnymen at Warehouse 23 in Wakefield. I was bit underwhelmed by this gig. The Bunnymen were nowhere near as good as they were at the Picturedrome last December. Maybe it was the venue, I have seen bands here before but I thought the sound was poor last night. It was absolutely packed in there and maybe E&TB are still just too big for this size of venue.

What's the venue like? It pulls a few good gigs and been meaning to mooch up there from Sheffield.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Sorry- bit slow here
Barna what did you think?
CCCsiders- completely agree , was right at the front - absolutely amazing (so annoyed I missed him last year). I am also going to watch New Order In November same as you. Third time seeing them at Brixton- once with Hooky, once without - its not the same thing without him . The Chinnerys GIG felt 'special' I don't think Brixton will match it

I went because I really like (some of) Joy Division's stuff and never got the chance to see them live.Whie I thought PH's guitar playing was impressive, his vocals didn't really cut it for me.

The Razz is a great place to see a band though and I was probably in a minority of one.

(Edit).Reading Elvis Costello's autobiography atm.

EC reckons he was never much of a fan of the Manchester bands, apart from " a few singles by The Buzzcocks,Joy Division and The Smiths."

That's a bit harsh on The Smiths,IMO.Otherwise I make him right.

 

[maninasuitcase]

What's the venue like? It pulls a few good gigs and been meaning to mooch up there from Sheffield.

A great venue Pubey, with very good sound. Well worth a visit.

 

[Rob Noxious]

A great venue Pubey, with very good sound. Well worth a visit.

If our game at Sheffield United is on, then I'll be just over the county border from there - in Glossop. Driven through Holmfirth a few times and very much like the look of it.

 

[Ricky Otto]

Got tickets for Death at the 100 Club, 1st ever UK tour.

 

[Pubey]

Saw Foals at Rock City last night. I enjoy Foals but not a mega fan, but was really impressed. A fantastic 75 minute set (IMO the optimal length) with no filler. Surprisingly loud and heavy at times. Ended with Yannis launching himself from the Rock City balcony, and a circle-pit engulfing the whole of the lower standing area. I'm getting too old for those kinds of shenanigans, but great fun.

[video=youtube;5TkFTha99Co]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TkFTha99Co[/video]

 

[Ricky Otto]

Saw Foals at Rock City last night. I enjoy Foals but not a mega fan, but was really impressed. A fantastic 75 minute set (IMO the optimal length) with no filler. Surprisingly loud and heavy at times. Ended with Yannis launching himself from the Rock City balcony, and a circle-pit engulfing the whole of the lower standing area. I'm getting too old for those kinds of shenanigans, but great fun.

[video=youtube;5TkFTha99Co]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TkFTha99Co[/video]

Always enjoy Foals live shows, always a real good atmosphere

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Saw The Zombies play here again last night at the Bikini-5 years after their debut here at The Apolo 2.Excellent gig.

The new album tracks from Still Got that Hunger after all these years sounded good too.

 

[Rob Noxious]

Playing in PZ in a couple of weeks. His new album 'amERICa' is a cracker too. [video=youtube;6L5pLC3J94c]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L5pLC3J94c[/video]

 

[maninasuitcase]

One more gig for 2015, New Model Army in two weeks time in Manchester.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Saw the normally excellent Paquito D'Riverera with the OSV at the Palau earlier tonight.

While I liked his Jazz meets the Classics album I would have preferred to hear a bit more of him playing tenor sax.rather than just the clarinet.

Disappointing for me but my wife really liked it.

Personally, I can do without all the Gerswhin stuff, even if it's played by a good,full orchestra.

 

[Another Surrey Shrimper]

Psychic TV - surprisingly tuneful, I was expecting two hours of psychedelic feedback and some moaning. Genesis has let himself go and didn't look like he had boobs let alone specifically crafted boobs. And they did a Frank Sidebottom cover.


That is as obscure as it gets - man/woman who had to leave the country as Special Branch hounded him for heading up a cult plays song penned by dead man famous for papier-mâché head that was used in a film where the papier-mâché head wearer puts on a American accent rather than a nasally northern accent despite the world famous actor being unrecognisable because he is wearing a papier-mâché head and hiding his Northern Irish accent.

Bit off topic there, PTV - surprisingly good.

Mercury Rev at Oval Space tomorrow.

Electronic whiz kid(-ult) Alien at Chalkwell Park Rooms on Thursday.

 

[Supernaut]

And they did a Frank Sidebottom cover.

Which one? Please say it was "Guess Who's Been on MOTD"...

 

[Another Surrey Shrimper]

Which one? Please say it was "Guess Who's Been on MOTD"...

'Christmas is really fantastic'

 

[Supernaut]

'Christmas is really fantastic'

No ****! I'd love to hear that.

 

[Bearded Shrimper]

off to see Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats on Thursday.
Defo going New Model Army on the 11th.
Thinking about Accept on the 7th but Gamma Ray on the 8th clashes with Millwall in the JPT

 

[maninasuitcase]

ELO booked for next April.

 

[Mad Cyril]

ELO booked for next April.

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