Author Topic: The Concerts and Festivals Thread! (Read 118673 times)

Lent§ · « **Reply #120 on:** March 9, 2010, 02:50:46 pm »

Quote from: adwhite40 on March 8, 2010, 02:28:05 pm

Me and some mates looking to go to isle of wight festival this year? . . . Anyone been or going?

me, what you wanna know?

Demandred · « **Reply #121 on:** March 9, 2010, 06:05:11 pm »

Latitude announcement in an hour - strong rumour of Belle and Sebastian, this will make a happy Demandred

Lent§ · « **Reply #122 on:** March 9, 2010, 06:38:44 pm »

Quote from: Demandred on March 9, 2010, 06:05:11 pm

Latitude announcement in an hour - strong rumour of Belle and Sebastian, this will make a happy Demandred

I'd be defo looking to go if that was true, LOVE them

Demandred · « **Reply #123 on:** March 9, 2010, 07:02:28 pm »

Quote from: Lents on March 9, 2010, 06:38:44 pm

I'd be defo looking to go if that was true, LOVE them

Belle and Sebastian and The National will be there - I am so fucking happy!

National are second stage, other two headliners are Florence and The Machine and Vampire Weekend. Meh.

Lent§ · « **Reply #124 on:** March 9, 2010, 07:06:37 pm »

Quote from: Demandred on March 9, 2010, 07:02:28 pm

Belle and Sebastian and The National will be there - I am so fucking happy!

National are second stage, other two headliners are Florence and The Machine and Vampire Weekend. Meh.

Can't stand Florence, Vampire Weekend are decent enough. Might look into this.

Dr Cornwallis · « **Reply #125 on:** March 10, 2010, 10:21:41 am »

Been looking at bands playing at the top festivals in Europe this Summer, to try and get a feel for potential Reading announcements.

It looks highly likely that Rammstein, Greenday and any one from Pearl Jam, Them Crooked Vultures, and Pixies.
That is my update.
Thankyou.

Rusty Oysterburger · « **Reply #126 on:** March 10, 2010, 01:15:22 pm »

Quote from: Dr Cornwallis on March 10, 2010, 10:21:41 am

Been looking at bands playing at the top festivals in Europe this Summer, to try and get a feel for potential Reading announcements.

It looks highly likely that Rammstein, Greenday and any one from Pearl Jam, Them Crooked Vultures, and Pixies.
That is my update.
Thankyou.

Just come in here to see if anyone had heard any Leeds/Reading rumours, would love to see Pearl Jam and The Pixies. Hope they get The Strokes.

I imagine there'll be a big british band as a headliner, wouldn't mind Muse.

adwhite40 · « **Reply #127 on:** March 10, 2010, 04:42:48 pm »

Quote from: Lents on March 9, 2010, 02:50:46 pm

me, what you wanna know?

Whats it like? Obviously you know what the music is like due to acts announced but wondered if it has a good reputation? Good atmosphere? Friendly people? Decent lager?

Lent§ · « **Reply #128 on:** March 10, 2010, 06:44:57 pm »

Quote from: adwhite40 on March 10, 2010, 04:42:48 pm

Whats it like? Obviously you know what the music is like due to acts announced but wondered if it has a good reputation? Good atmosphere? Friendly people? Decent lager?

I've been a fair few times, the atmosphere is the best of any festival i've been to. Never had any trouble there but then we don't exactly go looking for it. This year will be the first time i've camped though as a friends family have one of them static caravan things on the island so we've just used that. Decided to camp this time as there's a much bigger group of us, so should be a right laugh.
The thing that pissed me off most was having to queue for drink vouchers, then queue for the actual ale! Though i suppose if a few of you chip in in the morning and get enough vouchers for the day that won't be an issue. Can't remember if it was Carling or Tuborg lager though. Not that expensive either, about £3-£3.50 a pint i think which is pretty normal down south anyway.

Anything else you wanna know gis a shout

Ciara (with a capital "C") · « **Reply #129 on:** March 16, 2010, 11:47:13 pm »

I am uber psyched - going to see TRAIN on March 5th in London.

My favourite band and I thought I'd have to go to America to see them.

Booked my flight and got my ticket for £40. Bargain of the century!

Marcus6 · « **Reply #130 on:** March 17, 2010, 10:06:16 am »

I'm missing Wireless due to me hollibobs, but 2 days after I get back is Lovebox, so I'll just go to that instead.

Can't stand massive festivals. I went V last year, was absolute shite. I probably spent at least 3/4s of the day in some kind of queue. Far too many people let in.

Demandred · « **Reply #131 on:** March 19, 2010, 12:14:42 am »

Just back in from seeing "Introducing" perform DJ Shadow's Endtroducing Live. Note for note, no samples. They were simply awesome!

In case you don't know, Endtroducing was the first album ever made 100% from samples. It sounds like it should be near impossible to recreate live but Introducing are just incredible. If they come to a town near you dive in!

The Sky I Scrape · « **Reply #132 on:** March 19, 2010, 09:36:32 am »

Just got my tickets for The Black Keys at manchester academy and Band of Horses at manchester ritz ballroom! woo! cant wait now!

Popcorn · « **Reply #133 on:** March 19, 2010, 08:42:41 pm »

Seen The Bloody Beetroots the other night. Was mental, proper Intense.

LanceLink!!!!! · « **Reply #134 on:** March 21, 2010, 09:22:05 am »

Went to see Reverend & The Makers last night, very good indeed

ThisIsMickey · « **Reply #135 on:** April 1, 2010, 08:05:30 am »

Went to see Imogen Heap last night and what a brilliant performance. I always thought her voice was amazing but her musicality really shines on stage. An amazing musical experience.

conman · « **Reply #136 on:** April 3, 2010, 07:53:08 pm »

Gonna see Ricardo Villalobos in the Olympia (Dublin) tonight.. shall be great

Degs · « **Reply #137 on:** April 4, 2010, 10:43:10 pm »

Doves confirmed for Green Man.
I haven't got my tickets yet but when I do anybody fancy a RAWK meetup and booze session?

Liver Bird · « **Reply #138 on:** April 5, 2010, 10:31:04 pm »

http://www.acousticfestival.co.uk/

anyone been here, 75 quid for camping for a weekend? wondering whether to go.

Liver Bird · « **Reply #139 on:** April 26, 2010, 04:48:32 pm »

Just booked for Bestival in Isle of Wight in September...anyone been this festival before?

LiverpoolForever · « **Reply #140 on:** April 26, 2010, 06:27:13 pm »

Going to see Doves in Wolverhampton on May 5th , should be quality.

Adeemo · « **Reply #141 on:** April 26, 2010, 09:45:03 pm »

Quote from: Liver Bird on April 26, 2010, 04:48:32 pm

Just booked for Bestival in Isle of Wight in September...anyone been this festival before?

Went a couple of years ago when the heavens opened all weekend, but still had a great time. Going again this year, can't wait.

Quote from: Degs on April 4, 2010, 10:43:10 pm

Doves confirmed for Green Man.

They've also been announced as headliners for Kendal Calling festival, so I'm well happy with that. British Sea Power, The Coral and Wild Beasts also at my favourite festival.

Liver Bird · « **Reply #142 on:** April 26, 2010, 10:23:28 pm »

Is there anywhere The Wild Beasts haven't been? quality band though

shippers · « **Reply #143 on:** April 26, 2010, 10:58:22 pm »

Just been to see F**k Buttons in Glasgow. Utter class, and possibly the loudest gig I've ever been too :-)

The Sky I Scrape · « **Reply #144 on:** April 27, 2010, 09:25:13 pm »

Saw mark lanegan in Manchester uni on satdy,class gig,contender for gig of the year already.

Going Gil Scott Heron on thursday at the phil.... should be another goodun...

Adeemo · « **Reply #145 on:** May 5, 2010, 07:12:46 pm »

Saw Foals in Manchester last night, very impressive and much improved from last time I saw them a couple of years ago.

DangerScouse · « **Reply #146 on:** May 5, 2010, 07:15:26 pm »

Went to see Florence and The Machine in the Olympia in Dublin on monday night, place only holds just over 1,000 people which made the gig far better than it would have been in somewhere like the O2. Fucking great gig i have to say.

LiverpoolForever · « **Reply #147 on:** May 6, 2010, 11:11:56 am »

Fantastic Doves gig last night in Wolverhampton.

Few surprises like M62 Song , Catch the Sun and Firesuite but the real highlight was a fantastic sounding Spaceface , the Doves fans in here will know how rare that is.

Quality night!

(And very good support from Cherry Ghost)

Ciara (with a capital "C") · « **Reply #148 on:** May 6, 2010, 11:42:13 am »

Going to London tomorrow to see TRAIN!

I cannot wait. It is going to be fucking immense!!!

grifter · « **Reply #149 on:** May 6, 2010, 09:02:11 pm »

Went to see The Suffolk Punch Mowers in Stevenage last night. Great band live and Nashan De Varley performed an acoustic version of Death Hemp Sack with Absurd from The Glass Bowling Balls , awesome. If the night wasn't intense enough they finished with an eleven minute version of His Name's Not Trevor for the encore.

Tempted to get tickets this May for either Discriminating Dandelions or Loaf , both on at Bolton University. I believe Baz Quingostrop has left Loaf to join The Water Kerb Gaskets so that should be interesting as I've seen TWKG support No Left Turn and You Killed My Guinea Pig last year where they murdered simultaeously My Clavicle Is Jelly Orange by The Anne Summers Mystery Shoppers.

Wow , check this line up for the Morecombe Festival in July.

6lb of Sausage.

eXmatron feat Glandular Spec Shavers.

Dorsal Fin.

My Nephew's Mamouth Head.

Stab The Quiche Not The Meringue.

Doh-Nutz.

WKFRTW Albino Digits.

Izzy Eyeful Of Far Fetched Drain.

The Prosphetic Caterpillars.

731 Crayons.

You started it.

gazzathered · « **Reply #150 on:** May 7, 2010, 01:53:28 am »

Just got back from seeing the Black eyed Peas at the O2. They were quality, Reccomend them,

LiamG · « **Reply #151 on:** May 7, 2010, 08:12:53 am »

Quote from: gazzathered on May 7, 2010, 01:53:28 am

Just got back from seeing the Black eyed Peas at the O2. They were quality, Reccomend them,

Really? I cant stand them!
And Will i.am trying to be a dj, just dosent work!

adwhite40 · « **Reply #152 on:** May 7, 2010, 12:06:57 pm »

Quote from: Lents on March 10, 2010, 06:44:57 pm

I've been a fair few times, the atmosphere is the best of any festival i've been to. Never had any trouble there but then we don't exactly go looking for it. This year will be the first time i've camped though as a friends family have one of them static caravan things on the island so we've just used that. Decided to camp this time as there's a much bigger group of us, so should be a right laugh.
The thing that pissed me off most was having to queue for drink vouchers, then queue for the actual ale! Though i suppose if a few of you chip in in the morning and get enough vouchers for the day that won't be an issue. Can't remember if it was Carling or Tuborg lager though. Not that expensive either, about £3-£3.50 a pint i think which is pretty normal down south anyway.

Anything else you wanna know gis a shout

Wicked cheers fella . . . . Me and the lads all booked up now so in 5 weeks time shall be living it up on the IOW . . . . Ill probably be the drunk one singing reds songs while watching england on the saturday night!!!

skidz73 · « **Reply #153 on:** May 8, 2010, 08:54:51 pm »

Quote from: The Sky I Scrape on April 27, 2010, 09:25:13 pm

Saw mark lanegan in Manchester uni on satdy,class gig,contender for gig of the year already.

Going Gil Scott Heron on thursday at the phil.... should be another goodun...

Saw Lanegan on the Saturday at the Brudenell Social Club, which is an incredibly intimate venue. I think there's a CD of that show that's been on sale at all the shows since. AMazing show.

The Sky I Scrape · « **Reply #154 on:** May 9, 2010, 10:51:11 am »

Quote from: skidz73 on May 8, 2010, 08:54:51 pm

Saw Lanegan on the Saturday at the Brudenell Social Club, which is an incredibly intimate venue. I think there's a CD of that show that's been on sale at all the shows since. AMazing show.

Good stuff,might see if its online somewhere,he usually puts them on his website but havent checked yet...

sounds like you caught a good show alright! at manchester there were two blue lights for the entire show,real dark and dingy to suit the setlist! the more i think back to it the more awesome it was!!

Gil Scott-Heron was quality too,bit jazzy in parts but still a top show by some ace musicians!

... · « **Reply #155 on:** May 9, 2010, 09:23:35 pm »

I'm going to Sonisphere and hopefully Creamfields this year

Red_Mist · « **Reply #156 on:** May 10, 2010, 07:47:35 pm »

Quote from: The Sky I Scrape on May 9, 2010, 10:51:11 am

Gil Scott-Heron was quality too,bit jazzy in parts but still a top show by some ace musicians!

Heard he was touring again, would've loved to have seen that. Can't believe he's still going. Saw him in the 80's/early 90s a few times in Liverpool and Manchester & he looked about 100 then!

His album 'Reflections' is in my all time top ten........nice!

Contains the line "the sweet smell of my lady's love..."

(who else could be cool enough to get away with a line like that in a love song!)

The Sky I Scrape · « **Reply #157 on:** May 10, 2010, 08:02:20 pm »

Quote from: Red_Mist on May 10, 2010, 07:47:35 pm

Heard he was touring again, would've loved to have seen that. Can't believe he's still going. Saw him in the 80's/early 90s a few times in Liverpool and Manchester & he looked about 100 then!

His album 'Reflections' is in my all time top ten........nice!

Contains the line "the sweet smell of my lady's love..." (who else could be cool enough to get away with a line like that in a love song!)

He was ace,came out and told jokes for the first 20 mins! then did a few songs on his own with his piano and then brought the rest of the band out. Saw what will probably turn out to be the greatest harmonica player ill ever see that night too! awesome!!

LanceLink!!!!! · « **Reply #158 on:** May 11, 2010, 09:43:52 am »

Quote from: Red_Mist on May 10, 2010, 07:47:35 pm

Heard he was touring again, would've loved to have seen that. Can't believe he's still going. Saw him in the 80's/early 90s a few times in Liverpool and Manchester & he looked about 100 then!

His album 'Reflections' is in my all time top ten........nice!

Contains the line "the sweet smell of my lady's love..." (who else could be cool enough to get away with a line like that in a love song!)

Saw him in the mid 90's and he was poor. Kept going off the stage every 10 minutes for a minute or so, don't know why he didn't just have his cd case and credit card on his keyboard it was so obvious.

Would love to see him on form. Lady Day and John Coltrane is a classic.

Red_Mist · « **Reply #159 on:** May 11, 2010, 10:48:23 am »

Yeah, for someone who rightly advocates the benefits of NOT taking cocaine in his lyrics, he seems to do an awful lot of the stuff!