Author Topic: The Concerts and Festivals Thread! (Read 122687 times)

Slightly Less Mediocre Baron Bennekov · « **Reply #240 on:** September 8, 2010, 08:26:17 pm »

Just secured tickets for Roger Waters - The Wall next may in Copenhagen.

Liver Bird · « **Reply #241 on:** September 8, 2010, 10:30:16 pm »

Going to bestival, leaving at 7 tomorrow, can't wait.

Adeemo · « **Reply #242 on:** September 9, 2010, 12:22:34 am »

Quote from: Liver Bird on September 8, 2010, 10:30:16 pm

Going to bestival, leaving at 7 tomorrow, can't wait.

Half 7 start for me!

Lent§ · « **Reply #243 on:** September 10, 2010, 12:08:22 am »

Just worked the 'Example' pre-Bestival gig, it was fucking bouncing. I'm not normally a huge fan of that sort of stuff but it was genuinely good. Too many pissed up dickheads around as per.

Zeppelin · « **Reply #244 on:** September 10, 2010, 07:44:25 am »

Dave Swarbrick and Martin Carthy at the Phil tonight. Looking forward to seeing Swarb - a legend if ever there was one. Not many people have read their own obituary http://www.alexlyons.co.uk/atrax/swarb_archive/obituary_files/telegraph_obituary.htm

LiamG · « **Reply #245 on:** September 15, 2010, 06:39:18 pm »

Quote from: INABITSKI on September 7, 2010, 09:13:02 pm

Don't know if anyone on here went Creamfields, but Swedish House Mafia were supposed to be fucking quality. Watched a vid on youtube of it.. wow. Saw them the following day at Mambo in Ibiza. I was almost touching myself inappropriately.

Were all of them there?

The Sky I Scrape · « **Reply #246 on:** September 15, 2010, 07:21:43 pm »

saw Iron and Wine last sunday at the grand palace in leeds.......top gig.

opened with flightless bird,american mouth,sung acapella,then straight into the trapeze swinger and upwards over the mountain for the first three songs! i was speechless. im not now,i wont fuckin shut up about it............

Victor · « **Reply #247 on:** September 15, 2010, 08:03:26 pm »

Only starting to get over how good Wilco were last friday at the Open Door festival in Belfast .. Field Music and the Felice brothers supported and both went down really well but Wilco were on another level altogether ... have to mention the venue .. the promoters have set up a sort of temporary concert venue in the middle of Custom House Square in the Lagan bank area of the city centre .. the surprise for me given that it's only temporary was firstly how good it looked ... the roof had been draped in dark material which hung down in folds from the ceiling then the entire length of the venue was covered in white fairy lights which gave the whole place a really magical feel ... the second surprise was that the sound quality was stunningly good .. your £32 ticket got you about 45 minutes of Field Music, about an hour of the Felices and 2 and a half stunning hours of Wilco ... they started with "Ashes of American Flags" which came over as understated, atmospheric and sort of quietly overpowering ... then ran through their back catalogue ... noticable that they only did a handful of tracks from the newer albums, from which "Bull Black Nova" was superb, but they had plenty of time for tracks from the likes of "Summerteeth" (still can't get "via chicago" out of my head ... "Shot in the Arm" and "I Can't Stand It" were brilliant too ) and "Being There" (A rousing "End of the Century" and "Outtasite (Out of Mind)") but the majority of the set came from the two classics "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot" and "A Ghost is Born" ... even "Heavy Metal Drummer", probably my least favourite Wilco song sounded great on the night so you an imagine how good tracks like "Handshake Drugs", "I am trying to break your heart" , "She's A Jar" , "How to Fight Loneliness" , "At Least Thats What You Said", "Hummingbirds" and "I'm A Wheel" sounded .... the band looked like they were having a ball, really enjoying themselves and Jeff Tweedy was a lot more outgoing than I'd imagined he'd be .. this was one of the best gigs I've ever been to and considering I've been going to gigs for over 30 years that's quite a statement ... true nonetheless

INABITSKI · « **Reply #248 on:** September 15, 2010, 08:53:28 pm »

Quote from: LiamG on September 15, 2010, 06:39:18 pm

Were all of them there?

In Mambo? No, think I read earlier about you saying only one of them showed up? I should have said I saw Axwell at Mambo. My guess they list it as SHM all over the flyers, then the 3 of them bugger off to wherever they fancy maybe 3 different places at once....

oldboybailey · « **Reply #249 on:** September 15, 2010, 09:09:47 pm »

Subline are playin in Manchester on Thursday the 7th of October. Everyone should go.

Filler. · « **Reply #250 on:** September 15, 2010, 10:38:14 pm »

This years Supersonic festival in Brum looks tasty... properly priced too. http://www.supersonicfestival.com/

Hallogallo look likely to headline a night (Michael Rother et al, can't work out what night tho) but an impressive line up - Napalm Death, some action from the Boredoms and Master Musicians of Bukakke (who I'm guessing have never played in UK)... lots more too... Melt Banana, Godflesh...

Fear Of Music, Zeni Geva, Nicholas Bullen presents ‘Breach’, Supersonic Noise Boxes, Blue Sabbath Black Fiji, Cave, Demons (with Sick Llama), 77 BOA DRUM (Boredoms), Mugstar, Part Wild Horses Mane On Both Sides, Ikon Eastside, Jailbreak, Factory Floor, Eagle Twin, Dosh, Peter Broderick, Stinky Wizzleteat, James Blackshaw, Dead Fader, Bong, Swans, Sublime Frequencies – Palace Of The Winds, Cloaks DJ set, Grand Union, Pierre Bastien + Male Instrumenty, Hallogallo, Gnod, Lash Frenzy vs KK Null, Project Pigeon, Burning (Mogwai), Melt Banana, Steve Tromans and Dan Nicholls, OvO, Tweak Bird, Devilman, PCM, Godflesh, Barn Owl, Drumcorps, Lichens, Necro Deathmort, Gnaw, Gods White Noise, People Like Us, Gum Takes Tooth, Khyam Allami & Master Musicians of Bukkake present: Bosphorean, Fukpig, King Midas Sound, Nisennenmondai, Black Sun Drum Corps, Napalm Death, Eastside Projects, Voice Of The Seven Thunders

ah: (even DJ Scotch Egg... ace)

Friday 22nd October 9pm – 2.30am Tickets £20 Headlined by Napalm Death with Dead Fader, Demons (feat Sick Llama), Devil Man (feat DJ Scotch Egg), Drumcorps, Fukpig, Gum Takes Tooth, Necro Deathmort, PCM

Saturday 23rd October 4pm – 1.30am Tickets £35 Headlined by Godflesh + Melt Banana with Blue Sabbath Black Fiji, Cave, Cloaks (DJ set), Dosh, Eagle Twin, Gnaw, Gnod, King Midas Touch, Lash Frenzy vs KK Null, Lichens, Melt Banana, oVo, Part Wild Horses Mane On Both Sides, People Like Us, Steve Troman & Dan Nicholls Duo, Stinky Wizzleteat, Tweak Bird + talks, films, workshops, market place, tea room

Sunday 24th October 2pm – 12.30am Tickets £35 Headlined by Swans + Hallogallo with Barn Owl, Black Sun Drum Corps, Bong, Factory Floor, Jailbreak feat. Chris Corsano + Heather Leigh, James Blackshaw, Master Musicians of Bukkake + Khyam Allami, Mugstar, Nisennenmondai, Peter Broderick, Pierre Bastien & Male Instrumenty, Voice Of The Seven Thunders, Zeni Geva + talks, films, workshops, market place, tea room

The Sky I Scrape · « **Reply #251 on:** October 30, 2010, 11:18:50 am »

Just got tickets for Iron And Wine at the phil in march,cant wait!

And got The Black Keys in a week or so at the L2,should be a good night methinks......

eitzel · « **Reply #252 on:** February 16, 2011, 02:27:32 pm »

Never really liked the idea of music festivals to be honest but have bought tickets for this..

http://www.fielddayfestivals.com/

I thought I would mention this one day festival only because the quality of the line up is fantastic, with more to be announced.

LiamG · « **Reply #253 on:** February 16, 2011, 02:32:35 pm »

Coldplay & Beyonce to headline Glastonbury...

Lent§ · « **Reply #254 on:** February 16, 2011, 02:33:42 pm »

Quote from: LiamG on February 16, 2011, 02:32:35 pm

Coldplay & Beyonce to headline Glastonbury...

If it really is U2 for the other night aswell that's a pathetic showing.

Sudden Death Draft Loser · « **Reply #255 on:** February 16, 2011, 02:38:10 pm »

Quote from: Lent§ on February 16, 2011, 02:33:42 pm

If it really is U2 for the other night aswell that's a pathetic showing.

looks like it will be U2

Pyramid stage at Glastonbury is all about big shows and all 3 of the headliners will put on a big show, i can't stand Coldplay or U2, but will be there for Beyonce - great voice and a looker

my job this year was confirmed today

Mr Mojo Risin' · « **Reply #256 on:** February 16, 2011, 02:57:43 pm »

If you get the chance to go and see White Lies live, easily recommended by me.
Managed to see then at the hmv brum on valentines, and they were superb.
Mainly the new music from Ritual,with the odd couple from their last album.And
The Power and the Glory live is magic,whole place bouncing.
9/10 from me.

Adeemo · « **Reply #257 on:** February 16, 2011, 03:10:56 pm »

Quote from: Mr Mojo Risin' on February 16, 2011, 02:57:43 pm

If you get the chance to go and see White Lies live, easily recommended by me.
Managed to see then at the hmv brum on valentines, and they were superb.
Mainly the new music from Ritual,with the odd couple from their last album.And
The Power and the Glory live is magic,whole place bouncing.
9/10 from me.

Saw them 2 or 3 years ago supporting Glasvegas and thought they were absolutely superb, their debut album didn't live up to the excellence of their 1st couple of singles though and was quite a let down IMO. I've not even bothered with their latest album.

Crystal Castles remix of Death is pretty essential though
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_uDoTmokUM&playnext=1&list=PLE66541F0DF4BA468

Shark Sandwich · « **Reply #258 on:** February 16, 2011, 05:01:32 pm »

Quote from: eitzel on February 16, 2011, 02:27:32 pm

Never really liked the idea of music festivals to be honest but have bought tickets for this..

http://www.fielddayfestivals.com/

I thought I would mention this one day festival only because the quality of the line up is fantastic, with more to be announced.

I've been the past few years. Last years was fantastic, the line up was decent and the weather was spot on, too. The previous 2 years the weather was awful and really put a damper on things.

This years line up is already shaping up to be the best yet. It's right on my doorstep too so it's a must.

Shark Sandwich · « **Reply #259 on:** February 16, 2011, 05:02:57 pm »

Also, not my bag but for anyone who's interested, Arctic Monkeys will be headlining V.

eitzel · « **Reply #260 on:** February 16, 2011, 05:30:39 pm »

Quote from: Shark Sandwich on February 16, 2011, 05:01:32 pm

I've been the past few years. Last years was fantastic, the line up was decent and the weather was spot on, too. The previous 2 years the weather was awful and really put a damper on things.

This years line up is already shaping up to be the best yet. It's right on my doorstep too so it's a must.

Will you be bringing the butties then mate?

Really looking forward to it

Shark Sandwich · « **Reply #261 on:** February 16, 2011, 05:33:18 pm »

Quote from: eitzel on February 16, 2011, 05:30:39 pm

Will you be bringing the butties then mate?

Really looking forward to it

Aye, and for £35 you cannot complain.

TropicalRed · « **Reply #262 on:** February 19, 2011, 09:35:13 am »

Quote from: shippers on January 24, 2010, 06:08:28 pm

Georgia Satellites, London Town and Country Club

I too saw the Georgia Satellites at the Town & Country club...must have been 1988ish...a great show, I remember walking out and my leather jacket was soaked with sweat from 2+ hours of headbanging/jumping up and down/singing along & generally having a great time!!

Good Memories...thanks!!

Lucas21 · « **Reply #263 on:** February 21, 2011, 11:19:52 am »

KT Tunstall started her tour this weekend, she was brilliant last night. Can't recommend her enough. Tickets are really cheap too

LanceLink!!!!! · « **Reply #264 on:** February 21, 2011, 02:36:07 pm »

Big Audio Dynamite are doing a tour.....reformed after many years.

Anyone who wants to see some proper music go and see this lot.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-12277272

http://www.gigsandtours.com/gat/event.asp?artist=big+audio+dynamite&e|promoter=372&resultsperpage=50&orderby=date,time&filler1=gigsandtours&filler2=badgoo

Chakan · « **Reply #265 on:** February 21, 2011, 02:40:05 pm »

Saw Bassnectar over the weekend, was fantastic. Bass was so heavy and loud it shut his computer off twice! 5000 people jumping around and just having a good time ... great to see

Anything Will Do · « **Reply #266 on:** February 25, 2011, 11:13:16 am »

Got my tickets for T in the Park today, made up!

LanceLink!!!!! · « **Reply #267 on:** March 3, 2011, 07:59:44 pm »

Flaming Lips are playing at The Eden Sessions in Cornwall in the summer.....sweet

Slightly Less Mediocre Baron Bennekov · « **Reply #268 on:** March 3, 2011, 10:40:29 pm »

Roger Waters performing The Wall in Copenhagen on May 7th... Can't wait!!

Filler. · « **Reply #269 on:** March 3, 2011, 10:51:10 pm »

One of my all time favourite bands, Thinking Fellers Union Local 282, are headlining a night at All Tomorrow's Parties in May. I have never seen them live (they have played in UK only once and I was abroad), I have all their LP's, I exchanged emails with Anne way back, I adore them. They stopped touring/writing together for years but have been brought back out of the blue to torment me. And I'm set to miss them again. Tickets are way out of my league.

No point in putting up any youtube link at all when it comes to TFUL282. No point at all.

maybe a nice intro... a play list that kicks off here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO1q82-ftAg&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=MLGxdCwVVULXdR0mSXYw65J5Axx3TqQH0S

LanceLink!!!!! · « **Reply #270 on:** March 7, 2011, 07:57:16 pm »

Tickets for both BAD in Bristol and Flaming Lips at the Eden Sessions in the bag.

Can't wait

Joseph-Immanuel Queen · « **Reply #271 on:** March 8, 2011, 12:25:15 am »

What festivals are people going to then? I'm going to V (only because I get free tickets- awful line-up this year), Benicassim and maybe a day of Wireless. Gigs in the pipeline are MC Solaar, Belle & Sebastian and Arcade Fire as well. Life is good!

The Sky I Scrape · « **Reply #272 on:** March 8, 2011, 09:47:28 am »

got tickets for fleet foxes! woo hoo!

Frank. · « **Reply #273 on:** March 8, 2011, 12:49:39 pm »

TITP fir me JIQ

Alphaville · « **Reply #274 on:** March 8, 2011, 05:03:13 pm »

I have Wire playing in Montreal in a couple of weeks. Anyone seen them live lately?

Then I have Mogwai a month later. First time for me and I'm really looking forward to it.

And then I've booked some time off to attend the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago in July.

skidz73 · « **Reply #275 on:** March 8, 2011, 07:32:59 pm »

Quote from: Joseph-Immanuel Queen on March 8, 2011, 12:25:15 am

What festivals are people going to then? I'm going to V (only because I get free tickets- awful line-up this year), Benicassim and maybe a day of Wireless. Gigs in the pipeline are MC Solaar, Belle & Sebastian and Arcade Fire as well. Life is good!

I'll probably end up at leeds festival as usual. The only other gig I have lined up is QOTSA at Manchester Academy. Can't wait for that.

Kahuna{=}Berger · « **Reply #276 on:** March 16, 2011, 05:44:27 pm »

Can anyone recommend me a good festival (preferably 3+ days) somewhere in Eastern Europe. Never really been over that way and fancy giving it a go. Something that's not too dance orientated and nothing too massive.

Cheers.

Commie Bobbie · « **Reply #277 on:** March 17, 2011, 03:24:25 pm »

Quote from: macco on March 16, 2011, 05:44:27 pm

Can anyone recommend me a good festival (preferably 3+ days) somewhere in Eastern Europe. Never really been over that way and fancy giving it a go. Something that's not too dance orientated and nothing too massive.

Cheers.

I was going to say Exit down in Novi Sad.

Veinticinco de Mayo · « **Reply #278 on:** March 17, 2011, 04:38:25 pm »

Quote from: Commie Bobbie on March 17, 2011, 03:24:25 pm

I was going to say Exit down in Novi Sad.

Exit is a bit dance heavy though innit.

There is a Balkan Brass Band festival which is supposed to be a good laugh

bulb head. · « **Reply #279 on:** March 17, 2011, 07:15:13 pm »

I used to work as a roadie for a couple of bands touring America and whatnot. I have toured with bands such as; Megadeth, Machine Head, Type O Negative, Lordi, Korn, Atreyu, Suicide Silence, Drowning Pool, Soil, Evanescence, Fly Leaf, 5 Finger Death Punch to name a few.

So technically, i have been to a hell of a lot of shows. Be assed listing them though.

I won't go to live shows anymore, they're too loud. I would only make exceptions for icons such as Iron Maiden, Eminem, Eric Claptop etc.

As for festivals, just no. Went to Download Fest last year, never ever again in my life.