Headed out to Roundhouse for some heighten security (sure itās the first time Iāve been metal detectored going into a gig).
First half they played their new album with a film playing in the foreground. Quite haunting. Then a bit of a break and onto the hits. Over two hours too. Unfortunately a giant happened to stand in front of me.
Iāve had some trying moments in recent weeks. Deadlines. Scraping an alloy on a hire car. The death of a papmobile. In all cases, a happy little bubble floats up, pops, and says āyouāve got Glastonbury tickets, guvā.
Annoys people? With his tedious music and ācheeky chappyā presenting. I am getting to an age where some of the new music and people associatedwith it pass me by but unfortunately Olly just got in there before that happened.
Forgot to post it, but saw Richard Hawley at Roundhouse last week.
Really cracking show, was a bit disappointed with his latest album. Not that it was bad, I just wanted him to carry on with the more expansive sound of his last album, Standing at the Skyās Edge.
Still, played all the songs I love him for, was on cracking form as usual and led an impeccably observed minutes silence (was remembrance Sunday).
Went to a gig in Shepherds Bush Empire last night and got patted down by security.
I was enjoying the show (Brandon Flowers) when I heard arguing. Turned around to find a tiny Scottish woman and my partner arguing. He was saying he was standing with me. Turns out she had taken against him as he was tall. I feel for her I donāt see much at concerts as i am short. But I have never taken her action which was to dig him in the ribs and be abusive. He wasnāt even in front of her. A 6 foot blonde was in front if her! When I pointed that out to her she told me I should push the tall women out of the way. :-/ Kind of put a damper on night.
Yes, I am tallish (6"3). What am I meant to do? I tend to stand pretty near the back. I canāt lop half my legs off. If you are small, and stood at the back I donāt really think you can complain.
That said, Iāll always trade places with someone who is so small that Iām clearly blocking their way (i can usually see straight over them anyway) if they ask nicely. As opposed to taking that action.
Went to Queen Extravaganza at Pompey Guildhall last Sunday - Outstanding musicians reproducing the sound to a tee.
If youāre a Queen fan but donāt like a majority of the tribute bands and their cheesiness, these guys are a must see.
This gig was a celebration of the 40 year anniversary of A Night at the Opera. The material was all prior to and up to 1975, and I have to say, includes some of my favourite Queen stuff.
Would gladly pay to go see again.
Have you seen Queen with Adam Lambert, Mango-B?
Not really my thing, but a good mate went (masssive Queen fan) and said it was amazing.
I havenāt, but, likewise, I have a Queen obsessed mate who has and he rated them pretty highly too.
Love those guys. I reckon they may be one of the bands I have seen live the most times. I struggle to think of many bands that have improved so consistently as they have. Each release, each tour just seems to see them moving up another level.
From seeing them open the Carling Stage at Reading back in '06, a bunch of shy young men, Orlando dressed in a sequin blazer, dancing around in an Ian Curtis style jerking fashion, blasting through their tracks at breakneck speed. To the much more assured, composed and confident band you see today. The sound now is so big, so well considered.
Had a brief chat with a couple of them on occasion too, a really love bunch. Seen them 3 times this year (Coronet, Glasto & Reading) and seeing them again at Brixton in Jan.
Yes they are a band I have seen a few times, but only the 5. I think I saw them at Reading that year, or around that time anyway. Saw the support Kasabian a while back this year as well. They said they were struggling to get the album done, but I think they wanted perfection.
They are a band I could go and see the next day again, love them.
Thats enough loving for the Maccabees!!! Well maybe.
Itās a shame, was looking forward to seeing them on Friday, but given their links to Queens and therefore Eagles of Death Metal, itās understandable really.