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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 donā€™t 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 wasnā€™t 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.

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Iā€™d say i get this 7-8/10 I go to.

Yes, I am tallish (6"3). What am I meant to do? I tend to stand pretty near the back. I canā€™t lop half my legs off. If you are small, and stood at the back I donā€™t really think you can complain.

That said, Iā€™ll always trade places with someone who is so small that Iā€™m clearly blocking their way (i can usually see straight over them anyway) if they ask nicely. As opposed to taking that action.

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Originally posted by @KRG

Originally posted by @Mangobean

Went to Queen Extravaganza at Pompey Guildhall last Sunday - Outstanding musicians reproducing the sound to a tee.

If youā€™re a Queen fan but donā€™t 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 havenā€™t, but, likewise, I have a Queen obsessed mate who has and he rated them pretty highly too.

Off to see Madness at Butlins this weekend - also supported by Craig Charlesā€™ funk and soul disco.

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Had an all company get together last week (hence why I was so quiet, Iā€™m sure you all missed me loads).

Bananarama were special guests. One of 'em was missing. It was fun, if not slightly tragic.

Saw the Maccabees last week, they are moving up to the next level. They remind me of Arcade Fire a little, with the added depth to their music.

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Got Ash on 5th, Fratellis 14th and Charlatans 17th December, all in Newcastle.

Stone Roses, Frank Turner and MUSE for 2016, so far.

Loving being able to do gigs again. I missed it over the last 5 years.

Will try and take in Leeds and V Fest this yearā€¦ if they can get togeher a half decent line up.

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.

#FanboyKRG

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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.

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Just found out Mini Mansions tour is cancelled :lou_sad:

Itā€™s a shame, was looking forward to seeing them on Friday, but given their links to Queens and therefore Eagles of Death Metal, itā€™s understandable really.

Oh bums. Looks like I bought tickets to see We Are Scientists (December, Engine Rooms) whilst drunk on Friday night.

Curse you, Southampton Music - and your shiny promotional magazines!

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Originally posted by @ant

Oh bums. Looks like I bought tickets to see We Are Scientists (December, Engine Rooms) whilst drunk on Friday night.

Curse you, Southampton Music - and your shiny promotional magazines!

No doubt you are aware thats the night of the Liverpool game?

Originally posted by @Lets-B-Drinking

Originally posted by @ant

Oh bums. Looks like I bought tickets to see We Are Scientists (December, Engine Rooms) whilst drunk on Friday night.

Curse you, Southampton Music - and your shiny promotional magazines!

No doubt you are aware thats the night of the Liverpool game?

Double bums.

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Love We Are Scientists. With Love & Squalor was a cracking album.

Bumped into Keith Murray on Denmark Street a little while ago. Totally fanboyed.

Last time I went to the Guildhall was more than 10 years ago and the sound was shit. Has it changed in the intervening time?

Father John Misty is gracing the denizens of Hampshire (excluding Portsmouth) with his presence next spring.

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Saw Seasick Steve there a few years ago and swore I would never go again. It is dogshit.

I am surprised that you were surprised.

I worked at the Guildhall for 13 years on and off so have a very soft spot for the place. Love the architecture. Not so much the carpet. I saw Primal Scream there about 6 years ago and have to say the sound was appalling. Felt like my ears were bleeding. I now wear ear plugs which make all venues sound a whole load better. Trouble is a lot of these venues were built for different purpose, music and shows and you canā€™t do much to change the building as theyā€™re often listed.

Oh and I saw Frank Turner on Thursday at Ally Pally. Even with someone pouring half a cider down my front on the first song I had the best time. I could see ( no 6 foot guys or gals in front of me) for pretty much the whole show. He was relentless as ever and went off crowds surfing near the end. Now seen him 11 times, 7 since September 2014. Total fangirl.

Yeah the city is and has been crying out for a decent sized purpose built concert venue for a long time. The Mayflower has over the years seen a lot of good rock concerts but that finished in the late '70s when the season long West End musical bookings took over the place.

I really canā€™t remember a good concert sound at The Guildhallā€¦it seems bands only play there once, for good reason.

Itā€™s frustrating to see building work going on in the cityā€¦West Quay especially should have included a concert/arts/conference hall in one of the phases of the development.