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  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,956
    We saw Peter Hook & The Light at La Rochelle on Friday night. They were brilliant. I think I enjoyed it more than New Order at Manchester last year. If you like Joy Division it's an absolute must. They played all of Substance by New Order followed, after a short pause, by all of Substance by Joy Division. Peter Hook is a guitar warrior. At the age of 69, my wife and I were flabbergasted by the energy and passion he put into the show. 
    We're seeing them at The Troxy on Good Friday.
  • charlton4ever
    charlton4ever Posts: 1,710
    Not a gig until December, but pleased to have got 2 nice tickets for Madness/Squeeze at the O2
  • Swerve
    Swerve Posts: 1,238
    Sad news from the Lilacs, who we were seeing on Saturday, they've had to postpone their entire tour as the guitarist Sam has been diagnosed with testicular cancer. 

    The band named themselves after the Lilac Centre where the same lad's mum was treated for her terminal cancer.

    Awful news but some positive messages coming out. There's also been a bit of a push from fans on their EP, and it looks like it's currently reached no 6 in the iTunes album chart.
  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,035
    Not a gig until December, but pleased to have got 2 nice tickets for Madness/Squeeze at the O2
    Great double bill…looking forward to it already.
  • thai malaysia addick
    thai malaysia addick Posts: 18,331
    edited March 27
    I saw Lauren Mayberry, the front lady from Chvrches, on her solo (with a band) tour at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush. For me, it was really good but lacked that magic spark that makes a gig outstanding. Still, most enjoyable, even if it’s hard to find a pub that sells decent beer in the area. I feel sorry for QPR fans.

  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,956
    Drink in Hammersmith and jump on the tube 1 stop to Goldhawk Road.
  • Clem_Snide
    Clem_Snide Posts: 11,735
    Have a bit of a run of gigs coming up. My ears aren't going to be happy.

    Spyres at The Lower Third
    Gallus at The George Tavern
    Red Hook at The Lower Third (daughter's choice)
    Indoor Pets & The Hubbard's at Colours in Hoxton

    Particularly looking forward to Gallus. About as Scottish as it's possible to be!

  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,956
    I've got The Mary Wallopers tomorrow at Brixton.
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,580
    I've got The Mary Wallopers tomorrow at Brixton.
    You can get cream for that 
  • bolloxbolder
    bolloxbolder Posts: 7,955
    I've got The Mary Wallopers tomorrow at Brixton.
    Feel old. Genuinely never heard of them!
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  • Macronate
    Macronate Posts: 12,886

  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,035
    I've got The Mary Wallopers tomorrow at Brixton.
    Feel old. Genuinely never heard of them!
    A poor man’s version of The Pogues for a new generation.  They’re a man down @Covered End after Sean McKenna left the band a few weeks ago. 
  • charlton4ever
    charlton4ever Posts: 1,710
    edited March 27
    Fantastic name, never heard of them either. Getting old I suppose.
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,956
    TelMc32 said: 
    I've got The Mary Wallopers tomorrow at Brixton.
    Feel old. Genuinely never heard of them!
    A poor man’s version of The Pogues for a new generation.  They’re a man down @Covered End after Sean McKenna left the band a few weeks ago. 
    Agreed Tel.
    Seeing The Pogues on 3rd May  :D

  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,956
    Mind you The Pogues are a poor man's version of The Pogues these days RIP Shane.
  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,035
    Fantastic name, never heard of them either. Getting old I suppose.
    Named after a small rowing boat in the harbour of their home town Dundalk.  They later found out that the owner of the boat had named it after a sex worker from the docks. She apparently liked cider & starting riots! The band is well named 😉
  • ken_shabby
    ken_shabby Posts: 6,255
    Caught The Reytons in Barcelona tonight. Blown away. One of the best gigs I've seen since The Idles were here.
    Wow
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,956
    edited March 28
    I've got The Mary Wallopers tomorrow at Brixton.
    Thoroughly enjoyed it until they sang what I thought was an anti English song.
    I may have misheard the chorus but doubt it and I kinda switched off after that.

    Sing pro England songs, sing pro Ireland songs, sing what you want (within reason) but please don’t sing anti English songs or anti Ireland especially when you’re in England
    Love not hate.

    Spoilt it for me.
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,580
    The Who were good tonight but suffered a few sound issues. Managed to catch up with @Solidgone before the show, always a pleasure but was still suffering after yesterday so couldn’t join him in a drink!

  • Solidgone
    Solidgone Posts: 10,203
    The last Who gig?…@Davemehmet and I have been saying this for a few years now. But I’ll see you at the next who gig. 

    Level 42 were very good too. 
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  • addix
    addix Posts: 1,183
    I went to a gig for the first time on Friday at the Roundhouse in Camden to see Skunk Anansie.  They were great, unlike the warm-up group before them.  There was one dodgy moment when Skin was crowd surfing a giant pig (as you do) and fell off, but managed to get back on and complete a lap without further incident.

  • HastingsRed
    HastingsRed Posts: 1,579
    Got a few gigs coming up. Potentially the Skalites in Sidcup next Saturday, The Who the day after, Secret Affair at Dartford social club April 4th and The Chords at the 100 Club the following Saturday (supported by my mate’s band, Mojo Blues).
    They get some decent bands in the Dartford Social Club.
  • HastingsRed
    HastingsRed Posts: 1,579
    Went to the London Palladium last night and saw the Northern Live, Do I Love You show, highly recommend it if you like Northern Soul.....not a gig as such but thought I'd mention it.
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,956
    I took the wife to see the Sugababes at the O2 tonight. I have to say whilst not my “bag” they were superb 9/10.
  • Swerve
    Swerve Posts: 1,238
    Freddie Halkon last night at The Grace in Highbury, a Sheffield lad we first caught in support at The Reytons.

    Tiny venue but sold out for the first night of his debut tour. The crowd were excellent and he looked over the moon to be there. Short set as he only has a limited number of songs so far but he came out afterwards to chat to people and have photos. Really good night.
  • RalphMilnesgut
    RalphMilnesgut Posts: 1,751
    I have got tickets to see Robyn Hitchcock on the Golden Hinde. I didn't realise it was a venue for live music.
  • Clem_Snide
    Clem_Snide Posts: 11,735
    Gallus at The George Tavern for me next week. Looking forward to it. Rumour that Soapbox are supporting them as well, that would be a great two band line up.
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,580
    The Chords were great at the 100 Club tonight but my mate’s band, Mojo Blues were much better.

  • Went to see Heilung at Brixton Academy last night. Most bizarrely, wonderfully surreal experience. Felt more like being at an ancient ritual than a concert.
  • Went to see Heilung at Brixton Academy last night. Most bizarrely, wonderfully surreal experience. Felt more like being at an ancient ritual than a concert.
    Brilliant stuff, @NorthStandDan. I’ve never heard of them but watched a few minutes on YouTube and was mesmerised. What inspired you to see them?