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  • Billy_Mix
    Billy_Mix Posts: 2,707
    cafctom said:
    Guns N Roses at Wembley Stadium a couple of days ago.

    Always been a massive fan, and this is my 3rd time seeing the reunited lineup. 

    Axl’s voice does struggle in places but the energy and effort he puts in makes up for it. As a band they actually get better as it goes on. Ended up being a 3 hour set covering 30+ songs. They definitely try to give people their money’s worth. 

    The only thing is that it means the show started at 7, whilst the stadium was still only half full.

    Slash was incredible as usual. Doesn’t miss a beat. 


    You sure Axl showed up for work by 7pm?
    Is your watch slow? 🤣

    How was the sound?  GnR at Tottenham couple of years back was atrocious
  • Billy_Mix
    Billy_Mix Posts: 2,707
    Iron Maiden at our Olympic Stadium on Saturday were terrific.
    75000 very happy punters
  • IAgree
    IAgree Posts: 1,839
    IAgree said:
    IAgree said:
    Have sworn off stadium and O2 Dome gigs and I’m only going to smaller venues. 

    Sick of paying ludicrous prices, if lucky enough to get a ticket, for what is essentially a poor overall experience. Loathe the O2 Dome with a vengeance (although have been to some memorable gigs there). The whole thing stinks. Overpriced tickets, overpriced drinks, overpriced parking and then watching artists who you can often barely see.

    On Tuesday, at the hall by the sea in Margate, we were a couple of yards from the stage. Even at the back downstairs at the Brixton Academy for Pixies 🧚‍♂️ there was loads more atmosphere (although having repeatedly show your ticket every time you returned from the foyer was a pain).

    Next gig is Christone “Kingfish” Ingham in Kentish Town.
    Why did you keep going to the foyer?
    There are bars at the back and a toilet in the small room off the back of the auditorium.
    There is also a "gents" on the left hand side as you look at the stage (towards the front).
    You don't need to show your ticket at all if you exit the auditorium on the right hand side as you exit and go into the attached room with a bar and toilets.
    You do need to show ticket every time if you exit via left side into auditorium.
    Yes I know but it was easier getting a pint in the foyer, less of a queue

    I don’t understand why, once you go in through the initial security, which was greatly beefed up, you then have to have further checks - seems a little pointless. That’s said last time I went to Brixton was pre Covid - Mastodon - and overall I this time was far better organised after the reopening. 

    My favourite London venue is the Roundhouse - Saw Killing Joke 
    It's because there is the circle upstairs and they don't want circle ticket holders in the stalls.
    I prefer the better view at Brixton with the sloped floor.
    Ahhh! That makes sense now!
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,579
    Duran Duran tonight with Nike Roger’s support…………..just let me staple the vicar……….we’re making love in a femidom 😎🤣🤣
  • RalphMilnesgut
    RalphMilnesgut Posts: 1,751
    IAgree said:
    Having ranted about larger venues I brought standing tickets for the Damned at Wembley Arena - Last went there in 1981 
    I need to post this on the "Things that make you feel old thread". Just seen it's their 50 year anniversary show. I was at both their 10 year anniversary shows at Finsbury Park.
    I was at one of them. I still have the T shirt.
  • church-lane
    church-lane Posts: 934
    IAgree said:
    Having ranted about larger venues I brought standing tickets for the Damned at Wembley Arena - Last went there in 1981 
    I need to post this on the "Things that make you feel old thread". Just seen it's their 50 year anniversary show. I was at both their 10 year anniversary shows at Finsbury Park.
    I was at one of them. I still have the T shirt.
    My first ever "proper" gig was at Wembley arena in 1978. The Great British Music Festival (became "The Brits"), wento see The Rich Kids. Also playing were The Real Thing and David Essex. 6 months later, my first Damned gig and I have seen them numerous times ever since. Might go to the 50th anniversary and make it the last time I see them.




  • Saw Train at the Hammersmith Odeon (or Eventim Apollo, if you must). What a fabulous act they are. Impossible not to like.

  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,579
    Got to say, a magnificent gig at Musgrave Park last night.
    Nike Rogers & Chic getting the crowd going and then Duran Duran smashing out hit after hit. They seemed to love it too, especially after they asked us to give them a rendition of Fields of Athenry. A night that will live long in the memory 🤩
  • Greenhithe
    Greenhithe Posts: 772
    IAgree said:
    Having ranted about larger venues I brought standing tickets for the Damned at Wembley Arena - Last went there in 1981 
    I need to post this on the "Things that make you feel old thread". Just seen it's their 50 year anniversary show. I was at both their 10 year anniversary shows at Finsbury Park

    I was there as well for the 10th anniversary mate. I was wearing a Replay shirt Hard Core jeans and light blue Gazelles. Stood right out amongst the mohicans. I got right in the middle of it for the encores and surprised a few punks who were wondering who the soul boy casual was. :)  
  • Greenhithe
    Greenhithe Posts: 772
    IAgree said:
    Having ranted about larger venues I brought standing tickets for the Damned at Wembley Arena - Last went there in 1981 
    I need to post this on the "Things that make you feel old thread". Just seen it's their 50 year anniversary show. I was at both their 10 year anniversary shows at Finsbury Park

    I was there as well for the 10th anniversary mate. I was wearing a Replay shirt Hard Core jeans and light blue Gazelles. Stood right out amongst the mohicans. I got right in the middle of it for the encores and surprised a few punks who were wondering who the soul boy casual was. :)  
    I was there as well for the 10th anniversary mate. I was wearing a Replay shirt Hard Core jeans and light blue Gazelles. Stood right out amongst the mohicans. I got right in the middle of it for the encores and surprised a few punks who were wondering who the soul boy casual was.   

    Cant wait for the 50th - When they do Curtain Call ill cry
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  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,580
    IAgree said:
    Having ranted about larger venues I brought standing tickets for the Damned at Wembley Arena - Last went there in 1981 
    I need to post this on the "Things that make you feel old thread". Just seen it's their 50 year anniversary show. I was at both their 10 year anniversary shows at Finsbury Park

    I was there as well for the 10th anniversary mate. I was wearing a Replay shirt Hard Core jeans and light blue Gazelles. Stood right out amongst the mohicans. I got right in the middle of it for the encores and surprised a few punks who were wondering who the soul boy casual was. :)  
    I was there as well for the 10th anniversary mate. I was wearing a Replay shirt Hard Core jeans and light blue Gazelles. Stood right out amongst the mohicans. I got right in the middle of it for the encores and surprised a few punks who were wondering who the soul boy casual was.   

    Cant wait for the 50th - When they do Curtain Call ill cry
    Dr & The Medics were one of the support acts on Saturday, they were brilliant. New Model Army (who were also great) and The Fall were there on Sunday.
  • Greenhithe
    Greenhithe Posts: 772
    IAgree said:
    Having ranted about larger venues I brought standing tickets for the Damned at Wembley Arena - Last went there in 1981 
    I need to post this on the "Things that make you feel old thread". Just seen it's their 50 year anniversary show. I was at both their 10 year anniversary shows at Finsbury Park

    I was there as well for the 10th anniversary mate. I was wearing a Replay shirt Hard Core jeans and light blue Gazelles. Stood right out amongst the mohicans. I got right in the middle of it for the encores and surprised a few punks who were wondering who the soul boy casual was. :)  
    I was there as well for the 10th anniversary mate. I was wearing a Replay shirt Hard Core jeans and light blue Gazelles. Stood right out amongst the mohicans. I got right in the middle of it for the encores and surprised a few punks who were wondering who the soul boy casual was.   

    Cant wait for the 50th - When they do Curtain Call ill cry
    Dr & The Medics were one of the support acts on Saturday, they were brilliant. New Model Army (who were also great) and The Fall were there on Sunday.
    Yeah i went on the Saturday. Cant remember much other than the Damned to be fair.  
  • Macronate
    Macronate Posts: 12,886
    Got to say, a magnificent gig at Musgrave Park last night.
    Nike Rogers & Chic getting the crowd going and then Duran Duran smashing out hit after hit. They seemed to love it too, especially after they asked us to give them a rendition of Fields of Athenry. A night that will live long in the memory 🤩
    Good to hear, going Saturday.
  • BalladMan
    BalladMan Posts: 1,112
    Kneecap + amyl and sniffers (dog) + Fontaines today.  Can’t wait, shame about the weather. 
  • Macronate
    Macronate Posts: 12,886
    edited July 6
    Duran Duran were outstanding last night, as were Nile Rodgers/Chic.

    Great sound quality at Chelmsford Racecourse, really surprised me.
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,579
    Macronate said:
    Duran Duran were outstanding last night, as were Nile Rodgers/Chic.

    Great sound quality at Chelmsford Racecourse, really surprised me.
    I’m glad you enjoyed it 😎
  • suzisausage
    suzisausage Posts: 11,502
    BalladMan said:
    Kneecap + amyl and sniffers (dog) + Fontaines today.  Can’t wait, shame about the weather. 
    It was great. Fantastic energy from kneecap and Amyl. Was over on the right hand side by the trees. 
    Bars were dreadful, ran out of stuff very early which added to queue time as well as slow staff. 
    Fontaines were great but lower energy than the support. Had to move to back left for encore due to the single exit lane which didn’t help the vibe. Easy enough back to London Bridge and home though. Saw Maisie Adam, joey Page and heard aisling Bea there too. Also Stuart Pearce was behind us looking well! 
  • Friend Or Defoe
    Friend Or Defoe Posts: 18,062
    Anyone see some band called Black Sabbath yesterday? I can't see any threads on it.
  • BalladMan
    BalladMan Posts: 1,112
    BalladMan said:
    Kneecap + amyl and sniffers (dog) + Fontaines today.  Can’t wait, shame about the weather. 
    It was great. Fantastic energy from kneecap and Amyl. Was over on the right hand side by the trees. 
    Bars were dreadful, ran out of stuff very early which added to queue time as well as slow staff. 
    Fontaines were great but lower energy than the support. Had to move to back left for encore due to the single exit lane which didn’t help the vibe. Easy enough back to London Bridge and home though. Saw Maisie Adam, joey Page and heard aisling Bea there too. Also Stuart Pearce was behind us looking well! 
    Agree with all the above. Seen Fontaines once before and they are improving as a live band. Will never have the energy of Amyl or kneecap due to musical style and personality. If they can produce another mainstream success like Romance for the next album they will be headlining glasto next tour. 

    Bumped into bob vylan who I assumed would come on with one of the acts but did not.  Was getting a lot of attention. 
  • NorthStandDan
    NorthStandDan Posts: 54
    Anyone see some band called Black Sabbath yesterday? I can't see any threads on it.
    Nah, hadn’t heard about that… 😉
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  • Solidgone
    Solidgone Posts: 10,203
    Stevie Wonder Hyde Park

  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,035
    Solidgone said:
    Stevie Wonder Hyde Park

    Going with the Colonel Gadaffi look is a strange one 🤷🏻‍♂️😉
  • sillav nitram
    sillav nitram Posts: 10,156
    St Vincent on Wednesday.
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,956
    TelMc32 said:
    Solidgone said:
    Stevie Wonder Hyde Park

    Going with the Colonel Gadaffi look is a strange one 🤷🏻‍♂️😉
    Is that AI?
    Looks nothing like Stevie Wonder.
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,569
    Solidgone said:
    Stevie Wonder Hyde Park

    What’s with the sunglasses 🕶️?
  • Solidgone
    Solidgone Posts: 10,203
    Solidgone said:
    Stevie Wonder Hyde Park

    What’s with the sunglasses 🕶️?
    The sun was in his eyes 🥸
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,956
    edited July 15
    https://www.google.com/gasearch?q=mix%20tape%20series&source=sh/x/gs/m2/5#ebo=0
    Sounds promising for music fans & people that used to make up their own tapes.
    BBC2 9pm tonight.
  • cafc-4-life
    cafc-4-life Posts: 1,303
    edited July 17
    If anyone is looking for something to do on Friday 22nd August. My band have just announced a gig in London with a limited amount of early bird tickets only £5. If there's enough Charlton there we may just have to play Tyreece Campbell live ;-) . For fans of Rock & Indie. Spotify: Simmons And The Stags

    http://andthestags.eventbrite.com
  • AddicksAddict
    AddicksAddict Posts: 15,777
    Wetleg, Electric Ballroom tonight. Some bits excellent, some so-so. 


  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,035
    Bastille at The 100 Club last night were superb. The guys were so obviously delighted to be playing again and it really came across all night. Loved it.  Give Liang Lawrence a listen too if you get a chance…really enjoyed her set.