Gig spy

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. 

Covered End said:

IAgree said:

Covered End 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.

DaveMehmet said:

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.

DaveMehmet said:

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 said:

Greenhithe said:

DaveMehmet said:

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

KBslittlesis said:

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 🤩

BalladMan said:

Kneecap + amyl and sniffers (dog) + Fontaines today.  Can’t wait, shame about the weather. 

suzisausage said:

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! 

Solidgone said:

Stevie Wonder Hyde Park