JWL Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Just now, Jamhammer said: Have you seen them lately? I was a massive fan in the 80's but caught them in Glasgow a year or two ago and they were ******** dreadful, Mac was either steaming or stoned. He was crying, laughing, offering the audience out for fights, doing terrible Scottish accents and his voice was well off. They actually got booed. I'd never go to see em again, I'd rather remember them in their majestic pomp. One of the finest live bands I ever saw. To be honest I think I'm mistaken about the last gig as I seen Echo recently and yes, they were awful. Nothing like the shenanigans I'd heard about in Glasgow though. They just chose to put a different slant on their back catalogue. Don't mind that to a certain extent but it just didn't work and the vast majority of the audience went home totally bemused. Think it was May/June last year in the Usher Hall. Had seen them a couple of times recently including a free gig in Sefton Park, Liverpool and both were excellent. They are back in the Queen's Hall in December so hopefully back to basics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 1 minute ago, JWL said: To be honest I think I'm mistaken about the last gig as I seen Echo recently and yes, they were awful. Nothing like the shenanigans I'd heard about in Glasgow though. They just chose to put a different slant on their back catalogue. Don't mind that to a certain extent but it just didn't work and the vast majority of the audience went home totally bemused. Think it was May/June last year in the Usher Hall. Had seen them a couple of times recently including a free gig in Sefton Park, Liverpool and both were excellent. They are back in the Queen's Hall in December so hopefully back to basics. I considered the Queens Hall but, for reasons above decided against. Sometimes it's best to just leave the band as you remember them. Sometimes not though. I saw The Skids last week and they were awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Blondie at the Odeon 1979? The Feeling last Saturday at the TT Caro Emerald tomorrow night - the wife’s choice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Hazel O’Connor...Odeon, Clerk Street 1980 with Duran Duran as the support act. Prince...O2 Arena 2007...don’t see how it can get any better than this, miss him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haken Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 1st that I went to by choice was Marillion at Glasgow Apollo in 1984, Fugazi tour when Marillion were decent and not the poor imitation they are today. Last gig was Steven Wilson at the Queen's Hall in 2015, Hand Cannot Erase Tour. Next gig, no idea. I missed Steven Wilson and Roger Waters most recent Scottish gigs due to being on holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb102 Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 1st was Whitesnake at the Edinburgh Playhouse. Last was UFO at O2 Kentish Town. Might leave it at that to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Going by this thread, the playhouse used to do decent gigs. As well as motorhead I also seen Metallica and anthrax there. Just a pity the place is now to push for gigs as it was a decent venue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamboross Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 First - Placebo at the Corn Exchange in August 2003. Last - Slam Dunk Festival in Leeds a few weeks ago. (Last individual act was Brian Fallon at the Usher Hall in February). Next - Basement at The Mash House in August, though I'll likely end up at something else before that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 17 hours ago, superjack said: Going by this thread, the playhouse used to do decent gigs. As well as motorhead I also seen Metallica and anthrax there. Just a pity the place is now to push for gigs as it was a decent venue. Saw Maiden on 3 tours there plus Whitesnake, Dio, Queensryche, Robert Plant, Alice Cooper and others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbojambo Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 1st gig Taste/Stone the Crows 1969 Caley Picture House - Rory Gallagher at his peak last gig Manic Street Preachers usher hall 26 May Next gig Hamish Stuart (ex AWB) at the jazz Festival Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF11JamTart Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 On 09/06/2019 at 20:47, Jamhammer said: I considered the Queens Hall but, for reasons above decided against. Sometimes it's best to just leave the band as you remember them. Sometimes not though. I saw The Skids last week and they were awesome I've seen Echo and the Bunnymen about ten or so times in recent years. It feels like we're on diminishing returns with McCulloch. Wonderful catalogue of songs and Will Sergeant is superb, but McCulloch feels like an accident waiting to happen. Barely coherent between songs, rambling and shambling. And the voice really ain't what it used to be. Not sure I'll bother next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 If I don't go to see bodega at summerhall, in August, next gig will be the Pixies at the Usher Hall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozi Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 First gig was, I think, garbage at the corn excange Last gig was the Bonnevilles at Leith depot Next gig is Combat Rock-Clash tribute band in Bathgate. Last 3 gigs are excectic, Jesus and Mary chain at the Glasgow ABC, excellent live. Nick Cave and the bad seeds at the Hydro, incredible. The Bonnevilles, brilliant band, great live act, deserve a bigger audience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth to Paisley Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 1st Genesis .... Lamb lies down tour Last ... Hall and Oates .. Hydro Next .... Garbage in Dunfermline!! Favourite .... Smiths at Usher Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the original dalry llama Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 First - AC/DC at the Odeon 31/10/1978 Last - Hop Along at the CCA last night Next - DJ Flugvél og Geimskip at the Happiness Hotel tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Mellie Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 (edited) First - Oasis, Murrayfield, 2000 Last - Billy Joel, MSG, NY Next - Cher, MGM, Las Vegas Edited June 14, 2019 by Rodger Mellie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bauld Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 On 06/06/2019 at 04:35, Bauld said: First - The Offspring, SECC, 2005 Last - Iron Maiden, AECC, 2018 Next - Rob Zombie, next Thursday Glasgow Academy. Just recovering from Zombie. Absolutely brilliant show. If anyone is at Download festival this weekend I would definitely recommend you catch his set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Tamland Posted June 14, 2019 Author Share Posted June 14, 2019 On 12/06/2019 at 23:12, Perth to Paisley said: 1st Genesis .... Lamb lies down tour Last ... Hall and Oates .. Hydro Next .... Garbage in Dunfermline!! Favourite .... Smiths at Usher Hall Oh a new addition - favourite! Post Malone at SEC in Aden was brilliant but The Stranglers at Playhouse in mid 80’s has to be my fave. Have seen them 6 or 7 times and they are brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychocAndy Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 1st. Tom Robinson Band, with Stiff Little Fingers 1978 Odeon Clerk St. Last. The Exploited 2018 La Belle Next Peter Hook and The Light 2019 Queens Hall We are off to Turkey the next morning so will be taking it easy at that gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 On 10/06/2019 at 01:32, luckyBatistuta said: Hazel O’Connor...Odeon, Clerk Street 1980 with Duran Duran as the support act. Prince...O2 Arena 2007...don’t see how it can get any better than this, miss him? I went to one of these gigs and it was immense. Possibly the greatest all round musical talent ever. The ticket price was only £31.20 (to coincide with the latest album title release which was also given away for free at the gig). I went to one of the gigs in August 07 at the beginning of the 'residency' where he started with Purple Rain. I gathered that almost every night had a different running order/set list as my mate went a couple of weeks later and he finished with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 18 minutes ago, Samuel Camazzola said: I went to one of these gigs and it was immense. Possibly the greatest all round musical talent ever. The ticket price was only £31.20 (to coincide with the latest album title release which was also given away for free at the gig). I went to one of the gigs in August 07 at the beginning of the 'residency' where he started with Purple Rain. I gathered that almost every night had a different running order/set list as my mate went a couple of weeks later and he finished with that. Now after all these years I’m not happy. We never got any freebies??♂️ Still amazing though, just wish I could see him perform again, was born to entertain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmeister Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 1st The Jam at Glasgow Apollo in 1980 Last gig Half Man Half Biscuit Friday night at the Liquid Rooms Next gig Primal Scream Princes Street Gardens in August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 The Specials were magnificent on Friday. Place was bouncing, great crowd. For one song, I forget which, they had a stunning female sing lead .Best part about her, apart from the voice, was the knee length, Fred Perry dress she wore. Black with the yellow trim. Mrs BoD was almost using her maiden name again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 4 hours ago, Bridge of Djoum said: The Specials were magnificent on Friday. Place was bouncing, great crowd. For one song, I forget which, they had a stunning female sing lead .Best part about her, apart from the voice, was the knee length, Fred Perry dress she wore. Black with the yellow trim. Mrs BoD was almost using her maiden name again. Was it Saffiyah Khan? She guests on one of the new song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Joey J J Jr Shabadoo said: Was it Saffiyah Khan? She guests on one of the new song. Yes sir, that is her. In the drunken aftermath I forgot there was a father of a Parkland victim there, Manuel Oliver. His son, Joaquin, died. He gave a very emotional speech during the gig. Edited June 16, 2019 by Bridge of Djoum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 16 minutes ago, Bridge of Djoum said: Yes sir, that is her. In the drunken aftermath I forgot there was a father of a Parkland victim there, Manuel Oliver. His son, Joaquin, died. He gave a very emotional speech during the gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboX2 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Franz Ferdinand at the Ross Band Stand, 2005. Anteros at the Scala, Kings Cross, London. Bloc Party in Bristol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Dave Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 1st - Ocean Colour Scene in Glasgow around the mid 90's Last - The National at the Usher Hall (a year or so ago) Next - Foals - Tomorrow in Glasgow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 (edited) On 15/06/2019 at 20:35, Samuel Camazzola said: I went to one of these gigs and it was immense. Possibly the greatest all round musical talent ever. The ticket price was only £31.20 (to coincide with the latest album title release which was also given away for free at the gig). I went to one of the gigs in August 07 at the beginning of the 'residency' where he started with Purple Rain. I gathered that almost every night had a different running order/set list as my mate went a couple of weeks later and he finished with that. good article here https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/artists/prince-at-the-02-the-21-nights-that-dazzled-london/ I got the album free in the Sunday Telegraph and there was a link to newly released seats ended up 5 rows from the front setlist for the show i saw https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/prince/2007/the-o2-arena-london-england-53d787f9.html Edited June 17, 2019 by the general Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 42 minutes ago, the general said: good article here https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/artists/prince-at-the-02-the-21-nights-that-dazzled-london/ I got the album free in the Sunday Telegraph and there was a link to newly released seats ended up 5 rows from the front setlist for the show i saw https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/prince/2007/the-o2-arena-london-england-53d787f9.html Cheers for that. Great article and coverage. Here's the set list from the show I attended on 11th August and details how it differs. https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/prince/2007/the-o2-arena-london-england-6bd5d616.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 8 minutes ago, Samuel Camazzola said: Cheers for that. Great article and coverage. Here's the set list from the show I attended on 11th August and details how it differs. https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/prince/2007/the-o2-arena-london-england-6bd5d616.html He was simply a genius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 1st:- Prince, Meadowbank 1993. last:- Simple Minds, Hydro, 2015. next:- At the moment probably Simple Minds again. Wee birdy told me they are touring again next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Was anyone else at Lynyrd Skynyrd at the Hydro on Wednesday? Great show from then and was equally impressed by the support set from Status Quo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Last: Nick Cave last weekend at Usher Hall Next: Kiss next month, with Garbage next day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmiyaRomanova Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 First - Gong at the Caley Cinema in 1974 Last - Severed Heads at the Flying Duck a couple of weeks ago. Next - Negativland at Cafe Oto and Broadcast in October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Continental Op Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 First - Gallagher & Lyle , Usher Hall 1975 (before the big hits) Last - St Etienne, British Library Foyer (!) October last year Next - Cowboy Junkies 18 July (I'm away on the date of their Edinburgh gig , so have to go to Holmfirth?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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