Costanza Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Diadora Van Basten said: Hooky is playing the two Joy Division albums taking on the role of Ian Curtis at the O2 on Thursday. You know it's funny, New Order are my favourite band and I love Joy Division but gave this gig a miss. Hooky is a lot more faithful to the original songs but he hardly plays bass and Pottsy has to do more of the high vocals (more for New Order), so it's a bit unsatisfactory in a way. If there was more of a New Order set I would have gone as saw him doing Technique and Republic which was great hearing songs the band hardly ever played post reunion in 1998. His version of The Perfect Kiss is definitive compared to the half baked current New Order version mind you. New Order live is predominantly the same set since 2015 and needs freshened up. The MiF set with the synth orchestra in 2017 was easily the best New Order gig since 98 and it's a pity the band don't vary the sets more like the old days. Sorry rambling a bit but basically saying I find both live acts missing something funnily enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Deeds Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Kenny Wayne Shepherd at the Queens Hall next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The new West End Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Peter Hook tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 A Band called Malice. Jam tribute. Bannermans 20th April. Absolute Weller. Dreadnought. Bathgate. 22nd April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawdust Caesar Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Inspiral Carpets July 21st at the Liquid Room. Secret Affair & Squire 17th November at the Voodoo Rooms. Wish I'd known the Dead Kennedys were playing Edinburgh, sold out now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychedelicropcircle Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Seen a gordie funk band at the weekend called smoove & turrell think they’ll be big👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry. Henry. Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 James end of the month at Usher Hall Pulp tour opener down in Bridlington end of May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister T Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 On 11/04/2023 at 21:13, Diadora Van Basten said: Hooky is playing the two Joy Division albums taking on the role of Ian Curtis at the O2 on Thursday. And he was bloody fantastic. That was the first time I've seen him. The New Order set was great too and the inclusion of Ceremony in the encore just made the night for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diadora Van Basten Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Mister T said: And he was bloody fantastic. That was the first time I've seen him. The New Order set was great too and the inclusion of Ceremony in the encore just made the night for me. I think a lot of people get put off by the name Peter Hook and the light. I just stumbled across his set at Let’s Rock Scotland when I was going to the toilet as he wasn’t on the main stage and he was superb. I was a bit disappointed with the choice of New Order songs yesterday. I only knew two and they weren’t particular favourites of mine but they were performed well. Unknown Pleasures and Closer sound so much better live than just listening to them on downloads. I particularly enjoyed She’s lost control, Shadowplay and atrocity exhibition. The performance of Atmosphere dedicated to Legendary Hacienda DJ Graeme Park’s son was exceptional. The encore was definitely my favourite with Transmission, Ceremony and Love will tear us apart. I uploaded a video I made to YouTube (yes I’m one of them) if you are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister T Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Diadora Van Basten said: I think a lot of people get put off by the name Peter Hook and the light. I just stumbled across his set at Let’s Rock Scotland when I was going to the toilet as he wasn’t on the main stage and he was superb. I was a bit disappointed with the choice of New Order songs yesterday. I only knew two and they weren’t particular favourites of mine but they were performed well. Unknown Pleasures and Closer sound so much better live than just listening to them on downloads. I particularly enjoyed She’s lost control, Shadowplay and atrocity exhibition. The performance of Atmosphere dedicated to Legendary Hacienda DJ Graeme Park’s son was exceptional. The encore was definitely my favourite with Transmission, Ceremony and Love will tear us apart. I uploaded a video I made to YouTube (yes I’m one of them) if you are interested. Agree with you on some of the joy division songs. They don't translate well to a live performance. I think some of the audience's attention waivered halfway through the Closer set. There was a hell of a lot of chit chat round about me. Bloody philistines. Probably all hibs fans too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costanza Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 41 minutes ago, Mister T said: Agree with you on some of the joy division songs. They don't translate well to a live performance. I think some of the audience's attention waivered halfway through the Closer set. There was a hell of a lot of chit chat round about me. Bloody philistines. Probably all hibs fans too. Well famously, Joy Division hated the sound Martin Hannett gave them as it sounded so different from their rockier live sound. I bloody hope no one eas talking through Decades.. I see they played Vanishing Point in the New Order selection, fantastic. Got my New Order at the Hydro tickets today, definitely won't be as long a gig as Hooky's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diadora Van Basten Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Costanza said: Well famously, Joy Division hated the sound Martin Hannett gave them as it sounded so different from their rockier live sound. I bloody hope no one eas talking through Decades.. I see they played Vanishing Point in the New Order selection, fantastic. Got my New Order at the Hydro tickets today, definitely won't be as long a gig as Hooky's! Hooky’s set totalled 27 songs and he plays a gig almost every night, it’s a phenomenal effort. Maybe a good thing that Factory spent all his money on the Hacienda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The new West End Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Diadora Van Basten said: Hooky’s set totalled 27 songs and he plays a gig almost every night, it’s a phenomenal effort. Maybe a good thing that Factory spent all his money on the Hacienda. His 3 night run in Manchester last weekend was meant to be amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The new West End Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 The Bathers and Cowboy Mouth tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The new West End Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 ACR tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF11JamTart Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 On 14/04/2023 at 17:19, The new West End said: The Bathers and Cowboy Mouth tonight What was it like? Would have loved to have come up for that. I love those two bands. The Marina reissue lps of the Bathers are gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF11JamTart Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Peter Hook and the Light on Friday. Depeche Mode at Twickenham in June. The Undertones in September. Teenage Fanclub in Hackney in November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The new West End Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 2 hours ago, CF11JamTart said: What was it like? Would have loved to have come up for that. I love those two bands. The Marina reissue lps of the Bathers are gorgeous. It was amazing .. 2 great bands with brilliant front men Bathers finished with Honey at the Core I think the label Last Night in Glasgow are releasing ,/ re releasing a lot of their stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF11JamTart Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 1 minute ago, The new West End said: It was amazing .. 2 great bands with brilliant front men Bathers finished with Honey at the Core I think the label Last Night in Glasgow are releasing ,/ re releasing a lot of their stuff Lovely stuff. I've just got the Cowboy Mouth lp and a couple of The Bathers. They just sound gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The new West End Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 23 minutes ago, CF11JamTart said: Lovely stuff. I've just got the Cowboy Mouth lp and a couple of The Bathers. They just sound gorgeous. Not a fan of the Wee Red Bar as a venue but sound was good and for a change the audience shut up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periodictabledancer Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Having just seen The Boss at MSG , now looking forward to seeing him again in Rome at the Circus Maximus next month. Sam Fender will be the warm up and I'm looking forward to seeing him for the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedarmy Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 saturday in glasgow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibbers Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 14 hours ago, The new West End said: ACR tonight How good are ACR live? Those guys and gals can funk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costanza Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Was at Man of Moon at Cabaret Voltaire tonight. Top gig and an Edinburgh band to boot. Finished with this which is a banger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 9 hours ago, Costanza said: Was at Man of Moon at Cabaret Voltaire tonight. Top gig and an Edinburgh band to boot. Finished with this which is a banger Not too keen to be honest. Can barely make out a word he is saying then a 10 second rave randomly kicks off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The new West End Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 10 hours ago, Jibbers said: How good are ACR live? Those guys and gals can funk! Amazing live Much better than their recorded stuff Shack up baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costanza Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 46 minutes ago, Sooperstar said: Not too keen to be honest. Can barely make out a word he is saying then a 10 second rave randomly kicks off. Worked for early REM! Nah, fair do's, that song probably their most 'dancey'. Rest a bit more 'brooding'.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 11 minutes ago, Costanza said: Worked for early REM! Nah, fair do's, that song probably their most 'dancey'. Rest a bit more 'brooding'.. In The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite, when he sings 'call me when you try wake her up' I genuinely thought he was singing in a foreign language for years, until I realised what he was actually saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costanza Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 17 minutes ago, Sooperstar said: In The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite, when he sings 'call me when you try wake her up' I genuinely thought he was singing in a foreign language for years, until I realised what he was actually saying. Ha ha I thought he was saying "Call me in Jamaica"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Just seen that Cud are playing Edinburgh in August. Tempting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 2 hours ago, neilnunb said: Just seen that Cud are playing Edinburgh in August. Tempting. They're supporting PWEI in Leeds, I'll have to go to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the original dalry llama Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 I've got Yo La Tengo at Sala Apolo in Barcelona on Saturday. Bit of a pain that twice in a row they haven't included any Scottish dates on their European tour but I guess a trip to Barcelona to see your (possibly) favourite band is not unshabby. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periodictabledancer Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 On 20/04/2023 at 23:50, Costanza said: Was at Man of Moon at Cabaret Voltaire tonight. Top gig and an Edinburgh band to boot. Finished with this which is a banger The opening to that song is fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costanza Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 12 hours ago, periodictabledancer said: The opening to that song is fantastic. Yeah I am partial to a bass heavy opener Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Tickets bought for Judas Priest at the hydro in march, Saxon and Uriah heep as support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 5 hours ago, Ribble said: Tickets bought for Judas Priest at the hydro in march, Saxon and Uriah heep as support just got myself a ticket for that as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diadora Van Basten Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Who’s admitting to having tickets for Harry Styles and Beyoncé Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTBCAL Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Dead Kennedy’s this Sunday Does anyone know if there a support on? Looking at their other gigs I would say yes but just wondered if anyone knew for definite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Ulysses said: Can't wait until Murrayfield but god knows if we will get decent weather here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 1 hour ago, frankblack said: Can't wait until Murrayfield but god knows if we will get decent weather here. The weather this afternoon and evening was awful, right up until about 15 minutes before the band came on stage. Then the skies cleared completely. A really good gig, although some of the quieter moments were let down just a wee bit by the sound quality in the RDS. Despite that, Last Man Standing and I'll See You In My Dreams were very poignant moments. Other highlights of the night for me were Death To My Hometown, Nightshift, Trapped, Johnny 99 and Wrecking Ball. Springsteen really is some man for one man. Three hours on stage without a break (the band got a break, but he didn't), and he covered every square inch of the stage with a really energetic performance. And the band are sensational musicians, absolutely sensational. Bruce Springsteen Concert Setlist at RDS Arena, Dublin on May 9, 2023 | setlist.fm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 10 hours ago, Ulysses said: I bagged a ticket for his Hyde Park gig on 6th July. My mate's going to both gigs (second on the 8th, when The Who are at Edinburgh Castle) so was looking at the two setlists from Dublin. 28 songs one night, 27 the other. About 10 different songs between the two lists. You definitely get your money's worth. We're talking about getting tix for the 7th July to see Southside Johnny at the Shepherd's Bush Empire but he may well take to the stage with Springsteen either or both nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periodictabledancer Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 8 hours ago, Ulysses said: The weather this afternoon and evening was awful, right up until about 15 minutes before the band came on stage. Then the skies cleared completely. A really good gig, although some of the quieter moments were let down just a wee bit by the sound quality in the RDS. Despite that, Last Man Standing and I'll See You In My Dreams were very poignant moments. Other highlights of the night for me were Death To My Hometown, Nightshift, Trapped, Johnny 99 and Wrecking Ball. Springsteen really is some man for one man. Three hours on stage without a break (the band got a break, but he didn't), and he covered every square inch of the stage with a really energetic performance. And the band are sensational musicians, absolutely sensational. Bruce Springsteen Concert Setlist at RDS Arena, Dublin on May 9, 2023 | setlist.fm I saw him in NY and will be in Rome for the Circus Maximus gig although I'm not sure if I can do an all day thing at my age with no seats. NY was great with the NY/NJ crowd creating an amazing atmosphere , a lot of the time he seemed happy to let the crowd do the singing. Not much to dislike but Nightshift is a travesty for me and I wish he wouldn't. Rosalita isn't a song ive liked all that much but the crowd went nuts over it and I kinda fell in love with it now although he doesn't half ham it up with SVZ. 😄 Needless to say the "encore" brought the house down. And yeah, the musicians are all at the top of their game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 11 hours ago, Ulysses said: The weather this afternoon and evening was awful, right up until about 15 minutes before the band came on stage. Then the skies cleared completely. A really good gig, although some of the quieter moments were let down just a wee bit by the sound quality in the RDS. Despite that, Last Man Standing and I'll See You In My Dreams were very poignant moments. Other highlights of the night for me were Death To My Hometown, Nightshift, Trapped, Johnny 99 and Wrecking Ball. Springsteen really is some man for one man. Three hours on stage without a break (the band got a break, but he didn't), and he covered every square inch of the stage with a really energetic performance. And the band are sensational musicians, absolutely sensational. Bruce Springsteen Concert Setlist at RDS Arena, Dublin on May 9, 2023 | setlist.fm Excellent setlist. Good to see they are still putting on the same type of shows as he did pre-pandemic. No mean feat for their age! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costanza Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Like the look of some of these gigs at Summerhall in August: We Were Promised Jetpacks, Pictish Trail, Deafheaven and BC Camplight in particular Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Tribute band for The Stranglers this Saturday at the Dreadnought Bathgate. Tribute band for The Jam at Vodoo Rooms May 28th. The Who at Edinburgh Castle 8th July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 7 hours ago, periodictabledancer said: ....I'm not sure if I can do an all day thing at my age with no seats. Thankfully we had seats in the RDS with the other oul' gits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periodictabledancer Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 16 minutes ago, Ulysses said: Thankfully we had seats in the RDS with the other oul' gits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tott Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 5 hours ago, Robbo-Jambo said: Tribute band for The Stranglers this Saturday at the Dreadnought Bathgate. Straighten Out are excellent as tribute acts go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightrope Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 On 21/04/2023 at 11:00, Costanza said: Ha ha I thought he was saying "Call me in Jamaica"! Still did up until now..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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