Similar to Glasgow, atmosphere was amazingBit of chat, but just one fantastic tune after another. I love them 8)
Weekend rundowns
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copperband
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Don't get me wrong I really enjoyed myself and like grego it was quite a new experience for me. I think perhaps if I was down in the "mosh pit" I would have perhaps felt a different atmosphere, however I think I prefered going home with a dry T shirt as opposed to one covered in p1ss from the endless numbers of people "recycling" their beer back into the plastic glass and launching it across the crowd
While we're on the subject what other gigs are currently worth going to, I do like a live event8)
While we're on the subject what other gigs are currently worth going to, I do like a live event8)
Don't get me wrong I really enjoyed myself and like grego it was quite a new experience for me. I think perhaps if I was down in the "mosh pit" I would have perhaps felt a different atmosphere, however I think I prefered going home with a dry T shirt as opposed to one covered in p1ss from the endless numbers of people "recycling" their beer back into the plastic glass and launching it across the crowd
While we're on the subject what other gigs are currently worth going to, I do like a live event8)
have a look on www.seetickets.com , which is a good reputable site for searching through acts with tix on sale or who are currently on tour.
even if they are sold out, i'd recommend going on ebay and picking out the most suitable venue/gig and then playing the game. normally in the week or so before the gig you can get tix for face value or less. people like razorlight, kaisers, etc are on tour at the mo.
copperband
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Any specific acts stand out at the moment for someone not knowledgable on the indie scene? Someone said to me going to see a band with at least 2 albums behind them is a minimum since you end up with an hour long gig that never really gets going? I bough the Editors cd a while a go which I really like but they would fall out of the latter prerequisit
Bring on the PSB in May (what happened to that thread btw?)
Any specific acts stand out at the moment for someone not knowledgable on the indie scene? Someone said to me going to see a band with at least 2 albums behind them is a minimum since you end up with an hour long gig that never really gets going? I bough the Editors cd a while a go which I really like but they would fall out of the latter prerequisit
Bring on the PSB in May (what happened to that thread btw?)
I love that CD they are probably at a few festivals this year.
Kaiser Chiefs could be good to see. First album is really good and the second one has just come out.
copperband
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Hmmm, maybe I will have to try a festival this year, out of interest is V indie only or does it have dance as well?
Any specific acts stand out at the moment for someone not knowledgable on the indie scene? Someone said to me going to see a band with at least 2 albums behind them is a minimum since you end up with an hour long gig that never really gets going? I bough the Editors cd a while a go which I really like but they would fall out of the latter prerequisit
I went to see the Fratelli's at Brixton Academy last night and accidentally stayed in the pub too long and missed half the gig.
Like you say, a relatively new act isn't going to play a very long set. The upside is you get to see them in a smaller venue.I went to see the Fratelli's at Brixton Academy last night and accidentally stayed in the pub too long and missed half the gig.
Mostly but it has the Strongbow and Bacardi tents which are dance tents, most people off their faces by lunchtime raving about, is quite amusing
They have Basement Jaxx there this year, and Fatboy Slim was there last year on the Sat night so there is a few dance things. But its mostly indie and a bit of pop (ie Pink, Lily Allen etc)
copperband
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Mostly but it has the Strongbow and Bacardi tents which are dance tents, most people off their faces by lunchtime raving about, is quite amusing
They have Basement Jaxx there this year, and Fatboy Slim was there last year on the Sat night so there is a few dance things. But its mostly indie and a bit of pop (ie Pink, Lily Allen etc)
Thanks Emma, now all I need to do is round up some others to go
Thanks Emma, now all I need to do is round up some others to go
Good luck getting tickets
Well we saw the two songs I knew so I was happy.
I've never even heard of the Fratelli's you know 2 more songs than me
Thanks Emma, now all I need to do is round up some others to go
here ya're! http://www.vfestival.com/index.html?pid=2124 i'll be there!8)
it is indie but with the basements, kanye, mondays and madman gillespie, things are interesting!8)
on ebay you can buy tix for the one in staffordshire for only about £10-20 above face value. go do it!
the ones for the chelmsford are £60-80 more than face value.
That will include one of my friends trying to flog hers on Ebay tut tut
Some of my friends meant to buy Chlm but bought Staffs instead
I've never even heard of the Fratelli's you know 2 more songs than me
You're just not down with the kids Barbara. There were so many little Peaches Geldof wannabees there last night - we looked like their mums.
Any specific acts stand out at the moment for someone not knowledgable on the indie scene? Someone said to me going to see a band with at least 2 albums behind them is a minimum since you end up with an hour long gig that never really gets going? I bough the Editors cd a while a go which I really like but they would fall out of the latter prerequisit
Bring on the PSB in May (what happened to that thread btw?)
Don't know about that. I saw Razorlight and The Killers 2 years ago, and they were both nothing short of amazing (though I do have notoriously as basic/poor tastes in indie music as I have in (some) house!)
Editors are cool. A bit samey, though I'd pay good money just to see Munich performed live.
Muse would be my next dream gig atendance. I couldn't tell you the names of any of their songs (apart from the AMAZING Knights of Cydionia), though only hear nothing but good things about them live.
You're just not down with the kids Barbara. There were so many little Peaches Geldof wannabees there last night - we looked like their mums.
How come you know all these koolntrendy bands that I've never heard of
Lorna got free tickets for Muse at Wembley Stadium but unfortunately it clashes with the wedding of the year!