BallochSonsFan Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Tommy Nooka said: I've no idea how you could even be arsed writing all that so early. Gig didn't finish till 11.30 on the night the clocks go forward, i've barely had 6 hours sleep with 5 hours boozing! Really enjoyed the gig, thought Honeyblood were better than you made out, certainly sounded better in the venue than on the BBC website. Agree it didn't feel at all like a normal gig, too many people there just because it's the BBC music festival, heard one girl saying 'you know i'd be annoyed if it was bands I really liked' because she was stuck with a shitey view. Whilst Grandaddy were good, they weren't my cup of tea for a live band. Very much could have done with sitting down during their set, not much to get you moving! They provided the 'superfans' last night though. I wasn't boozing. Drove to Assai and back for some vinyl yesterday morning though (180 mile round trip) and I've already been to Morrisons this morning. I'm going to collapse somewhere around lunch time. Watching the Honeyblood set online now. Best example of my biggest criticism of them is about 9 minutes in when the drummer awkwardly introduces the "first single from our new album. It's available now. Don't know if anyone's heard it yet..." The album has been out for about 5 months now. Yes - we have head it. Although not quite like that since it was one of the few times where Stina's guitar was all over the place but rarely where it was supposed to be. Edited March 26, 2017 by BallochSonsFan 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Got Creeper tonight at the Garage, which should be an absolute cracker. Weezer in October is now on the agenda. Kinda disappointed that it's only London that have Ash as support. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Spent most of the weekend at the Radio 6 weekend. Ended up seeing Sleaford Mods, Girl Ray, Dutch Uncles, Cate Le Bon, Temples, Sacred Paws, Haley Bonar, The Lemon Twigs and Father John Misty. Without a doubt the best were the Lemon Twigs. I was unconvinced by their album (found it a bit annoying) but have totally changed my mind after seeing them. If you get a chance to see them then go. Mental. I thought that the set up at the Tramway was shit. There was no way you were getting to see anything in any of the smaller rooms without spending hours queuing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy boo Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 ARW at concert hall tomorrow. How were they? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamJags Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Thoughts from 6 Music festival this weekend - Sparks were absolutely incredible. New stuff sounded great, and the older stuff seems to have benefited with the new band. Amateur Hour was unreal. Future Islands were very good as well. Left about halfway through Goldfrapp because it all got a bit boring. The layout for the Tramway was a total shambles. Roasting in the venue, but weren't letting anyone outside because it was too rammed. Despite this, Craig Charles' DJ set was fantastic (even though a group of absolute fucking morons were acting the p***ks right next to me), and Temples were decent as well. The Lemon Twigs were one of the best live acts I've seen this year. Echoing what a previous poster said, I didn't really warm to the album, but they are absolutely nuts live. Almost seemed like show tunes done by a rock and roll band. Was massively disappointed with Car Seat Headrest though. First few songs were good, but all got a bit self-indulgent after about three or four songs. A shame, as I really like their last record. I'm refraining from watching The Shins' set as I'm seeing them in London on Wednesday, but the setlist looks great and I'm digging the new stuff. Totally agree with BSF on Honeyblood though. Saw them last year and they didn't sound any better than average. Far better and more intense on record, compared to their very dull live show. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paranoid android Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 30 minutes ago, jimmy boo said: How were they? I was at the ARW Usher Hall gig in Edinburgh on Thursday - surprisingly good, imo. Anderson was in surprisingly good voice, Rabin has beefed up his giggin muscles since the start of the tour (if YouTube footage is anything to go by), and the wee bass player, Lee Pomeroy was very good. Wakeman needs a bigger cape. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieStevenson Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I see the main man John Legend is coming the the Hydro. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanMc99 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Kool and The Gang june 9th @kelvingrove , night before the england game. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Nooka Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 15 hours ago, GrahamJags said: I'm refraining from watching The Shins' set as I'm seeing them in London on Wednesday, but the setlist looks great and I'm digging the new stuff. Totally agree with BSF on Honeyblood though. Saw them last year and they didn't sound any better than average. Far better and more intense on record, compared to their very dull live show. The Shins were great, I enjoyed that set much more than when I saw them at the Barras last time. You should have a great time, the new songs sounded terrific live and I've been listening to Heartworms a lot. Fair enough about Honeyblood I can see why they don't appeal to all, I'm not really that bothered about people jumping about the stage or putting on a 'show', I thought they were both solid musicians and made a lot noise for a two piece. The fact they sound different live isn't a bad thing at all, (in fact it's something people praised Grandaddy's set for), if I wanted to listen to a record I'd listen to a record! The BBC recording doesn't do them justice at all tbf, it sounds very 'hollow' and lacks any weight they carried live. Besides that, it must be difficult to get yourself 'pumped up' for a gig at 6.45. PS I have spotted myself on the BBC coverage!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallochSonsFan Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 They didnt sound different live Tommy, except when Stina was fucking things up. Thats their problem for me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Nooka Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 They didnt sound different live Tommy, except when Stina was fucking things up. Thats their problem for me. She made a couple of mistakes aye, most bands do (although if you've seen her do it regularly then you're in better place to judge) but if you think that they sounded anything like they do on record then we'll just leave it there. There's much more than 2 instruments getting played on their studio albums for a start.Was very funny watching the young guys behind the bar go all doe eyed while they were on!Felt like there was far too much talking going on all night , annoys me immensely when people go to a concert and blether constantly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthespider Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 ARW at concert hall were great the whole band seemed to be enjoying playing. Audience were great also . Hope they produce some new music or a live recording of their tour . Rick Wakeman was fantastic as ever . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well fan for life Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 On 26/03/2017 at 22:01, GrahamJags said: Thoughts from 6 Music festival this weekend - Sparks were absolutely incredible. New stuff sounded great, and the older stuff seems to have benefited with the new band. Amateur Hour was unreal. Future Islands were very good as well. Left about halfway through Goldfrapp because it all got a bit boring. The layout for the Tramway was a total shambles. Roasting in the venue, but weren't letting anyone outside because it was too rammed. Despite this, Craig Charles' DJ set was fantastic (even though a group of absolute fucking morons were acting the p***ks right next to me), and Temples were decent as well. The Lemon Twigs were one of the best live acts I've seen this year. Echoing what a previous poster said, I didn't really warm to the album, but they are absolutely nuts live. Almost seemed like show tunes done by a rock and roll band. Was massively disappointed with Car Seat Headrest though. First few songs were good, but all got a bit self-indulgent after about three or four songs. A shame, as I really like their last record. I'm refraining from watching The Shins' set as I'm seeing them in London on Wednesday, but the setlist looks great and I'm digging the new stuff. Totally agree with BSF on Honeyblood though. Saw them last year and they didn't sound any better than average. Far better and more intense on record, compared to their very dull live show. Was that the dicks doing the limbo under someone's belt? Other than them Craig Charles was absolutely excellent and arguably my highlight of the whole Saturday. Would 100% agree about the venue layout being a fucking shambles. Limmy & Shaun Keaveny in a fucking tiny wee room despite knowing that would be a big draw for the crowd was mental decision making from them. Queue was about an hour long and there was no chance I was up for that no matter how much I wanted to see them. Then John Lydon I thought just came across as being a bit of a w****r. I was then at Honeyblood, Grandaddy & The Shins. Would pretty much echo what others have said. Honeyblood are great on record but need to up their game live. Kind of feels like they're trying to play their set and get off stage ASAP as they are terrified to interact with the crowd. Grandaddy were alright live, but I could have done with a seat by that point. I really like The Shins, but I think having been out since Friday night with only about 4 hours sleep and about 6 pints of Crossing the Rubicon + multiple shorts I wasn't in the best state to enjoy their set. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamJags Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 1 hour ago, well fan for life said: Was that the dicks doing the limbo under someone's belt? Other than them Craig Charles was absolutely excellent and arguably my highlight of the whole Saturday. Would 100% agree about the venue layout being a fucking shambles. Limmy & Shaun Keaveny in a fucking tiny wee room despite knowing that would be a big draw for the crowd was mental decision making from them. Queue was about an hour long and there was no chance I was up for that no matter how much I wanted to see them. Then John Lydon I thought just came across as being a bit of a w****r. Yeah, the very dicks. One of them passed their phone to my mate and asked him to video them so he proceeded to go back with his pals, jump around shouting at the camera for about 10 seconds then took his phone back and just stood there. Agreed about John Lydon. Eventually the right call moving that to the big stage, but he seemed like he was just saying things for the sake of a reaction. Made even more evident when he kept looking to the crowd after every statement. Thought he came across like David Brent at times as well with the whole "I'm all about everyone having a voice and being nice to everyone, yeah?" patter. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur's Seat Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Bears Den at Glasgow O2 Academy tomorrow. Really like them but not sure how they'll be as a live act. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdogunderdog underdog Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Bears Den at Glasgow O2 Academy tomorrow. Really like them but not sure how they'll be as a live act. Saw them last year at o2 abc and they were superb. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heedthebaa Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Wet wet wet booked for July at the castle 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi1990 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Seen Louis Berry at King Tuts tonight. Top performance and can't wait for the album. Was ably supported from Tom Prior from London. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy boo Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Blackberry Smoke tonight at Barrowlands. Seen them twice on Sauchiehall St where they come out for a wander to mingle with the fans. Bumped into Charlie Starr coming out of noodle bar with his dinner. Somehow I can't see them taking in the sights of Gallowgate and Bairns Bar tonight!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Blackberry Smoke aren't my thing but they're outstanding live. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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