leemond2008 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I went to see the SFA's a fair few years ago, I was seeing a bird who worked in a guitar shop and she somehow managed to swindle to free tickets for them, I didn't really like the band before but that gig was actually pretty damn good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 I've probably been to more SFA gigs than any other band, from small pre tour warm ups, local community halls, Brixton Academy, to the Royal Festival Hall. Never had a duff gig, but some have just been off the scale euphoric. When are you too old for 'gigs'? I ask, because I'm a fair ****' age now. My missus won't go to many gigs anymore (she's making an exception for Billy Bragg), but I've still got a few remaining gig buddies. I've noticed at a few things lately a real mix of ages in the audience, literally from students to pensioners. To answer my own question, I guess I can still go see Dexys and Alabama 3 but it's best to avoid JLS and Jessie J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 The gigs I normally go to see have an average age of 40+ so I am normally one of the youngest there lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Seen SFA about 6 times. Agree, they are a fantastic live band. Something different every time, and they really put the effort into creating a show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I quite often go to gigs on my own and I always feel like i'm the only person there on my own. Hardly any of my mates are into music like I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I quite often go to gigs on my own and I always feel like i'm the only person there on my own. Hardly any of my mates are into music like I am. awwwwww, I'm sure if you put a word in on VT sometime, then someone might be able to go with you When at uni I went to a few gigs on my own, when no one would go with me. I actually quite enjoyed it as I could get right to the front and stay there, and not have to worry about buying anyone drinks or fretting if they can't find their way back to where I was if they've gone the loo, or vice versa. I could just rock the **** ouuuuuuuuuut Not that I still don't, ofc. It can just be a bit of ballache sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milfner Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I quite often go to gigs on my own and I always feel like i'm the only person there on my own. Hardly any of my mates are into music like I am. Did you go to Heaton Park? (Going by your sig as a clue!) Was an incredible amount of Scottish people over the weekend. Would say there was as many Scots as Mancs there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Off to see Wooden Wand at York Duchess tonight. Been looking forward to this for weeks. Planning to see him again in October, when he comes back to the UK with a full band. Want to see Woods in September too, probably in Leeds, at Brudenell Social Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I'm now off to see GOTYE at Red Rocks next month ... i'm more interested in the venue tbh but I do know one of his songs Olympic opening concert at Hyde park on the 27th with Duran Duran , Snow patrol etc and then James , Echo & the Bunnymen , Inspiral carpets , cast on the 28th July at exotic Margate I make Ned Flanders look cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I make Ned Flanders look like keith richards fixed it for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I quite often go to gigs on my own and I always feel like i'm the only person there on my own. Hardly any of my mates are into music like I am. Did you go to Heaton Park? (Going by your sig as a clue!) Was an incredible amount of Scottish people over the weekend. Would say there was as many Scots as Mancs there! Yeah, I was there on the Saturday mate(not on my own ) and I agree, there did seem to be some sort of invasion on that particular day. It got to the point where I was expecting every person I spoke to, to be Scottish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I was there on the saturday and only spoke to one scottish bloke all day, majority of the people I spoke to were geordies or cockneys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Just back from York, very special little gig. It's criminal that Wooden Wand isn't bigger than he is. Had a little chat with him too after the gig. An absolute gent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted July 8, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted July 8, 2012 Pearl Jam in Stockholm yesterday. I usually don't go over the top when it comes to gigs, but... That was one of those "once every 20 years" nights. 3 hours, 30 songs, requests from the audience, constantly changed setlist. I'm still buzzing. As a liveact, they really are something else. I'm most certainly arranging a holiday to see them again. That was special! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Gruff Rhys gig in Exeter was excellent - support was by Y Niwl instead of Cate Le Bon and they also featured as Rhys' backing band (bar the drummer) Quite enjoyed their set too - a bit of Dick Dale meets the Shadows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b23avfc Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Faith No More were amazing last night....... check this out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b23avfc Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 They opened with this Though Mike came on earlier for one song with Guano Padano Some more: Danny DeVito appeared next to the drum kit and tweeted a photo of his foot http://youtu.be/YLoMEatMACI And some dudes blog http://www.faithnomoreblog.com/2012/07/faith-no-more-hammersmith-apollo.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted July 9, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted July 9, 2012 Faith No More were amazing last night....... check this out... Didn't get a ticket in the end so I'm massively, massively jealous Damian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b23avfc Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Faith No More were amazing last night....... check this out... Didn't get a ticket in the end so I'm massively, massively jealous Damian. I was about to message you mate, posted this mainly for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Faith No More were amazing last night....... check this out... Did they play War Pigs?? :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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