Merton Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 It was a great gig! I was explaining to someone about Doug’s Trace cabs as they weren’t sure what they were - had to stop myself going into full geek mode 🤣 I thought both bands were great, though from where we were Gary Cherone did seem to be struggling to pitch a fair bit, always felt flat. But the energy levels and musicianship on display… wow. I think MiniMert was suitably impressed, his head was bobbing up and down throughout 😎 Great to see @cetera briefly as we’re were looking at the (tiny!) merch stand 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 1 hour ago, cetera said: …. thought they should have dumped the opening Led Zep cover and played Middle Man instead... Who needs covers when you have a limited set time? I thought that was a bit odd. Strange decision that. Do you know what Pat’s red bass was? Sorry to keep picking your brains 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 1 minute ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: I thought that was a bit odd. Strange decision that. Do you know what Pat’s red bass was? Sorry to keep picking your brains 😂 Yep, it was an old late 80's Hamer Blitz bass. He picked it up recently and has been playing it on this tour... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 19 minutes ago, cetera said: Yep, it was an old late 80's Hamer Blitz bass. He picked it up recently and has been playing it on this tour... Nice. Sounded great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 27 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: Nice. Sounded great. Both bassists and all basses sounded great but that Blitz was my favourite. Immense tone! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2elliot Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 14 hours ago, TeresaFR said: The last gig I went to was Rhombus, Black Riders Cult, and Dhampyres in Leeds on Saturday. I know, goth bands most people won't have the vaguest idea about but worth a listen if you like your music on the darker side as I do, and it's good to give a shout out to smaller bands. Cool, I haven't heard of Dhampyres. I'll check them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaFR Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 7 hours ago, 2elliot said: Cool, I haven't heard of Dhampyres. I'll check them out. They're pretty new, apparently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 Sleaford Mods & Big Special Superb both 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr4stringz Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Rayman said: Sleaford Mods & Big Special Superb both Was in my favourite local tonight (The Fountain Inn in Walsall) and caught a set from Big Special. Free gig, raising money for local homelessness charities. They were giving away a load of Christmas trees no questions asked to anyone who needed one but may be a few quid short. One of the band used to work in the pub a few years back. There’s giving back for you. Top work, lads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Saw local reggae band Palm Tree 🌴 Antics featuring our own @choob.squeemer. Always a great evening with these guys. Getting a delightful tone from his CESys cab sat atop a Vanderkley. first time I've seen one in the wild rather than at a bass bash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choob.squeemer Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Hi Stub - yes really pleased with the cab - its actually LFSYS (low frequency systems) Have been trying a few gigs on its own and a few with an extra cab under it because I use so much bass boost for reggae - have used it on its own for small gigs - but feel more comfortable with the extra cab for larger halls - plus our guitarist has just taken delivery of his new FRFR 200 watt rig - that's RMS !! so I need to keep the low end covered - but the beautiful clear clear sound of this cab ( Monaco ) is superb 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choob.squeemer Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 I should say its one Stevies cabs from this forum LFSYS being his operation - and he certainly knows what he is doing 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verb Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 I've just got in from seeing Brutus in Bristol. I'll be seeing them again in Birmingham on Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crward77 Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Fun Lovin Criminals in Newcastle last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimUpNorth Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 PXL_20231214_201522978~2.mp4 I went to see Deadletter at the Scala on Thursday. Really liked the support band The Joy Hotel and great to see the bass player going for it for the whole set. You can tell I'm getting on when I'm watching thinking he'll have a sore neck in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 (edited) @Hamster and his Sound of AC/DC band at the Camphill Social Club in West Byfleet, Surrey on Friday night! Two hours plus of classic and not so classic DC performed brilliantly with Hamster holding down a solid foundation on a gorgeous sunburst MusicMan Edited December 18, 2023 by cetera spelling 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upside downer Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 On 14/12/2023 at 15:05, crward77 said: Fun Lovin Criminals in Newcastle last night How do they sound without Huey? Is the new fella up to the job? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricky Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Chameleons at the Ritz, Manchester. Just great.. as always Supported by RUTS DC.. I'd somehow never seen them live before and they were absolutely superb. Blew me away tbh. Tightest band I've seen this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 I saw the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Albert last night. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 That's a great photo. Any closer and you'd be in the orchestra 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 28 minutes ago, rwillett said: That's a great photo. Any closer and you'd be in the orchestra 😄 Tickets are already on sale for next year's Christmas sing-along; I know it's a long way off, but it's a hugely entertaining evening. It appears that the seats we were in (2nd row, right in the middle, little kids in front of us, so clear view), now form part of a VIP experience now (VIP lounge, drink, foodstuffs), which is a tad disappointing (and over double the price), but it's the way of the world I suppose. One *VERY* entertaining element from last night, we had a group of people behind us who'd travelled down from Yorkshire for a few days. Every time something was announced, they'd literally be going to each other (and apply an ee'bah'gum accent here), 'Ooh, I bloody love this one, don't you love this one? Do you love this one, mum?' and then they'd all go, 'Ee, yes, I love this one.' One of their number sang along constantly, and while credit to him, he was riffing a bit and not necessarily singing the right words or tune. He just didn't care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crward77 Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 On 18/12/2023 at 09:46, upside downer said: How do they sound without Huey? Is the new fella up to the job? Fast sang the songs. I never saw them with Huey in the past but I really enjoyed the show. Exceeded my expectations. A fun night out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Edge Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Golcar Brass Band. Nativity thing in Haworth village church which was packed to the rafters. The vicar dressed as an angel was MC. Frankly I think most people were in there sheltering from the rain. No photos, tuba in the bass register. I don’t normally like brass bands but they were on form with no bum notes and the audience joined in with the carols. Great atmosphere. First time I’ve been to anything like that in a very long time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Went to see Limehouse Lizzy last night, the whole band were really on point playing Thin Lizzy numbers to the highest standard, the audience were really supportive and had a great night’s entertainment. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbunney Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 I saw British Lion (Steve Harris solo band) at Leo’s Red Lion in Gravesend this evening. It was brilliant, and just as good as when I saw them in the same venue a couple of years ago. I find it amazing that he gives just as much effort and enthusiasm playing in a tiny place like this as he does playing at The O2. I managed to shake his hand as he walked past at the end as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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