BrunoBass Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 5 hours ago, cheddatom said: We did Rock City once, supporting Buzzcocks, definitely a highlight for me, I've seen so many huge bands play there, it was quite a honour to be on the stage. I love that venue!! One of my favourite venues, seen a few bands there. It’s everything a music venue should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 We play the Freddie G drum academy at Sparsholt college in Winchester. The venue is just the campus bar but we get to play with the celebrity drummers. So far we've played with the likes of Gregg Bissonette, Steve White, Ian Matthews (kasabian), Craig Blundell and Woody from Bastille amongst others. Always great fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Gigs I love? I love playing in big fields. Open air festivals, that is. Big stages, big sound systems, big stage sound, captive and appreciative audiences and you also get to see some great bands on the bill. We were booked to play one early this year that was washed out and had to be rescheduled but I haven't been rained on at an open air gig in a few years. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 I love playing The 100 Club, iconic venue, you just get the feel of the place when there. Also love The Star & Garter in Manchester, just great gigs and great audiences, in a venue that is standing proud in a development area and not moving. And lastly The Rebellion Festival at The Winter Gardens in Blackpool, just love that, the biggest and best punk festival, being asked to play there is awesome. 200+ bands over a weekend, you get to catch up with so many people that you`ve met over the previous year, it`s just an amazing time. We`re setting off tomorrow (playing Sunday afternoon), am so looking forward to it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 17 minutes ago, Lozz196 said: I love playing The 100 Club, iconic venue, you just get the feel of the place when there. Also love The Star & Garter in Manchester, just great gigs and great audiences, in a venue that is standing proud in a development area and not moving. And lastly The Rebellion Festival at The Winter Gardens in Blackpool, just love that, the biggest and best punk festival, being asked to play there is awesome. 200+ bands over a weekend, you get to catch up with so many people that you`ve met over the previous year, it`s just an amazing time. We`re setting off tomorrow (playing Sunday afternoon), am so looking forward to it. Sounds great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 21 minutes ago, Lozz196 said: I love playing The 100 Club, iconic venue, you just get the feel of the place when there. Also love The Star & Garter in Manchester, just great gigs and great audiences, in a venue that is standing proud in a development area and not moving. And lastly The Rebellion Festival at The Winter Gardens in Blackpool, just love that, the biggest and best punk festival, being asked to play there is awesome. 200+ bands over a weekend, you get to catch up with so many people that you`ve met over the previous year, it`s just an amazing time. We`re setting off tomorrow (playing Sunday afternoon), am so looking forward to it. I'll be there with Headsticks on Thursday and Friday... can't stay for the whole weekend unfortunately but it's such a brilliant atmosphere! I can't wait to get there! I used to love the Star & Garter but I went there to see a hardcore band and got "crowd killed" bashing my head on the floor, so every time I go back I get reminded of it... great venue though, I'll get over it 100 club is great too. Brilliant house kit!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Loads around south and west of London. Small sweaty places that don't reek of cheese. Phoenix, High Wycombe. Star, Guildford. Readipop, Reading. Dublin Castle, Camden. Half Moon, Putney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewine Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 On 27/07/2018 at 12:15, Bluewine said: My favorite place is a small bar called Aribas. Here's why; 1. It's a great sounding room. Low ceilings and carpeted flooring. 2. The bar is right next to the spot we play in, no stage. 3. The crowd is primarily made up of live music lovers. The average age is probably 65. These folks were probably Hippies back in the 60s and love the vintage 70s based blues & rock we play. I love the place. Blue Just found out Arribas has new owners. Pool tables in and no more live music. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Bluewine said: Just found out Arribas has new owners. Pool tables in and no more live music. Nothing worse than when your favourite place gets turned into something else. We had that with one of our locals, and now our main local (ie, the one that always called us first when someone else let them down) has been sold and no idea what the plans of the new owners are, but it is being done up at the moment and reopening in the autumn. Although as you said it was full of music lovers, maybe they will go somewhere else? Edited August 6, 2018 by Woodinblack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewine Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, Woodinblack said: Nothing worse than when your favourite place gets turned into something else. We had that with one of our locals, and now our main local (ie, the one that always called us first when someone else let them down) has been sold and no idea what the plans of the new owners are, but it is being done up at the moment and reopening in the autumn. Although as you said it was full of music lovers, maybe they will go somewhere else? Never thought of it that way, especially being the money hound I am. That was business we generated, those were our costumers. Probably a good way to pitch our business to someone else. Problem is, the number of owners that know how manage live music is dwindling at a rapid pace In the Milwaukee area. Blue Edited August 7, 2018 by Bluewine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 On 31/07/2018 at 13:14, Lozz196 said: I love playing The 100 Club, iconic venue, you just get the feel of the place when there. Also love The Star & Garter in Manchester, just great gigs and great audiences, in a venue that is standing proud in a development area and not moving. And lastly The Rebellion Festival at The Winter Gardens in Blackpool, just love that, the biggest and best punk festival, being asked to play there is awesome. 200+ bands over a weekend, you get to catch up with so many people that you`ve met over the previous year, it`s just an amazing time. We`re setting off tomorrow (playing Sunday afternoon), am so looking forward to it. +1 Star & Garter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.