dmdavies Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Anyone ever played there? What is the load in / out like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Nope, but eaten there many times. 🍝 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 They as a company are in financial difficulty, possibly about to go under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrixn1 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) There is a house MarkBass CMD 121H - and about three drum kits, a PA, a grand piano. So just walk in with your instrument (through the restaurant - the club is down the stairs at the back). Also, parking really isn't great in Soho so try to avoid doing driving there. Edited October 13, 2019 by jrixn1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer.b Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 If you do drive try Soho Square , there's a fair few pay by phone bays that are free after 6 30 , if there's nothing there go north of Oxford Street around Berners place , parking round there is not quite as bad as you might think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer.b Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 There's a house Double Bass too now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 6 hours ago, steantval said: They as a company are in financial difficulty, possibly about to go under. Yup, I heard they'd run out of dough. 1 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 There's a clause in the contract that says you have to play Margarita Time 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andytoad Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 1 hour ago, dannybuoy said: Yup, I heard they'd run out of dough. That joke was cheesy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Right, stop this punning now, or I’ll give you all a pizza my mind! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Don't expect a slice of the profits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Get paid beforehand, the lights could go off at any moment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 4 hours ago, ezbass said: Right, stop this punning now, or I’ll give you all a pizza my mind! No topping that! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 I always associate Pizza Express with live music. So my first reaction to their financial difficulties was “another reduction in live music venues” rather than mourning the nosh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 On 13/10/2019 at 09:39, Delberthot said: There's a clause in the contract that says you have to play Margarita Time And Vivaldi ‘s Four Seasons... or was it Four Cheeses...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Do they still have to call last orders at the (salad) bar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Just on the subject of Pizza Express, when was the last time anyone actually ate at one? I haven't been for maybe ten years, perhaps longer, and found it underwhelming to say the least. (I've eaten more pizza in Italy in that time.) Whether or not one considers Papa Johns or Dominos to be the real deal or not, they deliver, it's tasty and not too expensive if you can hit them with an, 'Are there any deals on tonight?' when you phone up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huge Hands Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 25 minutes ago, NancyJohnson said: Just on the subject of Pizza Express, when was the last time anyone actually ate at one? I haven't been for maybe ten years, perhaps longer, and found it underwhelming to say the least. (I've eaten more pizza in Italy in that time.) Whether or not one considers Papa Johns or Dominos to be the real deal or not, they deliver, it's tasty and not too expensive if you can hit them with an, 'Are there any deals on tonight?' when you phone up. We eat at our local PE a lot. You can exchange your Tesco Clubcard vouchers for payment for the meal, so regularly eat a £60+ meal for the price of drinks only. I think this constant allowance of vouchers and discount deals is reportedly what is making their business fail. Not sure I'd be happy spending the full price for a pizza meal, but there you go. Coincidentally, I was asked to dep in the Soho one later this month by my old band but wasn't available. It is their first time playing there, so can't comment on what it's like, but as others have said, parking nearby is a nightmare/impossible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 5 hours ago, NancyJohnson said: Just on the subject of Pizza Express, when was the last time anyone actually ate at one? I haven't been for maybe ten years, perhaps longer, and found it underwhelming to say the least. (I've eaten more pizza in Italy in that time.) Whether or not one considers Papa Johns or Dominos to be the real deal or not, they deliver, it's tasty and not too expensive if you can hit them with an, 'Are there any deals on tonight?' when you phone up. Within the last few years, it was ok. They do deliver as far as I know. Still, hard for anyone with a high street presence to make money these days, quite sad really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmdavies Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 On 13/10/2019 at 02:37, jrixn1 said: There is a house MarkBass CMD 121H - and about three drum kits, a PA, a grand piano. So just walk in with your instrument (through the restaurant - the club is down the stairs at the back). Also, parking really isn't great in Soho so try to avoid doing driving there. That's great! I use markbass stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz39 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 7 hours ago, NancyJohnson said: Just on the subject of Pizza Express, when was the last time anyone actually ate at one? I haven't been for maybe ten years, perhaps longer, and found it underwhelming to say the least. (I've eaten more pizza in Italy in that time.) Whether or not one considers Papa Johns or Dominos to be the real deal or not, they deliver, it's tasty and not too expensive if you can hit them with an, 'Are there any deals on tonight?' when you phone up. I have eaten at our local PEs a few times this year. Always use 2 for 1 on mains: we have 2 kids that eat adult meals and a toddler that nibbles so we can’t afford to eat full price. Better local pizza than Domino’s (although they are nice) and Papa Johns is a chain I will not frequent due to their owner’s vile morals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 52 minutes ago, Daz39 said: I have eaten at our local PEs a few times this year. Always use 2 for 1 on mains: we have 2 kids that eat adult meals and a toddler that nibbles so we can’t afford to eat full price. Better local pizza than Domino’s (although they are nice) and Papa Johns is a chain I will not frequent due to their owner’s vile morals. John Schnatter has gone from Papa Johns, hasn't he? You can now enjoy a guilt free Mexican or All The Meats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz39 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 1 hour ago, NancyJohnson said: John Schnatter has gone from Papa Johns, hasn't he? You can now enjoy a guilt free Mexican or All The Meats. He’s not on the board now but remains the largest shareholder. His racist, misogynistic, penny-pinching taint remains. Pizza Express is nice but service is never quick and unless you use a voucher is too pricey for what is trying to be an accessible treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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