Waddo Soqable Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 15 minutes ago, Jackroadkill said: I wish there was more Goth over this way. We're right out in the sticks and the best way to get gigs is to play at Young Farmers Club dances, where they will riot if you don't play Hi Ho Silver Lining, Summer of '69 and Don't Look Back In Anger. Sounds as if it'd be just like in the old days, where you turn up in make up etc, and the local "geezers" look aghast with all the... "Woah.. what the Fk are you then?" type malarkey 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackroadkill Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 7 minutes ago, Waddo Soqable said: Sounds as if it'd be just like in the old days, where you turn up in make up etc, and the local "geezers" look aghast with all the... "Woah.. what the Fk are you then?" type malarkey 😁 Been there a million times! My brother and I still shout "....'Ave you seen them f***ing TROUUUUU.......ZZZZEERRRS!" at each other, twenty five years after it was shouted at me by a disbelieving Chief upon spotting my PVC jeans. You and I could probably compare war stories in this vein for days on end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBass Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Jackroadkill said: Excellent - the scene of 1996's Mafia riot! ? tried googling that but nothing came up. Enlightenment required sir. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackroadkill Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, BillyBass said: ? tried googling that but nothing came up. Enlightenment required sir. There was (well, still may well be) a High Wycombe R'n'B band called The Mafia that went through many iterations throughout the years but was led by a chap called John MacKay, who played a Wal - made in town, of course - and the classic line-up featured Chris Dennis and Mark "The Thunder From Windsor" Freeman. All three were superb musicians and their sets were always brilliant. Often they'd be joined by local faces onstage, one of whom was known as American John, an African-American gob-iron player of serious mettle. One time the band, plus American John, were playing at the Flint and there was some kind of ruckus between two groups (something is telling me local yoofs and bikers, but I could be wrong) as the band were breaking down and packing their gear back into their vehicles. Much glass was broken, and it escalated to the point where the cops were called, and Thames Valley's finest arrived just as American John was making his way out with some gear, doing his best to avoid the flying glasses, traffic cones and fists. They screamed up in a van, leapt out, grabbed John and buggered off, leaving the scrap to continue. As they threw him in the van he was heard to ask "Is this some kind of Black thing?" as the poor bloke was the only non-white face present. He'd not been involved in the fighting at all, but was the only arrest made. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBass Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Jackroadkill said: There was (well, still may well be) a High Wycombe R'n'B band called The Mafia that went through many iterations throughout the years but was led by a chap called John MacKay, who played a Wal - made in town, of course - and the classic line-up featured Chris Dennis and Mark "The Thunder From Windsor" Freeman. All three were superb musicians and their sets were always brilliant. Often they'd be joined by local faces onstage, one of whom was known as American John, an African-American gob-iron player of serious mettle. One time the band, plus American John, were playing at the Flint and there was some kind of ruckus between two groups (something is telling me local yoofs and bikers, but I could be wrong) as the band were breaking down and packing their gear back into their vehicles. Much glass was broken, and it escalated to the point where the cops were called, and Thames Valley's finest arrived just as American John was making his way out with some gear, doing his best to avoid the flying glasses, traffic cones and fists. They screamed up in a van, leapt out, grabbed John and buggered off, leaving the scrap to continue. As they threw him in the van he was heard to ask "Is this some kind of Black thing?" as the poor bloke was the only non-white face present. He'd not been involved in the fighting at all, but was the only arrest made. That's quite a story, reminds me of Constable Savage from Not the 9 O'Clock News fame. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smalls Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 3 hours ago, Jackroadkill said: We're right out in the sticks and the best way to get gigs is to play at Young Farmers Club dances, We're nearly as out in the sticks as you, and our solution is to drive to BrightLightsBigCity... Round here a dream night out is Lady DJ playing hits of the 60s70s80s90s at the Horse and Jockey, with a medley of Wurzels and Quo songs, a punch up between farmers from Knucklas and Rhos y Meirch followed by a lovely big vomit outside Costcutter. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 Tonights gig. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 My first gig tonight since getting hit by covid a few weeks back. Standing is still proving a challenge. The Village Club. Stanstead Abbotts. Herts. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 (edited) My dep next Saturday. "This Saturday at Uplands #1 venue The Terrace at Whitez we present a newbie the brilliant 'Up To Eleven'...they will be belting out a huge 3 setter " Edit: Just noticed that's my elbow on the right! Edited September 19, 2023 by Stub Mandrel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 If anyone is into the heavy stuff in the south west (plymouth) playing a show at the Underground in a few weeks 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franticsmurf Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Stub Mandrel said: My dep next Saturday. "This Saturday at Uplands #1 venue The Terrace at Whitez we present a newbie the brilliant 'Up To Eleven'...they will be belting out a huge 3 setter " Edit: Just noticed that's my elbow on the right! Is that Uplands in Swansea? I'll try and be there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 30 minutes ago, Franticsmurf said: Is that Uplands in Swansea? I'll try and be there. It is indeed. Give us a shout! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 My blues rock trio Toredown have been invited to close the evening for Ipswich Weekender Festival, waterfront on Saturday 23rd 8-9pm. Marvellous! Should be a good event, music all day on a big stage, food, other stuff. Superb location on the heart of the historic docks No flash poster to post, though 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCH Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 This Saturday 23rd, Theatre gig. A nostalgic trip down memory lane, 1958 to 1970 pop music 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazm66 Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 52 minutes ago, Paul S said: My blues rock trio Toredown have been invited to close the evening for Ipswich Weekender Festival, waterfront on Saturday 23rd 8-9pm. Marvellous! Should be a good event, music all day on a big stage, food, other stuff. Superb location on the heart of the historic docks No flash poster to post, though There you go mate 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smalls Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 New venue for us in Brecon, 5th October. Not sure who's headlining! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Next for Hurtsfall is HRH Goth at the O2 Academy in Sheffield: Were playing on Friday 29th September on the main stage at 9.15 Full line up for the weekend is: Friday: Fleisch 22:30 Hurtsfall 21:15 Elkapath 20:10 Play/Dead 19:05 Saturday: Auger 22:40 Ashbury Heights 21:10 Vlad In Tears 19:50 The Arch 18:30 The Membranes 17:10 Alien Vampires 16:00 Gothzilla 14:50 Novus 13:45 Imogen Evans 13:00 The HRH Punk festival is on at the same time and I believe that some tickets will get you access to both events. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPJ Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Two gigs for me this coming weekend and with two different bands. Saturday 23rd September sees me at Billy Bootleggers in the Ouseburn Delta (Byker) just a short walk east of Newcastle city centre with Ten Bob Blind, a female fronted americana band where I get to slip slide away on fretless P bass and NS EUB. Kick off 17:00hrs, with music from the likes of Buddy & Julie Miller, Shawn Colvin, Lucinda Williams, Thea Gilmore, Steve Earl, Tom Petty and more. If you are coming along why not get yourselves along early and enjoy Bad Bob Bates solo set from 14:00. Sunday 24th September sees me at the legendary Hartlepool Steelies club with Southern Incorporated, our southern rock band. Kick off for this one is 17:30. Lots of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blackberry Smoke, Whiskey Myers, and more…..😎 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvickey Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 (edited) My band 'Shreds.' play Gnarfest in Nottingham tomorrow! In case anyone is interested, here are the set times and a link for tickets! https://www.gigantic.com/gnarfest-23-tickets/nottingham-billy-bootlegger-s/2023-09-23-01-30 Edited September 22, 2023 by tvickey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dankology Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 If anyone is around Rossendale tomorrow (Friday) night, my band Dead Tenant is supporting what seems to be a rather fabulous French band called the Wow Signal at the Whip & Kitten in Rawtenstall. https://thewowsignalband.bandcamp.com/album/the-wow-signal https://deadtenantmusic.bandcamp.com https://deadtenantmusic.com And all for free, no less. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCH Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 My 5 piece band for a change. Pub gig....they have 2 food vans in the car park Fish & Chip & Turkish and you can eat them in the pub....ideal gig 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Looks like tonight's gig at O2 Academy in Sheffield has been cancelled... However we have a free gig in Nottingham on Saturday with Chaos Bleak and The Medea Project at Via Fossa: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Busy month for my lot, compared to normal Our monthly residency continues tonight. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Paul S said: Busy month for my lot, compared to normal Our monthly residency continues tonight. My home town back in the day ! We are playing the Black Horse Ipswich in 2024 🤟 Edited September 29, 2023 by BassAdder60 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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