Concerts - general discussion and experiences

[Illyria]

Interesting,  the difference in generations:

 

In February when I saw Ennio Morricone they were very strict: no fotos, no videos, no recordings allowed. 

 

Now I am about to see Hans Zimmer and the screens say: share your fotos and videos with friends on Twitter and Instagram! #hanszimmerlive

 

Also: I'm about to see fucking* Hans Zimmer and I'm fucking excited 

 

*not literally

[Jazz Glands]

On 16 April 2016 at 6:32 PM, Jammy said:

Biggest disappointment was definitely Soundgarden at Reading '95. Cornell just looked fed up and bored, and they imploded due to infighting not long after, so I guess that's why. Closely followed by Iron Maiden at Twickenham on the Somewhere Back In Time tour. I think the Live After Death set is still one of the greatest live sets, and they were game enough, but the sound was attrocious. 

 

Best ? Metallica in '98 at The Gorge, WA and again at New Wembley Stadium, Alice In Chains with Layne at Brixton, Tool at Brixton, Earthtone9 pretty much every time I saw them, Maiden on the 7th Son tour, Radiohead in Salem, Oregon in '98. One that stands out mainly because I don't like her music at all was Madonna in 1987 at Old Wembley Stadium. Not a fan, but fuck she could put on a show. However, best one was the last Mastodon tour when I took my daughter with me to see them.

My most disappointing was Soundgarden too, Brixton '96. They weren't much better a couple of years ago at Hyde Park either. It's weird, as I love the band but live they just seem so... static. 

 

Related, I'm off to see Chris Cornell next week at the Royal Albert Hall. Saw him a few years back at London Palladium and he was absolutely incredible. Literally made the hairs on my arms stand up.

 

Similar to your Iron Maiden experience, I saw Megadeth with Metallica at Milton Keynes bowl in '93 when there was the blatant sound stitch up. Was doubly gutted, as Alice In Chains were due to play and pulled out cos of Layne's health issues. Never did get to see them with Layne as a result

[paddyo]

What was everybodys first gigs? Mine was Anthrax at rock city Nottingham, it was awesome and blew my mind!!

 

Taking my son to his first gig in June. Neil Young!! Not bad for a first gig!!

[Jammy]

1 hour ago, Jazz Glands said:

Similar to your Iron Maiden experience, I saw Megadeth with Metallica at Milton Keynes bowl in '93 when there was the blatant sound stitch up. Was doubly gutted, as Alice In Chains were due to play and pulled out cos of Layne's health issues. Never did get to see them with Layne as a result

 

Ha, I was at that Milton Keynes gig too. Definitely a sound stitch up - the Megadeth guitars sounded like an angry bee in a jar. Have been lucky enough to see Layne twice; the Brixton gig when they toured Dirt and Jar Of Flies, and previously at Hammersmith supporting Megadeth on their Rust In Peace tour (along with the ubiquitous The Almighty who seemed to support every big metal band for about ten years) when they were touring Facelift.

[Illyria]

I can die happy now. 

[Hawklord]

14 hours ago, Jazz Glands said:

 

 

Similar to your Iron Maiden experience, I saw Megadeth with Metallica at Milton Keynes bowl in '93 when there was the blatant sound stitch up. Was doubly gutted, as Alice In Chains were due to play and pulled out cos of Layne's health issues. Never did get to see them with Layne as a result

 

12 hours ago, Jammy said:

 

Ha, I was at that Milton Keynes gig too. Definitely a sound stitch up - the Megadeth guitars sounded like an angry bee in a jar. 

 

I got kidnapped and taken to that gig 

 

short version...mates were going and I couldn't be bothered. Night before gig, I was meeting other mates for a few beers. On the way to meet them, I popped into the local shop to get some smokes. My mates who were going rolled up in a hired van, ran into the shop, dragged me out of the shop and into the back of the van lol.

 

None of us had tickets but scored some when we arrived for £10. Yeah sound was def a stitch up

[smac]

13 hours ago, paddyo said:

What was everybodys first gigs? Mine was Anthrax at rock city Nottingham, it was awesome and blew my mind!!

 

 

Stiff Little Fingers, back in 1980/81. Saw a roadie wade into the crowd to give some guy a punching...

 

Other notable gigs...hmmm, I was dead made up to catch Floyd at Wembley stadium for the 'Momentary Lapse' tour, but it could have been anyone up there. Superb sound for the size of the place.

 

Had great seats at the Yes 'Reunion' tour, where they had almost everyone from their past lineups on stage - was in the round on a rotating stage at Wembley arena, and we were in the closest block of seats just above it. Brilliant view. Actually, also went to a weird 'evening of entertainment with Yes and Friends' which was a benefit gig they put on in Oxford. Yes were great in such a small theatre, but then they wheeled out Roger de Courcey and Nookie Bear, and Jim Davidson.

 

Once caught the end of a Rory Gallagher gig - man was absolutely fantastic, and possibly the most casual stage setup I have ever seen. Just some random amps, drummer and bassist, and the man himself giving it some serious slide. Never been so impressed by a player.

 

Worst gig I've been to was probably Suede, again in Oxford - Brett decided he did not like the crowd, and basically, they returned the attitude. I've seen them several times, on form, including with Butler, but this was a terrible show.

 

 

[Ivanho]

First gig? David Lee Roth on the Lil Ain't Enough tour, with Warrant supporting.  DLR was brilliant, Warrant were predictably awful.    I saw GNR three years in a row (91 & 92 Wembley, 93 MK Bowl) and spend my 18th birthday at Donnington 92 seeing Iron Maiden, Skid Row, etc.  Also saw Def Leppard, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Metalica, pretty much any Rock band of the late 80s/early 90's.  WASP at Donnington were bloody awful, Slayer changed my opinion of the band and Machine Head were a revelation (until they pissed off the Donnington stage staff and got their set pulled!)

 

Recently I missed out on Foo Fighters thanks to Dave Grohl's inability to walk along a stage, but I am going to Ramblin Man to see Whitesnake this year.

 

Oh and guilty pleasure live band, Mcfly/Mcbusted.  Mock all you want but the stage show is brilliant, and I have to admit those boys can play.  

 

Edit: And I saw Pink Floyd, twice, on the Division Bell tour.  In-fucking-credible!

[wullie]

20 hours ago, Jazz Glands said:

Related, I'm off to see Chris Cornell next week at the Royal Albert Hall. Saw him a few years back at London Palladium and he was absolutely incredible. Literally made the hairs on my arms stand up.

 

I'm seeing him on Monday in Brum, I was a little worried reading about the Soundgarden letdowns but this is encouraging. If he's still incorporating the Prince tribute in the set this week I can die happy.

[englishbob]

Got some good gigs coming up in the next quarter

 

Wedding Present - Tunbridge Wells Forum

Radiohead - Roundhouse

Janes Addiction - Forum, London

PIL - O2 Indigo 

 

My knees are going to be fucked, all standing.

[smac]

Ah, the latest PiL stuff is great. Dead jealous.

[Plissken]

First gig was Iron Maiden, October 1990.  Been meaning to see them ever since and not quite got round to it.

 

I've see the Levellers over 10 times, but the record is the mighty Terrorvision, who I never miss given the opportunity.  They are just so much fun live and they have more bounce-a-long tunes that should be legally permissible.

 

Seen Rob Zombie twice - once was for Hellbilly Deluxe and he wasn't gret, though support act Monster Magnet did their best to ruin the entire gig (including Zombies set).  Last year at the MEN Arena he was pretty damned good though, and had to be because Marilyn Manson was absolutely bloody awful beforehand.

 

I love going to watch blues/rock though - brought up in Colne so the Blues Festival was a yearly highlight.  Always catch Aynsley Lister, Ian Parker and The Hoax whenever I can.

 

And as for unmissable - U2.  They are an incredible live act, especially in an arena rather than an outdoor stadium.  I know Bono is an arse etc and so forth, but their gig at the O2 last year was simply stunning - one of the best live experiences I've ever had.

 

Which reminds me, Pearl Jam at Leeds a couple of years ago was another spinetingling good gig.  Lot of similarities between them and U2 in the way that the crowd treat the gig with the fervour of a religious event.

[Vespa Alex]

At one of the Terrorvision gigs in JBs in Dudley the floor gave way due to the crowd bouncing. They stopped, looked at the damage and then played the rest of the set with an 8x8 section of the floor caved in. Still got the ticket and newspaper article somewhere. 

[Guest]

I don't like big gigs at all anymore. 

 

Last one I went to was probably Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats. Great live.

 

Will stick to boutique dance festivals I reckon. 

[wullie]

Chris Cornell was incredible. I swear his voice could have filled that room even with the mic turned off.

[Malc]

I'm going to see Cornell tonight at the Albert Hall.

 

Good to hear he is in top form, just hope he hasn't strained his voice for tonight's performance.

[wullie]

Looking at his recent setlists there's a lot of stuff that gets played every night but we were lucky to get a seemingly rare Outshined which was ace. Half the TOAD album too, only a few Audioslave, even one from Scream. The only thing that would have improved it for me was a bit more from Euphoria Morning.

 

Fantastic Negrito supporting him was a bit good, I'd make sure to get in early for him too.

[Illyria]

Rammstein once again reminding me why they're number 1 on my live show bucket list... My life will not be complete until I've seen them 

 

 

[JohnnyNolan]

In old bastard goes to gigs mode I've recently seen Mark Lannegan, Neil Young and Television. I will continue my advertures of standing with lots of balding old blokes at gigs by going to see Ministry, Jesus and Mary Chain, L7, Bob Mould and Echo & the Bunnymen.

 

I think they should remove the 'no under 18s allowed' from the tickets though, as the last few gigs I've attended you'd be lucky if there was anyonbe under 40.

[5R7]

On 01/07/2016 at 11:07 AM, Illyria said:

Rammstein once again reminding me why they're number 1 on my live show bucket list... My life will not be complete until I've seen them 

 

 

yeah...was at drownload, they were good, as good as the last two times ive seen them as well only downside to download this year was it being drownload...yeash...so.much,.rain!

[Mentazm]

Saw The Johnny Cash Roadshow the other week. Highly recommended, their version of Hurt is incredible.

[LaParka]

My two kids really wanted to go and see a 'proper' concert so we took them to see little mix. They put on a good show, but bloody hell is it expensive. I try not to influence them too much with my taste like my Dad did to me (fuck you Eagles) but I'd love to take them to see Napalm Death before they retire

 

 

There's a couple of gigs I fancy going to soon but they're mostly in Manchester. Parking is a pain in the arse so I always end up talking myself out of going. Missed Inquisition recently and regretted it. Next Monday (or Tuesday)  cattle decapitation are playing in Liverpool and I've bought the tickets in advance so I don't find an excuse. 

 

There's a couple of places in Liverpool you can see some really good metal bands for under a tenner. Saw Hideous Divinity in the Pilgrim Pub for about £8

[Parappa]

Say what you want about Coldplay but seeing them near the front at Glasto this year was incredible.

[Nathan Wind]

I saw Space play the other night and they were really good!  I was never a huge fan of their stuff but they're a great live band - loads of energy and lots of chat with the crowd.  They did the Ballad of Tom Jones with a blow up doll with "Cerys" scrawled on it in marker pen.  In my mind I'd written them off as one of those indie/britpop bands that came along in the 90's but there's actually quite a bit of ska and punk in their sound.

[Sardan]

Loads of gigs coming up. Mostly Jazz festival this weekend so De La Soul, Average White Band and George Clinton!  As well as loads of others. 

 

On Monday I see the Pixies.

[Benny]

I've never really been one to go to live music much, but I want to make up for it now. Going to see John Carpenter in October for a start.

[DjSatansfur3h]

Been to a few.

 

Largely stopped going though. Combination of few bands I like making a stop in the North East of England (and costing an arm and a leg to travel beyond), a dash of apathy and general issues with every frigging venue cranking the sound up to 11. Makes the mix indistinguishable half the time and it sound like utter shit.

[OogyBoogy]

I saw Deep purple twice, sadly both times without Blackmore, so they might not count

Dave Matthews band also twice, they were great both times.

Bruce Springsteen was alright and Yes was simply amazing, probably my best concert experience ever.

 

Not been to many concerts since I got married, but we did see Michael Bubble (sp?) last year and went to the Symphony to listen to the music of Howard Shore, who was there signing autographs afterwards.

[Parappa]

On 7/6/2016 at 16:13, Nathan Wind said:

I saw Space play the other night and they were really good!  I was never a huge fan of their stuff but they're a great live band - loads of energy and lots of chat with the crowd.  They did the Ballad of Tom Jones with a blow up doll with "Cerys" scrawled on it in marker pen.  In my mind I'd written them off as one of those indie/britpop bands that came along in the 90's but there's actually quite a bit of ska and punk in their sound.

I bloody love Space - where did you see them?!

[Nathan Wind]

Deep South Festival on the Isle of Man.