Anyone ever been to one of those All Tomorrow's Parties shindigs?  I was always liked the idea of going to see a gig in a Butlin's Holiday Camp.  But you know, with proper bands and such.

They always seem to host them in November time though (brrrrrrrrr) and even though this years is the last one evar- Beak> apart, line-up still seems a bit ropey.

I've always found the Muse a tad too theatrical for my tastes.  Someone take Shabby up on his offer though! I imagine they'd put on a damn fine show at the Emirates nonetheless like.

Blocks100 wrote:

I've always found the Muse a tad too theatrical for my tastes.  Someone take Shabby up on his offer though! I imagine they'd put on a damn fine show at the Emirates nonetheless like.

What he said.

Tonight I went to see MC Lars. The gig was fucking awesome, and was made even better by him bringing me on stage to do Signing Emo with him. One of the most amazing/terrifying things I've ever done.

Pretty decent, if a little cramped when busy. My mates bands have played there a fair bit. Depending on where you are, a guitarist may get cut off by a pillar.

If you're around early I'll buy you a pint.

Went to see Johnny Marr the other week, made me realise just how much I've always hated Smiths fans.

Skondo wrote:

I'm off to see The Cult on Sunday with a friend. This is the second gig I've been to with this friend. The first was Smashing Pumpkins in 1993 at Southampton Guildhall.

The Cult were pretty good. They played their Electric album in full (substituting the awful Born to be Wild cover with Zap City) and then played tracks from a number of their albums. They were a bit noisy, so I'm glad I took some ear plugs......I know, I know, but otherwise my tinnitus would be going nuts today. Highlights for me were Love Removal Machine and Rain. Unfortunately Astbury is still a cock.

The music was very good. There wasn't the usual macho posturing from the rest of the band, they just got on with it. Mr Astbury was the same as usual although it seemed to take a while for his vocals to warm up. His performance on Wild Flower was pretty poor.

We didn't bother with the Japanese support band (can't remember their name) and just caught the last track of their set. I'm not a rock music aficionado, but it just sounded like noise to me.

I felt slightly out of place as most people were in black, or had rock band t shirts on. There was me in my bright stripy polo shirt.

I'm off to see Red Fang early next year.  My mate loves them, and since finding out that Chris Funk, multi-instrumentalist of Decemberists fame, produces their albums (and plays on one of the tracks on their new one), I've decided to give them a go.  Apparently they've been great each of the three times he's seen them. 



I've also got Jason Isbell tickets for November, whose recent album is my favourite of the year so far.

Engorged with quail's livers and roasted gay space mice, perks of his recent success.

Who knew we had a gigs thread? Anyway, I'm off to see S Carey next week. Only got into his stuff recently thanks to a mention by Face in the music thread but it's proved to be a good common ground with the new lady which is a bonus.

I'm massively excited to see Quicksand next month too. One of those bands I never thought I'd have the chance to see live so was surprised to hear they were playing in London.

@Moot How did you get on at that Red Fang gig? Liked that track you posted so will check them out.

Just got back from Southport Weekender number 50 in Minehead. Suffice to say, it was one of the most euphoric, downright awesome weekends of my life. I fucking love it.

Blocks100 wrote:

Anyone ever been to one of those All Tomorrow's Parties shindigs?  I was always liked the idea of going to see a gig in a Butlin's Holiday Camp.  But you know, with proper bands and such.

They always seem to host them in November time though (brrrrrrrrr) and even though this years is the last one evar- Beak> apart, line-up still seems a bit ropey.

I was at Minehead in 2007 for the Portishead curated one - saw Thurston Moore, Portishead, Aphex Twin, Sunn O)))), Malcolm Middleton and a bunch others but I was drunk.

Would cut a man to see Swans