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Lizzyb
Fifth Love
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 17/10/2006 : 12:41:45
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sorry I missed that one - didn't have a ticket, thought about phoning in and turning up, but then heard Tom Jones was on at the arena and didn't face the traffic, what a wimp.
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jellybean
Fifth Love
316 Posts |
Posted - 17/10/2006 : 17:18:14
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you mean I missed ol swivel hips at the arena...darn  |
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LeeRob
Fifth Love
397 Posts |
Posted - 20/10/2006 : 01:49:14
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Last night I went to see Dylan at the Arco Arena. I have seen him about a half a dozen times over the past 4 years, Sac twice, Berkeley, Davis, at the Paramount in Oakland with Merle Haggard. His band has always been the tightest kick-ass band on tour; last night they looked tired and drawn. They weren't sloppy, but the drummer was off the beat, and was missing in action, it was pretty much the same for the guitar players too, the "never-ending tour" might be catching up with them. The master himself had a very good night. He enunciated and actually took his time and stuck to the melody. I am always in awe of the man, and watched him all the way off the stage in the darkness, not knowing if it might be the final time I'll see him leave the stage. The best moment for me was a slow rendering of Hollis Brown. He just did it beautifully; like it still meant something to him. He took his time.
The group of four men who opened for Dylan, Kings of Leon, were excellent! All longhairs reminiscent of the, dare I say it, 60's; tight as a bow string in mid winter. The drummer was an octopus with a light touch, the lead guitarist lean and studied; cording and sliding, the bass player ran symphonic exercises all night long; utilizing every space, the lead singer/rythm varied his vocal style and delivered a performance that kept one's attention. At first I heard the Beatles jamming on the White Album (Helter Skelter) and Abbey Road, but then a little Lynard Skynard popped up, some Procol Harem and finally a style all their own. Nice, modern arrangements, patience, as an approach to rock and roll. I liked them. They played all original material as far as I could tell.
Lee
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jellybean
Fifth Love
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Posted - 20/10/2006 : 08:54:31
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kings of leon are a great band, I have their past two albums, 1st one def outshines the other one. I saw them in my hometown a couple of years back and was deaf for 2 days after.
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aldo
Third Love
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20/10/2006 : 17:55:19
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| Im going to see John Mayall and the bluesbreakers tommorow should be great as always, then James Brown on wednesday, |
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Old_Man
Old Love
United Kingdom
668 Posts |
Posted - 21/10/2006 : 15:42:20
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I saw John Mayall on Thursday, excellent as always, what a great guitarist Buddy Whittington is.
Last night I saw the Hothouse Flowers for the first time, great gig it was too. |
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aldo
Third Love
United Kingdom
58 Posts |
Posted - 22/10/2006 : 00:57:58
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| just back from the John Mayall gig really good show, |
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LeeRob
Fifth Love
397 Posts |
Posted - 22/10/2006 : 08:25:17
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John Prine at the Crest Theater. Very fine show. "Fish and a Whistle"
Lee
Yes, I'm going 'round and 'round. |
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jellybean
Fifth Love
316 Posts |
Posted - 14/11/2006 : 19:27:47
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| primal scream 2nite at the carling academy |
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Cal Jam
Fourth Love
220 Posts |
Posted - 14/11/2006 : 20:20:39
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| After a busy year for gigs, it all looks like ending in a bit of a damp squib. Got nothing lined up for the rest of the year. :( |
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jellybean
Fifth Love
316 Posts |
Posted - 15/11/2006 : 00:48:43
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| yep they were great, was gonna see mani dj after but pooped, finished the set with a bit of mc5..kick out the jams..which was nice |
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Old_Man
Old Love
United Kingdom
668 Posts |
Posted - 24/11/2006 : 17:45:05
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| Artie Fishel and the Promised Band, aka Gilad Atzmon Quartet. Great fun, very controversial, brilliant musicianship by all. http://www.gilad.co.uk/index.html |
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gordo
Third Love
United Kingdom
91 Posts |
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ALLANAGAIN
Old Love
United Kingdom
687 Posts |
Posted - 04/12/2006 : 18:12:57
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I missed the Primal Scream gig at Brixton last saturday dueing to a mate letting me down. Did anyone on here go?? On a happier note i am going to see Shack this sunday, at the U.L.U. in London...should be good.
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SteveLB
First Love
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15/12/2006 : 01:44:14
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| Recently back from The Nightmare Before Christmas festival. Saw Iggy and the Stooges, Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jnr and the MC5 play in Butlin's holiday camp, Minehead. It was all a bit surreal. |
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Who have you seen live recently
