Recent gigs

[David V B]

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds at the Manchester Arena. Quite simply, one of the best concerts I have ever seen. 2 1/2 hours of joyful brilliance. The new album which I already loved sounds even better live, whilst  the old classics were stunning, especially the Mercy Seat. All wrapped up with a beautiful Into My Arms.

[davidmjs]

Oysterband last night in Chester on my own (as other half out with a chum).  I'm far from well at the moment, but it was just about doable.  A disappointing crowd...maybe 300-odd (possibly 400) in an 800 capacity theatre, but the atmosphere was still brilliant from the off.  Just everything you want from a folk-rock gig - inclusivity, communitarianism, politics (nuanced but there), audience participation and a lot of talented muscle power and great voices.  There was a sh1t load of energy in the room.  I was in a Fairport tee shirt.  I bought an Oysterband tee.  I'll miss them greatly when they're gone.

[Will S]

Oysterband last night in Chester on my own (as other half out with a chum).  I'm far from well at the moment, but it was just about doable.  A disappointing crowd...maybe 300-odd (possibly 400) in an 800 capacity theatre, but the atmosphere was still brilliant from the off.  Just everything you want from a folk-rock gig - inclusivity, communitarianism, politics (nuanced but there), audience participation and a lot of talented muscle power and great voices.  There was a sh1t load of energy in the room.  I was in a Fairport tee shirt.  I bought an Oysterband tee.  I'll miss them greatly when they're gone.

Good to hear, and glad you mananged to make it despite not feeling well. I have a ticket to see them in about a month in Exeter.

[Peter Allen]

Briana Corrigan at Wrecking Ball Arts Centre in Hull , sold out show , great mix of Irish folk songs, songs from her time in The Beautiful South and her 2 solo albums . Her versions of "Let Love Speak Itself" and "Everybody's Talkin'" stood out , she seemed on top form , telling stories behind the songs and she spent as long as you wanted  with fans in the bar after the show.

[David V B]

Lightning Seeds at Lowther Pavilion, Lytham. A brisk run through of the hits which got better as the set went on. Would have liked more rapport with the audience, but overall enjoyable enough. Overall, I prefer my Seeds Bad though.

[garrypbrooks]

Two cracking gigs recently : first was Reg Meuross + rather excellent mates doing their "Taken from God " show about the slave trade, second was 10CC knockin' the audience sideways at Fairfield Halls, Croydon.
We even got the Old Folks Boogie in stalls during the encore of "Rubber Bullets"

[JohnP69]

Bob Dylan Nottingham Arena on Friday night.
First time I've seen him since 2009.
Voice was in good shape and it was a great setlist, although me and my friend did occasionally look at each other and enquire "what's this one?"
It was also the first gig I've been at where there was a "no phones" policy and it made for an enjoyable experience.

[Andy]

It was also the first gig I've been at where there was a "no phones" policy and it made for an enjoyable experience.

More of those please. Several gigs this year ruined by phones obstructing the view.

[Tasha]

Bob Dylan Nottingham Arena on Friday night.
First time I've seen him since 2009.
Voice was in good shape and it was a great setlist, although me and my friend did occasionally look at each other and enquire "what's this one?"
It was also the first gig I've been at where there was a "no phones" policy and it made for an enjoyable experience.

interesting that someone has managed to get a recording of the Wolves gig up on youtube