jailender Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Being an old fart who's been going to gigs for a long time, I've noticed in recent years that audiences(particularly youngre ones) only want to hear replicas of the original recording so they can treat it as a Karaoke sort of thing. Changing arrangement of somgs seems not to go down well. Maybe it's just me being old but I think it's down to the Spotify generation where attention is only on one song generally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Anderson Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 The Proclaimers were good at the P&J but majority of the crowd were cardboard cutouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted December 27, 2022 Author Share Posted December 27, 2022 Xmas tradition tonight, few beers and The Complete Stone Roses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auchinyell Sox Change Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 First live concert in ages ; Skydiggers at Danforth music hall in Toronto Seemingly a xmas tradition here ; few guest appearances by singer from bare naked ladies and blue rodeo etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 5 hours ago, Auchinyell Sox Change said: First live concert in ages ; Skydiggers at Danforth music hall in Toronto Seemingly a xmas tradition here ; few guest appearances by singer from bare naked ladies and blue rodeo etc Blue Rodeo are one of my favourite bands. They played in the centre of whistler the day Canada won gold in the ice hockey 2010 winter Olympics it was unreal, the place was buzzing. Saw them a couple of other times in free gigs in whistler too. Top band Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auchinyell Sox Change Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Kirk said: Blue Rodeo are one of my favourite bands. They played in the centre of whistler the day Canada won gold in the ice hockey 2010 winter Olympics it was unreal, the place was buzzing. Saw them a couple of other times in free gigs in whistler too. Top band Ive only seen them once before ; at stampede in Calgary tbh not my taste in sounds ; but jim cuddy has a great voice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan cake Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Miles Davis tribute in the Edinburgh Jazz bar tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamP Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Going to see Andy Chung today at 4pm. Looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddardStark Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Appreciate its not the same as the real thing but I going to see Bowie by Candlelight at Lichfield Cathedral at the end of Jan. The location is amazing so hope the show can live up to it. I seen Bowie at Maine Rd in 1985 btw 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 On 12/28/2022 at 2:11 AM, Auchinyell Sox Change said: Ive only seen them once before ; at stampede in Calgary tbh not my taste in sounds ; but jim cuddy has a great voice Sorry meant to reply at the time. Fair enough, what about a bit of Tragically Hip? Saw them a few times too. Some great musicians from Canada, and then Chad Kroeger 🤢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkm_vancouver Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 On 12/20/2022 at 11:36 AM, jailender said: Being an old fart who's been going to gigs for a long time, I've noticed in recent years that audiences(particularly youngre ones) only want to hear replicas of the original recording so they can treat it as a Karaoke sort of thing. Changing arrangement of somgs seems not to go down well. Maybe it's just me being old but I think it's down to the Spotify generation where attention is only on one song generally. It's not just you! That's why I shelled out to watch Bob Dylan last year. Was a bit peeved to have my phone locked in a bag for the gig but what a great concert. The band were excellent, a couple of classics with different arrangements and he can still sing at 81 years old.....and not a single phone to block the view😎. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ramy 1314 Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 Belle@Sebastian playing the Bronson Center here in Ottawa this May. Just found out. Never seen them live, definitely won't miss this... 🏴👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 10 months away but just got my ticket for Big Country supported by Spear of Destiny at the OFS, Carlisle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 Just started seeing a new lassie and she’s informed me she has a spare ticket for Def Leppard/Motley Crue at Glasgow green in July. She’s already a keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 The Who at Edinburgh Castle. Praying for good weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 2 hours ago, Malcolm said: The Who at Edinburgh Castle. Praying for good weather. the who are dung, the who at their age must be fucking woeful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 7 hours ago, Kirk said: the who are dung, the who at their age must be fucking woeful you’d like it. There will be lots of union jacks there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Got the James Orchestral tour at the Usher Hall in April (and I'll probably go to the Hydro too). Springsteen at Murrayfield booked too although I find stadium gigs a bit of a grind these days, especially standing, but I'm sure I'll love it when I'm there. And then it's Pulp at TRNSMT in July when I'm pretty sure I'll be the oldest person there (well actually, Mrs F will!!). My mate and I have been talking for ages about picking a band we don't know at random and going to see them so we're going to see The Clause at King Tuts in March. Know nothing about them and we're resisting the temptation to listen before we go. I'm sure they'll be great.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDYER63 Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 25 minutes ago, Fairbairn said: Got the James Orchestral tour at the Usher Hall in April (and I'll probably go to the Hydro too). Springsteen at Murrayfield booked too although I find stadium gigs a bit of a grind these days, especially standing, but I'm sure I'll love it when I'm there. And then it's Pulp at TRNSMT in July when I'm pretty sure I'll be the oldest person there (well actually, Mrs F will!!). My mate and I have been talking for ages about picking a band we don't know at random and going to see them so we're going to see The Clause at King Tuts in March. Know nothing about them and we're resisting the temptation to listen before we go. I'm sure they'll be great.... Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 8 minutes ago, TDYER63 said: Nope. You don't know how old my wife is! 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaid Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 On 1/7/2023 at 1:40 AM, Big Ramy 1314 said: Belle@Sebastian playing the Bronson Center here in Ottawa this May. Just found out. Never seen them live, definitely won't miss this... 🏴👍 You won’t be, the tour’s been cancelled due to illness - Stuart Murdoch. They are playing in Europe later in the year though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Fairbairn said: Got the James Orchestral tour at the Usher Hall in April (and I'll probably go to the Hydro too). Springsteen at Murrayfield booked too although I find stadium gigs a bit of a grind these days, especially standing, but I'm sure I'll love it when I'm there. And then it's Pulp at TRNSMT in July when I'm pretty sure I'll be the oldest person there (well actually, Mrs F will!!). My mate and I have been talking for ages about picking a band we don't know at random and going to see them so we're going to see The Clause at King Tuts in March. Know nothing about them and we're resisting the temptation to listen before we go. I'm sure they'll be great.... I’m trying to convince her to stay an extra night after Def Leppard to go to trnsmt and see Pulp, my assumption is the original gig was moved from Hampden to GG as it’s logistically easier to set up stages etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 48 minutes ago, dandydunn said: I’m trying to convince her to stay an extra night after Def Leppard to go to trnsmt and see Pulp, my assumption is the original gig was moved from Hampden to GG as it’s logistically easier to set up stages etc. Aye they usually have something on at GG the night before TRNSMT each year. Think it was Biffy last year if I remember correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDYER63 Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Fairbairn said: You don't know how old my wife is! 😉 I raise you ‘Mr Tidy’. Are you going general admission? Last time we went to Transmt we paid a bit more for VIP as I am old and need a seat if we are there hours on end 😊 You also got access to an area close to the stage and could just wander up before the act came on. It worked really well and wasn’t too pricey. There was only 2 levels last time, general admission and VIP. But this time there are 3 categories. The normal VIP get you benches and better loos but you need to pay even more if you want near the front. I am not sure its worth it , I am no exactly 18 anymore and as everyone knows I don’t throw my knickers at the groups… Edited February 10, 2023 by TDYER63 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 6 minutes ago, TDYER63 said: I raise you ‘Mr Tidy’. Fair point. I'll see you in the carers section for Pulp. "Do you Remember The First Time?" Unlikely at their age!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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