An annoying review of last Saturday's gig in Southampton... https://louderthanwar.com/the-under...1865-southampton-live-review/#google_vignette Sure, a lot of the audience only attend such gigs, of bands from decades ago...and it would be better if they had the inclination, money and time to go and see 'new blood'. However, this kind of judging, R 'n' R elitism serves nobody well. No matter who you go and see, if it's in a smaller venue, it's keeping the live music industry functioning for the next generation. If you're out there buying tickets, beer, or perhaps lime and soda, and a t shirt or two, you're doing a good thing for acts old and new. Journos suggesting otherwise aren't helping anybody...and they come across as total pricks.
...but she can restrict herself to carry on luggage on flights and can do all of her stage outfits in one wash...which is nice.
AFAIK, the charity foundations running the shops have people who are book knowledgeable (they realise when they have valuable books in their midst etc) , but not so for music content (vinyl, CD etc) . So compared to say record shops in Soho etc they could be losing significant money. I once offered to write a computer program for someone who worked at a charity shop, so they could scan the bar codes of CDs, and I would do a trawl on discogs etc to give them a decent price estimate for each item.
Including the music? I still haven't had time to listen to the new album. The reviews suggest a slightly more diverse musical approach... Anyone heard the new Cure album? Lots of mates telling me how good it sounded live.
Not got the album but watched the live stream on YouTube Friday night , I foundit a bit n miss but overall good , also the concert on BBC 2 lastnight ,what a back catalogue they have
RIP the truly great Quincy Jones! In music terms there have been few more significant figures in popular music for more than 70 years. A great age, but a great loss!!
RIP to a true giant of the industry. He also fathered a child with Natassja Kinski..the lucky, lucky bastard! Thank you for the music.
A great Jazz album one of my dads favourites. He also wrote the music for the Italian job including this Of course the only song the radio have played actually recorded by Quincy that I have heard today played in tribute has been Ai No Corrida written of course by Chaz Jankel !
please log in to view this image An enjoyable evening. A hastily arranged date, to mark the release of their first new material for some time - a 4 track EP. There's no classic, but 2 decent tracks in there. All done and finished by 21.45 - it's the new way of things, allowing a club night to be hosted in addition to the gig. I like Dingwalls, it's a good small venue. I was shocked to recall that it's been over a decade since I was last there - to see Captain Sensible (with Paul Gray) and The Glitter Band. Hard-Fi are a very good outfit and the interplay between band and crowd was really well participated in ans a lot of fun. The crowd continued the chanting from 'Suburban Knights' for some time after the song had finished. If you can get along to the tour, I'd recommend it. please log in to view this image
So, what do we have here? please log in to view this image To my eyes it looks like a fabulous day out in the land of porridge oats, raspberries and Buckfast!! If only there was cause for a trip to this magical land... ...what's that you say? McBrian's 63rd birthday's on the summer solstice...hit me round the chops with an Arbroath smokie!! McSpurf ( #Spurf ), I will have my second best kilt pressed and ready. Booking flights and hotel tonight before there are none left to be had. The punks are coming!!! BONDAGE!!
Mrs B's Uni' mate lives there and has invited us down for this one. Given no Undertones, Rezillos or Skids, it is definitely the lesser attraction, but it's still a strong possibility. Hotel is booked for Glasgow...let's hope we get tickets.... Mrs B and I will be a couple of leisure (if reduced means) by then, so driving up and stopping with friends in Darlington, Ayr and Wick looks on the cards. Our mates in Wick are probably going to be at this one, too.
please log in to view this image The Damned have announced tours of South America and the US. To think that, at the same time this year, they were in a field in Hertfordshire. Rock 'n' Roll, eh?
