Dubs Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Played a gig with this band last week. During their set the lead singer climbed up on our guitarists Marshal stack (which was left behind their backline after our set), went to jump off but fell over kicking the head off at the same time - it hit the stage floor hard - he fell to the floor in a pathetic heap and they carried on with their set. At the end of their set they were chucking pints of water around on stage with exposed live sockets everywhere. They walked off stage so we went on to check the amp - luckily it was ok. They hid backstage for about 15 minutes then came out to get their guitars and walked off without saying a word. When confronted, the lead singer was kind of apologetic but seemed preoccupied tripping his nuts off on something. Their guitarist had more of a 'f*** you' attitude and said that the amp shouldn't have been on stage anyway... They're generally just a bunch of cnuts with little regard for other peoples gear. The promoters of the night have lodged a formal complaint with their national booking agent and have spread the word around here. Avoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntLockyer Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Is the singer the tiny one who wears glasses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 [quote name='AntLockyer' timestamp='1319136965' post='1410500'] Is the singer the tiny one who wears glasses? [/quote] He's the tall one with the hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 (edited) I like the tambourine fail in this one... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHpp_0rKNsI&feature=related[/media] They don't seem to have a bass player - what kind of band is that? Edited October 21, 2011 by KevB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Wow. That video just made me laugh. Do you think they know, like it's a joke or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monckyman Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Nice Vox Phantom. What`s with the keyboard players legs? In fact, what`s with all their legs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderbird13 Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I hate to say it and - yes they do look like bellends and the performance is totally OTT- but I think they have something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozza Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 That keyboard player definitely needs a wee-wee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 [quote name='Dubs' timestamp='1319135310' post='1410476'] Played a gig with this band last week. During their set the lead singer climbed up on our guitarists Marshal stack (which was left behind their backline after our set), went to jump off but fell over kicking the head off at the same time - it hit the stage floor hard - he fell to the floor in a pathetic heap and they carried on with their set. At the end of their set they were chucking pints of water around on stage with exposed live sockets everywhere. They walked off stage so we went on to check the amp - luckily it was ok. They hid backstage for about 15 minutes then came out to get their guitars and walked off without saying a word. When confronted, the lead singer was kind of apologetic but seemed preoccupied tripping his nuts off on something. Their guitarist had more of a 'f*** you' attitude and said that the amp shouldn't have been on stage anyway... They're generally just a bunch of cnuts with little regard for other peoples gear. The promoters of the night have lodged a formal complaint with their national booking agent and have spread the word around here. Avoid. [/quote] Er....I'm waiting for the bit where you say you punched the skinny pricks lights out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I managed 90 seconds of that video ... the last 89 of those were a struggle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I'll be honest, I didn't actually listen to it when I posted it, I simply searched youtube for a clip of them just so people would recognise them (seems to be wrong name on drum kit, maybe I should have picked another clip!). The tambourine thing was just a bit of a bonus. Now actually hearing it I have to say they weren't nearly as good as I was expecting just watching silent footage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edster Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1319203803' post='1411276'] I managed 90 seconds of that video ... the last 89 of those were a struggle. [/quote] I only managed 53s! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyl Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 well cheers for the heads up, ones to avoid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Well I really liked that. I also can't see what is wrong with their legs. They appear to be correctly proportioned to their bodies. As part of a band who have an "energetic" on-stage presence there are two sides to every story. We're always respectful of any gear (amps, drums) that we are borrowing at a multi-band gig. However I am always staggered by the number of people who also think it's perfectly OK to clog up the stage with pedal boards and teetering racks of keyboards while they're not actually playing. If while we're setting up to play I spot some gear that's not particularly well positioned, I'll go an find the owner and offer to give them a hand moving it to somewhere safer. If that doesn't work I'll point out that we do tend to move around a bit and while we'll do our best to avoid their gear we can't actually promise anything. That normally does the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 [quote name='thunderbird13' timestamp='1319202380' post='1411225'] I hate to say it and - yes they do look like bellends and the performance is totally OTT- but I think they have something. [/quote] yes they have something and lets hope its not catching because theres already too many sh1te indie bands around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I liked that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Hey, I wanted to hate this lot because of the twattery they caused, but I really liked the vid. I'm going to be contentious here and ask why your guitarist didn't clear his head from the stage? What does a Marshall head cost? A grand? A bet he wouldn't leave a £1k Les Paul up there, so why £1k head? The singer seemed to be very much 'in the moment' as actors would put it, and his reality and spacial awareness would be very different to anyone watching. When you say the singer was kind of apologetic, I should imagine he would be mortified if he'd broken your gear, and this shows in his embarrassment. When the guitarist was more challenging about your gear not being on stage in the first place, maybe he was right. When you were on stage, it was your space. When they were on stage it was their space. Don't want to have a row here, I know no one likes to have gear abused. Just want to offer an alternate opinion. The lesson I would take from this is not to leave anything valuable on stage when someone else is in command of that area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurhenry Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 It's commonplace for a headline band to have their gear onstage whilst the support sets up theirs infront. It's easy to play a set without damaging the other bands equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 They sound a bit like Joy Division Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1319222000' post='1411593'] Well I really liked that. I also can't see what is wrong with their legs. They appear to be correctly proportioned to their bodies. As part of a band who have an "energetic" on-stage presence there are two sides to every story. [/quote] In all fairness, having seen your band (and bought the T-shirt), the difference is that you are a really good band. I look forward to seeing you again. The bunch being slated on this thread are, IMHO, absolutely unwatchable. Not only a triumph of style over content, but I thought the style was really crap too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monckyman Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 [quote name='Delberthot' timestamp='1319234739' post='1411813'] They sound a bit like Joy Division [/quote] Yes they do, and that happens to be the very same Vox model guitar Ian curtis used. Coincidence? He had proper legs though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc2009 Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 [quote name='arthurhenry' timestamp='1319227059' post='1411668'] It's commonplace for a headline band to have their gear onstage whilst the support sets up theirs infront. It's easy to play a set without damaging the other bands equipment. [/quote] 100% correct. I've never seen anyone trash any of my gear if they've been supporting my band or vice versa. These guys are quite evidently, pricks. I will try and avoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1319235108' post='1411822'] In all fairness, having seen your band (and bought the T-shirt), the difference is that you are a really good band. I look forward to seeing you again. The bunch being slated on this thread are, IMHO, absolutely unwatchable. Not only a triumph of style over content, but I thought the style was really crap too. [/quote] All of which illustrates the point that music is entirely subjective and that we all have different tastes - and a good thing it is too! Having said that, while I enjoyed the music, I found their on-stage presence rather dull in the posted video. The music reminds me of the bands I went to see in the late 70s early 80s, but at that time the performers would have been far more dramatic in their appearance - this lot just look like any other bunch of mainstream fashion 20 year olds. Nothing particularly special and certainly no style to be visible over substance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom in Dorset Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Made it through the whole thing, reminded me of this: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4VbSbNJWso[/media] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 [quote name='edster' timestamp='1319205612' post='1411311'] I only managed 53s! [/quote] I only lasted 25 secs. Not for me I'm afraid... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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