PTB Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 [quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1399564561' post='2445412'] We got there early (7.45 ish) and already the best spot to be found was the third level balcony (same height as the mix desk). We couldn't see the whites of their eyes but had a full view of the stage. Great show, marginally better than Tuesday's as well. [/quote] Sounds like we were behind you. Must get there earlier next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) [quote name='PTB' timestamp='1399567599' post='2445462'] It was a really great gig last night but we were stuck at the back behind a gathering of giants ... Sounds like we were behind you. Must get there earlier next time. [/quote] I'm only 5'10" ! Although for the second night I had deliberately worn my high heels (a pair of thick-soled steel-toed Blundstones vs the previous night's relatively skimpy Converse boots), so I had an extra few cm in height. Know what you mean though - it's a low stage, and once the front row of the floor and balconies are full it's tough to get a good sightline. On Tuesday night I was in a good spot on the floor, then the drum/perc duet happened and I was low on beer so went to the bar. The venue had filled up a LOT after I'd got to my spot, and I found myself behind the sound desk occasionally seeing ML's head. Still, nice cold beer though. At £4.90 a tin. Edited May 9, 2014 by toneknob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny B Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Snarky fans - check out keyboardist Bill Laurance's solo album 'Flint' (featuring Mr League) - released this week and very good No. 1 on iTunes Jazz chart already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I no longer have any tickets left for May the 13th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassworm Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Yep, they're due to play the Womad festival at the end of July so I'm looking forward to catching them there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodacademy Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 As he risks getting a "doin", I just dont get it! I understand its great musicianship. But what ive heard, I just dont! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Saw them last night in Liverpool. An amazing live act with loads of energy, the level of musicianship isn't parallel with anything I've really seen before. Just unreal. Cory Henry on keys and synth really stole the show. We all went up to bar across town where a few of our mates were already doing a gig, the Snarky Puppy lot all followed us up and jammed for about an hour over some Prince and MJ tunes, we all ended up getting mighty drunk with the lot of them. Spoke to Michael League for a while probably about nothing, but they were all so personable that we ended up having such a big laugh with the lot of them. Excellent night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Saw them in Manchester last night. Sublime ensemble playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Here's the Guardian's review of the second night at the Scala http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/may/08/snarky-puppy-scala-london-review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick@ibassmag Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Had a great time with these guys in Manchester. Michael was so generous with his time and we got a really great interview with him and Bob Lanzetti. Hope to feature Michael on the cover of the July issue… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chardbass Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Still coming down after seeing these guys on Saturday. What a great vibe- the drummer was sensational (Robert Searight?) and Cory Henry is the coolest cat on the planet. I'd happily watch them several times over. The only downside was seeing Chaka Khan with Incognito barely 5hrs earlier. I could have down with a few days to digest that first. Too much fun in one day for Minehead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) [quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1399221034' post='2442179'] For loud music, Cheltenham Town Hall really needs some acoustic treatment, imho. [/quote] T'was ever thus. When I regularly went to see bands there in the 70s the sound was bloody awful and every band commented on it. Nothing has been done about it since, nor will it. That's Cheltenham for you and one of the many reasons I left in 1982. Edited May 15, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 [quote name='chardbass' timestamp='1400161115' post='2451318'] Still coming down after seeing these guys on Saturday. What a great vibe- the drummer was sensational (Robert Searight?) and Cory Henry is the coolest cat on the planet. [/quote] Cory played drums for us all the other night, disturbingly he's probably as good as Sput was. Unbelievable drummer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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