Doctor J Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 In the airport waiting to fly back after attending Keep It True in Wurzburg. Flotsam & Jetsam were the band of the night on Friday. Last night, Watchtower showed that time still hasn't caught up with them yet, their music still belongs to the future. Mind blowing stuff from ridiculously skilled musicians who really give it all and look like they're having a blast too. Doff of the cap to Doug Keyser and his SS2. Delighted to have finally see the dude play after 34 years of waiting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Grayson Perry, Salford, last night. On the front row, great seats, very comfy, non of this standing up for two hours malarky, very enjoyable night. And for those who are thinking..... "That's not music related" .....WRONG! He sang two numbers 😉 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 PJ Harvey in Dublin a couple of weeks ago. I'm not a huge fan, but don't mind some of her stuff; she was fantastic. She played her new album at the start. I don't think I could sit and listen to it at home, but performed live it was excellent. The band were tight as. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Riva Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 On 07/10/2023 at 14:01, chaypup said: Yussef Dayes in Cardiff with Rocco Palladino on bass. Sound was a bit meh bass wise, while the drum sound was perfect as you'd expect for this act. Nevertheless a great gig, Rocco was amazing and a pretty big crowd - about 700 - for what is still essentially a niche jazz act. I was surprised to see the Albert Hall gig is pretty much sold out. Good on ‘em… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksterphil Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 Vintage Trouble. They were awesome and their frontman is superb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 1 hour ago, ricksterphil said: Vintage Trouble. They were awesome and their frontman is superb Couldn’t agree more. Seen them a couple of times in small venues and they are a powerhouse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Saw Larkin Poe in Bristol last night. First gig on the British leg of their never ending world tour. An utterly exceptional band this. Only gig I've ever been to and not focused wholly upon the bass player. The guitar playing, the guitar sounds, and the vocal harmonies were absolutely top drawer, and the lead singer has quite simply the best voice I've ever been in a room with. A spell binding gig. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 On 11/10/2023 at 22:48, ricksterphil said: Vintage Trouble. They were awesome and their frontman is superb Yep, saw them a few months ago, and he's solid gold...as is the rest of the band. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rOB Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 (edited) Went to see Jesca Hoop at Metronome in Nottingham last night. Intriguing performer. Lovely voice and unusual (I think delicately palm muted) guitar style. Great sound in the venue. Edited October 18, 2023 by rOB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Rival Sons last night at the big Academy in Manchester. Sold out, absolutely rammed, the band were great, but overall the experience was brought down by one of the most yattery audiences I've ever stood in (I moved several times, and at one point had to tell one booming bloke who just wouldn't stop telling his two mates about how his brother-in-law has got a new car (yeah, you couldn't unhear the conversation) to shut the hell up), and secondly by yet again a stooopidly loud kick; the drummer has a 26" kick, and the soundman must have really liked it, because it was the main instrument all night; it turned into kick drum vs band, and the kick won. The band have some intense slower songs which were ruined by the mix... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 A tribute called Re Genesis at the Earl Haig. Very good, although it took a couple of songs for them to really get going but after that it was excellent. Great use of lights (they had their own light and sound engineers and used a laptop for the lights, house lighting engineer enjoyed time off and was impressed too). Only minor grump... too much bass pedal and keyboard bass and not enough real bass for me! Their bass player had a couple of double necks, Ricky 6 + bass and a 'rick alike' 12 and baritone (as far as I could judge). A couple of pics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 39 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said: too much bass pedal and keyboard bass Often the problem with keyboard generated bass (and, by association, bass pedals) is that it lacks the percussive punch of a bass guitar and is held onto too long, creating a standing wave. The keyboard player in my band has this issue with some of his B3 sounds, the left hand stays in place and it builds into a mush. I find judicious bass cut on his FOH channel sorts the issue (something he's happy for me to do). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12stringbassist Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton in Manchester on my birthday. One of the best gigs I have ever been to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Australian Pink Floyd Show Very professional but somehow felt a bit sterile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomed Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Discharge, last Friday. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 The Fortunate Sons featuring Basschat's Andy ' @Gottastopbuyinggear'😁 Got the Ex's jumpin! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 K-Pop at Wembley Arena on Wednesday. Only one of the acts was a 'band' Xdinary Heroes, the bassist had an Ampeg stack which although plugged in didn't appear to be miked up. He was playing a Tatchi P bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Parpaing Papier (We were asked to play their support slot...), at our local pub's 25th anniversary 'bash'. A Good Night was had by all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinny Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Jah Wobble at MK11 venue. Best form I have seen him in and glad it was not too loud as I lost my proper ear plugs and had to wear foam ones. Shock horror..... He did not use a stage amp. Not one I could see anyhow. The sound was fantastic. Came on at half eight and played till eleven. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nothingman Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Superchunk were off the charts last night. Soooo good. Great band called Junk Drawer in support too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubbersoul Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Discharge last night in Belfast, supported by Mortal Backlash. Outstanding gig. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurroundedByManatees Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 (edited) Rival Sons (one of my favorite bands) in Amsterdam last Thursday. I've seen them about 8 times now, and they just keep impressing me. They haven't lost any of their authenticity through the years, and helped by the relatively small venues they play they always feel close to and with the crowd. I enjoyed 🙂 Edited November 13, 2023 by SurroundedByManatees 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr4stringz Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Dinosaur Jr. last night at Highbury Garage. Odd as hell cameo from Richard Ayoade amongst others… 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzmanb Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Dirty sound Magnet Amazing rock,prog,improv,space, power trio from Switzerland £13 a ticket, took a chance, never heard of them Wow . S..T 🔥 HOT Check YouTube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crward77 Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Kula Shaker quite early on in the year was the last gig I was at. Great live band. 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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