Live Concerts

[ARNC]

Music week day 3 - different venue, different vibe. At the halfway point, I’ve enjoyed every one so far but tonight was so much fun.

Pokey LaFarge at Electric Brixton with support from The Tailspins and the excellent Kitty Liv.

[ARNC]

Day 4 - a more intimate in the round performance tonight.

If a band drops names like Snarky Puppy and Cory Henry as influences/reference points they have to be good or stupid. I’m pleased to report that Tucan are far from stupid! Picking up on a discussion elsewhere, they also had two drummers - the second one was opposite me and a real joy to watch.

[ARNC]

And day 5 - the late one (doors at 9pm)! Glad I went but my least favourite so far and the venue was absolutely freezing!

Anyway tonight was Warmduscher. I think I would have enjoyed them more if tonight was a standalone night out and they certainly seemed to go down well with the crowd.

Technically it’s already day 6, but more of that on Saturday night …

[popvulture]

lol now that’s a band name!

[endo]

@ARNC said in Live Concerts:

the venue was absolutely freezing!

... Warmduscher

there you are

[ARNC]

@endo that wasn’t lost on me but it was true!

[Matt]

I will definitely be using the words milksop and mollycoddle moving forward.

[ARNC]

Day 6 - the last one for now (and the first booked) was a great end to the week. I’ve wanted to see William the Conqueror for ages and they didn’t disappoint. Ruarri, Harry and Naomi were clearly having a great time and took everyone along with them and the venue (The Garage, Islington) was the perfect size for them.

Also the merch was on another level - an actual novel!

[endo]

@ARNC said in Live Concerts:

William the Conqueror

Didn't know before, had a listen, really cool. Thanks for the tip @ARNC

[ARNC]

@endo I really don’t know why WTC aren’t better known but glad you like them.

[Tago Mago]

@ARNC I didn’t know he made music in his spare time when he wasn’t invading foreign countries

[GraemeE]

Another good one
Hoping to see the Portland stop this spring
https://www.spin.com/2024/12/kraftwerk-celebrating-autobahn-tour/

[Graham]

Greet playing a tattoo studio in Brighton last Friday night. Magical experience.

[GraemeE]

[ARNC]

@GraemeE if this is as good as when he played in London this February you’re set for a great night - I assume you’re going!

[GraemeE]

@ARNC it will require a 3 hour drive up to Seattle but am currently strategizing

[Aetas]

Absolutely jealous @GraemeE
Playing Harmonia, Neu! and Solo stuff in one concert sounds glorious!

Have you seen the lineup at the Big Ears Festival?

[GraemeE]

@Aetas i hadn't but on first glance there are at least ten acts i would love to see

[Matt]

Jesus Lizard tonight…

[mclaincausey]

@Matt how were they? Love them so much.