Ours was a happy accident too. We were on holiday in Zante in summer 2002 and found a cool bar that was run by a guitarist from Sheffield and he was playing the Optimist. We asked who it was and he told us and said that he knew them as he used the same guitar shop as them. We got back home, saw they were touring and got tickets at Leeds Institute, a small venue, a week or two later.
Not heard of them. But just downloaded some material & I’ll listen to it in the car tomorrow.
we thought it was a club night but they came on stage . . lasted about 2 songs!!)Some good ones there Robbie. How come UK Subs was the worst? I’ve seen them numerous times and they’ve always been good except for Rebellion this year. To be fair though, Charlie was 79 and I believe he has since stopped performing
I’d say The Optimist was by far the best followed by Ether Song. Subsequent albums are patchy but each with two of three good songs.
I think they may have been pissed Captain.
I have never seen them play “Panic Attack” yet though. Maybe they will for the current tour being the 20th anniversary of Ether Song. I think I’ll go to the Mcr Academy on Fri 8th Dec.
I won't. I'll be popping next door for a massive Brandy !
He was one of the original band and played on all the hits Special Brew et al. He actually left the band because his wife fell pregnant and he had to get a real job !
Special Brew was my favourite track of theirs, he would probably know Dave Novak and Brian Saunders who were A&R and Mike Levy the owner, he was besties with Tony Blair later I think and was involved heavily with the Labour Party, as unlikely as a record company owner than you could imagine, he scared the shit out of me at that age! I went out and watched loads of bands for them, I gave them Spandau Ballet, The Skids, but they weren't interested. They surprised me with Bad Manners to be honest, Once they heard them and liked them I wasn't involved as I was just a lowly, the band were great though as were all the artists I met, particularly Chris Rea and the aforementioned Den Heggerty.
Going to see ACR in Preston on way back from Bolton match. It’s the 45th yr tour. Did you get to the 40th party at Yes in Mcr? Last time I saw them . Two sets this time covering all periods
Aah mate DEVO, I saw them a couple of days before (or after) you in Wales. I’m reliving it every day since, it was awesome. I saw them in ‘78 in Birmingham, and to see them again 45 years later (albeit only 3 of the originals) made my year. The brilliant thing is that it was a 4 day festival and my daughter’s boyfriend‘s (age 23) highlight of the festival was DEVO
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Room mate at University in my first year was a Devo fan..."are we not men..." He had one of their albums in gun metal grey vinyl.Aah mate DEVO, I saw them a couple of days before (or after) you in Wales. I’m reliving it every day since, it was awesome. I saw them in ‘78 in Birmingham, and to see them again 45 years later (albeit only 3 of the originals) made my year. The brilliant thing is that it was a 4 day festival and my daughter’s boyfriend‘s (age 23) highlight of the festival was DEVO
No. All mine were London gigs, predominantly Uni's and colleges and obviously Stanley Park bandstand in 1980 ? Best album ? Force or the Old and the new for me.
Free trade Hall manny 1978, great gig.Aah mate DEVO, I saw them a couple of days before (or after) you in Wales. I’m reliving it every day since, it was awesome. I saw them in ‘78 in Birmingham, and to see them again 45 years later (albeit only 3 of the originals) made my year. The brilliant thing is that it was a 4 day festival and my daughter’s boyfriend‘s (age 23) highlight of the festival was DEVO
They were epic aye, there was a 70’s OG UK skaters reunion event on in London the same weekend as result of this I managed to get invited to the after party and hung with Mark Mothersbaugh, what a fantastic night it was and what a gent he was. The band an are super appreciative of the the support they’ve had from the skateboard fraternity over the years and he wasn’t afraid to afraid to show it on the night. I didn’t know he only had one eye and he had fun with us trying to guess which was his real oneAah mate DEVO, I saw them a couple of days before (or after) you in Wales. I’m reliving it every day since, it was awesome. I saw them in ‘78 in Birmingham, and to see them again 45 years later (albeit only 3 of the originals) made my year. The brilliant thing is that it was a 4 day festival and my daughter’s boyfriend‘s (age 23) highlight of the festival was DEVO
That is beautiful man. I rate him very highly, way way way ahead of his time. You didn’t happen to get a red energy dome off him which you’d sell?They were epic aye, there was a 70’s OG UK skaters reunion event on in London the same weekend as result of this I managed to get invited to the after party and hung with Mark Mothersbaugh, what a fantastic night it was and what a gent he was. The band an are super appreciative of the the support they’ve had from the skateboard fraternity over the years and he wasn’t afraid to afraid to show it on the night. I didn’t know he only had one eye and he had fun with us trying to guess which was his real one
. I was so close to catching one of the the ones that were thrown into the audience but sadly not to be.
No, not sure they threw em out in London, we were in the circle seats so nowhere near the mosh pit unfortunately, it was such and epic weekend in my life that now it all seems a bit of blur tbh, mind you we had indulged rather a lotThat is beautiful man. I rate him very highly, way way way ahead of his time. You didn’t happen to get a red energy dome off him which you’d sell?
…..of course, goes without sayingNo, not sure they threw em out in London, we were in the circle seats so nowhere near the mosh pit unfortunately, it was such and epic weekend in my life that now it all seems a bit of blur tbh, mind you we had indulged rather a lot
. Which is you the photo?
Holding the skateboard…..of course, goes without saying
My daughter and son ent and both said it was brilliant
Saw him supporting Elbow at Lytham and thought he was greatNext gig now booked, Richard Hawley in Liverpool next June
That’s exactly where I first saw him too and thought the same, brilliant. Me and the other half were keen to see again - think we’ll stay over in Liverpool too
He's magic live
That Editors gig was disappointing if it’s the one in the Empress Ballroom quite a few years ago.
That's the one pal. Looked like they didn't wanna be there!
It was weird wasn’t it. I’m very forgiving and can usually find positives with most live performances, and have a great time. But you’re right it was flat as a pancake.
Yes, really turned me off them which is a shame.
Agree.
I take it you like DB
good live band too! Seen REM a couple of times (Munich and Milan) superb live
I had tickets for REM at OT but it was the day I got back from my hols and ended up missing it. Huge regret.I take it you like DB
That wasn't you in the corner then?
No, I stayed with in the spotlight
