Gig Plans - 2022

[Speed Badger]

Speed Badger said:

Speed Badger said:

Hopefully Covid won't fk it all up again, but so far I've got-

Feeder (April)
Jimmy Eat World (July)
Placebo (November)

Potentially Parkway Drive in September I think.

Added: Gojira, March 4th

Gojira rescheduled to 2023 thanks to sodding covid. Ffs.

[popeyewhite]

Speed Badger said:

Gojira rescheduled to 2023 thanks to sodding covid. Ffs.

Why in God's name? Getting a bit hacked off with this, holiday industry in full flow (if not now then certainly by Spring) and bands cite problems entering and leaving countries?

[droopsnoot]

droopsnoot said:

droopsnoot said:

Stranglers, Victoria Hall Stoke, Monday evening.

Well, that was very good. So the next one is next Monday at Parr Hall, Warrington, then on to the Manchester Apollo on Friday.

Trekked all the way to Parr Hall last Monday to find that it was postponed due to illness, the Manchester gig was excellent and Parr Hall is now the tour ender (sort of) on February 27th, with the two other postponed gigs out on their own in March. Not sure whether to do Nottingham or not.

Recently heard that Big Country are playing our local Jazz/Blues festival on Easter weekend, so I might go and have a look. Enjoyed their stuff at Reading Festival when I saw them, but a lot has changed since then. I'm also considering Ruts DC in Stoke in November as they've been great supporting The Stranglers on this tour.

[worsy]

WASP moved to Spring 2023.

https://planetradio.co.uk/planet-rock/news/rock-ne...

[Speed Badger]

popeyewhite said:

Speed Badger said:

Gojira rescheduled to 2023 thanks to sodding covid. Ffs.

Why in God's name? Getting a bit hacked off with this, holiday industry in full flow (if not now then certainly by Spring) and bands cite problems entering and leaving countries?

It's due to the other counties they are touring in Europe being a bit flaky with the covid situation. Touring the UK is fine, restriction-wise, but the expense and effort to compile a tour makes it non-economically viable at present. Gutted though, I've never seen them live before.

[MikeT66]

worsy said:

WASP moved to Spring 2023.

https://planetradio.co.uk/planet-rock/news/rock-ne...

Yes - gutted, as was looking forward to this. Another "due to covid restrictions" victim, it seems. I've heard this is impacting a lot of US bands, for some reason (not sure of their regulations for re-entering the US).

Tickets cancelled (for now), and money put towards Wardruna at Manchester Albert Hall in March. Totally different, but really excited about seeing these guys.

[TCEvo]

Two gigs booked this week: Incendiary at New Cross and Vein.FM w/ Drain (which is the band I want to see) and Higher Power in support at The Underworld, both in late June (£15 & £20 for tickets respectively - benefit of hardcore bands & small venues). .

Bad Religion appears to have been re-scheduled for early June (although I'll believe that when I actually see them).

Just waiting on Snuff to sort their re-re-re-scheduled dates out.

[popeyewhite]

Speed Badger said:

popeyewhite said:

Speed Badger said:

Gojira rescheduled to 2023 thanks to sodding covid. Ffs.

Why in God's name? Getting a bit hacked off with this, holiday industry in full flow (if not now then certainly by Spring) and bands cite problems entering and leaving countries?

It's due to the other counties they are touring in Europe being a bit flaky with the covid situation. Touring the UK is fine, restriction-wise, but the expense and effort to compile a tour makes it non-economically viable at present. Gutted though, I've never seen them live before.

Didn't Gojira only recently announce their tour though? Aerosmith, in their cancellation of tour statement, cited the safety of their fans as being a No 1 priority. Colour me cynical. I just think bands should perhaps settle for a % drop in tour earnings for the forseeable, if they care so much for their fans that is. No one in the entertainment business I know is naive enough to think their earnings will be back to normal for a good while, but super bands expect different... .

[abzmike]

Looks like the O2 has been turned in to an outdoor venue for the foreseeable future...

https://twitter.com/i/status/1494660067848773632

[Mr Tidy]

I've been wary of planning anything this year given how many events I booked a year or more ago that still haven't happened yet!

But my mate bought some tickets at a small venue called Norden Farm in Maidenhead and last night we went to see "A Band Called Malice".

It started well when they all came on stage in suits with narrow lapels, skinny ties and bowling shoes, and the whole performance was fantastic.

So that was a great start to the year - maybe I need to get booking!

[Speed Badger]

After the Gojira disappointment I tried to get tickets to see Architects at Ally Pally in May, but they're all sold out. Oh well, I'll keep an eye on Twickets nearer the time.

[NordicCrankShaft]

I've got a weekend in June that I've double booked...... Foo fighters on the Saturday in Manchester and Red Hot Chili Peppers in London on the Sunday

[wal 45]

Watched a very self indulgent set from Damon Albarn last night at The Troxy, seen him many times in just about all his various bands and guises over the last 30 years but this one missed the mark by a long way...not sure the venue helped though.

Only got the following booked for the rest of the year:

Kraftwerk: Bonn (rescheduled 3 times so far)
The Cure: Birmingham and Cologne

After the forced 18 month break from gigs I'm really struggling with my motivation to get out gigging again, a real shame after 40 years watching live music.

[bzh1p9]

The Cropdusters on St Paddy’s day at the old fire station in Bournemouth, only yards away from what was The Gander on the Green where we used to watch them in the late 80’s .

You can’t slow down the old hoedown! though knackered knees and hips might .

[Last Visit]

Alanis Morissette in June
Ed Sheeran also in June

[vixen1700]

King Salami and the Cumberland Three are playing a short walk from us on Saturday night.



Thinking about going along.

[TCX]

Saw Smith / Kotzen last night,Islington,brilliant,contrasting guitar styles,but both on top of game,icing on cake Nico McBrain coming on for wasted years
Ricky Warwick playing same venue later this month
Phil Campbell doing 'motorhead' tour

[TCX]

Phil Campbell 'motorhead' set Islington

[popeyewhite]

Buzzcocks last night. Tiny venue, lots of pogoing, great atmosphere.

[smithyithy]

The Prodigy are back touring in July - didn't manage to get tickets so keeping my eye out for resale....