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General Category => On The Road => Topic started by: shedzer on May 12, 2013, 02:11:52 PM

Title: Sheffield, Plug, 11/5/13
Post by: shedzer on May 12, 2013, 02:11:52 PM

A big thank you to the band for a top gig last night in Sheffield. I thought the lads really brought it.
Dunno what other people thought, but the venue seemed ok, maybe better than Corp?
Good to see Joolz on stage as well. Ceri's  bodhran playing was a good moment. He really fits in well, for me anyway.
Good support band too, Electric River; got their EP, which plays well.

Shedzer
Title: Re: Sheffield, Plug, 11/5/13
Post by: Fatalist on May 12, 2013, 02:13:30 PM
yeah top night lovely venue and the good folk of Sheffield both at the venue and elsewhere very friendly. Has anyone got any vids to post to You Tube?
Title: Re: Sheffield, Plug, 11/5/13
Post by: perfectmask on May 12, 2013, 02:56:22 PM
Yep great performance and venue. Sensible beer prices for a change. Pity about people talking over Justin between songs, seems to happen at gigs in Sheffield.

Title: Re: Sheffield, Plug, 11/5/13
Post by: Fatalist on May 12, 2013, 05:22:02 PM
yeah the beer was cheaper than we're used to
Title: Re: Sheffield, Plug, 11/5/13
Post by: Guy on May 12, 2013, 06:42:43 PM
Setlist..?
Title: Re: Sheffield, Plug, 11/5/13
Post by: shedzer on May 12, 2013, 08:13:05 PM

This was posted on the FB page.

WWTG
Rum n Rap
Space
March in September
States Radio
Red Earth
Falklands
TIAGD
See you in hell
Horsemen
1984
Charge
Get me out
No rest
High
225

....





Title: Re: Sheffield, Plug, 11/5/13
Post by: -Janek- on May 12, 2013, 08:18:45 PM

This was posted on the FB page.

WWTG
Rum n Rap
Space
March in September
States Radio
Red Earth
Falklands
TIAGD
See you in hell
Horsemen
1984
Charge
Get me out
No rest
High
225

....

Looks like a main set only, encores anyone?
Title: Re: Sheffield, Plug, 11/5/13
Post by: Jibberish on May 12, 2013, 08:43:44 PM

This was posted on the FB page.

WWTG
Rum n Rap
Space
March in September
States Radio
Red Earth
Falklands
TIAGD
See you in hell
Horsemen
1984
Charge
Get me out
No rest
High
225

....

Looks like a main set only, encores anyone?

7 times/things/?? (new song, unsure of title)
G+G
Frightened
I love the world

Might have been another, those are the ones I remember.
Title: Re: Sheffield, Plug, 11/5/13
Post by: JohnnyM on May 12, 2013, 08:53:45 PM
Christian Militia was played in one of encores - but its all a bit hazy :)
Title: Re: Sheffield, Plug, 11/5/13
Post by: 1900sr on May 12, 2013, 09:11:54 PM
The amount of talking was ridiculous, all the way through, even could be heard over the quieter bits of songs. I don't know if the lighting always has those bright white lights aimed to dazzle the audience (first NMA gig in 19 years) but that helped spoil the gig for me, and gave my better half a headache. I thought the sound could  have been better too, Justin's vocals were too quiet, Justin's voice and lyrics are important and should be heard (Joolz' bit couldn't be heard either). The guitars also seemed to lack power,and the whole thing was too quiet.

Really enjoyed the performance despite not knowing a fair few tracks (the last album I bought was Strange Brotherhood)
Title: Re: Sheffield, Plug, 11/5/13
Post by: Fatalist on May 12, 2013, 09:54:52 PM
The amount of talking was ridiculous, all the way through, even could be heard over the quieter bits of songs. I don't know if the lighting always has those bright white lights aimed to dazzle the audience (first NMA gig in 19 years) but that helped spoil the gig for me, and gave my better half a headache. I thought the sound could  have been better too, Justin's vocals were too quiet, Justin's voice and lyrics are important and should be heard (Joolz' bit couldn't be heard either). The guitars also seemed to lack power,and the whole thing was too quiet.

Really enjoyed the performance despite not knowing a fair few tracks (the last album I bought was Strange Brotherhood)

Welcome back - don't leave it another 19 years, JS has only guaranteed up to a 40th anniversary so far ; ~ D
Title: Re: Sheffield, Plug, 11/5/13
Post by: Fatalist on May 12, 2013, 09:56:59 PM
Christian Militia was indeed penultimate song ahead of ILTW - jolly good it sounded too
Title: Re: Sheffield, Plug, 11/5/13
Post by: 1900sr on May 12, 2013, 10:04:52 PM

Welcome back - don't leave it another 19 years, JS has only guaranteed up to a 40th anniversary so far ; ~ D

Thanks, I'll be around again, although I don't think I'll be following complete tours these days, too old and skint. I will however catch up on the back cat stuff that I'm missing. Not sure how many people I knew from back then are still about, but caught up with Speedy & Rie on the merchandise stall.
Title: Re: Sheffield, Plug, 11/5/13
Post by: Zenboy on May 13, 2013, 12:15:22 PM
A great gig as always.

Cheers.


Zen
Title: Re: Sheffield, Plug, 11/5/13
Post by: Stoney on May 13, 2013, 03:09:57 PM
Sheffield and Northampton were both great. The sound seemed better in Roadmenders, but the pit edged it in Sheffield I think. Dunno, both great gigs! March continues grow (tho' I still think keys' are too prominent in the mix live), time will tell, the Horsemen and 7 Times The Sun (? I think) are unusual, but seem to grow on listening more. Not been let down 27 years and see no reason for it to start now! I think the new album may be somewhere between Eight and Navigating By The Stars. Just first impression on the newer songs so far and the things Mr S has said about being different from the last 3 lps.........
Title: Re: Sheffield, Plug, 11/5/13
Post by: Fatalist on May 13, 2013, 03:36:39 PM
Sheffield and Northampton were both great. The sound seemed better in Roadmenders, but the pit edged it in Sheffield I think. Dunno, both great gigs! March continues grow (tho' I still think keys' are too prominent in the mix live), time will tell, the Horsemen and 7 Times The Sun (? I think) are unusual, but seem to grow on listening more. Not been let down 27 years and see no reason for it to start now! I think the new album may be somewhere between Eight and Navigating By The Stars. Just first impression on the newer songs so far and the things Mr S has said about being different from the last 3 lps.........
Can't argue with that assessment of either the gigs or the new tracks
Title: Re: Sheffield, Plug, 11/5/13
Post by: CROWMAN on May 14, 2013, 01:12:53 PM
Glad the gigs went well and cant wait to hear the new songs and yes i do need to go and see the band play live again :) been way to long roll on Oct/nov winter tour. Take it easy
Title: Re: Sheffield, Plug, 11/5/13
Post by: Fatalist on May 14, 2013, 04:58:19 PM
Watching NMA is something that should be undertaken at least twice yearly for extended periods of time, ideally two to three gigs minimum at each opportunity. If you have an enlightened General Physician you might convince them of the huge health benefits that would accrue if you were to be able to do this under the NHS... jus think how much productive you and all of us would be after this regular therapy ;-)