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General Category => On The Road => Topic started by: Master Ray on April 04, 2018, 07:12:32 PM
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Just found out The Wildhearts are playing as well! If it wasn't a 'must' before', it certainly is now!
Three fine bands on the same bill. I know Bunny's up for it, anyone else? Could be an excuse for a good pre-gig meet to tide us over until the inevitable and eagerly awaited NMA Christmas tour... ???
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Oh gosh. The way this is going, one band I love, one band I love some of the stuff and the other, Ill probably be at the bar lol
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Hello Master Ray,
I already wrote in another thread that I'll be there :D
Will try to catch a beer or two with you ;D
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Cool, Patrice, we'll sort something out nearer the time. :)
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MR have you clocked their will also be a reggae band on, Zion Train? Bit of a strange mix this one. So with liquid sunshine,theres likely to be a bit of funk in the air!!
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MR have you clocked their will also be a reggae band on, Zion Train? Bit of a strange mix this one. So with liquid sunshine,theres likely to be a bit of funk in the air!!
I know nothing about Zion Train... but I do remember seeing The Stone Roses at Heaton Park a few years ago and The Wailers (without Bob, obviously) doing an hour long reggae set.. fook me, that was dreary, I've seen some terrible support acts before but this was a whole new level of bad. ::)
Nearer the time I'll investigate what times the bands are on, seeing as open-air gigs are so expensive when it comes to drinks, we might 'pre-load' before getting into the venue... or figure out how to smuggle some drinks in there! ;)
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Me and the boss (wife) will be there :)
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MR have you clocked their will also be a reggae band on, Zion Train? Bit of a strange mix this one. So with liquid sunshine,theres likely to be a bit of funk in the air!!
I know nothing about Zion Train... but I do remember seeing The Stone Roses at Heaton Park a few years ago and The Wailers (without Bob, obviously) doing an hour long reggae set.. fook me, that was dreary, I've seen some terrible support acts before but this was a whole new level of bad. ::)
Nearer the time I'll investigate what times the bands are on, seeing as open-air gigs are so expensive when it comes to drinks, we might 'pre-load' before getting into the venue... or figure out how to smuggle some drinks in there! ;)
Sounds like a plan!! Ill hide behind a wall a lob some tinnies over. Youll have to be a good catch though!
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Hey, Bunny, many ladies have told me I'd be a 'good catch'... (in my fevered imagination...)
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Me and the boss (wife) will be there :)
Cool, Red, we'll sort out something nearer the time. Be nice to meet again!
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By the way, it appears that The Levs are doing 'Levelling The Land' in full (plus other hits)... again. ;D
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Hey, Bunny, many ladies have told me I'd be a 'good catch'... (in my fevered imagination...)
Me too mate. Usually by ones who've had too many tinnies!!
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By the way, it appears that The Levs are doing 'Levelling The Land' in full (plus other hits)... again. ;D
F**king hell
Will they ever do owt different
I'm going to see them in June at the Boston Gliderdrome for what I now expect will be the 26th Anniversary of LTL!!!
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Zion Train are Excellent and a welcome addition to the bill :)
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Zion Train are Excellent and a welcome addition to the bill :)
I'll check them out, thanks for the opinion!
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We're going too. The Saturday we will be going to see the Terracotta Army exhibition in Liverpool. Making a weekend of it.
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We're going too. The Saturday we will be going to see the Terracotta Army exhibition in Liverpool. Making a weekend of it.
Great, quite fancy seeing that exhibition myself. Be sure to look for mentions of pre-gig meets on the Sunday, the more the merrier!
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Well Ive given Zion Train a listen. Not my cup of tea to be fair, but then the world has many colours. Ill give em a listen on the day I guess but I dont think itll be for me.
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Well Ive given Zion Train a listen. Not my cup of tea to be fair, but then the world has many colours. Ill give em a listen on the day I guess but I dont think itll be for me.
Or, alternatively, find a pub nearby where the drinks are cheaper and avoid them entirely!
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Yeah. I think thats an option. Depends on timings I guess. Only ever done one festival before and left that with a blinding headache. Missed G'n'R in their prime as a result....bit of a theme developing on that score with me and gigs ;)
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Ag, we've got a couplr of months to figure this one out....
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MR have you clocked their will also be a reggae band on, Zion Train? Bit of a strange mix this one. So with liquid sunshine,theres likely to be a bit of funk in the air!!
I know nothing about Zion Train... but I do remember seeing The Stone Roses at Heaton Park a few years ago and The Wailers (without Bob, obviously) doing an hour long reggae set.. fook me, that was dreary, I've seen some terrible support acts before but this was a whole new level of bad. ::)
Nearer the time I'll investigate what times the bands are on, seeing as open-air gigs are so expensive when it comes to drinks, we might 'pre-load' before getting into the venue... or figure out how to smuggle some drinks in there! ;)
Don't think you'll be able to smuggle drinks,the security was very tight last year(especially just after the Arena bomb),it also took a while to get in,so bear that in mind.There is a bar inside,and it wasn't too drastic.
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Looks like The Membranes have been added to the bill as well. Deffo seen them as a support band before, would that have been with NMA or The Levellers? Or possibly both? I seem to remember they were rather excellent...
I've deffo seen one of John Robb's other bands, Goldblade (also rather excellent) supporting NMA... or have I, my memory isn't what it used to be... :-\
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Lest We forget Zion Train remixed Vengeance back in 1994....
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Real cool world - The greatest show on earth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GnWauYh9i4
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Sorry, this posting before was for "Follow That" >:(
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Aw heck... I might not be able to make this one after all. Long story short, a bunch of financial problems have descended on my head all at once. It's not a lost cause yet (chasing a tax rebate that I think I'm owed!) and I can cancel my hotel right up until the day in question, so I'll keep it open. Still, if I can't make it, hope you have a fun time...
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Bollox. Definately can't make NMA in Manchester this weekend. Have a great time, you guys who are going. Should have the weather for it. See you somewhere down the road. :-\
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Ill sup an ale in your honour MR. Quite looking forward to it
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Looking like a hot 1 in Manc, I'm stuck with Benji for the next 10 days of couldn't have went anyway. Too hot for the wee man got him a cone which he ate in about 3 bites
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Hi,
Not been to the Castlefield bowl before.Can anyone tell me what time NMA will be on and also the order of the other bands.Also is there a smoking area inside the bowl.
cheers dilla
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Hi,
Not been to the Castlefield bowl before.Can anyone tell me what time NMA will be on and also the order of the other bands.Also is there a smoking area inside the bowl.
cheers dilla
Doors 3.30pm; The Membranes: 4.30pm; Zion Train: 5.30pm; The Wildhearts: 6.25pm; New Model Army: 7.20pm; Levellers: 9pm.
Not sure about the smoking area thing, but it's an open air gig..?
Enjoy guys, I will be with you in spirit. :-\
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Cheers MR.Pity you can't make it
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Hi,
Not been to the Castlefield bowl before.Can anyone tell me what time NMA will be on and also the order of the other bands.Also is there a smoking area inside the bowl.
cheers dilla
Doors 3.30pm; The Membranes: 4.30pm; Zion Train: 5.30pm; The Wildhearts: 6.25pm; New Model Army: 7.20pm; Levellers: 9pm.
Not sure about the smoking area thing, but it's an open air gig..?
Enjoy guys, I will be with you in spirit. :-\
Was wondering about times. I really dont fancy seeing the first two bands. Im presuming if I turn up at 7 ill he ok.
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That's the official word from the Castlefield Bowl website.
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Mate fair play to you. I was trying to figure if there was a way, I could pick you up. But I couldnt get you back after
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Mate fair play to you. I was trying to figure if there was a way, I could pick you up. But I couldnt get you back after
No worries, mate.
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Well I may not make it after all. Stuck on the M6 with my broken down car *rolls eyes
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Well im in madchester
Another repair bill needed soon but I can at least gig!!
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Glad you made it, sir! Enjoy... NMA should be on in about half an hour! Try not to melt in the heat. And post a report, I'm keen to see what you thought of The Levs, seeing as you're a casual listener as opposed to a big fan...
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Will do. What a great venue!!! Glad you talked me into it. Very mixed crowd and relaxed atmosphere from the people here and the security....the bar is calling!!
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Will do. What a great venue!!! Glad you talked me into it. Very mixed crowd and relaxed atmosphere from the people here and the security....the bar is calling!!
Just as long as they don't charge you £22 for four cans of Red Stripe, like they did when I was seeing Madness last Summer... >:(
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A pint of dark fruit cider is 5.50.....so yeah. I think that tallys. NMA have been awesome. Shame you couldnt make it. Ceri's Bassists against Racists t shirt wins the night!!!
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Right. Me babbies have just gone off. Walked into the amphitheatre just as they came on. Brilliant show. Levs next, but I think NMA has a large following here. Loads of summer dresses, summer shorts , girls with flowers in their hair and an unusual varied crowd. Saw a young child of about 8 on someones shoulders, smiling her head off. And thats what music should be about. My first festival and well worth it.....and the impending car repair, after the £1200 I just paid for other repairs :-\. Gotta get home yet. On the plus drove through Cheshire, MR's turf. How the other half live ;D
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Bigggg Levellers following. Musically very very tight...
But....
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Bigggg Levellers following. Musically very very tight...
But....
C'mon, sir, you can't leave it there! But WHAT?
Oh, and 'how the other half live?' You obviously never passed through MY part of Cheshire... not for nothing was my town recently used as a filming location for an action TV show set in a dystopian future... ;)
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Well. I only saw the nice bit. I followed the RAC man through the lanes, and there were girls throwing rose petals before my car :).
I dunno. They played some of the songs I really, really love...Men an Tol being one. Their support is really really big and as a band they can play together. But it did nothing to me. Maybe Im ten years to old. There's a reason I switched off from their songs in the 90's.. I wouldnt pay to watch them alone. Interestingly, I spoke to a few of their fans, who hadnt listened to NMA for a while. They'd all moved on to the Levs but were really impressed. Ying and yang.
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Bunny, do you happen to remember any of the songs NMA played during their set? :-\ Or better yet, know the entire setlist? Able to post?
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From my hazy drunken memory and in no order: Born Feral, Wonderful way to go, Winter, Angry Planet, Purity, Vagabonds. Im sure more will come to me when I wake up properly lol
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From my hazy drunken memory and in no order: Born Feral, Wonderful way to go, Winter, Angry Planet, Purity, Vagabonds. Im sure more will come to me when I wake up properly lol
Thank you Bunny! Have or hope you had a rejuvenating good night's rest. :)
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Just got back home from an excellent day in Manchester.As Bunny says,excellent venue.Lager was £5 a pint.Had a few in town earlier.Membranes were on first(with a choir)Great sounds coming from John Robbs heavy bass.Zion Train not my cup of tea but they weren't bad.The Wildhearts set was pretty short and sweet and Loud ;D.I beleive they are flying out to Japan today.Hats off to Bassist Danny McCormack(sitting on a stool after recently having his leg amputated)
NMA really rocked.Not seen them in an open air gig since Chepstow Castle last year and they IMHO were muchbetter.Was right down the front and it was bouncing behind me.They opened with Stormclouds.Can't remember exactly what they played but definately Angry Planet,Born Feral,Summer Moors,Winter,Devils Bargain and Poison Street.and possibly(My memory ain't what it used to be and I'd had a few pints)Purity,Vagabonds,March in September and Light go Out. :-[
Watched the Levs from a distance and the crowd was well up for it.Remember One Way and Beautiful Day.The crowd seemed to enjoy their set but after NMA, IMHO they were an anti climax
Was pleasantly surprised to bump into Ian(ninja12r)who has been AWOL for a while.I seem to remember a while back on here someone asking if anyone had heard from him.He is alive and kicking and a proud new dad.
Overall an excellent day out.Best in a while except for a shorter set which is to be expected when there are a few bands on.
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Just got back home from an excellent day in Manchester. As Bunny says, excellent venue. Lager was £5 a pint. Had a few in town earlier. Membranes were on first (with a choir) Great sounds coming from John Robbs heavy bass. Zion Train not my cup of tea but they weren't bad. The Wildhearts set was pretty short and sweet and Loud ;D. I beleive they are flying out to Japan today. Hats off to Bassist Danny McCormack (sitting on a stool after recently having his leg amputated)
NMA really rocked. Not seen them in an open air gig since Chepstow Castle last year and they IMHO were much better. Was right down the front and it was bouncing behind me. They opened with Stormclouds. Can't remember exactly what they played but definately Angry Planet, Born Feral, Summer Moors, Winter, Devils Bargain, and Poison Street, and possibly (My memory ain't what it used to be and I'd had a few pints) Purity, Vagabonds, March in September and Lights go Out. :-[
Watched the Levs from a distance and the crowd was well up for it. Remember One Way and Beautiful Day. The crowd seemed to enjoy their set but after NMA, IMHO they were an anti climax.
Was pleasantly surprised to bump into Ian (ninja12r) who has been AWOL for a while. I seem to remember a while back on here someone asking if anyone had heard from him. He is alive and kicking and a proud new dad.
Overall an excellent day out. Best in a while except for a shorter set which is to be expected when there are a few bands on.
Thanks for sharing all that, dilla! :) Very happy you had a wonderful time. It's the little things like setlists, fan reviews, recollections, opinions, and such that keep me dreaming, going, happy. So Thanks again dilla & Bunny. :)
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Hey Dilla. Might have been me asking about Ian. Glad to hear he is OK and back where he belongs - @ NMA gigs ;)
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Nice to hear these gig reports. Glad to hear everyone had a nice time (not that I'm seething with jealousy or anything...)
I was interested in what people thought of the Levs. Personally, I really like them, although they're deffo trading on past glories these days... but, hey, ageing musicians got to eat, right? Your opinions were much like I thought they would be... a tight and professional band who know their audience and have some fine tunes, but never really diversified into anything more interesting... a fair summary? ???
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Nice to hear these gig reports. Glad to hear everyone had a nice time (not that I'm seething with jealousy or anything...)
I was interested in what people thought of the Levs. Personally, I really like them, although they're deffo trading on past glories these days... but, hey, ageing musicians got to eat, right? Your opinions were much like I thought they would be... a tight and professional band who know their audience and have some fine tunes, but never really diversified into anything more interesting... a fair summary? ???
Dilla put in one word what I was trying to say. Anti climax. Albeit very good musically.