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Title: Nottingham Rock City? Who's coming? And other questions...
Post by: Master Ray on November 22, 2019, 10:27:41 PM

So, our traditional Nottingham Christmas Special is a little less than a month away, so who will be attending?  And where are we going to meet up, before and afterwards?

It's been traditional, over the years, to meet up at the Tap and Tumbler, but over the last year or two, it seems that most regular NMA Forum types have been going to Alberts (used to be Spankys), just around the corner from Rock City.  Personally, I prefer it, it's easier to get served at the bar, much bigger / less crowded and you can actually find somewhere to sit down (an important thing for people of our vintage)!

And has an aftershow party been arranged anywhere?

Truly can't wait for this one, seeing as I couldn't make Chester this week, I need my NMA live fix!   ;D

Title: Re: Nottingham Rock City? Who's coming? And other questions...
Post by: Shush on November 23, 2019, 09:58:42 AM
I believe Vagabondage has booked a spot at the TNT same as last year.
Title: Re: Nottingham Rock City? Who's coming? And other questions...
Post by: Bunny on November 23, 2019, 10:27:04 AM
Quite enjoyed it last year, as my first official one  :)
Title: Re: Nottingham Rock City? Who's coming? And other questions...
Post by: Red on November 25, 2019, 02:56:11 PM
Still going, even if it's cancelled as hotels booked
Title: Re: Nottingham Rock City? Who's coming? And other questions...
Post by: Vagabondage on December 03, 2019, 02:45:28 PM
I am doing an Aftershow @ the Tap N Tumbler hope to see You there!
Title: Re: Nottingham Rock City? Who's coming? And other questions...
Post by: Master Ray on December 03, 2019, 07:22:45 PM
I am doing an Aftershow @ the Tap N Tumbler hope to see You there!

Glad to hear it, Sir!
Title: Re: Nottingham Rock City? Who's coming? And other questions...
Post by: Master Ray on December 16, 2019, 10:44:02 PM

So... whose up for a pre-gig meeting at Alberts roundabout 5pm?  Us NMA Forum folks gathered in the upstairs area last year...
Title: Re: Nottingham Rock City? Who's coming? And other questions...
Post by: Bunny on December 17, 2019, 11:05:04 AM
I think thats a good idea. Quite liked the place. I'll be there.
Title: Re: Nottingham Rock City? Who's coming? And other questions...
Post by: Red on December 17, 2019, 01:27:26 PM
There's a few of us heading to Notts on Friday to meet up for a meal and a beer or three

Title: Re: Nottingham Rock City? Who's coming? And other questions...
Post by: Shush on December 17, 2019, 02:58:44 PM
I think thats a good idea. Quite liked the place. I'll be there.

Me to, but probably not till around 5.40 ish
Title: Re: Nottingham Rock City? Who's coming? And other questions...
Post by: Master Ray on December 17, 2019, 08:06:41 PM

Doors open at 6.30... could it be two years running when it DIDN'T absolutely piss it down in the freezing cold during the long wait to get into Rock City?  We can but hope...  ;)
Title: Re: Nottingham Rock City? Who's coming? And other questions...
Post by: Master Ray on December 21, 2019, 07:27:32 AM

Happy NMA day, my fellow Nottingham revellers, have a safe trip over and looking forward to see everyone there... blimey, a year since the last one?  These years are getting shorter, I'm sure of it...
Title: Re: Nottingham Rock City? Who's coming? And other questions...
Post by: Shush on December 22, 2019, 04:29:40 PM
Hows this for a set list !!

FIRST SET ---

Eyes Get Used to the Darkness

La Push

Snelsmore Wood

Passing Through

Maps

Lights Go Out

Conversation

Courage

Autumn

Ballad of Bodmin Pill

SECOND SET --

No Rest

Never Arriving

The Weather

The Charge

Watch and Learn

51st State

Believe It

From Here

Where I Am

WipeOut

Over the Wire

End of Days

Setting Sun

Winter

States Radio

Fate

Here Comes the War

Encore:
Stupid Questions

125 Mph

Encore 2:
Green and Grey

Betcha
Title: Re: Nottingham Rock City? Who's coming? And other questions...
Post by: Gary Tompsett on December 22, 2019, 05:21:35 PM
Tremendous gig! Well done NMA and fans. I had a moshing great time!
Title: Re: Nottingham Rock City? Who's coming? And other questions...
Post by: ruckedout on December 22, 2019, 06:06:31 PM
What a great song La Push is by the way.
Title: Re: Nottingham Rock City? Who's coming? And other questions...
Post by: Master Ray on December 22, 2019, 07:50:01 PM

It was, indeed, another blinder.  But did any of us expect otherwise?

So great to see some old friends again.  Spent all of this one on the balcony, I did spot a few familiar faces in the pit below, some of whom I've never met and don't know their names but I've seen them countless times at various gigs.  Hope to know those faces a little better in the future.

The one thing I learnt from this gig?  Don't go to Alberts after the gig, it was OK in the past but last night they ran out of most draught beers by 10pm and the bar service was terrible.  Whose bloody stupid idea was that?  OK, it was mine...   :-[

Assuming NMA do Nottingham again next year and the world doesn't end before next December, see you all next year...



Title: Re: Nottingham Rock City? Who's coming? And other questions...
Post by: Shush on December 22, 2019, 08:07:15 PM
Indeed. To be honest I wanted to stay for another pint but just could not face that queue again.

No other complaints. Another great NMA Rock City event.  :)
Title: Re: Nottingham Rock City? Who's coming? And other questions...
Post by: Bunny on December 23, 2019, 07:43:31 PM
Well I did say lets go to the Tap but nnnnnooooo. No-one listens to me. Or cant understand me. Not sure  ;D