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Nottingham Rock City on the 23rd... pre-gig meet?
« on: December 07, 2017, 08:30:06 PM »

We going for the usual Tap thing?

Someone most of us here know suggested (to me, in an email, his name rhymes with Blush  ;)) going to Spanky's instead, just for a change... in fact, thinking about it, has the usual aftershow at Spanky's been arranged?  :-\

To be honest, I might be quite late to the party due to certain travel arrangements so I might just be showing up in the inevitable 'queuing up in the pissing cold freezing rain outside of Rockers whilst the queue moves on, glacially' thing, as it has been for the last few years... aw, heck, it wouldn't be Christmas without it!   ;D

Be nice to meet up with old friends again, though, somewhere.  ;)


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Re: Nottingham Rock City on the 23rd... pre-gig meet?
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2017, 11:33:49 PM »
I'd been meaning to ask about this as well -- I'm coming all the way from the States, along with my brother-in-law who is also a longtime fan. Visited the UK many times, but haven't been to Nottingham before.

I've been to one gig in the UK before -- at the Roadmender in Northampton in 2013 -- when I was able to bamboozle my corporate masters into scheduling a work trip to London that week.

Would be great to meet some of the 'family'...   :)


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Re: Nottingham Rock City on the 23rd... pre-gig meet?
« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2017, 08:19:07 AM »
I'll go with the majority MR, id imagine most folks will head to the usual meets though.
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Re: Nottingham Rock City on the 23rd... pre-gig meet?
« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2017, 06:28:26 PM »
Looks like I should be into Nottingham for early to mid afternoon after all, so be great to meet with old pals ...

GregP... be sure to ask us for any information you need.  We drink new blood are always happy to help friends from overseas with anything they need.   ;)  I remember an American fella from a Nottingham Christmas gig a couple of years ago who had a great time among us Brits'... anything you need, just ask.   :)




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Re: Nottingham Rock City on the 23rd... pre-gig meet?
« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2017, 03:19:11 PM »
Giving the Tap N Tumbler a miss this year in favour  of Spanky's. After all, Spanky's  will not be there next year. It has  served the NMA crowd well.

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« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2017, 03:23:23 PM »
Also,,, we always struggle to find a seat for Drummyb in the Tap !!
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« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2017, 05:04:03 PM »
Lol. This is very true. Id sit on laps, but Im not the lightest!
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Re: Nottingham Rock City on the 23rd... pre-gig meet?
« Reply #7 on: December 12, 2017, 05:18:37 PM »
Hi Master Ray & Sush

the pub you're talking about is the Tap'n Tumbler ?

Will be in Nott with all my family, see you there maybe ;-)

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Re: Nottingham Rock City on the 23rd... pre-gig meet?
« Reply #8 on: December 12, 2017, 06:22:01 PM »
Yeah, Shush, I also heard that Spanky's is a goner after Christmas... I seem to remember that The Horn In Hand (almost next door) used to be a cracking good rock / indie / alternative pub...

I should be getting into Notts at about three.  Be great to meet up with old pals, I don't care where.

Mind you, I am dreading the usual 'endless queue' thing outside of Rockers in view of how bloody cold this UK winter currently is!  Especially if it rains, as it inevitably will!   :-\


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Re: Nottingham Rock City on the 23rd... pre-gig meet?
« Reply #9 on: December 12, 2017, 07:32:40 PM »
Enjoy the gig and the pre and after meets . If you send me your PayPal email I will put enough for a few beers into the kitty . Who says Scots are mean lol
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Re: Nottingham Rock City on the 23rd... pre-gig meet?
« Reply #10 on: December 12, 2017, 07:59:51 PM »
Evening all, in case the news hasn't hit these pages yet hope to see You all at Spankys after the gig for the last aftershow , Will be standing in for LCG on turntable duties so come on down. Free entry but only 200 capacity. Will be there about 4pm to sound check and won't be late kicking things off this time - promise!

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« Reply #11 on: December 12, 2017, 08:11:18 PM »
This just in!  Looks like I'll now be getting into Notts for about mid-day, thanks to my fellow NMA obsessive best mate and travelling buddy getting the day off work!  Vagabondage, you handing out pre-gig passes for us early birds if we show up at Spanky's at 4pm?   ???

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Re: Nottingham Rock City on the 23rd... pre-gig meet?
« Reply #12 on: December 12, 2017, 08:19:06 PM »
Lawrence said that it wasn't needed as they aren't charging for the PA, will see if I can get hold of him to confirm but as it stands first come first served!

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Re: Nottingham Rock City on the 23rd... pre-gig meet?
« Reply #13 on: December 12, 2017, 08:25:38 PM »
Will check criteria with venue tomorrow and report back forthwith!

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Re: Nottingham Rock City on the 23rd... pre-gig meet?
« Reply #14 on: December 13, 2017, 07:14:09 PM »
This just in!  Looks like I'll now be getting into Notts for about mid-day, thanks to my fellow NMA obsessive best mate and travelling buddy getting the day off work!  Vagabondage, you handing out pre-gig passes for us early birds if we show up at Spanky's at 4pm?   ???
As long as you are sorted, looking for to seeing everyone again.

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