Posts Tagged ‘rock’

4 Nov

Wishbone Ash Whitley Bay Playhouse 1 October 2024

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Andy Powell continues to fly the Wishbone Ash flag high and proudly. I go back a long way with Andy and this band. This time I decided to start my blog entry, well at the start when I first got into Wishbone Ash. I was, for some reason, slow in getting into Wishbone Ash, and missed some of the early chances I had to see them. The first real memory I have is of a group of friends coming into school one Monday morning, raving about this new up and coming band that they had been to see at Newcastle Mayfair the previous Friday night. It was late 1971, and that band was Wishbone Ash.

We were all aspiring guitarists, so guitar bands were “our thing”, and they were telling me how Wishbone Ash had twin guitarists, who played carefully worked out guitar parts which complemented each other. I was so jealous, and from then on, I made it my business to listen to their music, and committed to see them the next chance I got. That chance came in early 1972 when Wishbone Ash next played Newcastle City Hall.Roll on to 12th February 1972, and I was at the City Hall to see Wishbone Ash.

The venue was probably around 75% full, and support came from the excellent Glencoe who featured Norman Watt Roy on bass and John Turnbull (from Newcastle) on guitar. I’d see John before in Bell and Arc, and he and Norman went on to be members the Blockheads, with Ian Dury. Tickets were 50p. Wishbone Ash had just finished recording their third, classic, album Argus, which was released in April 1972, and their set featured new songs which were to feature on that lp.

Seeing Wishbone Ash around this time was watching a band at the peak of their creativity, and with a set of classic rock songs which no-one could match. They would start with “Time Was” which was the perfect opener, starting quiet and melodically and slowly building into a rockier song, Martin Turner centre-stage, Gibson Thunderbird bass hung low, singing the lead vocal, and the others adding those gentle harmonies. They would, of course, always play “Blowin’ Free” with its intricate (and tricky to play, at least for me ) twin guitar opening riff and its catchy singalong, almost pop, chorus.

The first time I heard “Jailbait” I thought its thumping beat and screaming guitar riffs sounded so fresh and so different; in concert it was a great rocker, often reserved for later in the set. New tracks “The King Will Come”, “Warrior” and “Throw Down the Sword” usually featured and remain prog-rock classics. “The King Will Come” is classic Wishbone Ash from that period. And then they might play the “The Pilgrim” with its duelling guitars, and the epic “Phoenix” building to a crescendo as the mythical bird is reborn, rising from the ashes and the flames. At first, I found “Phoenix” too long, with too many twists, but over time it too has become a favourite.

There were also straight rockers like “Lady Whiskey” and “Where Were You Tomorrow”. My favourite at the time was the jazzy “Blind Eye” from their debut eponymous album. Andy Powell would have his signature Gibson Flying V and stand stage left, while the longer haired, quiet Ted Turner would be stage right with his Fender Strat. They were excellent, and musical perfection.

The next time I saw Wishbone Ash was on 27th May 1972. I was standing on a rainy Saturday afternoon, in a windswept field at the Lincoln Festival, watching them battle against poor sound, and an audience who were cold, wet, and tired. The Sounds poster of Andy Powell which I have on my wall, and which is pictured here, was photographed at Lincoln.

I saw the band once more in 1972, when they called at Sunderland Locarno on 16th September. By now everyone had heard and bought Argus, and the place was packed. Everyone I knew went, and Wishbone Ash were excellent. Well, that’s enough reminiscing for now. Roll on 52 years (is it really that long ago?) and only Andy remains from that band, but he continues to play songs from a golden age of rock.

The Whitley Bay Playhouse website proclaims: “Following the outstanding response to their recent Live Dates Live tour – in which the band celebrated 50 years of their seminal multi-million selling live album – Wishbone Ash return with a show featuring songs from its follow-up… Live Dates 2. Experience the legendary band – whose iconic twin-guitar sound inspired the likes of Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest & Iron Maiden – performing a stellar set that also includes much-loved classics from a remarkable back catalogue spanning an astonishing 55 years! Definitely one not to be missed!” By now I have seen the band at least 20+ times maybe more and I still return to see them each year. I have blogged elsewhere about the two incarnations of the band; one led by Martin Turner and the other by Andy Powell. Suffice it to say, I will continue to see both versions of the band whenever I can.

There is no support this evening and no interval. Andy and his band play a set comprising a mixture of songs from Live Dates and Live Dates 2. Highlights include the majestic “The King Will Come”, followed by (as it often is) “Warrior” and “Throw Down the Sword”. For a few moments I am 15 again with my long hair blowing free (the pun is fully intended) in the wind at the Lincoln Festival back in 1972.

“Jailbait” rocks as hard as it ever did, followed by the classic “Blowin’ Free”, the epic “Phoenix” which I now have grown to love, and the encore is the rocky “Living Proof” with its very catchy chorus. Andy, you continue to keep the music and legend of Wishbone Ash fully alive. Magical. Happy days. Thanks to Jackie for the photographs and to Chris for manipulating the site.

Setlist: Real Guitars Have Wings; We Stand as One; The King Will Come; Warrior; Throw Down the Sword; Deep Blues; Runaway; F.U.B.B.; Standing in the Rain; Jailbait; Blowin’ Free; Phoenix.
Encore: Living Proof; Peace

3 Nov

Blackmore’s Blood The Fire Station Sunderland 28 September 2024

Posted by vintagerock in Blackmore’s Blood, Deep Purple, Rainbow, Ritchie Blackmore. Tagged: , , , , .

I don’t normally go to see tribute bands, but this one seemed to promise something special and a direct linkage to Ritchie Blackmore. Deep purple, and Ritchie Blackmore in particular, were heroes of mine, and both of them still are, in their current Incarnations.

There was, and still is, no one quite like Ritchie Blackmore: his guitar playing and style, his man in black outfits with his spooky hat and the way in which he blended classical with folk (ish) rock music in a way no one else did nor has done so since.

The Fire Station website tempted me: “Blackmore’s Blood’s reputation for presenting the authentic tribute to the genius, flamboyance and flair of Ritchie Blackmore’s music from Deep Purple and Rainbow, incorporating his true sound and showmanship, has brought critical acclaim and a demand for more shows nationwide.”

“Formed in the Northeast of England [I was not aware of the link to the north-east ] but with members from across the UK, they share an unequalled determination, commitment and passion to reproduce the look and sound that fans of these two great bands want to see and hear.”

“Guitarist Mal is a true blood-relative of Ritchie Blackmore. He has his look and an unrivalled ability to play and sound like him too. With support and acknowledgement from personnel who have worked with Ritchie, it is clear why this is the closest and the finest tribute to Ritchie Blackmore anyone is likely to see.”

It was great to meet up with old friends in the bar, one of whom brought me up to speed on this band. She told me how the guitarist Mal also fronts a rock band which plays in pubs and clubs around the north-east. She has seen him on a number of occasions, and he told her that he has checked out his genealogy and he is definitely linked to Ritchie Blackmore through previous generations. Interesting and intriguing. My friends assured me that I was in for a treat.

And it surely was a treat. The guy in question, Mal, does have a resemblance to Ritchie and he certainly dresses the part. His guitar playing is a fitting tribute to Blackmore and the choice of repertoire is impeccable. Perhaps a little too much Rainbow and a little more Deep Purple would have made the show even more enjoyable for me, but hey this was a pretty great concert. The rest of the band are all excellent musicians, and the singer has very powerful voice which does justice to the epic songs.

The show opens with the Rainbow classic “over the Rainbow” and then we are taken back to 1974 and memories of Newcastle Odeon when I and my mates (one of whom was present at the Fire Station show) went to see the new Deep Purple line up featuring the great vocals of David Coverdale and with Blackmore’s singer to be, Ronnie James Dio in the support band Elf. Yes, the second song was “Burn”. Fantastic. Mal (Ritchie) was on fire (no pun intended) already. Soon another later chart hit for Blackmore “I Surrender”. Once again, an excellent choice and an excellent rendition of a fantastic song. Soon, returning to Burn and “Mistreated”. Yet another classic delivered well.

After a short interval, time for drink with friends and back to our seats for more classic rock. Two songs in and current deep purple opening song “Highway Star”, taking me back to Newcastle City Hall and Deep Purple in concert with Nazareth supporting them, when I first heard that song. This was soon followed by ”Stargazer”, another Rainbow favourite song of mine, perhaps my second favourite song by Rainbow after “Man on the Silver Mountain” which they performed as part of the first set.

Then the moving ballad “When a Blind Man Cries”, quickly onwards with what has almost become the Deep Purple signature tune “Smoke on The Water” and my favourite “Black Night”. At this point Mal is going crazy holding his Stratocaster high up in the air and then scraping it backwards and forwards along the edge of the stage. The sort of guitar histrionics which Blackmore would demonstrate in the 1970s. I recall him climbing up the guitar stacks, up onto the balcony of Newcastle City Hall and then banging a hole into the side of the front balcony. The hole was left there for many years as a memento of the occasion. Magic.

And that word “magic” just about sums up the show. Mal may or may not be a true blood relation of Ritchie Blackmore, but he certainly brings his legacy back to life. Blackmore’s Blood are as close to the real thing that we can get to at the moment. They close with “Since You Been Gone” another magical rock power ballad. Great fun.

Many thanks to Jan for the photos and Chris for manipulating the site.
Setlist: Set One: Over The Rainbow; Burn; Stormbringer; Man On The Silver Mountain; Catch The Rainbow; I Surrender; Temple of the King; Mistreated; Perfect Strangers; Knocking at Your Back Door
Set Two: Gates Of Babylon; Highway Star; Spotlight Kid; Stargazer; A Light In The Black; Soldier Of Fortune; When a Blind Man Cries; Smoke On The Water; Black Night; All Night Long, Since You been Gone
Encore: Long Live Rock n Roll

29 Oct

Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets The Fire Station Sunderland 26 September 2024

Posted by vintagerock in Los Straitjackets, Nick Lowe, Oliver Darling, Rockpile. Tagged: , , , , , , .

I have seen Nick Lowe many times over the years starting back in 1974. For three Saturdays in Summer 1974 a stage appeared in Sunderland’s Backhouse Park and a series of concerts were held. The park was filled with music from a host of local bands and headliners Jack the Lad, Brinsley Schwarz & Chilli Willi & the Red Hot Peppers. Local heroes Saltgrass played at each event and a grand time was had by all.

27th July 1974 Brinsley Schwarz: Brinsley Schwarz were stalwarts of the pub rock scene. This gig came towards the end of their career, and their line-up was Brinsley Schwarz, Ian Gomm, Billy Rankin, Bob Andrews, Nick Lowe, and Carlos Luna. They had just released their sixth and final album “The New Favourites of… Brinsley Schwarz” which featured Nick Lowe’s classic “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding”.

A few years or so later, and I went to see Dave Edmunds in concert, fronting his band Rockpile along with Nick Lowe on bass, Billy Bremner on guitar, and Terry Williams on drums. Dave Edmunds is often called the Welsh Wizard, and he sure is a wizard of rock ‘n roll, and Rockpile were one great rock band. They had some great songs: Here Comes the Weekend, I knew the Bride, Girls Talk, Queen of Hearts, and they all seemed so cool at the time. I recall the Redcar Coatham Bowl gig well. I went with my mate, and we were standing right at the front, a few feet away from Dave and Nick. Dave was fantastic and Nick was, well just Nick, “the Jesus of cool”.

I later saw Dave Edmunds and Nick Lowe, again in Rockpile at Newcastle City Hall. I can’t remember much of this concert, but I do have a programme (see image) which shows Nick very clearly, resplendent in a yellow jumper. The next time I saw Nick was on The Stiff Tour in 1977 at Middlesbrough Town Hall and Newcastle Poly.

Now, the Stiff tours were a highlight of the late 70s rock calendar. These amazing events featured a selection of artists from Stiff records, travelling up and down the UK dropping into concert halls, university student unions and your local theatre. The first tour was known as the Live Stiffs Tour or 5 Live Stiffs and took place in late 1977. This first extravaganza boasted a stellar line-up of the new wave aristocracy with  a young Elvis Costello with his fine Attractions, Ian Dury, and the magnificent Blockheads, the crazy, wild and 100% authentic Wreckless Eric, The Jesus of Cool Nick Lowe (featuring rocker supremo Dave Edmunds) and ex-Pink Fairies, Motorhead (and great Lewis leather jacket) Larry Wallis. The tour called at Newcastle Polytechnic a couple of weeks later. I enjoyed the show so much, I went along again, this time with Marie.

Next to a very different festival/concert: “Oh God, Not Another Boring Old Knebworth,” said the posters. Line-up: The Tubes, Frank Zappa, Peter Gabriel, Boomtown Rats, Rockpile, Wilko Johnson’s Solid Senders. This was the second Knebworth festival to take place in 1978, following the Genesis / Jefferson Starship / Tom Petty gig earlier in the summer. I remember thinking it was a bit late in the year for an open-air gig and feared the worst from the weather, but actually it was ok on the day; quite fine.

I drove down with a group of mates. We camped and pitched our tents near a big generator (big mistake) which for some reason we didn’t really notice when we set up. However it was loudly humming all night and powering a massive floodlight which shone on our tents, so we didn’t get much sleep. The show was opened by the Boomtown Rats, Wilko Johnson who had recently left Dr Feelgood and was fronting his new band Solid Senders, and Rockpile featuring Dave Edmunds and Nick Lowe. Once again, Nick played and stood quietly, cool as ever! These were class acts and a great start to the day.

The Tubes closed the festival with a massive crazy show. They were joined by Todd Rundgren for encores of “Baba O’Reilly” and “The Kids are Alright”, played in honour of Keith Moon who had died just two days before this concert. Zappa was also great, although I didn’t enjoy his performance as much as the concert I saw in Edinburgh the year before. His band had changed, and they played very few songs that I knew. Still, it was a good day with a varied, and very strong line-up, although the lack of a major league headliner resulted in a far from capacity crowd. You can just about see Nick’s name on the programme (pictured above).

So, Nick Lowe and I go back a long way. He, his songs and his base and guitar playing were the foundation for many great bands throughout the years. It is a long time since I last saw Nick in concert. Many years have passed. I didn’t really know what to expect. The Fire Station website advertised the concert thus: “In September, Nick Lowe will release ‘Indoor Safari’ – his first full-length album in eleven years. Consisting of twelve songs, including brand new originals, a couple signature deep-cut covers, and refitted versions of tracks previously released in nascent form as singles, the album represents a culmination of Lowe’s decade-long working relationship with those mysterious masked men – Los Straitjackets (Eddie Angel/guitar; Pete Curry/bass; Chris Sprague/drums; Greg Townson/guitar).” And yes, the band did wear masks and were pretty weird to be honest.

“The news comes amidst a busy summer calendar for Lowe with North American dates ranging from a run of Canadian shows with longtime compatriot Ron Sexsmith, to a top-billed appearance at Wilco’s Solid Sound Festival, a set at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY, and more surprises in store.  We’re excited to welcome Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets to Sunderland for a special visit as part of their UK tour!” Support came from Oliver Darling.

During the interval I met lots of old friends who I had not seen for some time in the bar. It was great to catch up after many years in some cases. It seemed like everyone I knew had turned out for this performance. Some of us reminisced about the concert in Backhouse Park 50 years ago! We had great seats, and I even recognised some of the songs: “Cruel To Be Kind”; “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding” and the closer “I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock ‘n’ Roll)”. A truly class act.

Halfway through the set, the band, Los Straitjackets, who looked bizarre and almost scary in their masks played a western movie theme tune (imagine bonanza/the big country and the shadows on acid). The encore was again quite bizarre “Venus” (yes, the hit for Shocking Blue, that’s the one), followed by another (less bizarre) well-known song “When I Write the Book” by the legendary Rockpile.

Many thanks to Jackie for the photographs and Chris for manipulating the site.

Setlist:(Something like) So It Goes; I Went to a Party; Without Love; Lately I’ve Let Things Slide; I Live on a Battlefield; Love Starvation; Tokyo Bay; Los Straitjackets Theme from The Magnificent Seven; Kawanga!; Aerostar; Driving Guitars (Ventures Twist); High Wire Act; Trombone; House for Sale; Ragin’ Eyes; Somebody Cares for Me; Blue on Blue; Cruel to Be Kind; Half a Boy and Half a Man; (What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding; I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock ‘n’ Roll)

Encore: Venus; When I Write the Book.

28 Oct

Martin Turner The Cluny Newcastle 21 September 2024

Posted by vintagerock in Martin Turner, Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash, Wishbone Ash. Tagged: , , , , .

The Cluny was pretty full, but not as full as last year’s sold-out performance at the same venue, for this show by Martin Turner, founding member of Wishbone Ash. I must say that I don’t particularly like to swear allegiance to either version of Wishbone Ash. I enjoy seeing Wishbone Ash with Andy Powell; a band I have seen many times over the years and Andy is to be applauded for keeping the Wishbone Ash flag flying high. Martin, on the other hand, has put together a band of excellent musicians to recreate the original sound of Wishbone Ash as close to the albums as possible.

So, I am happy for both bands to coexist and to have the opportunity of experiencing two different views of Wishbone Ash. Andy has kept the band going and transformed them into a rockier, louder format. Martin, on the other hand, attempts to recreate the original sound.

This tour is billed as selections of songs from the Live Dates 2 album (1980) along with tracks from the original Live Dates album (1973). I am pretty sure that some of the Live Dates album was recorded at Newcastle City Hall, a concert which I attended. I remember well how they announced that they were recording the concert for a future live album.

There were microphones situated around the venue to record the sound from various vantage points. At the time we will very excited that we were going to be on a live album. Of course, I bought the album and still have a copy to this day. Sadly, I sold my record collection some years ago in foolishness. I have since rebuilt it all via car boot fairs, charity shops, vintage vinyl fairs and eBay.

Jan, my carer for the evening, and I were led through a little hatch into the auditorium which holds 300 people and was pretty full. At 8 PM sharp, Martin Turner and his band took the stage. We were immediately transported back to the 1970s and the classic Argos album with “The King Will Come” (one of my favourites), followed by some later Wishbone Ash favourites as featured on the Live Dates 2 album including several I recognised immediately: “Lady Jay”; “F.U.B.B” (Fu**ed up Beyond Belief); “Persephone” and “Way Of The World”.

After a short interval Martin was back, this time focusing upon older tracks as featured on the original Live Dates album. Now we were on the home stretch with songs that were true classics and favourites of mine. These included the wonderful “Time Was”; the equally excellent Laurie Wisefield song “Goodbye Baby, Hello Friend”; the Ted Turner song “Rock ‘n Roll Widow” written about a wishbone Ash concert in the USA during which someone shot his wife’s lover!.

The perennial favourite “Blowin’ Free” follows and finally closing the show, one song that continues to grow on me, (I started off thinking it was too self-indulgent, but now I absolutely love this one), it is, of course, “Phoenix”. Magnificent. “Phoenix rise, raise your head to the sky” (Wishbone Ash, 1970). According to guitarist Ted Turner in the band’s official biography Blowin’ Free, “It was just an elongated, structured jam, but our masterpiece”.

I must mention that, once again, I was very impressed by Martin who looked well and was dressed in incredibly bright and flashy gear as always! And of course, he was playing his usual Gibson Thunderbird bass, standing stage centre, clearly leading the proceedings, flanked on either side by two excellent guitarists who reproduced the twin guitar melodies of Wishbone Ash down to a T. Some great guitar duelling throughout the evening.

The encore was another favourite song “Living Proof” followed by the final song, as it always used to be, “Jail Bait” with its twisting, twirling discordant guitar, taking me back to seeing the original band at Sunderland Locarno. An excellent close to a wonderful concert reminding me just how great Wishbone Ash were, and continue to be through Martin and his band, and Andy Powell and his version of the Ash. At one point during the concert, a guy shouted up “why don’t you reunite with Andy Powell and reform the original Wishbone Ash?” Martin soon squashed the idea. Don’t think this will ever happen.

It was great to catch up with an old friend. I also treated myself to a signed copy of Martin’s book. Thanks to Jan for the photographs and Chris for manipulating the site.

Setlist:(something like this, derived from recent set lists and memory): Set 1: The King Will Come; Helpless; Lady Jay; F.U.B.B; Persephone; Lorelei; Runaway; Way Of The World (Part. I & II)

Set 2: (In All My Dreams) You Rescue Me; Time Was; Goodbye Baby, Hello Friend; Rock ‘n Roll Widow; Doctor; Blowin’ Free; Phoenix.

Encore: Living Proof; Jail Bait.

20 Oct

David Essex Newcastle City Hall 19 September 2024

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“Hey, did you rock ‘n’ roll?

Rock on

Ooh, my soul

Hey, did you boogie too, did ya?

Hey, shout, summertime blues

Jump up (up, down) and down in my blue suede shoes

Hey, did you rock ‘n’ roll?

Rock on” (David Essex, 1973)

I guess it’s not cool to admit a liking for David Essex on a blog named vintagerock, so this should probably rate as a guilty pleasure. For me, my journey with David Essex started in 1973 when I first heard “Rock On”. There was something strange, intriguing about the song which drew me in. It was moody, quirky and I was a fan from then.

I first went to see David Essex at Newcastle City Hall in 1976 along with one of my mates. I recall us feeling a bit awkward at the gig, as the place was packed with screaming girls, and we were definitely in the minority. We went to the early 6pm show and had seats up in the balcony. David had hit the charts several times by this time, including two number ones: “Hold Me Close”, and “I’m Going to Make You a Star”. I had also seen him in the movies That’ll Be The Day and Stardust, in which he gave two great performances. The concert was a fun experience, with lots of hits, a great atmosphere, and some great pop songs.

The following year David toured again and called at Sunderland Empire. This time I went along to the concert by myself, largely to see the support act the Alessi Brothers (or simply “Alessi”), a duo of American identical twins, who had a UK hit at the time with the single “Oh Lori”, and with which I was quite taken. I bought a cheap seat up in the gallery, at the top of the theatre, and made sure that I got in early to see Alessi. And pretty good they were too. David Essex was once again fun and ran through all his hits.

“Essex made his first record, titled “And the Tears Came Tumbling Down”, for the Fontana label in 1965. He then toured with a band called ‘David Essex and the Mood Indigo’ for two years and released a further seven singles in the 1960s.” (From Wikipedia). I recall how he talked about playing the nightclubs in Sunderland in the 1960s. Now that would have been something to see. The guy is a legend.

It was 28 years until I saw David Essex in concert again, on a Once in a Lifetime bill with the late, great David Cassidy at Newcastle Arena in 2005. I must admit, it was the presence of David Cassidy that drew Marie and I along to this gig. We’d both enjoyed seeing him at the City Hall a few years earlier, and quite fancied seeing him again. I bought tickets as soon as they went on sale, and we ended up with front row seats in the first block.

The rest of the bill was The Osmonds (minus Donnie and Marie) and Les McKeown fronting his version of the Bay City Rollers. The gig was good fun, with the two Davids putting on the best show in my view and getting the best crowd reactions. Roll on 19 years, I am back to where I started in 1976 at Newcastle City Hall seeing David Essex again, 48 years since I first saw him in concert at the same venue. Magical. Lots of memories come flooding back.

From David’s website: “Internationally renowned singer, composer and actor DAVID ESSEX OBE has today announced a massive 20 date UK tour for August and September 2024 culminating at the London Palladium.  This tour, his first since 2022, will see him perform much loved hits spanning over his entire repertoire.

David first shot to fame when he went to an audition for the London production of the musical Godspell and was chosen by enthusiastic US producers for the role of Jesus. He received major awards and some ecstatic reviews which saw him lead a cast at the Roundhouse and then at the West End for two years.” Just treated myself to an original programme from the West End run of the show featuring David Essex, Jeremy Irons, and others (see image).

“He has written, recorded, and produced albums that have sold millions of copies worldwide. He’s also had twenty-three Top 30 singles in Britain alone. These include the Grammy© nominated Rock On which not only topped the charts in Britain and the USA but sold over one million copies. Subsequent singles followed such as Lamplight, Hold Me Close and Gonna Make You A Star which made David a household name.”

I had forgotten just great a singer-songwriter he was and how many hits he had over the years. The performance was, as it always has been, impeccable with hit after hit. Each one bringing back so many memories. The guy is now 77 and still looks and sounds great. Particular favourites were “Lamplight”, “Oh What a Circus”, “A Winter’s Tale”, and, of course, where it all started “Rock On” which still is as strange, mystical, and moody as ever. David recalled how he wrote the song during the filming of That’ll Be the Day and had a wish to include it in the film. This didn’t happen, so he released the song as a single. The rest is history.

Back to the concert. Sure, his dancing may not be as hot as it was “back in the day” but the crowd loved it. Everyone was up on their feet dancing. For the encore we got “Hold Me Close”, and a version of the Kinks’ “You Really Got Me” (eh?). And then he was gone. Rock on David.

Many thanks to Jackie for the photographs and to Chris for manipulating the site.

Setlist: Beautiful Day: Lamplight; If I Could; Dangerous; Me and My Girl (Night‐Clubbing); Father and Son; Oh What a Circus; A Winter’s Tale; City Lights; Stardust; Imperial Wizard; Rock On; Here We All Are Together; Gonna Make You a Star; Silver Dream Machine.

Encore: Hold Me Close; You Really Got Me; It’s Gonna Be Alright; Missing You (Magic).

“And where do we go from here?

Which is a way that’s clear?

Still looking for that blue-jean baby-queen

Prettiest girl I’ve ever seen

See her shake on the movie screen

Jimmy Dean

(James Dean)” (David Essex, 1973)

30 Sep

Texas First Direct Arena Leeds 6 September 2024

Posted by vintagerock in KT Tunstall, Texas. Tagged: , , , , , .

So, off to Leeds again this time to see Texas. This was my second visit to Leeds Arena, the first having been to see Iron Maiden. The train times don’t work out so well for me and it means missing some of the concert to catch the last direct train home. We arrived in Leeds after boarding a direct train from Durham, with plenty of time to spare.

For this concert I was accompanied once again by Jackie and Elaine, the same carers who came to see Iron Maiden with me. I always take two carers to Leeds or York to make sure we all cope with the trains. I am, of course, well covered by passenger assistance service which provides a ramp on and off the train and into a wheelchair space. Perfect.

This time, instead of taking a taxi, we walked the short journey up from the station to the Arena. It was a nice warm evening, and I easily traversed the pavements from station to venue. Leeds Arena is a lovely purpose-built, and quite large venue. I was lucky enough to attend the opening night which, before my accident, featured Bruce Springsteen and was a fantastic evening. Once we arrived at the venue, we found our seats which gave us all a magnificent view (Elaine managed to find a seat on the wheelchair ramp beside Jackie and me).

I bought a drink, a music box for my daughter (see image) and a T-shirt. We were pleased to discover that the support act was none other than fellow Scottish singer KT Tunstall. I recognised some of the songs including “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” and, of course, the closing number “Suddenly I See”, her most well-known song. She also included great versions of “Sweet Dreams” by the Eurythmics and “Walk Like an Egyptian” by the bangles. A great warmup act for Texas.

KT Tunstall Setlist:(something like) I Am the Pilot; Dear Shadow; Other Side of the World / America; The River; Black Horse and the Cherry Tree / Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This); Hold On / Walk Like an Egyptian; Suddenly I See.

“Texas is a Scottish rock band from Glasgow, founded in 1986 by Johnny McElhone (formerly of the bands Altered Images and Hipsway [I didn’t know that!]), Ally McErlaine, and Sharleen Spiteri (on lead vocals). In 1989, the band, now also featuring Tony McGovern, Eddie Campbell, Michael Bannister, and Neil Payne, released their debut EP, Everyday Now. The band’s debut single, “I Don’t Want a Lover”, was released in January 1989.” (From Wikipedia).

The story continues on the Leeds Arena website information for the event: “Who are they? They are Texas, and they make hits. Following a triumphant, stand out performance on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury……. Known for their enthralling, high-energy shows, the…. band [will] play a set of classic hits from their recently released The Very Best Of 1989 – 2023.)”

“34 years since they recorded ‘I Don’t Want A Lover’, then watched, gobsmacked, as it reached Number Eight in the charts, Texas, one of the UK’s most loved bands, has gone on to produce ten studio albums, selling over 40 million records worldwide.” Myself, I have only seen Texas once before, in Hyde Park London, supporting Roger Waters as he performed Dark Side of the Moon in its entirety. On that occasion someone stupidly through a shoe at Sharleen Spiteri. She gave the guy a good mouthful and continued with the performance, which was excellent and strong support for Mr Waters.

Soon, Texas were on stage and, to our delight, started the set with a clutch of well-known hit songs including the aforementioned “I Don’t Want a Lover”, “Halo” and “summer son”. All of these were played with power and the emotional voice and tremendous stage presence of Sharleen. She stands stage centre and is clearly the focus. But this is a band that gels well together; and it really annoys me when people refer to Texas with phrases like “are you going to see her?” This show is by the band Texas, not just Sharleen, and I feel sure she would agree.

The graphics and screen effects which accompany the performance are magnificent and the size and shape of Leeds Arena allow the band to have a stage set up which covers 180° of the venue. Texas are superb and each song is catchy, rocky, and classic pop/rock. We manage to catch quite a bit of the show but, as I expected, we need to leave before the end of the performance. We are all sad that we have to leave in order to make our way back to the station. I once again race through the streets of the on the download stretch towards Leeds station.

We go straight to the platform where the friendly assistance guy soon arise with the ramp to get me onto the train back to Durham. Then it is a short journey, and our taxi is waiting for us, shortly after midnight, to take us home. My verdict about travelling to shows in Leeds remains that it is worth doing so for bands I really want to see as long as I am prepared to miss the last part of the concert. Such is life these days. I guess I can’t have everything.

Thanks to Elaine and Jackie for travelling to Leeds with me and taking the photographs. Jackie was so impressed by Texas that she decided to go to Glasgow to see them with family a week or so later, in order to experience the full performance, which she said was excellent. I was a little bit jealous. Thanks once again to Chris for manipulating the site.

Texas Setlist: I Knew These People; I Don’t Want a Lover; Halo; Everyday Now; The Conversation; Hi; In Our Lifetime; Tired of Being Alone; Keep on Talking; Summer Son; Insane; Let’s Work It Out; When We Are Together; Put Your Arms Around Me; Sleep; In Demand; Mr Haze; Black Eyed Boy; Say What You Want.

Encore: Inner Smile; Suspicious Minds.

25 Sep

Maxïmo Park The Fire Station Parade Ground Sunderland 31 August 2024

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I have seen Maximo Park several times in the past. Although I can’t claim to know many of their songs, I always enjoy their performance. They are entertaining, full of rocky energy and Paul Smith is the consummate front man, resplendent in bowler hat (or something similar) and leaping all over the stage.

It was great to see them again in my local venue The Fire Station, outside in the Parade Ground when I recently saw Inspiral Carpets. When I arrived, with Jan, The Fire Station had very kindly reserved a table for us with a splendid view of the stage. Thank you very much, lovely treatment from my favourite local venue.

The Fire Station announced the show: “We’re delighted to host indie rock icons Maxïmo Park for a very special show in The Parade Ground as part of The Fire Station’s Summer Parties season. Like their friends and neighbours, The Futureheads and Field Music, Mercury Prize-nominated Maxïmo Park craft smart, sharply catchy songs inspired by post-punk and new wave legends like The Jam, XTC, Wire, and The Smiths.”

“The band have released seven studio albums to date: A Certain Trigger (2005), Our Earthly Pleasures (2007), Quicken The Heart (2009), The National Health (2012), Too Much Information (2014), Risk to Exist (2017) and Nature Always Wins (2021). The first two albums went gold in the UK. The Northeast legends will be visiting Sunderland ahead of the release of their latest album ‘Stream of Life’, and we can’t wait to welcome them for this outdoor performance in The Parade Ground.”

Once again Maximo Park did not let me down. It was great seeing them outside on a lovely late summer evening. As referred to above, these local legends are massively popular in the north-east, coming originally from Newcastle. They soon recruited Paul Smith from Stockton on Tees as singer: “When he first joined, we didn’t know if he could [sing]; just that he was a lunatic jumping around in a suit, it felt like the last piece of the jigsaw”. (From Wikipedia). He has certainly done them proud and has become the focal point for their live performances.

Paul remains as always. Full of energy, singing a set of songs that were very familiar to the audience. Everyone was singing along and appeared to know every word! An impressive performance by a magnificent local band. I bought a signed album (pictured). Many thanks to Jan for the photographs and Chris for manipulating the site.

Setlist:  The Coast Is Always Changing; Girls Who Play Guitars; The End Can Be as Good as the Start; All of Me; Leave This Island; Hips and Lips; Quiz Show Clue; Questing, Not Coasting; I Want You to Stay; The National Health; The Kids Are Sick Again; Going Missing; Risk to Exist; By the Monument; What Equals Love?; Favourite Song; Our Velocity.

Encore: Versions of You; Books From Boxes; Apply Some Pressure.

18 Sep

Taylor Swift & Paramore The Eras Tour Wembley Stadium 15 August 2024

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Or the day I became a Swifty.

So, Jan, Jackie, Laura, and I travelled to Wembley to experience Taylor Swift mania. Firstly, getting tickets was tricky to say the least. As a wheelchair user I telephoned the Wembley access line and requested a wheelchair ticket plus my companion ticket. That was fine. Part of the job done. The next part of the job was a little more complex. I hadn’t received a code in the ballot to buy tickets, and I required at least one additional ticket for a second carer to accompany me to London. Without a code I was unable to do so. The next possibility was to buy hospitality tickets. I tried to do so but was told that they were all sold, and I was therefore placed on a waiting list.

The saga continues. I was unsure what else I could do at this stage so I simply waited to see if anything would transpire. A couple of weeks later I received an email to inform me that some hospitality tickets had been released. I immediately clicked on the link given to me and was lucky enough to purchase two places in silver hospitality (after all, I should buy two as I could not let a carer be in hospitality on their own, could I?). This meant that I had spent quite a lot of money for the event but at least we were all in! Winner! So, to recap I was in standard, but top price, seats along with my carer, who ended up being Jan on the day. That meant that Jackie and Laura had the joys of silver hospitality! Lots of fun for all.

Come the day, we travelled down to London by train. A bacon roll and a small bottle of red wine made my journey very enjoyable. We were soon in King’s Cross and Passenger Assistance were there as usual, with a ramp to help me disembark the train. A taxi took us all to our hotel for a short rest and then another taxi ride took us to Wembley Stadium. A short walk from the taxi down Wembley Way and we had reached our destination. Jan and I made our way to our seats (which had a very good view of the stage by the way), and Jackie and Laura went to the Bobby Moore suite for their swanky silver hospitality which gave them great seats and a free drink and one free meal. Jan and I were a little jealous! But hey, we were all in, to see Taylor Swift on her Eras Tour, the hottest ticket in town!

From Wikipedia: “The Eras Tour is the ongoing sixth concert tour by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It commenced on March 17, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona and is set to conclude on December 8, 2024, in Vancouver, consisting of 149 shows that span five continents. It is the highest-grossing tour in history, becoming the first tour ever to surpass $1 billion in revenue, and has had a cultural and economic impact across the globe.

Swift announced the Eras Tour in November 2022, following the release of her tenth studio album Midnights (2022), as her second all-stadium tour after the 2018 Reputation Stadium Tour. Running over 3.5 hours, the set list of the Eras Tour consists of over 40 songs grouped into 10 distinct acts that portray all of Swift’s studio albums conceptually; the show was revamped in May 2024 to incorporate her then-new eleventh studio album, The Tortured Poets Department (2024).

The tour received praise from critics, who emphasized the concept, production, aesthetics, and immersive ambience, as Well as Swift’s vocals, stage presence, and versatile showmanship. It recorded unprecedented public demand, ticket sales and attendances, bolstering economies, businesses, and tourism worldwide, dominating social media and news cycles, and garnering tributes and accolades from governments and organizations.”

We arrived just in time to catch some of Paramore’s set. Paramore are an “American rock band formed in Tennessee, in 2004. Since 2017, the band’s lineup includes lead vocalist Hayley Williams, lead guitarist Taylor York, and drummer Zac Farro. Williams and Farro are founding members of the group, while York, a high school friend of the original lineup, joined in 2007. Williams is the only member to appear on all six of Paramore’s studio albums.” (From Wikipedia). I wasn’t familiar with Paramore’s music, but they were quite pleasant, rocky and Hayley Williams is a dynamic lead singer who delivers excellent strong vocals and owns the stage. A great start to the evening.

Paramore Setlist: Hard Times; Burning Down the House; Still into You; Forgiveness; Caught in the Middle; The Only Exception; Misery Business; Ain’t It Fun; This Is Why.

After a short break, during which I replenished myself with a tray of chips and a drink, it was time for the main act to take to the stage. To be perfectly honest, I didn’t know what to expect. I had come along largely because of the hype surrounding the tour and on Laura’s recommendation. Laura is a big Taylor Swift fan and knows all of her repertoire. I, to my shame, did not know any Taylor Swift songs at all! To say I was pleasantly surprised is a massive understatement. This was one of the best performances and concerts I have ever witnessed in my life. From the moment she took to the stage, Taylor Swift was magnificent, and the crowd reaction was unlike anything I have ever seen before in my life.

The introductory music was a favourite song of mine: “You Don’t Own Me” by Lesley Gore of “It’s My Party” fame. This was accompanied by a massive clock above the stage which counted us down until the big moment arrived and Taylor Swift appeared. The screams were deafening as she took to the stage and after every song throughout the set, which was over three hours long. I was whisked away on a journey through Taylor’s music. The set followed the eras of Swift’s career (see setlist below), and every song was catchy, magnificent pop music. In my mind I saw glimpses of country music, rock, and pop.

Her performance reminded me in some ways of Bruce Springsteen; in the way in which she interacted with the audience, the authenticity of her performance, and the length of the concert. Sure, the tickets may have been expensive, but they were worth every penny. We certainly got our monies worth. I also saw glimpses of the legendary Jackie DeShannon, which may be crazy, but go to YouTube and watch her performances of “When You Walk in the Room” and “Needles and Pins”, both of which were written by her and made famous in the UK by The Searchers. You may see what I mean; perhaps not. My mind works in strange ways.

Anyway, whatever the influences, Taylor Swift is her own person. Through my mind I thought of other great live performers I have seen over the years: Barbra Streisand, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, and others. This performance easily equalled or exceeded each of them. Yes, she really was that great. The whole stadium became part of the performance. Let me explain. When we entered the stadium, we were each given a wristband, which lit up during the show. Some magical technology controlled the wristbands, and the colours changed during the evening.

One block of the stadium might be red, the next blue and so one around the venue. This would then change. The colours would swirl around Wembley, magically matching the colours of the stage set. Sometimes they would all flash; we were all individually part of the show.

At one point towards the end of her concert Taylor Swift was joined by Ed Sheeran to extra-large cheers from the crowd. “Ed Sheeran made a surprise appearance on stage with the pair duetting on ‘Everything Has Changed’ – a song written by Swift and Sheeran together in 2013” (BBC News). All of which added to the excitement of the occasion.

So, as we returned to find a taxi down Wembley Way (which took us over one hour), I was now a convert. By 1 AM we were in the hotel. Next morning the four of us had some breakfast, and soon we were on our train which took us back north and homeward bound. Another bacon butty accompanied by my usual small miniature of red wine, helped me on my way. Soon we were back home, all of us were now converted Swiftys. A wonderful day was had by all.

Taylor Swift Setlist by Eras:

Lover: Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince; Cruel Summer; The Man; You Need to Calm Down;

Lover.

Fearless: Fearless; You Belong with Me; Love Story.

Red: 22; We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together; I Knew You Were Trouble; All Too Well.

Speak Now: Enchanted.

Reputation: Ready for It?; Delicate; Don’t Blame Me; Look What You Made Me Do.

Folklore / Evermore: cardigan; betty; champagne problems; august; illicit affairs; my tears ricochet; Marjorie; willow.

1989: Style; Blank Space; Shake It Off; Wildest Dreams; Bad Blood.

THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT:

Female Rage; The Musical; But Daddy I Love Him / So High School; Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?; Down Bad; Fortnight; The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived; I Can Do It With correctly Broken Heart.

Surprise Songs: Everything Has Changed (with Ed Sheeran) / End Game / Thinking Out Loud; King of My Heart / The Alchemy.

Midnights: Lavender Haze; Anti‐Hero; Midnight Rain; Vigilante Shit; Bejeweled; Mastermind; Karma.

15 Sep

Kin Festival Thornley Hall Farm Durham 10 August 2024

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Northern Kin Festival has been running for several years now. From the website:  “created by a dedicated team of live music enthusiasts, determined to bring more live music to the North East, and a festival that truly represents this wonderful area, Northern Kin is perfect for lovers of Folk, Blues, Rock, Ska, Punk, Pop, Prog, Indie, Soul and much more, with an eclectic mix of the finest live music and a few musical surprises thrown in for good measure. There’ll be more than 40 bands and artists on 3 big stages, with lots of things to see and do, all in a beautiful rural setting, that is completely secure for all campers and a friendly atmosphere, for all ages.”

I attempted to go to the festival last year, but we arrived at the site only to be told that it was very muddy, and they advised us not to try and enter as they were having to tow cars out of the mud with tractors! The organisers kindly refunded our money. This year Kin Festival moved to a new site and one of my favourite bands of all time, Hawkwind were headlining Stage Two of the event. The Waterboys, another favourite band of mine were headlining Stage One so sadly I had to choose between the two bands. I decided to follow my long-time heroes Hawkwind and head for Stage Two.

The walk from the taxi drop off point to the festival tents was quite long and bumpy, but nonetheless Jan and I soon located the tent which housed Stage Two. We had timed our arrival to catch Hawkwind. Luckily for us we were soon up on the wheelchair platform and in time to see some of Cast’s set.

Cast were formed in Liverpool in 1992 by John Power (vocals, guitar) and Peter Wilkinson (bass) after Power left The La’s and Wilkinson’s former band Shack had split. Now I regret never having seen The La’s as I love their song “There She Goes” so to catch their descendant band Cast was a bonus. Indeed, Noel Gallagher of Oasis once described watching Cast live as being like a “religious experience” (from Wikipedia). Cast sounded really good, with the obligatory Liverpool twang.

Anyway, after a short break, Hawkwind took to the stage. Now, Hawkwind were one of my favourite bands in the early 70s. I have seen them many times over the years from the days, before they hit the charts with “Silver Machine”, and Stacia danced naked with them on stage. Recent Hawkwind publicity material guides us through their complex history: “One of England’s most enduring hard rock bands, Hawkwind were formed in London during the late ’60s, just as art rock was coming into its own. Though lesser known than contemporaries like Pink Floyd, the band is widely hailed as one of space rock’s early pioneers, thanks to seminal albums like 1973’s live opus Space Ritual.

Their potent mix of psychedelia, prog, straight-ahead hard rock, and lyrics steeped in science fiction — particularly the themes and imagery of author Michael Moorcock, who also became a member at various points — and drug effects helped define Hawkwind and separate them from the competition. The group’s history has been marked by a series of confusing lineup changes, as members began an almost revolving-door relationship with the band virtually from the outset. Throughout their many decades and incarnations, founding guitarist Dave Brock has remained Hawkwind’s chief steward, while notable players like Lemmy and Ginger Baker have also enjoyed stints with the band.”

As you will have gathered from the above, the line-up has changed many, many times over the years, the one constant being bandleader Dave Brock. Well, Captain Brock led his family through a selection of Hawkwind tracks old and new including favourites:  “Spirit of the Age”, “Spirit of the Age” and “Silver Machine”. This was a very different Hawkwind to the one I witnessed only a few months earlier at Newcastle City Hall. On that occasion Dave Brock took a backseat in some of the songs and was not present for the encore (I believe it was said that he was backstage having a cup of tea). They also did not perform “Silver Machine” that night, so I was delighted to see it return to the set this time. Also, Dave Brock was very much up front leading the band through a classic Hawkwind performance, like only they can deliver at a festival. The light show was outstanding, and the choice of songs was also excellent.

Getting back to our taxi was something of an adventure. The ground had obviously been muddy earlier in the weekend and Jan and I bounced our way over bumpy terrain and rocks which made the journey across the fields somewhat scary. We even had two strong guys holding each side of my wheelchair to make sure I didn’t topple over! Nonetheless, nothing could spoil a great event with another opportunity to see one of my all-time favourite bands. Roll on Kin 2025.

Many thanks to Jan for the photographs, for braving the bumpy ride across the site with me and Chris for manipulating the site.

Hawkwind Setlist: Arrival in Utopia; Frozen in Time; Lost Chances; Underwater City; Assault and Battery; The Golden Void; Levitation; Contemplation; Psi Power; Spirit of the Age; Silver Machine

11 Sep

Inspiral Carpets The  Fire Station Parade Ground 9 August 2024

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This was my first experience of witnessing Inspiral Carpets live. It was also my first experience of visiting The Fire Station Parade Ground which is a superb outdoor venue at the rear of the main Fire Station building. Both the band and the venue exceeded my expectations. It was a great night with a band I have been meaning to see for some time.

The Fire Station website: “After a successful sell out 19-date run with fellow Madchester icons Happy Mondays, Inspiral Carpets are delighted to announce further live shows in 2024 including The Fire Station’s Parade Ground. These shows will be “a celebration of the music we created, which has brought so much joy to people over the last 35 years,” the band say. A vital component of the infamous ‘Madchester’ movement, Inspiral Carpets formed in Oldham in 1980.

Known for hit singles such as ‘This Is How It Feels’, ‘Saturn 5’ and ‘She Comes in the Fall’, they remain much-loved not only in Manchester but across the UK. These shows follow an eight-year break since Inspiral Carpets last took to the stage in 2015 following the tragic loss of their close friend and drummer, Craig Gill. A year later, they went on an indefinite hiatus.”

“Craig’s death had a profound effect on many people. The outpouring of love from around the world at the time gave some comfort to his family and friends as we all tried to come to terms with what had happened.”

On the reformation, the band are keen to emphasise the celebratory nature of the forthcoming live shows, giving fans a chance to sing along to their favourite hits and commemorate the life of Craig. “We know this will be an emotional journey for a lot of people, not least Craig’s family. We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate some of the music we created, and which has brought so much joy to people over the last 35 years.”

“We have never played in Sunderland before, so we are massively looking forward to the show. See you down the front.” – Stephen Holt. “We gigged all last year and after a successful run with our friends Happy Mondays, we’re back on the road. It will be fantastic to play for the people of Sunderland. We can’t wait.” – Clint Boon.

Jackie and I ventured out on a cool evening to see a very cool band (pun intended) at an increasingly becoming very cool venue and the place to go for music in Sunderland. The Parade Ground was full when we arrived. We had missed support band Voodoo Radio (unintentionally, I must emphasise) who are led by a crazy lady drummer and her father on guitar. Chris and I saw them a few weeks ago at Stockton Georgian Theatre and really enjoyed them. They were supporting The Wedding Present, and I reported on them in that blog entry.

We arrived just as Inspiral Carpets took to the stage. I was pleasantly surprised by their performance. The singer Stephen Holt is a great front man with strong vocals, cool hair, and very cool mod/psychedelic clothes. The lineup has changed many times over the years and the current touring band is Graham Lambert lead guitarist (1980–1995, 2003–2016, 2022–present), Stephen Holt vocalist (1983–1989, 2011–2016, 2022–present), Clint Boon on keyboards and backing vocals (1987–1995, 2003–2016, 2022–present), Kev Clark drummer (2022–present) and Oscar Boon bassist (2023–present).

They are all very dapper in their mod/psychedelic clothing and their music is a mixture of 60s/80s poppy tunes led by swirling Farfisa organ and strong, loud vocals. Magic. “Cool as f**k. The return of the Madchester legends. Currently touring UK & Europe.” proclaims their website. And it ain’t far wrong. I don’t know any of the songs but in a strange way they all sound familiar. The set list below is drawn from recent shows.

I am not sure if the encore really did include “96 Tears” by ? and the Mysterians but that song almost sums up the sound of the band: organ – led, punkish vocals and early psychedelia. It doesn’t get much better for a cool (in both senses of the word) evening of music in the open-air.

Many thanks to Jackie for the photographs and Chris for navigating the site. Bring back the 1960s, mod, psychedelia, and rave culture.

Setlist (something like): Generations; Weakness; Butterfly; Move; She Comes in the Fall; Directing Traffik; Two Worlds Collide; How It Should Be; Let You Down; Find Out Why; Uniform; Sackville; This Is How It Feels; Keep the Circle Around; I Want You; Commercial Rain; Dragging Me Down. Encore: Joe; 96 Tears; Saturn 5.

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