Gigs 2025

[Slim]

The Smooth Rock Show, Floral Pavilion (New Brighton), May 9, 2025

More Yacht Rock! It's coming back.

[Matt2112]

Sat 1st Feb
MICK MILLER, Bradford Tapestry ***
Sat 10th May
STEWART LEE, Leeds Playhouse ****
Fri 6th Jun
JAMES, Halifax Piece Hall (Sold on Twickets)
Sat 7th Jun
JAMES, Halifax Piece Hall
Thu 26th Jun
RICKY GERVAIS, Leeds First Direct Arena
Mon 7th Jul
SIMPLE MINDS, Halifax Piece Hall
Thu 10th Jul
JOHN HEGLEY, Shipley Hullaballoo
Fri 11th Jul
THE HUMAN LEAGUE, Halifax Piece Hall
Fri 1st Aug
SQUEEZE, Halifax Piece Hall
Sat 2nd Aug
THE SAW DOCTORS, Halifax Piece Hall
Thu 7th Aug
EXTREME / TERRORVISION, Halifax Piece Hall
Fri 8th Aug
The Libertines, Halifax Piece Hall #
Fri 29th Aug
NILE RODGERS & CHIC, Halifax Piece Hall

# Chaperone duty - got out of it!

[Nickslikk2112]

Out to see Hawkwind last night. Can't believe I've only seen them nine times. I was talking to a bloke last night who's been seeing them since 1975 and I'm sure I recalled more than nine. Setlist.fm says otherwise, it must be right as I'm an inveterate ticket keeper.

Anyway, last night was as good, if not better as any Hawkwind show I've seen, an old mate of mine who was there last night and is also a veteran Hawkwind fellow traveller agreed. Can't believe Richard Chadwick has been thumping the tubs since 1988, he's the second longest serving Hawk, but then I do remember him with Black hair.

[Slim]

The UK's premier Duran Duran tribute band Duran, at the Castle Inn, Castle Donington on Saturday night. They were very good! We had a blast. I went because the keyboard player is one of my Second Life chums.

A disproportionate amount of middle-aged women were present; the air was thick with Impulse body spray and unresolved Simon Le Bon fantasies.

The Duran Duran tunes are often cleverer than you'd think - lots of creative chord inversions in the guitar parts.

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[David L]

Went to see BÖC at The Palladium Sunday night. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. I think the last time I saw them live was about 35 years ago! I'm pleased to say that they are still a great live act even if there are only two of the original members in the band (Eric Bloom and Buck Dharma). I believe the last (proper) studio record, The Symbol Remains, has rejuvenated them somewhat given the quality of the songs and the positive reviews. It seemed that only a few years ago they were destined to play only smaller clubs but they've created a  lot more interest of late and the show was a sellout.
Friends attended the Soft White Underbelly (IYKYK) gig the night before where they played a couple of my favourite tracks that didn't get played Sunday ( I Love the Night and Then Came the Last Days of May). That's always going to be an issue with a band that has so much top quality material.
I guess there is a slim chance of seeing them live again but given that Eric is now 80, time is running out. I'm so glad I decided to make the trek up to the Big Smoke for this, the only regret is not seeing both shows.
The band have sustained a career defined by great songwriting and consistent live performances wrapped in a truly enigmatic presentation. Easily in my top 5 favourite bands.

[Thenop]

First night of the Maiden tour and they are posting the setlist as it unfolds. I am not going to spoil it for anyone but I may reconsider buying tickets..Oh my!

[The Picnic Wasp]

First night of the Maiden tour and they are posting the setlist as it unfolds. I am not going to spoil it for anyone but I may reconsider buying tickets..Oh my!

Looked at ticket availability last night. One seat on resale but poor view, but I think I'll keep looking. Must look for the set list now. I'm intrigued.

[captainkurtz]

Yes...setlist is wow.

[Nick]

Never seen Maiden which seems a bit odd.

[Thenop]

Never seen Maiden which seems a bit odd.

It does, seen them countless times, they never disappoint.

[The Picnic Wasp]

Never seen Maiden which seems a bit odd.

Last saw them with Paul Di'Anno. Had a ticket for them a few years back but had to sell it last minute. Would definitely like to see Bruce.

[Nickslikk2112]

Never seen Maiden which seems a bit odd.

Seen them four times, once with DiAnno rest with Bruce. It's enough.
I'd go if they were playing clubs though.

[captainkurtz]

Never seen Maiden which seems a bit odd.

Seen them four times, once with DiAnno rest with Bruce. It's enough.
I'd go if they were playing clubs though.

Weirdly....i recently came across a mini documentary from the 1990 No Prayer tour taken from Newcastle City Hall...and I see myself front row centre in my Hold Your Fire T-shirt.  I only got the ticket on the day of the gig from the box office because I'd done in to get a ticket for Hall & Oates...weird seeing that 35 years later!

[pdw1]

Got my tickets for Metallica next year. 

[Nick]

Never seen Metallica either!!