Tag Archives: Gig

Editors at Colston Hall

Posted on October 21, 2009 by haymoncollins

Having looked forward for some time to see Airship as the first support for Editors it was more than a little irritating to find that the doors open time was clearly a figment of someone’s imagination and we toddled into … Continue reading →

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Madness – Gatcombe Park

Posted on June 27, 2009 by haymoncollins

The last (and only other) time I saw Madness was at college in France in ooh err… about 1980 or something. Needless to say the French didn’t get them at al so it was like a show to the gaggle … Continue reading →

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Fleet Foxes – Wolverhampton

Posted on June 26, 2009 by haymoncollins

This was the second time of seeing the Foxes on what feels like their never ending touring of their eponymous album. First off in Bristol and this time in Wolverhampton. The main differences being that in Bristol all I could … Continue reading →

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Scott Matthews in Wolverhampton

Posted on June 7, 2009 by haymoncollins

Scott Matthews debut album made a big impression on me when it was first released, being on heavy rotation during a French holiday. I missed a couple of chances to see him and regretted not making more of an effort. … Continue reading →

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Idlewild at Dingwalls

Posted on May 24, 2009 by haymoncollins

There is still something profoundly exciting about lining up for a gig, appropriating your selected spot and waiting in anticipation with a few hundred others for your chosen band. This time we had to trek up to Camden Lock and … Continue reading →

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Andrew Bird at The Thekla

Posted on May 11, 2009 by haymoncollins

Noble Beast has been the default album of choice these last few months, rapidly working its way into the old psyche so that frequently one its songs will be rattling around my heading in the morning. The prospect of seeing … Continue reading →

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Elbow in Bristol

Posted on March 16, 2009 by haymoncollins

Bit slow off the mark on this post, but last Tuesday saw us at the Colston Hall again seeing friends Elbow for the third time in 12 months. By this time of course The Seldom Seen Kid is now the … Continue reading →

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Drever, McCusker and Woomble at the Union Chapel

Posted on February 15, 2009 by haymoncollins

Before the Ruin was one of my absolute favourite albums of last year and so the chance to see Kris Drever, John McCusker and Roddy Woomble perform it was irresistible. This was my first time at the Union Chapel on … Continue reading →

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Vacilando Territory Blues – J Tillman

Posted on January 29, 2009 by haymoncollins

Whilst I am in an introspective and reflective mood, it seems like an ideal time to mention Vacilando Territory Blues by J Tillman. Mr Tillman does the drum thing for the Fleet Foxes but also has a (short) track record … Continue reading →

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James Yorkston at the Louisianna

Posted on November 21, 2008 by haymoncollins

A venue of considerable if slightly shabby charm, The Louisianna was heaving ( I guess 100 people can just about ‘heave’) for the combined talents of the Pictish Trail, Rozi Plain and James Yorkston – all associated with the Fence … Continue reading →

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