Great Gigs

[RosieH]

Do we include comedy in here, or in the theatre thread? should i be starting a new one?

anyway, just got back from seeing David O'Doherty on his first night in a run at the Soho Theatre - very funny, slightly shambolic Irish charm and wit. Go and see him, he's super

[SeanMacGabhann]

He is good isnt he rosie? Saw him in a policemans social club in edinburgh. . Great stuff

[giggirl]

Today, I'm bigging up Florence and the Machine 'cos she's a local girl (Camberwell) and I think she might make good. She's playing the Bloomsbury Ballroom in May and you can buy your tickets now from Stargreen.

http://www.stargreen.com/find?Q=florence+and+the+machine

This is lovely

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=s0ZPTFfpO40

[TillieTrotter]

Florence is a friend of my daugher, they're very good.:)

[jaybee82]

Florence Welch went to Alleyn's so I'm told. May drag a few mates along myself.

[TillieTrotter]

She certainly did.

[Sue]

Hey, Alasdair Roberts at the Goose on Friday will be f-ing brilliant.

Almost sold out though, hurrah :)

:)-D

[giggirl]

Today I'm plugging the Royal Festival Hall's Ether Festival 2009. This is one of those little jewels that can pass you by if you're not on the ball. Here's the link:

http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/festivals-series/ether

"Ether is a festival of art and technology that places a strong emphasis on cutting-edge collaborations and visual culture. Past festivals have featured Kraftwerk, Jonny Greenwood, Jim O'Rourke, Dizzee Rascal, Matmos, Squarepusher, Goldfrapp, Terry Riley, Pere Ubu & the Brothers Quay, Morton Subotnick, Harmonia, Radiosoulwax and the Warp Works series , in which the London Sinfonietta collaborated with artists from Shefflied's legendary Warp Records to explore the connections between contemporary classical music and modern electronica."

[Jah Lush]

Sounds great. Would like to see Peaches but no information yet as to who she may be collaborating with.

[HonaloochieB]

jaybee82 Wrote:

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> Florence Welch went to Alleyn's so I'm told. May

> drag a few mates along myself.

And Camberwell Art School.

[giggirl]

giggirl Wrote:

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> Today, I'm bigging up Florence and the Machine

> 'cos she's a local girl (Camberwell) and I think

> she might make good. She's playing the Bloomsbury

> Ballroom in May and you can buy your tickets now

> from Stargreen.

>

> http://www.stargreen.com/find?Q=florence+and+the+m

> achine

>

> This is lovely

>

> http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=s0ZPTFfpO40

The lovely Florence has now sold out completely at Stargreen, which I guess is good news for Florence. She won an award last night so trade has been brisk. Still tickets at Seetickets and Ticketmaster though:

http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/artist/961001/?search_redirect=florence&tm_link=tm_header_search

https://www.seetickets.com/see/event.asp?e|artist=FLORENCE+AND+THE+MACHINE&resultsperpage=20&filler1=see&filler2=top40

[EDOldie]

Bl@@dy hippies. Did Marc Bolan go to Alleyn's or is that one of those urban myths?

[giggirl]

The fabulous Polly Harvey is playing Shepherds Bush Empire in April. Go.

http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_london&query=detail&event=308150

I really recommend LEVEL ONE, not standing downstairs unless you're very tall, and I'm not. You get a better view.

Go Polly...

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=jkU5-PJY6B8

[Townleygreen]

EDOldie Wrote:

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> Bl@@dy hippies. Did Marc Bolan go to Alleyn's or

> is that one of those urban myths?

Yes it is. I checked and think he went to a school in Hackney!

[EDOldie]

You can't beleive anything anyone says anymore!!

[giggirl]

Florence is a very busy girl. She's supporting Antony and the Johnsons at the Teenage Cancer gig. I cannot big Antony up enough - he is divine. I would post a YouTube link but I'm at work and it's a banned site. Anyway, the last time Antony played a Teenage Cancer gig HE was the support act (Goldfrap). Tickets on sale on Friday.

http://concertsfortct.com/

[SeanMacGabhann]

giggirl

do what I do and google "youtube bandname songname" and post the link from the result

there is a slight chance you will end up with a wrong video but usually it's all tickety boo

[Jah Lush]

Here you go Giggirl. How can you not like this?

Anthony & The Johnsons - Bird Girl

[Tony.London Suburbs]

If you like Rock, I bet you wish that had attended this Gig that I have just seen on You Tube:

"Rory Gallagher - Bullfrog Blues"......5 minutes of a Masterclass in how to please and engage your audience from one of the Guitar Greats!

Rory Gallagher-Man Of The People. R.I.P.

[indiepanda]

I went to see Keane at the O2 last night. I am sure it's not meant to be "cool" to like them, but I really enjoyed it anyway :-).

Realized it was the first time in about 18 years I've been to an arena gig rather than a smaller venue, atmosphere was better than I expected, though I wouldn't much have fancied being in a seated part of the arena, couldn't believe how many people stayed sitting down for most of the gig!

[giggirl]

Michael Jackson. I don't get him and I've never been a fan. He's doing a residency at the O2 (like Prince did) and demand is expected to be huge. Personally I'm incredulous. Am I on my own here?

[Mikecg]

Although he is a weirdo of very high proportions, you cannot doubt his back catalogue and record sales are where a performers stats are tallied.

[giggirl]

Would you pay hard cash to see him though MikeCG?

[mightyroar]

I'd love to see him do a greatest hits set. I dont know about the cash though.

I did see the cure at the o2 last week.

That was really very good indeed.

[Mikecg]

No I personally wouldn't but I reckon people will, because he has made some fantastic records over the years.