Pixies: to go or not to go?

[titch juicy]

the sound in there is great if you're stood in the right place, move 3 yards to the left and it's awful.

I saw patti smith, sonic youth and willie colon there before i found my right spot- just in time for fleet foxes thank you giggirl :)-D

[giggirl]

Oh dear Lord sorry Titch - did I send you to Fleet Foxes? I didn't recognise your name and I'd completely forgotten - sorry.

I was just meaning that I love the Roundhouse and I always feel very safe there - unlike Brixton which I honestly think is an accident waiting to happen.

[titch juicy]

i like the roundhouse, i wish i'd experienced it in it's original incarnation- but it's still a good venue.

However, i'd place hard earned sterling on there being a crush on the exit stairs there, before any accidents at brixton academy.

[Jeremy]

There isn't really any venue of comparable size to Brixton though, is there? It must be double the size of the Forum, Shepherds Bush Empire, or Astoria (and that doesn't even exist any more).

[giggirl]

Hammersmith with downstairs standing?

[Jeremy]

True.

[titch juicy]

...and the roundhouse holds over 3000 (comparable to standing at brixton)

but yeah, i see your point.

The only time i can ever remember thinking the sound at brixton was awful, was for the beastie boys last year, and that was only the sound sourced from the dj's decks, the live instruments sounded good.

A good measure for me was seeing arcade fire at brixton and the sound being excellent. But after seeing them at ally pally it was never much of a contest!

[Keef]

I was going to say Hammersmith. I've heard the very very worst sound at that venue (Ocean colour scene), but have also heard some good sounds. At Brixton, I've heard some absolutely awful sounds (Pogues the first time I saw them, although they sounded great the following year, Placebo, although that is probably because they're shit).

Thought the Pixies sound was pretty good though to be fair. My main gripe with Brixton is simply that they seem to be selling more standing tickets than ever, and it doesn't actually feel entirely safe, let alone comfortable. Only a few years ago, you could go to a sold out gig, and move quite easily through the crowd.

Big respect to the fact they allow you out to smoke though! That is an amazing plus point, as I've been gagging for a smoke at the last few gigs I've been to!

[Jah Lush]

I've generally found the sound at Brixton to be pretty poor. Some gigs have been good - Primal Scream, Spiritualized and Hole spring to mind. But the worse beyond any doubt was The Smashing Pumpkins back in '93. Bloody awful.

Only been to the revamped Roundhouse a couple of times since it's been done up and the sound quality is so much better. Going to see Echo & The Bunnymen there on Thursday.

[giggirl]

The Roundhouse should be in south east London - it's not fair! Brilliant place - I can't fault it. And - almost unheard of for music venues - they employ nice people who are actually polite to the punters!

[Asset]

and us old folks can sit down upstairs

[giggirl]

And here we go again:

http://www.lalapixiesloveyou.com/

[kpc]

Go! Going!(ta for link)

[giggirl]

I've booked standing for the Friday. Come on ED let's go!

[Keef]

You succeeded gg, as I've listened to quite a bit since last time, and may get tickets for this...

[titch juicy]

Got Friday standing

[giggirl]

Well done Keef - so glad.

Guys this is a gift horse - no booking fees and no postage. This is the Pixies selling direct to fans as cheaply as possible and if Ticketbastard get their hands on these gigs you'll pay a lot more than ?30 a head. Friday standing has now sold out and the rest will quickly follow. Not many people know about the gigs yet. Yes there may be extra dates but don't hang about. Even if there are extras they'll sell quickly. Don't wait.

Px

[Brendan]

Fuck me I nearly missed this!

Got Thursday tickets. Friday was sold out.

[Beagle]

Giggirl, thanks a million for the tip.

Have tickets, have a seat, have big maternity knickers to throw at Frank Black, nothing more required.

[Brendan]

You mean Mr Potato Head surely.

[mockney piers]

and Kim Deal == Valerie Singleton

[kpc]

You tell me that after I've bought my ticket.

[giggirl]

Has anyone else had the Pixies email asking what songs they should play at the Troxy gigs? Bless. How lovely. What to reply?

[kpc]

Yep, nice to be able to submit your own playlist. Could just say everything. Or even covers of songs that you can't imagine the Pixies doing.

[Brendan]

Yep, just got it this morning. It?s got me all of a flutter. I feel like a kid in sweet shop.

Can I have, Anna Alison Head On Planet of Sound Oh My Golly Gouge Away Monkey Gone to Heaven Wave of Mutilation (both versions) Here comes your man Velouria Dig for Fire Subbacultcha U-Mass

Ermm, erm, erm

All the rest as well please.