Tickets for David Byrne and St Vincent at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall were acquired well in advance. I was then asked to attend a meeting in London on the same day. Will I/won't I go to the concert swithering but eventually decided to go for it.Luckily the meeting didn't go over time but it was still a mad rush for train/plane/bus to make it to Glasgow city centre. When I got to the RCH it was announced that the concert would start half an hour later than I expected so I even had time for an overpriced but leisurely pint at the bar!
Yep, I am indeed a grandad. Over the moon....slightly surprised the boy is called Jonah, but hey, a belter of a name for the grandchild of a man who arranges marine insurance..all well though, absolutely thrilled.
A_f_R........of course it exists.its also known as ....'early days'.......same difference.....
and to any of the producers who may eavesdrop in on this little cabal...........its truly shocking there was no place found for a song dedicated to a murdered black working class Londoner whose parents have been 'truly heroic' in their pursuit of justice.I'll bet if he'd been a fictional cowboy called H.Ero he'd have got a shout....but that maybe sums up BBC Scotland for you.
After he got out Billy got a job in a garage off the manor, met a nice shop assistant and settled down. Last I heard he was buying a twin pram. Shows all he needed was a chance.
OK, I'll offer a wee book review since I haven't been to the Hydro. I'm not desperate to go since I love grotty wee venues, but it all depends who comes that I know I won't get to see anywhere else.
The book's called The Train in the Night (A Story of Music and Loss) by Nick Coleman. Nick's a music journalist and from out of the blue he was struck down by Sudden neurosensory hearing loss - literally deafening tinnitus, vertigo, nausea, pain, the lot. And nothing to be done about it. The book explores his life in music, especially his teenage years, his attempts to adjust to a life of deafness, a life that seems at its lowest point to be not worth living and finally his finding some sort of way forward. A lot of the book is very entertaining despite the sadness.
Local band Holy Pistol Club supported Mott the other night. They sounded very promising. This one reminds me of something else - Jezabels' Endless Summer?
Bryan Burnett with two hours of artists you have pretended to like.
ReplyDeleteSounds ominous...
I think this is a non non theme.
DeleteCertainly a tough one for EZ!
DeleteUnless he strikes an unholy alliance with a Proclaimers' fan!!
Captain Beefheart
DeleteFrank Zappa
Devo
Tom Petty (;-)
DEVO!? So disappointed.
DeleteThat should have been:
DeleteDEVO (;-)
Wall of Voodoo (;-)
AND Wall of Voodoo??!! What goes on in Alloa we should be telt
DeleteJust for the purposes of getting these bands on honest.
DeleteYou had me worrying there for a minute.
DeleteWhat a tit! Didn't notice the new thread... today's shouts on the previous page.
ReplyDeleteThe FB could do with them Prof. Heading towards Human League proportions with this theme.
ReplyDeleteDearame. Wonder how this one got past the theme committee.
Busy on the phones tonight?
Deletehttp://images.smh.com.au/2010/05/30/1523307/socceroos-420x0.jpg
DeleteYou could be right Adam...
DeleteWhy not indeed Norrie! Has Paolo taken the bait yet?
ReplyDeleteNo he didnt. Must be busy setting the odds for longest distance travelled to a PRoclaimers gig...
Delete3 miles Jx
Delete23 posts on FB with an hour to go.
ReplyDeleteWe'll come on then! I can hardly wait! Was it as bad as you thought? (The show, I mean!)
ReplyDeleteWe need tae be telt!
I heard a wee bit. It didn't seem that bad then BB played Cliff!
DeleteJust over half the records played last night came from FB.
DeleteNot saying that means anything.....
Here Norrie, you must have a few long distance tales for this theme!
the morras is a belter but.............
ReplyDeleteahve a few crackers up ma sleeve.......yous wait.........
cheers frae the dale
C'mon the suspense is killing us...
DeleteWas that oor Henri getting announced as a grandad last night???
ReplyDeleteAdam been to lots of gigs but not so many abroad other than Broooce. A few in Vegas and New York. I'm looking forwrad to seeing Dales list.
ReplyDeleteYes indeed. My breath is truly bated.
DeleteI hope you're not still holding your breath...
DeleteTickets for David Byrne and St Vincent at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall were acquired well in advance. I was then asked to attend a meeting in London on the same day. Will I/won't I go to the concert swithering but eventually decided to go for it.Luckily the meeting didn't go over time but it was still a mad rush for train/plane/bus to make it to Glasgow city centre. When I got to the RCH it was announced that the concert would start half an hour later than I expected so I even had time for an overpriced but leisurely pint at the bar!
ReplyDeleteWell Kelvin Dale, I give up.
ReplyDeleteOn soundalikeys I remembered
Buddy Holly - Adam Faith - What do you want?
Who of Les Gray, Alvin and Cliff sounded most like Elvis?
Yep, I am indeed a grandad. Over the moon....slightly surprised the boy is called Jonah, but hey, a belter of a name for the grandchild of a man who arranges marine insurance..all well though, absolutely thrilled.
ReplyDeleteregardez youse
henri
Congratulations sir!
DeleteWhen grandparents enter the door, discipline flies out the window.
DeleteCongratulations to all.
Great Henri!
DeleteJonah Hannah is a moothfae. (No apparent (h)anagrams though)
Two blog grandads this year. Watch yersel DC!
Congratulations, Henri!
DeleteWhat a joy it is to feel so young among all you old grandads.
Oi! watch it. I'm not a grandparent yet.
Deletegreat news H_H............congratulations.
Deletecheers frae the dale (ma list wiz oan f/b...nae luck , surprise)
Good news, Henri. Lots of fun with less of the accompanying worry.
DeleteI saw Norrie at the Mott The Hoople gig singing along to All The Young Dudes in the front row of the balcony.
I'm not a grandad either!
DeleteWelcome back Glen.
How was the trip Glen?
DeleteYou sure did Glen! Why did you not say hello.
DeleteOnce bitten, twice shy, Norrie.
DeleteGood point....
DeleteI tried to meet you but your entourage wouldn't let me through. I said I knew you but apparently they all say that.
DeleteCambridge was buzzing with talk of a recent visit by a Scotsman from South America.
Dear Oh that's not nice... poor Glen.
DeleteIn our part o the world, you are a "Dey", Henri. Congratulations to you and your family!
DeleteI'm no ready tae be a Dey in 2013 Adam. Time for that, but no this year!
DC
Who are you on FB then Mr Dale??
ReplyDeleteYou're no that Suzanne Gillies are ye?
Yes
Deletecheers frae applecross
May I add my congratlations to Henri.
ReplyDeleteGlen, while you were away the Upstart from Alloa has stolen your prediction crown.
ReplyDeleteKelvin in the Dale - Does this "paulmccartney/cash.............'new ways'." exist? Send me a link.
http://m.rollingstone.com/music/news/paul-mccartney-asks-russian-president-to-free-greenpeace-protesters-20131114
DeleteA_f_R........of course it exists.its also known as ....'early days'.......same difference.....
Deleteand to any of the producers who may eavesdrop in on this little cabal...........its truly shocking there was no place found for a song dedicated to a murdered black working class Londoner whose parents have been 'truly heroic' in their pursuit of justice.I'll bet if he'd been a fictional cowboy called H.Ero he'd have got a shout....but that maybe sums up BBC Scotland for you.
cheers frae the dale
Thanks Adam!
DeleteLosing my prediction crown? - I didn't see that coming.
DeleteThey used to laugh when I said I was going to be a comedian.
DeleteThey're not laughing now.
Man walks into a bar - ouch!
DeleteWalk into an antiques shop and shout... "What’s new?"
DeleteAfter he got out Billy got a job in a garage off the manor, met a nice shop assistant and settled down. Last I heard he was buying a twin pram. Shows all he needed was a chance.
DeleteEvening all.
Just had a shout... did Andy Kaufman fake his death?
DeleteF.F.S. I can't stand how quiet we're becoming.. here's a starter "what's the consensus on the Hydro"? Good, bad, indifferent?
ReplyDeleteIt's just an idea feel free to suggest a better discussion topic.
The sound was excellent but basically it's a bg concrete box. You obviously have to choose your seats carefully to get a decent view of the stage too.
DeleteI'm gonnae get standing the next time to see if I can see anything ;-0
DeleteAnybody going to the Impact Wrestling?
The Hydro?
DeleteCrieff or Peebles?
Always Crieff
Deleteor seamill
DeleteHaven't been yet but thought the design was to enhance the viewing as well as the listening experience. Gong to Aussie Floyd and the eagles.
DeleteGong? you'll meet Thing-Fish then. Glad to hear they''ve made the big time. Someone gonnae tell BB?
DeleteSorry y'all it's just "troll" withdrawal symptoms
ReplyDeleteC.I.N. "Does BBC Programming influence you into giving"?
ReplyDeleteYes, giving up!
DeleteI know, what's on Beeb4?
DeleteOh f--k, Macca!
DeleteTypical Beeb & their special audience 8-(
DeleteChris Evans etc
OK, I'll offer a wee book review since I haven't been to the Hydro. I'm not desperate to go since I love grotty wee venues, but it all depends who comes that I know I won't get to see anywhere else.
ReplyDeleteThe book's called The Train in the Night (A Story of Music and Loss) by Nick Coleman. Nick's a music journalist and from out of the blue he was struck down by Sudden neurosensory hearing loss - literally deafening tinnitus, vertigo, nausea, pain, the lot. And nothing to be done about it. The book explores his life in music, especially his teenage years, his attempts to adjust to a life of deafness, a life that seems at its lowest point to be not worth living and finally his finding some sort of way forward. A lot of the book is very entertaining despite the sadness.
I commend it to the bloggers.
Anyone read Uncle Vic's book?
Anyone read this?
Train in the night looks interesting.
DeleteKey of Fife... nope!
I've had a similar experience but it was on the last Balloch train one Friday night.
George, does your overtime get marked Cu(NO3)2 on your payslip?
DeleteNo DC it doesn't and it's Community Liaison Officer to you.
DeleteBTW you're nicked!
A Community Liaison Officer, in The Kingdom, cleans lavvies
DeleteAnd I've been stolen?
No way.. you've made that up!
DeleteYou can go sleep at home tonight if you can get up and walk away
You accusing me of talkin sh ite?
DeleteWhere's mah walkin stick....
Dear Blog Meister, have you seen Pin Ups Radio Show on Spotify?
ReplyDeleteIs that oor Adam on off the ball
ReplyDeleteNah. Wisnae me.
DeleteWhat happened?
Local band Holy Pistol Club supported Mott the other night. They sounded very promising. This one reminds me of something else - Jezabels' Endless Summer?
ReplyDeleteWho supported Depeche Mode
DeleteChanged days - I can remember when Depeche Mode would have supported The Who.
DeleteThey were a substitute for another guy
DeleteHe sang in the wrong key
DeleteHe! We won't get fooled again!
DeleteAnyway...doctor theme again tomorrow. Jx
ReplyDeleteDr Feelgood?
DeleteDoctor? Doctor?....Please!!
DeleteChance of predo record break here.
Expect something from Public Enema and The Tubes
DeleteAnything by Lance Boyle and the Squirts
ReplyDeleteOften requested never played... Ivor Biggun – Send For Dr. Clap
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