I’ve waited 26 years to see the Wildhearts, they play often enough – the fault is all mine. Tonight at the Buckley Tivoli they made the wait worthwhile. Warm, funny, great musicians who rocked like triceratops-es* dipped in melody, they were perfect and I was front and centre, like the rock geek I am.
My ears are ringing still and I had a proper rockgasm during both ‘Diagnosis’, ‘Caffeine Bomb’ and ‘Greetings From Shitsville’, all the tracks from Renaissance Men worked superbly live.
I was quite proud of this shot. I may not wait until 2045 until I see them again.
970 Down (still).
*I’m about 40% sure that it the correct plural form of triceratops – I may have missed the day in school we learned that.
You were in the pit. Front and center is right. And rewarded with a good show.
It’s the only place to be. When I go see someone I want to be able to see the reds of their eyes.
CB likes to get his head right inside the biggest speaker in the place.
Nice Photo-es, Joe!
Magic! Those snaps are damn good… I’m assuming there were no Backyard Babies with them?
Nope, not until the new year. I’m doubly excited now – can’t afford the tickets until all this Xmas nonsense is over first.
I’ve only seen the Backyard Babies in a festival situation a long time ago, but they were very good.
Looks awesome! Was it mostly all early stuff and the new album? Any tracks you didnt know?
It was a truly great night. A good few ‘Earth Vs ‘ tracks, everything from the new LP sounded great and there were about 3 I didn’t have a clue about – a brilliant one with ‘Radio’ in the title I haven’t looked up yet which was possibly the best of the night.
I was as blown away by them as I hoped I’d be. Seriously tempted by Anvil next year.
Great. Cause there’s a few albums of theirs that I haven’t heard so was hoping it’d be mostly really old and really new stuff. Vanilla Radio maybe?
Yup that sounds about right. They’re such a tight band too, great drummer in particular.
I agree with Steve. Great photos man!
Cheers fella. Have you ever seen them?
I’m impressed. Great shots. I think they’re the greatest live band and the band I’ve seen the most. I’m so impressed with the Tivoli’s line up these last few weeks. I’m there to see The Temperance Movement next weekend and I’ve seen Massive Wagons advertising a show there this month. That’s 3 of my favourite British bands. If they had Idles and Frank Carter before new years eve I might just move to Wales. What a place
I caught The Temperance Movement a few years ago when they opened up for Monster Truck. Great live band and good people as well as they signed my CD’s and chatted.
I’m tempted, I’m tempted – Sunday nights drag a bit, so this could be the answer.
Hey Steve – thank you, I got to be front and centre for the first time in an age for this one. It was very emotional seeing them too. The new tracks are just immense live.
How come you’re up our way? Hemel Hempstead not enough for you these days, you have to encroach into other bloggers’ turf?!
Anvil and Faster Pussycat next year, are the ones I have my eye on. I am a bit tempted by the Temperance one myself too – may be ££ dependant though.
It’s an early Christmas present for Mrs ForTheDeaf. The Movement are her favourite band. We’re in the area for a couple of days. Anything we should see?
Are you staying anywhere near Chester? That’s always lovely this time of year. If you’re walking-y people go up Moel Fammau (hill not too far from Buckley, stunning views).
Or there’s the charms of big city Liverpool.
Moel Fammau sounds like our cup o’ meat. Thanks Man
Google Foel Fenlli too, you can do it from the same starting point and I prefer it – combine both for 1537 bonus points.
Great thanks for the tip
Both are iron age hill forts, which is my idea of a good time.
Nice man… an evening of loud rock right before your naked steaming eyes (as DLR would say!)
It was loud and great, quite emotional seeing someone I’d wanted to see for so long too.
Anvil and Faster Pussycat (separate nights, sadly) are coming to the same venue next year – only 8 miles from my house – be rude not to go.
Live music! Live, good music! Live, long-awaited good music! Happy for you, Sir.
Hello there! It was a gas gas gas. Really fun to be front and centre for it too, adding my tuneless bellowing to the night’s entertainment.
Next year Anvil, D*A*D and Faster Pussycat are all playing the same venue – separate nights sadly.