Otacon said:Dont suppose anyone knows the real name? I don't think googling 'crappy hall reading' will get me far
One of my mates was there; I'll ask him next time I see him, he's bound to know.
Best UK Venue You've Attended (Live music)
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One of my mates was there; I'll ask him next time I see him, he's bound to know.
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Astoria
MK Bowl - last year's greenday gig was fantastic, so much atmosphere.
MK Bowl - last year's greenday gig was fantastic, so much atmosphere.
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Not sure. But the absolute worst is Leeds Uni Refectory. The last word of its name being the reason why if you're even halfway back the sound is just a jumbled mess.
Soldato
I always liked the Hammersmith Odeon, saw a lot of bands there and always had a very good time.
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I can't decide between The Astoria, or the Forum.
Location wise The Forum sucks - getting a tube back from Kentish Town is a pain at the end of a gig but the place does have a great atmosphere.
Location wise The Forum sucks - getting a tube back from Kentish Town is a pain at the end of a gig but the place does have a great atmosphere.
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City of Manchester Stadium I think. For Oasis. Could've just been the immenseness of the band though.
The best live act was at Roundhay park, but that was all built for the tour.
The best live act was at Roundhay park, but that was all built for the tour.
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I'd forgotten about the City of Manchester Stadium - I saw U2 there and it was awesome.
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Burbleflop said:
the forum- was it ever called the kentish town And Country club or am i getting muddled up with another venue ?
I'd struggle to answer this; as I saw one of my favourite gigs at Manchester Academy, whereas I don't think it's a particularly great venue. Manchester Apollo is generally very good, though I've rarely strayed outside of Manchester for live music. I saw Eric Clapton at the Sheffield Arena - which seemed very similar to the MEN arena, and have been to Liverpool and Nottingham once. Liverpool Academy was one of the worse venues I've been to, whereas Nottingham was quite nice.
Plus I've been to Leedsfest which is awesome but since it's outdoor the accoustics are never going to be that good; and the food/drink is extortionate. Still fun, but I wouldn't class it as a venue in the same vein as places like The Apollo/Arenas.
Plus I've been to Leedsfest which is awesome but since it's outdoor the accoustics are never going to be that good; and the food/drink is extortionate. Still fun, but I wouldn't class it as a venue in the same vein as places like The Apollo/Arenas.
Man of Honour
Actually, the Leeds T&C was ace when I went.
Wish I'd seen the Roses there.
Wish I'd seen the Roses there.
Man of Honour
Thats a given for anyone that wasn't there
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clapton is god said:
Yeah, it used to be called the Town and Country Club (
) iircOtacon said:
Would that be the Octagon by any chance? It's the only venue I've heard of in Reading
Edit: Just realised what I just said, and who I quoted, and no, no pun intended whatsoever. I'm being completely serious, lol
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clapton is god said:
Yep, you're right.
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Doohickey said:Yeah, it used to be called the Town and Country Club (
Would that be the Octagon by any chance? It's the only venue I've heard of in Reading
Edit: Just realised what I just said, and who I quoted, and no, no pun intended whatsoever. I'm being completely serious, lol
Otherwise know as the Hexagon I believe.
I'm yet to see a bad show at the Astoria, the sound isn't perfect but still probably my favourite venue. Oxford Zodiac and the Wedgewood Rooms in Portsmouth are also pretty good in my opinion.
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who did you see in the wedge?
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SidewinderINC said:
More bands than I can remember... most recently, Thursday. Saw Bush there too about 7 years ago, seem to remember that being pretty good.
