Upcoming Concerts

Well we survived the Marilyn Manson concert last night - I'd never been to the O2 Academy in Glasgow before and dicovered its a nightmare to find, and a nightmare to find a safe parking spot. Must admit, it's the first concert I've ever been to where the bible bashers were out in force with placards claiming Mr Manson was the Anti Christ etc etc . . . . :o

I must be getting old as the concert seemed really loud - was really good too though, and the venue was quite small which added to the excellent atmosphere :)

Next I've got Peter Pan (yes I know it's not a concert) on Fri night to look forward to. Never been to a panto but it should be fun :p
 
Sonea Fifer said:
Just booked tickets to see Mr Mark Knopfler again on May 21st at the SECC.

Going to be a fantastic concert :D
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Just back from this concert - what a fantastic night, quite a few of his new tunes from the "Get Lucky" album. "Speedway At Nazareth" was simply awesome :cool:


DAvE18 said:
Me and Sonea Fifer just back from mark knopfler was freakin awesome :D
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Just checked the dates Dave - you realise its almost two years to the day :eek:
 
Browsing the web late at night, having a few beers and thought I'd look at my nearest decent concert venue (Glasgow SECC) and see what was showing.

My bank balance is now a little lighter having just purchased two tickets to see James Blunt there on Feb 17th next year :D

// Edit - wait till the wife finds out who I'm dragging her to see now :p
 
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Had a fantastic night last night at the Armadillo (SECC Glasgow) where James Blunt put on a brilliant show to kick off a 13 month tour!

Also booking tickets to see Boyce Avenue again when they come back to Edinburgh in May.

Toying with the idea of buying Neil Diamond tickets too when he plays Hampden later this year, trouble is I've seen him twice now and the £75.00 they're asking for tickets seems a bit too steep for me :eek:
 
Off to see these guys again:

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This will be the third time we've seen them now :D
 
Ahleckz said:
The Chilli's in November at the SECC.
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Should be a good concert :)


Ahleckz said:
Considering getting tickets to Alison Krauss and Union Station but it's very expensive at £37.50
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We paid more than that to see *cough* Neil Diamond *cough* in Newcastle a few years back - I suppose you have to weigh up the pros and cons. We knew it would be highly unlikely we'd get too see him play in the UK again so we paid. I think you've also got to draw a line somewhere as well though - as much I wanted to see Eric Clapton play the SECC a few months back I refused to pay the asking price of £60.00+ for tickets! :eek:

Ahleckz said:
Sonea, Glasgow meet? ;)
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I'd love to, unfortunately my good lady and I will be in the land of the sheep (Wales not Aberdeen) the weekend you're holding the meet for a wedding. Wish you guys (and girls) all the best at the meet, have a good time and hopefully we'll make the next one :cool:
 
Ahleckz said:
Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler are playing together at Braehead in October, I'd love to see them but at £70+ quid (then factor in pints at £4+ each!) I really can't justify it. And, Braehead is rubbish. It's one of those things, like you say, how much is it worth it? It'll easily be £100 all in, I think I'd rather buy a nice bottle of whisky for £30 and listen to their CDs!
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Seen Mark Knopfler twice now, once at the playhouse and again at the SECC, swore I'd never go back to the playhouse as it's far too small and the seats were so uncomfortable for a sit down venue. Having said that the man is a legend and I'm a huge fan. I'd go see him again but, like you not at £70.00+ per ticket

I'd also agree with your sentiments on the Braehead Arena, we saw Marilyn Manson there (yes I have a very diverse taste in music) a few years back and it was the only concert I've been to where I got searched for weapons before entering! :eek:

I can thoroughly recommend this whisky, my personal favourite. And it comes in around your budget - enjoy :D
 
Just booked tickets to see Boyce Avenue (again) at the Liquid Rooms in Edinburgh on the 21/09 - should be a nice start to our holidays :D

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Seen these guys three times live now and they are simply awesome :D - I'm sure 5UB would agree :p
 
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Tachyon said:
Seen them last night in Belfast, have to say I really enjoyed them. They were playing in the Mandela hall in the Students Union building and me and the mate must have been about 20yrs older than most of the folks there :p Good night though, would definitely go see them again.
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Thanks for that - really looking forward to seeing them again. :cool:

I know what you mean about the age thing too as I've felt the same quite a few times recently :o
 
May 16th we've got Iron Maiden in Glasgow - been a fan for many, many years and really looking forward to this one :)

Oct 3rd - Neil Diamond in Glasgow on his 50th year anniversary tour!

Seen him three times now in concert and he never fails to impress. Given his age I'm thinking this maybe his last time in Scotland so I bought the tickets and booked the time off work ;)
 
Saw Neil Diamond on his 50th anniversary tour in Glasgow last night - he might be old but dam he's still good live :)

His two backing singers really need to call it a day though imo . . . . .

Not quite a concert but we're also off to see Bruce Dickinson on the 20th as he has "An Audience With" in Edinburgh. He's promoting his new book (which I was going to buy anyway) so for the price of the tickets we get an audience along with a signed copy of his book and a beer included in the £32.00 ticket price :)
 
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