Saw the Strap last night in Edinburgh, and they put on a great show as expected. They played mainly material from Hug & Pint and Red Thread, combined with...
They played the same set in Manchester as they did as in Liverpool, which was slightly disapointing, but not as bad as that georgious woman in front of me,...
I got a spare CD for anyone who wants it - those in Oxford get priority obviously - email me if you want it. bollocks, I completely forgot there was a CD on...
Yeah, got the same feeling. I got right to the front so didn't get much of the chattering, but the people on the front row [apart from Stuart B] didn't seem...
At Liverpool he said how quiet we were, "but no, that's a good thing, but you can sing along to this one", don't think he said anything like that at the busyer...
Hi Rejoice for 6mas is upon us! yes, it is the time for the annual treat that is merry6mas2006 to come into your life bringing light to the dark evenings and...
Glasgow last night was really good. I did feel a bit of a fraud as I've never been an enormous Arab Strap fan and only recognised about 5 songs. The best bits...
Never quite got round to posting about my Munich gig 3 weeks ago! Really enjoyed it, even though only me and the friend I went with were dancing. The crowd...
[Highpoint Lowlife] - December 2006 newsletter hello there! Apologies for the slightly delayed news letter - with December started now, it seems like one party...
It was my first time in Glasgow though irrationally and subliminally i was in love with the city since ages. usually when your expectations are high the...
Neph's snaffled my copy before you, Ady, but I know Simon has a spare copy which, if you ask him nicely, he could send you once he gets back to the UK... ... ...
... Aye, thanks again for that Katrina. In other news, my, how good is the Sufjan Christmas boxset? He can make carols enjoyable - is there no end to his...
Did anyone else go to ATP at Minehead? The luxury of the chalet I was in was fanatastic! TV, DVD and video, heaters in all rooms, nice rooms tidy, walls that...
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Thanks for the cds also Neph. I'm still constantly listening to the Hawk and Hacksaw album, and Tunng, Comments from the Inner Chorus, though these choices...
The only band announced for the ATP vs The Fans so far that's got me vaguely excited is Built To Spill, mainly because I've been waiting 12 years to see them....
Did you get an Arab Strap CD Rob? I still have a spare if anyone wants it. I'm quite tempted by ATP vs the Fans but mostly for the novelty value I think. I...
From: "Marceline Smith" <marceline@...> ... yes, thank you. ... I heard that Dinosaur Jr, Gang Of Four and Melvins had to play second shows because ATP...
Rob This was righ about second sets at ATP.. Deerhoof also played a second show (I can't get the vocals with them but the music was excellent but the cutesy...
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I was thinking about the bands I'd like to see: Futureheads Die!Die!Die! Tokyo Police Club Bloc Party Maximo Park The Rakes Amusement Parks On Fire ...
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Saw Untitled Music Project support Art Brut and Marc Riley had them in for a session - they were good on stage but sound far too like a xerox of the Young...
I thought they were closer to the much missed McLusky? Nick ... From: Katrina To: chemikal@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 11:26 AM Subject:...
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... I don't get this lot, they sound like The Strokes with Darren Hayman on vocals....
I thought you liked the Strokes? :) ... From: Rob Strong To: chemikal@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 7:49 AM Subject: Re: [chemikal] Fans...
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prompted by Neph's post last week - anyone else? Uncle John & Whitelock - There Is Nothing Else (even if it was released in the last week of 2005, it's bloody...
Mine: Manyfingers - Our Worn Shadow Matt Elliott - Failing Songs Tom Waits - Orphans Various Productions - The World is Gone Subtle - For Hero: For Fool ...
That time of the year again? I like the Killing Joke album, the Princess Superstar album, best double concept album in yonks! Not quite Prog rock though.. And...
From: "Rhodri Viney" <rhodriviney@...> ... I listened to streams of some tracks from this and couldn't see what the fuss was all about. Boomkat seem to...