All three of us go to a lot of gigs so we thought it might be nice to blog about some of them. So here's the first.
On
Sunday I was lucky enough to see White Lies live once again. The last
time I had seen them live was almost exactly four years ago also at
the 02 Academy, so I was left with quite a strong sense of déjà vu
while having ‘pre-drinks’ at the German Christmas Market (hot
chocolate).
The gig started with excellent support from Frankie Rose. With an indie/surf/pop/rock sound, my brother Scott and I were left reminded of bands like Best Coast.
The gig started with excellent support from Frankie Rose. With an indie/surf/pop/rock sound, my brother Scott and I were left reminded of bands like Best Coast.
As
we stood waiting for White Lies to come on stage, my terrible ‘gig
luck’ struck as a man about twice the size of myself took his place right in front of me. Not only that but he seemed to take pleasure in charging into the audience.
Needless to say, I was swept away from Scott numerous times.
When White
Lies started their set I was delighted to see that they continued to
play songs from the album ‘To Lose My Life’, which will always be
one of my favourites. I must admit that when they played ‘Unfinished
Business’ my eyes may have started uncontrollably watering (again)
– White Lies continue to be the only live band that can make me
cry.
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| Amazing Light Show |
First album aside, the songs from ‘Ritual’ and ‘BIG TV’
are equally brilliant and it was a pleasure to be able to see them
played live. They also surprised us all with a cover of Prince’s ‘I
Would Die 4 U’, which of course they pulled off.
Their light show was pretty spectacular. With large LED panels behind them playing live camera footage, it looked like a large stadium performance in a fairly small venue. A few songs featured lasers, which got me planning my dream light show. All in all it was a fantastic performance.
I must say their exit was lovely. The band, Harry McVeigh especially, seemed thrilled and taken back by Bristol’s enthusiasm and wild dancing that they just stood smiling at us after they had stopped playing, and even took a group bow - brilliant. Their look of genuine happiness was heart-warming, and I may have leapt around like crazy at this point hoping they might acknowledge my existence for a second.
Talking of gigs, our last two in 2013 are coming up fast!
19th Dec - BRISTOL, Southbank Club, Bedminster. 7.30pm, Entry £5
(The Jelli Records Christmas Show with Jelli Jelli, Crackers & Wolfhound Home Made Mince Pies)
21st Dec - BRISTOL, The Spiegeltent, Waterfront Square. 2.00pm, Free Entry
(Busking in the Christmas Market)
Then 2014 starts with a bang and a gig with three of our favourite female acts:
3rd Jan - BRISTOL, The Louisiana. 7.30pm, £5* Advance / £6 Door
(with I Am Horse, Maxi Rai and Scarlett Shocks)
*Contact us if you want to be added to the cheap list so you can pay £5 on the door.
Until next time!
Anja
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