Ed Sheeran Leeds Friday 16th August

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Re: Ed Sheeran Leeds Friday 16th August

Post by Devils_Advocate » Tue Aug 13, 2019 11:27 am

houseboy wrote:Absolutely. I love most forms of music (apart from soul) but 'prog' is my number one choice (I was in a prog band years ago and yes, we were self-indulgent and overbearing :D ). It's all down to personal choice as you say. I actually liked punk as well because it did change things but it was created by Malcolm McLaren so it wasn't quite the rebellious movement that it first appeared to be but it was still good for all that. Incidentally I love John Lydon as a character - a true eccentric. He denounced all things prog when with the Pistols but has since gone on record as saying he actually loves Van der Graf Generator and Peter Hammill and has also admitted that one of his targets at the time, Pink Floyd, are 'really quite good'.

Music, like art in general, is totally subjective and therefore it is difficult to criticise any form of it really, it's a bit like saying toast is better than steak when really it's all down to taste.
Here here, and it is truly a good subject for a heated drunken debate from time to time :D
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Re: Ed Sheeran Leeds Friday 16th August

Post by jrtod61 » Tue Aug 13, 2019 11:35 am

Re taxi fare: current price from Oakwood Clock to Burnley centre is £85. Verbal quote from Yeadon-based private hire company (Daughter works there as dispatcher). Oakwood is at the bottom end of Roundhay Park.

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Re: Ed Sheeran Leeds Friday 16th August

Post by MACCA » Tue Aug 13, 2019 11:42 am

jrtod61 wrote:Re taxi fare: current price from Oakwood Clock to Burnley centre is £85. Verbal quote from Yeadon-based private hire company (Daughter works there as dispatcher). Oakwood is at the bottom end of Roundhay Park.
It's ok I've got it for £45 from Leeds Train station to my door. ( in Burnley )

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Re: Ed Sheeran Leeds Friday 16th August

Post by ŽižkovClaret » Tue Aug 13, 2019 1:32 pm

I dont mind the tune about the smackhead prossie tbh

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Re: Ed Sheeran Leeds Friday 16th August

Post by Pimlico_Claret » Tue Aug 13, 2019 2:37 pm

bobinho wrote:No. Going to watch Stiff Little Fingers at KGH. And so is everyone else who appreciates decent music.
Thanks for this info, hadn't realised they were playing there, just got myself a ticket having been listening to Inflammable Material for the past week or so.
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Re: Ed Sheeran Leeds Friday 16th August

Post by JohnMac » Tue Aug 13, 2019 4:10 pm

I assume it will be 'Live on Sky Sports'?

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Re: Ed Sheeran Leeds Friday 16th August

Post by !aiboforceN » Fri Aug 16, 2019 10:10 pm

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Re: Ed Sheeran Leeds Friday 16th August

Post by MACCA » Sat Aug 17, 2019 10:22 am

Well, what can I say.
Whatever people say about him, he certainly knows how to write a number 1, and play that guitar.

The weather was horrific, but was a good night.

The Darkness were very good too.

Anyone going today will have a good day

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Re: Ed Sheeran Leeds Friday 16th August

Post by Colburn_Claret » Sat Aug 17, 2019 11:02 am

MACCA wrote:Well, what can I say.
Whatever people say about him, he certainly knows how to write a number 1, and play that guitar.

The weather was horrific, but was a good night.

The Darkness were very good too.

Anyone going today will have a good day
My daughters going tonight, she's taking her wellies just in case. Any other recommendations.

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Re: Ed Sheeran Leeds Friday 16th August

Post by MACCA » Sat Aug 17, 2019 6:16 pm

Colburn_Claret wrote:My daughters going tonight, she's taking her wellies just in case. Any other recommendations.
If you dont take a bag, take your own beer etc in pockets as if no bags you're ushered through with no frisk etc.

It was rammed, and queueing/ showing etiquette isnt appreciated at all, it's a dog fight for toilets, booze and food
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Re: Ed Sheeran Leeds Friday 16th August

Post by icu81b4 » Sat Aug 17, 2019 6:54 pm

houseboy wrote:Absolutely. I love most forms of music (apart from soul) but 'prog' is my number one choice (I was in a prog band years ago and yes, we were self-indulgent and overbearing :D ). It's all down to personal choice as you say. I actually liked punk as well because it did change things but it was created by Malcolm McLaren so it wasn't quite the rebellious movement that it first appeared to be but it was still good for all that. Incidentally I love John Lydon as a character - a true eccentric. He denounced all things prog when with the Pistols but has since gone on record as saying he actually loves Van der Graf Generator and Peter Hammill and has also admitted that one of his targets at the time, Pink Floyd, are 'really quite good'.

Music, like art in general, is totally subjective and therefore it is difficult to criticise any form of it really, it's a bit like saying toast is better than steak when really it's all down to taste.
Houseboy, Have you heard Frost* ? brilliant musicians

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Re: Ed Sheeran Leeds Friday 16th August

Post by icu81b4 » Sat Aug 17, 2019 6:57 pm

jrgbfc wrote:If Ed Sheeran was on in my back yard I'd close the curtains :lol: :lol:
Joking aside get yourself up the Blues fest in Colne. Always a great weekend, especially if the weather's decent, lots of great local bands on and a great atmosphere.
When is the Blues fest on?

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Re: Ed Sheeran Leeds Friday 16th August

Post by Herts Clarets » Sat Aug 17, 2019 7:18 pm

bobinho wrote:No. Going to watch Stiff Little Fingers at KGH. And so is everyone else who appreciates decent music.
Along with ex Claret Phil Malley

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Re: Ed Sheeran Leeds Friday 16th August

Post by bobinho » Sat Aug 17, 2019 7:32 pm

Yep, he was there. Had a quick word...

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Re: Ed Sheeran Leeds Friday 16th August

Post by jrgbfc » Sat Aug 17, 2019 9:23 pm

icu81b4 wrote:When is the Blues fest on?
Next weekend. Weather forecast looking good at the minute as well.
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Re: Ed Sheeran Leeds Friday 16th August

Post by houseboy » Mon Aug 19, 2019 9:20 am

icu81b4 wrote:Houseboy, Have you heard Frost* ? brilliant musicians
No I haven't, what are they like, musically? Never even heard of them as yet but I'm always open to new stuff.
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Re: Ed Sheeran Leeds Friday 16th August

Post by icu81b4 » Mon Aug 19, 2019 8:29 pm

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Jem Godfrey (keys) is the lead of the band and is an absolute wizard, John Mitchell (from It Bites, Arena, Kino) on guitar, Nathan King on bass and the amazing Craig Blundell on drums.

Well worth listening to.

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Re: Ed Sheeran Leeds Friday 16th August

Post by icu81b4 » Mon Aug 19, 2019 8:31 pm

houseboy wrote:No I haven't, what are they like, musically? Never even heard of them as yet but I'm always open to new stuff.
Forgot to quote you above, so now you'll get the notification.

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Re: Ed Sheeran Leeds Friday 16th August

Post by Whitgord » Mon Aug 19, 2019 10:11 pm

icu.. that is some awesome musicianship
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Re: Ed Sheeran Leeds Friday 16th August

Post by houseboy » Tue Aug 20, 2019 9:22 am

icu81b4 wrote:https://youtu.be/peoj5mTwqjk

Jem Godfrey (keys) is the lead of the band and is an absolute wizard, John Mitchell (from It Bites, Arena, Kino) on guitar, Nathan King on bass and the amazing Craig Blundell on drums.

Well worth listening to.
I'll have to catch a listen to them. Incidentally when was John Mitchell with it bites? I always remember their guitarist being Frank Dunnery, who went on to do some work in the studio with Yes. Strangely we were down to do some gigs with It Bites but for whatever reason (I can't remember why) it never happened. They were from Whitehaven in Cumbria, the same place as 3 of the guys in our band, our keyboard player (now alas no longer with us) knew their keyman (the guy who had the long dreadlocks).

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Re: Ed Sheeran Leeds Friday 16th August

Post by icu81b4 » Tue Aug 20, 2019 10:43 pm

houseboy wrote:I'll have to catch a listen to them. Incidentally when was John Mitchell with it bites? I always remember their guitarist being Frank Dunnery, who went on to do some work in the studio with Yes. Strangely we were down to do some gigs with It Bites but for whatever reason (I can't remember why) it never happened. They were from Whitehaven in Cumbria, the same place as 3 of the guys in our band, our keyboard player (now alas no longer with us) knew their keyman (the guy who had the long dreadlocks).
John took over from Francis quite some time ago, (he happened to be a fan) and just as talented. I think Mr Dunnery is due in Manchester soon with a 'once around the world' gig

I've seen FD a few times, once was a 'house' gig at a small hotel, his music is good, not so sure about his astrology beliefs tho' :)

Shame you didn't get to do the gigs.
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