Archive for the ‘Concerts’ Category

Travis @ Hammersmith Apollo

Another really fun gig from Fran and the boys, playing songs old and new. The sound mixing was really poor though, and I especially noticed it at the start. However, the sheer enthusiasm of their performance annulled these problems, the guitarist even managed a crowd surf-whilst playing the guitar, Fran was all over the stage (and even fell over the drum stage), and for the last song, ‘Why does it always rain on me?’, Fran got everyone to pogo under threat of death by sniper from the celebrity box. Great stuff.

****

Wilco, Shepherds Bush Empire

Wilco have to be one of the best bands around that I know of. Years of experience, beautiful mature songwriting, endless sonic experimentation to add texture to the songs (and they do it live really well), blistering solos, mellow moments, rocking moments, Jeff was in a good mood too so fun banter with the crowd…these guys really are a class act.

*****

Rodrigo y Gabriela

These guys focin ROCK!! Went to see them at The Shepherds Bush Empire, I was blown away by their performance. Great fun, brilliant percussive playing with Acoustic guitars.

http://www.rodgab.com/

Tarantula A.D. in Prague*

Tarantula A.D. in Prague

* with special guests Pearl Jam

Went to Prague and Vienna to catch Tarantula A.D. supporting Pearl Jam. My friend Marcos Bro Danny plays the Cello and other things in the band. Pretty awesome all round! I even got to chat to Stone Gossard briefly in the pub. Cool.

And Prague is beautiful, as is Vienna, had an excellent time going out and partying.