Been to a good gig lately/Concerts [Merged]

[BluesBloke]

Good evening everybody and (belated) happy new year!

On the topic of concerts, the MCC/AFL would want to hope to buggery that this Taylor Swift spectacular doesn't completely f*** the MCG's turf to the point where we're seeing players slipping over left, right and centre and (God forbid) getting injured. The turf replacement they say will be ready for Round 1, but would they really say anything else? History shows these types of concerts (did you see the staging?!) have interfered with the surface long after the festivities have finished.

Not sure what sort of recourse Carlton or Richmond would have against the MCC or AFL if the unthinkable (injuries) does happen, but I'd like to think they'd hold a bit of clout here. It becomes a work safety issue.

I'll be filthy if someone does their knee or any injury all because the surface doesn't meet the needs of our game due to irresponsible and greedy scheduling. Touch wood.

 

[Don Fraser]

TISM in Frankston last night apparently.

 

[Mycotchinrules]

TISM in Frankston last night apparently.

Really? Secret gig?

On my bucket list to see TISM one day, albeit well after the glory years

 

[TigerMasochist]

Apparently, for those that are fans. Katy Perry was in town the other day doing a secret gig as well. Old mate Knees n Elbows went along of course n so did Jacindersallan. Big big week or so for music in Oz, Tay Tay, Katy, Pink n Tism all cranking it up n I missed the lot.
Ah well at least I've got a ticket to catch the Hu playing at the Crock next month, bastards better let old fart pensioners in the door or I'll be serious pissed off.

 

[WesternTiger]

Got a few gigs lined up for 2024 so far -
Port Fairy Folkie Festival on the long weekend in March; Holy Holy in April; Nothing but Thieves in May and Pearl Jam in November. Will also get to Harvest Rock this year.

 

[craig]

Good evening everybody and (belated) happy new year!

On the topic of concerts, the MCC/AFL would want to hope to buggery that this Taylor Swift spectacular doesn't completely f*** the MCG's turf to the point where we're seeing players slipping over left, right and centre and (God forbid) getting injured. The turf replacement they say will be ready for Round 1, but would they really say anything else? History shows these types of concerts (did you see the staging?!) have interfered with the surface long after the festivities have finished.

Not sure what sort of recourse Carlton or Richmond would have against the MCC or AFL if the unthinkable (injuries) does happen, but I'd like to think they'd hold a bit of clout here. It becomes a work safety issue.

I'll be filthy if someone does their knee or any injury all because the surface doesn't meet the needs of our game due to irresponsible and greedy scheduling. Touch wood.

Hey Blue.

Both the Tigs and the Baggers have to get by their round 0 stitch ups in QLD first and foremost.

Hopefully the week away will sort the G out.

 

[tigersnake]

Pfft, 96,000 watched Taylor Swift at the G last night, big deal !!

109,000 watched RFC captain Freddie Swift play at the G in the 1967 Grand Final

Love it. Saw an interesting article on acts that have sold more tickets or attracted bigger crowds in Aus. But didn't make as much money. There were 6 or 7, included ACDC on one tour, Dire Straits but they played 10 shows in Sydney, and the Beatles. 300k tuned up at Adelaide airport!

 

[footballmonk]

Thought this would be the best thread to mention this:

I went to see Black Country, New Road (Uk art rock band) at the Forum last night and they came on stage to ‘Tigerland’!

Didn’t go down well with some of the crowd, though obviously my wife and I sang along heartily. A band member later explained that it was their favourite song they’d heard since being in Australia.

 

[Billy24]

Saw Wilco at The Forum tonight; first time I’ve seen them live and they were excellent. Third and final gig in Melbourne tomorrow night also sold out.

 

[Tigers of Old]

Saw Wilco at The Forum tonight; first time I’ve seen them live and they were excellent. Third and final gig in Melbourne tomorrow night also sold out.

I saw them too Billy, sorry I missed you there. Incredible band! That guitar solo!!

 

[Billy24]

@Tigers of Old Sorry I missed you too mate! Nels Cline is one of the most talented guitarists I’ve ever seen. We got the extra long lead break tonight!

 

[spook]

Bluesfest next week! Yew!

 

[Don Fraser]

Bluesfest next week! Yew!

Have you had a look at the form yet Spook? Who are your faves? Going to see Rickie Lee Jones next week in Melbourne. Elvis Costello, Tedeschi Trucks Band would also be ok. Otherwise pretty underwhelming , the kiddies will like Jack Johnson and Ben Harper.

 

[spook]

Have you had a look at the form yet Spook? Who are your faves? Going to see Rickie Lee Jones next week in Melbourne. Elvis Costello, Tedeschi Trucks Band would also be ok. Otherwise pretty underwhelming , the kiddies will like Jack Johnson and Ben Harper.

Hey Mopsy, I always enjoy seeing Ben Harper (this will be at least the fifth time live). Elvis Costello probably the #1 must-see for me. TTB are meant to be awesome live so will try to catch them too. Portugal, The Man. Michelle Ndegeocello, Taj Mahal (saw him at Blues in 2001 I reckon), Tommy Emmanuel, the great man Tom Jones of course - and then as always at Blues I'm sure I'll discover someone I'd never heard of who blows me away.

 

[DavidSSS]

Hey Mopsy, I always enjoy seeing Ben Harper (this will be at least the fifth time live). Elvis Costello probably the #1 must-see for me. TTB are meant to be awesome live so will try to catch them too. Portugal, The Man. Michelle Ndegeocello, Taj Mahal (saw him at Blues in 2001 I reckon), Tommy Emmanuel, the great man Tom Jones of course - and then as always at Blues I'm sure I'll discover someone I'd never heard of who blows me away.

Yeah, I looked at the lineup and aren't going. But Taj Mahal would be great. There are always some old blues players I have barely heard of in that last tent who are great.

DS

 

[TigerMasochist]

Old fart finally shuffled along to his first live music gig in many years. First time to the Croc n the Croc still rocks. The HU were fair pumping last night, pity the old farts hinges were fair creaking.

 

[IanG]

Have you had a look at the form yet Spook? Who are your faves? Going to see Rickie Lee Jones next week in Melbourne. Elvis Costello, Tedeschi Trucks Band would also be ok. Otherwise pretty underwhelming , the kiddies will like Jack Johnson and Ben Harper.

I dunno I think the line up is sensational this year and would love to go. I'm seeing TTB in Melbourne though.