Oasis!!

[Lobby]

Stewart Lee in the Guardian has found another reason for our Scottish members to decry the Oasis reunion:

"But the Oasis reunion already has one unintended consequence. In Edinburgh, a Holiday Inn Express room next August for the first two nights of their Murrayfield shows will now cost you £1,300 due to anticipated demand. Edinburgh fringe performers’ and audiences’ whole month’s accommodation budget would go in a night, so by my reckoning the first two weeks of the festival just got totally fucked, Oasis singlehandedly murdering what 14 years of the Tories’ war on the arts couldn’t quite kill off. Sorted!"

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfr ... h-festival

[Thor Sedan]

I saw Oasis at Queens Wharf in Wellington in 98. It was awful - the lads just sniped and argued and stopped songs in the middle...I think they even threw some fists?? The worst bit was the last couple of songs they played were actually amazing and showed what an on form Oasis could do.

Any bands past or present that anyone would pay a minimum £150.00 to see?

I can only think of a magically reformed Nirvana that would make me part with that amount of cash.

[Sandstorm]

I saw Oasis at Queens Wharf in Wellington in 98. It was awful - the lads just sniped and argued and stopped songs in the middle...I think they even threw some fists?? The worst bit was the last couple of songs they played were actually amazing and showed what an on form Oasis could do.

Any bands past or present that anyone would pay a minimum £150.00 to see?

I can only think of a magically reformed Nirvana that would make me part with that amount of cash.

Mid-80s vintage Guns and Roses, U2 or INXS. The sounds of my school days.

[inactionman]

I saw Oasis at Queens Wharf in Wellington in 98. It was awful - the lads just sniped and argued and stopped songs in the middle...I think they even threw some fists?? The worst bit was the last couple of songs they played were actually amazing and showed what an on form Oasis could do.

Any bands past or present that anyone would pay a minimum £150.00 to see?

I can only think of a magically reformed Nirvana that would make me part with that amount of cash.

I never got to see the Smiths live, I might - might - spring for that although begrudge giving Moz any of my money. Nirvana would be another,if we ever crack reincarnation.

I missed an Oasis gig in Bath in 1995 as I had an exam the next day - it's been elevated to Woodstock levels by my mates on slacker courses who went. I can see why people are excited by the chance of seeing them again.

[robmatic]

I saw Oasis at Queens Wharf in Wellington in 98. It was awful - the lads just sniped and argued and stopped songs in the middle...I think they even threw some fists?? The worst bit was the last couple of songs they played were actually amazing and showed what an on form Oasis could do.

Any bands past or present that anyone would pay a minimum £150.00 to see?

I can only think of a magically reformed Nirvana that would make me part with that amount of cash.

Nirvana, absolutely.

In the realms of the possible, I really, really love Jawbreaker and they do seem to turn out for a handful of gigs each year, but I still don't think I would hand over that amount of money for a ticket. So, I think that basically means it is out of the question for me.

[sockwithaticket]

I saw Oasis at Queens Wharf in Wellington in 98. It was awful - the lads just sniped and argued and stopped songs in the middle...I think they even threw some fists?? The worst bit was the last couple of songs they played were actually amazing and showed what an on form Oasis could do.

Any bands past or present that anyone would pay a minimum £150.00 to see?

I can only think of a magically reformed Nirvana that would make me part with that amount of cash.

Not that they'll be in a position to charge so much any time soon, but I might stretch that far if Thrice ever did a Vheissu + Alchemy Index tour. Nothing else is springing to mind, it's just a lot of money for one show.

[Biffer]

I saw Oasis at Queens Wharf in Wellington in 98. It was awful - the lads just sniped and argued and stopped songs in the middle...I think they even threw some fists?? The worst bit was the last couple of songs they played were actually amazing and showed what an on form Oasis could do.

Any bands past or present that anyone would pay a minimum £150.00 to see?

I can only think of a magically reformed Nirvana that would make me part with that amount of cash.

Not that they'll be in a position to charge so much any time soon, but I might stretch that far if Thrice ever did a Vheissu + Alchemy Index tour. Nothing else is springing to mind, it's just a lot of money for one show.

Who?

[sockwithaticket]

I saw Oasis at Queens Wharf in Wellington in 98. It was awful - the lads just sniped and argued and stopped songs in the middle...I think they even threw some fists?? The worst bit was the last couple of songs they played were actually amazing and showed what an on form Oasis could do.

Any bands past or present that anyone would pay a minimum £150.00 to see?

I can only think of a magically reformed Nirvana that would make me part with that amount of cash.

Not that they'll be in a position to charge so much any time soon, but I might stretch that far if Thrice ever did a Vheissu + Alchemy Index tour. Nothing else is springing to mind, it's just a lot of money for one show.

Who?

Seminal post-hardcore band, kind of more alt-rock over time as they've gotten older. Big for their scene I guess, but not household names by any means. Just the first band that came to mind when thinking about who I might be willing to splurge £150 on a ticket for if it came to that.

[TedMaul]

Joy Division, but Ian would have to have a very late improvement to his health.

[Tichtheid]

If the 150 quid included shedding thirty years, I’d pay it to see Rage Against The Machine again.

[SaintK]

Joy Division, but Ian would have to have a very late improvement to his health.

Old mate of mine who was a sound engineer gave me a copy of Closer in 1980. I was in my late 20's and it completely changed my music listening habits.
Still brings a lump tp my throat and tear to my eye knowing he died a few months after this was released

[epwc]

Brilliant cover too

[Hugo]

Id pay that to watch Black Sabbath with Ozzy Osbourne. I first got into them in 1992 when I found my Dad's copy of Sabotage and the album blew me away.

32 years I've been a fan and it's one of my big regrets in life that I never saw any of their reunion gigs. I am seriously kicking myself that I just never did so, when they did their gigs in Birmingham in 1997 I was living nearby but for whatever reason just wasn't on the ball.

Now I think it's too late as Ozzy is in too poor health and not up to it.

[SaintK]

Id pay that to watch Black Sabbath with Ozzy Osbourne. I first got into them in 1992 when I found my Dad's copy of Sabotage and the album blew me away.

32 years I've been a fan and it's one of my big regrets in life that I never saw any of their reunion gigs. I am seriously kicking myself that I just never did so, when they did their gigs in Birmingham in 1997 I was living nearby but for whatever reason just wasn't on the ball.

Now I think it's too late as Ozzy is in too poor health and not up to it.

Royal Festival Hall October 1970. I was there!!!!
My ears were ringing for a fortnight
https://geirmykl.wordpress.com/2021/08 ... 31-1970/

[Stranger]

Id pay that to watch Black Sabbath with Ozzy Osbourne. I first got into them in 1992 when I found my Dad's copy of Sabotage and the album blew me away.

32 years I've been a fan and it's one of my big regrets in life that I never saw any of their reunion gigs. I am seriously kicking myself that I just never did so, when they did their gigs in Birmingham in 1997 I was living nearby but for whatever reason just wasn't on the ball.

Now I think it's too late as Ozzy is in too poor health and not up to it.

I've see Ozzie as a solo artist with Randy Rhodes, and I've seen Black Sabbath with Ian Gillan on vocals, but yes it would have been fantastic to see them together.

[clydecloggie]

Joy Division, but Ian would have to have a very late improvement to his health.

Peter Hook does a pretty decent impression of a Joy Division gig for a fraction of the price, with the added bonus of being his own opening act by doing a decent impression of a New Order gig.

[TedMaul]

Joy Division, but Ian would have to have a very late improvement to his health.

Peter Hook does a pretty decent impression of a Joy Division gig for a fraction of the price, with the added bonus of being his own opening act by doing a decent impression of a New Order gig.

100%, saw his last tour, spot on, good band and no deviation from the original sound you want. I'd probably *whispers* prefer them to seeing New Order. Less turgid later material.

[Uncle fester]

I saw Oasis at Queens Wharf in Wellington in 98. It was awful - the lads just sniped and argued and stopped songs in the middle...I think they even threw some fists?? The worst bit was the last couple of songs they played were actually amazing and showed what an on form Oasis could do.

Any bands past or present that anyone would pay a minimum £150.00 to see?

I can only think of a magically reformed Nirvana that would make me part with that amount of cash.

Pixies in the right venue.

[epwc]

Pixies? Nah. Saw them a couple of years ago at Alexandra Palace, they played really well but didn't say a word to the audience through the whole thing, might as well have just listened to the CD. Support was Big Moon who were great and I've seen them a couple of times since.

Ranks with Jesus & Mary Chain at Brixton Academy just after PsychoCandy as disappointing gigs (they did 45 minutes, without saying a word to the audience and then fucked off)

[Oxbow]

Prime Pixies were ace, saw them in 1988 supported by My Bloody Valentine, some night. Wouldn't shell out my hard-earned cash to see them nowadays I don't think.

If I could go back in time, Ziggy-era Bowie.

[Stranger]

Prime Pixies were ace, saw them in 1988 supported by My Bloody Valentine, some night. Wouldn't shell out my hard-earned cash to see them nowadays I don't think.

If I could go back in time, Ziggy-era Bowie.

That's a good shout.

[Slick]

Prime Pixies were ace, saw them in 1988 supported by My Bloody Valentine, some night. Wouldn't shell out my hard-earned cash to see them nowadays I don't think.

If I could go back in time, Ziggy-era Bowie.

Stones at some mental 70’s gig would be my dream I think

[SaintK]

Prime Pixies were ace, saw them in 1988 supported by My Bloody Valentine, some night. Wouldn't shell out my hard-earned cash to see them nowadays I don't think.

If I could go back in time, Ziggy-era Bowie.

Stones at some mental 70’s gig would be my dream I think

Christ I really am the old git here
Hyde Park 1969 was pretty fucking good for this 16 year old

[Guy Smiley]

Prime Pixies were ace, saw them in 1988 supported by My Bloody Valentine, some night. Wouldn't shell out my hard-earned cash to see them nowadays I don't think.

If I could go back in time, Ziggy-era Bowie.

That's a good shout.

yeah, all of this.

I'd pay to see the Talking Heads again. I don't remember much of my first time around and that was pretty much their last gig. I do remember the absolute avalanche of sound they put out, there was so much going on you had to just let go and let it take you.

[Biffer]

Bowie or Queen, seeing as we're resurrecting people.

As an aside can you imagine how well Queen headlining Glasto bury would have gone down maybe ten years ago?

[Slick]

Prime Pixies were ace, saw them in 1988 supported by My Bloody Valentine, some night. Wouldn't shell out my hard-earned cash to see them nowadays I don't think.

If I could go back in time, Ziggy-era Bowie.

Stones at some mental 70’s gig would be my dream I think

Christ I really am the old git here
Hyde Park 1969 was pretty fucking good for this 16 year old

I’m jealous

[Margin__Walker]

I'd pay a lot of money to be 18 at Reading 2000 again. On the Saturday if I had to pick.



Trail of Dead, QOTSA and At the Drive In all riding a wave of hype and going off in the tents. Deftones on the main stage killing it. Whole weekend for £80.



Ironically Oasis headlined one night, which I have no recollection of.

[sockwithaticket]

Reading & Leeds really could get weird at times. Where else would Slipknot share the same stage as Daphne & Celeste?

It also gave us the somewhat infamous instance of The Dillinger Escape Plan's* frontman shat on stage as a protest against being on the same bill as Puddle Of Mudd.

*This was a super-abrasive mathcore band with one album at the time, I think it's still a mystery as to how they ended up even in the opening slot for the main stage.

[Margin__Walker]

Think the Daphne and Celeste thing was a bit of a stunt from the organisers that worked a treat with the coverage their bottling got. A bit mean spirited in hindsight.

I remember the Dillinger shit episode. Was there that year. Wasn't watching their set but remember people talking about it.

In terms of abrasive bands playing the main stage. I saw Sick of it All playing in 99, complete with massive wall of death. That was an eye opener (and a lot of fun) for me at the time.

[robmatic]

If I were time-travelling, AC/DC in the 70s in the Bon Scott era when they were still playing clubs would be a great night.

[TedMaul]

The 1977 NYE Rainbow gig by The Ramones perhaps.

[TedMaul]

1999 Glasgow - Beastie Boys - holy hell that was a corker.

[Sandstorm]

1999 Glasgow - Beastie Boys - holy hell that was a corker.

I would pay to see that!!

[TedMaul]

1999 Glasgow - Beastie Boys - holy hell that was a corker.

I would pay to see that!!

It's on youtube my friend!

[Sandstorm]

1999 Glasgow - Beastie Boys - holy hell that was a corker.

I would pay to see that!!

It's on youtube my friend!

So is last Christmas Day. Not the same thing.

[epwc]

Yeah don't get the concept of watching Glastonbury on the tellie

[TedMaul]

For the same reason no porn?

[sockwithaticket]

Yeah don't get the concept of watching Glastonbury on the tellie

It's obviously not the same as being there, but for some people it's the closest they'll get.

There are a ton of bands I like who as yet haven't been able to make it to the UK or whose visits thus far just haven't lined up with my schedule for whatever reason. Until such time as I can see them live in person a recording is the next best thing. Youtube footage is obiously hugely variable, but there are some good sources who consistently put out pretty high quality stuff of full sets.

[Sandstorm]

For the same reason no porn?

Well watching a concert is not the same as being up on stage performing. Likewise if you're watching another couple live having sex you're probably a Peeping Tom.

[Biffer]

I'd pay a lot of money to be 18 at Reading 2000 again. On the Saturday if I had to pick.



Trail of Dead, QOTSA and At the Drive In all riding a wave of hype and going off in the tents. Deftones on the main stage killing it. Whole weekend for £80.



Ironically Oasis headlined one night, which I have no recollection of.

Big Daphne and Celeste fan, yeah?