Muse did a surprise gig down in the Electric Ballroom, Camden last Friday week.

I do not tend to buy tickets anymore, but still go to a lot of Irish sessions.
This week I will go out tonight, Friday night, and Sunday.

and now I include Megadeth to the list


Iron Maiden to follow in 2 days

I have Black Label Society as well

I saw an excellent emerging Australian band on the weekend with the missus called Holy Holy.

Doubt they will ever be a mainstream band but one of the best live acts I have seen in some time. Tight band. Great vocalist. Great songs. Their songs also sound better live - bit more of a gritty edge to it and the lead guitarist is amazing.

They even did a cover of a Neil Young song - Southern Man. Now I really don't rate Young that much - but they absolutely nailed that song to the point I thoroughly enjoyed it and will listen to some more of his other stuff.

Cracking gig

Palestine!

Good band though

....I was expecting to cop some vitriol about that.

Laneway line up doesn't look too shabby

Saw Holy Holy about a week ago. Cracking band. Cracking beard.

I don't go to many gigs, but made a point of going to Liam Finn (yes, son of Neil) when he was down here in March. Played out at Chicks Hotel which probably holds 100. Fuck me, what a show. Took a few people who didn't know many of his songs and they left as huge fans of his live act. Just throws everything into it. He's a bit odd but in a endearing way.

The beard is strong. I was blown away by their performance to be honest.

I also loved how much they seemed to be enjoying themselves. The drummer in particular was loving it!

And new Iron Maiden.

It turns out they can be bought.

Unknown Mortal Orchestra last night. Utterly f**ked everything that was good about themselves up by introducing a keyboard player, who proceded to go full Wakeman. Very bad vibes.

Ride next month in Bristol. Really looking forward to it, and introspectively inspecting my shoes. May not be able to stay over as it's the same night as QF2 at the MS and Holiday Inn in Bristol, usually £77 now want £900 for the night.

fudge me. 900 a night

Had a family trip to see Paulo Nutini at Bellahouston Park recently. He was very good. In support Grace Jones did a set topless with body paint, which is interesting for 67 year year old. Her hula hooping was excellent.

The Mrs and I went to see the Mavericks a few months back. I was expecting a evening of big band, cheesy good time latin / rockabilly fusion, but they were quite disappointing. Except when Raul Palo sang solo with just a guitar. That man has an astonishing voice.

WATERBOYS IN 2 WEEKS!

poachers

Paolo's family comes from the same town in Italy as my Mother (Barga) which has also given us Nicola Benedetti and Daniela Nardini.

Ash at the Shepherd's Bush Empire in December. Can't wait.

We're staying in Brunswick wherever that is. From the 7th for about a week.

I'll catch you online and flick an email address to you.

Not a fan of " Live " , but going to see the lead singer tonight at the Grandwest Casino.........

Things I do for the missus

Saw them old Brit rockers UFO a few weeks ago. Feckin awesome.....

Thats nearer Farva country than me, however cars work wonders in these situations

WTF's Farva country? Do I need to get my shots if I go there?

Yep, shots absolutely needed. Wild hipsters roaming the streets all sorts of weird food.

TBF its a reasonable spot, plenty of beverage outlets. Ok coffee and easy access to the city

Megadeth Rocks!

What a cool concert, played mostly older stuff and the new single.

Mustaines voice is struggling with some of the songs though.

Have been to see The Handsome Family live.
Very interesting and intriguing.

Off to see them Wednesday, can't wait.

the Wedding present last Friday
Ride on saturday.

Both excellent.

Saw Laura Marling the other night.

She was alright. Yeah.

Megadeth last Sunday - A few Sound issues but great crowd and, by heck they can pull out some great riffs from the hat

Recommend City Calm Down, saw them Friday

They're great. I saw them a few years back at Chicks Hotel in Port Chalmers. Only issue was dickheads talking constantly through their set.

Nice people to talk to as well.

Chicks is a great venue. Fantastic to see it rejuvenated and being used again. Attracting great bands too, Sebadoh, Dinosaur Jr, Shellac, Steve Malkmus, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Liam Finn...

Neil Young? Music to slash your wrists to. You probably already now but that is the song that inspired part of Sweet Home Alabama. That and Alabama.

Off to see Fleetwood Mac in a few weeks in Auckland. Wasn't my idea and although I like their music, I have fears about what they will produce live without the studio tweaking their aged voices...

True and the Skynyrd and Young were good friends.

Hand in that black Les Paul copy too while you're at it. Young is one of the greatest songwriters of all time.

Lindsey Buckingham's guitar playing will be worth the price of admission alone. He's one of the greats.

I am going to try to get Jackson Browne tickets for next April - but wonder much the same thing.

I wonder if he's Running on Empty?