That’s very kind of you. I think most folk on the forum have a pretty catholic taste in music - as long as it’s good music then it’s worth a listen. I mainly stream so I like to give money back by seeing lots of live music!
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And was it any good?
It was - a fairly short show (about 45 minutes) but an excellent performance.
We’re currently on a cruise and have seen one of 2 shows by a group called The Privateers who do a mixture of Irish folk music.
We weren’t sure whether it would be our cup of tea but they were absolutely brilliant with excellent playing and lovely harmonies and great fun. We’re really looking forward to their second performance.
They do occasional gigs in dry land and I can really recommend them if they are performing close to you.
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Ghost, Glasgow, 16/4/25. No mobile phone pix allowed and all sealed in Yonder pouches on entry. Made for a better gig IMO.
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Philadelphia Orchestra, Mahler 6th, Yannick Nezet-Seguin conducting
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Bach’s ‘St John Passion’ performed on this Good Friday afternoon at the Wigmore Hall by The English Concert conducted by Francesco Corti. Sheer perfection - beautiful music and stunning singing. And the music, the music. Those of you have put up with my posts over the last few weeks will know that I have been listening to a lot of Bach. I’m not very skilled at describing music so, although I’m not religious, I’m reminded of this noted line from Emil Cioran:
“Bach’s music is the only argument proving the creation of the Universe cannot be regarded as a complete failure. Without Bach, God would be a complete second - rate failure. “
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Any good? What kind of setlist? I’m going to see them on Sunday.
Hawkwind I was asking about.
I’m sorry, but after Ghost the night before Hawkwind couldn’t compete in my view. Slightly rambling and after the first hour they seemed to be persistently debating what songs to play before finishing 10 minutes before the advertised time. 7/10 I’d say but your mileage may vary depending how much of a Hawkhead you might be. I won’t spoil any surprises with the set list. Enjoy.
Last night at Leeds O2 Academy, Primal Scream giving it plenty, and Bobby Gillespie again proving that he really does know how to work the crowd … … … great night. 
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Nice~
Thanks for the report. I’ve not seen them before so was interested in what to expect.
I have a few of their albums from the 70’s and quite a few of their more recent ones.
My pleasure. If their more recent stuff is to your liking, I suspect you’re unlikely to be disappointed.
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It was a fantastic, taut performance.
PS you actually can stream it from the Carnegie Hall website: carnegiehall.org
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Hawkwind last night at Guildford “G Live”, not a huge fan but this was excellent, or as the chap next to me put it “trippy”!
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Off to see them (again) at the Barbican soon so v excited
Probably a silly question, did they play anything from the original Memphis tapes?
‘fraid not, Gazza, it was very much a "Get up and get dancin’, Motherfu**ers" type of gig.
Here’s the setlist :
- Don’t Fight It, Feel It.
- Love Insurrection.
- Jailbird.
- Ready to Go Home.
- Deep Dark Waters.
- Medication.
- Innocent Money
- Heal Yourself.
- I’m Losing More Than I’ll Ever Have.
- Love Ain’t Enough.
- The Centre Cannot Hold.
- Loaded.
- Swastika Eyes.
- Movin’ on Up.
- Country Girl.
Encore:
- Melancholy Man.
- Come Together.
- Rocks.
The band were spot on, the two backing singers were brilliant, Bobby Gillespie was as laconic as ever, (boy, does he know how to work a crowd), while Simone Butler’s stage presence makes her a contender for coolest gal on the planet.
From the 14th. song, the whole place was bouncing, and, what a finish!
Great night.
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