My Favourite Live UK Gigs Of Recent Years
March 24, 2008 by Dave Parrack
A few of us here on the b5 music channel have decided to get together and talk about our favourite gigs. I’ve been to far too many to list them all, so instead, I’ll focus on my experiences of the last year.
I have quite a broad taste in music, loving everything from Bjork and Joanna Newsome, through the Arctic Monkeys and Bloc Party, up to Megadeth and The Hives, so my gig history is kind of fragmented.
My first gig was the Stereophonics back in the day (when they were good, or at least better than they are at the moment), and that kind of set the tone for my experiences since then.
All I remember about that gig was not being able to hear anything afterwards, and wondering why. Now I’m used to it, and know that my hearing will be relatively back to normal the next day.
Since I’ve started writing Brit Music Scene, I’ve reviewed the gigs I’ve been to, except Megadeth earlier this year because I didn’t know how interested my readers would be.
For the record, it was mind-blowingly good. It was my first metal gig, and one I’ll never forget. From seeing the master, Dave Mustaine, have the crowd eating out of his hand, to getting drenched in sweat that came flying from the long haired goon standing in front of me every time he rocked out, it was an unforgettable night.
I saw Kate Nash last November, and it was a gig which just cemented my love for her, both personally and professionally. I think she’l have a problem if she tried to play bigger venues, but in a small setting she is superb.
December saw me fulfil an ambition to see the Arctic Monkeys, who I had failed miserably to get tickets for previously. The venue wasn’t the best, and although I enjoyed the gig, I had maybe hyped it up so much in my head that it was never going to be satisfactory.
And then we have The Feeling less than two weeks ago, who were on top form as always. I described them at the time as one of the best live acts in the country, and I stand by that even after the buzz of the gig has worn off. If you want to sing at the top of your lungs at a concert, The Feeling are the band to do it with.
I now have two more gigs on the near horizon: Sugababes on the 2nd April, and The Futureheads on the 26th May.
As always, I’ll be sure to give a full and frank review of my experiences here on Brit Music Scene, so check back for more gig reviews as I write them.
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