What band are you gonna see live next?

[Charger]

Boris with Merzbow

Never hear of them... What kind of music is that?

[Jack the Stripper]

Scored a free ticket to Alice Cooper last night for show #9 for me and again he and his band absolutely killed it. Loved that the setlist was heavy on his 70’s stuff with a sprinkling of mid/late 80’s songs. Production as usual was fun and engaging....Catch him while you still can people.

Was a nice little bonus having MC50 as one of the openers too. Airbourne was the other opener but it’s hard to take that band seriously. They sound great and have lots of energy but just way too derivative of AC/DC.

Next - Off to see Scorpions/Whitesnake on Wednesday night. Tickets were slashed to half-price and managed to snag a couple of great seats...Taking my son along.

[Vyn]

Sounds like a great week of live music in Australia! I've never heard of Airbourne, and although the last time I saw AC/DC live happened to be Brian Johnson's 40th birthday (the only reason I remember that one lol) I have so much AC/DC music that I don't know if I need an AC/DC clone in my life.

[Jack the Stripper]

Sounds like a great week of live music in Australia! I've never heard of Airbourne, and although the last time I saw AC/DC live happened to be Brian Johnson's 40th birthday (the only reason I remember that one lol) I have so much AC/DC music that I don't know if I need an AC/DC clone in my life.

I get that.
The funny thing is though, the music they’re putting out is actually better than anything AC/DC have put out in the last 20 or so years.

[Jack the Stripper]

Went and saw Whitesnake & Scorpions last night. Great performances put on by both but I have to say Whitesnake won the night. Sounded better, more energy and and generally rocked harder and really got the crowd going. Quite a few people were leaving during the Scorpions set but I put that down to more being there to see Whitesnake.

And as I mentioned in the other thread, Tommy Aldridge is absolutely incredible for a man pushing 70. Has lost none of his chops or Stamina. Still as good as he was 30-40 years ago. I doubt there is a better drummer out there at his age.

[Jack the Stripper]

Doesn’t look we’ll be attending gigs anytime soon. They’re talking 12-18 months before mass gatherings are allowed again. Maybe smaller club shows might happen before then but bigger shows and festivals are definitely gonna be awhile off.

[Vyn]

How will Ticketmaster survive? Government subsidy program? Back-alley blow-jobs?

Fucking parasites.

BUT, more to your post Jack, I agree. I don't see much traction in that area until this time next year, and I'm basing that on nothing. Just a sense. A sixth-sense. A...Rock sense. 

[Zzzptm]

Oh yeah. 12-18 months easily before concerts are a thing. Especially if reinfection is a serious thing.

[Charger]

The odd thing is still not a single summer festival cancelation here in Finland...We all know that they are coming but the government (as usual) is taking their sweet time with this and that ofcourse adds to the pressure for the organizers.

[Zzzptm]

The Missus and I went to go see Igor and the Red Elvises last night. They're a great party band, lots of audience interaction because that's how you survive doing the club circuits. Igor does a great job of making Soviet-era lack of customer care part of his stage act.

IGOR: Is everybody having fun?

CROWD: YEAAAAHHHH!!!

IGOR: Well, we're going to ruin it for you now.

Musicianship was solid in the band and they all were happy to take turns sharing vocals and solos. Lots of positive energy when they were playing. Musically, they have a lot in common with a surf-rock band... one that also incorporates elements of polka, ska, and classical Russian composers.

A good time was had by all, planning to see them again when they come back in March.

[Jack the Stripper]

Going to see Rose Tattoo on May 8th at a venue 2 minutes from my house. Will be my first show since Feb 2020

[Jack the Stripper]

^So that gig back in May was cancelled as Angry fell sick but was rescheduled to today. Gig was sold out but luckily my sons mates dad is the owner of the venue so was put on the door guest list.

Was an afternoon show. Angry Anderson and band sounded awesome. Played a 75 minute set. Angry was swigging a bottle of Stones Greens ginger wine and drinking red bulls throughout the show and sounded amazing for age 75. Mark Evans the original bass player for AC/DC who played on their first five albums is the current bassist for Rose Tattoo.

My first gig in 2.5 years. My ears are paying the price right now.

[Zzzptm]

I'll likely see the Red Elvises when they come back into town in 2 months.

[Charger]

Was going to see Anthrax later this year but due to the ever rising costs they had to cancel their entire European tour which really sucks...I was so looking forward to that show.

Now I don't know what's next...

[Jack the Stripper]

Ripper’s in town tonight bringing the best of Priest & Dio. Also Simon Wright will be behind the kit.

I kinda would really like to go but the venue is a pain in the arse and the other obstacle is it being a Sunday night with work the next day.