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Dec 2018
11:04am, 7 Dec 2018
27,052 posts
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halfpint
I can't make up my mind whether to follow this or not. It is a plan for me to try and see more live music as I've hardly seen any in the last *cough* years. I recently went to see Turin Brakes which I enjoyed. I have tickets for Chvrches in Feb which I am really looking forward to.
My reservation with following this thread is that I am unlikely to be able to see any of the bands the rest of you can without travelling quite far. I suspect I will get frustrated.
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Dec 2018
11:07am, 7 Dec 2018
2,096 posts
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Goofee
I saw The Skints earlier this year supporting NOFX, having previously seen them at Reading Festival a few years back. I was unimpressed back then, but what an improvement! I bought all their CDs the following day (Yes, I still buy CDs  )
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Dec 2018
11:10am, 7 Dec 2018
2,097 posts
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Goofee
Well... I didn't buy all their CDs, that would have been impossible, just one copy of each release.
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Dec 2018
11:33am, 7 Dec 2018
10,933 posts
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Cavey
NOFX, there's a blast from the past!! Saw them at Reading in 1995!! It was an iconic line up that year, but only saw about 5 bands because I spent most of the time drunk by my tent
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Dec 2018
11:49am, 7 Dec 2018
2,099 posts
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Goofee
I went to Reading most years it was on 1981-1990 (quite easy as I live here) but by '95 I had kids of 2 & 3 years old so festival attending was out! Would have loved to have seen NOFX back then, I go at least once every time they are over now.
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Dec 2018
11:55am, 7 Dec 2018
10,934 posts
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Cavey
I was 18 in 1995, and clearly too stupid to appreciate what was on offer!! Think they'd be a bit too full on for me these days. Used to love all that punk / hardcore stuff - Pennywise, Rancid, Descendants, Sick of it All etc. Never seen any of them live though.
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Dec 2018
11:59am, 7 Dec 2018
3,611 posts
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1step2far
Half pint... I had similar thoughts, although you'll have to travel further than me. But I decided to follow to discover new bands and then see if they come anywhere near here!
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Dec 2018
12:04pm, 7 Dec 2018
2,100 posts
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Goofee
I still very much enjoy that sort of stuff, the Lock Up tent at Reading in recent years has been excellent for it. Saw the Descendents there a few years back whilst the tent was almost empty as Foo Fighters were on the main stage. A personal highlight was Star Fucking Hipsters before they sort of imploded, very pleased I managed to catch them!
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Dec 2018
12:25pm, 7 Dec 2018
4,212 posts
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The Scribbler
Great thread! I realised that I'm in danger of losing track of gigs I've been to this year, so made a quick list. Will have to check my ticket stubs as I'm sure I've missed a few:
Kodo drummers
Nils Frahm
Belle and Sebastian
Grandmaster Flash
Baloji
The Feeling
U2
Afro Celt Sound system
Still to come - The Unthanks and Divine Comedy before the end of the year.
We have pretty varied tastes here in the Scribbler household, love live music and have some awesome local venues.
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Dec 2018
12:44pm, 7 Dec 2018
10,935 posts
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Cavey
That's some list! What's your favourite local venue?
I think round these parts mine is probably Brudenell Social Club.
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