FOTN / The M*****n Oct 22nd Brixton Academy.

Black_Dahlia · 24 Oct 2011, 09:00

Anyone else go? Wayne appeared to be fairly plastered (reminiscent of someones Mum after one too many gins) and still can't resist as dig at the Sisters.

The Neph's were thankfully awesome

Favourite bit of the night was the guy handing out flyers for Whitby Goth Weekend shouting at someone in the queue "Don't look away like you're too cool. You're at a f**king M*****n gig, none of you are cool!"

Nikolas Vitus Lagartija · 24 Oct 2011, 09:26

Black_Dahlia wrote:Anyone else go? Wayne appeared to be fairly plastered (reminiscent of someones Mum after one too many gins) and still can't resist as dig at the Sisters.

The Neph's were thankfully awesome

Favourite bit of the night was the guy handing out flyers for Whitby Goth Weekend shouting at someone in the queue "Don't look away like you're too cool. You're at a f**king M*****n gig, none of you are cool!"

Thanks for the mini-review so far.

Would love to hear more. And what does the "dig at the Sisters" comment refer to ?

Black_Dahlia · 24 Oct 2011, 09:35

After the first encore Wayne informed us that he would be deejaying at the aftershow party (down the road at the Jamm Club in Brixton), but he that he "wouldn't be playing any Sisters Of Mercy - but nevermind you can see 'em in a couple of weeks can't you? Pay your thirty five quid or whatever.."

Honestly - get over it love, move on!

miprs4 · 24 Oct 2011, 10:04

I do have to say, I quite enjoyed the Mish even if he was staggering about a bit....

I did post a few vids, one of them with the funny tsom dig

You can see it here...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqxz5RbwFUw

Nikolas Vitus Lagartija · 24 Oct 2011, 10:05

Black_Dahlia wrote: Honestly - get over it love, move on!

Thanks for the explanation. If that's the best he can manage after twenty-five years, perhaps he should move on. Still, probably enough to keep to keep the arguments raging over on Sisters Chat for another month or two.

Glad to hear the Nephs were on form. The usual playful banter from Carl, I would imagine ...

24 Oct 2011, 10:16

Black_Dahlia wrote:Favourite bit of the night was the guy handing out flyers for Whitby Goth Weekend shouting at someone in the queue "Don't look away like you're too cool. You're at a f**king M*****n gig, none of you are cool!"

good lad

Sita · 24 Oct 2011, 10:33

That cracked me up, Black Dahlia

Black_Dahlia · 24 Oct 2011, 12:35

Sita wrote:That cracked me up, Black Dahlia

I know - I creased up.

Black_Dahlia · 24 Oct 2011, 12:36

Nikolas Vitus Lagartija wrote:
Black_Dahlia wrote: Honestly - get over it love, move on!
Thanks for the explanation. If that's the best he can manage after twenty-five years, perhaps he should move on. Still, probably enough to keep to keep the arguments raging over on Sisters Chat for another month or two.

Glad to hear the Nephs were on form. The usual playful banter from Carl, I would imagine ...

By that you mean "Thank You. Goodnight" ? If so yep

taylor · 24 Oct 2011, 12:52

Neph amazing !

m*****n 3 old guy

Black_Dahlia · 24 Oct 2011, 14:34

taylor wrote:Neph amazing !
m*****n 3 old guy

I know

I almost didn't recognise Waynetta. Looked like someones 'trendy'uncle in a bomber jacket.

Being645 · 24 Oct 2011, 15:15

Black_Dahlia wrote:After the first encore Wayne informed us that he would be deejaying at the aftershow party (down the road at the Jamm Club in Brixton), but he that he "wouldn't be playing any Sisters Of Mercy - but nevermind you can see 'em in a couple of weeks can't you? Pay your thirty five quid or whatever.."

Honestly - get over it love, move on!

...

and yeah, we all know it, Wayne - God

is a Dj ...

Andie · 24 Oct 2011, 18:00

Black_Dahlia wrote:Anyone else go?

Almost went, then decided, whilst at the back of the queue, that I actually couldn't be bothered...

probably not the most financially astute decision I've ever made, but I'm happy with the result...

streamline · 24 Oct 2011, 19:19

Went, loved the Nephilim, left during the Mish - sound was a bit muddy and my mate and I were thirsty so we retreated to a local pub...

abridged · 24 Oct 2011, 19:31

ahem. How were Gene loves Jezebel? I have a soft spot....

SomeKindOfStranger · 24 Oct 2011, 22:04

Black_Dahlia wrote:After the first encore Wayne informed us that he would be deejaying at the aftershow party (down the road at the Jamm Club in Brixton), but he that he "wouldn't be playing any Sisters Of Mercy - but nevermind you can see 'em in a couple of weeks can't you? Pay your thirty five quid or whatever.."

Honestly - get over it love, move on!

I heard elsewhere that in the end he did, and played Marian in his set.

SomeKindOfStranger · 24 Oct 2011, 22:06

I went and had a really good gig. FOTN were just awesome (last exit for the lost was incredible) and I enjoyed The Missions set.

The queue was unbelievable..but then we found out about the priority queue for o2 customers and got in within minutes. Best seats, front row of the circle, and was sat with a pint before Gene Loves Jezebel struck up the 1st chord!

SomeKindOfStranger · 24 Oct 2011, 22:09

abridged wrote:ahem. How were Gene loves Jezebel? I have a soft spot....

they were ok. I dont know much of their stuff to be honest but they played well, they just seemed to lack a bit of oomph - and they started playing to a near-empty venue which couldnt have helped.

the-happening · 25 Oct 2011, 22:46

taylor wrote:Neph amazing !
m*****n 3 old guy

And Carl McCoy sure ain't no spring chicken

Luca you came to London for the gig?

taylor · 26 Oct 2011, 00:05

yes

Nikolas Vitus Lagartija · 26 Oct 2011, 09:28

Black_Dahlia wrote:
Nikolas Vitus Lagartija wrote: The usual playful banter from Carl, I would imagine ...
By that you mean "Thank You. Goodnight" ? If so yep

I always used to assume that this was because Carl didn't want the fans to hear his "A'right, mate ? Lavverly jabberly" speaking voice (rather than the affected gravelly "wooaaah" stage voice), but I've also heard that it's because he doesn't like to diturb the, erm, ritual.

A shame he didn't do more acting after the Richard Stanley film - with his accent and Ross Kemp-esque jaw-line, he'd have been perfect as a long-lost goff Mitchell half-brother (cue Peggy : "Oi ! Carl ! Have you been at the 'omepride again!"

weebleswobble · 26 Oct 2011, 15:59

London was ace, a great day out and both The Neph and Mish gave good gig.

Looking forward to Friday.

Mon Up The Dock.

Black_Dahlia · 26 Oct 2011, 17:22

Nikolas Vitus Lagartija wrote:
Black_Dahlia wrote:
Nikolas Vitus Lagartija wrote: The usual playful banter from Carl, I would imagine ...
By that you mean "Thank You. Goodnight" ? If so yep
I always used to assume that this was because Carl didn't want the fans to hear his "A'right, mate ? Lavverly jabberly" speaking voice (rather than the affected gravelly "wooaaah" stage voice), but I've also heard that it's because he doesn't like to diturb the, erm, ritual.

A shame he didn't do more acting after the Richard Stanley film - with his accent and Ross Kemp-esque jaw-line, he'd have been perfect as a long-lost goff Mitchell half-brother (cue Peggy : "Oi ! Carl ! Have you been at the 'omepride again!"

LOVE IT

Maisey · 26 Oct 2011, 20:19

Quiff Boy wrote:
Black_Dahlia wrote:Favourite bit of the night was the guy handing out flyers for Whitby Goth Weekend shouting at someone in the queue "Don't look away like you're too cool. You're at a f**king M*****n gig, none of you are cool!"
good lad

That was me. No, really.

I had a great night and thought both the Nephs and The Mish were ace. Crystal Ocean was a really highlight for me.

ribbons69 · 26 Oct 2011, 20:52

Maisey wrote:
I had a great night and thought both the Nephs and The Mish were ace. Crystal Ocean was a really highlight for me.

So did I. Sadly missed GLJ because of the stupid queue,but the choice of setlists by both bands was excellent,and I was grinning like a loon when Beyond The Pale went into Hands Across The Ocean.