Manchester Ritz gig or whatever it was.

[iesus]

I did get a nice mug though.

Take care. It's not dishwasher-proof ... ...

True mine has half the logo at the bottom after using it for a couple of months. Also broke to 3 pieces but i fixed it didn't use Kintsugi technique ... but some glue did the job and now using it to store my pens and pencils at the office

[Grufti]

I would agree with the not standing still, or harking back argument if the artist was still creating and releasing new (or even some) material in a recognised way evolving over time with a back catalogue that does not stop in92. Bandcamp releases for example, or proper live sessions.

But surely he is not or has not done?

All there is to find are bootlegs for the last decades are they not?

So if its a case of occasional touring then why not adopt a persona?

Or a hat.

Heino advertises for Smartmobil

Thank you for the tips about the mug.

[Being645]

I did get a nice mug though.

Take care. It's not dishwasher-proof ... ...

True mine has half the logo at the bottom after using it for a couple of months. Also broke to 3 pieces but i fixed it didn't use Kintsugi technique ... but some glue did the job and now using it to store my pens and pencils at the office

You will be pleased to hear that they have some with them at their merchandise store. So you can get a new one in Athens ... ...

[Pista]

Or a hat.

You like hats don't you?

[czuczu]

Or a hat.

You like hats don't you?

Your hat's all off and i'm gone away..

[stufarq]

I think he should wear a sombrero. Ben could wear a policeman's helmet. And as the only member of the band to actually move during performance, Chris should have one of those Australian hats with corks hanging from it. Every time his head goes up and down, the corks would be all over the place. It'd be hilarious. If you could see it through the smoke.

[Being645]

I think he should wear a sombrero. Ben could wear a policeman's helmet. And as the only member of the band to actually move during performance, Chris should have one of those Australian hats with corks hanging from it. Every time his head goes up and down, the corks would be all over the place. It'd be hilarious. If you could see it through the smoke.

[Nikolas Vitus Lagartija]

I think he should wear a sombrero. Ben could wear a policeman's helmet. And as the only member of the band to actually move during performance, Chris should have one of those Australian hats with corks hanging from it. Every time his head goes up and down, the corks would be all over the place. It'd be hilarious. If you could see it through the smoke.

that made me laugh out loud. On the recent tour, all three of them were pretty active to be fair. And on the hat front, I was pleased to count a record low of just the one amongst the crowd at the Glasgow gig, although to be fair a combination of FOTN and Whitby has probably encouraged the dressing-up crowd to spend their pennies elsewhere this month.

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I think he should wear a sombrero. Ben could wear a policeman's helmet. And as the only member of the band to actually move during performance, Chris should have one of those Australian hats with corks hanging from it. Every time his head goes up and down, the corks would be all over the place. It'd be hilarious. If you could see it through the smoke.

that made me laugh out loud. On the recent tour, all three of them were pretty active to be fair. And on the hat front, I was pleased to count a record low of just the one amongst the crowd at the Glasgow gig, although to be fair a combination of FOTN and Whitby has probably encouraged the dressing-up crowd to spend their pennies elsewhere this month.

Hmmm maybe that was me in Glasgow but in my defence it isn't a sombrero and I do wear it generally...

[Nikolas Vitus Lagartija]

Hmmm maybe that was me in Glasgow but in my defence it isn't a sombrero and I do wear it generally...

No offence intended. The one I saw looked like a kid's cowboy hat and was worn by someone about six rows back on the left hand side (aka Ben's side, or Marx's side in old money).

[SmileySister]

I'm not gonna give some smart arse in depth analysis of the Leeds and Manchester gigs.

Here's my review:-

They were ace & I loved every minute of both experiences. I laughed too hard, I drank too much, I sang too loud & I smiled until my face ached.

I met old friends and new and I had a blast. In my opinion, that's what it's all about. If you go with a s**t attitude, it will be s**t. I thought Andrew was brilliant and it was great to see him happy and enjoying himself. He entertained.

I thought the boys were great and was so pleased to see 'a band' and not Andrew and 2 'hired hands' as some people had described them. They care about each other and show loyalty and that makes me happy.

I enjoyed the set list and would've only swapped a few songs purely for nostalgia.

I met some great people from this forum - you know who you are

[Poisonheart]

I've got to agree with SmileySister and a few other people who commented on the atmosphere at Manchester. It was undoubtably friendly, and accessible. I didn't see any idiots, trouble etc.

I first got to see the Sisters as a youth from Wakefield in the early 80's and to add perspective, I also have known Chris Catalyst since he was a kid himself supporting my old band almost 20 years ago. I had no problem blending the two eras. They played well, performed well. My wife and I had a great time.

Bravo Sisters et al

[Nikolas Vitus Lagartija]

Great to hear all these positive reviews (backed up by the YT clips). @poisonheart, which gigs were you at in the early days ? I well remember the Wakey crew at many of the gigs in 83 with their "God Squad" chants and human pyramid building adding massively to the atmosphere. Don't think my back would be up to it these days, mind.

[iesus]

Take care. It's not dishwasher-proof ... ...

True mine has half the logo at the bottom after using it for a couple of months. Also broke to 3 pieces but i fixed it didn't use Kintsugi technique ... but some glue did the job and now using it to store my pens and pencils at the office

You will be pleased to hear that they have some with them at their merchandise store. So you can get a new one in Athens ... ...

That's great news! I can buy a third backup

I think he should wear a sombrero. Ben could wear a policeman's helmet. And as the only member of the band to actually move during performance, Chris should have one of those Australian hats with corks hanging from it. Every time his head goes up and down, the corks would be all over the place. It'd be hilarious. If you could see it through the smoke.

[Mav787]

I'm not gonna give some smart arse in depth analysis of the Leeds and Manchester gigs.

Here's my review:-

They were ace & I loved every minute of both experiences. I laughed too hard, I drank too much, I sang too loud & I smiled until my face ached.

I met old friends and new and I had a blast. In my opinion, that's what it's all about. If you go with a s**t attitude, it will be s**t. I thought Andrew was brilliant and it was great to see him happy and enjoying himself. He entertained.

I thought the boys were great and was so pleased to see 'a band' and not Andrew and 2 'hired hands' as some people had described them. They care about each other and show loyalty and that makes me happy.

I enjoyed the set list and would've only swapped a few songs purely for nostalgia.

I met some great people from this forum - you know who you are

I agree with this 100%.

Especially the attitude bit.

I had a great time at all the gigs.

[Poisonheart]

Great to hear all these positive reviews (backed up by the YT clips). @poisonheart, which gigs were you at in the early days ? I well remember the Wakey crew at many of the gigs in 83 with their "God Squad" chants and human pyramid building adding massively to the atmosphere. Don't think my back would be up to it these days, mind.

Mainly the ones local. Tiffanys, Brannigans (or was it Adam and Eves, can't remember), once in York, once or twice at The Warehouse. Never travelled far.

[Grufti]

Or a hat.

You like hats don't you?

"I think they should have new hats" as Stewie said.
I needed mine this summer, such heat.

I think I'm best sticking to Lebanon Hanover, Metro Cult, She past away, Ghosts of dawn, Soft moon, Golden Apes etc

that seque's nicely into my next thoughts (and different thread) in a different section about the interesting bands from today.

[Nikolas Vitus Lagartija]

Great to hear all these positive reviews (backed up by the YT clips). @poisonheart, which gigs were you at in the early days ? I well remember the Wakey crew at many of the gigs in 83 with their "God Squad" chants and human pyramid building adding massively to the atmosphere. Don't think my back would be up to it these days, mind.

Mainly the ones local. Tiffanys, Brannigans (or was it Adam and Eves, can't remember), once in York, once or twice at The Warehouse. Never travelled far.

Wow, Brannigańs. Was that with Altered Images ?

[Poisonheart]

I don't think so. I don't ever recall seeing Altered Images.

I do remember there weren't many folk there and my friend and I got thrown out for being under 18 then I got headbutted by a skinhead at the train station.

[Nikolas Vitus Lagartija]

I don't think so. I don't ever recall seeing Altered Images.

I do remember there weren't many folk there and my friend and I got thrown out for being under 18 then I got headbutted by a skinhead at the train station.

Could it have been this one, then, with Screaming Abdabs? http://sisterswiki.org/Fri,_02-Oct-1981

[Poisonheart]

I don't think so. I don't ever recall seeing Altered Images.

I do remember there weren't many folk there and my friend and I got thrown out for being under 18 then I got headbutted by a skinhead at the train station.

Could it have been this one, then, with Screaming Abdabs? http://sisterswiki.org/Fri,_02-Oct-1981

I'm going to say yes to that one for a few reasons even though I couldn't tell you who the other band were.
The timing seems about right (Oct/Nov) and on the link you sent it says small crowd which is why we got spotted for being underage. I would also agree with the statement about it being nothing to do with John Keenan as I got to know John in later life and I'm sure we would have discussed it.

[Nikolas Vitus Lagartija]

Impressive, not many old fans from 81 still around here (which is why I'm pestering you for details!). Looking at the increasingly complete wiki gigography, I suspect that the Tiffany's and York gigs you saw were the ones in early 82 around the time of the CNT single ? http://sisterswiki.org/Gigography

[Poisonheart]

Yes, you pretty much summed it up. Myself and my mates were into the Sisters early on. We latched on to people like Reggie (who worked in Record Exchange in Wakey Market) who were a couple of years older than us and seemed to know the band quite well. Fun times as we usually went to see The Exploited, GBH, Crass etc so this was very different. I'd also swear I saw the band in Wakefield, but can't be 100% on that, but if we did I would say The Strafford Arms? A lot of the Wakey lot seemed to "fall out" with the Sisters after Wayne joined, and to be honest my interest dwindled about that time too. Whether it was influenced by my mates doing the same? Who knows? Good days though.

[Nikolas Vitus Lagartija]

Very interesting. I too found the 84/85 less fun when the band were in the more pompous and bombastic phase, and you had the hassle of having to buy tickets in advance etc. Were you one of the guys who had the red on black TSOM t-shirts? I was well jealous of those back in the day. Have heard other rumours of a Wakey gig back in early 82 so you might be right. But then again, it's probably just my faulty memory letting me down again.

[Poisonheart]

I'd love to sound cool and say "yes" to the red on black shirt question, but, I am now honestly not sure whether it's true or just because you put the idea in my old head.