Bad things about Gigs

Right,

people who dress in white shirts (particualrly the ones with blue lines going down) and jeans should be BANNED from going to gigs. Inspirals in Oldham last night, not only is there the worlds worst ever DJ present, ("Inspirals will be on very shortly, so get your drinks in!" a full 50 minutes before they came onstage, and every three minutes until the gig started) but there were these lads dancing to whatever was on like they were a strange mix of yer gran dancing to Karma Chamaleon and Eddie the Eagle. What twats. Especially the one who said "Is there a band on here tonight?" on his way in.

Next. A special mention to the slut who kept on accusing Alex on groping her, even though he had a drink in each of his hand. Not to mention she was a fucking dog. This caused Alex to move, and because he moved, as soon as there was a crowd surge this girl fell on her arse and started crying. Of course, as a result of this, Cath, Nick the Taxi Driver and myself had to listen to this story over and over again.

on a related note, Teenage girls should be BANNED from going to any proper gigs. They all hang around down the front, and as soon as it starts, they cant cope and cause inconvenience for everyone by having to push there way out and be carried out, usually kicking someone in the face. So far this year this has happenned at Manc V Cancer, The Ordinary Boys, Upteen Morrissey gigs, two Foo fighters Gigs, Editors and no doubt a few more. A right royal pain in the arse.

Security at gigs can fuck off as well. 90% of the time these people are just being complete CUNTS. At least the ones last night realised they were in a losing battle and gave up after two songs.

Anyone else who has similar experience should post here.

Oh yeah, and those goths who hang around gigs and just stand there looking glum (you know who you are) should fuck off, take that eyeliner off and get a haircut.

When you lose a shoe in the throng,and wait behind until the place clears and there are 7 shoes on the floor and not one of them is yours,is pretty shite.

Or when you drop a gurner on the floor,like I did at a Charlatans gig at Newcastle Mayfair when I was much younger,and scramble round at people's feet with a lighter looking for it...Also,lack of clean breathable air in a tightly packed moshpit,that forces you to take breaks from said moshpit!

Sticky gunky floors that make a huge sucking/ripping noise when you lift your foot up a tiny bit - they really piss me off - like trying to dance/bob/mosh/etc on fucking treacle.

Blokes who dance holding their ciggies aloft - and yes, sooner or later someone is going to get their eyeball singed. Stupid inconsiderate twats!

No ventilation when the temperature rises - another thing I can't stand.

Come to think of it most gig environments are really serious disaster zones waiting to happen. Lots of times I've done them in the past everyone has to squeeze through just one exit to get out. Not good. There has to be a new compulsory law / health and safety legislation governing this in the future but I doubt it will happen until a terrible tragedy unfolds first.

Uncle Liam wrote: Right,

people who dress in white shirts (particualrly the ones with blue lines going down) and jeans should be BANNED from going to gigs. Inspirals in Oldham last night, not only is there the worlds worst ever DJ present, ("Inspirals will be on very shortly, so get your drinks in!" a full 50 minutes before they came onstage, and every three minutes until the gig started) but there were these lads dancing to whatever was on like they were a strange mix of yer gran dancing to Karma Chamaleon and Eddie the Eagle. What twats. Especially the one who said "Is there a band on here tonight?" on his way in.

Next. A special mention to the slut who kept on accusing Alex on groping her, even though he had a drink in each of his hand. Not to mention she was a fucking dog. This caused Alex to move, and because he moved, as soon as there was a crowd surge this girl fell on her arse and started crying. Of course, as a result of this, Cath, Nick the Taxi Driver and myself had to listen to this story over and over again.

on a related note, Teenage girls should be BANNED from going to any proper gigs. They all hang around down the front, and as soon as it starts, they cant cope and cause inconvenience for everyone by having to push there way out and be carried out, usually kicking someone in the face. So far this year this has happenned at Manc V Cancer, The Ordinary Boys, Upteen Morrissey gigs, two Foo fighters Gigs, Editors and no doubt a few more. A right royal pain in the arse.

Security at gigs can fuck off as well. 90% of the time these people are just being complete CUNTS. At least the ones last night realised they were in a losing battle and gave up after two songs.

Anyone else who has similar experience should post here.

Oh yeah, and those goths who hang around gigs and just stand there looking glum (you know who you are) should fuck off, take that eyeliner off and get a haircut.

More casual misogyny there than in any other single post of yours, Liam. Quite an achievement.

By 'Eck! My Neck! wrote: Sticky gunky floors that make a huge sucking/ripping noise when you lift your foot up a tiny bit - they really piss me off - like trying to dance/bob/mosh/etc on fucking treacle.

Blokes who dance holding their ciggies aloft - and yes, sooner or later someone is going to get their eyeball singed. Stupid inconsiderate twats!

No ventilation when the temperature rises - another thing I can't stand.

Come to think of it most gig environments are really serious disaster zones waiting to happen. Lots of times I've done them in the past everyone has to squeeze through just one exit to get out. Not good. There has to be a new compulsory law / health and safety legislation governing this in the future but I doubt it will happen until a terrible tragedy unfolds first.

I understand your point but do we really want health and safety doing their thing in a gig environment..... Can you even imagine?!?

Do you think maybe it's just that your getting too old and sensible for it now?

Minx wrote:

By 'Eck! My Neck! wrote: Sticky gunky floors that make a huge sucking/ripping noise when you lift your foot up a tiny bit - they really piss me off - like trying to dance/bob/mosh/etc on fucking treacle.

Blokes who dance holding their ciggies aloft - and yes, sooner or later someone is going to get their eyeball singed. Stupid inconsiderate twats!

No ventilation when the temperature rises - another thing I can't stand.

Come to think of it most gig environments are really serious disaster zones waiting to happen. Lots of times I've done them in the past everyone has to squeeze through just one exit to get out. Not good. There has to be a new compulsory law / health and safety legislation governing this in the future but I doubt it will happen until a terrible tragedy unfolds first.

I understand your point but do we really want health and safety doing their thing in a gig environment..... Can you even imagine?!?

Do you think maybe it's just that your getting too old and sensible for it now?

Sensible????? Have you seen some of this fellas posts???

Bad things about gigs:

1. When they're on during the week. Don't venues and organisers realise most of us have jobs to go to in the morning? IMO, all gigs should be on Fridays and Saturdays.
2. The fact that tickets always sell out so quickly.
3. Having to leave early.
4. Gig Bitches (i.e. people who've come purely to slag off the band). I've seen these people at gigs before and they really piss me off. Why come to see a band you don't like and then sit and slate them? What's the point?

Yeah, i can't understand why they do gigs on a school night. The audience would be much better if they felt they could have a few drinks with no work the day after.

I hate people who invade your space. Alright it's crammed at the front, but even at the back, i always seem to get some really tall bloke come stand right in front of me.

Moody women who tick you off for invading their space!

Boatraceface wrote: Moody women who tick you off for invading their space!

:mad4: I'll be bringing my rolling pin to Blackpool!

Only you would make Shug look tall Hicksy.

(did you find a working net elsewhere mate or actually remember any of my sage wisdom? LOL...dunno why I'm even asking now I read it).

Worst thing about gigs now that I am an old unhealthy wanker is the lack of ventilation, not only does this caue insane temperatures, but n000 heaving bawling toe-rags reduces the available oxygen far too much. If you can hump 30KW of PA round the country you can put a coupla fuckin huge fans in the truck :D

Oh, and fog machines, much as I totally believe that all anyone needs is 3 fogs and a strobe....the fog oil is DEATH to vocal chords, sing along to the band in a cloud of it and next day you are croaking....even seen it hit Barney a few times, like he needs encouragement to split notes.

People!

Uncle Liam wrote: Right,

people who dress in white shirts (particualrly the ones with blue lines going down) and jeans should be BANNED from going to gigs. Inspirals in Oldham last night, not only is there the worlds worst ever DJ present, ("Inspirals will be on very shortly, so get your drinks in!" a full 50 minutes before they came onstage, and every three minutes until the gig started) but there were these lads dancing to whatever was on like they were a strange mix of yer gran dancing to Karma Chamaleon and Eddie the Eagle. What twats. Especially the one who said "Is there a band on here tonight?" on his way in.

Next. A special mention to the slut who kept on accusing Alex on groping her, even though he had a drink in each of his hand. Not to mention she was a fucking dog. This caused Alex to move, and because he moved, as soon as there was a crowd surge this girl fell on her arse and started crying. Of course, as a result of this, Cath, Nick the Taxi Driver and myself had to listen to this story over and over again.

on a related note, Teenage girls should be BANNED from going to any proper gigs. They all hang around down the front, and as soon as it starts, they cant cope and cause inconvenience for everyone by having to push there way out and be carried out, usually kicking someone in the face. So far this year this has happenned at Manc V Cancer, The Ordinary Boys, Upteen Morrissey gigs, two Foo fighters Gigs, Editors and no doubt a few more. A right royal pain in the arse.

Security at gigs can fuck off as well. 90% of the time these people are just being complete CUNTS. At least the ones last night realised they were in a losing battle and gave up after two songs.

Anyone else who has similar experience should post here.

Oh yeah, and those goths who hang around gigs and just stand there looking glum (you know who you are) should fuck off, take that eyeliner off and get a haircut.

The post of someone who's bitter that they're not the only person at a gig, and that other people like the band that he's going to see.

Shug wrote: Jarvo's elbows. Gary Mac and Our Kid trying to Stage Dive in reverse. Gary Mac and Our Kid going topless. All these half wits with them Hawaiin T-Shirts. People in shorts. People who cannae sing who sing along to every word whilst jumping up and down all over the place. Tall people. People who wear sunglasses inside. Sweaty People. Too many people at the front meaning I can't even reach into me pocket for a fag. Too many people at the front meaning I spill beer being held in both hands. Celebrity fans who are miserable cunts when you say hello. People who don't say Thanks when you've just picked them up from the floor and Liam.

Celebrity fans????? Are you talking about Alex?????

And you missed out security bastards at Ally Pally who wouldn't let you light up a ciggy!

Christopher Owens wrote:

Uncle Liam wrote: Right,

people who dress in white shirts (particualrly the ones with blue lines going down) and jeans should be BANNED from going to gigs. Inspirals in Oldham last night, not only is there the worlds worst ever DJ present, ("Inspirals will be on very shortly, so get your drinks in!" a full 50 minutes before they came onstage, and every three minutes until the gig started) but there were these lads dancing to whatever was on like they were a strange mix of yer gran dancing to Karma Chamaleon and Eddie the Eagle. What twats. Especially the one who said "Is there a band on here tonight?" on his way in.

Next. A special mention to the slut who kept on accusing Alex on groping her, even though he had a drink in each of his hand. Not to mention she was a fucking dog. This caused Alex to move, and because he moved, as soon as there was a crowd surge this girl fell on her arse and started crying. Of course, as a result of this, Cath, Nick the Taxi Driver and myself had to listen to this story over and over again.

on a related note, Teenage girls should be BANNED from going to any proper gigs. They all hang around down the front, and as soon as it starts, they cant cope and cause inconvenience for everyone by having to push there way out and be carried out, usually kicking someone in the face. So far this year this has happenned at Manc V Cancer, The Ordinary Boys, Upteen Morrissey gigs, two Foo fighters Gigs, Editors and no doubt a few more. A right royal pain in the arse.

Security at gigs can fuck off as well. 90% of the time these people are just being complete CUNTS. At least the ones last night realised they were in a losing battle and gave up after two songs.

Anyone else who has similar experience should post here.

Oh yeah, and those goths who hang around gigs and just stand there looking glum (you know who you are) should fuck off, take that eyeliner off and get a haircut.

The post of someone who's bitter that they're not the only person at a gig, and that other people like the band that he's going to see.

The post of someone who has no idea what they are talking about. But of course, you prefer stupid sit down gigs like KT Tunstall, dont you?

Uncle Liam wrote:

The post of someone who has no idea what they are talking about. But of course, you prefer stupid sit down gigs like KT Tunstall, dont you?

That was a standing gig.

You've reinforced the idea that you haven't got a clue about what you're talking about. Like when you said Killing Joke are a goth band.

Boatraceface wrote: When you lose a shoe in the throng,and wait behind until the place clears and there are 7 shoes on the floor and not one of them is yours,is pretty shite.

Or when you drop a gurner on the floor,like I did at a Charlatans gig at Newcastle Mayfair when I was much younger,and scramble round at people's feet with a lighter looking for it...Also,lack of clean breathable air in a tightly packed moshpit,that forces you to take breaks from said moshpit!

great point about the shoes thing.it happened to me,bunnymen at blackburn.except there was 5 shoes and one of them was mine,although it was very flat

Gropers who take advantage of you being squished with your arms in the air. Some think it's an opportunity to become a supportive bra!!!!

The girl in front of me during Doves at Manc Aid was accusing me of pushing her.Um, i wasnt.It was the person behind me pushing .And it's a fcukin mosh pit anyway! Stupid bitch

Flaming June wrote: The girl in front of me during Doves at Manc Aid was accusing me of pushing her.Um, i wasnt.It was the person behind me pushing .And it's a fcukin mosh pit anyway! Stupid bitch

He's right you know Its a moshpit of people avin it!Not a place to go and negotiate borders and territory.

The worst thing about a gig is usually the people complaining about the gig (therefore ruining it for the people who aren't as fussy) aka Liam.

Its clear,you and Liam really hit it off Jack!

I notice Liam's been quick in replying to my comments. Not!!

Christopher Owens wrote: I notice Liam's been quick in replying to my comments. Not!!

Would you share a pint of your druid fluid Chris?

No, Liam actually HAS A LIFE AND DOESNT SIT BY HIS COMPUTER ALL DAY and has been out seeing Inspiral Carpets again.

Apoligies to anyone who was expecting me to sit in on a saturday night and argue with a teenager and pretend goth.

Boatraceface wrote:

Christopher Owens wrote: I notice Liam's been quick in replying to my comments. Not!!

Would you share a pint of your druid fluid Chris?