Rob Gretton Memorial Gig — Forum Archive

25 May 2004, 05:31

Originally posted by Spotnick I wouldn't mind to get some news from the band's management of course, but well, it's not that important, we know it anyways when it happens!

I think some bridges might have to be built first - there's no reason for the band's management to want to provide information to this site at the moment, not when WIM has a link with the band themselves. If you really want to be taken seriously as something of benefit to the band's management, a whole load of changes will be needed round here, such as clamping down on the promotion of illegal file sharing (which to be fair was done) and stamping on idiots claiming to have the new songs on minidisc (which could well have turned out very nasty had the song ever found its way into the public domain via this means). There's a great online community here, but that in itself won't pave the way to acceptance and accreditation, which is what you seem to want !

25 May 2004, 05:46

Originally posted by Rocket Mick > Originally posted by Facthunt 6 months worth - that's about 12 pints for you isn't it?

And he didn't buy any of them! :jawdrop: BTW the first drink i bought him was a PINT OF COKE...but he told me not to mention it so i won't!:p

Baldy Bast:D Dunno where to begin, cheers have to go out to Uncle Liam for being a beer monster and keeping me out till 3 in the morning after the Mozzer gig, good to see you cheering on the Celts in O'Sheas as well young man Rickety Mick for being even camper than his big brother FRED ELLIOT. Pity we never got any pictures of him dancing - but his banter kept everyone amused / bemused all day, poor Ness didn't know what hit her. Johnny Giles and Mel as well, and JT (and Lucy later) for braving the Rocket too. I hope you found Nicky Mr Mac, I should also mention your stories are still fresh in the mind. 2 and a half grand :eek: Twas a pleasure to meet up with Liv and Kezbah, slightly less of a pleasure to bump into Major though :nod: I think I have pictures with just about everyone again, including two of the young lads from Shameless. MAD FOR IT. who were outside Dukes. Shame you couldn't get on board any earlier Frads - you missed a good one, and no doubt big Al will be gutted too. Missed Mickey Way and missus and Iain and Bunny too. Nevertheless a great craic had by everyone, look forward to the next pish up later this year.

Here's to Rob :beer: :smoking:

25 May 2004, 08:48

Originally posted by Major Tarantino > Originally posted by Johnny Giles> > Major T, Liam - NOs future is safe with mad young fans like you

Ditto!

:clap:

25 May 2004, 08:50

Can i just point out once again that i did not keep a mr Hugh Sludden out until 3am sunday morning. He is a responsible adult who took an impressionable 20 year old and showed him a dark world of all day drinking. :evil4:

Seriously Shug, you have to get that answer machine message to me

25 May 2004, 11:48

anyone manage to remember what acr played ??

25 May 2004, 13:03

Originally posted by PAUL TROWELL anyone manage to remember what acr played ??

A brilliant version of WON'T STOP LOVING YOU and SHACK UP...the rest i have heard some but don't know the titles. What i was amazed at was the UNUSUAL whistles,the COWBELL and various other STRANGER type instruments,sometimes two being played by ONE member of the group.Excellent LIVE band and will be digging out all my OLD FACTORY stuff to check them out.I will be going to see them play again with or WITHOUT HOOKY!Well done lads...........

26 May 2004, 07:06

Originally posted by Major Tarantino > Originally posted by Johnny Giles> > Major T, Liam - NOs future is safe with mad young fans like you

Ooh 'ello.

26 May 2004, 07:10

They didn't play "Flight"!!!!!!!!!!!

26 May 2004, 08:02

acr tend to have quite a "rigid" set..(it is fantastic normally)..i was just wondering if they fluctuated for this special occasion.

before someone mentions it i realise heart and soul is about as big a fluctuation as you get..

you guys were lucky to catch them...there are not many better live bands

26 May 2004, 08:56

I spoke to Martin Moscrop about the lack of Flight and he said it wasnt really fitting with the night. He's got a point.

As for the ACR setlist. Its around somewhere. I'm back in manchester, i will TRY and and find it. I think i had it when i got in on monday morning. If i find it, rest assured i will scan it and upload it.

27 May 2004, 05:24

what was brian lara like?

27 May 2004, 10:25

I'm really disappointed I missed this gig. :( All the reviews I've read seem to reflect a really moving night full of great music and genuine performances in honour of a departed mate. Just a shame that I had an exam on the day! :cry: Otherwise I would've been on the train to MancLand in a shot.

Rowetta's photos are really interesting, nice one there! Gives us folks who didn't have the chance to go a feeling of what the overall night was like. I would've loved to have seen ACR doing Won't Stop Loving You, and of course Barney's stuff with Doves. Actually, Doves are really one of my favourite bands since I had a chance to meet them on the Last Broadcast tour and they were very down-to-earth and just nice geezers. Was very sorry to hear Jimi's mother had passed away shortly before the gig.

Cheers, Ally.

28 May 2004, 06:36

Gotta say one of the best threads I've seen for a long time. Pissed off I wasn't there but too many miles away. Last time I was in the Ritz was 89 - still got the bouncy floor?

28 May 2004, 08:48

Originally posted by Mulv Gotta say one of the best threads I've seen for a long time. Pissed off I wasn't there but too many miles away. Last time I was in the Ritz was 89 - still got the bouncy floor?

It isn't quite as bouncy. I was having a chat with someone about it and apparently they have re-laid it. You still stick to the carpet though :)

29 May 2004, 12:49

After my chat with Stephen Morris which was went opened up with me asking him "are you stephen morris" I got the impression he was a very genuine down to earth person. The Doves appear to be the same, unlike Badly Drawn Boy who could only be seen being interviewed.

I think the Doves are possibly one of the best bands to come out of Manchester since Joy Division/New Order. The Happy Mondays are not to my musical taste but I regonise their talent and I am very greatful for Rowetta for posting the pictures up of the night.

30 May 2004, 05:31

Originally posted by Uncle Liam I spoke to Martin Moscrop about the lack of Flight and he said it wasnt really fitting with the night. He's got a point.

Not sure I understand this? There's nothing untoward in the lyrics - or is it simply because it's too mournful and the night was supposed to be a celebration? Then again, they played Heart & Soul.

Who phoned me in the US with BLT then?! Cheers, whoever it was.

30 May 2004, 10:43

The floor was bouncing when I was on it for BLT.....but that's probably cos we also had Major, The Rocket and Liam pongoing :evil4: