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First reports not good, apparently there's a real lack of anything from the crowd, the band are ok but not a lot of movement. Gotta feeling Rocket will not be thrown out for agressive dancing tonight 
EDIT : Out Of Control has woke them up a bit.
EDIT : Temptation has picked the crowd up.
EDIT : Rocket is loving the mosh pit.
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EDIT : This is from earlier, yer main man from Elbow is now an honorary Viking. Pics to follow 
Shug wrote: First reports not good, apparently there's a real lack of anything from the crowd, the band are ok but not a lot of movement.
Pffttt... Northern softies.
Message from The Rocket :
Superb. Norbert, Hibster, Monty, Jert, PHD, Andrew Sayer, Greg, Bansheeman & Rosie in the mosh pit. Big up to Wino, Jarvo, Jemma, Dave, Canadia, Little Boy Lost, Julie, Alex, German Order & Several others.
Better than New Order! RM
Following on from the star spotting, was outside having a fag with Mani, asked him about Freebass, response "fuck knows" 
Enjoyed the gig
Bad Lieutenant's tunes sound loads better live, Twist of Fate was the highlight. The atmosphere really picked up though for the second half of the show.
Tighten Up and Out of Control straight into Temptation was cool. Crystal was good, all in all a bit weird seeing someone else up there though understandably 
The acoustic BLT is nice I think but prefer the normal version, and Transmission/LWTUA got everybody rocking after the audience had been a bit static.
The sound was really good. Great to see some of the old New Order crew again like Andy Liddle and Roger, and gotta say merci beaucoup to David Sultan for sorting out my tickets sorry I couldn't find you at the end mate. Good to speak to some people on here too cheers for the new badge Jarvo.
[orange]State of Love and Trust [/orange] wrote: Enjoyed the gig tonight
The band played really well and Bad Lieutenant's tunes really do sound loads better live, Twist of Fate was the highlight for me I think it's a great tune. The atmosphere really picked up though for the second half of the show.
Tighten Up was quality... and Out of Control straight into Temptation was fantastic. Crystal sounded great, all in all a bit weird seeing someone else up there though understandably
The acoustic BLT is nice I think, good to have in the set, and Transmission/LWTUA got everybody rocking.
Would definitely go and see them again, the sound was really good. Great to see some of the old New Order crew again like Andy Liddle and Roger, and gotta say merci beaucoup to David Sultan for sorting out my tickets sorry I couldn't find you at the end mate.
Good lad!.. glad you enjoyed it, and impressed at the impartial review.
Sorry i forget to mention THE HAC MUST BE reBUILT.Cheers NEIL:D
Couldn't even GIVE DIGGY MIKES ticket away.Still got it with STUB.
I'll give it a dust and frame it.
Still BETTER than NEW ORDER.
Had a good chat in the pub with Verysmallboy who posts here.He went to the same school as Barney and Hooky as he has mentioned here previously.
Good to see Dave LEGGY D and his missus.Respect to AL for banter and badges.Hibster was on top form as per usual.Geri,Julie and Rosie were a pleasure to meet again.Wino and daughter joined the happy throng.I must admit that seeing Norbert (GERMAN ORDER) dance with the GERMAN band in the pub was MANIC.Due to restrained drinking before the gig i managed to chat to several other regulars here e.g PHD BansheeMan(loon ball-haha) Monty (his description of his childs antics had me in fits!) Biginoil was let loose with a FALSE severed ARM and was rather rude.Whatever tickles your fancy.But once again thanks again to all those that tolerated me.Pity Diggy couldn't make it and sorry that quite a few of the old gang who went to Brighton and London didn't make it.
Regards Rocket Mick
Ps again i cannot remember the name of the guy whom i have met several times (last time was 2005 APOLLo) who posts here
That bloody German band was loud.So if you know who YOU are.. and you can call me TED not Shed!
[orange]State of Love and Trust [/orange] wrote: Enjoyed the gig tonight
The band played really well and Bad Lieutenant's tunes really do sound loads better live, Twist of Fate was the highlight for me I think it's a great tune. The atmosphere really picked up though for the second half of the show.
Tighten Up was quality... and Out of Control straight into Temptation was fantastic. Crystal sounded great, all in all a bit weird seeing someone else up there though understandably
The acoustic BLT is nice I think, good to have in the set, and Transmission/LWTUA got everybody rocking.
Would definitely go and see them again, the sound was really good. Great to see some of the old New Order crew again like Andy Liddle and Roger, and gotta say merci beaucoup to David Sultan for sorting out my tickets sorry I couldn't find you at the end mate.
Glad you enjoyed it as much as I did and good to hear you have the new pin. You have to get a tattoo now 
Shug wrote: Was it the same setlist as London - or did they do WFTSC as well?
I Don't recall it.Al mentioned they had dropped it.We both thought the BL set was "a bit shit" but eventually the old stuff made amends.Had to spend some time down front picking Rosie up off the floor.Behave NORBERT! Perfect Kiss was good...not on setlist though.I just sang it to myself on the lonely train ride home.
BinoSHED wrote: You look after that ticKeT ROCKY, it will be a collectors item, don't yer know!
I have a spare for the BL support of PSB in DECEMBER..thought NOT!:D
Shug wrote: He's a bit pissed and emotional
Bert, you could be in for a kickin
Yeah i bought a round.
RM wrote:
Shug wrote: He's a bit pissed and emotional
Bert, you could be in for a kickin
Yeah i bought a round.
round and round eh !
Glad they stood to do BLT with the 2 guitars and Barney holding duff mike. How did the after party go?Probably hear after lunch!
Couldn't hear all the banter between songs but Barney seemed well pleased with the group.I didn't really know their new stuff that well since only owning it for ten days.The sound was ok and lights alright.I could barely make out STE until i got right down to front.Is this my eyesight failing /old age or just the stage set up?
One or two mentioned that HOOKY was not missed.Obviously a different group and time to move on.I just hope HOOKY plays some gigs soon as i think it will be well received.As for them playing together as NEW ORDER only time will tell.Doubts EVEN here.If they do i'll get a job..
The Haçienda must be (re)Built wrote: Following on from the star spotting, was outside having a fag with Mani, asked him about Freebass, response "fuck knows"
:D :D :D very talkative man this man...
[orange]State of Love and Trust [/orange] wrote: Enjoyed the gig tonight
The band played really well and Bad Lieutenant's tunes really do sound loads better live, Twist of Fate was the highlight for me I think it's a great tune. The atmosphere really picked up though for the second half of the show.
Tighten Up was quality... and Out of Control straight into Temptation was fantastic. Crystal sounded great, all in all a bit weird seeing someone else up there though understandably
The acoustic BLT is nice I think, good to have in the set, and Transmission/LWTUA got everybody rocking.
Would definitely go and see them again, the sound was really good. Great to see some of the old New Order crew again like Andy Liddle and Roger, and gotta say merci beaucoup to David Sultan for sorting out my tickets sorry I couldn't find you at the end mate.
Good read and review, thanx
Euuhhm, did ur dad go and see them?
I can confirm roger does not play keyboards
2 reasons, 1 is that barney telling him to adjust the levels kind of shows he was just doing the sound & 2 I asked him & he said no, it was just a tiny stage in that London
If he looks a bit like ROSS BRAWNS scruffy brother he was at the right hand side of the stage.I watched him for several minutes just before leaving.Managed to stay to the very end and caught train with a minute to spare.Glad it was so near to OXFORD ROAD. Ps i also mixed up Verysmallboy and Littleboylost.Apologies
Oh yeah & a very small boy was there who also went to school with them, who I confused with little boy lost, soz about that! (though I did spot a mcnabb t shirt, presumablythat was little boy lost)
RM wrote:
Shug wrote: He's a bit pissed and emotional
Bert, you could be in for a kickin
Yeah i bought a round.
Were you wearing a Hawaiian shirt?
Burt Reynolds wrote:
RM wrote:
Shug wrote: He's a bit pissed and emotional
Bert, you could be in for a kickin
Yeah i bought a round.
Were you wearing a Hawaiian shirt?
I was VERY casual.Had my black O'NEILL Surfing Jacket.Superb.White shirt with the badge i won here at NOOL reads I'M THE GREATEST. Dark blue jeans and BRASHER walking(careful BURT) boots.Need these to run faster.
Oh a BERGHAUS hat at one stage so JEMMA wouldn't recognize me as we went into pub!
RM wrote:
Burt Reynolds wrote:
RM wrote:
Shug wrote: He's a bit pissed and emotional
Bert, you could be in for a kickin
Yeah i bought a round.
Were you wearing a Hawaiian shirt?
I was VERY casual.Had my black O'NEILL Surfing Jacket.Superb.White shirt with the badge i won here at NOOL reads I'M THE GREATEST.
So the Chorley Autumn collection then?
On behalf of one half of the verysmalllittleboylost combo can I say thanks to Rocket, Al and Hibster for the chinwag in Rain. had a great night and still can't believe its the same old Barney I first met 42 years ago.
a very small boy wrote: On behalf of one half of the verysmalllittleboylost combo can I say thanks to Rocket, Al and Hibster for the chinwag in Rain. had a great night and still can't believe its the same old Barney I first met 42 years ago.
Surprised you can remember that far baaaaack Chris. Glad to hear it went well
It’s a good job we arranged to meet in Rain Bar, as it was quite a turn out. Present - forgive me if I’ve forgotten anybody:
Me, Canadia, Leggy D, Rocket Mick, Wino and daughter Jess, Jert, Al Jarvis, Big Clive/ATR, Norbert, 2 of the German Order, Andrew Sawyer + 2, Natalie T and husband Troy (over from North Carralaarner), PHD, Biginoil, Hibster, Darren (Gab’s Wish), Janette, Monty, Bansheeman, Minx, Greg*, Ted Baker + 2, Tim, Geno, Hacienda Niel, Julie, Rosie and friend and Carlos (BWFC buddy to me and Nobby).
Before meeting in Rainbar, the lads went to the Temple Bar, where they bumped into Guy Garvey (Elbow). Al has a picture of him sporting a Vikings Badge
German Order must have been impressed as there was an Oktoberfest theme in Rain Bar, complete with Bavarian Ooompah band. Nobby got into the spirit of things and got up dancing on his own. Me and Monty joined in later and Canadia ended up on the trombone.
The Ritz was heaving, a good turn out for the band. I was at the upstairs bar with Rocket and Andrew, when they launched into This is Home (my favourite BL so far). I thrust a tenner into Rocket’s hands and rushed to the balcony to watch. Went back to the bar and Rocket gave me my money back and a brandy – result!!!
* Greg sent somebody a text at 6pm saying he was thinking of coming, next thing we know he’s bopping at the side of us in the Ritz – every credit!
It was nice to see Jack Hook at the gig. I went over and introduced Canadia to him (which he won’t thank me for – she didn’t come up for air)!!
We then went down Oxford Road to try to get in the Aftershow party but it had sold out – bummer. We did get to meet Mani though, he was outside having a smoke and posed for pictures with us all – good lad!
Had a brilliant night, it was almost like being at a New Order gig. I can’t wait for Paris – bring it on!
Who was the young man...about 19 with the USA New Order shirt on that AL and others spoke to....i just smiled as he showed his ID!Nice guy.
Sorry I didn't know Little Boy Lost and Geri were there! Nobody introduced me (which is probably a good thing)
RM wrote: Who was the young man...about 19 with the USA New Order shirt on that AL and others spoke to....i just smiled as he showed his ID!Nice guy.
Geno!
Missy Jem wrote: Sorry I didn't know Little Boy Lost and Geri were there! Nobody introduced me (which is probably a good thing)
Yes he had very interesting views on BARNEY and HOOKY.Cool guy that knew them before they were famous.He likes meeting stars and so enjoyed my company!
I hope for some more YouTube vids, especially Poisenous Intent and This is Home. - where is the pray emoticon?
RM wrote: Who was the young man...about 19 with the USA New Order shirt on that AL and others spoke to....i just smiled as he showed his ID!Nice guy.
Jack?!?!? 
BinoSHED wrote: Mick
Did Barney have an auto cue?
Same question as "does cat love milk?"
Yes, he has Mike.
Great gig- crowd quiet until second half - apart from those of us at the front where chaos ensued. BL songs were pretty good live - Jake was a good addition and there was some friendly avuncular banter from Bernard. Twist of fate and this is home were excellent. Obviously most people were there for the NO + related stuff and this didn't disappoint. Out of control and tighten up were my personal highlights - tighten up was brilliant. Apologies for not meeting many - but did get to meet the Darlo order at the front. There was a couple at the front who kept asking people to calm down as there was too much jumping!!
Very enjoyable stuff.
I had a fab time. Though the BL stuff was very good, a big thanks( sorry I can't remember your name ) to whoever posted the link for the tracks download. I have been listening to them on repeat for a few weeks now. Just as well cos I only received the boxset on Wednesday!!
Obviously the gig got better as the songs interested the crowd more. Sorry I didn't say hello to anyone I was near the back with my hubby who wasn't drinking unlike moi!
Did anyone catch the face on the guy on the balcony, on the right, about 2nd/3rd in from the stage. He had a right gob on...wasn't any of you was it?!
Jane wrote: I had a fab time. Though the BL stuff was very good, a big thanks( sorry I can't remember your name ) to whoever posted the link for the tracks download. I have been listening to them on repeat for a few weeks now. Just as well cos I only received the boxset on Wednesday!!
Obviously the gig got better as the songs interested the crowd more. Sorry I didn't say hello to anyone I was near the back with my hubby who wasn't drinking unlike moi!
Did anyone catch the face on the guy on the balcony, on the right, about 2nd/3rd in from the stage. He had a right gob on...wasn't any of you was it?!
Which link you meant, Jane?
Jane wrote: ssssshhhh the sharing of downloads link
I am foreigner viking, you can trust me
Need I talk to Alex? 
I had a strange night, I went to the gig with a guy I met in las vegas a couple of months back. We went to the party and couldn't get in. All of a sudden Mani turns up and started talking to my mate, next thing we were in! Turns out Mani went to my mates wedding about 10 years ago as a friend of a friend! It was a good session, got to meet Jake and Phil, Mani, Tim Burgess who had some strange glasses on. Left about 2ish no sign of Barney or Steve though? Got some photos of Jake and Phil as well!
RM wrote: Glad they stood to do BLT with the 2 guitars and Barney holding duff mike. How did the after party go?Probably hear after lunch!
Surface wrote: I had a strange night, I went to the gig with a guy I met in las vegas a couple of months back. We went to the party and couldn't get in. All of a sudden Mani turns up and started talking to my mate, next thing we were in! Turns out Mani went to my mates wedding about 10 years ago as a friend of a friend! It was a good session, got to meet Jake and Phil, Mani, Tim Burgess who had some strange glasses on. Left about 2ish no sign of Barney or Steve though? Got some photos of Jake and Phil as well!
RM wrote: Glad they stood to do BLT with the 2 guitars and Barney holding duff mike. How did the after party go?Probably hear after lunch!
bLOODY hell.How cool is that.
Missy Jem wrote: German Order must have been impressed as there was an Oktoberfest theme in Rain Bar, complete with Bavarian Ooompah band. Nobby got into the spirit of things and got up dancing on his own.
I hope you took pictures of this missy, I should have hung round longer.
Carlos wrote:
Missy Jem wrote: German Order must have been impressed as there was an Oktoberfest theme in Rain Bar, complete with Bavarian Ooompah band. Nobby got into the spirit of things and got up dancing on his own.
I hope you took pictures of this missy, I should have hung round longer.
Of course I did! (I think I was Japanese in a former life)
(I will edit my original post to include you - sorry)
RM wrote:
Shug wrote: Was it the same setlist as London - or did they do WFTSC as well?
I Don't recall it.Al mentioned they had dropped it.We both thought the BL set was "a bit shit" but eventually the old stuff made amends.Had to spend some time down front picking Rosie up off the floor.Behave NORBERT! Perfect Kiss was good...not on setlist though.I just sang it to myself on the lonely train ride home.
..and I was hanging on to you so you didn't go arse over tit. Where was Shed when we needed him?
PHD wrote:
RM wrote:
Shug wrote: Was it the same setlist as London - or did they do WFTSC as well?
I Don't recall it.Al mentioned they had dropped it.We both thought the BL set was "a bit shit" but eventually the old stuff made amends.Had to spend some time down front picking Rosie up off the floor.Behave NORBERT! Perfect Kiss was good...not on setlist though.I just sang it to myself on the lonely train ride home.
..and I was hanging on to you so you didn't go arse over tit. Where was Shed when we needed him?
True dat!
Started off in Rain with a severed hand and leather shorts. Canadia, on personal-best form all night, blew a little tuba and Norby danced around like an um-pah hero. More of him later. Hib’s jokes are shit and Geno is such a lovely guy that I almost felt bad about beating him up and stealing his t-shirt. It is a nice shirt though. The Ritz was packed when we arrived. Watched the first couple of tracks from the balcony and was immediately impressed by Barney’s singing. He put in more effort last night than I’ve seen from him in a long time, he really seemed to care that he was in key and that the words were right and the results were fabulous. It brought back great memories to see him putting his heart into it. He really has got a great singing voice, but so often doesn’t use it. Steve’s real drum kit was also a joy, wobbling around to his pistolcrack delivery. You can’t really appreciate a drummer’s skill when he’s playing though a machine, last night we got to appreciate just how good Steve is. The star of the show for me was Jake, who handled his big fucking rockstar guitar like a big fucking rockstar and sings like an angel. The balcony was the only place to properly appreciate Norbert’s excellent dancing, but me and Jim headed downstairs to where the rest of our lot were standing. The banter was excellent and everyone seemed happy with the performance. The BL tracks went in well and the New Order tracks were great, with the notable exception of the toe-curling acoustic BLT. Give it a rest, eh lads? Crystal sounded great, and the bass player got some really high notes out of his 4 string bass for the Hooky-alike solo. Overall, the sequenced parts were supportive of the live performance rather than dominating. Out of Control/Temptation was a triumph; Barney’s guitar bits made me go a bit weak at the knees. Canadia spilled my pint and kissed boys and then it was time to go. We met Andy Rob on the way out, it’s always a nice touch that he comes to say hello. The afterparty was good and most of the band showed up. I said hello to Phil and had a nice chat with Jake, who is such a nice bloke that I think I am on the brink of fancying him. Roger Lyons graciously ignored my initial fan-boy squeak of ‘I’m a big fan’ and chatted away. Everyone seemed really appreciative of the praise I was drunkenly heaping onto them and they were all asking whether we will make it to Hamburg on the 4th Dec. On the strength of last night’s performance I’m certainly going to try. It was good to see everyone on such good form and I really enjoyed the gig. It was a great night, but a very long one and I am ashamed to say that I fell out of the door without saying cheerio to anyone. Sorry about that. I was four hours late for work this morning and I feel absolutely terrible. Got some great pics and a good video of Norbert dancing. Will post them somewhere later. :dead:
Oh and if Andy Liddle is reading this, you are a COCK for making the lights go GREEN, BLUE and GREY in Temptation!
Never noticed this before.
Actually the lighting was fabulous, as ever.
What an fucking brilliant nite.
Party was a blast too, apologies for anyone who had to witness my method of dancing!
Was hoping to meet Barney but I managed to meet Ste, Gill, Phil C, Mani & Tim Burgess so its all good. Still buzzing off it. 24 hour party people!
I fucking ripped it off some fucking bastard who took my fucking money and never gave me a fucking book.
Hope this helps.
Brilliant night.so pleased to see and chat to so many off here in the rain bar.excellent turn out.
Enjoyed the gig.it got mad down the front for second half,i can hardly walk now.
Norbert was like a fucking crazed runaway horse in the mosh pit,he even jumped around to BLT acoustic version
At the after party thing i talked and had a laugh with phil cunningham ,smashing chap and he confirmed he has NEVER lived in Oswaldtwistle as barney said he had on finsbury park video.
monty took a pic of me with mani
top night.
monty who were them oldish mad bastards we were singing with in ritz when it ended ?
Biginoil wrote: Started off in Rain with a severed hand and leather shorts. Canadia, on personal-best form all night, blew a little tuba and Norby danced around like an um-pah hero. More of him later. Hib’s jokes are shit and Geno is such a lovely guy that I almost felt bad about beating him up and stealing his t-shirt. It is a nice shirt though. The Ritz was packed when we arrived. Watched the first couple of tracks from the balcony and was immediately impressed by Barney’s singing. He put in more effort last night than I’ve seen from him in a long time, he really seemed to care that he was in key and that the words were right and the results were fabulous. It brought back great memories to see him putting his heart into it. He really has got a great singing voice, but so often doesn’t use it. Steve’s real drum kit was also a joy, wobbling around to his pistolcrack delivery. You can’t really appreciate a drummer’s skill when he’s playing though a machine, last night we got to appreciate just how good Steve is. The star of the show for me was Jake, who handled his big fucking rockstar guitar like a big fucking rockstar and sings like an angel. The balcony was the only place to properly appreciate Norbert’s excellent dancing, but me and Jim headed downstairs to where the rest of our lot were standing. The banter was excellent and everyone seemed happy with the performance. The BL tracks went in well and the New Order tracks were great, with the notable exception of the toe-curling acoustic BLT. Give it a rest, eh lads? Crystal sounded great, and the bass player got some really high notes out of his 4 string bass for the Hooky-alike solo. Overall, the sequenced parts were supportive of the live performance rather than dominating. Out of Control/Temptation was a triumph; Barney’s guitar bits made me go a bit weak at the knees. Canadia spilled my pint and kissed boys and then it was time to go. We met Andy Rob on the way out, it’s always a nice touch that he comes to say hello. The afterparty was good and most of the band showed up. I said hello to Phil and had a nice chat with Jake, who is such a nice bloke that I think I am on the brink of fancying him. Roger Lyons graciously ignored my initial fan-boy squeak of ‘I’m a big fan’ and chatted away. Everyone seemed really appreciative of the praise I was drunkenly heaping onto them and they were all asking whether we will make it to Hamburg on the 4th Dec. On the strength of last night’s performance I’m certainly going to try. It was good to see everyone on such good form and I really enjoyed the gig. It was a great night, but a very long one and I am ashamed to say that I fell out of the door without saying cheerio to anyone. Sorry about that. I was four hours late for work this morning and I feel absolutely terrible. Got some great pics and a good video of Norbert dancing. Will post them somewhere later. :dead:
Good stuff amigo. Wish I was there.
Biginoil wrote: I fucking ripped it off some fucking bastard who took my fucking money and never gave me a fucking book.
Hope this helps.
Gulp 
Absolutely cracking night Well worth the hangover
The Rain Bar
Great turn out as already mentioned, which saves me struggling to recall everyone's names.
My not drinking much before the gig plan was even shorter lived than Carlos's cameo appearance
Everyone was on great form,
good to see the two new dads(Monty and Al) haven't been overly domesticated, though perhaps I could have done without hearing the poop/bath tale
Got a big hug from PHD, you don't look a day over 39 babes:p
Loads of compliments from Rosie and Julie, I'm sure the girls must have had a bet on that they could make me blush
If so it was an admirable effort but I'm just not the blushing type.
Foolishly I thought Biginoil's severe arm with it's soggy end would be the most bazaar sight in the pub,
as banshee was sans mask, and it was far too early doors for the rolly-pollys to start,
but low and behold faux Bavarians in lederhosen complete with handy wipe towels attached to their crotches out did the noolers in the 'you don't see that every day' stakes
Big thumbs up for them.
Other highlights included
pint glasses with built in grips, Love it!
Politics and cigarettes with the faux Bavarian,
Giving Jemma a stern no raspberries lecture,
Being mistakenly told off by Leggy for not having him on FB, I checked this morning and I do
Hearing interesting interpretations about which of my boys I was with, who was an ex, and their rivalry for my affections
None of the above btw, they are just friends
(that I may or may not have fucked at some point natch )
Typing with a hangover is hard work, I'll try and get round to a write up of the actual gig and afterwards at some point. x
Level wrote:
The Village wrote:
Fantastic! And "Shine like the sun"? Anyone?
Haven't come across any yet.
Miss Terey wrote: Absolutely cracking night Well worth the hangover
The Rain Bar
Great turn out as already mentioned, which saves me struggling to recall everyone's names. My not drinking much before the gig plan was even shorter lived than Carlos's cameo appearance
Everyone was on great form, good to see the two new dads(Monty and Al) haven't been overly domesticated, though perhaps I could have done without hearing the poop/bath tale
Got a big hug from PHD, you don't look a day over 39 babes:p
Loads of compliments from Rosie and Julie, I'm sure the girls must have had a bet on that they could make me blush
Foolishly I thought Biginoil's severe arm with it's soggy end would be the most bazaar sight in the pub, as banshee was sans mask, and it was far too early doors for the rolly-pollys to start, but low and behold faux Bavarians in lederhosen complete with handy wipe towels attached to their crotches
Other highlights included pint glasses with built in grips, Love it! Politics and cigarettes with the faux Bavarian, Giving Jemma a stern no raspberries lecture, Being mistakenly told off by Leggy for not having him on FB, I checked this morning and I do Hearing interesting interpretations about which of my boys I was with, who was an ex, and their rivalry for my affections
Typing with a hangover is hard work, I'll try and get round to a write up of the actual gig and afterwards at some point. x
Well I never! Thought it was somebody else
runwild wrote:
The Village wrote:
Thanks very much, do you have also filmed Poinonois Intent?
This is Shugs video from London.
The Village wrote:
runwild wrote:
The Village wrote:
Thanks very much, do you have also filmed Poinonois Intent?
This is Shugs video from London.
:\ohwell:
Well appreciated of course, but maybe there is a better one?
Level wrote: Is it Linus that guy jumping up and down during This is home?
I wished I was there but i live in NYC, but I will be at the NYC NOV 21 show.
Top, top night. The crowd were (perhaps predictably) a little subdued during the BL songs, but IMHO Sink or Swim, This is Home, and Twist of Fate stand comparison with the best of NO's latter work.
Things livened up considerably after a mid-set lull and the finish was barnstorming.
Jake looks like a rock star in waiting and has a tremendous voice.
Well done Barney and the boys - I thought these nights had gone forever. Can't wait for the next one.
lee wrote: my car broke down in the kfc car park at castleford escape so i didn't make it,gutted
what a bloody shame Lee.you must have been well pissed off.
also i was looking forward to meeting a fellow rover
hopefully there will be another time for you to see them.
lee wrote: my car broke down in the kfc car park at castleford escape so i didn't make it,gutted
Broke down? Are you sure it wasn't SABOTAGED by an aging delinquent with a KFC bucket on his HEAD??!!
banshee wrote: Brilliant night.so pleased to see and chat to so many off here in the rain bar.excellent turn out. Enjoyed the gig.it got mad down the front for second half,i can hardly walk now. Norbert was like a fucking crazed runaway horse in the mosh pit,he even jumped around to BLT acoustic version
At the after party thing i talked and had a laugh with phil cunningham ,smashing chap and he confirmed he has NEVER lived in Oswaldtwistle as barney said he had on finsbury park video. monty took a pic of me with mani
Oh them guys in RITZ lobby? Didn't one of them say they were Tim Burgess' dad??
banshee wrote:
lee wrote: my car broke down in the kfc car park at castleford escape so i didn't make it,gutted
what a bloody shame Lee.you must have been well pissed off.
also i was looking forward to meeting a fellow rover
hopefully there will be another time for you to see them.
i'm glad it broke down last night instead of last sunday though,i think i'd have got the aa to tow me to ewood and not home if it was sun:)
Clayhead Liberation Faction wrote:
lee wrote: my car broke down in the kfc car park at castleford escape so i didn't make it,gutted
Broke down? Are you sure it wasn't SABOTAGED by an aging delinquent with a KFC bucket on his HEAD??!!
Rocket Mick or Shaun William Ryder???
fuck me that was a good night, the boys were on top form. Really enjoyed the whole gig and the BL tracks were storming live. But the real treat was tighten up, out of control and a superb version of Temptation. This was Barney on really top form. Was right down at the front going crazy and my legs ache today. Presumably there were other New Order onliners around me but I was too busy singing to speak to anyone. I was the one in the True Faith Blue t-shirt. Best gig and night out in ages. Missed the after show as had to get back to Derby. Been playing the BL album all day today and its a real grower. Looking forward to the next time I can catch them
Utterly fantastic in a Stars on 45 kind of way........
Why does Barney's voice sound better than ever?!
I am so gutted I couldn't use my tickets for London. ARRGH.
Got a feeling they wont be playing venues this size again for a while......
jake atkinson wrote:
Got a feeling they wont be playing venues this size again for a while......
Norbert could have filled any venue last night.
The gig
Arrived at the Ritz with almost enough time, sent one of the boys to put our coats in, and the other two headed to the bar, I must have been just a minute away from getting my beer when there was a cheer from the front and Bernard's voice... abandoned beer, handbag and the boys and weaved shoved and employed the force of continual momentum and determinedness and got my self right at the front with a handy rail to lean on, and only about half missed the first verse. Perfect! Bernard was in clear vision just a bit to my right and Phil on the left, could just about see Steve, though mostly his head was obscured by a cymbal, Couldn't see any of the Nool lot I assumed that they were in the traditional 'Hooky spot'
Bernard was on great form, though his concentration face was not as endearing as when he was smiling and bantering with the crowd and later when he seemed to enjoy the old stuff more than the BL stuff, maybe it's just that it's easier for him with the stuff he's most familiar with.
Had a new found respect and admiration for Phil,
having never gotten a clear view of him playing before, He was definitely enjoying himself,
got to admit I am sucker for a bit of guitar wankery,
so watching those fingers work the 12 string guitar did put a smile on my face,
actually I think was smiling all the way through,
apart from my whooping moments, I think I even out whooped Bernard
I'm still deaf in my right ear from the 'girl with the really annoying screechy high voice' that Bernard commented on she was stood right next to me, she was so trashed that she soon just draped herself on the barrier while her head lolled about and shut up thankfully,
sorry if your reading this luv, but you were a fucking nightmare
I enjoyed all the BL stuff,and bounced about accordingly
Dunno if it was cos my ears were still recovering from the screecher or if there were sound issues but I was disappointed with PI, it all just kinda merged into itself into noise, anyone else notice that?
Tighten up was the highlight for me, I never thought I'd ever get to see Bernard sing any Electronic songs Live, I think about a years worth of endorphins flooded in to my brain at that point, I can only describe it as pure joy Bernard sounded spot on I don't have the words, needless to say I fucking loved it.
Strangest moment was seeing some people from GC and RW (basically the rock/metal/alternative crowd.) Mark gave me a fantastic double take as if to say what the fuck are you doing here hahahaha Great to see them going mental at the JD stuff!
Seriously tempted by t he Manchester PSB gig now, just got to assess the overdraft situation.:\ohwell:
Edit to add
Forgot to mention that it was when I shouted 'Get your asses back out here' that they came back for the Encore, coincidence I'm sure, but a perfectly timed classic moment
Biginoil wrote:
jake atkinson wrote:
Got a feeling they wont be playing venues this size again for a while......
Norbert could have filled any venue last night.
Fuck me, he is fucking HUGE!
Missy Jem wrote:
Miss Terey wrote: Absolutely cracking night Well worth the hangover
The Rain Bar
Great turn out as already mentioned, which saves me struggling to recall everyone's names. My not drinking much before the gig plan was even shorter lived than Carlos's cameo appearance
Everyone was on great form, good to see the two new dads(Monty and Al) haven't been overly domesticated, though perhaps I could have done without hearing the poop/bath tale
Got a big hug from PHD, you don't look a day over 39 babes:p
Loads of compliments from Rosie and Julie, I'm sure the girls must have had a bet on that they could make me blush
Foolishly I thought Biginoil's severe arm with it's soggy end would be the most bazaar sight in the pub, as banshee was sans mask, and it was far too early doors for the rolly-pollys to start, but low and behold faux Bavarians in lederhosen complete with handy wipe towels attached to their crotches
Other highlights included pint glasses with built in grips, Love it! Politics and cigarettes with the faux Bavarian, Giving Jemma a stern no raspberries lecture, Being mistakenly told off by Leggy for not having him on FB, I checked this morning and I do Hearing interesting interpretations about which of my boys I was with, who was an ex, and their rivalry for my affections
Typing with a hangover is hard work, I'll try and get round to a write up of the actual gig and afterwards at some point. x
Well I never! Thought it was somebody else
So did a few people...
Drove Al to call me a 'Caant' when he found out
Love the way he says that
lol
The Shadow wrote: fuck me that was a good night, the boys were on top form. Really enjoyed the whole gig and the BL tracks were storming live. But the real treat was tighten up, out of control and a superb version of Temptation. This was Barney on really top form. Was right down at the front going crazy and my legs ache today. Presumably there were other New Order onliners around me but I was too busy singing to speak to anyone. I was the one in the True Faith Blue t-shirt. Best gig and night out in ages. Missed the after show as had to get back to Derby. Been playing the BL album all day today and its a real grower. Looking forward to the next time I can catch them
I remember you as I flew past one way then the other. A great night from drinking in the toilet then the Rain. Nice to see the usual crew (you know who you are) and to meet one or two for the first time. Geri, what a lovely lady. Nice to see Andrew Sayer and Rosie and Julie, Biggy and Mr Hibster once again. Nobby's got more energy than the Duracell rabbit.
I wasn't going to bother with the PSB at the MEN but I'm thinking about it...
Biginoil wrote:
jake atkinson wrote:
Got a feeling they wont be playing venues this size again for a while......
Norbert could have filled any venue last night.
hahahaha 
Norbert,
didn't realise he wasn't far behind me,
I spotted my self in that ...faffing with my hair as usual
Great videos from everyone
took my camera but never remembered to take a single pic let alone film anything
Random memories from last night:
Norberts dancing
Missy Jem taking a full 5 seconds to recognise me
Nat & Troy from the U S of A
Julie's dress
Julie's mate
Alex offering to look after Julie and her mate on the way into the Ritz (fox in a chicken house sprang to mind)
Umpa lumpa band
Norberts dancing
Going for a fag and meeting Mani and Greg
RM's too tight white shirt
Norberts dancing
BLT being fooking rank
Legge d's bird on the tuba
that fat(er!!) Jonny Giles lookalike in Rain bar
Big al and the badges
Thank you and goodnight
oh oh forgot best bit
Wino's (Kath?) daughter at the bar, quote " I'm only getting her coke as she's had enough"
Oh that would be me on the balcony, apologies. I was a bit overcome & testing medication. I'm slowly going deaf and tend to shout too much nowadays. It was a great gig and I hope you had a nice time.
0_o wrote: Why does Barney yell like he has Tourettes during LWTUA?
I dunno, but it always makes me smile!
Nick King wrote:
0_o wrote: Why does Barney yell like he has Tourettes during LWTUA?
I dunno, but it always makes me smile!
Bad Lieutenant appeared to enter the stage late and I therefore expected a thread-bare set. There was no supporting act and instead there was a D.J. set which was beginning to make my ears bleed.Finally, they entered the stage and begun with about five or six Bad Lieutenant numbers which were unfamiliar with the exception of Sink or Swim. The third or even fourth number demonstrated a distinct sound that clearly differed from New Order. The song differed as the base-line had a bounce that would not have been out of place in a 1970s porn film, as Tom Chapman swayed from side to side. Jake also demonstrated a different sound as he sung lead vocals on the fith number. Bad Lieutenant sound more like a traditional 'rock band'. Jakes guitar is often expert and therefore differs from New Order's punk ethic. The gig was immediately lifted when Bernard annouced "did anyone request Crystal"? The crowd perhaps unfairly begun to chant 'New Order' and Temptation followed, further whipping the crowd into a frenzy. Bad Lieutenant performed an exerlent version of 'Out of Control' by the Chemical Brother which was totally unexpected as its electronic sound contrasted with the rest of the set and Steven Morris was temporary made redundent. The encore begun with an acoustic version of BLT which was not to my taste. However, the night was ended with Transmission and LWTUA which blew the roof off the intimate venue. At times the gig felt like New Order by the back-door which is sad. It was good to hear such classics as Temptation live again, however my favourite track was 'Out of Control'.
'Poisonous Intent' was my favourite Bad Lieutenant track of the night and had an uplifting base-line.
Bad Lieutenant were tight as fuck tonight and played a stormer of a gig that had ironed out any minor rough spots from the first two shows. The only thing wrong was nobody in the crowd knew the Bad Lieutenant songs and most punters in attendance stood muted and motionless throughout the rousing opening barrage of genuine modern day Sumner classics such as This is Home and Dynamo. You'd have to wonder why would people buy a concert ticket for a new band but not spend a tenner on the album so they might enjoy the night more.
The Haçienda must be (re)Built wrote: Random memories from last night:
Norberts dancing
Missy Jem taking a full 5 seconds to recognise me
Nat & Troy from the U S of A
Julie's dress
Julie's mate
Alex offering to look after Julie and her mate on the way into the Ritz (fox in a chicken house sprang to mind)
Umpa lumpa band
Norberts dancing
Going for a fag and meeting Mani and Greg
RM's too tight white shirt
Norberts dancing
BLT being fooking rank
Legge d's bird on the tuba
that fat(er!!) Jonny Giles lookalike in Rain bar
Big al and the badges
Thank you and goodnight
oh oh forgot best bit
Wino's (Kath?) daughter at the bar, quote " I'm only getting her coke as she's had enough"
FFS NEIL-even my fat mate in London said "who ate all the pies when i wore that shirt a couple of weeks ago?".
Bastards....both of you! Good to have a chat.Your love life is even more complicated than mine!
well what a week 3 bad loo gigs on the hoof,, this is the only hat trick coming out of pompey this season.
its virtually 28 years to the day that i first saw new order , here at the ritz the only thing that aint changed is the ritz
a few joy division fans from days back and loads of younger fans,, made it to the front again ,, "the hooky spot" was goining to tell norbert no dancing tonight when he moved to his own mosh pit,,,sound as ever was ace the bad loo songs contine to grow,, though it was a predictable set with sirens again ommited( on set list but crossed out) i have never heard 12 songs fly by so fast, thought the new stuff was well recieved, some balls to play 7 songs straight from a new album only released a week before,, no one shouting for bassking which is fair enough, new order songs sound well good and linking outofcontrol into temptation is well groovy, mrs order didt answer the phone during lwtua,hey ho, and Transmision,, that is the best ive heard it played since Joy division knocked me back in me seat all those years ago, fucking ace, so moved i even bought the t shirt.
dawn of a new era.
what a night, going take alot to top that - well another Bad Loo gig
thanks for the night people, and thanks colin for letting me keep my tshirt
finally made it into Odder bar, by then everyone was gone and all i really recall of that is Monty and myself spinning around playing dizzy fuckers, Tin Tin kicking off with some guy, no idea why, he got the doormen to sort it out in the end and dry humping the massive fucking lizard in there
thanks for the night
No, it doesn't.
There's a picture of you and Steve on my Facebook, Geno.
Or send me an email to biggy at FAC383.com and I'll send it to you.
Look who's stalking.
cheers! found you on facebook so i'll steal it then cheers.
the video of norbert you've got has had me in stitches, got to be my highlight
just like to say had a great night, met a load of you in the rain bar pre gig. Neck hurting from combination of not been too tall and talking to norbert the german giant! cheers dave
Sorry a bit late,but it was a fantastic night.Not had so much fun since NO at Blackpool.Great meet up at RAIN BAR,after 20 minutes of the taxi driver tryig to enrol me into the BNP.
Banshee!,Jemmie,Sandra & Mr Leggy,Kath & Jess,Biggy,Rocket,Julie & Rosie,Geno,Hibster,Mr Collinge,PHD,Alex,Minxie,Andrew Sayer,Janette and Andrew Sayer...great meeting up with you.
As always the meet up is another highlight.Special mention to Natalie T & hubby from California (lovely couple) and Norbert & Ute,the German Order! Norbert you were a star,Ute sorry I didn't get to speak to you much.It all went pear=shaped between RITZ and Odder Bar.
Had a bit of a boogie with Jemmie to a German oompah band.Seeing Sandra on trombone a highlight. Got it on vid,so watch this space... Oh and Norbert was in his element,
Lost Banshee at one point,he disappeared down the canal,adament that I'd been down there night of NO at Apollo (I might have been desperate for taxi money that night,but enough of that)
BAD LIEUTENANT were absolutely excellent.I must admit the album has grown on me,but live was an instant hit.Not quite sure of my favourite song BLT done acoustic,but I sweated like a bastard in the mosh-pit to CRYSTAL,TEMPTATION/OUT OF CONTROL,LWTUA (sack the Woooo's though),TIGHTEN UP. Really love SINK OR SWIM ,SUMMER DAYS and TWIST OF FATE.Out of the blue,looked at sde of me ...GREG!!
Collared by two blokes in lobby,one who I;m sure said he was Tim Burgess' dad!
Bought my favourite T-shirt yet for only a tenner.
Then onto ODDER BAR which sort of divided us all up at end (sob). Got to meet PHIL,MANI and TIM BURGESS,I also saw ROGER LYONS but at the time didn't know who he was. End of night,me and GENO left having it large. Some guy started having a go at DJ TIN TIN,for tapping him on the shoulder " Touch me again you're fucking dead",he was escorted out,but he wanted to apologise to TIN TIN at door.
I would have loved to have gone to PARIS,but for the mini-Monty and erm...a gig of my own to perform.
But I'm am seriously going to get a PSB ticket,because they were amazing at APOLLO and BL supporting them has just swayed it for me.
MONTY wrote:
Had a bit of a boogie with Jemmie to a German oompah band
Fred and Ginger eat yer heart out
MONTY !! - you've forgot,i told you that when we left rain bar,that at the back of rain bar it has a canel bridge to the ritz!!,thats why i was sat outside ritz smoking and waiting for you for 10 minutes because you went long way round,i certainly won the race to the ritz anyway
really good night though it was and would like to say thanks to all involved.
its the people you are with that make it good aint it.
Missy Jem wrote: Sorry I didn't know Little Boy Lost and Geri were there! Nobody introduced me (which is probably a good thing)
We were introduced, and we had a (sort of) conversation :)
I'll forgive you for forgetting though, the quiet ones at the back usually are
It was really nice seeing some familiar faces again, and meeting some new ones. Poor PHD, such a nice lad and such horrible taunts. Who turned that telly on!! 
Thanks to Julie and Rosie for their excellent company, such lovely girls Mind I was shocked at the sight of their heels and dresses, made me feel right old with the jeans and boots
Anyway, I thought Bad Lieutenant were absolutely brilliant, Barney being in a really good mood and only the one cock up if I remember rightly. Left the mosh after only 5 or 6 songs due to big Norb. It was getting too dangerous in there for little old me. Took a pee break during the acoustic BLT (which I think is rubbish) and cringed at the COME ONs but other than it was excellent.
Geri wrote:
Missy Jem wrote: Sorry I didn't know Little Boy Lost and Geri were there! Nobody introduced me (which is probably a good thing)
I'll forgive you for forgetting though, the quiet ones at the back usually are
Ah sorry, I think I misheard your name and thought you were somebody else! Good to meet you!
Interesting that the bass player stayed so far away from the audience and dumb.
Think it was on purpose to avoid comparasions with Hooky
Geri wrote: Thanks to Julie and Rosie for their excellent company, such lovely girls
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Ah YOU'RE Geri!! Lovely meeting you hun! xx
MONTY wrote:
Geri wrote: Thanks to Julie and Rosie for their excellent company, such lovely girls
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Ah YOU'RE Geri!! Lovely meeting you hun! xx
gonna get myself a name badge next time
Everyoneverywhere wrote: Why does everyone hate Barneys shouting during LWTUA, I think its wonderful.
Likewise!
Nick King wrote:
Everyoneverywhere wrote: Why does everyone hate Barneys shouting during LWTUA, I think its wonderful.
Likewise!
So do I. I know I'm a little late to chime in, but forgive me- we're only just back in NC. This was the BEST NIGHT EVER.
meeting everyone at Rain Bar, doing the Oktoberfest trumpet thing
Getting my Vikings badges
Coat check and then "This is Home" beginning, running up the stairs
Dancing with Jem & Rosie
making my way to the very front for the rest of the show
Shook Barney's and Steve's hand
Met Phil
Jake said "saw you at the front there" on the stairs at the after party
Hung out w/ Mani outside Odder bar
So, yeah. Good night.
It was an absolutely brilliant, beautiful, wonderful time. Manc is top and so are the Vikings!! That's all I can think of at the moment as my jet lag is winning right now....
Is Hooky actually ok with BL performing NO/JD songs? Cos technically, BL has 3/4 of NO (counting Phil) or 2/3 of JD. So does majority count?
Well, as he does NO/JD songs when he plays live with Section 25, etc, he'd be quite hypocritical if he did have a problem!
jake atkinson wrote: Well, as he does NO/JD songs when he plays live with Section 25, etc, he'd be quite hypocritical if he did have a problem!
..SO bl GET revENGE:D
Can anyone help re the music played before BL came onstage at the Ritz?
There was some really good electronic/dancey stuff, I'm an old git and a bit out of touch...anyone give me a pointer?
Good gig by the way, exceeded my expectations, which I suppose was not hard.
Hello y'all, jolly good time i had, a top nights entertainment. Nice crack n catch up before the gig - love to you all... RoCket, Col(thats not a poorly arm!), Hibster, Davie Legge, Jarvo, Paul PHD, Jemma, Sandra, Kath, Julie n Rosie, Monty, Grant, Nobby etc...
Theres some sound people on ere'
Oh- nice to see Greg just turn up out the ether like that.
Crowd obviously picked up for the second half of the gig but I enjoyed the BL stuff regardless. Big, big fan of Out Of Control and it was great to hear that live finally. Well worth the crippling hangover overall.
Any good soul can upload the "Shine like the sun" vid on You Tube? I will love to see/hear this...
lill wrote,, help with music before b.l came on stage,
certain ratio ,shack up,, talking heads once in a lifetime, section 25 from a hilltop,theme from clockwork orange and yer loads of electronic dancey stuff,
they played a couple of bad loo remixes a brighton which was cool,, thought the mutineers werent to bad at manc,, mind my ears were out of it by then,
i rememeber
Having played NCAT to death for a few weeks, I loved hearing the songs live, and though BL played a stormer at The Ritz, so much so that I'd have been happy just to hear them play the whole CD and not bother with any NO/JD stuff. I guess they had to though, and that really got the crowd up. Good aftershow part to, if a bit too crowded in a small bar...did anyone else see that guy there wearing black shiny leggings and high heels like Cheryl Cole or someone??? Brave bloke!!
Chris owen wrote: Having played NCAT to death for a few weeks, I loved hearing the songs live, and though BL played a stormer at The Ritz, so much so that I'd have been happy just to hear them play the whole CD and not bother with any NO/JD stuff. I guess they had to though, and that really got the crowd up. Good aftershow part to, if a bit too crowded in a small bar...did anyone else see that guy there wearing black shiny leggings and high heels like Cheryl Cole or someone??? Brave bloke!!
Yes, walked with him back through town when we left the aftershow. Nice guy....great legs too
