Woolwich Coronet Gig 2nd April 87

Guys

Suffering the ravages of old age I am struggling to recall the support act at this gig which was the warm up for the Academy gig a couple of days later. They sounded and looked a little like the Wonderstuff when they broke through a year or so later. Can anyone confirm this for me?

Did you witness NO perform 'Do the Ostrich Feather'?

As for the warm-up band, you'll have to ask Al Jarvis - he's on holiday at the moment but he usually knows a few things about live gigs. - he went to a couple in the 80's (2 I think).

the introduction to neworder on the recording of this show is "if you came to hear acoustic music, GO HOME, cuz this is NewOrder!"

Originally posted by Johnny Giles > Originally posted by Kevin Smith> Guys> > Suffering the ravages of old age I am struggling to recall the support act at this gig which was the warm up for the Academy gig a couple of days later. > They sounded and looked a little like the Wonderstuff when they broke through a year or so later. Can anyone confirm this for me?

Yes, it was The Wonder Stuff.

Didn't go to this but have heard Al talking about this one. I believe they got a rough ride.

I was there, they got a load of shit off the New Order fans. Me and my mate Biz (Bedouin Ascent) went and thought the bass drum had a really interesting sound. The Stuffies were really good and this gig isn't down on their list of gigs so that is why I was having second thoughts.

I do remember them playing Do the Ostrich but it's a hell of a long time ago. Only found out about the gig 4 hours before it happened. Really intimate gig, I was 3 people from the front.

Cheers everyone for confirming this.