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 Pathological Mastermind Infectious Grooves opened Suicidal Tendencies / Infectious Grooves Mar 08, 2024
 Walter Winsor Ticket was $10.50 The New Barbarians Mar 08, 2024
 Walter Winsor GA ticket was $8.50 Grateful Dead Mar 08, 2024
 Walter Winsor Lawn Ticket was $7.00 Santana Mar 08, 2024
 Alan G Wrong date on poster Adam And The Ants / Josef K Mar 08, 2024
 Cracky A pub gig. 31st December 2016. The Oxford, Totterdown. Good pub, good beer, loud but friendly crowd – it was New Years Eve - and Yes Man Jellyfish at their rocking best. Rick driving the band through their best-known numbers, in front of a friendly, enthusiastic crowd. Solidly underpinned by Jim’s bass and Louise’s keyboards, stunning guitar breaks from Tim and Abby’s soaring vocals. ‘True’ was brilliantly worked for the cheering crowd – we love that song! The whole pub joining in ‘Sleep’ before the final countdown towards 2017. Wonderful! Yes Man Jellyfish Mar 08, 2024
 Cracky As Joan Baez left the stage, I fell asleep. This was Sunday night at the Isle of Wight Festival, in August 1970, and I was lying in the field about 120m from the stage. Somewhere in the distance I could hear Leonard Cohen singing ‘So Long Marianne’ and thinking, “hey, it’s just like the record”. I lay on the grass and let the rest of his set wash over me. The O2 arena in Stratford is vast, but Leonard turned it into a lounge bar. He managed the acoustics and the crowd; we were in awe. Songs from our youth, songs that spoke to and for us, songs half-remembered, songs of love and hate, the songs of Leonard Cohen. “First we will take Manhattan” we sang, “then we will take Berlin”, Hallelujah, Suzanne. Leonard Cohen Mar 08, 2024
 Cracky Crosby, Stills and Nash. I have three possible contenders for the favourite. The gig in September 1974 with The Band and Joni Mitchell, but I remember that mostly for the crush afterwards at Wembley Park station. On 11th July 1983, it was a nightmare getting to the Wembley Arena through the traffic and the crowds; pre-gig expectation, into our seats and then WOW…. “If your down and confused” started Stephen, joined by David and Graham, exquisite harmonies and a superb set that could have put this gig into Eighth place. But 30 years later they came to Bristol. A surprise! Relaxed at the end of their successful World Tour, they were magnificent; warm, endearing, loving it; strong vocals, great harmonies, in-jokes, stories, and played forever; the old men could still rock!!. We loved it…genuine encores! Nash / Crosby, Stills & Nash Mar 08, 2024
 Cracky I had missed Springsteen in ’75. But, hey, he’s playing Wembley in July! “But we’re already going to Wembley in July”. “Yes, I know and now we’re going to see Bruce….” On the Born In The USA tour, he played for over 3 hours, singing 30 songs, we were all drained; an incredible show which included everything he had done to that point, with his absorbing stories and the great E-Street Band. Max Weinberg is still one of the best drummers I’ve seen. Bruce Springsteen Mar 08, 2024
 Cracky I had left my rocker days behind many years ago and my London mod mates had introduced me to ska as it morphed into reggae. A brilliant live album introduced us to Bob Marley. I had to see this guy. Wow! Blown away at the gig (in more ways than one!) and still in awe, saw him again a year or so later. But the first time, he was at his best, wonderful. Supported by the I-Threes, with Chinna Smith’s guitar licks cutting through the reggae beat, the sound, the vibe and the music was awesome. (Can’t find my ticket, but got the programme) Bob Marley / Bob Marley and The Wailers Mar 08, 2024
 Cracky This one was completely unexpected….it’s great when this happens! I was well into Indian music and of course knew John McLaughlin, I had seen Mahavishnu Orchestra twice but had not heard of Remember Shakti. Well, they aren’t really a band, more a bunch of musicians who get together every few years or so. Nonetheless, I wanted to see John and so booked seats almost as soon as the tour was announced. The gig was absolutely incredible. The musicianship was outstanding, the wonderful interplay between Zakir Hussain (tabla), John McLaughlin (guitar), V Selvaganesh (kanjira, ghatam, mridangam), U. Shrinivas (mandolin) and Shankar Mahadevan (vocals) was pure genius. Wonderful improvisations and inspirations, totally absorbing and breath-taking. I was completely blown away. Remember Shakti Mar 08, 2024
 Cracky Great gig Number 4 is Live Aid, Wembley Stadium, 13 July 1985 I queued for about 4-5 hours at the HMV shop, then in Merchant Street, Bristol. But had arrived early and got reasonable seats opposite the Royal Box. Our second trip to Wembley Stadium in eight days. A great, great sunny day with so many amazing performances that the DVD does not do justice. Left the Stadium with the rest of the crowd, singing, “Feed the World”, drove home like an idiot to catch the remainder of the day from the US and see Bob, Keith and Ron screw up. An unforgettable experience. Live Aid Mar 08, 2024
 Cracky I did not know what to expect. The underground music press had been raving about Van Morrison for years. I knew him from Them of course, but he had dropped off my radar until I saw he was playing the Rainbow. Got tickets. A friend of mine bought me ‘St Dominic’s Preview’ so as I would have some idea of his more recent work. Goodness me! Van was on fire. He was playing the UK after a hiatus in the US, now he was back and how! This was a superb show since released as part of ‘Its Too Late To Stop Now’ album. Nobody was doing anything like this in ’73. We clapped, stamped, cheered and yelled. Eventually, he bought on his baby daughter and pleaded that he had no more to give…. Van Morrison Mar 08, 2024
 Cracky The line up at ‘The Picnic’ included Graham Parker and the Rumour, Joan Armatrading and Eric Clapton; I had seen them all before (and since) but today they were at their best. Then Bob with the amazing band. He played acoustic, and electric tunes effortlessly. Horns, keys, pedal steel and mandolin rocked. Even a flute on ‘Tambourine Man’. They were so well rehearsed which for Bob is almost unheard of. Then the moment: the band began the long slow intro to Blowing in The Wind, the sun was going down and a hot air balloon drifted by the site….is that true? Did it happen? Doesn’t matter really, it remains one of the great memories from that day. Bob Dylan / Eric Clapton / Joan Armatrading / LAKE / Graham Parker & The Rumour / Merger Mar 08, 2024
 Cracky Everything about this was magical. I had missed Bob in ’66, but saw him at the Isle of Wight in ‘69 which was….disappointing after all the hype. Since then he had toured the US with The Band, created Rolling Thunder through North America and now was embarking on a World Tour. After 10 years, he was returning to the UK. Six nights at Earls Court. The hype was amazing. Tickets were being sold to a maximum of 4 by personal application only. In Bristol, they were going to be sold at the Colston Hall on Sunday, 7th May, at 11am. We knew people would be queuing so I got there at about midday on Saturday….yes, I queued overnight! I was just up from the end of wall of the Colston Hall itself, so not too bad. The queue eventually wove up Colston Street, around and down Trenchard Street. I listened to the Cup Final (Arsenal v Ipswich Town) on my tranny between a guy from Redland and a woman from Nailsea. Got my tickets for the Monday night. A clip from the first night was shown on the 9 o’clock news!! Earls Court Road was heaving, but did manage a drink in the one of the pubs. “How does it fffeeeeell?” “I got 40 red, white and blue shoe-strings….” blared from every building, window and car. Posters, photos, newspaper specials and programmes on every corner. An instrumental version ‘A Hard Rain’ started the show, then Bob wearing a leather jacket began ‘Love Her With A Feeling’ followed by another 28 master pieces; the band tight, responsive, intuitive, brilliant re-interpretations of his best songs. Taken at a faster pace than the Budokan album and all the better for it. ‘Love Minus Zero’ is welcomed by a roar from the crowd; Bob sounds happy, he knows he’s nailing it. A standing ovation for ‘Rolling Stone’ mid-way through the first set. In the second half, a searing guitar break from Billy Cross adds to the emotion of ‘You’re A Big Girl Now’. Throughout the evening, Bob sings with commitment; “Nobody feels any pain….” he was lovingly it. Then after 2 hours, “Alright we’re gonna play this one last song, so till we meet again drive on safely home”….”May God blessing keep you me night but still, was it as good as I remembered? Absolutely. Now, with an audience tape on CD from the 19th June; confirmation. It was every bit as good….the greatest gig!! always……may your wishes all come true…..” pure magic; wonderful sax break. But he did come back for ‘The Times They are A-changing’. Cigarette lighters glowing, arms waving. I bought a bootleg vinyl from a dealer in Camden Market, not for the same night but still, was it as good as I remembered? Absolutely. Now, with an audience tape on CD from the 19th June; confirmation. It was every bit as good….the greatest gig!! Bob Dylan Mar 08, 2024
 Derek Brewster Support from One Lung and Hypothetics Hotel Lux Mar 08, 2024
 Rustvision great photos!!! Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young / The Beach Boys Mar 08, 2024
 Acey68 In Clearwater, Bob Dylan recently graced the stage at Ruth Eckerd Hall for a magical night during his “Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour. The living legend delivered a raw and intimate performance that left the audience awestruck. Here are some highlights from the concert: Cell Phone-Free Zone: Dylan’s strict no-photography policy required attendees to place their cell phones in locked, carry-able bags. This created an atmosphere where people actually spoke and mingled with one another, reminiscent of a time before constant digital distractions. Old and New: Dylan kicked off the show with older classics like “Watching the River Flow” and “Most Likely You Go Your Way and I’ll Go Mine.” His sartorial elegance, including a sequin-embossed black suit, complemented his thick curly hair as he graced the keys of a baby grand piano. The performance then transitioned smoothly into newer selections from his recent project, Rough and Rowdy Ways, including tracks like “I Contain Multitudes” Distinct Flavors: Each song offered a distinct flavor as Dylan and his band infused unorthodox and unrecognizable riffs into well-known melodies. His evolution toward a jazzy blues sound from the 1950s was evident throughout the concert, punctuated by homage to Chicago bluesmen and a gritty, authentic performance style. Banter-Free Brilliance: Dylan’s performance was devoid of banter, yet executed with the professionalism of a seasoned musician. The absence of raised cell phones allowed the audience to fully appreciate the maestro’s genius. In summary, this was a magical evening where Bob Dylan’s music transcended time, and the audience was captivated by the sheer brilliance of his artistry. Bob Dylan Mar 08, 2024
 Acey68 No Photography or Videos were allowed, if caught, they said you would be kicked out. Phones were put in locked cases at entrance and unlocked when you left. Bob Dylan Mar 08, 2024
 Mark Ference I was there and my first concert. Ratt / Bon Jovi Mar 07, 2024