tomkerswill Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Just played in the Tunnels tonight. What a lovely venue, and fantastic sound! It's the first time I've visited / played in Aberdeen and had a great time... oh, and this is my first post on Aberdeen-music.com, so hello!Tom Kerswillmyspace.com/tomkerswill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Hello, welcome to Aberdeen-Music.The Tunnels is indeed good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltz Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 HelloYes, The Tunnels is great, there aren't enough good things I can say about the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakzrus Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 wtf? why is everyone up the tunnels ass? the tunnels fucking sucks and sounds shite. it lacks any sort of vibe or soul........ :down::down::down:seriously............have any of you's actually been to a good live music venue before ???????????? ?( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakzrus Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 I don't think anyone would ever claim the Tunnels is perfect, but in the absence of a truly great Aberdeen venue we should be thankful that it exists. They've put on some fantastic acts, and they will continue to do so in future, judging by the sheer variety and quality of acts they have lined up. I've been there a few times in the last couple of weeks and have noticed a massive improvement in the quality of the sound. Given the environment and the shape of the rooms, it's never going to be ideal, but they're doing a sterling job with the resources they have.And yes, I've been to more "good live music venues" than you can shake a stick at, and while the venue as it stands is never going to reach the upper echelons, the people who run it and work there are absolute diamonds who really care about what they're doing and do their best to ensure that Aberdeen still has a music scene worth talking about. good points but i dont think i'll ever be a fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Brown Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 wtf? why is everyone up the tunnels ass? the tunnels fucking sucks and sounds shite. it lacks any sort of vibe or soul........ :down::down::down:seriously............have any of you's actually been to a good live music venue before ???????????? ?(Compared to Glasgow venus it's maybe not the best in the world but it's probably my favourite one in Aberdeen. There is a quality mix of music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsten Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 I like the size of it as well.I've never had a bad time at the Tunnels, lovely place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stichman Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 wtf? why is everyone up the tunnels ass? the tunnels fucking sucks and sounds shite. it lacks any sort of vibe or soul........ :down::down::down:seriously............have any of you's actually been to a good live music venue before ???????????? ?(What an arse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strat Harry Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Just played in the Tunnels tonight. What a lovely venue, and fantastic sound! It's the first time I've visited / played in Aberdeen and had a great time... oh, and this is my first post on Aberdeen-music.com, so hello!Tom Kerswillmyspace.com/tomkerswillGot to add, the tunnels does a lot for the local music scene on a lot of different levels, anytime i've played there the sound has been pretty damn good. When ive been on the other side of the stage i'd also say i'd seen some quality acts i might never have seen if it wasn't for a venue like the tunnels.btw Tom, i cought your act and would gladly chalk that up as another one of the quality acts to which i refer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 I have never played the Tunnels but I don't enjoy going to gigs there, the layout pisses me off and I think it lacks atmosphere. Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RF Scott Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Compared to Glasgow venus it's maybe not the best in the world but it's probably my favourite one in Aberdeen. There is a quality mix of music.What similar sized venues in Glasgow are you referring to, exactly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stichman Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 I think the Tunnels is quality. They do a lot of good work for the Aberdeen music 'scene' in general and also put on great touring and out-of-town bands. I agree the layout isn't great, but the atmosphere can be brilliant there - the Jonah Matranga gigs over the past couple of years particularly spring to mind.As far as gigging there goes, they give you a chance to get started off and I find them very willing to accomodate DIY gigs. The stage in Tunnels 2 is pretty cramped, but I've always been happy with the onstage sound in both rooms. Infact, it's probably the best onstage sound I've experienced in Aberdeen, possibly with the exceptions of Lemon Tree and Moshulu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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