Guest idol_wild Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Who's the local support?:OThe wee sma Kicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Milne Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 The wee sma Kicks.im maybe being oversensitive but im anticipating a small backlash of "promoter puts own band - what a cock" from certain people.(not talking about any of you guys btw)but i think its worth pointing out, that i didnt just dump us on the bill.i was asked by the agent for potential openers who have a fairly sparse setup (were playing as a three piece) and that would suit musically.i sent them 5 locals and she came back and gave us it. i think the band had to approve support and maybe coz we played with them before we got it and i know scott rabbit is quite appreciative of our early efforts to put them on and DHC supporting them from early days.thought id get that in there before le backlash begins!and maybe ive shot myself in the foot and nobody would have realised.oh well....and on that note - we are selling tickets just like any other support band so PM me if you want one! i will meet you / drop off / bring to dhc / whatever you wantim also selling tickets for next weeks wave pictures gig too if anyones interested.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest idol_wild Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 im maybe being oversensitive but im anticipating a small backlash of "promoter puts own band - what a cock" from certain people.(not talking about any of you guys btw)but i think its worth pointing out, that i didnt just dump us on the bill.i was asked by the agent for potential openers who have a fairly sparse setup (were playing as a three piece) and that would suit musically.i sent them 5 locals and she came back and gave us it. i think the band had to approve support and maybe coz we played with them before we got it and i know scott rabbit is quite appreciative of our early efforts to put them on and DHC supporting them from early days.Regardless of that, if someone had a problem with you putting yourselves as the local support then it'd be their problem really. There are very few worthwhile bands who are both suitable for this bill and, frankly, good enough - I'm thinking that Copy Haho are probably the only ones other than The Little Kicks.I can understand why you'd pre-empt the situation, Steven, but stop being so fucking nice about it! You're suited to the bill in almost every way and you're probably the only local band who genuinely have a large following who go to the live shows.I've put my own band on my own bills and come in for some criticism but I didn't fucking care - when you're in a band you want to play shows with other bands you like. It's not about glory, it's about serving part of the purpose of being in a band in the first place. Plus, when I put on my own band it was always free so it saved me money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morning View Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Can I get tickets for this in One Up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossP Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Yep. Bought mine from One Up last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morning View Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Thanks! I tried to buy on ticketweb but there seems to be a weird glitch in the website and I couldn't complete the order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stichman Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 They wanted to embrace the sonic magnitude of their bosom buddies, The Twilight Sad. But they're not the same kind of band; they have a different dynamic. Now they just sound too loud, trebly, and overcooked in a live environment.Which is a shame. They have played brilliant sets as a 3-piece in Snafu, The Lemon Tree, and The Tunnels.But hey, they are a signed and extremely successful underground indie-pop band who are touring relentlessly, so they know much better than I do.I don't think the four-piece is all THAT bad. I was at the album launch at Mono and they were sounding fantastic. I think that it's possibly taken a while for the band to get used to having a fourth memeber, but he seems to be a lot more subtle than when he first joined. That said, I don't think he's really needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stichman Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 im maybe being oversensitive but im anticipating a small backlash of "promoter puts own band - what a cock" from certain people.(not talking about any of you guys btw)LOL, I would have labelled you a cock if any other Aberdeen band had got the support slot. It's not your fault that your band is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 I don't think the four-piece is all THAT bad. I was at the album launch at Mono and they were sounding fantastic. I think that it's possibly taken a while for the band to get used to having a fourth memeber, but he seems to be a lot more subtle than when he first joined. That said, I don't think he's really needed.Having seen them a little bit at T-In The Park and all of their set at Belladrum I'd agree with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Milne Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 LOL, I would have labelled you a cock if any other Aberdeen band had got the support slot. It's not your fault that your band is great.good to know, others may still beat me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam 45 Posted August 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 I think the 4th member will have more of an impact in bigger venues. 3 pieces frequently sound a bit lacking when they progress up to bigger venues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanette Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Think I might try and get along to the show that they're doing at the Arches, Glasgow. Had a little listen to We Were Promised Jetpacks and they sound like they have the potential to be a good live band! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest treader. Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 the arches is a pretty good venue like.the sound can be pretty hit or miss though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 good to know, others may still beat meThe only time I remember it being bad that a promoter put on their own band as a support was at Biffy's gig at Fat Sam's in Dundee in December '05. Started playing the start of a Biffy song (can't remember which), but it was terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 The only time I remember it being bad that a promoter put on their own band as a support was at Biffy's gig at Fat Sam's in Dundee in December '05. Started playing the start of a Biffy song (can't remember which), but it was terrible. oh god, really? that's the worst idea ever! that's even worse than dj's playing a bands record when they know they're in the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Needless to say; they were booed off stage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain44s Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 oh god, really? that's the worst idea ever! that's even worse than dj's playing a bands record when they know they're in the club.i was doing sound for a band the other week and the dj played their single as they came off stage. despite the fact they had played the single less than 10 mins earlier. cringe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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