Johnny Mac Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Is anyone else going to see them in Forres this weekend?Seems a weird place to be playing.Looking forward to it though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christy Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Nope. One of the worst bands I've ever had the misfortune to hear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammer Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 To be a pedant...it's not really Forres, The Loft is on a farm midway between Forres and Elgin (which to be fair is probably weirder). And there's been a few decent bands playing there including Drunken Public (Levellers), Hayseed Dixie, Delays...and comedian Jason Byrne to name but 4...but it shows that Ash are not exactly in the ascendancy of their career.Good wee venue though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 To be a pedant...it's not really Forres, The Loft is on a farm midway between Forres and Elgin (which to be fair is probably weirder). And there's been a few decent bands playing there including Drunken Public (Levellers), Hayseed Dixie, Delays...and comedian Jason Byrne to name but 4...but it shows that Ash are not exactly in the ascendancy of their career.Good wee venue though They're doing an A-Z alphabetical tour and this one is E for East Grange, Forres, Quite a neat idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammer Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 They're doing an A-Z alphabetical tour and this one is E for East Grange, Forres, Quite a neat ideaThat's clutching at straws (farm ha ha). The venue is called The Loft and is in East Grange and technically listed under Kinloss but ...would Edinburgh not have been a more obvious choice (in Scotland anyway) or even Elgin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 That's clutching at straws (farm ha ha). The venue is called The Loft and is in East Grange and technically listed under Kinloss but ...would Edinburgh not have been a more obvious choice (in Scotland anyway) or even Elgin Where's your imagination? I wonder what X is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanette Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 I think it's a pretty cool idea. They're playing Falkirk for F, obviously, and the pub they're playing is pretty nice. It's better than just playing Edinburgh for E, Inverness for I etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Easy Wishes Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Where's your imagination? I wonder what X is?Exmouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 The Ash tour in full:October19 - ALDERSHOT West End Centre (01252 330040 / www.kiosk.iristickets.co.uk20 - BRADFORD The Gasworks (01132454650 / www.lunatickets.co.uk)21 - CARLISLE The Brickyard (08700600100 / Welcome to TicketWeb!)22 - DUNDEE Fat Sams (08444771000 / Welcome to TicketWeb!)24 - EAST GRANGE The Loft (0844 4999990 / Gigs in Scotland)25 - FALKIRK Behind The Wall (08444999990 / (Gigs in Scotland)27 - GLOUCESTER Guildhall (01452503050 / Gloucester Guildhall - Music, Gigs, Cinema, Room Bookings & Hires, Conferences, Workshops)28 - HASTINGS Crypt (01424201159 / Welcome to TicketWeb!)30 - IPSWICH 77 Live (GIGSANDTOURS.COM)31 - JERSEY, St.Helier Havana Club (01534887786 / www.ticketline.co.uk);November02 - KINGSTON The Peel (02085495871 / www.banquetrecords.com/shows);03 - LOUGHBOROUGH University (01509635000 / www.gigantic.com);04 - MILTON KEYNES Woughton Centre (01908660392 / www.wegottickets.com);06 - NEWPORT TJs (01633216608 / www.seetickets.com);07 - OLDHAM Castle (08448889991 / www.ticketline.co.uk(;08 - PLYMOUTH Hippo (08700600100 / www.ticketweb.co.uk);10 - QUEENS PARK Corrib Rest (08712200260 / www.gigsandtours.com);11 - ROTHERHAM The Vault (08444775775 / www.ticketmaster.co.uk);12 - SWANSEA Sin City (01792654226 / www.seetickets.com);14 - TUNBRIDGE WELLS Forum (08712777101 / www.wegottickets.com);16 - UPPER NORWOOD Gipsy Hill Tavern (08712200260 / www.gigsandtours.com);17 - VENTNOR Winter Gardens (01983857581 / www.seetickets.com);19 - WORCESTER Dive Bar (01905740800 / www.worcsu.com/events);21 - EXMOUTH Pavilion (08712200260 / www.gigsandtours.com);22 - YEOVIL Orange Box (08712200260 / www.gigsandtours.com);23 - ZENNOR Village Hall (08712200260 / See Mobile) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammer Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 I think it's a pretty cool idea. They're playing Falkirk for F, obviously, and the pub they're playing is pretty nice. It's better than just playing Edinburgh for E, Inverness for I etc etc.I have no objection to anyone playing the Loft, indeed the more the merrier. It's a great wee venue as is The Warehouse in Lossiemouth and for acoustic sets The Red Shoes in Elgin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 They're actually doing it in Alphabetical order too. I didn't know that. Quite impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossP Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 I'm surprised they didn't do Elgin as well actually... as they had almost arranged a gig there about 10 years ago at Downtown USA (!). Tim's granny also lives in Elgin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammer Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Better off at The Loft... Downtown Sucks Satan's cock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Better off at The Loft... Downtown Sucks Satan's cockYou're shitting me, Downtown still exists?o_O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossP Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 You're shitting me, Downtown still exists?o_OYep, Elgin still loves it.I'll be making my annual visit when i'm back this xmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Mac Posted October 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 I used to quite like Downtown when I was a youngster.Joannas sucks the boaby though.I'll maybe stop for a wee takeaway at Natural Spisce outside it after the gig in Forres though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Yep, Elgin still loves it.I'll be making my annual visit when i'm back this xmas I stopped making my annual trip last year - felt much better that way. Due to the ridiculous queues would have ended up celebrating the turnover to Christmas day in the queue.My knowledge of local geography is appalling - I saw the Ash tour dates about 2 months ago and didn't know that East Grange was up here! I'm going to be in Elgin at the weekend too...is there a bus going there and back at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Mac Posted October 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 I'll be driving through Elgin and have space to pick up folks if they need a lift.Apparently the gig is pretty close to selling out now too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurdyroot Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 I'm possibly going to be able to get a hold on some tickets but have no idea where this place is and how the hell to get home to Aberdeen from it! Would be an awesome gig though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurdyroot Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Hmmm, having looked at maps, I don't think getting the bus there and back is going to work out Anyone else travelling by non-car methods got any advice ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Mac Posted October 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 It's just a few miles outside of Elgin.Doubt you'll get back to Aberdeen on the night unless you are driving.Just stay in Elgin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurdyroot Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Meh, money Will try and sort something out though, haven't seen them in a couple of years so would be a blast to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammer Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 I stopped making my annual trip last year - felt much better that way. Due to the ridiculous queues would have ended up celebrating the turnover to Christmas day in the queue.My knowledge of local geography is appalling - I saw the Ash tour dates about 2 months ago and didn't know that East Grange was up here! I'm going to be in Elgin at the weekend too...is there a bus going there and back at all?About mid way to Forres from Elgin on the right (about 2 miles from Alves)...there is a sign post. Then there's a single track road and it's about half a mile up there over a bridge. No bus home to Aberdeen methinks.But it is a decent venue, with a bar and can be an experience!You're shitting me, Downtown still exists?o_OAye Hog...and worse still, it and Joanna's are still the destination of choice for the sheep on the piss...probably Lee still goes to Jo's too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo1903 Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 I was supposed to be going but looks like I'm struggling to get there now so therefore I have a spare ticket if anyone needs one, face value of course. I could meet in Inverurie or thereabouts if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caverdaz Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 The Ash tour in full:October22 - DUNDEE Fat Sams (08444771000 / Welcome to TicketWeb!)You had me worried for a bit then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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