The Ghost Of Fudge Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 someone starts a drakes conversation with me nearly everytime i'm out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest treader. Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 there's a reason for that:best. place. on. earth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 Dos Dedos's final ever gig with Subsistence to a Drakes filled bizarrely to capacity.Dos Dedos playing a random Saturday afternoon gig at an hours notice for somebody's leaving party.Playing a gig with Sirius and almost getting beat up by the bassist from the Swell-Bellies for knocking over his bass amp (accidentally I might add)Many, many nights of lock-ins with NIcky Casino and my old flatmate drinking vodka and fake red bull till 6am.Finding two randomly discarded pairs of pants on the bar floor during one such lock in. Added my own pants.Drunkenly attempting to sing "The Wanderer" by Del Shannon at an open mic night, and forgetting both the chords AND the words.Drakes was so much fun. My early 20s WAS Dr Drakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonie Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 special times. drakes just makes me think of the little damp enclave where you kept your kit. AUBL alldayers, particularly 29 December 2001: AUBLooza.i also remember sitting in there one Sunday afternoon (in the other room, not the venue part) with dave and chris officer, bigbad, etc. having a meeting about a proposed gig at the beach ballroom. shame it never happened, that would have been the nuts.Dr Drakes was special too. Like the gig with the X-Certs and dave from sidca when the support pulled out and i bought a homeless dude a half pint to play instead and then he 'went to get his guitar' and never came back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorge Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 Must have missed this thread first time round:- Last ever Maiden Taiwan gig. Not because of us, but it was the first time I saw Spike Pile Driver. My life has never quite been the same since.- First Spike gig, which attracted a large thread on here IIRC.- Bumsnogger!- DJ'ing a couple of gigs.I was in Sapphire a while ago while I was back in town, but I couldn't stay there for more than one drink, because it didn't feel right.not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RF Scott Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 I was in Sapphire a while ago while I was back in town, but I couldn't stay there for more than one drink, because it didn't feel right.I'm the same with Sin - not exactly the same as Estaminet. Last time I was in Sin, the 'DJ' (Dude with itunes) played 'Loch Lomond' and about 5 guys went into a huddle and jumped around. Sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest idol_wild Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 I went to Drakes in, oooh, 2004 to see a band called Dedalus.However it was a band called Dedelian (sic) who played.They were one of the worst bands I have ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biz Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 I saw Maple in the Drakes on the Castlegate, they stood out.I saw hundreds of acts at both Drakes and met loads of people.The Screamin Stukas were ace .Mart oot o Colon Open Bracket and his electro chums were fun tae .I loved King Liar and the Brutes and The Videos, they made me feel like getting in a fight and making up with prepostirous drinking, AYE, Drakes was a hoot . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Just found this on YouTube. Got me all nostalgic-like.YouTube - goodbye dr. drakesI miss Drakes. It was more than just a venue and a boozer, it was like a base for the whole Aberdeen music scene and a beacon for the unwashed. Bring back Drakes! (somewhere) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 That was heavy on the open-mike night folks.....think it was Tino who filmed it??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The59Sound Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 My favourite band I ever saw at Drakes was Draw from Glenrothes/Fife area. Saw them a couple of times, still probably my favourite unsigned band I'd ever seen live. Ridiculously good songs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest treader. Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Having The Valentine melt my face.Onion Terror gigs.Asian Morrisette gigs.JEDI's second ever gig, and a random note we found written by Bob and Kai saying we were the best band ever, which although obviously sarcastic, was pretty cool when I was 13.aaaand the Dangerfields. "This song's about kicking your ass, it's called Kick Your Ass" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossP Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 - Every time I saw Nero there- Standupguy- Macrocosmica/Filthpact 'last ever Drakes gig'- The lock ins (vague memories of strippers being present?)- My terrible attempts at chatting up Piney Gir- Fishstock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Milner Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Asians gigs were always a good laugh.My first ever point gig was in there as well.Thinking how bad Some Young Pedro were when they played with Lost.The last time i saw The Xcerts in there and it was packed full with everyone singing, that was an amazing night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Microphones / Mt Eerie at Dr Drakes.The Alternative101 gig that seemed to start at 1 or 2 and went on forever. I liked a hell of a lot of the bands but I couldn't tell you many of their names!+others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 I was listening to the Craig B live set from Drakes earlier today. Good times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Microphones / Mt Eerie at Dr Drakes.The Alternative101 gig that seemed to start at 1 or 2 and went on forever. I liked a hell of a lot of the bands but I couldn't tell you many of their names!+othersooh, that was an awesome gig. electric tibet supporting and lots of fairy lights. mmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Storm Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 where to start...Feverdream & Mono (not the japanese band)Man Inc (who could forget him!)Youthmovies & RedjetsonAdorno Records launch with Torqamada, Macrocosmica, Fighting Red Adair, Mercury Tilt Switch amongst others (bloody ace line up, naebody there!)KeitzerFighting Shit (Olafur Arnalds hardcore band)Macrocosmica & NarcosisPete Doherty,The Libertines and their entourage turning up at the end of a open mic, where Pete & Karl (that his name?) took over the stage, sang songs from shows whilst clearly out of it...we couldnt get rid of them, jim had to chuck them out in the endi may edit this with more highlights when i remember...i also remember the cleaning up of puke and the throwing people out. oh and the lock ins, and the lack of sleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 we played that youthmovies and redjetson show. steven was in a shit shit mood and redjetson were a bit arsey. their singer was a bit of a cock but their guitarist bought a dedalus/politik split. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Storm Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Mountain Men Anonymous. they were ace : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 I could start a list but wont, old and forgetful for a start.2+ years of the best times surrounded by the best people, best, and worst music, great nights with the doors closed... Being mesmerized by Opaque stands out seeing and meeting Drat and the numerous other bands that Shaz and other promoters booked.Nice to dig the out the old nostalgia now and again and be reminded of our wee and special venue and times. Shame we couldn't bottle what we all made eh:up: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Storm Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 oh my god, Drat!!! how could i forget...wonder what those guys up to now? thats prompted me to go look!and yeah Opaque, how unexpected was that! for those unfamiliar, one of the guys, Lee, now goes under the name of Kylie Minoise, whom im sure you have heard of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 oh my god, Drat!!! how could i forget...wonder what those guys up to now? thats prompted me to go look!and yeah Opaque, how unexpected was that! for those unfamiliar, one of the guys, Lee, now goes under the name of Kylie Minoise, whom im sure you have heard ofBookem if you find em. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Storm Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 from what i can find, i think they split Iain Archer was another unexpected and lovely gig this could go on forever! o_O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 from what i can find, i think they split Iain Archer was another unexpected and lovely gig this could go on forever! o_Oand often does after a couple of drinks 7 nights a week for the good part of 3 years should throw up numerous memories for the staff alone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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