Busy weekend. Number 4 was the 2nd Innercity Pirates night at Clwb Ifor Bach, spread the word to another friend so a highly successful evening! Again, Red City were the (only) support, who were still underwhelming and may even have got worse! Luckily a short set. The main Pirates set was much more polished than the last one, they have been practicing!! Only mishap this time when an overenthusiastic fan accidentally stood on a connector! Quite a different set, this time almost totally from the 3 recent EPs with the only oldies Whisper The Fear, and 'that song' from last time - which is called The Little Pills We Love. For the set list, simply check out the track listings for the 3 EPs on their website!
Number 5 entailed a visit to Coal Exchange to see Mogwai. Luckily the buses were back to normal - well normal for a Sunday ie nothing late at night! Slightly more interesting support band, The Magnificents (sound: a mix between Mogwai, Syntax and The Killers), although I did find their sound rather samey. They came on really early, just after doors. Bit of a gap before the main show, but all things come to those who wait, as the main show was excellent, the sound was well balanced & the set seemed to fly by! Both bands had a lighting show alongside the music. I'm not that familiar with Mogwai's stuff so track names are beyond me, not that it was that kind of show - I would say almost like a classical concert from the atmosphere. The encore was less impressive though (or that last 10 minutes), I know Mogwai are known for loud shows but even so! However I would stil recommend them, but not every week! The show did remind me that I really ought to see Sigur Ros sometime (if they ever play anywhere near Cardiff).
Other random link: protect your democratic rights against overweening ministerial power proposed in the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Bill on the Save Parliament site.
Number 5 entailed a visit to Coal Exchange to see Mogwai. Luckily the buses were back to normal - well normal for a Sunday ie nothing late at night! Slightly more interesting support band, The Magnificents (sound: a mix between Mogwai, Syntax and The Killers), although I did find their sound rather samey. They came on really early, just after doors. Bit of a gap before the main show, but all things come to those who wait, as the main show was excellent, the sound was well balanced & the set seemed to fly by! Both bands had a lighting show alongside the music. I'm not that familiar with Mogwai's stuff so track names are beyond me, not that it was that kind of show - I would say almost like a classical concert from the atmosphere. The encore was less impressive though (or that last 10 minutes), I know Mogwai are known for loud shows but even so! However I would stil recommend them, but not every week! The show did remind me that I really ought to see Sigur Ros sometime (if they ever play anywhere near Cardiff).
Other random link: protect your democratic rights against overweening ministerial power proposed in the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Bill on the Save Parliament site.
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