• Re: Bristol O2 Academy 8th March 2010
• [quote="gizzard":10xuds4m]Arrived in Bristol with Blackbeered around 6.40, straight in the car park and down to the meet up boozer the Hatchett, spotted me old mucker Rodders and Laurence in the beer garden having a fag and in we go to a pub pretty full of Black clad fans. Other forum members present are Pige, the Strangler, jbinblack and Kaoos, soon to be joined by NMH1965, Ladp, Ice and the webmeister mantheylovetohate, much talk then ensued about all things Stranglers past, present and future. Whilst in the pub I realised I did’nt have my ticket with me when I was sure I took it out of the car, I ran back up to the car park and there it was still on the roof of the car! Thank feck for that, panic over!! Into the venue around 7-45ish and straight to the merch desk to check out the new gear, have to say it’s a 100% improvement on the last UK tour(but that couldn’t have been hard), snap up the i phone tour t shirt , hang around chatting for a bit and then into the venue which even by then was pretty packed, managed to get right down the front(didn’t barge anyone on the way) two deep on JJ’s side. Have to say I thought the support band were shit, every song sounded the same to me so wasn’t impressed with them! Just to the left of me were half a dozen or so young girls and I have to admit I didn’t think they last the gig there, I said to the guy by me that I’d give them six songs and they’d be gone but fair play they seemed to really enjoy the gig. Stranglers were on around 9.15 and straight into TTD and then a blistering Go Buddy Go. At the risk of repeating myself I thought this was a fantastic gig and the sound was pretty much perfect and being in front of JJ the sound coming from his Bass was simply stunning although listening to Pige afterwards he thought the sound was poor and that he couldn’t hear JJ’s bass! I think he must have had his Metallica headphones on throughout the gig! Highlights for me was pretty much everyone although there is certainly a lull in proceedings when they do GB, ATS and SLG, having said that these went down very well with the crowd so no real complaints. The best song of the night by a country mile was Genetix, just stood watching JJ during this was a sight to behold, the man is a genius and as far as I am concerned there isn’t a better bass player in the world, and as reported by others he looks in stunning shape for a man of 58, I don’t think I’ve ever seen him so animated, probably more so now then back in the days of MKI. I should add that Jet never missed a beat and makes drumming look so easy although I’m sure it isn’t. Other big highlights were Lost Control, Spectre, Curfew, Norfolk Coast and of course Sewer. Gig was over far too quickly and we say our goodbyes to matesinblack then myself, Rodders, Blackbeered and Ice find a kebab joint for some much needed food and drink.. Back to the car afterwards for the drive home, got in around one knackered but led awake in bed for another hour before finally nodding off. Yet another fine night in the presence of a truly great band and meeting up with some good friends. Next stop for me Oxford next week although I haven’t given up hope of making Brum(just yet).[/quote:10xuds4m] Top notch preview that was 1st class :)



• from: steeplejackinblack on 10 Mar 2010, 23:59


• Re: cheese n grain
• Booked my digs at the Blue Boar earlier - they've been busy with enquires.



• from: The Strangler on 10 Mar 2010, 23:47


• Re: US dates
• yeah, yeah, yeah....thanks so much. I actually saw that new vid on his site but didn't have the time to see it at the time....now I feel foolish. "yeah, yeah, yeah..." you all say. Thanks again for pointing it out. I now know it's HD plus "you get to hear my back catalogue....(minus all my other solo stuff...)" You name it we'll play it.... Ok, how about Wired, Rhythmic Itch, Leave Me Alone, First Bus to Babs and Endless day, Endless yeah yeah yeah for starters!!



• from: shah on 10 Mar 2010, 23:41


• Re: SHEFFIELD 06/03/10
• [quote="PaulinLondon":t63jt09w][quote="ThruBeingCool":t63jt09w] All in all a top night out and once again the actual gig becomes almost secondary to the social occasion. [/quote:t63jt09w] Yup, the meeting up factor is fantastic. It just seems to be getting better and better and adds to the whole blast of the occasion no matter where the band play. Long may this continue ! Like.[/quote:t63jt09w] Secunded. Anyone who's met me pished at a gig has probably had to endure my usual inebriated ramblings about my Stranglers gig rememberings. As you'll know, it goes, "Meet up, get a few pints, mibee a curry, more pints, a good laugh has ensued now for about 4 or 5 hours, more booze, more witty banter, more laughs and then, the realisation, about 8pm, that, "[i:t63jt09w]fuck-[/i:t63jt09w] I've got a Stranglers gig on top of all this !!" Top stuff. Oh, and Paul, if you're also suggesting that we should all keep doing theses sort of get-togethers, even when the big gig isn't on the cards at the end of the night, then I, for one, Secund that also.



• from: Alias on 10 Mar 2010, 23:35


• Re: Coup de Grace-Why no single release?
• Agree with the majority on this, but don't forget, no matter how bad this Album was, it gave us another tour / gigs to go to



• from: Mitty on 10 Mar 2010, 23:34


• Re: BLACK CATS TOURS
• [quote="NMH1965":2ddwj78v][quote="Frank Castle":2ddwj78v]Ah my rival to Castle Tours........... We won't be there to nearer 5 mate,will give you a bell when we arrive....... Big pair of shoes to fill pal.......no pressure Ian...... [/quote:2ddwj78v] I know John really starting to feel it now, I just to need to decide which is the pub that I have completely forgot how to get to then you really will have a rival. [/quote:2ddwj78v]



• from: Alias on 10 Mar 2010, 23:21


• Re: Peek-a-boo
• Welcom Capt Black or is it icecube All the best Shauninblack



• from: s.harris on 10 Mar 2010, 23:17


• Re: Hugh Cornwell, Scala Remastered!
• Thanks Dom nice mix of songs, maybe a 2010 winter tour Hugh would bring back this kind of set list, and some new songs. All the best Shauninblack



• from: s.harris on 10 Mar 2010, 23:12


• Re: Brighton Dome 09-03-10
• Nice review Rodders. I thought you'd be fed up by now.........!!!



• from: Bag Lady on 10 Mar 2010, 22:47


• Re: Greetings From The Frozen North
• Welcome aboard



• from: NMH1965 on 10 Mar 2010, 22:39


• Re: Decades Apart - true confessions
• Oh, I like Nuclear Device! What is it that you don't like about it? I haven't bought Decades Apart yet; apart from the new songs it will be interesting for me mainly for the MK2 songs, as I hardly know any of those. I hope to be pleasantly surprised (though my expectations of Sugar Bullets are pretty low now). Actually I think I'll go and order it right now. Mariet



• from: **Dutchess** on 10 Mar 2010, 22:12


• Re: The Official - Tour de France Thread - 2010
• I think Lance is very good at playing mind games, but he will have is work cut out. I think both Alberto & Andy are top contenders for the 2010 tour. I just don't think Wiggins has got the beans in his legs, but I may be wrong!



• from: LAFOLIE on 10 Mar 2010, 22:07


• Re: Leeds 11/03/10
• Vanian - depends what you want mate - I always favour Tampopo before a gig - Nice Asian cuisine with a good selection of Asian booze to boot. Jim



• from: theraven1979 on 10 Mar 2010, 22:04


• Re: Oxford O2 march 17th 2010
• We will try the Hobgoblin first, if no one there, then we will try and find someone. If anyone has a cell number, please PM me, maybe we could call if we are alone??? Simon, Cindy and Jon.. 1 week today!!



• from: stranglersfan on 10 Mar 2010, 22:00


• Re: London Apollo.19/3/10
• Cannot wait, we start packing tonight, flying to london on saturday, yay!!!!!!!!!! REALLY looking forward to meeting you all, you have been most helpful in our planning! Love to have a curry afterwards if that is the plan. See you at the Duke.........or in the Sewer.............. Simon, Cindy and Jon. Hammersmith or bust!!!



• from: stranglersfan on 10 Mar 2010, 21:59


• Re: Hi there folks 1st post .......Fife
• Welcome to the forum, rosco! I hope you enjoyed the gig. Mariet



• from: **Dutchess** on 10 Mar 2010, 21:58


• Re: Hi All
• Welcome to the forum, London Lady 66! Mariet



• from: **Dutchess** on 10 Mar 2010, 21:50


• Re: Rock Radio Manchester
• Cheers for that!



• from: Ian9331 on 10 Mar 2010, 21:24


• Re: THE STRANGLERS @ROCK CITY, NOTTINGHAM
• did anyone happen to record this concert?? wouldnt mind and audio or video of it :)



• from: burt in black on 10 Mar 2010, 21:06


• Re: Decades apart..£4.99 Pre-order at HMV
• my cd was sent early last week. time takes time



• from: norman normal on 10 Mar 2010, 18:45


• sat in brum
• any fans from stroud area want to join 6 others i have spare ticket and room booked and minibus £80



• from: petres69 on 10 Mar 2010, 18:36


• Re: Manchester's 'curry mile'
• i always go to lal'quila. verry nice indeed. try the tandoori chops, they put them on a sizzling plate smother them in fried onions and peppers and it comes with a sauce of your choice. absotively posolutely brilliant



• from: andyinblack1 on 10 Mar 2010, 18:27


• Leeds on Thursday ?
• I've lapsed ... I admit it ! ... I used to go to every Brum gig while I lived there and then in the mid 80's when I moved up to North Yorks saw them at Scarborough but then when Hugh left , something died for me , I saw the PR line up once in Middlesbrough and was slightly underwhelmed and I moved on to other stuff .. I realise that this is probably herecy but I'm going to Leeds tomorrow ... and I can't bloody wait !



• from: Bluemeadey on 10 Mar 2010, 18:27


• Re: Stranglers interview in Western Daily Press
• I enjoyed reading that, thank you for posting.



• from: andyinblack1 on 10 Mar 2010, 18:24


• Re: LIVE LINE UP
• [quote="parasiteinblack":oi1nkc3f] no I'm completely serious. I think he played for Spear Of Destiny too, but I haven't heard enough of them to recommend anything.[/quote:oi1nkc3f] right then, i'll try to hear all this.



• from: Raven Darkholme on 10 Mar 2010, 18:22


• Re: Stranglers @ Brighton Dome 9/3
• Gizz, areminder: Lincoln, and your noisy adenoids in byes byes!



• from: C r a s s ! on 10 Mar 2010, 18:01


• Re: New live album
• YES! dream becomes reality this is just what i wanted. this'll be a classic, im sure i'll play this over and over. imagine a whole Hooverdam set, and rattus set, and a dvd aswell! wont happen but think about it.



• from: Raven Darkholme on 10 Mar 2010, 17:51


• Re: Last Gig
• Maybe that's his point - Must admit I'm no big fan of the popular mop topped scouse combo. Jim [quote="Jon the Impaler":sfz448ua][quote="theraven1979":sfz448ua]He is a big fan - He said there's only 2 bands that matter The Beatles and The Stranglers. Jim[/quote:sfz448ua] Well , he's half right anyway . Can't say I care too much for that Scouse lot .... IMO very over rated . Funny really , both ends of the spectrum .[/quote:sfz448ua]



• from: theraven1979 on 10 Mar 2010, 17:18


• Re: Glastonbury warm up
• Bloody good place for a pre Glasto. gig though



• from: The Sewer The Sewer on 10 Mar 2010, 16:40


• Re: Crap Joke No.83840370
• [attachment=0:3rs9tj61]New_Govenment_Scheme_[/attachment:3rs9tj61]



• from: APOLLO79 on 10 Mar 2010, 15:30