LONDON ASTORIA GIGS - Forever Delayed

y2kyle16 · #1 14-01-2009, 13:21

The astoria is closing today. last ever gig, did anyone get to see the manics at this venue? if so do we have any memories from this?

Manicben · #2 14-01-2009, 13:31

I did'nt go to the gigs in question, but was happy to see them there on the SATT tour, its my favourite venue, i don't know why.

I'm attending the gig tonight, i hope its a good send off.

mafiamonroe · #3 14-01-2009, 13:38

I went to the Christmas HB gigs. My memories are laughing when james walked offstage when his guitar packed in and richey realised that he left to play guitar on his own! To be fair he did ok and you could hear him despite all the stories about his guitar not being plugged in. James came on and gyrated his hips and said something about doing an "erotic dance for you". It was an intense atmosphere for all three gigs although James did try and lighten the mood wearing a Santa hat. And then off course on the final night they trashed the equipment. Richey kept hitting himself in the face with a microphone stand which was unerving to watch. Sean did look really pissed off but then he often does!

deadmartyr · #4 14-01-2009, 13:43

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Sean did look really pissed off but then he often does!

Was he getting fed up of people continually asking for Sleepflower to be played even back in those days!?

Elvis Impersonator · #5 14-01-2009, 13:58

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Was he getting fed up of people continually asking for Sleepflower to be played even back in those days!?

Wouldn't surprise me!

Grant · #6 14-01-2009, 15:31

aww this is sad news

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I'm so jealous of anyone that attended the 1994 gigs....

hummingbird · #7 14-01-2009, 13:51

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Richey kept hitting himself in the face with a microphone stand which was unerving to watch.

Bryter Layter · #8 15-01-2009, 03:50

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Originally Posted by mafiamonroe

I went to the Christmas HB gigs. My memories are laughing when james walked offstage when his guitar packed in and richey realised that he left to play guitar on his own! To be fair he did ok and you could hear him despite all the stories about his guitar not being plugged in. James came on and gyrated his hips and said something about doing an "erotic dance for you". It was an intense atmosphere for all three gigs although James did try and lighten the mood wearing a Santa hat. And then off course on the final night they trashed the equipment. Richey kept hitting himself in the face with a microphone stand which was unerving to watch. Sean did look really pissed off but then he often does!

Oh you are a lucky man! *jealous*
Thanks for sharing your experience! Really enjoyed reading it.

I think I have the gig from the 20th but it's pretty poor quality. What I would give to have been at any of those shows.

bb20850 · #9 21-01-2009, 13:00

Faster US vid was filmed on the last night of the Astoria gigs, you probably already know this.

Lindz Delirium · #10 13-10-2010, 20:27

I didn't enjoy them very much really...but then I didn't really have a good tour...didn't really feel like anything to me, but then again I would have been utterly wasted against a wall somewhere!

Ben · #11 13-10-2010, 20:30

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I didn't enjoy them very much really...but then I didn't really have a good tour...didn't really feel like anything to me, but then again I would have been utterly wasted against a wall somewhere!

Really? What didn't you like about them? I assume you went to all three nights?

Also, FWIW, I think it's great that people like you (and Kevin) that have been seeing the Manics regularly since '92 are still seeing them now, and still love the band.

Lindz Delirium · #12 13-10-2010, 20:50

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Really? What didn't you like about them? I assume you went to all three nights?

Also, FWIW, I think it's great that people like you (and Kevin) that have been seeing the Manics regularly since '92 are still seeing them now, and still love the band.

There aren't many of us left, I do love Kevin he's a good mate, I miss our long letters though, damn internet! I went to all 3 yeah but mainly got pissed, threw up, and cried a lot. I fell out of love on that tour that's for sure. I just felt utterly detached at that time and wasn't enjoying the band or the music.

mafiamonroe · #13 13-10-2010, 21:17

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Ah wow cool - I don't suppose there's anyway you could convert these (I have no idea if this is even possible!) and upload them? I (and probably quite a few people) would be muchos muchos greatful

They are in my parents loft but when i get a chance i'll dig them out. If they haven't warped that is. I bought them off a girl who sold bootlegs and videos who was involved with Terrible Beauty fanzine.

Ben · #14 13-10-2010, 21:26

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I went to all 3 yeah but mainly got pissed, threw up, and cried a lot. I fell out of love on that tour that's for sure. I just felt utterly detached at that time and wasn't enjoying the band or the music.

I do remember you saying before that you weren't a fan of THB era Manics. I'm glad you fell back in love with them. Sorry to hear you didn't enjoy the gigs.

The Crow · #15 13-10-2010, 20:27

I was there in 2007