Civic Hall, Wolverhampton 1st June 2009 with setlist

[Mary Chain]

Me and my friend next to me on the barrier had to spend the whole of La Tristesse and Tsunami trying to fight off the drunk fucking massive bloke behind us who decided he wanted to be on the barrier, and when he couldn't push us off proceeded to just hit us instead, effing and blinding how the same people were on the barrier every night and "it's not fucking fair!". How about turning up in the early hours to queue and then talk to us about fairness? Class act, seriously. Possibly the most vile person I have ever come across at a gig. He had a load of bracelets on, was with his annoying girlfriend, and had the cheek to ask for a photo of my setlist at the stage door after the gig. Fucking wanker.

That was my rant. On the bright side, James was wonderfully chatty after the show, gave out sweets and water from the tourbus, and Sean signed my setlist.

[WelshManicFoo]

Ah my ears are still ringing two days after the gig.But it was a brilliant night.The boys were on top form.James looked like he was really enjoying himself.He souned fantastic and he was very witty with his banter with the crowd.Lucky to be at the front again to get a good view of him,I'll put up with a bit of pushing for that.Glad to see Nicky moving more freely and he seemed to be happier,which was lovely to see.No more gigs for me sadly.I'll miss seeing them for sure.

[lloyddhr]

Originally Posted by harrijack

'Possibly the most vile person I have ever come across at a gig'

Public wise, he sounded an arse. I on the other had had the most vile security guard i've ever met. I've been to literally thousands of gigs in 20 years both as a journalist/photographer and paying punter, and i've been to hundreds at the Civic/Wulfrun. Never has a security guard swore at me and threatened to throw me out for taking a snappy-cam picture whilst he was in the frame, before then trying to block every single picture I took. Neanderthal. That said, it's a first so I didn't complain as other security had a right laugh with me and my friend over the course of the evening. Rant over!
And the gig was an absolute blinder!! I will never tire of Motown Junk, and it was so great to hear JFPL live, it's shaping up to be one of my favourite msp albums. There's a great download of the gig over at S&V too!

[WelshManicFoo]

Originally Posted by The Gutless Wonder

Those are brilliant Midlands Junk! Because of hugeness of other pic will keep my photos to THIS post!

Glad your photos turned out well Tracey.Some great ones of James there.

[Eskimo Veggie]

I had to listen to the security guards moaning about their lives to each other before the gig started....one of the perils of standing towards the edge of the barrier I suppose.

I really wanted to hear how his wife was shagging a taxi driver and that was the only reason he agreed to work that night. Thanks.

[lloyddhr]

Originally Posted by Eskimo Veggie

I really wanted to hear how his wife was shagging a taxi driver and that was the only reason he agreed to work that night. Thanks.

We were in the balcony when we encountered neanderbouncer of the year, but I wouldn't be surprised if his wife was also shagging a taxi-driver, the mood he was in. And she'd be right to!!
Anyway, handbags away....

[WelshManicFoo]

Originally Posted by centralscrutiniser

Has James always done that twitch during the chorus of NSAF? I've seen it player 5 times before Monday but never noticed.
He cocks his head during the 'it <twitch> was <twitch> no <twitch> surface but all feeling' bit...

I've seen him do that quite a few times on tour.I love it though.It's quirky.

[WelshManicFoo]

Originally Posted by relic

There were quite a few of us there

It would of be nice to meet you Relic at the Wolves gig.I think the Manics fans took over travelodge for the night.

[relic]

Originally Posted by WelshManicFoo

It would of be nice to meet you Relic at the Wolves gig.I think the Manics fans took over travelodge for the night.

Aye, I'm way too shy of talking to strangers though I also feel daft about asking other fans if they are on FD, as I know that a lot aren't.

[A boy called Rita]

I think the practicing of shouty pointy and barrier spots in the queue was the highlight of this gig.

[Bobafettish]

After hearing the recording, Faster really was tame...

[WelshManicFoo]

Originally Posted by relic

Aye, I'm way too shy of talking to strangers though I also feel daft about asking other fans if they are on FD, as I know that a lot aren't.

We can all be daft together Relic.I like meeting other Manics fans,at least I know they won't be bored of me talking about the boys all the time.But I know what you mean it can be awkward asking if people know about this internet forum.I've had some funny looks in the past asking that very question.

[nic]

Originally Posted by centralscrutiniser

Has James always done that twitch during the chorus of NSAF? I've seen it player 5 times before Monday but never noticed.
He cocks his head during the 'it <twitch> was <twitch> no <twitch> surface but all feeling' bit...

I didn't notice the twitch but i did notice James keep hitting himself on the head during Tolerate in London

[The Gutless Wonder]

Originally Posted by WelshManicFoo

Glad your photos turned out well Tracey.Some great ones of James there.

Thanks Helen! You not doing any more gigs then? Aaaaaaaaaw!

[The Gutless Wonder]

Originally Posted by WelshManicFoo

We can all be daft together Relic.I like meeting other Manics fans,at least I know they won't be bored of me talking about the boys all the time.But I know what you mean it can be awkward asking if people know about this internet forum.I've had some funny looks in the past asking that very question.

It was just pure chance that I overheard you mention the forum or I wouldn't have had the guts to ask you if you were a member of FD! Glad I plucked up the courage though!