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Forthcoming gigs.


Old Prestonian said:
Where are the stage times?
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June 13th - Doors open at 7pm - get down in good time and get settled as the show will start promptly at 8pm.

June 6th - Doors open at 7pm with special guest
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from 7:45pm - get down in good time so you don't miss a thing.

June 5th - Coming to
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tonight? Doors open at 7pm with a guest DJ from 7:30pm.

June 4th - Doors open at 7pm with
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kicking things off from 7:45pm - get down in good time - you won't regret it.

May 31st - Thrilled to welcome to tonight Doors open at 6:30pm - get down in good time as the show will start promptly at 7:30pm.

May 29th - Coming to tonight? Doors open at 7pm with special guest from 7:45pm - get down and show some love.

May 21st - Blues-rock powerhouse is playing here at tonight Doors open at 7pm with kicking things off from 7:45pm.
 
Dan..Dan..Dan..Dan said:
June 13th - Doors open at 7pm - get down in good time and get settled as the show will start promptly at 8pm.

June 6th - Doors open at 7pm with special guest
You must be logged on to see external links
from 7:45pm - get down in good time so you don't miss a thing.

June 5th - Coming to
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tonight? Doors open at 7pm with a guest DJ from 7:30pm.

June 4th - Doors open at 7pm with
You must be logged on to see external links
kicking things off from 7:45pm - get down in good time - you won't regret it.

May 31st - Thrilled to welcome to tonight Doors open at 6:30pm - get down in good time as the show will start promptly at 7:30pm.

May 29th - Coming to tonight? Doors open at 7pm with special guest from 7:45pm - get down and show some love.

May 21st - Blues-rock powerhouse is playing here at tonight Doors open at 7pm with kicking things off from 7:45pm.
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That’s not stage times. Its doors open and support act. All just a ruse to get you in early buying their expensive drinks.
 
houghton cut head said:
I was close to walking out, thought she went on like a bit of a kernt, and was totally uncalled for. Thats the last time I will go to see them again

She turned it into a David Moyes gig

She was like vinegar tits last night in comparison
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The bit that nearly tipped me over the edge was the rant part 2 where she said " do you get me ? " little response ,and she said" just the women then" like us blokes are all the same !!
No one got her ,even a lass at the front said what's he done ..
 
kyle's left foot said:
Well Munro delivered, great day, and unbelievable value for bands on show;
Second time ive seen M60, this was better venue for sound and enjoyed them much more, proper swirly Manchester guiter vibe (think The Music..),
The Kairos, dunno what to say, 3/4 times ive seen them and these guys are simply superb, great songs, great vocals, id say they are the best band ive seen in these small venues for a long time - they have to make it bigger imo,
Michael Gallagher, jangly guitar fun, not great but not bad at all,
The Clause headlined, and again similar to the Kairos, have some big big songs, had crowd proper jumping by the end, great band.

Looking forward to next Sat, not seen Pastel before but heard good things, and i know Shambolics and The Covasettes are both quality, Utopiates were good last time seen them as well
£17 for 11 bands!
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Bit gutted the Indie Showcase yest was postponed till Autumn, id heard theyd only sold 30 tickets:( shame as these events usually well attended in Stockton. They blamed other events on in the area but not quote sure what that meant?

Paul Smith intimate solo gig at Georgian theatre tonight, bit weird its seated but looking forward to it
 
kyle's left foot said:
Bit gutted the Indie Showcase yest was postponed till Autumn, id heard theyd only sold 30 tickets:( shame as these events usually well attended in Stockton. They blamed other events on in the area but not quote sure what that meant?

Paul Smith intimate solo gig at Georgian theatre tonight, bit weird its seated but looking forward to it
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What’s the new date mate? I might be able to make it Sunderland fixtures depending
 
JAZZMANB said:
The bit that nearly tipped me over the edge was the rant part 2 where she said " do you get me ? " little response ,and she said" just the women then" like us blokes are all the same !!
No one got her ,even a lass at the front said what's he done ..
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I'm glad she got told in no uncertain terms that she fucked up and apologised after the event but if it hadn't been such a prominent member of the crowd nothing would have happened and the unlucky target would have had to slope off feeling f***ing miserable and probably really self conscious at other gigs in future. i think she doubled down to try and be funny after not getting the response she expected because she didn't realise she picked on someone a lot of the crowd prefer to them!
 
Twisted said:
I'm glad she got told in no uncertain terms that she fucked up and apologised after the event but if it hadn't been such a prominent member of the crowd nothing would have happened and the unlucky target would have had to slope off feeling f***ing miserable and probably really self conscious at other gigs in future. i think she doubled down to try and be funny after not getting the response she expected because she didn't realise she picked on someone a lot of the crowd prefer to them!
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I didn't know the background and even without a back story it was just uncalled for . Shame all round really . Sounds like they wanted the Hebden bridge crowd again . Instant atmosphere. Sometimes you have to play the room . Different gig ,different punters.
 
JAZZMANB said:
I didn't know the background and even without a back story it was just uncalled for . Shame all round really . Sounds like they wanted the Hebden bridge crowd again . Instant atmosphere. Sometimes you have to play the room . Different gig ,different punters.
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Exactly.
 
JAZZMANB said:
I wasn't aware of that but found it very uncomfortable as an older bloke as it unfolded

I agree but have found pop recs a bit meh in the past for socials and last minute pushes . Not mentioning bands that night but pushing custard slices next door. I was a patreon for a while and stopped . Hopefully it's improving
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I work at Pop Recs. Not every gig that happens there is promoted by us so it can sometimes be difficult to know stage times ahead of time but we do what we can, often posting on stories when we know. The bands/promoters quite often don't push this either.

The café is a huge part of what we do, also.
Twisted said:
I was amazed to hear he's never actually booked them, i thought maybe it was a joke. He said he thought she was joking at first anarl

Fingers crossed.

I found it quite depressing for a few reasons, for a "music city" and I'm sure someone said (in this thread maybe) that it was sold out but it looked nowhere near, and id say 90% of the crowd was over 50. I'm not a teenagers myself anymore but it doesn't scream sustainable when venues struggle to attract youngsters
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The drop off in attendance for this gig compared to others may have had something to do with them putting a Newcastle gig on sale a few weeks before last night's gig.
 
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thecookingwine said:
I work at Pop Recs. Not every gig that happens there is promoted by us so it can sometimes be difficult to know stage times ahead of time but we do what we can, often posting on stories when we know. The bands/promoters quite often don't push this either.

The café is a huge part of what we do, also.
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Just speaking as I see it . Looks like this gig was a big improvement on comms . Stage times is a bonus but not a biggy to me .Surely a promoter wouldn't stop you posting about an event the day,week before? Particularly if there's tickets to sell .
I get the cafe bit and theres a case for plugging both . Sounds like I'm about right
Day before gig no boost or info but a post about something in the cafe . I'm only really interested in the venue and it sounds like venues bands and promoters could do better .
 
JAZZMANB said:
Just speaking as I see it . Looks like this gig was a big improvement on comms . Stage times is a bonus but not a biggy to me .Surely a promoter wouldn't stop you posting about an event the day,week before? Particularly if there's tickets to sell .
I get the cafe bit and theres a case for plugging both . Sounds like I'm about right
Day before gig no boost or info but a post about something in the cafe . I'm only really interested in the venue and it sounds like venues bands and promoters could do better .
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Sounds like you've got one in particular you're referring to. Hard to comment without knowing which one. Sounds like you knew it was happening though so there's that! But agreed, you can never have too much promotion.
 
thecookingwine said:
I work at Pop Recs. Not every gig that happens there is promoted by us so it can sometimes be difficult to know stage times ahead of time but we do what we can, often posting on stories when we know. The bands/promoters quite often don't push this either.
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It would be handy if you pinned a post to the top of your Twitter page that lists forthcoming events. I know it sold out but I, and at least one other on here didn't know Shonen Knife played recently. I found out by chance a day or two beforehand.
 
thecookingwine said:
Sounds like you've got one in particular you're referring to. Hard to comment without knowing which one. Sounds like you knew it was happening though so there's that! But agreed, you can never have too much promotion.
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I'm not there loads but they're never really well attended yet good gigs I seem to pick . I get tickets then keep an interest prior .
Jane weaver ,Benefits ,McLusky to name 3 off my head .
I don't think I'm alone in saying I want to be in a full room and not feel crap for the band because I've been there myself .
I sort of stopped looking there for shows and went elsewhere for a while
I'm not laying all the blame at your door but we've got to flog it to death these days to stand any chance .
 
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