Most of my wiped out 2020 gigs have now been rescheduled for 2021. However I’ve just been notified that The Specials will be touring September next year. Tempted but........
Anyone else stuck their neck out and bought tickets since Covid came to town?
The gig we attended on Friday night was awesome, it filled me with everything live music is supposed to provide... ☺
The band played for over 2 hours, in a venue for 300 seated people. The chairs were set in pairs, with the appropriate distance. Entry only for vaccinated, tested, or recovered.
No masks inside. Problem was that 3 songs in, everyone was already standing and moving towards the stage.
Within the next 10 minutes, it was businesses as usual. Security did nothing to prevent this so... I admit liking the closeness of unknown people very much.😇
The best part. After the band had left the stage, BitUSA blasted from the speakers. I couldn't believe it... 🇺🇲🎸
Proof.
The gig we attended on Friday night was awesome, it filled me with everything live music is supposed to provide... ☺ The band played for over 2 hours, in a venue for 300 seated people. The chairs were set in pairs, with the appropriate distance. Entry only for vaccinated, tested, or recovered. No masks inside. Problem was that 3 songs in, everyone was already standing and moving towards the stage. Within the next 10 minutes, it was businesses as usual. Security did nothing to prevent this so... I admit liking the closeness of unknown people very much. 😇 The best part. After the band had left the stage, BitUSA blasted from the speakers. I couldn't believe it... 🇺🇲🎸 Proof.
Emily Barker last night. She and husband were just wonderful. Played pretty much all the Dark Murmuration…… album from last year. If you haven’t heard it you MUST give it a listen. My standout track, Machine, was done virtually acapella, with only finger clicks, claps and thigh slaps, while Lukas added some background atmospherics on double bass. One of those moments when the audience stay silent, stunned, as the song finishes.
Covid arrangements felt OK. A small venue that in normal times might hold perhaps 450 standing had around 50 seated, well spaced out, each pair of seats with a small drinks table adjacent. Masks worn & everyone sanitised on entry. You could sense a bit of awkwardness durning the first set but it loosened up second half and a few muffled whoops slipped out, especially after her most excellent cover of Tougher Than The Rest. You can find it on her Shadowbox compilation - worth a listen.
It felt different for sure, but it was immensely enjoyable to be out sharing a live music experience. Sarah said the one clear benefit of mask wearing was that she had something to soak up the tears during Strange Weather.
I'm going to my first live gig since winter 2019 on Friday!!!!!!
My favorite Slovenian band, Mi2, preforming an acoustic concert in a smallish seated venue. Admission only for tested, vaccinated, or recovered.
I have to admit that I'm a bit nervous. 😊
@whispered secret Dunno if this is your bag, but as you are an habitue of the Town Hall I’d thoroughly recommend a trip to see Percy’s latest project. No bare chested screeching, rather a bluesy Cajun influenced cooperative. Saw them for a second time at the same venue end of ‘19 and they were stunningly good.