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shadowhiveLast night I ended up watching the last few eps of The Core. I hope it gets a second season because it was so good. I loved seeing how the effects got made and the insights from various people. Plus Mickey was hot (I loved the one last night where he was held by wires yess).
I finished the Waycest ficlet too thatI did out of spite for the anti Waycest people from the weekend.
This morning I meant to listen to sappenin or Dreamboy, but I failed at either. I was just too cozy and was nice and dozing, so didn’t put anything on. I did finish the last of the weeks uni stuff though woo.
There’s just 2 weeks to Umbrella Academy, ahh! It’s the thing I’m most excited for this month (and, bar Star Wars stuff, the thing I’m most looking forward to this year).
Since the weather was fine, and I had a message from the venue saying that there were still tickets I headed off after lunch. I read the Xbox mag on the train, mostly an article about Metroidvanias and some reviews.
Once I got there I went straight to the venue to get my ticket. All that had were balcony ones which were a little more boo.
I then went to the Entertainer in search of a forces of destiny Ahsoka. Unfortunately there was none (if there’s one near you could you check and see, I have a feeling they won’t get them back). I did get a Resistance bb funko and force link Qi-ra though. (Although why the Qi-Ra merch focuses on her from the opening baffles me.)
I went in Disney and got the black series Rey island journey for £5.99 which was nice. Though it was sad they lacked a proper Star Wars display now.
Speaking of displays, Forbidden Planet had an awesome Umbrella Academy window display. I got a few random things, an AC graphic novel, a Trek book and Elda keyring and they popped them all in a bag that had Umbrella Academy on yess. I asked about the posters but they had no idea what they’d do with them.
I ended up eating a Greggs pastie which was nice then I spent the time milling about, I went to TK and got the things mum wanted to order (saving money) and spent a bit of time on the bullrings wi fi.
On way to gig my Zelda bag just broke, falling to the ground. There wasn’t anything heavy in it, which puzzled me. But the thing that connected the strap to the side just came out. It looks fixable though so mum should be able to sort it.
Outside I waited in the cold, listening to Coheed like I had all day (since I have no Palaye on my pod thing boo). Once we were let in I found a seat on the front row of the balcony close to the stage. Annoyingly though, there’s no merch up there, despite there being two downstairs. That’s annoying to pay extra for the ticket and have no merch access (and the venue had no wi fi either). Ugh. It was especially annoying since I got money out so I had cash for merch. Although having a seat did help with my bag’s strap issue so there was that. Also having a seat meant I could get a few pics so...
First band, Black Peaks were pretty good. Their first song sounded familiar though I can’t quite place where from. They put on a pretty good performance, but they’re not my thing really.
Palaye were next. It felt weird going to a gig for the support (I do like Enter Shikari but I’ve not heard them properly in ages, I did put them on Spotify last week but only for one morning). The set was only half an hour sadly (and for some reason they didn’t playing Dying In A Hot Tub despite it being the new single boo). They did play a few songs I wasn’t familiar with which I take it was because Spotify didn’t play them for some reason. Still they put on a great show. Sebastian was super energetic despite being sick (and called us the best crowd of the tour) and Remmington was so pretty roaming the stage, even laying on his back and crawling at one point. For the last song he took his top off though, alas, he didn’t climb up onto the balcony like he has before. Boo. (I didn’t get many pics of him topless cause I expected them to play Hot Tub so thought I’d get at least one more song out of them.)
Despite not coming for them I figured I should stay for Shikari. I’d not heard them properly in years like I mentioned above, so expected to stay for a few songs then slip out to hunt down Palaye (I dunno if they were doing a meet or anything). However they put on a good show, Roy (the singer) was energetic and manic and, despite the occasionally annoying show it was pretty fun.
What turned a good show to a great one was about half way through the set. Roy went off stage and one of the others said he was going to ‘serenade us from above’. As soon as he said that a box appeared in the space next to me, followed by a mic stand (so close I had to lean back a little) and then Rou was right there, playing to the crowd literally standing next to me. It was very surreal and I got a few pics of it. (Posted up on twitter, I may link them here tomorrow.) He mentioned that he hadn’t got his contacts in so we were all a blur which was funny. (He did try and put them in offstage but his fingers were too sweaty.)
So yeah, that was fucking surreal and I ended up staying for the full set, which was actually pretty good with fancy lights and stuff. Rou even spoke about how we were a community and hoped we’d take that energy out into the world cause it needs it. The band seemed to agree with Palaye that we were the best crowd too.
Once the show was finished it was 10:50 so there was no time to even try and check merch (which woulda been impossible causa everyone getting out) or find the bus (which I didn’t know where it was) so I just headed to the station and got on the train.
I ended up typing this post up at the venue between bands (apart from the last bit that was on the train) so I’m gonna get some noms and now and check out Nightflyers tonight before zzing. (And, we’ll post pics on twitter too.)
Tomorrow I’m gonna listen to Sappenin, watch Discovery and hopefully rewatch Solo. Anything else? Who knows. I may try and fic some.
Edit: Palaye pic thread and pics when Rou sung next to me
I finished the Waycest ficlet too thatI did out of spite for the anti Waycest people from the weekend.
This morning I meant to listen to sappenin or Dreamboy, but I failed at either. I was just too cozy and was nice and dozing, so didn’t put anything on. I did finish the last of the weeks uni stuff though woo.
There’s just 2 weeks to Umbrella Academy, ahh! It’s the thing I’m most excited for this month (and, bar Star Wars stuff, the thing I’m most looking forward to this year).
Since the weather was fine, and I had a message from the venue saying that there were still tickets I headed off after lunch. I read the Xbox mag on the train, mostly an article about Metroidvanias and some reviews.
Once I got there I went straight to the venue to get my ticket. All that had were balcony ones which were a little more boo.
I then went to the Entertainer in search of a forces of destiny Ahsoka. Unfortunately there was none (if there’s one near you could you check and see, I have a feeling they won’t get them back). I did get a Resistance bb funko and force link Qi-ra though. (Although why the Qi-Ra merch focuses on her from the opening baffles me.)
I went in Disney and got the black series Rey island journey for £5.99 which was nice. Though it was sad they lacked a proper Star Wars display now.
Speaking of displays, Forbidden Planet had an awesome Umbrella Academy window display. I got a few random things, an AC graphic novel, a Trek book and Elda keyring and they popped them all in a bag that had Umbrella Academy on yess. I asked about the posters but they had no idea what they’d do with them.
I ended up eating a Greggs pastie which was nice then I spent the time milling about, I went to TK and got the things mum wanted to order (saving money) and spent a bit of time on the bullrings wi fi.
On way to gig my Zelda bag just broke, falling to the ground. There wasn’t anything heavy in it, which puzzled me. But the thing that connected the strap to the side just came out. It looks fixable though so mum should be able to sort it.
Outside I waited in the cold, listening to Coheed like I had all day (since I have no Palaye on my pod thing boo). Once we were let in I found a seat on the front row of the balcony close to the stage. Annoyingly though, there’s no merch up there, despite there being two downstairs. That’s annoying to pay extra for the ticket and have no merch access (and the venue had no wi fi either). Ugh. It was especially annoying since I got money out so I had cash for merch. Although having a seat did help with my bag’s strap issue so there was that. Also having a seat meant I could get a few pics so...
First band, Black Peaks were pretty good. Their first song sounded familiar though I can’t quite place where from. They put on a pretty good performance, but they’re not my thing really.
Palaye were next. It felt weird going to a gig for the support (I do like Enter Shikari but I’ve not heard them properly in ages, I did put them on Spotify last week but only for one morning). The set was only half an hour sadly (and for some reason they didn’t playing Dying In A Hot Tub despite it being the new single boo). They did play a few songs I wasn’t familiar with which I take it was because Spotify didn’t play them for some reason. Still they put on a great show. Sebastian was super energetic despite being sick (and called us the best crowd of the tour) and Remmington was so pretty roaming the stage, even laying on his back and crawling at one point. For the last song he took his top off though, alas, he didn’t climb up onto the balcony like he has before. Boo. (I didn’t get many pics of him topless cause I expected them to play Hot Tub so thought I’d get at least one more song out of them.)
Despite not coming for them I figured I should stay for Shikari. I’d not heard them properly in years like I mentioned above, so expected to stay for a few songs then slip out to hunt down Palaye (I dunno if they were doing a meet or anything). However they put on a good show, Roy (the singer) was energetic and manic and, despite the occasionally annoying show it was pretty fun.
What turned a good show to a great one was about half way through the set. Roy went off stage and one of the others said he was going to ‘serenade us from above’. As soon as he said that a box appeared in the space next to me, followed by a mic stand (so close I had to lean back a little) and then Rou was right there, playing to the crowd literally standing next to me. It was very surreal and I got a few pics of it. (Posted up on twitter, I may link them here tomorrow.) He mentioned that he hadn’t got his contacts in so we were all a blur which was funny. (He did try and put them in offstage but his fingers were too sweaty.)
So yeah, that was fucking surreal and I ended up staying for the full set, which was actually pretty good with fancy lights and stuff. Rou even spoke about how we were a community and hoped we’d take that energy out into the world cause it needs it. The band seemed to agree with Palaye that we were the best crowd too.
Once the show was finished it was 10:50 so there was no time to even try and check merch (which woulda been impossible causa everyone getting out) or find the bus (which I didn’t know where it was) so I just headed to the station and got on the train.
I ended up typing this post up at the venue between bands (apart from the last bit that was on the train) so I’m gonna get some noms and now and check out Nightflyers tonight before zzing. (And, we’ll post pics on twitter too.)
Tomorrow I’m gonna listen to Sappenin, watch Discovery and hopefully rewatch Solo. Anything else? Who knows. I may try and fic some.
Edit: Palaye pic thread and pics when Rou sung next to me
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Date: 2019-02-02 07:52 am (UTC)I’ve done a gig for the support once, £37 to watch a 25 minute set then I left (I would have probably stayed but, surprise, I was heavily pregnant!)
I’ve never understood why seated balcony costs more than standing, fucking weird!
Was it o2 Academy in Birmingham? It doesn’t help you now but I know where the buses park ;)
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Date: 2019-02-02 08:45 am (UTC)Ouch, I’d not pay that much just for s support. I’ve been lucky before since I’ve been to gigs where I’ve liked the main band and support too soo
Yeah it’s crazy! Especially with no merch and the seats weren’t that comfy
Yeah it was! And :o you do? (It wouldn’t have helped those it seems they hung out in the venue somewhere judging by pics)
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Date: 2019-02-02 09:12 am (UTC)Yup - I’m an emo fangirl therefore I know the bus park/stage door for every venue I’ve been too pretty much... there’s lots to be said for chatting to the support bands at merch ;)
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Date: 2019-02-02 09:15 am (UTC)Aww awesome! I’m faily mostly at finding bus! But that’s true, the times I’ve done it were great 💜
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Date: 2019-02-02 11:47 am (UTC)The main event was Frank Turner? I paid to see Homeless Gospel Choir cos Derek is fucking awesome!
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Date: 2019-02-02 01:59 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2019-02-02 10:41 am (UTC)What a fantastic experience at the gig. I'm glad you had such a good time, but it sucks you couldn't get to the merch.
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Date: 2019-02-02 10:51 am (UTC)Yeah it was! I’ve added in links to the pics if you wanna see (I forgot to last night). Yeah, it’s weirf cause the balcony has a separate entrance you couldn’t even just go down to go see which sucked. The guy at the box office said I could have asked security to let me in when I first went in, but with my bag fucked I decided it wasn’t worth it. So while I didn’t get to see merch or meet Palaye I did get a unique experience which was awesome
(I forgot to mention! One of the things I ended up getting made me think of you, since the Rathtar has tentacles ;))
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Date: 2019-02-02 10:53 am (UTC)A half hour set, thems the breaks with a support act sometimes. Still worth it though... mind you I did drop $165 to see MCR for 35mins, again you do what you have to for your bands! (And I'm so happy i did cos they were so good and it turns out it was the last time I'd ever get to see them live)
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Date: 2019-02-02 10:57 am (UTC)Yeah that sucks. And wow that’s crazy! And so sad that’s the last time you saw them. I still wish they did a farewell tour
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Date: 2019-02-02 12:46 pm (UTC)It might be worth checking out if any of your local media have anything about the show in their online editions today - if they've any photos then sometimes you can google the photog's name and see their other pics.
v annoying about the merch and about your bag, but hopefully it'll be an easy fix.
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Date: 2019-02-02 02:10 pm (UTC)Oh that’s a good idea! There were a load of photographers down before the stage for Palaye at least 💜
Yeah it was ugh. Mums just took a look at the strap and says it should be to able (it’s where it attached to the main bag that went)
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Date: 2019-02-02 03:36 pm (UTC)If he tours with Derek (Homeless Gospel Choir) again, I'd definely recc going, Derek's great.
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Date: 2019-02-02 03:58 pm (UTC)Yeah my friend was just mentioning them and saying how good they were. I’ve got them keyed up to listen to at some point
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Date: 2019-02-03 02:02 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2019-02-03 02:03 pm (UTC)