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GV30 – Descendents – Black Flag – The Vandals – The Dickies – Ill Repute – Shattered Faith – Love Canal – 30 Years of Goldenvoice at The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium – Santa Monica, CA

December 18, 2011

GV30The final night of the 3 day long celebration known has GV30 came to a stellar end tonight after performances from legendary punk acts and one surprise guest! Opening the show were long time locals Love Canal who‘ve added their flavor to the Punk scene for years.

They opened the show with the track “Friends” and went on to play “Leave me Alone” “Rotten Ones” and the gnarly track “Suicide Train”. The openers served up a Punk rock platter of songs that filled the venue with fierce energy and kept the pit and crowd surfers busy. That same energy would carry on into the following sets from the main headliners.

Love Canal

Orange County legends Shattered Faith played a very quick and blistering set as well which featured the tracks “Verdict”, “Trilogy”, “I Love America” and closed their set with “Right is Right”. Their short yet straight the point sets were a classic of example of how Punk rock in California started, very raw and in your face. It was welcomed by all in attendance.

Shattered Faith

After Shattered Faith, prominent Nardcore group Ill Repute performed and opened up with "Sleepwalking". In the beginning of their set, the pit was large, but few people were actually inside. As time passed, more people were dancing, moshing, and chanting along to songs such as "Clean Cut American Kid" and "Look at Me". To conclude their energetic 25 minute set, Ill Repute played two of their biggest hits, "Cherokee Nation" and "Oxnard", causing serious chaos in the pit.

Ill Reute

The Dickies took the stage before a packed house and stirred things up as their ultra bouncy attack of pogo friendly punk mania rocked the masses. Their set included all their fan favorite hit’s the band could fit in their hour long set. Tracks hailing from “The Incredible Shrinking Dickies”, “Nights in White Satin”, and “Stukas over Disneyland” were all the jazz as the band stormed through them with such positive energy.

The Dickies

As always there were campy stage props brought on set like a penis puppet for "If Stuart Could Talk", a snorkel and blow up doll during "Waterslide" and a gorilla mask for "Your Drive Me Ape (You Big Gorilla)". Better than any stage prop was the bringing out of the Dead Kennedys East Bay Ray who joined The Dickies on stage for a rendition of Black Sabbaths “Paranoid”. That may have not been the last track of the night performed by The Dickies, but it sure was the highlight of their very energetic set.

The Dickies

Up next were Huntington Beach’s very own Vandals, a band who’ve over the years played a huge role in southern California punk rock. Their quirky attack of classic gems like “Pirates Life”, “Urban Struggle” and “Wannabe Manor” sent the crowd into an uproar and kept the circle pit going strong song after song. They even mentioned TSOL and played “Superficial Love” for about 20 seconds, who does that?! Their Christmas jingle “Oi to the world” went over with a bang as the holiday spirited crowd sang along and fist pumped to every Oi! Dave Quackenbush shouted. Their set concluded with guitarist Warren taking over on vocals as he led the band into a hilarious version of the Simpletone's  “I have a Date” It may have been the greatest moment of their set.


The Vandals

As hinted at in the previous night, it was rumored there would be a special guest taking the stage before The Descendents, all guesses pointed to Black Flag as ex members were all in attendance Sunday night. The rumor mill proved to be quite accurate as Keith Morris, Chuck Dukowski, Bill Stevenson and Stephen Eggerton slammed right into a few Black Flag songs that sent the place into a state of mayhem. Keith Morris sang with an intensity twice as in your face than anything he’s done with The Circle Jerks in years.

Black Flag

Black Flag

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The floor split in 2 as the circle pit exceeded the previous nights size and shape. The set was short and sweet and over before anyone knew it, unfortunately many took that as a que to heckle the band despite them not even being on the bill. For shame! Keith came out to explain to the ungrateful crowd that the band only had time to rehearse during the sound check earlier and thus could only play a few songs. It was great unexpected treat.

Black Flag

The grand finale of the night was a headlining slot by none other than The Descendents who have been enjoying their biggest year as a band ever. It may have been their 3rd local performance of the year but that didn’t keep fans from coming back as the floor remained jammed with fans pushing their way up to the stage. Unfortunately for everyone there seemed to be a number of technical difficulties marring their set from the get go. Fucked up guitar gear, screwy bass heads and bad sound slightly interfered with The Descendents, but it wasn’t enough to stop them or really slow them down for more than a few minutes, the right energy remained.

Descendents

For this special show Milo Aukerman brought out children on stage to read from a biblical like tablet much to the pleasure of everyone during the song “All -o- Gistics”, it was unlike anything anyone had ever seen before! There was plenty of crowd interaction was Milo went into the crowd during “I’m not a loser”; once again the songs lyrics were changed to please the politically correct bunch in the crowd.

Milo from The Descendents

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The band continued through their set with a number of fan favorites and were welcomed back for an encore to play “Sour Grapes”, by now their amps had been switched and they were firing on all musical cylinders. The Descendents set was a gas and as it ended all one could really feel was stoked to have witnessed such an epic punk rock concert at a legendary venue. 3 nights of celebrating 30 years of Punk productions through Goldenvoice and not one gnarly police brutality scene or fracas in the crowd.

Descendants

Having observed through out the 3 night stand, I fear that these concerts were not filmed professionally by any of the Goldenvoice staff, and if that’s the case what a bummer as there were many awesome moments that deserve to have been captured to film. However it seems though that because the event was a success there will be another Goldenvoice or Gary Tovar produced punk concert sometime next year. Someone may have hinted at June 2012. Who will play, The Adicts, Suicidal Tendencies, Circle Jerks, 7 seconds? We cant wait to find out next year!

Goldenvoice

 

Here is a high five to the good people who put on this great production. There isn’t anyone doing it better in LA than Goldenvoice. Thank you for years of excellence!



-Louie Bones-

Big Wheel Staff Reporter


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GV30 – Bad Religion – T.S.O.L – Youth Brigade – Sin 34 – The Grim – A Pretty Mess – 30 Years of Goldenvoice at The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium – Santa Monica, CA

December 17, 2011

GV30The 3 day long GV30 festival got underway Saturday night with a ferocious lineup slated to bring out the gnarliest of punks in LA. Opening the show was A Pretty Mess, The Grim, and Sin 34. While The Grim and Sin34 may not have shared the mainstream success of their headlining counterparts, however, it was a natural selection to have these bands involved for the 30th anniversary being that they were key figures in the Punk scene during the first decade of Goldenvoice's existence.
The short but powerful sets played by the these bands was a great way to put some energy into the venue that was starting to fill up.

A Pretty Mess

A Pretty Mess, took the stage first as the crowd trickled in. By the end of their set, the crowd had grown enormously as they sang along to a cover of X's "We're Desperate, Get Used To It". Next up was the The Grim who's most memorable moment on stage came when they played their most popular song “Saipan Death March”.

Local legends Sin 34 reformed a few years ago after a long hiatus. Judging from their performance, you would never know that there was time lost. Julie belted her lyrics with a raw intensity that she has been know for since she was still an adolescent.

Sin 34

Up next were the boys responsible for BYO Records and Punk Rock Bowling, fixtures that have and continue to play a huge role in modern day punk rock. Youth Brigade took the stage and got the Santa Monica crowd pumped with their melodic hardcore approach. Despite an early door time, the venue was filled to the brim at a much earlier time than the previous night, it was Saturday night and the punk crowd was ready to party!
Youth Brigade

Lead vocalist Shawn Stern belted out classic Youth Brigade cuts to a slam friendly crowd looking to do the H.B. strut all night. He mentioned venturing out to the Santa Monica civic in the 1970’s to watch Surf movies and that one time were he saw The Clash in 1979! Tracks from “To Sell the Truth” and “Out of Print” albums kept the bouncy crowd moving all throughout the bands set and never let up despite security being heavy handed. A few of the songs played were written during the Cold War, in which Shawn explained still had the same meaning today, crazy to think how times really haven’t changed all that much in 25 years. Countless fans crowd surfed and attempted to make it onstage, but luck was not on their side. Shawn Stern voiced his distaste of the barricade setup in front of the stage as it prevented any fans from getting up and singing “Sink with California” with the band. However Gary Tovar, Mark Stern and Adam Stern helped out on mic duties and made it a more celebratory version of the song.

TSOL

Up next were the ever ferocious True Sounds of Liberty! In true Goth spirit Jack Grisham was dressed in a black suit with his face painted in the whitest of makeup. While Mike Roche and Ron Emory filled out the sides of the stage to keep things in balance Jack swarmed every inch of space allowed to him and sang his black heart out. Many of their early tracks kept the slam dancing at a constant rate as “World War III“, “Abolish Government” and “Superficial Love” remain timeless classics with that edge that make you want to destroy everything in sight. The hits kept on coming as more tracks from the “Dance With Me” record were played. Never one to just sing, Jack went on a few rants and even made a crowd of 3,000 punks chuckle as he made fun of a dumb fan for throwing a half drank beer onstage. (DON’T WASTE BEER!) The highlight of their set came when the haunting chords of “Code Blue” rang out through out the auditorium. The circle pit opened up bigger than ever before and expanded until the songs end. TSOL had came and they had conquered!

TSOL

Closing out night 2 of GV30 was Epitaph records flagship band Bad Religion. As the bands backdrop adorned the stage boasting a huge cross buster fans knew it was time to get down and get wild and that’s exactly what they did! The set opener “Fuck Armageddon this is Hell” sent the large crowd into a frenzy that lead to a giant circle pit opening up in the middle of the dance floor. Mr. Greg Graffin sounded spot on as his vocals were as clear as they’ve been in years against the 3 guitar attack of Brett, Brian and Greg Hetson. Classic track after track found their way into the set as new songs fit comfortably in between. The various tracks from the 80’s seemed to get the warmest welcome from the crowd, but that doesn’t take away anything from their new material.

Bad Religion

Bad Religion was the only band who seemed to employ a lighting designer as their stage appeared to be the most professional looking and sounding of the night. Like every band who had taken the stage before them they too paid respect to Gary Tovar and his contributions to their early success as a band. Greg even shared a story where Keith Morris of the Circle Jerks requested to Gary Tovar that Bad Religion not be allowed on stage back in the day. Gary’s response; “Don’t underestimate Bad Religion!”

Bad Religion

They even managed to play a few songs that hadn’t been played since the early days and joked that fans should record em’ straight to you tube, it was then that hundreds of cameras illuminated the venue. Within a few minutes the set was closed out with the Kroq friendly hit “Sorrow” off the “Process of Belief” album.

GV30


As night 2 ended, there were rumors of a secret guest to be added to Sunday nights bill that had concert-goers buzzing at the thought of what Day 3 would bring.

 



-Louie Bones-

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Johnny Madcap and The Distractions – Dirty Santa’s – Hands Like Bricks – Ex-Gentleman – Slime Kings – at Old Towne Pub – Pasadena, CA

December 17, 2011

Johnny Madcap and The Distractions - Dirty Santa's - Hands Like Bricks - Ex-Gentleman - Slime Kings - at Old Towne Pub - Pasadena, CA - December 17, 2011Tucked away in an alley in the heart of old town Pasadena is a gritty little place called the Old Towne Pub. When you walk in you'll find it to be dimly lit and you can still smell the good time that was had the night before. Tonight though was slightly different at the pub. Dimly lit gave way to multicolored lights, and that smell, That smell was now Christmas. But not any Christmas, it was "Christmas with The Distractions"!




Walking up to the club this night you were greeted with a giant stack of presents which read Welcome to Christmas with The Distractions. Santa's lined the entrance way into the club wearing sunglasses. When you turned the corner into the club, grabbed a drink and stepped outside into the patio you could not help but become a smiling fool. Snow lined the walls, a cardboard redwood forest stood to the left where snow tipped trees stood tall and just passed the forest was jolly st. nick himself. A white background, a pink Christmas tree and presents all around was the backdrop for pictures with Santa. And if that wasn't enough to get you into the Christmas spirit every hour on the hour you would find yourself in a snow blizzard in the middle of Los Angeles, provided by the fake snow machine mounted on the roof. Now this was a Christmas show!

Your good time was not just had playing in the fake snow or drunkenly telling Santa what you wanted this Christmas, The night provided a killer lineup.

The first band to hit the stage was Costa Mesa's Slime kings. A perfect way to start the night, the band provided ska punk in the vein of Operation Ivy but not pigeon-holed in any way. This band had a unique sound and were very dynamic.

Second up were the Ex-Gentleman. This band brought a power pop Punk energy ala early green day. Not only did they sound good like an early Plimsouls but the look was there as well. Definitely catch them if you hear the name.

Third up on this killer lineup was LA's Hands Like Bricks. Fresh off a full U.S. tour, their set was full of catchy numbers and sing alongs. Definitely don't miss them if they are in your town
which they are sure to be in soon seeing as the band is always playing and you can tell they love it.

As the snow started to fall again Christmas was about to really hit the fan as the Dirty Santa's were now up to rock the Old Towne stage. This band makes Christmas exactly what it was meant to be. Lighthearted, together, and most of all dirty!  The band fully dressed in Santa gear boasts a strong lineup including rock and roll veteran Mr Bill Woodcock a female singer who can really bring the heat. With crunchy guitars, mandolins, tight solo's and songs like reindeer meat (Let's eat, have you ever had reindeer meat?) you are guaranteed to have a great time with this band. Their set is full of rockin' songs and they even throw in a solid cover of ACDC's Hell's Bell's. You can't go wrong going to check out the Dirty Santa's when Christmas comes to town. highly suggested.

There was now a slight tension in the air as everybody waited for tonight's headliners to hit the stage. The snow was falling, in the patio Santa had his hands full with drunken girls and boys all waiting for the same thing and that thing is Johnny Madcap and The Distractions. The Distractions came on stage to cheers and kicked right into high gear with a rockin intro. Johnny had not yet hit the stage but soon came through the crowd waving jingle bells to the beat which he eventually threw into the crowd so the band could kick right into opening song Flashlight love. From then on out the energy only grew. Johnny Madcap and The Distractions provide a foot tapping on the floor, drinks flying through the air experience that is not to be missed. This is a party where troubles are not allowed in. The band has a sound all their own and are reminiscent of Some of the greats like Costello, Petty and The Cars. The band played favorites like 10 names and Distractions to Covers like Rebel yell and The Clash's White riot. Also played were two brand new songs which Johnny said would be on the band's new record due out early 2012. Johnny Madcap and The Distractions are Rock 'n' Roll the way it's meant to be. If you haven't seen them yet, do not wait any longer.

All in all this was a great night for the crowd, The bands and Christmas. looking forward to next year!

 

-Jessica W.-
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GV30 – Social Distortion – X – Adolescents – 30 Years of Goldenvoice at The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium – Santa Monica, CA

December 16, 2011

GV30The largest punk rock celebration in all of LA kicked off Friday night in Santa Monica with some of the genres biggest and most influential bands taking the stage in front of a sell out crowd. The event known as GV30 is a celebration of all things punk in LA, and who better to host it than the man who founded Goldenvoice productions; mister Gary Tovar.The Adolescents

Things got off to an early start as OC’s Adolescents took the stage before a crowd who were more than eager to get the shindig up and running at full steam. No more than 10 seconds into their set was the circle pit a mad rush and push scene of youngsters and old schoolers slamming to the sounds of The Adolescents’ classic “No Way”. Lead vocalist Tony Cadena lead the group into classic cuts from the bands 80’s albums as well as newer tracks pulled from The Fastest Kids Alive and O.C. Confidential which pleased the very angst driven crowd into oblivion through out their hour long set. The crowds reaction had more in common with that of a headliners as opposed to a band opening a show, and it was most apparent during the anthemic “Amoeba” and “Kids Of The Black Hole” which closed out the set on a very chaotic high note.
GV30

During the changeover a large video screen projected classic footage and scans of gig posters promoting punk rock shows that Goldenvoice produced some 25 years ago. Many fans born after the fact watched in fascination as photos of P.I.L. Motorhead, The Ramones and The Clash illuminated above the stage. As a huge fan of all the aforementioned bands it was a pleasure knowing they rocked the same building I just so happened to be in at that very moment.

As the lights dimmed the very legendary X took the stage in front of a now capacity filled crowd. Choosing to open with the very popular “Your Phones Off The Hook But You’re Not” worked great at bringing the right energy for the Friday night crowd. Exene and John Doe shared duties on the mic and lead a more melodic driven set in comparison to The Adolescents hardcore punk attack. The bands vast back catalog got its fair share of play as tracks from “Los Angeles” up to “More fun In the New World” were pumped out to the crowds fancy. The four original members of X all work the stage in such a precise way that they give the impression they are still a young band in their 20’s and not twice the age. Their set peaked with the fan favorite “Johnny hit and run Pauline” and soon came an end to their hour long set. Guitarist Billy Zoom continued the tradition of taking a photo of the crowd as the house lights shined on everyone during the changeover.

Up next were the headliners and perhaps the largest band to be playing GV30 all weekend, the one and only Social Distortion. Fullerton’s finest have had a huge year, perhaps their biggest ever in the bands 3 decade long career and the crowds roar was proof enough that the 3,000 people in attendance weren’t leaving this show early at all. Mike Ness dressed to the nines in all black and a fancy fedora made his way to the stage with guitar in hand and lead the boys right into the classic cut “1945”. The floor erupted into a huge sway of pushing and circle pitting and continued on right into their second song “It’s the law”. (Mike took a moment to mention that that song was written while he did time in Orange County Jail, it’s pulled from the album “Prison Bound”) Newer cut “Machine Gun Blues” off the 2011 release “Hard Times and Nurserey Rhymes” found its way into the set and fit in perfect along the bands 80’s and 90’s material. The nights early sing a longs continued with “Bad Luck” and the Kroq friendly “Story Of My Life”. Things may have seemed to mellow out a bit, but things quickly turned the tide when they pulled out the faster tempo tracks “Another State of mind”, “Telling them” and “Mommy’s little Monster”. As always it was the Johnny Cash cover “Ring of Fire” that closed out their set and sent the night off on a positive note with everyone singing in unison.

Social Distortion
 

As the lights were turned on and everyone made their way for the exits it was apparent that many were really excited to be there and were definitely coming back for the celebratory mayhem that was to continue the next night and right into Sunday.


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Wreck The Halls with The Street Dogs – The Bruisers – Off With Their Heads – Murder the Stout – Barroom Heroes – at The Paradise Rock club – Boston, MA

December 16, 2011

Wreck The Halls with Street Dogs 2011Everyone has treasured holiday traditions. Many of them involve drunken uncles, or terrible sweaters, but for those of us lucky enough to be in Boston, the start of the holidays has increasingly come to mean one thing: the Street Dogs' triumphant return home for the annual Wreck the Halls shows.
This year the tour started in Texas at the end of November, winding it's way through the Midwest and even Canada before coming home to Boston. Tire blowout and RV trouble at 2:30 AM on the way to New York City tried to throw a wrench in the works, but the band made it through, spending their day off Thursday night at a fundraiser at Midway Cafe to raise money for a cochlear implant to help a 7 year old child hear for the very first time.
Wreck The Halls with Street Dogs 2011

When Friday came, the band was ready to tear the roof off the Paradise Rock club, with the help of some friends.

Doors opened at 6, but the early hour didn't stop fans lining up in the bitter cold in front of the club. When the first band, Barroom Heroes came on at 7, there was already a decent crowd in the venue. Barroom Heroes are the future of punk rock, a point they make in one of their original, sneering songs. The band is a group of kids from Weymouth, MA, and when I say kids, I mean kids, they look to be about 13 years old at most. Singing duties are split between bassist and guitarist, and it's not hard to hear the Lars Fredriksen influence, readily acknowledged before the band launched into a cover of "To Have and To Have Not", though at times these kids also seem to be channeling The Unseen. The crowd was behind them all the way, singing along, and dancing enthusiastically to the big finish, a cover of the Dropkick Murphys' "Barroom Hero", for reasons I'm sure you can guess.

Barroom Heroes

Murder the Stout stormed the stage next, a large band led by a Scotsman, hailing from Houston, TX. Despite the Scot, the band plays the sort of high-energy Celtic punk the Pogues and Flogging Molly have made so close to our hearts. In fact, the band even covers The Pogues' "Streams of Whiskey". Irish in Boston goes over bigger than Mexican in Los Angeles, and there were plenty of raised glasses, and movement on the dance floor.

Murder The Stout

Off With Their Heads followed, and if you haven't seen them yet, that's your fault not theirs. Frontman Ryan announced that Friday's show marked their 300th for the year, which means they've had less than 60 days not on the road this year. As always, the band braced themselves, then launched into a wall of pure sonic fury, tearing though old favorites like "Fuck This, I'm Out" and new songs, including "Drive". In between songs Ryan would throw out shoutouts to favorite Boston bands, before admitting there were simply too many to list one by one. The set also included a cover of the Beltones' "Fuck You Anyway", probably the Beltones' best, and well in line with the persona of Off With Their Heads.

Off With Their Heads

And then, at last, it was time. Boston takes a lot of pride in everything we do, it's part of what makes Red Sox fans so insufferable when we travel, and if you can't see how much this city loves the Street Dogs, you don't know what love is. By now, the venue was packed to the rafters, people jammed shoulder to shoulder on the floor, and the balcony crammed with bodies. As the house PA was silenced, and the lights cut, the sound of pipes came from backstage. The crowd erupted as the Bunker Hill Pipe Band filed on stage. Known as the official pipe band for the Murphys, they now announced the Street Dogs' return to home stage. Their introduction done, they marched off, and Johnny Cash's "Ain't No Grave" came over the speakers. The band took their places on stage in the darkness, and then as Johnny finished, the lights flared on, Mike McColgan burst to the front of the stage, and the band launched into "Rattle and Roll".

The Street Dogs

It seems hard to believe now that the Paradise is still standing, the mosh pit reached all the way from the stage to the back wall at times, and there was a sea of fists, and thrown back heads as everyone sang along to "Two Angry Kids", "Not Without A Purpose" and so many more. At a single word from frontman Mike McColgan that crowd surfing was ok tonight (it's usually prohibited at the Paradise), the air was full of bodies. Mike himself crowdsurfed while singing more than once in the set, and it was clear from the faces of everyone on stage that they were glad to be home. The Street Dogs were even joined on stage by Blood for Blood's Erick "Buddah" Medina for a song, sending the crowd into an even greater frenzy. The high energy hour felt like five minutes and all too soon it seemed to be over.

The Street Dogs

"Let's go Street Dogs!" chants rocked the club, and after only a brief wait, Johnny Rioux came out to start the encore. This encore was a little taste of something many of us have been hoping for for a very long time. Rioux addressed the crowd, saying he used to play in another band, the Bruisers, and for the first time in years, they had been put on the guest list, and they all came. The crowd caught it's breath, and the anticipation in the room was a physical presence. "And so we'd like to do a song" Rioux said, as the members of the Bruisers filed on stage, and took up instruments. Al Barr was absent, busy writing the new Dropkick Murphys album so, fittingly, former Dropkick Murphys singer Mike McColgan filled vocal duty. After a short introduction and a dedication to the Titan of hardcore, Vinnie Stygma, they launched into "Iron Chin". It's hard to imagine a more perfect Christmas present.

The Street Dogs

The encore finished with "Boston Breakout", complete with a stage full of fans, lending their voices to finish the show loud and proud. Afterwards, as always Mike McColgan stood on the floor shaking hands, chatting , and posing for pictures with fans. This was a warm and genuine homecoming for one of the most real and hard working bands on the scene today. If you missed Friday's show you get another chance Saturday, and if you are anywhere near Boston and don't come out for the closing night at the Paradise this Saturday, you should probably spend the new year in a mental hospital, because you're clearly insane.
 

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Adam Ant & The Good the Mad & The Lovely Posse- at Picture House – Edinburgh, UK – December, 11, 2011

December 11, 2011

Adam Ant & The Good the Mad & The Lovely Posse- at Picture House - Edinburgh, UK - December, 11, 2011The lights went down and the band strolled on. Adam followed, He kicked it off straight away with ‘Plastic Surgery’ in his trademark pirate outfit, smiling away, you just knew it was going to be a good night.

 


Adam Ant
He enthusiastically dished out song after song, “Ants Invasion” gets an airing tonight, that wasn’t on the set list earlier in the year, great I thought. Stand and Deliver goes down a treat but as it was early in the year it is ‘Kings of the Wild Frontier’ that really starts to get the whole venue singing along.
Adam Ant
“Vince Taylor” a song from the new album due out next year goes down well. Then the famous sound of the intro to “Ant Music” and the whole venue was singing and dancing along, Adam is in top form, slapping his thighs, dancing and smiling all the time. Quickly followed by “goody two shoes” and “vive le rock” ‘Lady’ supposedly about an encounter he had with a lady who took advantage of him during the making of the jubilee movie (probably my favourite track) is played, even though this was the b-side originally when many people thought it should have been the a-side and the response it gets makes you think they still do.
Adam Ant
We get told how he was with one of his friends when they saw Marc Bolan and his friend was wanting his autograph but couldn’t do it, so Adam went and got it for him, this is leading to him play his version of “Get it on/20th century boy” by T-Rex.

The night is finished of with him singing “Physical” and it has been as he has put his all into a 2 hour show.


Plastic Surgery
Dog Eat Dog
Beat My Guest
Kick
Car Trouble
Zerox
Ants invasion
Deutscher  Girls
Stand and Deliver
Puss in Boots
Kings of the Wild Frontier
Wonderful
Vince Taylor
Whip in my valise
Desperate Not Serious
Cleopatra
Never trust a Man
Ant music
Goody Two Shoes
Viva Le Rock
Christian D'or
Lady/Fall In

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Red Scab
Prince Charming
Fat Fun
Get It On/20th Century Boy
Physical

 

 

-Dod M.-
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