Tag: Spencer Birtwistle

Wednesday, 18 January, 2006 –  Club Nirvana. Wigan, England
*Audience Audio Recording, Assume, Blindness, Clasp Hands, England, F'-Oldin' Money, I Can Hear The Grass Grow, Location of Gig, Midnight In Aspen, Mountain Energei, Mr. Pharmacist, Open The Boxoctosis, Pacifying Joint, Ride Away, Theme from Sparta FC, Touch Sensitive, What About Us?, White Lightning, Wigan, Youwanner

Wednesday, 18 January, 2006 –  Club Nirvana. Wigan, England

NOTES REVIEW A fantastic one-off gig. After a short break over the Xmas period 2005 the Fall were back on … Continue reading Wednesday, 18 January, 2006 –  Club Nirvana. Wigan, England

Wednesday, 2 November, 2005 – Islington Academy, London, England
*Audience Audio Recording, Assume, Blindness, Bo Demmick, Clasp Hands, England, Janet, Johnny + James, Location of Gig, London, Midnight In Aspen, Mountain Energei, Pacifying Joint, Theme from Sparta FC, What About Us?, Youwanner

Wednesday, 2 November, 2005 – Islington Academy, London, England

Youwanner All Clasp Hands Pacifying Joint Theme From Sparta F.C. Midnight In Aspen Mountain Energei What About Us Janet, Johnny … Continue reading Wednesday, 2 November, 2005 – Islington Academy, London, England

Saturday, 29 October, 2005 The Brook, Southampton, England
*Audience Audio Recording, Assume, Blindness, Clasp Hands, England, I Can Hear The Grass Grow, Location of Gig, Midnight In Aspen, Mountain Energei, Open The Boxoctosis, Pacifying Joint, Southampton, Theme from Sparta FC, Touch Sensitive, What About Us?, White Lightning, Wrong Place, Right Time, Youwanner

Saturday, 29 October, 2005 The Brook, Southampton, England

NOTES 55m A good audience capture albeit a touch mono. All instruments and vocals well presented and little if any … Continue reading Saturday, 29 October, 2005 The Brook, Southampton, England

Thursday, 27 October, 2005 Coal Exchange, Cardiff, Wales
*Audience Audio Recording, Assume, Blindness, Cardiff, Clasp Hands, F'-Oldin' Money, I Can Hear The Grass Grow, Location of Gig, Midnight In Aspen, Mountain Energei, Pacifying Joint, Theme from Sparta FC, Touch Sensitive, Wales, What About Us?, Wrong Place, Right Time, Youwanner

Thursday, 27 October, 2005 Coal Exchange, Cardiff, Wales

NOTES 1h3m Average audience tape – bass and keys noticeable and drums well up in the mix, especially the cymbals … Continue reading Thursday, 27 October, 2005 Coal Exchange, Cardiff, Wales

Friday, 21 October, 2005 – The Roadmender, Northampton, England
*Audience Audio Recording, Assume, Big New Prinz, Blindness, Bo Demmick, Clasp Hands, England, F'-Oldin' Money, Higgle-dy Piggle-dy, I Can Hear The Grass Grow, Location of Gig, Mountain Energei, Northampton, Open The Boxoctosis, Pacifying Joint, Ride Away, Theme from Sparta FC, Touch Sensitive, What About Us?, Youwanner

Friday, 21 October, 2005 – The Roadmender, Northampton, England

NOTES REVIEW The late 2005 tour was beset with problems but this gig, is magnificent. Everything is taken at a … Continue reading Friday, 21 October, 2005 – The Roadmender, Northampton, England

Thursday, 20 October, 2005 Irish Centre, Leeds, England
*Audience Video Recording, *Soundboard Recording, Assume, Blindness, Bo Demmick, Clasp Hands, I Can Hear The Grass Grow, Midnight In Aspen, Mountain Energei, Mr. Pharmacist, Open The Boxoctosis, Pacifying Joint, Ride Away, Theme from Sparta FC, Touch Sensitive, What About Us?, Youwanner

Thursday, 20 October, 2005 Irish Centre, Leeds, England

NOTES REVIEW A chance to hear the 2005 band in full flow and the fantastic concoction of sounds they conjured … Continue reading Thursday, 20 October, 2005 Irish Centre, Leeds, England

Monday, 17 October, 2005 – Liquid Room, Edinburgh, Scotland
*Audience Audio Recording, Assume, Blindness, Bo Demmick, Carry Bag Man, Clasp Hands, I Can Hear The Grass Grow, Midnight In Aspen, Mountain Energei, Mr. Pharmacist, Open The Boxoctosis, Pacifying Joint, Ride Away, Theme from Sparta FC, Touch Sensitive, What About Us?, Wrong Place, Right Time, Youwanner

Monday, 17 October, 2005 – Liquid Room, Edinburgh, Scotland

Youwanner Bo Demmick Pacifying Joint What About Us Theme from Sparta F.C. Midnight Aspen Mountain Energei Clasp Hands Assume Wrong … Continue reading Monday, 17 October, 2005 – Liquid Room, Edinburgh, Scotland

Sunday, 16 October, 2005 Renfrew Ferry, Glasgow, Scotland
*Audience Audio Recording, Assume, Blindness, Bo Demmick, Clasp Hands, Glasgow, I Can Hear The Grass Grow, Location of Gig, Midnight In Aspen, Mountain Energei, Mr. Pharmacist, Open The Boxoctosis, Pacifying Joint, Ride Away, Scotland, Theme from Sparta FC, Touch Sensitive, What About Us?, Youwanner

Sunday, 16 October, 2005 Renfrew Ferry, Glasgow, Scotland

Youwanner Bo Demmick Pacifying Joint What about Us Mountain Energei Assume Midnight Aspen Theme from Sparta F.C. Clasp Hands Touch … Continue reading Sunday, 16 October, 2005 Renfrew Ferry, Glasgow, Scotland

Friday, 17 June, 2005 Maria am Ostbanhof, Berlin, Germany
*Audience Audio Recording, Assume, Berlin, Blindness, Bo Demmick, Clasp Hands, Germany, I Can Hear The Grass Grow, Janet, Johnny + James, Location of Gig, Mountain Energei, Open The Boxoctosis, Pacifying Joint, Ride Away, Theme from Sparta FC, Touch Sensitive, What About Us?, White Lightning, Wrong Place, Right Time

Friday, 17 June, 2005 Maria am Ostbanhof, Berlin, Germany

NOTES REVIEW There were a couple of one off gigs in the summer of 2005 in Berlin and Paris bridging … Continue reading Friday, 17 June, 2005 Maria am Ostbanhof, Berlin, Germany

Wednesday, 9 March, 2005 – Irish Centre, Leeds, England
*Audience Audio Recording, Assume, Blindness, Bo Demmick, Clasp Hands, Dr. Bucks' Letter, I Can Hear The Grass Grow, Janet, Johnny + James, Mountain Energei, Open The Boxoctosis, Pacifying Joint, Ride Away, Theme from Sparta FC, Touch Sensitive, What About Us?, White Lightning, Wrong Place, Right Time

Wednesday, 9 March, 2005 – Irish Centre, Leeds, England

NOTES REVIEW Group in excellent form, Smith very clear for about half of it and a good recording make this … Continue reading Wednesday, 9 March, 2005 – Irish Centre, Leeds, England

Tuesday, 8 March, 2005 – The Junction, Cambridge, England
*Audience Audio Recording, *Audience Video Recording, Assume, Big New Prinz, Blindness, Bo Demmick, Clasp Hands, Hit the North, I Can Hear The Grass Grow, Mountain Energei, Mr. Pharmacist, Open The Boxoctosis, Pacifying Joint, Ride Away, Theme from Sparta FC, Touch Sensitive, What About Us?, White Lightning, Wrong Place, Right Time

Tuesday, 8 March, 2005 – The Junction, Cambridge, England

NOTES REVIEWS From Varsity (Cambridge University student newspaper), by Sam Blatherwick: Example of the demographic of Fall fans; The couple … Continue reading Tuesday, 8 March, 2005 – The Junction, Cambridge, England

Thursday,  10 February, 2005 – Knitting Factory, New York, USA
*Audience Audio Recording, Big New Prinz, Blindness, Bo Demmick, Clasp Hands, I Can Hear The Grass Grow, Location of Gig, Mountain Energei, Mr. Pharmacist, New York, Open The Boxoctosis, Pacifying Joint, Ride Away, Theme from Sparta FC, USA, What About Us?, White Lightning, Wrong Place, Right Time

Thursday,  10 February, 2005 – Knitting Factory, New York, USA

NOTES 1 hour 46 minutesA muddy recording with an oddly low volume – the gig just about discernible Debut performances … Continue reading Thursday,  10 February, 2005 – Knitting Factory, New York, USA

Wednesday, 1 December, 2004 – Bierkeller, Manchester, England
*Audience Audio Recording, Blindness, Dr. Bucks' Letter, England, I Can Hear The Grass Grow, Location of Gig, Manchester, Mountain Energei, Mr. Pharmacist, Open The Boxoctosis, Protein Protection, Theme from Sparta FC, Touch Sensitive, What About Us?, White Lightning, Wrong Place, Right Time

Wednesday, 1 December, 2004 – Bierkeller, Manchester, England

NOTES 56 minutes Excellent audience recording. An exceptional performance. Hometown gig in the seedy fleshpots on the wrong side of … Continue reading Wednesday, 1 December, 2004 – Bierkeller, Manchester, England

Saturday, 9 October , 2004  – Gebaude 9, Cologne, Germany
*Audience Audio Recording, Bo Demmick, Clasp Hands, Cologne, Dr. Bucks' Letter, Germany, Green-Eyed Loco Man, Janet, Johnny + James, Location of Gig, Mountain Energei, Open The Boxoctosis, Spoilt Victorian Child, Theme from Sparta FC, We Are Mod-Mock Goth, What About Us?, White Lightning, Wrong Place, Right Time

Saturday, 9 October , 2004  – Gebaude 9, Cologne, Germany

NOTES REVIEW Ben Pritchard’s guitar dominates a recording in which Mark is somewhat distant, albeit audible. A good overall performance. Continue reading Saturday, 9 October , 2004  – Gebaude 9, Cologne, Germany

Saturday,  14 August, 2004 – Moorfest, Heaton Moor, Stockport, England
*Audience Audio Recording, Blindness, Clasp Hands, Contraflow, England, Green-Eyed Loco Man, Groovin' With Mr Bloe, I Can Hear The Grass Grow, Location of Gig, Mere Pseud Mag Ed, Mountain Energei, Mr. Pharmacist, Open The Boxoctosis, Spoilt Victorian Child, Stockport, Theme from Sparta FC, What About Us?, Wrong Place, Right Time

Saturday,  14 August, 2004 – Moorfest, Heaton Moor, Stockport, England

NOTES 58 minutes A poor recording with lots of distortion – a trial to listen to Held at Heaton Moor … Continue reading Saturday,  14 August, 2004 – Moorfest, Heaton Moor, Stockport, England

Monday, 12 July , 2004 – Fibber’s, York, England
*Audience Audio Recording, *Official Live Audio Release, Clasp Hands, Contraflow, Dr. Bucks' Letter, England, Green-Eyed Loco Man, I Can Hear The Grass Grow, Location of Gig, Mere Pseud Mag Ed, Mountain Energei, Mr. Pharmacist, Open The Boxoctosis, Spoilt Victorian Child, Theme from Sparta FC, We Are Mod-Mock Goth, What About Us?, York

Monday, 12 July , 2004 – Fibber’s, York, England

NOTES 60 minutes The version of Clasp Hands released on Interim A fairly clearly if somewhat chaotic audience capture Continue reading Monday, 12 July , 2004 – Fibber’s, York, England

Sunday, 11 July , 2004 Fibber’s, York, England
*Audience Audio Recording, Bourgeois Town, Clasp Hands, Contraflow, England, Green-Eyed Loco Man, Groovin' With Mr Bloe, I Can Hear The Grass Grow, Location of Gig, Mountain Energei, Mr. Pharmacist, Open The Boxoctosis, Spoilt Victorian Child, Theme from Sparta FC, Walk Like A Man, What About Us?, White Lightning, York

Sunday, 11 July , 2004 Fibber’s, York, England

NOTES (1) Cover version of a Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons hit from 1963, Walk Like A Man, featuring … Continue reading Sunday, 11 July , 2004 Fibber’s, York, England

Sunday, 25 November, 2001 – The Knitting Factory, New York, USA
*Audience Audio Recording, And Therein, Ben's, Bourgeois Town, Crop Dust, Cyber Insekt, Dr. Bucks' Letter, Enigrammatic Dream, F'-Oldin' Money, I Am Damo Suzuki, I Wake Up In The City, Ibis-Afro Man, Jim's "The Fall", Jung Nev's Antidotes, Kick The Can, Live Tracks List and Count, Location of Gig, Mr. Pharmacist, My Ex-Classmates Kids, New York, The Joke, Touch Sensitive, Two Librans, USA, Way Round

Sunday, 25 November, 2001 – The Knitting Factory, New York, USA

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Saturday, 24 November, 2001 – The Knitting Factory, New York, USA
*Audience Audio Recording, And Therein, Ben's, Bourgeois Town, Crop Dust, Cyber Insekt, Dr. Bucks' Letter, Enigrammatic Dream, F'-Oldin' Money, I Wake Up In The City, Jim's "The Fall", Jung Nev's Antidotes, Kick The Can, Location of Gig, Mr. Pharmacist, My Ex-Classmates Kids, New York, Sons of Temperance, The Joke, Touch Sensitive, Two Librans, USA, Way Round

Saturday, 24 November, 2001 – The Knitting Factory, New York, USA

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Saturday, 20 October, 2001 – Zall Spuugh, Vaals, Netherlands
*Audience Audio Recording, And Therein, Bourgeois Town, Crop Dust, Cyber Insekt, Dr. Bucks' Letter, F'-Oldin' Money, Hot Runes, Ibis-Afro Man, Jim's "The Fall", Jung Nev's Antidotes, Kick The Can, Mr. Pharmacist, My Ex-Classmates Kids, Paintwork, The Joke, Touch Sensitive, Two Librans, Way Round

Saturday, 20 October, 2001 – Zall Spuugh, Vaals, Netherlands

NOTES REVIEW There is a lot of guitar noodling throughout. Interesting mid tempo blues version ending of Kick the Can … Continue reading Saturday, 20 October, 2001 – Zall Spuugh, Vaals, Netherlands

Sunday, 22 April, 2001 – Zodiac, Oxford, England
*Audience Audio Recording, And Therein, Cyber Insekt, Dr. Bucks' Letter, England, F'-Oldin' Money, Gigs, Hot Runes, I Am Damo Suzuki, Ibis-Afro Man, Jung Nev's Antidotes, Ketamine Sun, Location of Gig, Mr. Pharmacist, Oxford, Paintwork, The Joke, Touch Sensitive, Two Librans, Way Round

Sunday, 22 April, 2001 – Zodiac, Oxford, England

NOTES REVIEW For my original review of this I said “anyone who has a full copy of this that does … Continue reading Sunday, 22 April, 2001 – Zodiac, Oxford, England

Monday, 16 April, 2001 –  TJ’s Newport, Wale s
*Audience Audio Recording, *Official Live Audio Release, Cyber Insekt, Devolute, Dr. Bucks' Letter, F'-Oldin' Money, Gigs, Hot Runes, I Am Damo Suzuki, Ibis-Afro Man, Jung Nev's Antidotes, Ketamine Sun, Location of Gig, Midwatch 1953, Mr. Pharmacist, Newport, Sons of Temperance, Touch Sensitive, Two Librans, Wales, Way Round

Monday, 16 April, 2001 –  TJ’s Newport, Wale s

NOTES REVIEW A slightly muddy recording with Mark being a little lost in the overall. However a landmark gig because … Continue reading Monday, 16 April, 2001 –  TJ’s Newport, Wale s

Saturday, 7 April, 2001 – Melkweg, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
*Audience Audio Recording, Cyber Insekt, Dr. Bucks' Letter, F'-Oldin' Money, Hot Runes, Ibis-Afro Man, Jung Nev's Antidotes, Ketamine Sun, Midwatch 1953, Mr. Pharmacist, Sons of Temperance, Touch Sensitive, Two Librans, Way Round

Saturday, 7 April, 2001 – Melkweg, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

NOTES REVIEW An altogether more together performance from the previous night in Haarlem. It may be the recording but Jim … Continue reading Saturday, 7 April, 2001 – Melkweg, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Saturday, 25 November, 2000 – Liquid Room, Edinburgh, Scotland
*Audience Audio Recording, And Therein, Birthday Song, Dr. Bucks' Letter, F'-Oldin' Money, Hands Up Billy, Hot Runes, Jung Nev's Antidotes, Ol' Gang, Sons of Temperance, The Joke, Touch Sensitive, Two Librans, W.B., Way Round

Saturday, 25 November, 2000 – Liquid Room, Edinburgh, Scotland

NOTES REVIEW Spencer’s third gig and the difference between his funky back-beat style against Heads’ tub-thumping four to the floor … Continue reading Saturday, 25 November, 2000 – Liquid Room, Edinburgh, Scotland

Friday, 24 November, 2000 – Lomax, Liverpool, England
*Audience Audio Recording, And Therein, Birthday Song, Cyber Insekt, Dr. Bucks' Letter, F'-Oldin' Money, Hands Up Billy, Hey! Student, Hot Runes, Jung Nev's Antidotes, Ketamine Sun, Paintwork, Sons of Temperance, Ten Houses of Eve, The Joke, Touch Sensitive, Two Librans, W.B., Way Round

Friday, 24 November, 2000 – Lomax, Liverpool, England

NOTES REVIEW Starts with a workmanlike “Touch Sensitive” – Mark not very audible – and an odd tone to Julia’s … Continue reading Friday, 24 November, 2000 – Lomax, Liverpool, England