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Post by naim1425 on Mar 25, 2018 15:22:39 GMT
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Post by naim1425 on Mar 25, 2018 15:26:09 GMT
 the sage gateshead  |
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Post by zippy on Mar 25, 2018 15:33:57 GMT
Yep that's mine too (although technically the Metro Arena is about 500 yards closer)
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Post by Tim on Mar 25, 2018 15:35:14 GMT
Define 'local' as I have quite a few within a 40 mile radius that I go to regularly, over a dozen in fact. Not trying to be awkward, I'm just not quite sure what you mean?  |
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Post by naim1425 on Mar 25, 2018 15:42:04 GMT
Define 'local' as I have quite a few within a 40 mile radius that I go to regularly, over a dozen in fact. Not trying to be awkward, I'm just not quite sure what you mean? with in 10 mile or something close to it,or what venue you use the most,i go to the RAH a few times a year but thats not local,i also have the metro arena (not good sound tho,biscuit tin sound) city hall (good sound venue) and the sage.also st james park(good for singing over 50,000 fans and it does not matter what crap is playing) |
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Post by Tim on Mar 25, 2018 16:52:28 GMT
These are all local venues (within a couple of miles) which I visit frequently, but I also consider Bristol local as I often travel up to 150 miles for shows, so Bristol is local in my book.
The Tramshed
St. David’s Hall
Clwb Ifor Bach
Cardiff University (2 venues)
Motorpoint Arena
The Globe
Wales Millennium Centre
St John's Church
Paget Rooms
Adding Bristol to the above list would bring the total to around two dozen good venues within an hours drive.
As for favourites, probably Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff and The Lantern in Bristol, both great sounding rooms and intimate. I've given up on the Royal Albert Hall as it sounds shite in there 9 times out of 10, I have swapped it for The Symphony Hall in Birmingham, which is closer and far superior.
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Post by zippy on Mar 26, 2018 16:21:37 GMT
Define 'local' as I have quite a few within a 40 mile radius that I go to regularly, over a dozen in fact. Not trying to be awkward, I'm just not quite sure what you mean? with in 10 mile or something close to it,or what venue you use the most,i go to the RAH a few times a year but thats not local,i also have the metro arena (not good sound tho,biscuit tin sound) city hall (good sound venue) and the sage.also st james park(good for singing over 50,000 fans and it does not matter what crap is playing) 10 mile radius no good for me - the Sage is 25 miles away . There's virtually nothing within 10 miles of me except the beach and the countryside! |
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Post by ant on Mar 26, 2018 19:01:44 GMT
I have a couple of good uns here, Sheffield city hall, o2 and leadmill.
Favourite at the moment is the imperial club in Mexborough. They brew their own beer there, always a good atmosphere and always a good band on. And its only a 20 minute walk to get there.
The wife, mother in law, sister in law and daughter went to city hall on Saturday to see a Fleetwood mac tribute that was by all accounts and from the videos they took were very good indeed. Saw Australian pink floyd there too and they were brilliant.
The o2 we saw UK foo fighters and a pearl Jam tribute, and going to see UK foo there again in may.
Leadmill, need i say more.
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Post by MartinT on Mar 26, 2018 19:11:04 GMT
The Anvil, Basingstoke, which is a nice venue.
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Post by Chris on Mar 27, 2018 19:11:11 GMT
Quite a few here in Edinburgh. None really big though - usually Murrayfield is used for that.
Last one I was in was the Queens Hall which is pretty good. Comfy,well laid out and good acoustics.
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Post by ChrisB on Mar 27, 2018 20:02:02 GMT
I've never been to a gig in Edinburgh. Quite a few in Glasgow though - Julian Cope at the Barrowland was one of the best gigs I've seen.
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Post by ChrisB on Mar 27, 2018 20:03:40 GMT
The venue we tend to find ourselves going to most often is the Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal. Also The Academy in Manchester a fair bit. Neither is exactly local though.
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Post by Chris on Mar 27, 2018 20:11:38 GMT
I've never been to a gig in Edinburgh. Quite a few in Glasgow though - Julian Cope at the Barrowland was one of the best gigs I've seen. Obviously I'm biased but Edinburghs excellent as a city to visit. Lots of different styles of pubs and restaurants and the music scene is pretty good. It's not excellent by a long shot but for smaller,lower key type events it's very good. Barrowlands gets all the hype - it is good just too many weegies for my liking! |
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Post by ChrisB on Mar 27, 2018 20:35:31 GMT
Well, you're going to find a few of them in Glasgow, that's for sure!
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Post by John on Mar 28, 2018 6:43:51 GMT
The nearest venue would be the Forum or the Underworld in Camden which reminds me of the Marquee in Wardour Street a bit sleazy but many happy memories
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Post by MartinT on Mar 28, 2018 8:24:34 GMT
Every gig I went to at The Marquee was too loud. It's not an enjoyable experience.
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 28, 2018 8:52:53 GMT
I don't go to any local venues. The nearest that I attend regularly is the Barbican Centre, a bus ride away from me.
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Post by John on Mar 28, 2018 9:13:09 GMT
The loudest at the Marquee was Yngwie people were actually shouting turn it down
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Post by Tim on Mar 28, 2018 9:15:21 GMT
The Anvil, Basingstoke, which is a nice venue. I love The Anvil a very good venue indeed, especially The Forge - that's a great room for music, seen some really superb shows in there. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2018 11:37:41 GMT
the sage gateshead The Sage is a great music venue. The acoustics are excellent and it's a genuinely lovely place to visit. |
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