Wednesday 9 May 2007

The Railway, Winchester

"This is our last gig, cos in a few months time we're all going our separate ways to University" was what the fresh-faced lead singer proclaimed before launching into the last number. I'm Widely Spread. That was their band name. There were a lot of them on stage too. They were indeed widely spread. And they were supporting us. Though to be honest, we should have supported them. Good songs, a good feel and, most importantly of all for these small venues, a good following.

It was Fea who was the first to break his silence. How he longed for that youth again. And, to be honest, they were a seemingly good advert for it. Bastards. And let's face it. Fea is getting on a bit.

When I'm Widely Spread left the stage, so did their fans abandon the floor. Leaving seven of ours old faithfuls looking somewhat embarrassed at their shoes. We've had lower attendances but the years have made them seem few and far between, and this was one of the funniest. So we treated it as a band practice with friends. Which is always nice.

Sound Engineer:
  • Isaac - often seen at Valley Studios.

Support Acts:
  • I'm Widely Spread
  • Parcel Force
Set:
  • Hearts Pumping
  • The Smile
  • Ordinary Life
  • Wish I Was Someone Else
  • Wonderful
  • You Are The One
Photos:
Catrine Barry

Friday 17 December 2004

Gig: The Furniture Project

Present: Ad, Eg, Fea, Gi and Tom

Venue:

This gig was organised via Fea. Luisa works for the Furniture Project charity in Newbury. This was their Christmas Do.



Saturday 8 May 2004

Live at the BBC

Venue: BBC Studios, Brighton

Present: All

Well, a few weeks previously, the band won the Southern Counties Radio Juke Box Jury style programme with a record breaking 29 out of 30. Penance for such a feat took the form of having to perform live on air. A new addition to the Loopy CV.

So, the boys plus groupies, travelled all the way across to the BBC studios in Brighton.

Interviewed by the presenter Phil Jackson, the boys managed to get across that in spite of their age they were still just as prone to sounding cheap and tacky as the rest of the younger models of pop wannabes. At least they didn't sound delusional.

The evening ended with a pint back at the Sussex Brewery in Emsworth.

Saturday 3 May 1997

Gig: Old Fire Station, Oxford

Venue: Old Fire Station, George Street, Oxford

Set1:
Someone
Small Town Boy
Loaded Gun
Town Called Malice
OX4
Evil Kenevil
Good Enough
Rollercoaster Ride
I’m a Believer
24 Hours

Set2:
Mustang Sally
Starting Out
Emma Wray
Wonderwall
Change
Learning to swim
Lazy Days

Tuesday 2 July 1996

Gig: Dingwalls

Venue: Dingwalls, Camden Lock, London

Tim Henman plays Semi-final, even the sound engineer had a TV set on. Ad had had an enormous garage bill for his Lada and Eg was in agony with his teeth.

Audience was small.

Supporting: Lime+