Month: October 2019

358. Foals: Leeds Beckett University [24.10.19]

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358a_Foals [241019]Artist: Foals

Venue: Leeds Beckett University

Date: 24.10.19

Just five months after the launch gig for ‘Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost Part 1’, here we were again for ‘Part 2’. Leeds Beckett SU was predictably packed for the earlier of another two album launch shows. As before, pre-ordering the album from Crash Records, Leeds resulted in a ticket to an exclusive gig.

The highlight had to be Yanis Philippakis on one of his trademark walkabouts; in this case running the length of the room and climbing the stairs to play guitar from the gantry, just a few feet from where I was standing.

The effort and energy to perform two shows in a single evening results in such gigs being fast and furious with no faffing around. Just the way it should be.

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354. Snapped Ankles: The Crescent, York [11.10.19]

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354a_Snapped Ankles [111019]Artist: Snapped Ankles

Support: Nuha Ruby Ra / Adrena Adrena

Venue: The Crescent, York

Date: 11.10.19

Never rooted to the stage, the ‘tree men’ roamed the room at regular intervals during a raucous set. At one point, the singer ended up performing from behind the bar.

Solid support slots from the unique audio-visuals of Adrena Adrena and the mesmerisingly outré Nuha Ruby Ra.

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This was my first visit to The Crescent, York – a brilliant independent community venue and an instant favourite, with it’s laid-back vibe and friendly staff.

The Crescent | York [111019]