Gomez - Live - Bristol

Well it was close!

A 20 min train journey took over 2 hours after the severn tunnel was closed. The train infront having apparantly hit an "obstacle" and the tunnel needing to be checked over. Not really sure what they meant by obstacle? Someone been setting up ramps and hurdles?

A quick taxi journey got us there just as the support band (not sure who they were) were finishing. The taxi driver decided to add on for the fact it was a bank hol', the fact there was 6 of us (despite the fact it had "SEATS 6" in big letter on the side), and would have probably gone a couple of laps of Bristol if we hadn't made out like we knew the way

So we all necked a couple of drinks and made our way into the crowd. Not sure if any of you have been to the Bristol Accadey, but it's quite a nice venue. The same thing as when we went to see the Beta Band a little while back though, it was absolutely packed around the entrance to the actual gig area. Then after managing to force our way through to the main area, plenty of room! Are Bristol folk scared of not being close to doors or something?

I'm not very good with song names. They opened with "Bring it on".

When I seen the Beta Band I mentioned how though they were musicaly spot on, and there was some crowd interaction, there didn't seem much of a "show" or atMOsphere. Similarly with Gomez, they're not "heavy" enough for a MOsh pit, they're not Dance enough for....... erm...... a dance. But there was still a fair bit of boppin an a groovin.

They played MOst of the fav's, and the mix between them and the new album stuff (which is what they're obiously touring), was good. And they even broke into a Nick Drake's "Black Eyed Dog" halfway through a tune before returning to it........... which was nice!

They changed a few things rather than doing straight forward album versions. Whipping Piccadily for instance was more *banging*, and other tracks were changed, I guess, to work better live.

It really was a great gig! A MOre lively crowd would perhaps of been nice, but it was by no means dead. It was the last date of their UK tour, and it was great to see a band wo really did seem to be enjoying it! I'd always thought it was just the two singers, the clean quiet voiced one, and the gruff growling one. I didn't realise there was a third one! And what a singer he is too! He made the concert really. They swopped instruments, and I think they all took a turn on the bass at one point. But this guy was excellent!!!

All good singers, and all good musicians! And all seemed genuinely enthusiastic and enjoying it. Perhaps being the last night added to that.

I've not heard the new album, but have heard it's meant to be MOre of a straight "rock" album. And less of the bluesy vibe of previous stuff. The stuff they played seemed a bit MOre basic, but also very good and I'll have to get a copy asap.

I hadn't realised just how good they are as musicans. I like their albums, but live well, they were on another level! It's always good to see if a band can pull it off live. Like with the beta band, these managed it! As soon as "growly voice" sang the first few words of Bring it on, I was smiling. Wow! He can really sing like that!

Very very verrrrrrrrry much enjoyed it! The problems with the journey all forgot.

I think they're playing Glasto, and suggest anyone who's going watches them! They played a decent length set and I'd have been happy to have listened for another couple of hours!

Anyone heard the new album?

Cheers

MO

 

Bizarrely, I don't think I've ever heard anything by Gomez apart from "Whipping Piccadilly", which I liked. I really ought to buy one of their records, as a speccy git myself I like the idea of speccy gits playing bluesy stuff. What's the best album?

-- Ian

 

Hi Ian

If you ever make it this way, I have them all - you can have a sampler!!

The best album was the debut 'bring it on'

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos...8292/sr=2-2/ref=sr_2_11_2/202-2764663-5371843

Amazon have it new for 6.99 and used from 1.99 !!! so no excuse!

NB
I saw them live once aswell.
Great fun and they enjoyed jamming, you could tell.
Best tour T-shirts Ive seen yet - actually cool looking shirts, wish Id got one..

 

Cheers Chris, will get a copy.

I will make it up to your place, I promise!

-- Ian

 

I think that's what made it really good. They really seemed to be into it. You'd think touring and playing the same tunes over an over would get a little boring. And I was suprised they never played MOre of the new album (though liked the fact they played MOstly stuff I knew ). Would have thought they'd have prefered playing the newer stuff.

They did seem to be "jamming" and enjoying it. Changed a few bits and the Nick Drake cover too. I wonder if the Black Eyed Dog cover is something they've done on all the dates. Was a cool way of doing it (will need to ask my bro' what tune it was in the middle of), and maybe they do a different cover or whatever each night.

Ian! For that price there's no excuses!

They've been one of my fav "guitar" bands for a while. And one of the few I genuinely look forward to hearing new stuff from. Probably listen to at least one of their albums a week, but still, was blown away by them live! Very talented people. And came across as a genuine bunch too.

You must have heard "get myself arrested" too???

 

If you hum it, I'll tell you if I recognise it...

Will pick up a copy of Bring it On today and let you know what I think.

-- Ian

 

Quacking Idea old man

You'd be quackers not too!

Now stop duckin' about and get it!

etc...

 

Bring it On is my fave Gomez Album. Good choice Ian.

 

Well, I got it. Just given it a background listen, sounds promising.

Oh, and I had heard "Get Myself Arrested", recognised it straight away.

MO, have you heard any Dr John? Since you like this, you'd like him I reckon, sounds to me like the gruff voiced one out of Gomez likes him too, very similar vocal style.

-- Ian

 

Gomez - a band I've always wanted to see live. They're playing in Bristol (where I live) and the first I get to hear about it is this thread saying how good they were.

Bloody hell

Matt.

 

Nope never heard him Ian. I'll look into it..........

Matt never mind................................ they were really good though

 

Thanks MO

I'm looking forward to seeing them in downtown Wellington, New Zealand next month. I bought 8 tickets for me and me good mates not 2 weeks ago!

Jay

 

Hi Jay! Hope you enjoy them as much as I did!

I've been listening to the new album for a couple of days now. Will obviously take a few MOre elistens to get a proper opinion of, but so far very impressed! There's a good mix of the classic Gomez sound (bluesy, stoned, melodic etc...) and some MOre basic rocking tracks.

Quite a few really realllllllllly good tunes on there too!

Even on just the second listen it was a case of "yeah, this ones one of the ones I really liked"! Even though had only heard it the once

 

Yeah..I really like the new album too. Looking forward to seeing them on the 9th.

Jay

 

Why do the Welsh insist on taking sheep into the tunnel? Will they never learn?

:lol:

 

Never learn what?

That taking them up the top of a MOuntain is best. Them high altitudes work best. Get em light headed and you're in!