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Saturday 05 October 2024.

Saturday 05 October. DANDY WARHOLS + BLACK ANGELS live at Shepherds Bush Empire. Part of a 13 date UK & European co-headline tour. The second of their two London shows. This was the extra show added after strong ticket sales for their Forum gig this past Thursday . I have seen The Dandy Warhol's a few times. The first time was at Shepherds Bush Empire in 1996, and the second time was supporting David Bowie and Muse at Glastonbury Festival in 2000. The Dandy Warhols got a major record with Capitol , and a 400,000 dollar budget for the mega video for their great track 'Not If You Were the Last Junkie on Earth', which is one of my fave videos of the 1990s. ------------- Levels 2 and 3 are closed tonight, but the stalls and Level 1 are rammed solid . Maybe one show was enough in London, but good for us here. Grant the singer from Feeder was spotted here . MIRANDA LEE RICHARDS on at 7.15pm for her 25 mins. She played tracks from her albums and a track she co-wrote with Anton Newcombe , when she had a stint with him in Brian Johnstown Massacre. BLACK ANGELS on at 8pm for 70 mins. The Black Angels are an American psychedelic rock band from Austin, Texas.Formed in May 2004, they took their name from the Velvet Underground's "The Black Angel's Death Song."They have released six studio albums and one compilation album. All five members looking cool, dressed all in black. A nice psychedelic rock sound, with psychedelic images on the big curtain behind them. DANDY WARHOLS on at 9.40pm for their 75 mins. The band are more psychedelic pop rock than rock. They also have the psychedelic images on the big curtain behind them. Zia on keyboards, does her cute dancing behind her keyboards .Like the Roundhouse show a couple of years ago i saw , they only play a couple of the half dozen big songs I know them for (Bohemian Like You and Get Off ) which were really good. Very enjoyable evening overall. Full DANDY WARHOLS setliat played tonight... Good Morning Ride Plan A Be Alright Summer of Hate I Love You (extended live version) I'd Like To Help You With Your Problem Holding Me Up (extended live version + trumpet) STYGGO Bohemian Like You Get Off Godless Zia Outro / There's a Daisy on My Toe (by Zia only) -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Friday 04 October 2024. WEDDING PRESENT live at Shepherds Bush Empire. Indie rock legends are playing another UK tour . Celebrating the 35th anniversary of their second studio album BIZARRO (1989). I have seen them a few times over the years. The first time was at The Mean Fiddler in 1996, and including supporting PiL in 2012 at Rochester Castle Kent. They were one of John Peels fave bands. I saw them at this venue last year , and it is the same support act. ------------ Level 3 is closed and Level 2 is half empty , but the stalls floor standing and Level 1 are rammed solid Lots of middle aged men here. MIKI BERENYI TRIO arrived on stage at 7.50pm for their 45 mins. Miki used to be in the indie-rock band Lush. They are a trio as the drummer is a drum machine tape...some nice dreamy vocals. THE WEDDING PRESENT arrived on stage at 9pm for their 95 mins set. Lots of nifty guitar riffs though the evening. The last half a dozen tracks upped the tempo , and got the crowd dancing madly down the front. A really good show. At the end , singer Dave Gedge signed stuff by the merch stand in the foyer. Full WEDDING PRESENT setlist played tonight... Scream, If You Want to Go Faster ( Working Title) This is the Girl ( Working Title) A Million Miles Don't Talk, Just Kiss I Could Write a Book (Working Title) Dalliance Drive Come Play With Me BIZARRO ALBUM Brassneck Crushed No Thanks Kennedy What Have I Said Now? Granadaland Bewitched ( Extended Intro) Take Me! Be Honest Crawl My Favourite Dress