John Lydon

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  1. Pau

    Paulthered Well-Known Member

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    Pol appearing at Birdwell next May .WOW
     
    Paulthered, Nov 13, 2024 at 3:55 PM
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    Hoping you mean PIL, but its an awful venue. Probably one of the worst I've been to recently in Yorkshire. Far too hot, far too full.

    And Lydon is far too much of a contrarian these days.
     
    Scoff, Nov 13, 2024 at 4:44 PM
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    Will he be flogging butter at the merchandise stand?
     
    mansfield_red, Nov 13, 2024 at 4:54 PM
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    One of the best venues I've ever been to.
     
    Jay, Nov 13, 2024 at 5:14 PM
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    I've got to say for what it is it's a great venue.
    Considering it used to be a WMC.
     
    kendraytyke, Nov 13, 2024 at 5:48 PM
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    Awful venue? Don’t get that, think it’s great myself.
     
    onemickybutler, Nov 13, 2024 at 6:26 PM
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    Haven’t been myself, but know loads who have, all have said it’s a great venue?
     
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    It's also far too hot and far too full
     
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    Nowt wrong wi WMCs, Bolton Club was great in the 70s, used to have bands on twice a week and a disco or two with the bonus of the odd game of bingo:D:D:D
     
    Brush, Nov 13, 2024 at 7:45 PM
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    Can't knock it for attracting good crowds though...more chance of it keeping open and fetching more acts into the area than if it was only half full or worse.
     
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    Think I’d prefer the Skids on 9th Aug next year
     
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    Great venue Birdwell
     
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    Can't speak for many other venues of similar size In yorkshire, as I've not done that many, other than wmc's in the SY area. But Birdwell has been a popular venue for decades. I've lost count of the many times I've been over the yrs and seen many a great band.
    Only other venue I'd put on a par in the 70's 80s was Wombwell Reform. Sadly went out of business due to young scrotes taking over, not having a clue.
     
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    Seems like I'm in the minority, but I don't think that Birdwell venue is anything like as good as the Brudenell or Picturedrome. Thinking about it, I'd put it on a par with the Old Wollen for the smaller venues and above the Corp.
     
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    Not been to any of them tbf. So can't offer an opinion. Been threatening to go to picturedome for many a yr. Never got round to it. But comments from those I know, recommend it.
     
    Hooky feller, Nov 14, 2024 at 9:37 AM
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    I agree re wmc's. Re functions
    If you are referring to the old ings lane wmc. One thing I noted was the acoustics were very poor. And many an act (rock bands) agreed. Mexborough main st. Was in the same boat.
     
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    Go on sale tomorrow for those interested. £35
     
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    The Cockpit in Leeds used to be great for atmosphere
     
    x11barnsley, Nov 14, 2024 at 9:56 AM
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    Its the only proper music venue we have in Barnsley. Not sure why you would be pulling it bits really.
     
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    I was talking about the one that was near The Angel (gone without trace now), and you're probably right about the acoustics but that didn't seem to matter back then. Talking about places that have gone, The Halfway at Highgate was where I misspent most of my youth, I was devastated when it was demolished :(
     
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