The Courteeners. The Academy, December 7th.

Thompsonn93

Anybody else heading to this?

Sometimes convinced I'm the only Courteeners fan in Ireland. They don't seem to have much of a fanbase here in Ireland.

davywalsh7

Thompsonn93 wrote: »

Anybody else heading to this?

Sometimes convinced I'm the only Courteeners fan in Ireland. They don't seem to have much of a fanbase here in Ireland.

Thinking bout going meself if I can get off work. Cracking band

Thompsonn93

Heading by myself at the moment (None of my mates are into them) so wouldnt mind a few people for it if anybody from here is going.

A Happy Death

Saw em in Whelans in 2008 around the time St Jude came out and they were brilliant

Will defo head to this

Bohemian_Soul

I know how you feel T93, they never seemed to gain any traction this side of the pond for some reason.
I am going to both the Dublin and Belfast gigs and looking forward to the old trafford CC gig next may.
They are far and away the best live band i have seen and trust me i have seen most in that sphere/genre.
In a way i am happy they have not hit the heights because it makes it more personal.

glencurtis252

been dying for these to be announced for here.. cracking band

Thompsonn93

Glad to hear theres a few others going. As I said I'll be a billy-no-mates so if anyone fancies a few beers beforehand and heading in together, let me know!

Yeah Bohemian_Soul you're right there. It definitely does have its advantages as it will be quite an intimate gig. I think Liam is extremely talented and deserves to be in the same bracket as the likes of Ian Brown, Gallaghers etc. His song-writing is incredible.

Haven't got a ticket for Manchester yet but am considering it.

cometogether

Great band. This will be my first time seeing them do a headline show, I saw them supporting The Libertines last year and The Stone Roses this year. Also heading by myself!

davywalsh7

**** it. Think I'll buy a ticket

Bohemian_Soul

you will not be disappointed

Thompsonn93

Have we all listened to Mapping The Rendezvous today?

davywalsh7

Thompsonn93 wrote: »

Have we all listened to Mapping The Rendezvous today?

Had a quick listen on the way to work not bad so far. Got me ticket last night. Can't wait. Academy is a great venue

Bohemian_Soul

I have listened to it about 4/5 times now and love it. Notable mentions for De La Salle, Modern Love and Tip Toes for me.

It is always difficult for a band after a few albums to develop something different and the sound of this album is certainly different from what they have done previously. It looks like Liam's time spent in Paris has had an influence.

Some of these tunes mixed with the fans favourites will make for a decent tour set list, looking forward to the gig more now

Bohemian_Soul

And the cantona reference on finest hour gets a thumbs up

but1er

how are these so big in england and so small in dublin crazy

sally cinnamon89

but1er wrote: »

how are these so big in england and so small in dublin crazy

They are only big in Manchester. Similar to an Aslan only relatively popular in their hometown and rightfully so

glencurtis252

Just watched the live heaton park gig that came with mapping the rendezvous.. the gig can't come quick enough now after watching that!!

Bohemian_Soul

Yeah, it is was magic and helped by the weather....I reckon next May will surpass it with the other acts supporting

Jimmy Rabbitte Snr

Cracking album, cracking band and for 25 quid in a small venue how could you not go!!

Thompsonn93

Good to hear theres a few from here going.

Did anybody listen to Liam on XFM last Thursday evening talking through the album? Absolutely brilliant.

glencurtis252

Thompsonn93 wrote:

Good to hear theres a few from here going.

I seen you were going on your own.. just me and a lad from work heading in for a few pints beforehand.. your more than welcome to meet up..

R.F.

The supported the Libertines last year and were pretty good

St Jude is a great album, but havent listened to their new stuff

Jimmy Rabbitte Snr

Thompsonn93 wrote: »

Good to hear theres a few from here going.

Did anybody listen to Liam on XFM last Thursday evening talking through the album? Absolutely brilliant.

John Kennedy's album playback. Great series available on iTunes podcasts for anyone who hasn't heard of it. Didn't hear the Courteeners one last week but am looking forward to it being put up on the podcast list. You get great insight into the albums direct from the bands.

Jimmy Rabbitte Snr

R.F. wrote: »

The supported the Libertines last year and were pretty good

St Jude is a great album, but havent listened to their new stuff

One of my favourite albums. Concrete Love wasn't the best if I'm honest bar a couple of songs, but my immediate impression of this one is good, a return to form.

Thompsonn93

glencurtis252 wrote: »

I seen you were going on your own.. just me and a lad from work heading in for a few pints beforehand.. your more than welcome to meet up..

Cheers Glen mate, I probably will!

Elite IRL

Can't wait for this! Went to the Libertines last year but unfortunately had to miss them so have been dying to see them live. New album is great as well, my favourite would have to be Tip Toes or Modern Love. Quick question, me and the lad I'm going with are planning to head to Whelans after. We only went there once for a gig and once as a nightclub. Neither time could we find a cloakroom, do they just not have one or are we not looking in the right places?

Parachutes

How much for a pint in the Academy?

Bohemian_Soul

Does anybody know if the balcony area of the Academy is still in use??

Easy Rod

Elite IRL wrote: »

Can't wait for this! Went to the Libertines last year but unfortunately had to miss them so have been dying to see them live. New album is great as well, my favourite would have to be Tip Toes or Modern Love. Quick question, me and the lad I'm going with are planning to head to Whelans after. We only went there once for a gig and once as a nightclub. Neither time could we find a cloakroom, do they just not have one or are we not looking in the right places?

I think they occasionally have a cloakroom downstairs in the main venue (where their gigs are held). If you're facing the sound desk it's just to the right of it.

jossnjuice

Easy Rod wrote: »

I think they occasionally have a cloakroom downstairs in the main venue (where their gigs are held). If you're facing the sound desk it's just to the right of it.

Correct....side stage right....little small thing, and a bit of a nightmare collecting after a gig but dead handy nonetheless.

jossnjuice

buzzing for this now......saw them in the Echo in Liverpool a fortnight ago......first time seeing them headline my own town, so will be interesting to see if the crowd can keep up with the manc crowd of knowing everything.

in the words of Mr Fray, "see yer down the front"

God bless the band.

Bohemian_Soul

I think it is fair to say that it is not solely a Manchester thing with the Courteeners. I have beeen to see them in Glasgow, London, Birmingham, Liverpool and many other places and almost all have been as raucous and atmospheric as any of the home gigs i have been to?? I am also going to Belfast on thursday night and it kills me to say it as a Dub but the band are 'got' alot more up the road and across the water than they are here which is probably proof of the gig not selling out.

glencurtis252

They've a much better following northern England than anywhere.. not particularly known at all over here judging by them not selling out the academy.. I'd love to see them in Manchester I'd say it's class.. none the less I can't fukn wait to see them tomorrow!!

Parachutes

glencurtis252 wrote: »

They've a much better following northern England than anywhere.. not particularly known at all over here judging by them not selling out the academy.. I'd love to see them in Manchester I'd say it's class.. none the less I can't fukn wait to see them tomorrow!!

I saw them at T in the Park last summer and it was absolutely mental, they seem to have a bit of a cult following:

I know some would probably say "Landfill Indie" but I think they are very good, 1 or 2 of their albums at least.

glencurtis252

Parachutes wrote:

I know some would probably say "Landfill Indie" but I think they are very good, 1 or 2 of their albums at least.

I watched the T set on YouTube and it looked mental.. I think there very good myself and don't get enough credit.. they look ****ing amazing live so looking forward to seeing it tomorrow

glencurtis252

What's everyone's plans before hand

Thompsonn93

glencurtis252 wrote: »

What's everyone's plans before hand

Im heading in by myself..meeting two others I was randomly chatting to another forum who are over for the gig.

Will post in here tomorrow when decided what pub we're going to beforehand. All welcome. :cool:

glencurtis252

Thompsonn93 wrote:

Im heading in by myself..meeting two others I was randomly chatting to another forum who are over for the gig.

Thompsonn93 wrote:

Will post in here tomorrow when decided what pub we're going to beforehand. All welcome.

Think 2 of us heading woolshed!

lc180

First time seeing them, thought they were really good. A lot rowdier than I expected!

Can't believe some muppet threw a drink at the band after they cancelled a gig last week because of it. Who pays €25 to do that!

ahlookit

There was more than one muppet throwing drinks. One hit, but there were a couple of other near misses.

Was at a Moz gig in Liverpool a few years ago when someone hit him with a drink during the second song. Gig over. I got a refund for concert ticket, but still was out of pocket for flights, hotel, etc. Morons.

Bohemian_Soul

I hope whoever threw the pint pot was escorted out. it seemed to shake Liam for a song or two but he soon shook it off.
On the gig itself, i thought the mix of new and old tunes worked well but you could tell there was a hardcore there padded up by a few just there for the show and a dance along to a few hits. The Belfast gig last night was a bit more subdued in the sense that there was not as many plastic cups bouncing around the place. I prefer the Academy to the Limelight as a venue and to me it was a better gig the first night but that could be me being biased.
Acoustic set as usual was magic from Liam and De La Salle was the highlight for me.
Roll on Manchester in the summer.....

Thompsonn93

Amazing night. Had the pleasure of meeting Liam and the lads afterwards. Really genuine sound lads. Liam was chatting away to those of us who stuck around. He said that the bottle incident last week really had him down so I think he was delighted with how the show went generally. As he said "theres dickheads at every gig". I told him to not leave it so long before coming back to Ireland and he said he'd be well up for Electric Picnic if it was possible.

As for the gig itself, I thought the setlist was very good. De La Salle was special. I was disappointed Here Come The Young Men didn't get played. It was on the setlist but they swapped it with Acrylic.

Bought tickets to Manchester yesterday, cant wait.

glencurtis252

Thompsonn93 wrote:

Amazing night. Had the pleasure of meeting Liam and the lads afterwards. Really genuine sound lads. Liam was chatting away to those of us who stuck around. He said that the bottle incident last week really had him down so I think he was delighted with how the show went generally. As he said "theres dickheads at every gig". I told him to not leave it so long before coming back to Ireland and he said he'd be well up for Electric Picnic if it was possible.

Would love to see them at electric picnic but I don't think there a big enough draw

Bohemian_Soul

Nice one T, Acrylic is one of my favourite songs so was happy to see it played but also would have liked hctym. Manchester will be great with the line up on offer. With a bit of luck the lads buzzed off the crowd and hopefully will be back sooner rather than later...

Bradz213

Absolutely sick I didn't even know this gig happened. Was looking up tour dates recently and only seen mainland UK dates.
Been a fan since I seen they were playing Oxygen in 2010 and started listening to their stuff. Seen them again in the academy a few years back.

Furious-Red

glencurtis252 wrote: »

Would love to see them at electric picnic but I don't think there a big enough draw

Doesnt mean they wouldnt play

glencurtis252

Furious-Red wrote:

Doesnt mean they wouldnt play

Of course they'd play I'm not doubting that.. not many bands would turn down a 55000 festival.. my point is I don't see the organiser's seeing them as an act for EP.. I'd like to be wrong and love to see them there but can't see it