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Title: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Splinky on October 03, 2013, 11:38:26 AM
I've just stumbled across this for next year http://bit.ly/1g4k4ZX. Not seen this mentioned anywhere else, so does anyone know if it's genuine? Good line up and a change to a proper venue  ;) How about a Frost* appearance, what with the new album coming and all.
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: MikeEvs on October 03, 2013, 11:55:36 AM
Same question was asked on the Fishtank and I pointed out that some bands had confirmed they were playing but there's been no announcement which I found a bit strange.

I got the following reply from Twang :)

QuoteMakes a bleeding change for bands to actually announce they are doing a show. Wink Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Wink Now that cats have been put upon the pigeons.

CELEBR8.3 has not been officially announced because there are 3 acts that I'm waiting to 100% confirm. They want to do it but have to wait for 2014 schedules. As you can guess I'm having to deal with some record companies and management.

It will take place at The Islington Assembly Hall. It will be the first in Central London.

Reasons Why.

A...The Hippodrome served well the first year but I was not a happy bunny when they hoiked up the beer prices. Disgraceful considering they offer snotty student nights at 2 quid a pop for booze. When it comes to us it was over the top. 

B...... It does smell Ewwwww! And we have to get out!! OUT! by 10.00pm to allow Scum to spend stupid amounts of Stab liquid and cause chaos in Kingston. For every 30mins over they wanted to charge me £1,000. YEAH WELL STICK THAT UP THEIR Grin

C....The location is easy peasy from almost anywhere and Kings Cross/St Pancrass is so, so close.

D... You all deserve comfort.

E...... Geoff Banks will be involved. As some of you know he's been through a lot of Hell (It is not my place to go into it) He has bounced back. It was decided that Geoff needed a break from all things to concentrate on personal things.

F..... An official announcement will happen fairly soon. TWELFTH NIGHT are reforming for a one off with Mark to do something special Geoff Man era, THE TANGENT will perfom Le Sacre Du Travail with as many of the albums band members as poss. Luke will be on guitar and yes KARMAKANIC will also play as will MASCHINE (Luke is young and can handle it) Wink It is only fair that Jon Mitchell gets a break from the Prog Whip this year.GALAHAD will also be on the bill.

Apart from this I have to be a bit tight lipped.

ALL WILL BE REVEALED SOON.  Wink

Am I mad? Yes. Can I stand another load of stress? We'll find that out won't we. Great way to lose weight though. Wink
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Trapezium Artist on October 03, 2013, 12:17:30 PM
Thanks, Mikey ... and, of course, Twang, to have steadfastly not learned his lesson yet ;)
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Pedro on October 03, 2013, 01:12:26 PM
Quote from: Splinky on October 03, 2013, 11:38:26 AM
I've just stumbled across this for next year http://bit.ly/1g4k4ZX. Not seen this mentioned anywhere else, so does anyone know if it's genuine? Good line up and a change to a proper venue  ;) How about a Frost* appearance, what with the new album coming and all.
I wouldn't hold your breath for Frost* at Celebr8.3, particularly so soo after their appearing at Celebr8.2 (admittedly only 9-fingeredly). :)
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: RacingHippo on October 06, 2013, 10:58:59 PM
..........

...

Exciteymost!!!
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Pedro on March 20, 2014, 01:12:25 PM
LOL

Frost* will headline the Sunday!! Hurrah!
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: JakeWorrell on March 20, 2014, 01:42:08 PM
I wish I had held my breath now! Damn you Pedders! ;)
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Nellie on March 21, 2014, 11:50:09 AM
Yes, it's true. Frost* will headline Sunday 1st June at Celebr8.3.
Weekend tickets are already on sale, day tickets will be available nearer the time. There will be an announcement when that happens so there is no need to keep texting/phoning/emailing/facebooking/tweeting me ;)
See you all then!
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Nellie on April 20, 2014, 12:07:01 PM
Day tickets now on sale!  ;D
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: L33VEY on April 25, 2014, 08:46:24 PM
Day ticket duly arrived - number 0002 - come on  - own up!   :o
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: turbo on April 26, 2014, 12:39:38 PM
well both of you are in for a treat.  ;D
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: turbo on April 26, 2014, 12:41:37 PM
only joshing i bought four so actually theres six of us, getting a bit crowded now.  ;)
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Mikey on April 26, 2014, 05:19:08 PM
Bad news - It's a sunday
Bad news - It's half term and would normally be away

Good news-I've broken my hip

Anyone from this neck of the woods going for the day?
Not sure yet if I'll be able to travel
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Pedro on April 26, 2014, 10:54:29 PM
Jeez Mikey, how did you do that? Gardening accident? Hope you are ok and recovered enough to attend.
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: rogerg on April 27, 2014, 12:40:07 AM
Yes, yikes!  Broke your hip?
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Mikey on April 27, 2014, 02:06:33 PM
The quick answer is that I was pushed from a moving van.

Don't believe all the crap you see in films where they just get up and brush themselves off, although having said that I initially declined an ambulance saying that it'd walk off.

Now the owner of  couple of screws, (in addition to the loose ones I have already  :) )
Op on weds morning, on my feet Thursday and home Friday, all done under local anaesthetic, amazing
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: rogerg on April 27, 2014, 06:36:56 PM
Wow!  You'll be in the movies next!
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: JakeWorrell on April 27, 2014, 08:51:44 PM
Sorry to hear about your action hero accident Mikey!

I've ordered my Sunday tickets today so I shall see some of you there no doubt.
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: lyn on April 27, 2014, 10:23:10 PM
Didja go to Screwfix? ;D
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: owen on April 27, 2014, 10:58:28 PM
Who pushed you? And why?
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Mikey on April 28, 2014, 11:33:04 AM
Thieves,
They were trying to rob my van.
I opened their van door, as they did a runner, to see if they had nicked anything.
As I did this they set off, so ended up in the van with them and was shoved out.

As it happens, I don't think they got anything.
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Trapezium Artist on April 28, 2014, 02:33:50 PM
Quote from: Mikey on April 28, 2014, 11:33:04 AM
Thieves,
They were trying to rob my van.
I opened their van door, as they did a runner, to see if they had nicked anything.
As I did this they set off, so ended up in the van with them and was shoved out.

As it happens, I don't think they got anything.

Blimey. Bandit Country  :o
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: E.S. on April 28, 2014, 04:23:20 PM
Quote from: Mikey on April 28, 2014, 11:33:04 AM
Thieves,
They were trying to rob my van.
I opened their van door, as they did a runner, to see if they had nicked anything.
As I did this they set off, so ended up in the van with them and was shoved out.

As it happens, I don't think they got anything.
Dear Lord, sorry to hear you have been exposed to such idiots.  >:(

Get well sir.
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: owen on April 28, 2014, 07:01:26 PM
I heard it was a contract job, from a certain delivery company
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: rogerg on April 29, 2014, 12:34:20 AM
Yikes, man, that's crazy.
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Mikey on April 29, 2014, 11:46:39 AM
Quote from: owen on April 28, 2014, 07:01:26 PM
I heard it was a contract job, from a certain delivery company
:) :) :)

I was trying to see if I could work out how to get my open fraud cases, to which haven't had a response, connected to it. If only it had been a simple hit & run, it would've worked.
Will still be asking how I get a local follow up to the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau.
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: E.S. on April 29, 2014, 12:14:50 PM
Bugger, now I officially can't make it.  :(

It's theoretically possible, but the fact that I'm playing gigs the day before and after makes it too risky. A plane can be delayed, and then I ruin the job for everyone. Also, with my new lovely dental problems I have to spend that money on repairing myself.

Oh well, have fun and have a beer for me.
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Nellie on May 18, 2014, 10:35:59 PM
You can now go to Celebr8.3 with a weekender, day or evening ticket. HURRY UP, BUY A TICKET!
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Brom on May 21, 2014, 11:05:54 PM
Unfortunately chaps and chapesses I won't be able to make it even though, for me,  it's a very travel friendly gig! I'm already booked that night to see a couple of upcoming stars at The Stables in MK, a gig that was planned weeks before Frost were announced. I'll be missing you all and thinking about you!
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Mikey on May 22, 2014, 09:08:08 AM
Getting a bit stalled sitting around doing next to bugger all, so we've decided to go to Spain.
Haven't had any offers of a lift so wouldn't have been able to get to the gig anyway.

Enjoy...................pointless word of the day, as I know you will :)
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Trapezium Artist on May 22, 2014, 10:03:46 AM
Blimey, all the big name stars pulling out?  :'(

We'll miss you, chaps.
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: RacingHippo on May 22, 2014, 12:30:53 PM
I'll be there, with my pal (who some have met at Moon Safari last year).
Unable to offer transport, Mikey, as I'll be going down by train the night before.
My big sis very conveniently lives 5 minutes' walk from the venue :-D

Now, why hasn't anyone mentioned curry yet....?
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Mikey on May 22, 2014, 04:25:08 PM
Quote from: Mikey on May 22, 2014, 09:08:08 AM
Getting a bit stalled sitting around doing next to bugger all, so we've decided to go to Spain.
Not that you'd notice if I was there anyway...I'm invisible. ;)

There are definite benefits in going to Spain, the main one is I can do my own physio.
Get in the pool and swim and we've an outdoor gym as well.
Not to mention the sun................oops, I did  :)
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Trapezium Artist on May 22, 2014, 08:20:04 PM
Quote from: RacingHippo on May 22, 2014, 12:30:53 PM
I'll be there, with my pal (who some have met at Moon Safari last year).
Unable to offer transport, Mikey, as I'll be going down by train the night before.
My big sis very conveniently lives 5 minutes' walk from the venue :-D

Now, why hasn't anyone mentioned curry yet....?

Simply because we were all breathlessly waiting for you to do so, sir  8)

Before? After? During? Anyone (Nellie, Twang) know when things are supposed to end on the Sunday? I'll need to get from Islington to Ashford (near Staines) to stay with my brother and fly out the next morning, and the last short-ish (1 hour) journey leaves at 23:30-ish.

During would be ok, although we'd have to choose who to miss. That last band, the two-album-wonders with the funny typographical quirk in their name, we can bale on them, surely.

Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Nellie on May 22, 2014, 09:47:41 PM
There's a break at 6.30 but I'm not allowed out as Mouse has other business at that time and he is my merch bitch for the weekend.
I think some Tinyfish folk are planning a curry. I will see what they have decided and report back.
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Trapezium Artist on May 23, 2014, 08:52:51 AM
Quote from: Nellie on May 22, 2014, 09:47:41 PM
There's a break at 6.30 but I'm not allowed out as Mouse has other business at that time and he is my merch bitch for the weekend.
I think some Tinyfish folk are planning a curry. I will see what they have decided and report back.

"My merch bitch"? Goodness me, young lady; wash your mouth out with soap!  ;)

In any case, he's not much of a merch bitch if you let his schedule determine your availability for a curry with us all, now is he? Sort him out.

As for curried tiny fish, the idea is appealing, although that Ramsay bloke will probably be a bit gristly ...
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Nellie on May 24, 2014, 04:46:03 PM
Quote from: Trapezium Artist on May 23, 2014, 08:52:51 AM
Quote from: Nellie on May 22, 2014, 09:47:41 PM
There's a break at 6.30 but I'm not allowed out as Mouse has other business at that time and he is my merch bitch for the weekend.
I think some Tinyfish folk are planning a curry. I will see what they have decided and report back.

"My merch bitch"? Goodness me, young lady; wash your mouth out with soap!  ;)

In any case, he's not much of a merch bitch if you let his schedule determine your availability for a curry with us all, now is he? Sort him out.

As for curried tiny fish, the idea is appealing, although that Ramsay bloke will probably be a bit gristly ...
Mouse has a special and very important job to do which I will not prevent him doing.
He can tell you about it when he wants to.
I don't remember eating much during festivals as I never get a chance. Great way of losing weight :-)
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Trapezium Artist on May 25, 2014, 12:22:34 AM
Quote from: Nellie on May 24, 2014, 04:46:03 PM
I don't remember eating much during festivals as I never get a chance. Great way of losing weight :-)

You're such a girl  ;)
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Nellie on May 25, 2014, 01:17:19 PM
Haha, at least I don't muck about with space rockets all day!  ;) :P
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Trapezium Artist on May 26, 2014, 06:01:39 AM
Whoosh!  8)

Actually, I spent most of yesterday morning on the beach being interviewed for a documentary by the Discovery Channel, getting sunburned while waving my hands around a lot  ::)
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: lyn on May 26, 2014, 08:24:40 PM
Quote from: Nellie on May 25, 2014, 01:17:19 PM
Haha, at least I don't muck about with space rockets all day!  ;) :P

What she said!   ;D

Life's a beach....  8)
:o

Some guys have all the luck...

What is a lot?
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: DavSel on May 27, 2014, 01:14:37 PM
Sadly with low funds I won't be attending either. Hopefully some great footage to watch after though ;)
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: catherine on May 27, 2014, 02:53:43 PM
I'll be there and could well be interested in curry :)
But not afterwards, as I'll be rushing to get the train.
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: sawtooth on May 27, 2014, 03:05:26 PM
Quote from: catherine on May 27, 2014, 02:53:43 PM
I'll be there and could well be interested in curry :)
But not afterwards, as I'll be rushing to get the train.

I've not booked yet (probably going for the Sunday evening ticket) but basically, wot Catherine said goes for me too.
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Trapezium Artist on May 28, 2014, 12:01:41 PM
Quote from: sawtooth on May 27, 2014, 03:05:26 PM
Quote from: catherine on May 27, 2014, 02:53:43 PM
I'll be there and could well be interested in curry :)
But not afterwards, as I'll be rushing to get the train.

I've not booked yet (probably going for the Sunday evening ticket) but basically, wot Catherine said goes for me too.

Me too, inasmuch as I have to get the last train out to Ashford near Heathrow, to fly to Warsaw the following morning.

So, we may have to find somewhere that is open during the 18:30 break. Which is how long, I wonder?
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: geoffbanks on May 29, 2014, 11:37:19 AM
Good news is that food is being served in The Vineyard opposite venue. Also acoustic acts will be playing between 6.30-7.30 with a few special surprises.

Get your weekend/day/evening tickets from www.themerchdesk.com.
Also with Frost* closing the last ever Celebr8 let us make it go out with a bang.
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Trapezium Artist on May 29, 2014, 04:05:17 PM
Quote from: geoffbanks on May 29, 2014, 11:37:19 AM
Good news is that food is being served in The Vineyard opposite venue. Also acoustic acts will be playing between 6.30-7.30 with a few special surprises.

Get your weekend/day/evening tickets from www.themerchdesk.com.
Also with Frost* closing the last ever Celebr8 let us make it go out with a bang.

Last ever Celebr8?  :o

(As for food, p'raps we can arrange to order some take-away Indian, pick it up, and sit scoffing it in front of the acoustic chaps. I mean, it's Frost*; it must be a curry ...  8))
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: lyn on June 02, 2014, 01:03:02 AM
Awesome  8)
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: D S on June 02, 2014, 07:37:29 AM
Quote from: lyn on June 02, 2014, 01:03:02 AM
Awesome  8)
Good! But more info required for those of us who couldn't attend! Set list? New songs? Any snippets gratefully received!
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: lyn on June 02, 2014, 08:49:21 AM
ok...not my forte, lists, but here goes...
setlist
Jem forgot the intro tape...
Heartstrings opened...
A swathe of sound in the middle... in the wrong order and no doubt with omissions:
Pocket Sun
Wonderland
Falling Down
Experiments in Mass Appeal
Black Light Machine
Hyperventilate
Lanterns Acoustic by the Twats
A new NEW piece called Scientist(?)
Milliontown
Came back to encore with the Other Me

Put me right all you detail meisters...I'm more of a big picture girl (and I can't remember what I heard at the gig and what we sang on the way home!)

Like I said-AWESOME!
Fantastic weekend
E and OE


Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: D S on June 02, 2014, 09:20:16 AM
Thanks - looks good.
And Milliontown - the track that was going to be 'rested' from the live set!  :o
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Trapezium Artist on June 02, 2014, 10:08:38 AM
No time now, plane to catch. But 'twas jolly good, and Milliontown was well, well beyond that.

More during the week, including pictures next weekend, probably.
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Mikey on June 02, 2014, 10:11:48 AM
No DVD or it didn't happen  :) :) :) :) :)
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: owen on June 02, 2014, 11:22:32 AM
Blu-Ray, surely, in 5.1
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: catherine on June 02, 2014, 12:28:57 PM
It was awesome :) and Frost* looked as if they were really having fun. It was at the end of a loooong and brilliant weekend and it rounded it all off very nicely.
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Mikey on June 02, 2014, 12:31:18 PM
Quote from: catherine on June 02, 2014, 12:28:57 PM
It was awesome :) and Frost* looked as if they were really having fun. It was at the end of a loooong and brilliant weekend and it rounded it all off very nicely.
No proof it happened
photos can be doctored
Need DVD evidence  :)
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: L33VEY on June 02, 2014, 01:17:18 PM
Falling Down, Wonderland and EIMA were good to hear, having been missed from the squeeze on the DVD - Nathan starting to do more vocals as well.

It's certainly scotched the troubles from Celebr8.2 from my memory
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: BrendanGee on June 02, 2014, 02:23:22 PM
Just looking at the set-list I can tell that this was a great gig (mind you isn't it always where Frost* is concerned  :P)

Filled equally with excitement (for possible videos) and sadness (that I could not make it down to see it myself).

Hope that you all enjoyed yourselves.  :)

(EDIT: Also, great to hear that Nathan is becoming more present vocally. He has a good voice.)
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: D S on June 02, 2014, 09:27:55 PM
The first of the videos from last night is now up c/o Fogeyspasm (thank you sir!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cXo5PwLv8g
So it officially happened now!  ;)
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: JakeWorrell on June 02, 2014, 10:54:11 PM
I'm off to bed after a very busy weekend but I just wanted to pop in and say I thought the big F were on fire last night! Not literally of course, that would be horrible.

My girlfriend Jen was with me (she's into prog too!) and her words at the end of the night were "I can honestly say that was the best gig I've ever been to". And she has been to quite a few.

Fingers crossed for a AGM at the end of the year.
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: rogerg on June 03, 2014, 12:54:24 AM
Quote from: D S on June 02, 2014, 09:27:55 PM
The first of the videos from last night is now up c/o Fogeyspasm (thank you sir!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cXo5PwLv8g
So it officially happened now!  ;)

why are those people clapping on one and three?
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: rogerg on June 03, 2014, 12:55:00 AM
any audio/video of the new song?  please?  ;D
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Fogeyspasm on June 03, 2014, 02:37:25 PM
I purposely didn't film the new one as I didn't want to spoil anybodys excitement of getting the recorded version. It was a longish track with some mega changes. Maybe 8-10 mins long. John played what looked like a "Vintage V100MRPGM Distressed Lemon Drop Guitar" just on this track which is a change from the Cort Strat type he usually uses.
He announced he was just dropping the tuning as the track uses a big dropped Rawk tuning. Gave us a quick demo of a dropped "Metal" riff which he announced was "free of charge". The track changed halfway through to a huge doomy guitar/keyboard riff. Sounded epic.
I believe Pedro may have filmed it but don't quote me and if he has maybe he will ask Jem first if he is Ok with it going public?
Epic gig.

Did I mention I have Jems Vocoder now. No guarantee with it though, the tight barsteward, although he did box it. Not had time to have a play yet. Been trying to find the Frost* report where he builds up an amusing bit of track with it by adding layers.
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Ash on June 03, 2014, 06:37:57 PM
hello!  long time no visit I know.

Just popping by to say Northerners are tight  ;)   :D  I'll slip away again now...
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Pedro on June 03, 2014, 09:13:27 PM
Did someone say "vocoder"...

http://youtu.be/vgFbWGkcOvs (http://youtu.be/vgFbWGkcOvs)
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Ash on June 03, 2014, 09:27:51 PM
SAME POST AS ON FISHTANK...

I was not planning on going to Celebr8.3 as the initial announcements were for Twelfth Night and The Tangent and I am not the biggest fan of those bands.  Part of me wanted to go to support the festival and all of the people involved in running it but that part of me was outweighed by the idea of standing around for a couple of days.

Then Frost* were announced as the Sunday headliner and of course I had to go.  I toyed with the idea of just getting an evening ticket but as Galahad were opening I decided to go for the whole day.

I had seen pics posted on facebook from the Saturday and the venue had seemed packed and there was also queues to get in.  So I left early enough in order to get to the front of the queue.  When I got there I was surprised to see only a short queue (with Mr & Mrs Pedro as usual at the front).

I like Islington Assembly Rooms.  They are easy for me to get to, the stage is high so I can see at a variety of viewpoints, essential for the vertically challenged.  The sound is good and the toilets are great, especially in comparison to The Peel!  I mostly stood on the metal bit by the stage so wasn't too affected by the bouncy floor.

Galahad were amazing.  They are one of my favourite live bands at the moment.  I love to see a band enjoying themselves.  They sounded excellent too.  (And of course I have to mention that I liked Marks boots and trousers)  And then they were finished and after their encore I was just thinking, 'Great, now what do I do for 6 hours?'  I was confused as to why Galahad were first on and not further down the bill.  It was such a long time between Galahad and Frost* that I almost toyed with the idea of going home and coming back again.

I have seen Sanguine Hum before so I knew what to expect.  Beautiful music expertly played but yet something is missing and it probably is just stage presence.  And they did play beautiful music very well.

Cosmograf were my unknown of the day, not sure in retrospect how they have passed me by til now. I recognised everyone on stage and have seen most of them play in other bands.  As I didn't know them, I took a break from the barrier and experienced the bouncy floor.

OMG I loved them and bought one of their albums.

Then it was time to be kicked out and after buying the album went out to see the queue already forming for the second half.  That was a dilemma.  To stand there so I could be in the front for The FaTD and Frost*, or go over to the Vineyard and see Matt & Andy.  I went to the Vineyard and it was great.  They did a very entertaining improv set, even better than last year.  After they had finished the queue wasn't any bigger anyway so I made the right choice.

It was nice to chat to Frost*ies I didn't know whilst we were waiting for The FaTD.  Even if they did moan about the price of drinks in London Smiley I had already seen the ones from the Fishtank but it actually felt quite Frost*ie free.  When I think how packed the Scala was, I can't comprehend the low turnout.  Conversations that I had during the day with non Frost*ies sort of went along the lines of, 'I hope Jem acts sensible and just plays, that silly stuff annoys me, he is such a good keyboard player why doesn't he just play?' So I am wondering whether that has put people off seeing Frost* to a large extent.  I want both.  It isn't Frost* without some silliness.

I wasn't sure how I was going to find The Fierce and the Dead live apart from probably loud.  I like vocals so thought that an instrumental set would be a bit much.  But I was pleasantly surprised that I really enjoyed it.  Was loud tho – poor drums!  Leon needs to watch out there is a new drum slayer in town.

And then it was Frost* time.  Nice chap from Wales let me have his place so that I could be at the front.  (Sorry can't remember his name)  They put on a show without ironing boards or speak n spells and I think this went down very well with the aforementioned people who didn't want silliness.  Everything was of course brilliant but I think it was Milliontown that was the best of the night for me.

I can understand why this is the last Celebr8, especially given the attendance on the day I went but it is a real shame, especially with this venue which is so much nicer than the Hippodrome.  Though in the Hippodromes favour there are places to escape and sit down and have a chat.  The Celebr8 festivals certainly ended on a very high note.  Fantastic day
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Pedro on June 03, 2014, 11:32:36 PM
Thanks for sharing that, Ash.
I can't explain any of the puzzles you point out...great music with some laughter mixed in is called "entertainment", can some people really be so far up themselves that they can't "get" that?
Declining turn out does, sadly, reinforce Twang's decision to knock the format on its head, there probably are too many festivals and they can't all have "OMG I have to go" line-ups.

My perception of the crowd was a bit skewed by being at the front for 75% of the event. Crowds often sound bigger than they are from the rail.
Twelfth Night and Anathema probably had the biggest numbers but I can't be sure about that.
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: lyn on June 04, 2014, 01:07:13 AM
It was two phenomenal days of real live stuff....
This is my personal veiwpoint
Lots of notes from talented musicians...
In a strange way I missed the sticky carpet and the mirror enabled ladies loo...but wtf I went for the music not the beer or the toilets...
I brought my mates along.
We heard new music from live bands...I thought that was the deal!
I loved the floor, it had attitude - along with the glitter ball!
Frost* set was mega...but so was Twelfth Night. I have waited 30 years to see Twelfth Night live. Found some great new music take-aways in between.
Respect to the organisers and the long hours put in by the door staff.
The whole weekend was a festival. It was more than a gig.
I met a load of people from all over the UK and Europe..made new friends and new music inspiration.
All the bands arsed about in their own sweet way...loved the acoustic vibes
Cheers Celebr8 crew x



Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: JakeWorrell on June 04, 2014, 04:13:21 PM
Quote from: Ash on June 03, 2014, 09:27:51 PM
Conversations that I had during the day with non Frost*ies sort of went along the lines of, 'I hope Jem acts sensible and just plays, that silly stuff annoys me, he is such a good keyboard player why doesn't he just play?' So I am wondering whether that has put people off seeing Frost* to a large extent.  I want both.  It isn't Frost* without some silliness.

I guess it's fair enough that people feel that way, but I think a large part of what made Sunday night so massively entertaining was that it was clear that the band were having loads of fun on stage. I think that sort of thing transfers to the audience. It's meant to be a 'show' after all.
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: D S on June 04, 2014, 05:05:09 PM
Exactly!  And to me, the fact that they can occasionally clown around on stage in between songs (often being hugely funny) and yet really deliver musicanship of the highest quality the next second during the actual songs means the audience gets the best of both worlds and real entertainment.  I guess Frost*ies get that mix and that's why we enjoy seeing them live and following the Frost* Reports so much. 
If you just want pure musicainship with no humour, go see Dream Theater!  ;)
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: JimD on June 04, 2014, 05:58:14 PM
Wasn't there on Sunday but have seen them live twice before, and for me Frost* have always had the take-the-music-seriously-but-don't-take-themselves-too-seriously attitude that I, personally, find very welcome.
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: lyn on June 05, 2014, 11:13:00 PM
 ???I wish it were last week and I could do the whole celebr8.3(.1) again now...
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Mooncat on June 06, 2014, 12:20:14 PM
I love the 'fun' side of the band - to me it is an intrinsic part of their personalities, individually and collectively, and provides a ying to the yang of the musicianship. It's not only Frost* that do this, only last week I went to see Paul Heaton (formerly of the Beautiful South) and whilst the songs are not as technical, in between the audience we're regaled with some funny stories, and even a defaced Phil Collins album(one of the new songs has a refrain of 'Phil Collins must die', harsh but used as a metaphor for the state of Britain - undermine the old guard etc)

Ultimately the nay-sayers who want the band to 'act more grown up and serious' are to me missing the point, I recall reading an article where Jem said he formed Frost* because he felt prog had disappeared up it's own odd time signature and these people are only adding to that notion.
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: JakeWorrell on June 06, 2014, 09:43:42 PM
I do wonder if some people like prog because it makes them feel intelligent and therefore feel that somehow having fun is beneath them.

I'm probably just being cynical.
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Mikey on June 07, 2014, 12:54:44 PM
Quote from: JakeWorrell on June 06, 2014, 09:43:42 PM
I'm probably just being cynical.
Or not
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: cheekylittlebside on June 11, 2014, 11:50:11 AM
Frost* gig was amazing. Thinking back now they behave like children yet just bust out an amazing gig. Better than last year by a long way.

Ballroom floor was cool. The sound was amazing stood in the middle in front of the desk. I think the Keys weren't right in the mix for the first couple of songs but then it just got better and really it didn't matter in the slightest!

New song "Scientist?" is a grower, Drop D, energetic, with Frostie sprinkles ontop and length and Nathan singing, he should do more of that - echoing what people have mentioned.

I like the newish version of Pocket Sun. It flows more, bit darker, bit like the new song. Or like a Hobnob, evolving into a chocolate hobnob. (haha nob) It just gets getting better.

What was the song John was playing on the keyboard halfway through Milliontown ?

What was the song where Jem totally changed the ending, in the last few chords ? (Hyperventilate??) "You weren't expecting that were ya!"
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: RacingHippo on June 11, 2014, 04:50:59 PM
Quote from: cheekylittlebside on June 11, 2014, 11:50:11 AM
What was the song John was playing on the keyboard halfway through Milliontown ?
What, this one (http://youtu.be/QmWKrSm4bWY)?
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: cheekylittlebside on June 11, 2014, 05:55:21 PM
Aye, thank you! Bugging me all day that.
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Mikey on June 11, 2014, 05:59:26 PM
Quote from: RacingHippo on June 11, 2014, 04:50:59 PM
Quote from: cheekylittlebside on June 11, 2014, 11:50:11 AM
What was the song John was playing on the keyboard halfway through Milliontown ?
What, this one (http://youtu.be/QmWKrSm4bWY)?
Hang on.......Where's the rest of it?????
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: RacingHippo on June 12, 2014, 01:41:37 PM
Quote from: Mikey on June 11, 2014, 05:59:26 PM
Quote from: RacingHippo on June 11, 2014, 04:50:59 PM
Quote from: cheekylittlebside on June 11, 2014, 11:50:11 AM
What was the song John was playing on the keyboard halfway through Milliontown ?
What, this one (http://youtu.be/QmWKrSm4bWY)?
Hang on.......Where's the rest of it?????

On the Cutting Room Floor ;)
I was far too busy enjoying the gig to do any more :p
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Mikey on June 14, 2014, 11:54:31 AM
My pitiful excuse for not being there

(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg258/Mikewhitehead75/scrrews_zps69bbd8a9.jpg)
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Trapezium Artist on June 14, 2014, 01:10:08 PM
Quote from: Mikey on June 14, 2014, 11:54:31 AM
My pitiful excuse for not being there

Well, whoever your doctor was, Mikey, you got screwed. Sorry.

Returning to the topic of Celebr8.3 for a mo', I've started working through my pictures from the Sunday, starting with a handful (well, if you're a mutant with six fingers) of the jolly loud "The Fierce and The Dead".

Frost* to come later: the sun is shining, so the bike beckons now.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/markmccaughrean/sets/72157644755935668/
(https://www.flickr.com/photos/markmccaughrean/sets/72157644755935668/)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3886/14415086781_df6ec0d5f6_z_d.jpg)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5489/14417201552_25e2ea17aa_z_d.jpg)
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: D S on June 14, 2014, 09:57:10 PM
Quote from: Mikey on June 14, 2014, 11:54:31 AM
My pitiful excuse for not being there

(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg258/Mikewhitehead75/scrrews_zps69bbd8a9.jpg)
:o Ouch!  :(
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Trapezium Artist on June 23, 2014, 12:39:33 AM
Sorry for the delay, folks: have been on travel a lot recently and when I've been home, it's been hard getting my son off the big computer with Lightroom on. That Minecraft, I tell you ...  ::)

Anyway, I've put a first set of "Frost* at Celebr8.3" pictures up on Flickr, more to follow next weekend, I hope (after a week in Copenhagen and Toulouse; ho hum):

https://www.flickr.com/photos/markmccaughrean/sets/72157645299497321/ (https://www.flickr.com/photos/markmccaughrean/sets/72157645299497321/)

A handful here for your delectation:

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2932/14483242462_d0ef9fd757_c.jpg)

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2927/14297999238_7f0d8e9e76_z.jpg)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3883/14298109157_75bb88b1bd_c.jpg)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3859/14298100468_7730afba9d_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: rogerg on June 23, 2014, 01:46:00 AM
Nice!  thanks for sharing!!
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: MikeEvs on June 23, 2014, 09:10:59 AM
Nice work TA, thanks for sharing  :)
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Nellie on June 23, 2014, 11:14:39 AM
Some fab shots! I love the ones of Nathan  ;D
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Trapezium Artist on June 23, 2014, 12:45:52 PM
Quote from: Nellie on June 23, 2014, 11:14:39 AM
Some fab shots! I love the ones of Nathan  ;D

Yes, he was being quite photogenic that evening: there are plenty more where they came from  8)
Title: Re: Celebr8.3 2014
Post by: Mikey on June 23, 2014, 04:28:40 PM
Wow eeeee  :) :)