Concert Reviews
Subject: Auckland concert review
From: Andrew Stevenson <jacestevenson@xtra.co.nz>
They came, they played, they were great, they left.
Or if you want a slightly longer review:
They played the North Shore Events centre in Auckland in late October
1997. The gig was opened by shite NZ "artist" Darcy Clay (who
actually commited suicide just last week- probably after seeing blur and
realising that he was in fact crap!)
The band walks on (lots of screaming), Alex has got a cup of tea and
is trying to throw a fag into his mouth (unsuccessfully). They opened with
Beetlebum, went on to play everything from the latest album except Essex
Dogs and Theme From Retro (which is the only Blur song ever I don't really
like), and they also chucked in lots of other classics like Advert, Girls
& Boys, and Parklife. (no Popscene or Coping which was a bit disappointing).
They finished with Song 2.
Other than the brilliant music it was fairly uneventful. Damon did his
best to piss off the security by insisting on standing on the crowd barriers
and moshing on the PAs. He jumped up on Dave's bass drum a couple of times
(I thought he was going to wipe out the whole drum kit at one stage). And
other than that he just did his usual routine of throwing water over everyone.
At one stage Graham knocked over his microphone (after he hit it with
his swinging guitar) and it landed SMACK in the back of some security-blokes'
head! Ha!
Other point of interest: Damon was drinking Heineken.
That's about it. In summary: it was a fucking good show!
Subject: blur concert review--june11,1997-washington dc
From: Elisabeth Harper <pixie95@home.com>
Blur-June 11, 1997-The Capitol Ballroom-Washington DC
it was hot and humid and uncomfortable but blur were gonna play so every
one was in a really good mood:) That Dog opened up and i could see damon
and graham on the side of the stage watching-being the spazzes that we
are, my friends and i jumped up and down screaming DAMON!GRAHAM!WE LOVE
YOU!!!and they answered us back with really weird and nasty looks but they
still noticed us! anyway, after awhile all of blur came on and opened up
with beetlebum followed by movin' on, country sad ballade man(graham really
likes that one), stereotypes, parklife, she's so high, all your life, this
is a low(that one was quite good), girls and boys, bank holiday, song 2,
popscene, death of a party, mor,look inside america, jubilee, on your own,
and chinese bombs. damon wasn't quite as hyper as one would expect because
of the intense heat-infact he said to expect to see him making strange
ugly faces cuz of it-but he still did his classic spraying of evian water
which was much appreciated by all.dave kept himself hidden behind the drums
while graham was hard at work with the guitar. alex kept to his bass n
fags(looking damn fine i might add). occasionally damon escaped to the
back to add a bit of keyboards. all in all, it was a great concert and
well worth the 16.50 that was paid. love to all, Beth
Subject: SETLIST-ROXY, PHOENIX, AZ FROM 91 OR 92
From: Greg King <GKing@Rational.Com>
It was a pretty interesting show to say the least. I was
standing in front of Graham, and must of yelled for Luminous 10-15 times
during the show....After they came back from their break, Damon said they
were going to play Luminous live for the first time ever and he pointed
at me....
I have a copy signed by both Damon and Graham. Graham wrote Luminous
on the Set List, and misspelled it "Lumimouse". I have a couple
more at home. A Great Escape from 95' and a Blur show from February 97'
(20 songs or so)....If you like this one and feel it is Best Days worthy,
let me know and I'll email you the others as well. Check
out the set list.
Subject: concert review
From: Jay Takayama
ok ok so this is how it was. october 7th, 1997. the hollywood
palladium. smashmouth opens and they were pretty good. but here comes blur
and they totally rocked the show. those other reviews said that damon wasn't
hyper but this night he was on FIRE! they were soo awesome. they also played
one of my favs, globe alone. it rocked!!
Thanks to all who sent me a concert review, but I need more! Send
em to me @ raabehom@execpc.com
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