Favourite moment: You've got the love / LSF mix and the crowd singing it all the way out of the door and spilling on to the streets of Newcastle @
Posted 15/07/2009
by gilbertoroberto
Location: Newcastle
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Myself and my best mate Stephen have followed the Rise & Rise of Kasabian ever since the early days, going to see them each time they perform within a 60 mile radius of Newcastle. Last year we both left the academy after their amazing set totally blown away and exhausted from all the jumping around and agreed that that was the best gig we'd ever been to by any band at the same size venue......over time we also agreed that it would take something EXTRA SPECIAL to surpass the greatness of that event.......and guess what, here we are a year later and it has been SMASHED !!! and by the only band capable of beating Kasabian.......Kasabian!!! Tom & Serge walked on the stage at the newly re-named O2 academy with a statement of intent....and that statement was "we are here, you are here, lets get mental !!!" from start to finish they raised the bar for performance and crowd euphoria!!! eclipsing the best gig ever from a year ago and catapulting their status beyond a humble academy tour. after over an hour of fantastic performance combining great tracks from their debut, 2nd album Empire and west Ryder we were treated to an absolute peach of a send off, the "you've got the love / LSF" collaboration......it was amazing.....we were sure they were sending us home with a chilled vibe after the chaos that had gone before, but no......they rocked it one last time and sent everyone off on their merry way in to the warm Newcastle night with grins to rival a Cheshire cat and memories worth keeping in your mind forever.........that night on the way home we both couldn't wait to see them again the following day supporting Oasis, and once again agreed that this was probably unsurpassable.....we also both agreed that the band were metaphorically inches away from their very own stadium or arena tour.......to which they recently obliged by releasing the dates for their widely anticipated tour of Britain, needless to say we jumped all over it!!! and the tickets now hold pride of place on my fridge, which is the upcoming events board in my house, and not since the Weller gig at the very same venue have I anticipated or been as excited about a show, I have a trip to Africa soon and return only days before the gig and it will be one hell of a home coming!!! I know myself, my best mate and the thousands in attendance will not be disappointed.......but probably leave wanting more!!!
O2 Academy Newcastle @
- Newcastle Upon Tyne @
- Tue 9 Jun 2009 @
Favourite moment: You've got the love / LSF mix and the crowd singing it all the way out of the door and spilling on to the streets of Newcastle @
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MAGIG ENDING!!!
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Kasabian - best live act ever?
Wembley Arena @
- London @
- Sat 14 Nov 2009 @
Favourite moment: Thousand of people leaving Wembley Arena still singing the last chords of LSF! @
Setlist: Sorry...can't remember! @
Opening act(s): Unfortunately I missed most of them and only caught the last song of the Reverents. @
Posted 18/11/2009
by Ciwis
Location: Kent
Having heard only good reviews about their live shows and loving their music I went to this gig with very high expectation.....and Oh Boy! I certainly wasn't left disappointed! Despite being seated at the very back which the stage what seems miles away the atmosphere was electric throughout the whole gig and everyone was up on their feet before the first song finished (which was a rather unknown number...quite a brave move). Great selection of songs - many from the excellent current album but also all the old favourites were there and Tom was on good form entertaining the crowds. He certainly knows how to "play" an audience. EXCELLENT GIG!
Wembley Arena @
- London @
- Sat 14 Nov 2009 @
Favourite moment: Thousand of people leaving Wembley Arena still singing the last chords of LSF! @
Setlist: Sorry...can't remember! @
Opening act(s): Unfortunately I missed most of them and only caught the last song of the Reverents. @
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Kasabian @ Echo
Liverpool Echo Arena @
- Liverpool @
- Mon 16 Nov 2009 @
Favourite moment: My outstanding moment was a fantastic rendition of The Doberman. As Tom said, "Get out your f@#king lighters" @
Posted 18/11/2009
by iggypopim
My first gig in years and what a one to choose. First a few words about Reverend & The Makers. A great live band with good tunes and a good future. It's a shame a lot of the crowd couldn't be bothered to even listen to them. Prefered to mill around by the bars having a beer. Shame on you. Kasabian. Seen them on TV, DVD with West Rider album, You Tube, never seen them in the flesh. Great live band at the top of their game, and what a front man Tom is. A master at working his audience to make sure thay have a night to remember. A rare talent indeed. A very brave opener with the relatively unknown Julie And The Moth Man, followed by a set list few could moan about, with all but 2 songs from West Rider plus the cream (in my opinion) from Empire and Kasabian. There was a slight sound problem during Fire but nothing to complain about. I thought Serge would have a bit more to say to the crowd but Tom more than made up, baiting the crowd by compairing scousers to cockneys indeed; you bad lad - Ha Please can someone tell me why some people left before the end, they must be mad missing the mass sing along to LSF, one of many highlights.
Liverpool Echo Arena @
- Liverpool @
- Mon 16 Nov 2009 @
Favourite moment: My outstanding moment was a fantastic rendition of The Doberman. As Tom said, "Get out your f@#king lighters" @
