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Brand New Heavies

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4.3

14 of 15(93%)customers would recommend this to a friend.

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Review 1 for Brand New Heavies

5 / 5

brand new heavies were fantastic

Manchester Academy 2 @

- Manchester @

- Sun 8 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: enjoyed the whole evening @

Posted 06/12/2009

by Anonymous

A bit late coming on but well worth it in the end!

Manchester Academy 2 @

- Manchester @

- Sun 8 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: enjoyed the whole evening @

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Review 2 for Brand New Heavies

2 / 5

Brilliant Band, too big for the venue ...

Southampton Soul Cellar @

- Southampton @

- Sat 7 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: Seeing the band again. @

Posted 17/11/2009

by MiserableGit

Location: West Sussex

The Soul Cellar, Southampton promised so much. We'd never been there before but it's a really intimate, tiny place. I thought we'd be in for a real treat as the stage was literally in the room.

When the band came on it was tremendous, at their usual best but the acoustic was very poor, loud and a bit 'shouty'. Also, many of the crowd were obviously not Heavies fans and decided it was fine to stand around chatting, texting, and continually walking in and out to go for a smoke, drink, pee etc. Therefore it was almost impossible to really get into the groove...as it were...without some slack-jaw wanting to press past...again.

Fearing that I'd flatten the next migrating idiot, I gave up (deserted Mrs MiserableGit) and headed to the rear of the room (where the bar is) and watched from there, uninterrupted, drowning my sorrows and marveling in the appalling acoustics.

I've been following the Heavies since the early 90's and seen them live before. The London IndigO2 gig last October, which spawned the Live CD release, was simply brilliant - the crowd was the friendliest and most enthusiastic I'd ever had the pleasure of being in. This gig didn't attract the same atmosphere and I suspect that a lot of the audience were there out of curiosity rather than for the music. Shame.

This gig certainly won't put me off one of my favourite bands, but gigs in the city of Southampton that I've been to always seem a bit naff and disappointing - due mainly to the venues and a generally indifferent and apathetic audience. We're off to see Athlete at the Uni next and I hope this changes my mind.

Gets a 2 star rating out of loyalty to the band. Otherwise poor.

Southampton Soul Cellar @

- Southampton @

- Sat 7 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: Seeing the band again. @

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Review 3 for Brand New Heavies

5 / 5

Brand New Heavies funk on!

Manchester Academy 2 @

- Manchester @

- Sun 8 Nov 2009 @

Posted 12/11/2009

by Claretgirl

Well worth waiting for!! The BNH were simply awesome and just as cool and funky as always. Would definitely recommend!

Manchester Academy 2 @

- Manchester @

- Sun 8 Nov 2009 @

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Review 4 for Brand New Heavies

5 / 5

Brand New Heavies - a slow glass window to 90's

Manchester Academy 2 @

- Manchester @

- Sun 8 Nov 2009 @

Posted 09/11/2009

by Anonymous

The sell-out crowd were dancing at the first pluck of the base guitar strings and didn't stop moving until the lights came on. All mid-aged, happy, '20-somethings in the 90's' the crowd sang along to the delight of N'Dea Davenport holding the mic over the front rows and beaming a smile that said 'so good to be back'. The slightly less than top spec sound system was drowned out by word perfect 'midnight at the oasis' - no one would have cared if N'Dea had sang into a megaphone or 'unplugged' her voice is fantastic. Brilliant!

Manchester Academy 2 @

- Manchester @

- Sun 8 Nov 2009 @

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Review 5 for Brand New Heavies

4 / 5

BNH damn good!

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire @

- London @

- Wed 4 Nov 2009 @

Posted 09/11/2009

by Sara1

Location: London

Brand New Heavies were, as ever, faultless. N'Dea Davenport put on a wicked show. Would happily see them every live show they do.

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire @

- London @

- Wed 4 Nov 2009 @

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Review 6 for Brand New Heavies

5 / 5

BRILLIANT HEAVIES

Southampton Soul Cellar @

- Southampton @

- Sat 7 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: the heavies seamless rifts from one song to the next the funk just does not stop...also version on the single dream come true and never stop @

Setlist: i was enjoying myself too much to remember in order the setlist but they played nearly all the hits fron the first 3 albums and a couple from the 2006 get used to it album @

Opening act(s): there was no support but when you are as good as the heavies who cares!!!! @

Posted 08/11/2009

by sweetcharles

Location: Portsmouth

wow where do i begin, the soul cellar only holds around 150 people so this was always going to be an initmate gig ,and when you add the class of a band like the brand new heavies being so close up and personal with them they didnt dissapoint .ndea davenports vocals was as best as i have ever heard andrew and simon on guitar were totally amazing and not forgetting jan s vocals on drums if you like the heavies music but have never seen these guys before i recommend you find where they are playing and treat yourself to a totally fantasic and amazing experience you will have a great night and be uterlly mesmerised by their performance do it do it now ......just a quick thanks to ticketmaster my experience of purchacing tickets from you it has been quick slick and easy i especially like the after service emails you have sent me to to ask if everything has been ok thanks very much and yes it has .

Southampton Soul Cellar @

- Southampton @

- Sat 7 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: the heavies seamless rifts from one song to the next the funk just does not stop...also version on the single dream come true and never stop @

Setlist: i was enjoying myself too much to remember in order the setlist but they played nearly all the hits fron the first 3 albums and a couple from the 2006 get used to it album @

Opening act(s): there was no support but when you are as good as the heavies who cares!!!! @

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Review 7 for Brand New Heavies

4 / 5

Proper old school Jazz Funk

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire @

- London @

- Wed 4 Nov 2009 @

Opening act(s): First time I heard of Speech Debelle but her set was really good. Only thing was though when I listened to her CD online the live set sounded better, must be she has a new band. anyway well worth a veiwing @

Posted 07/11/2009

by Anonymous

Location: London

I forgot how good the BNH were until Iheard the old grooves again. They didn't play any of the new stuff though which was a little disappointing as they've got some good stuff on the latest albums. Still the old tunes were rocking and a good time was had by all.

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire @

- London @

- Wed 4 Nov 2009 @

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Review 8 for Brand New Heavies

5 / 5

Brand New Heavies @ the O2 Shepherds Bush

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire @

- London @

- Wed 4 Nov 2009 @

Posted 06/11/2009

by AnnetteM

Location: London

Excellent as always - all the favourite tunes delivered in the very funky BNH style.
If you've never seen them live, you're missing out!

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire @

- London @

- Wed 4 Nov 2009 @

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Review 9 for Brand New Heavies

5 / 5

Welcome back Brand New Heavies

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire @

- London @

- Wed 4 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: All of it @

Posted 06/11/2009

by Wenz

Location: london

This was a great gig. The band was brilliant and the atmosphere was relaxed and fun.

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire @

- London @

- Wed 4 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: All of it @

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Review 10 for Brand New Heavies

3 / 5

Good... not great and not so "New"

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire @

- London @

- Wed 4 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: The solos - drum and bass guitar. @

Posted 06/11/2009

by DAKMAN

Location: London

The Brand New Heavies have been around for quite some time and I've seen them a few times. In fact, they were the first band I ever saw... at the Corn Exchage in Ipswich in the earliy nineties and that is still their best gig.

This time - Shepherds Bush - it still surprises me how amateur they still are. Lighting and sound issues spoiled what would have been a pretty good performance, but when N'Dea spoke and you couldn't hear her it took away from the whole experience.

The songs, as always, have that same funk beat and you could see all the heads rocking and nodding... and yet the crowd never really seemed to "get in to it".

I left feeling a bit cheated. The set was too short (an hour, 5 minute break, then 15 more minutes) and there were a few of the hits missing - including my favourite - Shelter. Will I go again? Not sure... the last coupl eof times have been disappointing... but maybe I expect too much!

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire @

- London @

- Wed 4 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: The solos - drum and bass guitar. @

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Review 11 for Brand New Heavies

3 / 5

Lacklustre

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire @

- London @

- Wed 4 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: Sometimes @

Opening act(s): Speech Debelle - rubbish. @

Posted 06/11/2009

by Disappointed24

Location: Shepherds Bush Empire

I absolutely love BNH but this gig just lacked that special something. I've seen them do so much better. When the tracks are playing better in your head than on stage you know something's not quite right. The sound quality wasn't great either (which wasn't their fault)

Sorry guys, I'll come again if you do right next time!

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire @

- London @

- Wed 4 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: Sometimes @

Opening act(s): Speech Debelle - rubbish. @

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Review 12 for Brand New Heavies

5 / 5

superb

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire @

- London @

- Wed 4 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: the start @

Posted 06/11/2009

by Cheev

Location: hertford

what a performance! classic songs performed by complete professionals who dont seem to put a foot wrong. I think the biggest compliment to BNH can be the nature of the crowd. A real mix of people that shows good music can span the ages. Best night out in a long time

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire @

- London @

- Wed 4 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: the start @

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Review 13 for Brand New Heavies

5 / 5

Brand New Heavies - far out !

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire @

- London @

- Wed 4 Nov 2009 @

Posted 06/11/2009

by crazyfeet

Location: London

Really looked forward to the gig. The band didn't let me down, All the song played were familier for those whom have followed for a while. N'Dia the lead singer had so much energy and was a real inspiration. It was fab.

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- London @

- Wed 4 Nov 2009 @

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Review 14 for Brand New Heavies

5 / 5

proper heavy funk experience

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire @

- London @

- Wed 4 Nov 2009 @

Posted 05/11/2009

by teds

Location: London

the title says it all.....non stop bass line that made your liver quiver

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire @

- London @

- Wed 4 Nov 2009 @

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Review 15 for Brand New Heavies

4 / 5

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire @

- London @

- Wed 4 Nov 2009 @

Posted 05/11/2009

by Leili

Location: London

Top 10 Contributor

First time I've seen them, and was really glad I went. Great musicians, all their greatest hits and really warm with the audience.

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- London @

- Wed 4 Nov 2009 @

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