Travelled approx 140 miles to see The Rasmus and boy was it worth it. Firstly I must state that the venue was amazing - The Thekla is a moored ship that has been converted into a live music venue and also during the day is a great place for food and drinks. Well worth going to if you visit Bristol.
Now the main event, sadly didn't know the warm up band. However, when The Rasmus arrived on stage it went absolutely crazy! I was so close to the stage which I have never got so close before (no need for glasses or contact lens were needed). I was really pleased The Rasmus played a lot of tracks from Dead Letters as most people know these songs and the crowd participation was brilliant. There were the usual Finnish songs and the banter with the crowd was so funny. Where I was stood, I couldn'd see Aki or Eero very well (just arms or legs) but Lauri and Pauli I could see very well. Lauri is still energetic and really works the crowd - Pauli (my weakness) has become so much more confident on stage, really toyed with the crowd.
Thekla @
- Bristol @
- Mon 10 Dec 2012 @
Favourite moment: All of it actually - In The Shadows will always be my favourite so if I had to choose - that would be it. @
Opening act(s): see above - didnt know them but they were good - just wish bands would say who they are a few times in the act and at the end - would be helpful @