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GM211266GM211266 Posts: 31
edited December 2013 in Other Music
Hello everyone.

Went to see Band of Skulls on Saturday night at King Tuts Wah Wah House in Glasgow. They were excellent (even though we had to leave early to catch the train!). Superb three piece from Down South with some superb riffs going on there, the live noise was excellent, the power was great. Right on the button!

In support were an excellent band called Culann from Ayrshire. They were proggy and knew how to play, mixing it up a fair bit. Check them out.

Cheers,

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    craigbcraigb Posts: 806
    Yeah. I have Band of Skulls' first album.

    Pretty good. There's a song called "Honest" that I particularly like.
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    ChrisChris Posts: 116
    What type of stuff is it? Will check them out.
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    SG GhazSG Ghaz Posts: 148
    Good band, really liked their debut. Standout tracks for me would be I Know What I Am, Honest, Fires, Patterns, Hollywood Bowl and the last two.
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    yield2meyield2me Posts: 1,291
    awesome band!
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    craigbcraigb Posts: 806
    Chris wrote:
    What type of stuff is it? Will check them out.

    It's alt rock, sort of similar to the Arctic Monkeys, but still different in some ways...
    The band is a trio; 2 guys and a gal. All sing, I believe.
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    shortstackshortstack Posts: 2,339
    Chris wrote:
    What type of stuff is it? Will check them out.

    imo
    white stripes meets the black keys
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    vedder_soupvedder_soup Posts: 5,859
    shortstack wrote:
    Chris wrote:
    What type of stuff is it? Will check them out.

    imo
    white stripes meets the black keys

    that is a pretty good description. i heard a few songs a litttle while back and picked up the album yesterday
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    restlesssoulrestlesssoul Posts: 6,939
    fuckin sweet, solid album. i just got tickets to them (thank god) the first show sold out immediately and i was at work, so i settled for the second show TM added.


    I really, really love this stuff.
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    Dog LoyalDog Loyal Posts: 336
    Baby Darling Dollface Honey is a great album. I've been surprised that Band of Skulls hasn't received more press and doesn't seem to be playing the festivals so far. I was hoping they'd be at Bonnaroo.
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    eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 40,840
    I'm not too familiar with them, but am hearing good things. Thinking of seeing them on Apr.2 w/ The Whigs in philly.
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    restlesssoulrestlesssoul Posts: 6,939
    i just want to reiterate:


    you need to be listening to this band.
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    DewieCoxDewieCox Posts: 11,412
    Likin what I hear so far.
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    eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 40,840
    Ok so I bought their album, Baby Darling Doll Face Honey, today and I really like it a lot. Kinda reminds of The Von Bondies or Duke Spirit. Solid band definitely gonna check them out next Friday with The Whigs in philly :)
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    SuziemaySuziemay Posts: 11,165
    Thinking of seeing these guys... so far I'm liking what I hear! I already know I like Light of the Morning.

    On my Spotify Queue, Live on KCRW Morning's Become Eclectic:
    I Know What I Am
    Death by Diamonds & Pearls
    Patterns
    (Interview)
    Fires
    Blood
    Impossible
    Light of the Morning

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    HeisenbergHeisenberg Los Pollos Hermanos Posts: 4,957
    New album Feb 21 :thumbup:
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    he.who.forgetshe.who.forgets Posts: 4,593
    they also just announced a shit ton of tour dates...Europe and US
    http://www.pollstar.com/resultsArtist.a ... f%20skulls
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    HeisenbergHeisenberg Los Pollos Hermanos Posts: 4,957
    he.who.forgets wrote:
    they also just announced a shit ton of tour dates...Europe and US
    http://www.pollstar.com/resultsArtist.a ... f%20skulls

    Yup I'm looking at you Chicago...and maybe you too Detroit.
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    eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 40,840
    he.who.forgets wrote:
    they also just announced a shit ton of tour dates...Europe and US
    http://www.pollstar.com/resultsArtist.a ... f%20skulls


    sweet see they are playing at the new venue in philly (Union Transfer). might check that out.
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    Neil BruceNeil Bruce Posts: 132
    Their new song is really good! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XUwKewzdNs
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    iOnlyownMymindiOnlyownMymind Posts: 2,520
    this band is totally badass!
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    Better DanBetter Dan Posts: 5,684
    Has anyone seen them live? I really like their first album, but haven't heard their newest yet. They are playing a local show in March and wondering if I should check it out.
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    HeisenbergHeisenberg Los Pollos Hermanos Posts: 4,957
    Better Dan wrote:
    Has anyone seen them live? I really like their first album, but haven't heard their newest yet. They are playing a local show in March and wondering if I should check it out.

    In a word...yes
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    eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 40,840
    Heisenberg wrote:
    Better Dan wrote:
    Has anyone seen them live? I really like their first album, but haven't heard their newest yet. They are playing a local show in March and wondering if I should check it out.

    In a word...yes

    saw them last year open up for the Whigs in a small bar in philly. They were decent live.
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    SuziemaySuziemay Posts: 11,165
    Anyone need tickets to the NYC Webster Hall show on Thursday 3/22? I have 2 tickets, will sell for $20 each (on TM they are $25.15 after the convenience charge).

    Send me a PM if interested!
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    SuziemaySuziemay Posts: 11,165
    Suziemay wrote:
    Anyone need tickets to the NYC Webster Hall show on Thursday 3/22? I have 2 tickets, will sell for $20 each (on TM they are $25.15 after the convenience charge).

    Send me a PM if interested!
    Offering both tickets for $30 now. I can't go because I got advance screening tickets to The Hunger Games :D But someone should use these!
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    slightlystonedslightlystoned Posts: 228
    goin to see em tonight here in ATL. cant wait!
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    eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 40,840
    I think they play philly on Friday. Might go to that.
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    MissPennyLaneMissPennyLane Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 687
    Love love love Band Of Skulls. I have seen them once, and they are uh-maze-ing live. Really just a bad ass band all around.
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    MissPennyLaneMissPennyLane Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 687
    Is anyone going to their show at the El Rey next Monday?
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    Dr. DelightDr. Delight Posts: 11,210
    Great album. Its been months since Ive listened to PJ, and this is just another new found band that has taken their place.
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