Colwyn Bay FC

[Sonic]

Just got back from the gig, it was awesome!!!

When I shut my eyes it was like being a student again back in the seventies, but shock horror when I opened them the room was full of old folk, but the music is still great,
I'm sure someone more knowledgeable than me will write a more comprehensive review, all I can say is that it was a great night of music and even though Man are missing some members (from the past) I felt the show still had the feeling and vibrancy of old, a small venue with a low ceiling, a loud PA and a sweaty audience, what more can you ask for

I'd like to thank Mike for organising this gig, and the Weekly News for publicising it otherwise I would not have seen Man, and I'm looking forward to seeing another of my favourite bands on September 1st in Cardiff, Nektar

[Jules]

I'd just like to re-inforce that view. An intimate venue, reminiscent of (if slightly smaller than) its counterpart at Sutton FC.

A good show, and with this being the third date most of the cobwebs had been blown away. Slight revisions to the setlist sequence* from Wednesday night. No spoilers allowed in this post, but at least one classic Manband song was given a really great airing tonight.

James Beck's guitar playing was superb, and more than confirmed that this lineup will go from strength to strength. All we need to do is club together to buy him a delay pedal  

Review to follow. Photos from tonight not so hot, but we'll see what a bit of electronic wizardry can salvage.

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* Correction. I've double checked my notes, and the setlist was the same both nights. Thankfully the hard-copy memory is more reliable than the short-term wet memory. 

[Campbell]

After all the negative stuff about Man ,its rather good to read this,so I am looking forward to seeing them July 18th.Jules says but " at least one classic Manband song was given a really great airing tonight",which one?

[Martyn Jones]

Sounds like a few of you had fun then ,seems as if the guitars are bieng cranked up which is good news, like to see a set list please and some more reviews. Please play my side of the country, please

[lloydie]

A great night last night thanks to everybody for coming,some had never heard Man before and thought they were amazing.Conflict of intrest was my fave.I know Jules and Tim will do a review later.Need to get hold of George or Deke to see if hey will consider playing here.I hope to bump in to you at further Man gigs.

[lloydie]

Sonic Ill keep you posted when we have other gigs nice to meet you and thanks. Mike 

[Jules]

" at least one classic Manband song was given a really great airing tonight",which one?

Can't tell you, that would be a spoiler.

Full review in process though.

[Sonic]

[Mark Davies]

Photos from Colwyn Bay now on my web site http://homepage.ntlworld.com/markdav/index.htm 

[lloydie]

Hi thanks for the pictures Mark.We moved the chairs and tables from the front so people could jump around a bit but people decided to remain at the back still you live and learn.

[Jules]

Great shot Mark.

I'm claiming the foot, bottom right hand corner!

[Mark Davies]

Great shot Mark.

I'm claiming the foot, bottom right hand corner!

Thanks, but I think you are referring to Sonic's photo above??

[Jules]

Indeed. Still a good shot though.

[Sonic]

Does this help clarify it?

[Jules]

Does this help clarify it?

Certainly, although I only really wanted to claim the foot. The rest of the body looks as though it belongs to some grubby middle-aged porker who couldn't possibly be me.