[kj] Dublin/Sydney

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Sadly, I reckon that'll be the overall reaction in Sydney too.  Killing
Joke were never big here.

Even if the crowd is small, I'm hoping for a bit of atmosphere.  They've
picked the best venue in Sydney, at least.

-S

~Analysis, Paralysis~


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gingoblin@easynet.co.uk@misera.net on 20/10/2003 22:01:25

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Finally got some time to write (not very much probably) about the Dublin
gig last Tuesday.  Well, what a disappointment! Not the band's fault, but
fucking hell I woulda went somewhere else had I known. First up, arsehole
doorman tells me they're on at 9:45/10:00... I get there about 9:30 to find
'em on the fourth song! FUCK! So in we go as sharpish as I'm ever likely to
be... and into the hall... seems like everyone's just sorta standing
staring at 'em like they don't really understand. Weird atmosphere...
really seemed like most people weren't fans and were just checking 'em out.
Even more weird, it was possible to just walk right to the front... no
pushing, shoving, squeezing between... just a gentle stroll. Things did
warm up slightly with Wardance and some folk did start getting into it,
though it's gotta be said, the arsehole quota was way higher than normal.
There were a few taunting the band, pulling out leads, the odd glass
getting thrown on the stage... just a bunch of fucking cretins really. One
guy stood right in front of Raven trying to take a photo of Jaz and got
butted off the stage for his trouble by the bassman... a quick lesson in
manners! The set was the same as usual other than the fact there was no
encore... I can only assume they thought "fuck it, the cunts don't deserve
it"... which was really sickening for me... I'd been holding out for Follow
The Leaders at least, since they were the victim of the pish curfew at
Glasgow and had to stop. But no... by missing the start, and then no
encore, I got an even shorter gig! The gods were definitely against me! The
band sounded great, but I hope this isn't my last Joke gig for a while... I
need more and better!   Ha, anyone heard anything about more UK dates?!

Dave

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