29th February 2000
BUSH
CYCLEFLY
Hammersmith Palais, London
'The Science Of Things Tour'
£12.50
(rescheduled from 30th November 1999)
BUSH
CYCLEFLY
Hammersmith Palais, London
'The Science Of Things Tour'
£12.50
(rescheduled from 30th November 1999)
BUSH, SET-LIST:
Gavin Rossdale (lead vocals & rhythm guitar), Nigel Pulsford (lead guitar), Robin Goodridge (drums), Dave Parsons (bass)
9th May 2000
BUSH
MUSE
SOULWAX
Shepherds Bush Empire, London
'MTV 5 Night Stand'
£13.00
BUSH, SET-LIST:
Gavin Rossdale (lead vocals & rhythm guitar), Nigel Pulsford (lead guitar), Robin Goodridge (drums), Dave Parsons (bass)
WAR MACHINE / THE CHEMICALS BETWEEN US / LETTING THE CABLES SLEEP / EVERYTHING ZEN / SWALLOWED
MACHINEHEAD / THE DISEASE OF THE DANCING CATS / BREAK ON THROUGH(TO THE OTHER SIDE) (The Doors cover)
MUSE, SET-LIST:
SUNBURN / MUSCLE MUSEUM / AGITATED / CAVE / MINIMUM / PLUG-IN BABY / SHOWBIZ
SUNBURN / MUSCLE MUSEUM / AGITATED / CAVE / MINIMUM / PLUG-IN BABY / SHOWBIZ
Muse are supporting tonight. This will probably the last time that Muse support anyone in this country. The wonderful thing regarding this fact is Muse are set up quickly-by this i mean i don`t have to wait until 11 pm for them to wander on stage.....
On they stride, looking self-assured, except for Matt who's hair resembles that of someone who's just stuck their fingers in a power socket! He fidgets nervously straping on his guitar, eyes transfixed firmly on Chris; then the're off. They explode into a jamming session, energy already flying before Matt finally composes himself.
The journey begins with the familiar but haunting `Sunburn`. A song which played live comes alive accentuating Matt's masterful guitar work; he knows this too and dances with his guitar, controlling it, pointing it skywards towards the stars.`Muscle Museum` continues the melodious surge, the crowd singing along to every word in communual rapture.
Then we're hit by the colossal force that is `Agitated`. I am prepared for it but most are not. Matt is gurning, Chris' headbanging is verging on dangerous and Dom is.....well in another world. Tonight this rocks more than Ozzy Osbourne's cock, the stage literally moving. Hardly stopping for breath they launch straight into `Cave`. It is clear they are not going to stop. Matt is on his knees swinging his guitar at people, challenging them; even the camera mans assistant looks mesmerised.
Tonight Matt`s voice has never sounded so powerful, soaring through all the senses. Still continuing the dynamic rush, they play `Minimum`. What this reveals is a band so confident with their immaculate body of work, that they can include two b-sides in just a 7 song set. I's delievered with the same monstrous energy, the crowd recieving it with ease. We want it because we need it.
`Plug-In-Baby`combines all 3 of Muse's main qualities; intensity, hooky melodies and Matt`s psychopathic stage personalities. The riff is gargantuan and frightenly catchy.Vocally Matt takes on a schizophrenic role; the verses distorted, the chorus loud and proud.During this "new" song most are grounded, eyes fixed solidly on the possessing spirit of Hendrix. Then matt announces that "this is the last song".
The soothing,intimate opening to `showbiz` is flowing amongst us now. I watch as Dom picks up his sticks to play the greatest drum beats that Muse have. It sends a shiver up my spine. Off we go again. This time though matt is angry, he knows he`ll be watched on MTV and he is going to go out in style. As the song finishes he is lying on the floor. Is he going to? Is he?...Sticking his middle finger contemptuously at camera 2 he then leaps up and onto Dom`s drumkit. Chris joins in rage and they proceed to wreck it with Dom still aboard. He survives and so do we.....just.The same cannot be said for the drumkit which is now sprawled across the stage, reflecting how we feel. Torn apart so gracefully in the psychotic,prodigious bliss that is Muse.
But,they are only a support band aren`t they? Poor, poor Bush.
On they stride, looking self-assured, except for Matt who's hair resembles that of someone who's just stuck their fingers in a power socket! He fidgets nervously straping on his guitar, eyes transfixed firmly on Chris; then the're off. They explode into a jamming session, energy already flying before Matt finally composes himself.
The journey begins with the familiar but haunting `Sunburn`. A song which played live comes alive accentuating Matt's masterful guitar work; he knows this too and dances with his guitar, controlling it, pointing it skywards towards the stars.`Muscle Museum` continues the melodious surge, the crowd singing along to every word in communual rapture.
Then we're hit by the colossal force that is `Agitated`. I am prepared for it but most are not. Matt is gurning, Chris' headbanging is verging on dangerous and Dom is.....well in another world. Tonight this rocks more than Ozzy Osbourne's cock, the stage literally moving. Hardly stopping for breath they launch straight into `Cave`. It is clear they are not going to stop. Matt is on his knees swinging his guitar at people, challenging them; even the camera mans assistant looks mesmerised.
Tonight Matt`s voice has never sounded so powerful, soaring through all the senses. Still continuing the dynamic rush, they play `Minimum`. What this reveals is a band so confident with their immaculate body of work, that they can include two b-sides in just a 7 song set. I's delievered with the same monstrous energy, the crowd recieving it with ease. We want it because we need it.
`Plug-In-Baby`combines all 3 of Muse's main qualities; intensity, hooky melodies and Matt`s psychopathic stage personalities. The riff is gargantuan and frightenly catchy.Vocally Matt takes on a schizophrenic role; the verses distorted, the chorus loud and proud.During this "new" song most are grounded, eyes fixed solidly on the possessing spirit of Hendrix. Then matt announces that "this is the last song".
The soothing,intimate opening to `showbiz` is flowing amongst us now. I watch as Dom picks up his sticks to play the greatest drum beats that Muse have. It sends a shiver up my spine. Off we go again. This time though matt is angry, he knows he`ll be watched on MTV and he is going to go out in style. As the song finishes he is lying on the floor. Is he going to? Is he?...Sticking his middle finger contemptuously at camera 2 he then leaps up and onto Dom`s drumkit. Chris joins in rage and they proceed to wreck it with Dom still aboard. He survives and so do we.....just.The same cannot be said for the drumkit which is now sprawled across the stage, reflecting how we feel. Torn apart so gracefully in the psychotic,prodigious bliss that is Muse.
But,they are only a support band aren`t they? Poor, poor Bush.
6th June 2000
FRANCIS DUNNERY AND HIS BAND
The Borderline Club, London
£11.50
16th June 2000
IRON MAIDEN
SLAYER
ENTOMBED
Earls Court, London
'Metal 2000 Tour'
£18.00
IRON MAIDEN, SET-LIST:
Steve Harris (bass), Dave Murray (guitar), Nicko McBrain (drums), Janick Gers (guitar), Bruce Dickinson (vocals), Adrian Smith (guitar)
THE WICKER MAN / GHOST OF THE NAVIGATOR / BRAVE NEW WORLD / WRATHCHILD / 2 MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT
BLOOD BROTHERS / SIGN OF THE CROSS / THE MERCENARY / THE TROOPER / DREAM OF MIRRORS / THE CLANSMAN
THE EVIL THAT MEN DO / FEAR OF THE DARK / IRON MAIDEN
----------Encore----------
THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST / HALLOWED BE THY NAME / SANCTUARY
Steve Harris (bass), Dave Murray (guitar), Nicko McBrain (drums), Janick Gers (guitar), Bruce Dickinson (vocals), Adrian Smith (guitar)
THE WICKER MAN / GHOST OF THE NAVIGATOR / BRAVE NEW WORLD / WRATHCHILD / 2 MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT
BLOOD BROTHERS / SIGN OF THE CROSS / THE MERCENARY / THE TROOPER / DREAM OF MIRRORS / THE CLANSMAN
THE EVIL THAT MEN DO / FEAR OF THE DARK / IRON MAIDEN
----------Encore----------
THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST / HALLOWED BE THY NAME / SANCTUARY
27th June 2000
JOE SATRIANI
Shepherds Bush Empire, London
'Engines Of Creation Tour'
£17.50
JOE SATRIANI, SET-LIST:
TIME / DEVIL'S SLIDE / THE CRUSH OF LOVE / SATCH BOOGIE / BORG SEX / FLYING IN A BLUE DREAM / ICE 9
COOL #9 / CIRCLES / UNTIL WE SAY GOODBYE / CEREMONY / THE EXTREMIST / SUMMER SONG
DOWN, DOWN, DOWN / CLOUDS RACE ACROSS THE SKY / RASPBERRY JAM DELTA-V / CRYSTAL PLANET / LOVE THING
BASS SOLO (Stu Hamm) / THE MYSTICAL POTATO HEAD GROOVE THING / ALWAYS WITH ME, ALWAYS WITH YOU
BIG BAD MOON
----------Encore----------
FRIENDS / SURFING WITH THE ALIEN
TIME / DEVIL'S SLIDE / THE CRUSH OF LOVE / SATCH BOOGIE / BORG SEX / FLYING IN A BLUE DREAM / ICE 9
COOL #9 / CIRCLES / UNTIL WE SAY GOODBYE / CEREMONY / THE EXTREMIST / SUMMER SONG
DOWN, DOWN, DOWN / CLOUDS RACE ACROSS THE SKY / RASPBERRY JAM DELTA-V / CRYSTAL PLANET / LOVE THING
BASS SOLO (Stu Hamm) / THE MYSTICAL POTATO HEAD GROOVE THING / ALWAYS WITH ME, ALWAYS WITH YOU
BIG BAD MOON
----------Encore----------
FRIENDS / SURFING WITH THE ALIEN
5th July 2000
KINGS X
MIDGET
Kings Cross Scala, London
£12.00
11th November 2000
FRANCIS DUNNERY
ASHLEY REEVES
Shepherds Bush Empire, London
£13.50
21st November 2000
MOLLY HATCHET
VINCENT FLATT'S FINAL DRIVE
LA 2, London
'Kingdom Of XII Tour'
£12.00
23rd November 2000
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE
SNAKE RIVER CONSPIRACY
Astoria Theatre, London
'Rated R Tour'
£11.00
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, SET-LIST:
ODE TO CLARISSA / REGULAR JOHN / INFINITY / FEEL GOOD HIT OF THE SUMMER / MONSTERS IN THE PARASOL
QUICK AND TO THE POINTLESS / MEXICOLA / IF ONLY / LEG OF LAMB / TENSION HEAD / YOU CAN'T QUIT ME BABY
THE LOST ART OF KEEPING A SECRET
----------Encore----------
HOW TO HANDLE A ROPE / BETTER LIVING THROUGH CHEMISTRY
ODE TO CLARISSA / REGULAR JOHN / INFINITY / FEEL GOOD HIT OF THE SUMMER / MONSTERS IN THE PARASOL
QUICK AND TO THE POINTLESS / MEXICOLA / IF ONLY / LEG OF LAMB / TENSION HEAD / YOU CAN'T QUIT ME BABY
THE LOST ART OF KEEPING A SECRET
----------Encore----------
HOW TO HANDLE A ROPE / BETTER LIVING THROUGH CHEMISTRY
5th December 2000
AC/DC
BACKYARD BABIES
Wembley Arena, London
'Stiff Upper Lip Tour'
£22.50
AC/DC, SET-LIST:
Angus Young (lead guitar), Malcolm Young (Rhythm guitar), Cliff Williams (bass), Brian Johnson (vocals), Phil Rudd (drums)
YOU SHOOK ME ALL NIGHT LONG / STIFF UPPER LIP / SHOT DOWN IN FLAMES / THUNDERSTRUCK
HELL AIN'T A BAD PLACE TO BE / HARD AS A ROCK / SHOOT TO THRILL / ROCK AND ROLL AIN'T NOISE POLLUTION
SAFE IN NEW YORK CITY / BAD BOY BOOGIE / HELLS BELLS / GET IT HOT / THE JACK / DIRTY DEEDS DONE DIRT CHEAP
BACK IN BLACK / HIGHWAY TO HELL / WHOLE LOTTA ROSIE / LET THERE BE ROCK
----------Encore----------
T.N.T. / FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK (WE SALUTE YOU)
Angus Young (lead guitar), Malcolm Young (Rhythm guitar), Cliff Williams (bass), Brian Johnson (vocals), Phil Rudd (drums)
YOU SHOOK ME ALL NIGHT LONG / STIFF UPPER LIP / SHOT DOWN IN FLAMES / THUNDERSTRUCK
HELL AIN'T A BAD PLACE TO BE / HARD AS A ROCK / SHOOT TO THRILL / ROCK AND ROLL AIN'T NOISE POLLUTION
SAFE IN NEW YORK CITY / BAD BOY BOOGIE / HELLS BELLS / GET IT HOT / THE JACK / DIRTY DEEDS DONE DIRT CHEAP
BACK IN BLACK / HIGHWAY TO HELL / WHOLE LOTTA ROSIE / LET THERE BE ROCK
----------Encore----------
T.N.T. / FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK (WE SALUTE YOU)