The setlist from last night’s Bingley show submitted by gibbo1968. Gibbo took a ton of pictures at the show, some of which can be viewed over at the official site gallery. Gibbo also took some video, which I will flag up when there ready.
Doves live on stage at Bingley Music Festival. Picture posted on twitter by user @pureroon Click on image for full size.
If there’s a better band than Doves in Nottingham all this week I’ll abseil naked down Nottingham Castle
I’ve had tons of requests for live doves from 2002. So here is a gig from Nottingham’s Rock City, the band did for Radio One’s “One Live In Nottingham”. The band had just returned from Paris playing in front of 170 odd people, so they seemed quite chuffed to be playing a packed out Rock City. I was at this gig myself, it was a brilliant night.
Earlier in the day, I was lucky enough to attend a open session interview the band did live on Radio One with Jo Whiley. The interview is still archived on the BBC site he
re. Some interesting questions about Sub Sub, chosing doves as the band name, the videos and more. Check out the awesome quality, so 2002!
Here’s a BBC One review of the show:
Matt Bingham: “Doves took the roof off with what can only be described as a blinding set. By the encore I was ready to kneel down and pay homage at the feet of one of the best live bands around. If there’s a better band live in Nottingham all this week I’ll abseil naked down Nottingham Castle.”
BBC Nottingham Review of the show:
After an introduction from a scrawny Steve ‘Lurpack‘, The Doves (with Jimi pulling funny faces and looking suave in blazer and jeans) strolled onto a glowing red and purple stage, and after a small technical hiccup, began with ‘Pounding’.
The four of them looked quite at home up there, in front of their backdrop of a huge video screen, which, during the course of the night, probably played every video they’ve ever done.
Candy cane coloured lights (very white stripes!) shone into the crowd during ‘There goes the fear’, which got almost half the crowd jumping away madly.
Halfway through the track, Jimi suddenly swapped his microphone for a small drum kit and together with the drummer, they belted out a stomping rhythm.
Bright green neon lights lead into ‘Sea song’, which comprised the mesmerising backdrop of a surf video, and Jez’s wailing vocals.
Jimi tells us they’ve just played to a minuscule 174 people in France, and that ‘this place is ****** jammed – it’s quite refreshing‘!’.
‘Rise‘, ‘Words’ and ‘NY’ followed, and then, to a clapping crowd, a rendition of ‘Satellites‘.
To read the full review click here.
The band returns to the live stage this weekend after taking a wee deserved break. On Saturday, its the short trip over to Bingley for a headline slot at the Myrtle Park music festival. The music will finish up 9:30pm sharp.
Currently there are no tickets left for Saturday. Tickets will not be on sale at the festival site.
On Sunday the band head over to the Channel Islands to play the Jersey Live festival. Tickets are still available to buy for Sunday, at the usual outlets.
This festival has been cancelled by the organisers, confirmed by doves management. A statement from the festival organisers reads:
NI Free Newspapers Limited owner of thelondonpaper and MAMA Festivals have cancelled the 2 night, multi-venue live music event, thelondonpaper HEADLINERS that was scheduled for 16 and 17 September 2009 in central London.
Both parties felt it would be inappropriate to go ahead with the event in light of thelondonpaper’s imminent closure.
It is with great regret that we have reached this decision however investing in an event of this scale when the paper is due to close the following day would be an irresponsible move. Obviously, this will be disappointing for readers who have purchased tickets but refunds will be offered and customers should contact the ticket agent from which they purchased their tickets to be reimbursed.
Head over to Nokia Music to watch a video of doves discussing music they like. They start off with the Stranglers, before mentioning the likes of Springsteen’s Born to Run, Blondie & 2 Unlimited !! among others.
Watch the video here.
The interview was recorded at the session they did for MTV. You can watch the full live session over at MTV here.
Tickets are now on sale at seetickets for a doves DJ set at Bar Bliss in Leigh on Friday November 6th. Note, this is a DJ set only. Usually its Andy & Jez on the decks. Tickets are a fiver on sale at See here.
I mentioned the other day Joe Roberts & Jimi’s first band the Risk. So its perfect timing that an article about them has been uploaded to the Manchester District Music Archive.
Not a great deal going on. Though as expected, the persistent rumours of the band splitting up has been laughed off this week by the band. So we can put that one to bed.
The band return to the live stage next weekend at Bingley, for the start of a fairly busy month playing the end of summer festival circut.
Fans of Elbow may be interested to learn that they have been doing some work this summer in doves Chesire barn.
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