Post by tone1976 on Dec 2, 2012 10:46:44 GMT
This was my 9th Madness gig and my first Matinee gig of the band.
A few weeks ago I wasnt going to be attending the gig at Brighton mainly as I had a ticket for the London o2 gig. I struggled to get a ticket but did the unthinkable. I bought my ticket off a tout on ebay. (yes i know what you`re thinking?) but i only paid £40 and met the guy before the gig.
Anyhow I met up with my good friend Kristine who`s known to the madness community as and her friend Sal. I travelled up from Basildon Essex by train and got there well quick.
It was quite eventful before I met kristine and Sal. I got asked by a tout if i wanted to buy a ticket which he was selling for silly money but thats how most of them work. Then I got approached by a woman who thought I was selling tickets. (memo to ones self dont loiter outside a gig venue)
Anyhow Kristine, Sal and I were at the back hoping to get some autographs. Chrissy boy turned up first and in the middle of getting autographs we had photos taken with Chrissy Boy who commented on Kristines hat which resembled "Juliet Bravo" boy did that stick throughout the afternoon lol
After catching site of Lee and Woody we preceded to enter the Brighton Centre for what was one of the best Madness gigs I`ve been to.
I dont know how many of you reading this who have been to see Madness Live but in my honest opinion they seem to raise the bar every time. They just get better and better.
After what felt like lengthy standing around the lights dimmed the intro began then the curtains opened and Madness were there in their glory.
Suited and booted, looking great and soon to discover how great they sounded. Lee began sporting an Elvis hair piece. then the immortal words........Hey you!!! we`re up and running.
The band sounded fantastic Suggs feeling gutted telling the crowd Chelsea got hammered by West Ham 3-1. The banter was great Suggs mickey taking with Woody over his moustache for "movember" even Chris getting on the mic more and telling everyone how he loves it in Brighton and was on the ball throughout including his rendition of the Beastie Boys "You gotta fight for your right to party.
The backdrop videos was impressive too as usual which we have become accustomed too.
The band was fantastic the band look to be having the time of their lives at the moment and who can blame them.
Madness Brighton Matinee set list apologies cant remember the exact running order after My Girl 2
One Step Beyond
Embarrassment
The Prince
NW5
My Girl
My Girl 2
Bed & Breakfast Man
Wings of a dove
Never knew your name
Misery
The Sun & The Rain
Shut up
House of Fun
Baggy Trousers
Our House
It Must Be Love
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In the Hall of the Mountain king
Madness
Night Boat To Cairo
A few weeks ago I wasnt going to be attending the gig at Brighton mainly as I had a ticket for the London o2 gig. I struggled to get a ticket but did the unthinkable. I bought my ticket off a tout on ebay. (yes i know what you`re thinking?) but i only paid £40 and met the guy before the gig.
Anyhow I met up with my good friend Kristine who`s known to the madness community as and her friend Sal. I travelled up from Basildon Essex by train and got there well quick.
It was quite eventful before I met kristine and Sal. I got asked by a tout if i wanted to buy a ticket which he was selling for silly money but thats how most of them work. Then I got approached by a woman who thought I was selling tickets. (memo to ones self dont loiter outside a gig venue)
Anyhow Kristine, Sal and I were at the back hoping to get some autographs. Chrissy boy turned up first and in the middle of getting autographs we had photos taken with Chrissy Boy who commented on Kristines hat which resembled "Juliet Bravo" boy did that stick throughout the afternoon lol
After catching site of Lee and Woody we preceded to enter the Brighton Centre for what was one of the best Madness gigs I`ve been to.
I dont know how many of you reading this who have been to see Madness Live but in my honest opinion they seem to raise the bar every time. They just get better and better.
After what felt like lengthy standing around the lights dimmed the intro began then the curtains opened and Madness were there in their glory.
Suited and booted, looking great and soon to discover how great they sounded. Lee began sporting an Elvis hair piece. then the immortal words........Hey you!!! we`re up and running.
The band sounded fantastic Suggs feeling gutted telling the crowd Chelsea got hammered by West Ham 3-1. The banter was great Suggs mickey taking with Woody over his moustache for "movember" even Chris getting on the mic more and telling everyone how he loves it in Brighton and was on the ball throughout including his rendition of the Beastie Boys "You gotta fight for your right to party.
The backdrop videos was impressive too as usual which we have become accustomed too.
The band was fantastic the band look to be having the time of their lives at the moment and who can blame them.
Madness Brighton Matinee set list apologies cant remember the exact running order after My Girl 2
One Step Beyond
Embarrassment
The Prince
NW5
My Girl
My Girl 2
Bed & Breakfast Man
Wings of a dove
Never knew your name
Misery
The Sun & The Rain
Shut up
House of Fun
Baggy Trousers
Our House
It Must Be Love
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In the Hall of the Mountain king
Madness
Night Boat To Cairo