It was the fourth time that The Real McKenzies were going to play in Bilbao. I have only missed one of their previous shows. This time, the gig was at RockStar Live in Barakaldo. I had never been there.
The doors are open at 20h00. The show should start at 21h00. The capacity of the venue is 2.200 people an even if it is not full, a lot of peole have come to see The Real McKenzies. The stage is big, but I prefer Kafe Antzokia (another venue). Somebody shouts “Hey guys, it’s time to play!”. However, we have to wait till 21h20 to see the band. The drummer plays the drums as if they were a war drum and the band sings a capella. Is Paul wearing glasses? Yeah.
Another number and the third song is “Scott Wa Hae”. The band keeps on playing, but I feel that something is wrong. Paul is quite static and even if “Dirty” Kurt Robertson and “The Bone” seem to be enjoying the gig, I feel that the band is a little bit tired. It's their second European tour this year, too many shows and too many kilometers …
After twelve numbers, the band changes the gear and the acoustic part of the show begins. The first song is “Wild Mountain Thyme”. Other numbers that are performed are “King o Glasgow” and “Sawney Beane Clan”. I enjoy them. In this part of the gig the piper should stand out. However, he plays guitar in most of the songs. What a shame!
The band shifts gear again after six acoustic numbers. The next song is “I Hate My Band”. Little by little, I feel that the band is finally enjoying the show. Another eight songs and the gig is over. Encores. First of all, an instrumental number. The band really rocks. The last 5 numbers are the best ones, they seem a different band: “Auld Mrs. Hunt”, “Thistle Boy”… Unbelievable, Paul grabs the microphone. The end: “Bugger Off”, everybody goes mad, even the band. That’s the band that we had come to see.
22h58. The gig is over. Thirty two songs and I have mixed feelings.
It is obvious that the band has all the resources to play under the worst conditions. They are really a live band, but IMHO this gig has not been one of the best, the band was not fresh. Maybe the kids that have come early to buy their t-shirts feel that the band was awesome. But the fans that have previously seen the band know that the show has been good, but not great. We have missed the details that make a gig unforgettable. Anyhow, if RMcK is playing in a venue near your home, don’t hesitate and buy a ticket straightaway. You will enjoy the show. I won’t miss them the next time that they play here
P.S. Yeah, Paul showed his ass to the audience.
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.
The doors are open at 20h00. The show should start at 21h00. The capacity of the venue is 2.200 people an even if it is not full, a lot of peole have come to see The Real McKenzies. The stage is big, but I prefer Kafe Antzokia (another venue). Somebody shouts “Hey guys, it’s time to play!”. However, we have to wait till 21h20 to see the band. The drummer plays the drums as if they were a war drum and the band sings a capella. Is Paul wearing glasses? Yeah.
Another number and the third song is “Scott Wa Hae”. The band keeps on playing, but I feel that something is wrong. Paul is quite static and even if “Dirty” Kurt Robertson and “The Bone” seem to be enjoying the gig, I feel that the band is a little bit tired. It's their second European tour this year, too many shows and too many kilometers …
After twelve numbers, the band changes the gear and the acoustic part of the show begins. The first song is “Wild Mountain Thyme”. Other numbers that are performed are “King o Glasgow” and “Sawney Beane Clan”. I enjoy them. In this part of the gig the piper should stand out. However, he plays guitar in most of the songs. What a shame!
The band shifts gear again after six acoustic numbers. The next song is “I Hate My Band”. Little by little, I feel that the band is finally enjoying the show. Another eight songs and the gig is over. Encores. First of all, an instrumental number. The band really rocks. The last 5 numbers are the best ones, they seem a different band: “Auld Mrs. Hunt”, “Thistle Boy”… Unbelievable, Paul grabs the microphone. The end: “Bugger Off”, everybody goes mad, even the band. That’s the band that we had come to see.
22h58. The gig is over. Thirty two songs and I have mixed feelings.
It is obvious that the band has all the resources to play under the worst conditions. They are really a live band, but IMHO this gig has not been one of the best, the band was not fresh. Maybe the kids that have come early to buy their t-shirts feel that the band was awesome. But the fans that have previously seen the band know that the show has been good, but not great. We have missed the details that make a gig unforgettable. Anyhow, if RMcK is playing in a venue near your home, don’t hesitate and buy a ticket straightaway. You will enjoy the show. I won’t miss them the next time that they play here
P.S. Yeah, Paul showed his ass to the audience.
.
.
.
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