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Musiktheater Piano

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  • Dortmund, Germany
  • Thu 30th August 2018 @ 20:00
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Richard Jobson takes some time out to interview our very own Bruce and Jamie Watson at The Firestation Creative in Dunfermline.

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Dunfermline greats, @the_skids & @BigCountryUK join us tonight in Glasgow 🤘

Final tix available.

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TOMORROW... Excited for J's Promotion show with post-punk legends @BigCountryUK.

Support from The Inklings - @zeitgeist_77

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𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪𝗦 - @BigCountryUK in Belfast's @LimelightNI on the 15 December and @ButtonFactory22 on the 16 December
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Doncaster Leopard - 6th August

We regret to announce at such a late stage of the day that tonight’s gig has been cancelled

We arrived at the venue at 3pm to set up and get everything ready for a soundcheck however the technical specification did not meet what is required. After trying for 4 hours to get things working the horrible and regretful decision to cancel the gig had to be made.

The band fully understand that people have travelled a long way and have been looking forward to tonight however we cannot compromise on sound and quality.

Again, sorry for this late announcement

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As technical manager of a venue, that’s very poor on the venues behalf. I always work months in advance to ensure technical specifications are met. I’ve seen the BC tech spec, it’s not rocket science. Very straight forward and detailed. Shame on the venue to allow this to happen and sadly affect the fans. For the band to make the decision to cancel it must have been terrible. Sympathies with all. But when it’s livelihoods and reputations, you can’t take chances.

All you people chatting shit about "do an accoustic set" 1. It would still need to go through the PA or only the people at the front would hear it. 2. They won't have rehearsed an accoustic set 3. They probably haven't even got any accoustic instruments with them 4. If you don't know what your talking about Shut the F**k up.

The sound has to be right it’s there reputation too they are a proud band and very professional about the gigs they play they will be fuming and very upset they have had to do this I’m sure. I’ve been attending their gigs for over 15 years regularly 2-3 times a year and this is the first time apart from covid that a gig has been cancelled. Oh well Donny pride here we come!!

Don’t you check these things when booking a venue rather than 3-4 hours before the gig is due to start, very amateurish I say , can’t imagine any other band eg u2, Coldplay,Muse etc leaves it so late

Big Country would not let their fans down ..the best live band and utterly professional ...

I wouldn’t mind, myself, they played our small venue, on a Thursday night in 2015 just before the venue was demolished. They are brilliant every time I’ve seen them, they are worth waiting for, and all the offended people can’t be real fans. Of course being disappointed is understandable. So less vitriol, more love for a classic band…please

For a band that love to play live and look forward to their gigs they must be devastated they can't put on a professional show for the people of Doncaster,but I am sure the band being great musicians and professionals will get the gig arranged for another date.

Surely they could have done an acoustic set?

Saw you in Cottingham a few years back and also seen you at a few Let's Rock! Had our tickets bought and hotels booked since 2019! Last year it changed back and forth from Donny Dome to the Lerpord, finally got cancelled the you announce a tour, really!!!! Re-arranged to tonight another hotel booked and paid for!! Feeling so angry, disappointed looking forward to the refund of tickets and the hotels paid for, somehow I don't think so!! 🤔 Stuart Adamson would be turning in his grave!!

If they didn't want to play the venue why did they go all the way there? I saw a quite well known band play recently at a venue that was unsuitable for the p.a. system they used, more for a small pub gig. The sound was terrible, people who hadn't seen them before said they were terrible. So this is what would have happened.

Cannot have been an easy decision.I saw them in Whitby when Scot on Bass and I think a sound engineer tested positive.They played a belting acoustic set so I know if they can put on a show they will.

Guys I absolutely sympathise with you on this. None of us ever wants to cancel a gig. It's the absolute worst feeling in the world and I know you would have done everything possible to get the show on. ✊️❤

I like the music, but I have no idea what goes into making it happen. Personally I would be cheesed off if the sound quality was duff. What a shame. Good luck for the future.

Support band seem nice

Listen to all these sound techs! If the gear isn’t up to it, the show doesn’t happen. It’s a sad but, deeply regrettable situation to be in! No band wants to cancel a gig for ANY reason, let alone cancel it because of sub-standard equipment.

Hollow words. What do other bands do to cope with poor acoustics?

Early morning rant... The delusional youth Last night Big Country had to cancel their gig at the Leopard in Doncaster because of sound issues and the technical side not being of a standard which would be acceptable to not only the band but to the paying customers. Big Country are ultra professional and would never ever let fans down but if they felt the performance wasn't 100 % then in my opinion they did the right thing to cancel. Now having said that the most distasteful thing I've seen since cancelling is comments by the support bands fans and friends. People calling Big Country 'Shite' 'C***s' etc etc. One comment never even heard any of their songs who are they. Big Country have had atleast 7 Albums out they've had top 40 hits they've played to crowds of 100000..the band have appeared on tv more than most bands could only dream about. The band have graced the same stage as the Rolling Stones Queen and even appeared on the finale of Live Aid at Wembley. But to an 'Uknown band' who have a few thousand followers on social media no records of note no tv of note no history of note they slag Big Country off. The problem with a minority of new young bands is they haven't done the ground work they haven't toured for years they haven't slept in the back of a transist van. What they have done is banged a few home made videos on Social media got a few thousand likes and their ego has taken off to a level that's laughable. In this business its nice to be humble its nice to be kind and more importantly its nice to have some bloody RESPECT for your peers... When this new wave of social media superstars have been around for 40 years and still making records and still attracting crowds then and maybe just then I'll listen to your opinion but until then leave well alone with your crude vile comments. Finally for the record the word that oozes when you either meet or mention the name Big Country is HUMBLE with a capital H

We went to see Elvis Costello earlier in year at Liverpool Philharmonic and we all wish he would’ve done the same thing as you and cancelled the gig, as the sound was terrible from the start, with problems continuing throughout the gig.

I have seen BC 5 times over the years. I've loved their music since I was a 14 year old and my big brother listened to them. I'd rather it cancelled than it sound bad like I have heard once in kendal arts centre a few years ago. My partner had never seen them so I took him along and he said the sound was dreadful and why I thought they were good was madness..i must admit that night the sound quality was poor so I have to say its best to cancelif its nit up to standard x

Why is it different to when you played there a few years ago when Mike Peters was on vocals??

Phew a few people giving the band a flaming here! We are fans aren’t we ? This does happen occasionally not great when it does but it’s life. If you travelled and are complaining try and make the most of a night in sunny Doncaster. Big Country are not a band that cancel on a regular basis in fact it’s virtually unheard of. Just think on you could be a fan of Echo and the Bunnymen like me and be subjected to inflated prices, patchy live gigs , constant temper tantrum’s and walk offs …

Sorry to hear guys. Must have been pa or desk nightmare, these things happen. The next will be ok and this venue will sort their gear.

Really feel.for you having travelled all this way to perform for us.It must have been a difficult decision to make and you are obviously true professionals to want it right for us to see and I can understand that.Hope to see you soon.Safe journey home xx

Anyone that has ever been to any of their live gigs can see the band absolutely love what they do. Would never cancel lightly.

OK. But it's your management's job to ensure the venue is fit for the band. If it isn't, sue them !!

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Blended in very well with the recent Great Divide Podcast with the Wishart brothers . Would love see a wee local Bruce and Jamie gig ……

My first experience happens to be a total failure,but I never gave up cause I knew it was going to work out for me by trying continuously,fortunately I'm smiling today by getting involved with you Mrs Pamela E. Anderson

Fantastic listen. Bruce should write an autobiography.

Fantastic interview, well worth a watch.

This was a great listen. Jobson is a character, huh?

Loved this interview and Fragile Thing has always been one of my favourite tracks ❤️

Fantastic interview. Loved the song at the end. Thanks for sharing.

That was so good guys thanks

Did the moped ever return?

Fantastic 😎.......

Very nice 👍

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Our next show, this Friday (29th) in ABERDEEN
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Our next show, this Friday (29th) in ABERDEEN Looking forward to seeing you there https://ogvpodium.com/events/event/big-country
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Any chance your rescheduling the Australian gigs?

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A wee stop at an “infamous” spot on our travels today.
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The site of the Great Train Robbery ?

Where the great train robbery happened. Can’t wait to see you tonight

The Fields Of Fire bridge!!!! 🎸

Visiting Richard Jobson taking in the train robbers bridge

Bridego Bridge, just up the road from us! I wish we had known. We could have come to see you! 😎

Elgin street ,infamous for a gang going to a disco pissed

Bradego bridge near Leighton Buzzard

Great train robbery site

waiting for the ghost of D326, to whistle across

Great train robbery? Do you believe in ghosts?

You just down the road from me, I'm in Leighton Buzzard and you guys are at the bridge where the Great Train Robbery happened. Whilst you're there pop up to Mentmore and have a beer in the Stag.

I would say Oxenholm, great train robbery comes to mind.

Great train robbery bridge.

Lost ...In A Big Country ! X

Just down the road from me! Can't see any train robbers though.

Great set tonight guys. My husband John Palmer wore his original Big Country T shirt.

Great Train Robbery

Great train robbery?🤔

See you tonight on my local high street!

Stood behind you Mr Bruce Watson in a shop in Kendal over the jubilee weekend and suddenly realised who you were. Didn’t get chance to say hello and shake your hand. Hopefully catch you live soon. It’s been a while! ( Liverpool royal court in 80s promoting The Crossing). Still maintain you were the loudest live act !

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Fields of fire bridge

Great train robbery ?

Your over there, I can see you.

Best BC gig I've seen in many years. Thankyou.

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Big Country’s first live album ‘Without The Ai Big Country’s first live album ‘Without The Aid Of A Safety Net’, is coming out 27th August on 180g triple vinyl. Recorded at The Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow 1993, it features many of their classic tracks such as ‘Wonderland’, ‘Look Away’ and ‘Fields Of Fire’ with another 8 previously unreleased tracks. Coming that same day, ‘The Buffalo Skinners’, Big Country’s sixth album is released on 180g double vinyl. It features reworkings of ‘Ships’ and ‘We’re Not In Kansas’. It also includes the demo of ‘Buffalo Skinners’, as well as the US mix of ‘The One I Love’. Pre-orders for both albums plus a bundle are live now: https://bigcountry.tmstor.es/ The Buffalo Skinners pre-order link - https://bigcountry.lnk.to/bs2lp Without The Aid Of A Safety Net pre-order link - https://bigcountry.lnk.to/sn3LP
BIG COUNTRY WORLD TOUR 2021.... SATURDAY 3RD APRI BIG COUNTRY WORLD TOUR 2021.... SATURDAY 3RD APRIL 8PM... We are delighted to bring you our first full band electric set for over a year! For one night only we are going on a world tour and you can access this unique event (stream) by following the link and purchasing a ticket. The gig will be screened 6 times on Saturday 3rd April so you can view the show anywhere in the world. All you need to do now is get your ticket and get the beers chilling!!! Ticket Link: https://live.streamdigital.tv/ This show was professionally recorded under strict Covid-19 protocols. Mark Brzezicki Simon Hough Bruce Watson Jamie Watson Scott Whitley
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Big Country returns to New York City on Thursday, Big Country returns to New York City on Thursday, March 5th at Sony Hall in Midtown Manhattan. Limited ltickets are still available at https://www1.ticketmaster.com/big-country-new-york-new-york-03-05-2020/event/00005773D6368401?brand=sonyhall&camefrom=cfc_sonyhall_200305artist
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Bring me sunshine! Bring me sunshine!
Nice to see our old mate in Exeter for a good catc Nice to see our old mate in Exeter for a good catchup before the gig
Return of the headless guitarist!!! Return of the headless guitarist!!!
Melbourne 17/03/18 Melbourne you were fantastic Melbourne 17/03/18 Melbourne you were fantastic tonight! Meet local legend Big Andy Inkster. Andy has in his hands the very rare Australian release of our first single 'Harvest Home' while Mark and I have Skippy's sawn off scrotum in ours. I can honestly say that this is the first time someone has actually bought me a body part. Not sure what I will keep in it though, maybe some plectrums or used bus tickets. Maybe some of you good people could come up with some suggestions. That is all.
Well that's it - 7 gig's played to 7 great crowds Well that's it - 7 gig's played to 7 great crowds in Germany over the past 7 days. Thanks a million to all the fans over here who turned out despite the atrocious weather conditions - special shout out to those who traveled here from overseas!!. It's been a tough one, but it's been an unforgettable blast -Scott Whitley
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A New Day Festival, Faversham in Kent What a fanta A New Day Festival, Faversham in Kent What a fantastic evening - thanks
Great day at Rewind with this bunch of guys!! Great day at Rewind with this bunch of guys!!
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