Weddings Parties Anything in London

Subject: Weddings Parties Anything in London
From: quokka
Date: 23 Apr 08 - 01:48 AM

For anyone in the London area on Friday 25th April (Anzac Day)Weddings Parties Anything are playing possibly their final ever gig!
WPA started life in Melbourne in 1983 and for fifteen years built a solid reputation as one of Australia's best live bands.They officially split in 1998 but were persuaded to reform for the Queenscliff Festival 2006 (DVD available at the gig) and since then have done a few festivals. On March 28 they played in Fremantle where the first gig was sold out (approx 2700 people) and the second also attracted a big crowd to the beautiful grounds of the Fremantle Arts Centre.(NO reviews in local music street press!!) But it was their 'secret' gig on the Sunday that was, for me,the night to remember- 290 passionate WPA fans packed into the courtyard of the Oxford Hotel to experience for possibly the last time the magic that is WPA. Mick Thomas' ability to tell a story and then put it in a song that will bring tears to your eyes (eg For A Short Time)is something that is truly special; they can make you laugh as well.With songs about everything from bushrangers to Brendan Behan, along with a healthy dose of love and hate songs
(a hate song eg Sgt Small).If this post has sparked your curiosity google'em or YT and see what the fuss is about - BUT see them live if you can. Truly one of the most underated bands in Oz history.
Still at the gig in spirit.....
Quokka

Subject: RE: Weddings Parties Anything in London
From: quokka
Date: 23 Apr 08 - 05:38 AM

Sorry, forgot to tell you where they're playing! Friday 25 April @ the Astoria, used to be the Mean Fiddler. They have toured with Billy Bragg, U2 and BB King, the Pogues,and most recently a brilliant Canadian singer-songwriter from Canada called Ron Hawkins (Lowest of the Low). Get along if you can...
Quokka

Subject: RE: Weddings Parties Anything in London
From: GUEST,LTs pretending to work
Date: 23 Apr 08 - 07:24 AM

Which Astoria where? Street name please? The only Astoria I know of is a huge Gay night club in Tottenham Court Road, NW1.

LTS

Subject: RE: Weddings Parties Anything in London
From: quokka
Date: 23 Apr 08 - 07:39 AM

165 Charing Cross Rd, now called the Astoria 2.
Quokka

Subject: RE: Weddings Parties Anything in London
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 23 Apr 08 - 05:32 PM

TA.. may see you there.

LTS

Subject: RE: Weddings Parties Anything in London
From: Nerd
Date: 24 Apr 08 - 11:13 AM

I'm on the wrong continent for this gig, but I recommend them highly!

Subject: RE: Weddings Parties Anything in London
From: GUEST,Tats
Date: 27 Apr 08 - 10:14 AM

So...did anyone manage to see Weddings Parties Anything in London?

Subject: RE: Weddings Parties Anything in London
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 27 Apr 08 - 05:26 PM

Failed miserably due to Manitas getting a paying gig and having no-one to babysit the Limpit.

LTS