100 Club

BTR · Tonight

100 Club

ArrGee1991 · Dave

A long overdue catch up! My fear is that I end up heading off to Blackpool the next day with Wes .......

ArrGee1991 · Dave

Fortunately I didn't end up in Wes's boot on the way to Blackpool, but what a night!

I met Wes, Liz and BTR prior to the gig and we had a chat (and was introduced to Garry & Darren and had a wee chat as well). However the next hour or so just blew me away! It was like being transported back to 1977/1978 Sonically the Rats were immaculate. OK, they may be a little older & rounder but ain't we all?

Pete Barton was like Briquette/Geldof/Fingers rollled into one and dare I say it, spat out the lyrics far more impressively than Geldof could hope to do these days. At times I closed my eyes and it was no different , and if anything better.

And Darren Beale though he looked like he was bunking off school for the night was like Cott/Fingers and sundry musicians merged into one.

But Garry & Simon were the backbone on which it was all built on. Stood in front of Garry he showed how he was the core of a lot of the Rats sound.

Won't bore you with set list now (too pi$$3d), but essentially all the hits from 77 - 80, the first album and Dr. feelgood covers. Who could ask for more?

And if that wasn't enough Gerry Cott turned up! Wes, Liz, BTR and myself had numerous snaps with them all post-gig.

Well I am a little drunk and over excited right now and will probably be far more rational in the morning, but if you do get the chance to see the Rats anywhere in the next 12 months cancel all other engagements and see them!

Derek The Dane · V Deep

Gerry turned up!.Do you think he will return?.These are indeed exiting times.

Wes[Wolverhampton] · House on Fire

Just stopped off in Wolves on the way back--gr8 to meet you all---another superb gig--post some pics when we get back from Blackpool--on our way now---Wes/Liz x

ratty rick · Lookin' After Number 1

well, what a night last night seeing the rats for the first time! my very first vinyl LP ever was the classic Tonic for the Troops. last night at the 100 club brought tears to my eyes to be taken back to my teenage years. long live the rats!

BTR · Tonight

Just got home.... WOW! last night was a brilliant gig!

Really nice to meet up with some fellow fans too. Great that we all get along so well, and hope that it will be one of many meet-ups at Rats gigs in the future.

All The Rats are really nice genuine blokes and they spent a lot of time talking with the fans before and after the gig.

Get along to the gigs, it's well worth making the effort to travel to see them. Book your tickets in advance to make sure the gigs go ahead and to give more venues the confidence in putting them on.

Can't wait until I see them play again.

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

Anyone planning on Newbury in January?

BTR · Tonight

Gig review. Direct link here:

http://www.cyberspace7.btinternet.co.uk/rats-review-100club.htm

-- Edited by BTR at 19:18, 2008-08-08

ArrGee1991 · Dave

Also http://theboomtownrats.blogspot.com/2008/08/100-club.html

Wes[Wolverhampton] · House on Fire

Pics from 100 club

stevepunkpool · Mary of the 4th Form

I was at the gig and the Band rocked. A great concert looking forward to mre future gigs around London. More please

BTR · Tonight

After the gig, my bro and I were on a bus going across London and decided to get off the bus and go into a pub in the Deptford area.

A band had just stopped playing at the pub, and the DJ put on I Don't Like Mondays - so I just had to get on stage and sing it over the record - I was somewhat surprised that got a good round of applause.

Ah...what a night... can't wait until I go to some more Rats gigs.

-- Edited by BTR at 18:07, 2008-08-11

ArrGee1991 · Dave

Wes[Wolverhampton] wrote:

Pics from 100 club

Wes, thanks for sending me those photos! I really like this one with three cool dudes in it. (and Garry, Simon, and Gerry as well!)

Three cool dudes!

stevepunkpool · Mary of the 4th Form

I was at this gig and by God they rocked. This gig will be in time one of the best that you should of at and I was.
I have seen U2 play the Marquee in Wardour St and the Pistols play Uxbridge plus many other rare gigs and this no doubt stands amonest them.
I cant wait to see fingers join the Band BUT Sir Bob you should be begging them to sing with the Band again because Pete Barton has done a brilliant job and help bring the Band to a new diamension

GO ON YOU RATS

BTR · Tonight

Doh! I paid Wes a fortune to make sure that photo would never be seen!

From left to right: Gerry, me (with silly hat), Garry, my bro' (looking a complete idiot!), Simon, Wes, and Arrgee.

Was a great night and look forward to meeting up at many more gigs in the furure!

Steve · I Don't Like Mondays

As Gerry turned up, do people think that there is a chance that he miht play a few gigs in the future. BTw I am planning to see them at the Leeds Irish Centre and maybe at Burgess Hill (whilst visiting the folks)

Wes[Wolverhampton] · House on Fire

unlikely Steve--He is a very busy bloke

kirjen3112 · She's So Modern

Steve wrote:

As Gerry turned up, do people think that there is a chance that he miht play a few gigs in the future. BTw I am planning to see them at the Leeds Irish Centre and maybe at Burgess Hill (whilst visiting the folks)

Be right with you in Leeds Steve,see ya at the bar
Ian