BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE // BARROWLAND BALLROOM, GLASGOW
Brian Jonestown Massacre performed at Glasgow’s legendary Barrowland Ballroom
BRAIN JONESTOWN MASSACRE PERFORMING AT GLASGOW’S BARROWLAND BALLROOM - 17.10.2018
PICTURE BY: STUART WESTWOOD PHOTOGRAPHY
★★★☆☆ [3.5/5]
Brian Jonestown Massacre performed at Glasgow's legendary Barrowland's Ballrom in their 2018 worldwide tour. Despite appearing intoxicated, their grudgy, psychedelic rock sound did not disappoint and Newcombe's on-stage antics gave the crowd exacty what they had came in for.
The night's support was Kundalini, an eclectic, fast-paced, funky, modern, psychedelica experience. Their impassioned performance highlighted the band's talent and skill while still looking free, expressive, and raw. The crowd's obvious enjoyment of these brilliant musicians was well earned and set a joyous mood for fellow Calafornias, BJM.
With seventeen albums to their name and huge catalogue of supporting material, it's safe to say that Brian Jonestown Massacre would have been spoilt for choice when deciding a setlist. Of course, not every fan is going to have left having heard all their all-time favourites but the band whizzed through a tribute to their entire, near three decade long, career. Highlighting tracks included the huge 'Anemore,' 'When Joker's Attack,' and 'Yeah Yeah.'
The band, themselves, came across drunk but that does seem very fitting with their hippie feel. Newcombe was charismatic on stage, moving in time, he looked happy and it was inflectious. He also spoke cheerily to the crowd and his bandmates, though what he had been saying seemed to be of little sense, it definitely brought more excitement to the crowd. Eyes were also drawn to tambourinist, Joel Goin, who looked calm as swayed along with every bash.
The band sunk cans on stage but their performanced soared. Though no one would argue Newcombe's voice hasn't changed and that the rocker lifesyle is something they have enjoyed in moderation. However, fans can definitely be sure that a Brian Jonestown Massacre gig is a night thatcertainly will be enjoyed.
SETLIST: | BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE : BARROWLAND BALLROOM, GLASGOW - 17.10.2018
We Never Had A Chance
What Happened to Them
Hold That Thought
Forgotten Graves
That Girl Suicide
Who Dreams of Cats?
Pish
Anemone
When Jokers Attack
Sailor
Who?
Nevertheless
Drained
The Devil May Care (Mom and Dad Don’t)
What Can I Say?
Yeah Yeah
A Word
BRAIN JONESTOWN MASSACRE | UPCOMING TOUR DATES:
19th October 2018 | DUBLIN - Dublin Academy
20th October 2018 | MANCHESTER - Manchester Academy
21st October 2018 | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE - Newcastle Institute
22nd October 2018 | SHEFFIELD - The Leadmill
23rd October 2018 | LONDON - O2 Forum Kentish Town
24th October 2018 | BRIGHTON - Concorde 2