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Fuck, I will take another blank square in their discography section of their website with no date again! Maybe even update it with a fresh new look! You would think with how awesome there album's artwork is they could come up with something better for their website.(parenthesis) wrote:why can't BOC throw thier fans a bone every now and then. All we need is a few words in an update "WORKING ON ALBUM" or "PERFORMING LIVE AT (insert place here)"
MDG is helpful, but It would be better to get a confirmation directly from the band themselves
I don't care how busy you are, it could only take a few minutes do that.
I'm sure its been said before, but I just needed to vent..
I'll be listening for that.Mexicola wrote:Oooh. The unstoppable force versus the immovable object. It could all end in a blinding white flash!saturdayindex wrote:I contest, my good man, that it WILL be BOC, for the very reason that I didn't.Mexicola wrote:It won't be BOC for one very very good reason: I bought tickets.
Seriously, hope I'm wrong. I'll have to call someone on the mobile and get them to record it down the phone or something. I could even shout over the top of it yelling "What a treat" etc to give it the full BOC-live bootleg effect
I suddenly thought last night....... MBV? They're curating the Winter ATP this year I believe.mheumann wrote:Um, just to name a few Scottish acts I'd guess before BoC: The Vaselines, Beta Band, Primal Scream, Arab Strap, Teenage Fanclub, Mogwai, Proclaimers, and I could go on.
Believe me, I'd love it to be BoC, but I'm not going to bet on it when there are so many other Scottish acts it could be.
completely forgot about mbv...although - first thoughts, 'that would be amazing!' but then second thoughts 'aren't they Irish though?'Mexicola wrote:I suddenly thought last night....... MBV? They're curating the Winter ATP this year I believe.mheumann wrote:Um, just to name a few Scottish acts I'd guess before BoC: The Vaselines, Beta Band, Primal Scream, Arab Strap, Teenage Fanclub, Mogwai, Proclaimers, and I could go on.
Believe me, I'd love it to be BoC, but I'm not going to bet on it when there are so many other Scottish acts it could be.
You're right too. I've always thought of them as Scottish - no idea why!! Oh well, BOC it is thenbleak. wrote:completely forgot about mbv...although - first thoughts, 'that would be amazing!' but then second thoughts 'aren't they Irish though?'Mexicola wrote:I suddenly thought last night....... MBV? They're curating the Winter ATP this year I believe.mheumann wrote:Um, just to name a few Scottish acts I'd guess before BoC: The Vaselines, Beta Band, Primal Scream, Arab Strap, Teenage Fanclub, Mogwai, Proclaimers, and I could go on.
Believe me, I'd love it to be BoC, but I'm not going to bet on it when there are so many other Scottish acts it could be.
Mate, seriously - don't even worry about whether BOC or Mogwai or whoever are playing. The film looks amazing anyway and Edinburgh is an amazing place and well worth the visit even without the gig. Get there early, do the "tourist" bit - the castle, the Royal Mile, etc. We're hoping to venture up Arthurs Seat in the daytime, which I've never had the chance to do before. There is a stack of stuff to do, trust me.Aimo wrote:Has anyone else heard anymore about this? I've actually bought two tickets for the gig on the off chance that it may be BoC. If not, I'm only going to be out 30 odd euro for the concert tickets. Flights from Dublin return to Edinburgh are only 70 sheets at the moment, so it's not that expensive. What I'm thinking at the moment is, I'll be more dissappointed if I don't go and they do play, then to go and find out it's Mogwai! At least I'll have a full day in Edinburgh, as I've never been before.
For record shops- plenty about but could try hereAimo wrote:Thanks for the reply's, I am looking forward to just being in Edinburgh, and yes Mexicola, I'll be over there early on the Wednesday morning, so hopefully I will get to do the whole 'tourist' thing. What about any good second hand record shops, and any recommendations on good pubs in the city centre?
Brass Monkey
14 Drummond St, EH8 9TU. Mon-Sat 11am-1am, Sun 12pm-12am
This cosy little pub has a back room that is a miniature cinema where the seating is in the form of a giant bed. They have a decent selection of DVDs and will usually screen a requested movie for you and your friends if you ask nicely. The giant bed makes it the comfiest pub in town too. It has a pool room, fireplace, relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. Drinks prices are middling to fair.
The Royal Oak
1 Infirmary St, EH1 1LT. The bars are open until 2:00am, or until 4:00am during the festival.
The Royal Oak is a traditional pub, complete with real ales, roaring fire and weather-beaten old folk musicians providing the entertainment. (They aren’t always weather-beaten and old actually; Aberfeldy had a residency here before signing to Rough Trade). Still, if the prospect of a grizzled, bearded old man with nought but a fiddle and his dog makes you want to run away and hide, I’d steer clear of this pub. However, if you appreciate a fine ale, a relaxed atmosphere and what is often actually some rather beautiful folk music, you will enjoy the Royal Oak.
(www.royal-oak-folk.com/index.html)
City Café
19 Blair Street, EH1 1QR. Mon-Sun 11am-1pm
This is a vaguely trendy, but very likeable American diner style place, serving yummy burgers, nachos, all-day breakfasts and hot chocolate as well as serving drinks. The drinks prices are a bit steeper here, but it’s a nice place to hang out, play some pool and occasionally hear some good music, though the quality of the music policy varies considerably and unpredictably. You may even occasionally spot the odd hipster or scenester here, but try not to let that put you off.
Seek out A_Northern_Soul. He's our resident Edinburgh dweller. I'm sure he'll oblige with some local knowledge. He's already pointed me in the direction of a rather awesome looking Chinese restaurant.Aimo wrote:Thanks for the reply's, I am looking forward to just being in Edinburgh, and yes Mexicola, I'll be over there early on the Wednesday morning, so hopefully I will get to do the whole 'tourist' thing. What about any good second hand record shops, and any recommendations on good pubs in the city centre?
*takes a bow*Mexicola wrote:Seek out A_Northern_Soul. He's our resident Edinburgh dweller. I'm sure he'll oblige with some local knowledge. He's already pointed me in the direction of a rather awesome looking Chinese restaurant.Aimo wrote:Thanks for the reply's, I am looking forward to just being in Edinburgh, and yes Mexicola, I'll be over there early on the Wednesday morning, so hopefully I will get to do the whole 'tourist' thing. What about any good second hand record shops, and any recommendations on good pubs in the city centre?
Hey Northern Soul/Basepair, thanks for the info, sounds like I'll have more than enough to fill my day before the gig on the 24th. Really looking forward to it. Maybe we can hook up on the day? Will be in contact closer to the time and we can finalise something.A_Northern_Soul wrote:*takes a bow*Mexicola wrote:Seek out A_Northern_Soul. He's our resident Edinburgh dweller. I'm sure he'll oblige with some local knowledge. He's already pointed me in the direction of a rather awesome looking Chinese restaurant.Aimo wrote:Thanks for the reply's, I am looking forward to just being in Edinburgh, and yes Mexicola, I'll be over there early on the Wednesday morning, so hopefully I will get to do the whole 'tourist' thing. What about any good second hand record shops, and any recommendations on good pubs in the city centre?
I dare say I'd be up for a Twoism meet-up. If anyone's up for a few days, I'd recommend a trip to the Shore - waterside pubs (including 2 of my favourites, the Kings Wark and the Cameo) - you can't beat sitting outside The Ship with pint of Guinness on a sunny day, dangling your legs over the side of the harbour. It's where I live in Edinburgh and my favourite part of the city - you're spoilt for choice for fish and seafood restaurants, with Fishers, The Shore Bar, Skippers, The Ship, as well as great tapas, 3 Michelin starred restaurants (for those who haven't blown their budget on the Warp20 box set) and the best burgers in Edinburgh Diner7, Turkish meze at Cafe Truva. The full breakfast at the Kings Wark is so good and so popular you have to book in advance. I could go on.
Another poster has mentioned the Grassmarket - some great pubs there too: They can get a bit stag/hen-tastic later on, but The Beehive has a nice beer garden. There's also The Villager and Dragonfly nearby which are really nice too.
Happy to answer specific questions too!
