Arctic Monkeys close Old Trafford residency
Arctic Monkeys rounded off their second headlining show with another storming performance at Lancashire County Cricket Club tonight (July 29).
Although the band managed to escape the sound problems which affected their first show, the Sheffield four-piece had to stop the gig momentarily during 'Still Take You Home' when the crowd surged forward.
Singer Alex Turner announced to the crowd: "You're not going to believe this but can you all take a step back please?"
After a few minutes the band were able to carry on but then they had to stop briefly during 'Dancing Shoes' for the same reason.
Despite the minor crowd problems, their second show proved to be a triumph with much of the crowd belting out the words to a host of singles from their two albums including 'Fluorescent Adolescent', 'I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor', 'Brianstorm', 'When The Sun Goes Down' and debut album favourite 'Mardy Bum'.
In reference to the audience's participation, Turner quipped: "You're a lairy bunch you lot, lairier than yesterday apparently."
Later, the band were forced to stop midway through 'View From The Afternoon' because Turner was unable to contain his laughter when he spotted a member of the crowd dressed as the Bo Selecta caricature of Craig David.
"That is fucking freaking me out," Turner told the audience before he added: "Get the camera on that guy."
As the Sheffield four-piece brought their second show to a close the band played 'Fluorescent Adolescent' yet again before Turner took over keyboard duties for '505'.
Signing off with 'A Certain Romance' the singer added: "Thank you very much for coming. We should do this every year. We've had good weather, plenty of sunshine and good bands as well." |
Yeah Yeah Yeahs stay at top of NME Chart
Yeah Yeah Yeahs' 'Down Boy' has stayed at the top of the NME Chart today (July 15).
The track has kept Biffy Clyro's 'Folding Stars' off the top spot. The Scottish band's promo climbs from Number Six to Number Two.
New entries on the chart come from Interpol at Number Four with 'The Heirich Maneuver' and The Smashing Pumpkins at Number Seven with 'Tarantula'.
The NME Chart is:
1. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - 'Down Boy'
2. Biffy Clyro - 'Folding Stars'
3. The White Stripes - 'Icky Thump'
4. Interpol - 'The Heirich Maneuver'
5. The Cribs - 'Moving Pictures'
6. Bloc Party - 'Hunting For Witches'
7. Smashing Pumpkins - 'Tarantula'
8. Dizzee Rascal - 'Old Skool'
9. Queens Of The Stone Age - 'Sick, Sick, Sick'
10. Tokyo Police Club - 'Your English Is Good'
Will Yeah Yeah Yeahs manage hold onto the top spot when The Pigeon Detectives come back with 'Take Her Back'? |
Bright Eyes extend US tour
Bright Eyes have announced the addition of several dates to their autumn tour of North America.
Conor Oberst and company will now play shows in Idaho, Washington, and Oregon, and are set to play three dates in Alaska in September.
They'll conclude their autumn jaunt in Los Angeles where they'll perform with the LA Philharmonic Orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl.
The tour dates are:
Boise, ID Big Easy Concert House (September 14)
Spokane, WA Big Easy Concert House (15)
Fairbanks, AK University of Alaska (18)
Anchorage, AK University of Alaska (19, 20)
Seattle, WA Quest Field - End Fest 2007 (22)
Eugene, OR McDonald Theatre (23)
Chico, CA Senator Theatre (24)
Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Bowl (29) |