So immediately after our long slog at Gourock Highland Games we had to make our way to see Gogol Bordello. Having missed out on Stephen Lynch and Airbourne, I was really looking forward to going to another gig. That added to the fact that we had seen Gogol about a year and a half ago and I can safely say that it was probably one of the best gigs I had ever seen. there was a plan for a few of us to go along and see Gogol, but due to unforeseen circumstances, drink and babys, it was just myself and Jac. We did later meet up with our friend Andy, but that was later on in the gig. Big props to that man, gave us a lift home!!
Anyway back to the gig, when we arrived the place was fooking rammed. People all the way to the main bar area, the “Carling” (its now an O2 but I’ll still refer to it as the Carling) has also had a brand spanky new bar put in, so there is now two bars right next to each other…. We had missed the first warm up act, though by looking at the forums the first warm up act didnt turn up…no loss anyway, cos we were there to see the Bordello! The warm up act we did get to see were a mariachi band from California….mmmk….I didnt really think much of them, but thats just me. We had managed to position ourselves right in front of the sound guy, which was on a raised platform, so it wasnt too bad a view if a bit far away. However Jac had decided to nip to the loo and found some good spots near the front. So I headed down to join her. I’m always very conscious of my height at gigs. Being 6’6″ I dont really like to barge in front of people because I know how I would like it if some giant walked in front of me….not that ever happens.
Gogol rocked the house!! I have some good footage of everyone bouncing to the tunes, it was INSANE!!! Gogol have so much energy its unreal. I dont know how they can keep going for a full tour. They played all the tunes I wanted to hear, including some new ones, I’ve not got the new cd yet, but I shall! “Its not a Crime” and “Start Wearing Purple” were my personal highlights, totally gets the crowd going. Its nice to be part of that kind of atmosphere, I didnt see the hint of a mosh pit just everyone jumping up and down in sync. A real party!
Don’t get me wrong, if people want to mosh go ahead, I just prefer to listen to the music and enjoy the performance rather that some wee naff trying to run into me.
My girl...:D
The gig went on for ages, it was brilliant. Jac and I had left slightly before the end to avoid the mad rush. But we ended up missing out on the very very last song. But the song before that (the second last) was on for what must have been 10 minutes. It was brilliant, giant drums, fiddlers, accordions, three guitars symbols. It was all happening!! I loved every second of it, my left ear took a bit of a battering, but it was worth it! I cannot wait to see them again. I would urge every single one of you to go witness the madness of Gogol Bordello!!
