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==NX, Newcastle, England, UK== | ==NX, Newcastle, England, UK== | ||
− | The first gig in Newcastle since the [[Wed, 13-Mar-1985|1980s]]. As the venue had a very early curfew line, The Sisters of Mercy could not play their usual set. However, they surprised the audience with an astonishing and unprecedented version of [[Dominion (song)|Dominion / Mother Russia]] that was accompanied with the [[Sandstorm]] live saxophone intro played by early [[Psychedelic Furs]] saxophonist [https://www.discogs.com/de/artist/428957-Duncan-Kilburn Duncan Kilburn]. A snippet of this extraordinary pleasure can be encountered [https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOlR_5N5ipZqDlx3bl139r5alv2oNIIGC2cgAC02PynPhTeMXkvJ59jGEwTbmpt0w/photo/AF1QipMiM0a4on_wsCmqmlKGwvmJuabWw9TlAyheWsCa?key=dVRaQS1FXzhQeVQ1enRZb2Q4bW0xMDZTQXBSa0NR here] * with | + | The first gig in Newcastle since the [[Wed, 13-Mar-1985|1980s]]. As the venue had a very early curfew line, The Sisters of Mercy could not play their usual set. However, they surprised the audience with an astonishing and unprecedented version of [[Dominion (song)|Dominion / Mother Russia]] that was accompanied with the [[Sandstorm]] live saxophone intro played by early [[Psychedelic Furs]] saxophonist [https://www.discogs.com/de/artist/428957-Duncan-Kilburn Duncan Kilburn], all immersed in an abundance of dry ice. A snippet of this extraordinary pleasure can be encountered [https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOlR_5N5ipZqDlx3bl139r5alv2oNIIGC2cgAC02PynPhTeMXkvJ59jGEwTbmpt0w/photo/AF1QipMiM0a4on_wsCmqmlKGwvmJuabWw9TlAyheWsCa?key=dVRaQS1FXzhQeVQ1enRZb2Q4bW0xMDZTQXBSa0NR here] *** with lots of thanks to [https://www.myheartland.co.uk/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=873 ''ruffers'']... or you check the video of the track below *** with also many thanks to [https://www.myheartland.co.uk/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=282 ''JJMC''] ...<br/> |
Opening act like during the whole of the [[Gigography#Europe_2023|Europe 2023 Tour]] were [https://www.thevirginmarys.com/ The Virginmarys].<br/> | Opening act like during the whole of the [[Gigography#Europe_2023|Europe 2023 Tour]] were [https://www.thevirginmarys.com/ The Virginmarys].<br/> | ||
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● [[Ben Christo]] - guitars, backing vocals<br/> | ● [[Ben Christo]] - guitars, backing vocals<br/> | ||
− | ● [https://www.espritdair.com/blogs/news/kai-from-esprit-dair-joins-the-sisters-of-mercy-as-touring-guitarist Kai ] | + | ● [https://www.espritdair.com/blogs/news/kai-from-esprit-dair-joins-the-sisters-of-mercy-as-touring-guitarist Kai ] - guitars, backing vocals<br/> |
● [[Doktor Avalanche]] - drums, bass, keyboards<br/> | ● [[Doktor Avalanche]] - drums, bass, keyboards<br/> | ||
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==Setlist== | ==Setlist== | ||
− | - with many thanks to our monitors on the ground ...;-))) | + | - with many thanks to our monitors on the ground ...;-))) ... <br/> |
− | <br/> | + | {{#ev:youtube|e-5fs4lGqbE|460|right|The Sisters of Mercy @NX NEWCASTLE - [[Doctor Jeep (song)|Doctor Jeep]] / [[Detonation Boulevard (song)|Detonation Boulevard]]|frame}}<br/> |
− | '''Main Set''' | + | '''Main Set''' |
* [[Doctor Jeep (song)|Doctor Jeep]] / [[Detonation Boulevard (song)|Detonation Boulevard]] | * [[Doctor Jeep (song)|Doctor Jeep]] / [[Detonation Boulevard (song)|Detonation Boulevard]] | ||
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* [[Don't Drive On Ice (song)|Don't Drive On Ice]] | * [[Don't Drive On Ice (song)|Don't Drive On Ice]] | ||
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* [[But Genevieve (song)|But Genevieve]] | * [[But Genevieve (song)|But Genevieve]] | ||
− | + | {{#ev:youtube|vzGzJQLbFZM|460|right|The Sisters of Mercy @NX NEWCASTLE - [[Sandstorm]] / [[Dominion (song)|Dominion/Mother Russia]]|frame}} | |
* [[I Was Wrong (song)|I Was Wrong]] | * [[I Was Wrong (song)|I Was Wrong]] | ||
* [[Here (song)|Here]] | * [[Here (song)|Here]] | ||
− | * [[Temple Of Love (song)|Temple Of Love]] | + | * [[On The Beach (song)|On The Beach]] |
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+ | * [[When I'm On Fire (song)|When I'm On Fire]] | ||
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+ | * [[Temple Of Love (song)|Temple Of Love]]<br/> | ||
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'''The Encores''' | '''The Encores''' | ||
* [[Sandstorm]] | * [[Sandstorm]] | ||
− | * [[Dominion (song)|Dominion / Mother Russia]] | + | * [[Dominion (song)|Dominion/Mother Russia]] |
* [[Lucretia, My Reflection (song)|Lucretia, My Reflection]] | * [[Lucretia, My Reflection (song)|Lucretia, My Reflection]] | ||
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+ | <span style="color:#600000;"><font size="4">''Our thanks go to all the contributors of the wonderful videos here.''</font></span>''<br/>__NOTOC__ | ||
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+ | Check their channels and you will definitely find more wonderful treasures.<br/> | ||
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+ | ==More Videos From The Show== | ||
+ | {| | ||
+ | | {{#ev:youtube|2_haOI0Xjdw|365|left|The Sisters of Mercy @NX NEWCASTLE - [[Eyes Of Caligula (song)|Eyes Of Caligula]]|frame}}   | ||
+ | | {{#ev:youtube|vjv1k7DInKs|365|left|The Sisters of Mercy @NX NEWCASTLE - [[Marian (song)|Marian]]|frame}}   | ||
+ | | {{#ev:youtube|lKwR73TfjFs|365|left|The Sisters of Mercy - [[This Corrosion (song)|This Corrosion]] / Goodnight Newcastle|frame}}   | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:24, 1 December 2023
NX, Newcastle, England, UK
The first gig in Newcastle since the 1980s. As the venue had a very early curfew line, The Sisters of Mercy could not play their usual set. However, they surprised the audience with an astonishing and unprecedented version of Dominion / Mother Russia that was accompanied with the Sandstorm live saxophone intro played by early Psychedelic Furs saxophonist Duncan Kilburn, all immersed in an abundance of dry ice. A snippet of this extraordinary pleasure can be encountered here *** with lots of thanks to ruffers... or you check the video of the track below *** with also many thanks to JJMC ...
Opening act like during the whole of the Europe 2023 Tour were The Virginmarys.
See also the according thread @The Heartland Formus from around here.
Band / Line-up
● Andrew Eldritch - vocals
● Ben Christo - guitars, backing vocals
● Kai - guitars, backing vocals
● Doktor Avalanche - drums, bass, keyboards
● Chris Catalyst - nurse to The Doktor
Setlist
- with many thanks to our monitors on the ground ...;-))) ...
Main Set
The Encores
Our thanks go to all the contributors of the wonderful videos here.
Check their channels and you will definitely find more wonderful treasures.