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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/> | ||
Revision as of 21:48, 30 November 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
● Sandstorm
Our thanks go to all the contributors of the videos here.
Check their channels and you will definitely find more wonderful treasures.
