number 7 Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 ive herd dat they may be coming to shetland to do a gig, does any1 know of when and where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAStewart Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Don't know about that, but I read this: Biffy Clyro were urged to change their name by their record label. The Scottish band, who are named after a Welsh astronaut who attempted to become one of the first men on the moon, believe their "stupid" moniker has made them try harder to do well. Singer Simon Neil, said: "We were 15 when we picked that name. The first record company said, 'You have to change it'. "We stood firm. In retrospect we probably should have, but it's given us a drive - we know our name's stupid, but wait till you come and see us." The 'Mountain' hitmakers have toured extensively, around the UK but found their experiences performing on the remote Shetland Islands the most bizarre. Drummer Ben Johnston explained: "The taxi drivers also the nurse who's also the postman." Simon added: "It was like 'Wicker Man', they're all absolutely nuts." The group believe their latest album, 'Only Revolutions', offers a better showcase of their personalities than any of their other records. Simon told Esquire magazine: "It's almost happy sounding. But we're always smiling anyway, even when we're miserable." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Seem to remember seeing them at the North Star maybe 2004/5. Can't remember exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHyperChondriac Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Played at Burra Hall back in 2004 (I think) when Vertigo of Bliss had just come out. I had the privilege of supporting with my old old old band. Great lads, Simon was very shy though especially when I asked him to make my CD out to 'Ebay"'. We should support original upcoming live music all the way. Seems to be more support for reformed bands these days which is a real shame. We had Biffy in their prime and it was one of the best musical moments for Shetland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagypsy09 Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Seen them a few times supporting bands and at festivals, they were good then and they're still good now. got a mate interviewing them next week for an online webzine so will see if he can get anything out of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAStewart Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Yep, May 22nd 2004 it was at Burra hall. Epic. We still have the newspaper clipping of it. I remember going backstage to meet them cause I think Brian was in one of the supporting bands. Happy Campers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHyperChondriac Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Jezebel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sthome12 Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 I've seen them for a couple of time already and everytime I see them, they always amaze me with there music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piggywiggie Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 if they came up, god id take an entire week off work for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guybrushthreepwood Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Even though their last two albums have been, to put it kindly, balls, they still put on one of the best live shows ive ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAStewart Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Having seen them live twice, I can respectfully disagree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piggywiggie Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 i quite like their last albums....sure you are listenin to the right one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAStewart Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Yeah, I don't like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbiniho Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 google says 22nd may burra hall http://drownedinsound.com/news/9459-biffy-clyro-tour-dates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomblands Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 ^ those tour dates are from 2004 Hobbiniho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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