Friday
Written by Nikki-ann on Tuesday, 6 May , 2008 at 9:54 pm
Following on from Wednesday to Thursday…
Friday morning I made my way to Euston to meet up with Chris at midday. I decided to take the shorter route from Wembley by using the overground train to Marylebone station. After we’d sorted out a train ticket for Saturday morning we made our way to the Farringdon Travelodge to book in early. We wanted to have a rest and take our time getting to the gig that evening.
We joined the queue outside Union Chapel in Islington for James Marsters’ gig around 4.30pm. The queue wasn’t as long as I thought it would be at that time (possibly due to the threatening rain clouds). We said hello to those we knew in the queue and settled in for the wait (at least it was dry this time!).
Sometime later a couple of Italians came and stood by the queue in front of us. I wasn’t sure if they were just talking or if they were trying to jump the queue. I mentioned it to Chris and we asked the people in front of us (I think they were German) if they knew the girls. They said no. Chris asked the Italians to go to he back of the queue, but they refused. The people in front of us asked them too, but still they refused (in Italian), so Chris went to the front of the queue to ask for help (well, imagine if others tried jumping the queue, the rest of us would end up at the back!). Again the Italians refused, so somebody else arrived to translate and the unhappy Italians were ushered to the back of the queue. I guess it’s just us Brits (and some other mad Europeans) who will queue for just about anything!
When we were finally let into Union Chapel, Chris & I managed to get seats 5 or 6 rows from the front an had a gret view of the stage. Although, to be honest, I think wherever you sit in Union Chapel you’re likely to have a good view.
The support act was a solo artist called Benmark. I’d never seen him before, but he certainly got the crowd going. Everyone seemed to like his music (including me) and many went up to the stall to buy his CDs (and meet him) after his set. He’s definitely worth checking out!
James Marsters got a huge welcome when he arrived on stage. He was off-key a couple of times, but otherwise it was a great performance. The crowd was even louder than last year and he even gave us an extra song after a request was made… He’d missed out a popular song on his setlist and the audience wasn’t about to let him forget to play it! No broken guitar strings this year either! All in all, a wonderful gig.
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Chris & I headed to the nearest pub for a drink before heading back to the hotel. We had an early start the next morning!
Saturday to Sunday up next!
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Made Friday, 9 of May , 2008 at 8:50 pm
[...] Following on from (last) Friday… [...]
Comment by Bob-kat
Made Saturday, 10 of May , 2008 at 9:32 am
Another gig! I didn’t know JM was playing or I might’ve gone! Mind you work has been so busy I’m pretty oblivious to what is going on in the music world. Glad you had a good time and once more I love the pics 
Comment by rashbre
Made Sunday, 11 of May , 2008 at 12:01 am
Sound like you had a great time. Union Chapel is a magical venue too. I’ve seen several acts there over the last few months.
