Gigs and Concerts 2004
One of my favourite venues hosted one of the most memorable gigs back in 2004 when American band The Polyphonic Spree holy-rolled into town. Ask anyone who was there and their face will erupt into a cheesy grin. The band, which numbered well over TWENTY people wore robes and appeared more than a cult than a band. Rumour had it they recruited new band members while touring! Filling out the pretty sizeable stage the band put on a remarkable show in that their feel-good happy clappy take on indie rock swept you up in a wave of euphoria. When the band disappeared off the stage momentarily, we wondered where they had gone. I felt a hand on my shoulder and when I turned there they were filtering through the crowd in a single file line from the rear of the venue. A brilliantly uplifting show! Bloc Party were just starting to make waves when they played the Mandela Hall in celebration of their successful debut. I only remember enjoying the show, they’re one of those indie bands who struck go...