London, England (Koko), November 5, 2014 Options

[dangum]

http://www.bandsintown.com/event/8663035?a...e&came_from=217

VIP packages available
$350
2 VIP access tickets to the show, soundcheck, meet & greet with the band, and 2 signed items of merch (poster/t-shirt
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/live/exclusives

[baggieneil]

Wife got me a Vip tickets for this show.Can't believe it.Bring on 5th November

[SinfulEyes]

Wife got me a Vip tickets for this show.Can't believe it.Bring on 5th November

Lucky you. Have fun! Live is back and better than ever.

[dangum]

Looks like a cool venue


http://instagram.com/p/vBjeYqnYvo/

[+AllOverMe+]

Awesome venue!
Love it!

But, i saw some rumours about Chris..he feels sick??

[dangum]

Lightning Crashes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqWdAMnN50c

[dangum]

[videos by GotsomePearlJam]
Lightning Crashes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=519yl8axPXc
White, Discussion - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww9lF-hWSK4
Lakini's Juice - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mDZfvsKoFQ
Selling the Drama - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0Q6J0YXoZ8
The Dolphin's Cry - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAa6CR7PKd0
Freaks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8v44qBJtykg
I Alone - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5iDCaYy80w

[dangum]

(London, UK - Koko) LIVE returned to London's Camden-town last night to perform for a packed house of die hard fans. We walked right past the Worlds End where Live first performed only 23-years ago in support of our first album. We decided to open the show with Pain Lies On The Riverside in honor of this distant memory. What followed was a surreal evening that saw Chris Shinn literally climb the walls to connect with and entertain an electric crowd. The new material, only available for less than a week, fit in nicely with a strong mixture old songs. What can I say, LIVE is back and possibly better than we've ever been. What a journey. Thanks London - CT

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[ThrowgnCpr]

so cool to see Freaks in the set. That's the Live I love!

[baggieneil]

in the middle of writing my review here's the video of some of the soundcheck my wife recorded
http://youtu.be/QJ98TVoyt4Q

[dangum]

Siren's Call

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bp4EEtXGb0k

[dangum]

The Way Around is Through (soundcheck)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfZ_X6-XU8w

[dangum]

Some photos
http://middleboopmag.com/music/koko/photos-live-koko

[dangum]

Gig review: LIVE, Koko, London, 5 November 2014
Posted on November 10, 2014 by jason

Pennsylvania alt-rock giants Live made an emphatic return to London on Wednesday night to perform their first overseas show with new singer Chris Shinn.

The picturesque Koko in Camden provided the backdrop to fans curious to see whether Shinn (previously with Unified Theory) could replicate the unique persona, voice and legacy of original lead singer Ed Kowalczyk.

The future of the band was left in turmoil in 2009 after Kowalczyk left the band he had fronted for nearly 20 years. A bitter legal dispute followed concerning copyrights of songs, royalties and even use of the band’s name.

Kowalczyk was often portrayed in the press to be the villain of the piece. The remaining band members went so far as to form a new band, named ‘The Gracious Few’ – no doubt a direct dig at Ed’s acrimonious split from his long-time high-school friends.

After eventually recruiting Shinn to front the band, Live re-formed and have spent three years producing their brand new album entitled ‘The Turn’ – their first since 2006’s ‘Songs from Black Mountain’.

Dressed smartly in blue denim, a V-neck grey t-shirt and supporting more hair on his beard than Ed ever had on his head, Shinn unfortunately didn’t quite get off to the best of starts.

The crowd watched on a little uneasy as he nervously, almost painfully punched his way through “Pain Lies On The Riverside”. This was certainly no Ed. The question going through everyone’s mind though– was Chris good enough to sing the classics?

The fans needn’t have worried though as from the following song, Shinn made this concert his own.

“All Over You”, in complete contrast to the first song, was a rousing affair. Shinn had got rid of his acoustic guitar, took centre-stage and showed just what he could do with the mic. If one song instantly endeared Shinn to the fans, this was it.

The change in confidence was clear to see too as he delivered “Selling The Drama” with real poise and precision. Much more comfortable was the new album material from which the band treated us to four songs – “6310 Rogerton Dr”, “Siren’s Call”, “Rattlesnake” and new single “The Only Way Around Is Through”.

Shinn was at such ease now; he jumped into the crowd and sang his heart out amongst the fans. If this was Live’s way of winning over a sceptical crowd, Shinn had clearly won – especially with a wonderful rendition of “Freaks”.

Long-time stalwarts of the band Chad Taylor, Patrick Dahlheimer, Chad Gracey were in fine form too. Female fans screamed at the first few notes of the epic “Lightning Crashes” – a song that has always been close to my heart. If that was good then “The Dolphins Cry” brought the house down.

Earlier in the night, 90’s Brit-pop sensations Republica opened proceedings. Lead singer Saffron was in great form as she belted out classics such as ‘Drop Dead Gorgeous’ and the anthemic ‘Ready Yo Go’. It was a hugely entertaining set with more than a touch of nostalgia thrown in.

The night however belonged to Live.

The band are celebrating the 20 year anniversary of their classic 1994 album ‘Throwing Copper’ from which Shinn delivered amazing renditions of ‘Iris’, ‘Lakini’s Juice’ and ‘I Alone’. A huge standing ovation later – an encore of “White, Discussion” brought a fine end to a memorable evening.

If you thought Live without Ed Kowalczyk was doomed for failure, think again. The hugely impressive Chris Shinn showed there’s life in the old dog yet.

It may not be Live as we know it, but Live 2.0 are a fine band and a worthy chapter to their legacy.

Review by Vikram Sangar (@vsangar)

http://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2014/11/g...-november-2014/

[ThrowgnCpr]

http://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2014/11/g...-november-2014/

a few errors in there regarding which songs were from which albums, but otherwise OK review.