Dogpool gig cancelled!

Post by **Rodney Blackstaff** » 30 Jul 2011, 16:51

Just had a phone call from Shaggy to say that tonights gig has been cancelled by the venue!

Band are currently on the road to gig but they have heard thru twitter that the management have pulled the gig due to the excuse that they are moving pubs!

Needless to say that Shaggy is right pissed off!

If anyone knows anybody going and can contact them please can you let them know its off please!

Thanks!

peasant · Post by **peasant** » 30 Jul 2011, 17:05

I just rang the pub and they said there was only a reggae disco tonight, no bands! But there were still adverts up advertising a 'Stranglers tribute band' outside the pub just a couple of days ago!

Post by **Fatbusjim** » 31 Jul 2011, 11:37

Statement from the SO website:

VENUE PULL GIG HOURS BEFORE START...!!!
I have just received a number of phone calls from furious and disbelieving band members and crew informing me that tonight's gig at the New Dog Pool Hotel has been CANCELLED BY THE VENUE, AND THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE COURTESY TO INFORM ANYBODY OF THEIR OUTRAGEOUS STUNT. Shaggy called from a motorway service station a short distance from Birmingham, after spending hours earlier loading up the van with the band's vast array of equipment...a strenuous and time consuming business at the best of times. They found out via somebody posting a message on 'Twitter'! Shaggy rang the venue to speak to Janet (who booked the band) but she was, conveniently, unavailable. The guy he did speak to cut him off mid-call and they now refuse to answer the phone at all...their sheer ignorance is apalling. There was a brief sentence about them moving pubs apparently, but they are still working at the venue because it's still open for business, indeed they have a DJ booked for tonight!...A feeble excuse, truth be told. Firstly we wish to apologize to anyone planning on making the journey, you will appreciate that this is just as devastating for the band too. Secondly, if you wish to get an explanation from the venue (good luck) then try ringing 0121 471 1910 and asking for Janet. Maybe you'll get a response and a reason...then again...

Post by **shazzer** » 31 Jul 2011, 21:05

Thanks for letting us Girlies know before we travelled-Stranglers bongo drums worked a treat :-).

Post by **NMH1965** » 31 Jul 2011, 22:30

I had to have a curry with a couple mad birds because this gig was cancelled

Post by **shazzer** » 31 Jul 2011, 23:04

Punishment...........!

Bubba · Post by **Bubba** » 31 Jul 2011, 23:13

They should have continued on to the gig and dealt out some justice.

Fucking disgraceful.

Post by **miserablewoman** » 01 Aug 2011, 19:30

Bubba wrote:They should have continued on to the gig and dealt out some justice

... er, we still talking about those couple of mad birds here?!?

Anyway NMH1965, that's no way to talk about your daughter!

Post by **50millionwatches** » 03 Aug 2011, 00:54

Appalling attitude towards the band and travelling fans.
Fucking boycott this shit-hole at all costs in the future.

Post by **Burn e 77** » 03 Aug 2011, 09:54

50millionwatches wrote:Appalling attitude towards the band and travelling fans.
Fucking boycott this shit-hole at all costs in the future.

Hi Sid, well said mate

PS I met You, Claire, Pidge and Al hillier at the Hope n Anchor gig...... " Straighten Out"
Burn e 77

toneinstoke · Post by **toneinstoke** » 03 Aug 2011, 12:44

lucky for me i read the post before i set out, ( 120 mile round trip )

boycott the shit hole
hope to get upto bolton next time your playing there.

24 days to preston

leskei · Post by **leskei** » 03 Aug 2011, 20:45

toneinstoke wrote:lucky for me i read the post before i set out, ( 120 mile round trip ) boycott the shit hole
hope to get upto bolton next time your playing there.

24 days to preston

that will be saturday night then

see you there
railway music venue bolton

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