Post by Darren on Aug 15, 2009 9:45:50 GMT
As you may know or posted, jthemod started the Q & A with The Courteeners thread a while back and he went on to say, "I had an idea of a Q & A session with the band. I have had this Ok'd by Darren, and hopefully the band will cooperate & be a nice touch for us fans".
I asked j if he could continue to run the "Q & A".
He sorted out the final questions he wanted the band to answer from a range of mickey-takers to just plain weird!
I then added a few of my own and sent a 'polite but on the verge of begging' email...
Well I never.... I received a reply
So here are the final questions answered, in what I think is the first proper interaction within the forum, not directly but it's the next best thing - Thank you very much lads
Glastonbury 2008 was monumental. John Peel Stage, Saturday afternoon, hadn't been to bed. Perfect.
When the stars align, they truly align. That kind of thing happens once every year.
If you were there, you know how special it was.
Saying that, pretty much everything we've ever done has been regarded, by us, as a success. (apart from the videos - f**k me. The next ones will be killer)
As above my good friends. Although special mention to:
Manchester The Britons Protection 2005
Manchester Jabezz Clegg 2006
Manchester Night and Day 2007
Manchester The Late Room 2007
Halifax 2007 (possibly 2nd after Glastonbury) www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBnlchPXGyg
Doncaster Priory 2007
Manchester Academy 3 2007
Blackburn Cellar Bar 2007
Chester Uni 2007
London Proud Galleries 2007
Manchester Academy 2 2007
London Water Rats 2007
London Kings College 2007
Manchester Ritz 2007
Middlesborough 2008
Sheffield Leadmill 2008 - (even though I was blinded in one eye when someone spilt poppers in my eye. The scarring lasted for months)
London Astoria 2008
Newcastle Academy April 08 & October 08
Every single time we've played in Scotland. Particularly Dundee & Baras. & meeting "the boys" outside Edinburgh April 08.
Liverpool Uni 08
Leeds Uni 08
Fuji Rocks 2008
Tokyo Liquid Rooms 2008
Munich Atomic Cafe 2008
Rome 2008
Manchester Apollo x 2 2008
Liverpool Academy (both) 2009
New York Mercury Lounge 2009
New York Bowery Ballroom 2009
New York Carnegie Hall 2009
Philladelphia Academy Of Music 2009
Alberquerque 2009
Minneapolis 2009
If you had the pleasure of any of the above, may I take this opportunity to thank you greatly. cheers and see you next year x
Starman.
Bottle of Heineiken,
Vodka, Lemo + fresh LIme
Sambuca.
In that order.
I would love to play in your living rooms, but the idea of strictly members doesn't exactly work does it. I know a lad who is 19, he has been to watch us over 20 times and he didn't know about the forum. So where is the reward for him? He has given up holiday days at work, spent the majority of his wages most months and he wouldn't be allowed to go. Plus, the sound would be sh*t.
every night something goes wrong and it's not for me to say what, when, where - but Japan was pretty eventful. in fact, most of our tour nights end in disaster - you brush yourself down and get on with the next day.
Going on the p*ss with Lee Chapman and Leslie Ash in Ibiza was pretty funny. And random. He was slaughtered.
I wouldn't say anything, I'd just look at him until he started crying.
Morrissey was quite good.
Its a Buffalo - last gig on 5th Sept. Get down there.
Relatively late? you lot spend far too much time reading Wikifuckingpedia and all that sh*t. I was dancing like Elvis in the womb. Couldn't keep this kid still. Pick a guitar that you love looking at, because you're gonna be using it every day. Every day. I got my Riviera on my 17th birthday. It's done every gig I have.
It used to be on the bus or on my phone at work, but now I do it on the bus, or on my phone at work.
I would've thought you could've read between the lines. The lines being;
"you're just like plasticine,
being moulded into a Libertine dream,
I feel so sorry for you"
The irony was lost on the press, because for the most part they make their minds up very quickly and dismissive. do they not know there is no music without words.
It's about pretenders. people wanting to be something their not. If you're meant to be a plumber, go and be the best fucking plumber in the world. Make sure you do the best job you can at all times. Follow this guide to life and you will be alright. I am giving life coaching sessions at the following venues.........
For the record, it's
"dream"
not "dreamer". x
A lot.
I've been on there. Most of the people are tops man, it's very warming to have the level of support that we have. I was on a minibus to watch the Music (Kings of Leon) support when I was 15/16. One of the best trips ever. Roses all the way down to Blackpool, Danny Ads birthday. Day on the pier, chippy tea, get boozed up beofre hand, watching bands with your best friends. This is life.
It's so important to make a day of it, the memories stay with you forever man. Amsterdam, I wen to see the strokes in 2005, and the cribs in 2007, amazing man.
Get a forum away day sorted out!
Again, thank you for your continued support on behalf of me and the boys. We're hard at work in Brussels.
Look both ways,
Sunny days,
Jealousy,
Never pays
L x
I asked j if he could continue to run the "Q & A".
He sorted out the final questions he wanted the band to answer from a range of mickey-takers to just plain weird!
I then added a few of my own and sent a 'polite but on the verge of begging' email...
Well I never.... I received a reply
So here are the final questions answered, in what I think is the first proper interaction within the forum, not directly but it's the next best thing - Thank you very much lads
What’s been the best moment in The Courteeners so far ?
Glastonbury 2008 was monumental. John Peel Stage, Saturday afternoon, hadn't been to bed. Perfect.
When the stars align, they truly align. That kind of thing happens once every year.
If you were there, you know how special it was.
Saying that, pretty much everything we've ever done has been regarded, by us, as a success. (apart from the videos - f**k me. The next ones will be killer)
What has been your best gig so far and why?
As above my good friends. Although special mention to:
Manchester The Britons Protection 2005
Manchester Jabezz Clegg 2006
Manchester Night and Day 2007
Manchester The Late Room 2007
Halifax 2007 (possibly 2nd after Glastonbury) www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBnlchPXGyg
Doncaster Priory 2007
Manchester Academy 3 2007
Blackburn Cellar Bar 2007
Chester Uni 2007
London Proud Galleries 2007
Manchester Academy 2 2007
London Water Rats 2007
London Kings College 2007
Manchester Ritz 2007
Middlesborough 2008
Sheffield Leadmill 2008 - (even though I was blinded in one eye when someone spilt poppers in my eye. The scarring lasted for months)
London Astoria 2008
Newcastle Academy April 08 & October 08
Every single time we've played in Scotland. Particularly Dundee & Baras. & meeting "the boys" outside Edinburgh April 08.
Liverpool Uni 08
Leeds Uni 08
Fuji Rocks 2008
Tokyo Liquid Rooms 2008
Munich Atomic Cafe 2008
Rome 2008
Manchester Apollo x 2 2008
Liverpool Academy (both) 2009
New York Mercury Lounge 2009
New York Bowery Ballroom 2009
New York Carnegie Hall 2009
Philladelphia Academy Of Music 2009
Alberquerque 2009
Minneapolis 2009
If you had the pleasure of any of the above, may I take this opportunity to thank you greatly. cheers and see you next year x
If you could have wrote one song what would it be?
Starman.
What’s your favourite alcoholic beverage?
Bottle of Heineiken,
Vodka, Lemo + fresh LIme
Sambuca.
In that order.
Would you consider doing a secret small gig strictly for Snorting & Cavorting forum members?
I would love to play in your living rooms, but the idea of strictly members doesn't exactly work does it. I know a lad who is 19, he has been to watch us over 20 times and he didn't know about the forum. So where is the reward for him? He has given up holiday days at work, spent the majority of his wages most months and he wouldn't be allowed to go. Plus, the sound would be sh*t.
What’s the funniest thing that’s happened to the band when you’ve been on tour/on the p*ss?
every night something goes wrong and it's not for me to say what, when, where - but Japan was pretty eventful. in fact, most of our tour nights end in disaster - you brush yourself down and get on with the next day.
Going on the p*ss with Lee Chapman and Leslie Ash in Ibiza was pretty funny. And random. He was slaughtered.
What would you say to the guy at vinyl exchange Manchester who thought it was appropriate to sell a vinyl given away at one of your gigs, for £80?
I wouldn't say anything, I'd just look at him until he started crying.
Best band you have supported? & Best band that have supported you?
Morrissey was quite good.
Its a Buffalo - last gig on 5th Sept. Get down there.
For Liam. As you started relatively late in the music world, What advice would you give to youngsters in regards to guitars and equipment to use?
Relatively late? you lot spend far too much time reading Wikifuckingpedia and all that sh*t. I was dancing like Elvis in the womb. Couldn't keep this kid still. Pick a guitar that you love looking at, because you're gonna be using it every day. Every day. I got my Riviera on my 17th birthday. It's done every gig I have.
Where would you tend to do most of your writing?
It used to be on the bus or on my phone at work, but now I do it on the bus, or on my phone at work.
There are lots of rumours about the meaning behind Acrylic; can you clear it up for us once & for all?
I would've thought you could've read between the lines. The lines being;
"you're just like plasticine,
being moulded into a Libertine dream,
I feel so sorry for you"
The irony was lost on the press, because for the most part they make their minds up very quickly and dismissive. do they not know there is no music without words.
It's about pretenders. people wanting to be something their not. If you're meant to be a plumber, go and be the best fucking plumber in the world. Make sure you do the best job you can at all times. Follow this guide to life and you will be alright. I am giving life coaching sessions at the following venues.........
For the record, it's
"dream"
not "dreamer". x
Also if you don't mind, I have a few of my own, sorry very forum related:
To follow on from the members question about an S&C gig, how much would it cost to book you for a gig?
To follow on from the members question about an S&C gig, how much would it cost to book you for a gig?
A lot.
If you do get any spare time do any of you go on the forum at all?
I've been on there. Most of the people are tops man, it's very warming to have the level of support that we have. I was on a minibus to watch the Music (Kings of Leon) support when I was 15/16. One of the best trips ever. Roses all the way down to Blackpool, Danny Ads birthday. Day on the pier, chippy tea, get boozed up beofre hand, watching bands with your best friends. This is life.
It's so important to make a day of it, the memories stay with you forever man. Amsterdam, I wen to see the strokes in 2005, and the cribs in 2007, amazing man.
Get a forum away day sorted out!
Again, thank you for your continued support on behalf of me and the boys. We're hard at work in Brussels.
Look both ways,
Sunny days,
Jealousy,
Never pays
L x
Great questions picked by Mr jthemod, every we needed answering. Cheers!
