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Brilliant Big Country
Absolutely brilliant gig. The band were on top form and filled this great wee venue
Posted by Graham on 30/10/2024
Big Country, The Flowerpot, Derby - 24th October 2024
Great bands, great music, good venue.
Mike Peters was amazing, what a hero! Great songs, great story, really got the crowd going. Big Country have so many great songs. The sound was a bit iffy to begin with, but once it was sorted they were excellent. A great night!
Posted by Dave W on 28/10/2024
BIG COUNTRY 'RETURN TO STEELTOWN' + MIKE PETERS, De Valence Pavilion, Tenby - 25th October 2024
Brilliant night!
One of the best nights I've had at the Tivoli. Mike Peters was amazing as were Big Country
Posted by Carlag on 28/10/2024
Big Country & The Alarm, The Tivoli, Buckley - 26th October 2024
Big Country were amazing. Incredible evening. Thank You All.
I've been wanting to see Big Country for a very long time. I couldn't afford it in the 80s and artists often bypass Yorkshire where I live. The band played all their wonderful top tunes. Superlative playing by the band. The mixing was okay but sometimes you couldn't hear all the subtlety of sound in the guitars. Great to be so close to the stage, even at the back of the room, as it is a small venue. The venue staff and crowd were all welcoming and very friendly. I also loved their enthusiasm. Many people were there to support the local Mike Peters (Alarm) who was also excellent. Great voice still. It made it doubly lovely because of his associations with Big Country. I must say that the venue was a bit uncomfortable at times. It was extremely hot and seemed overcrowded. It was difficult to keep your footing with so many people crammed together, especially with so many "over-boisterous" large men there. It was good job they were all very good-natured and no one had any bad intent - it was just they were really enjoying themselves and a bit "unaware" of their impact on smaller people in the crowd. But it got a bit too much at times and you had to take care not to get knocked over, trodden on, or get an elbow in the face as they raised their arms to sing. I noticed that most, if not all of the women had had to move to the back of the room, where you also had to take care not to get accidentally shoved down some steps. Having said that, it was brilliant to be in a venue that wasn't all glitz and "on the make". It is a really genuine place and part of its community, and the clients obviously love and relish their music. It reminded me of the local venues of my youth. And I would definitely go back again. My son who I was with, lives further west in Wales had never seen anything like it. He loved it and said it was one of the very best music places he had ever been to. He also loved the music. He was familiar with if from me playing it all the time. We had an amazing night. Well done to all the totally top-notch musicians. We are amazed at your skills, talent and friendliness. Keep performing all of you. We really appreciate that you do. (Love and support to Mike Peters also. He has a load of spirit..) Well done too, to all the staff at the Tivoli. You are doing a fantastic job. And well done to all the crowd- music lovers and really genuine people.
Posted anonymously on 28/10/2024
Big Country & The Alarm, The Tivoli, Buckley - 26th October 2024
The Alarm 5*
Went In Support of Big Country but was very disappointed with their boring intro & performance. Mike Peters was excellent & gets the crowd involved with his excellent persona & voice, he made the visit worthwhile for us.
Posted by Angie B on 28/10/2024
Big Country & The Alarm, The Tivoli, Buckley - 26th October 2024
Big Country are a Scottish rock band formed in Dunfermline, Fife, in 1981, known for their distinctive sound that blends rock with Scottish folk influences. The classic lineup included Stuart Adamson (vocals, guitar), Bruce Watson (guitar), Tony Butler (bass guitar), and Mark Brzezicki (drums). Their music is characterised by its anthemic, guitar-driven sound and evocative lyrics, often drawing on themes of Scottish identity and pride.
The band shot to fame with the release of their debut album, The Crossing, in 1983, which included iconic tracks like "In a Big Country" and "Fields of Fire." These songs showcased their unique blend of soaring guitar riffs and folk-inspired melodies, earning them critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. Their follow-up albums, Steeltown (1984) and The Seer (1986), cemented their place in rock history, with both albums continuing the theme of Scottish pride and offering more chart-topping singles.
In 2001, lead singer and guitarist Stuart Adamson passed away, which marked a significant moment in the band’s history. However, the surviving members decided to carry on Adamson's legacy, reforming in 2007 with new members. Since then, Big Country has continued to tour and record, introducing their music to new generations of fans while staying true to the anthemic rock and folk style that made them famous. The band’s enduring presence in the music world is a testament to their timeless sound and the impact they’ve had on both the Scottish music scene and global rock music.