Comments on: Portsmouth Is Love (Day 5)

By: Rich

Rich — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:07:21 +0000

I’ve been trying to remember for the last couple of days when it was I first saw the Wildhearts; I think it must have been when they toured supporting the Almighty way back when.

I’ve been out of touch with matters for quite a while, but having bought and been impressed by Chutzpah! I noticed the gig coming up at the Wedge, virtually in my back yard, so I thought I’d reacquaint myself.

I’m really glad I did. Really glad? No… incredibly glad. Simply the best concert I’ve been to by any band for years. The rapport Ginger has with the band’s fans is unique and just brilliant. Every person in the room was made to feel welcome and appreciated and I spent the whole night grinning from hearing superb music and genuinely funny banter.

That respect is reflected in what became a 100 minute set too. When you look at virtually any band who’s sprung up in the last few years struggling to reach the 60 minute mark in front of massive audiences you have to wonder what they’re playing at ripping fans off like that, but the Wildhearts delivered in spades and gave a real impression of having fun while doing it. How cool is it to know your stuff so well that you can pretty much make up a set list as you’re going along and still provide a killer delivery?

I even found myself embarrassed by Ginger’s thanks to the crowd for allowing the band to play Chutzpah! in its entirety. It’s a fantastic album, why apologise for bringing it to fans live? Be proud! I’m proud to have been there for a flawless night and proud to call myself a fan again. Long live the Wildhearts!

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By: Robert Whetton - Dorset Events Photographer

Robert Whetton - Dorset Events Photographer — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:55:27 +0000

B.I.C next time boys, come down to sunny Bournemouth

do No Americana and Spiders want to see some shots from Monday?

By: Harrogate Steve

Harrogate Steve — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:58:32 +0000

I spent 3 months working in Pompey, its ace there is so many good tattoo parlours. Anyway will be seeing you in leeds and then london sheperds bush as me and me lass are taking a trip down there fo’t weekend.
Enjoy y’sens!

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:06:53 +0000

Seeing you at the Wedge was my first time, and it was one of the best gigs i’ve been to this year. Hope that you come back again

Also, the new album is fantastic, and it was awesome to hear it all live

By: Elle

Elle — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:04:44 +0000

My 2nd wildhearts gig, every bit as awesome as the last – perhaps more so being in my hometown.. However if Ginger had a poke around the little shop on Albert Rd – namely an orange-fronted den of random shit (good shit I might add) called DressCode, where I usually work, on my day off, I shall be very sad indeed. In fact, I might do a little cry.
But still, The Wildhearts make every other attempt at music look a bit bollocks.

By: Bobo

Bobo — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:11:18 +0000

went to uni at pompey and you’ve made me all nostalgic Ginger. Especially mentioning Albert Road. I used to live at no. 65. so pleased to hear you are playing Chutzpah in its enterity.Looking forward to the London gig even more if that was possible! x

By: Mark Golden

Mark Golden — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:28:06 +0000

Great set. Great night. Great fucking band!

Come back soon.

We need you!

By: buckers

buckers — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:08:23 +0000

cheers for last night it was a belter thought the chutzpah track had finished me off but i found some energy from somewhere.wanted to say hi to ginger when he walked past me but he was on the phone.
black spiders were great too.enjoy the rest of the tour.

By: Basher

Basher — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:05:26 +0000

Hey Guy’s

I was at the wedgewood rooms last night, and as usual, you guy’s rocked…! It was about the 7th time I’ve seen you, and you get better and better each time. Thanks again for a great gig.