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The Damned: Live Performances - 2008
The list of shows for 2008 is complete (lists for some years are very much 'work in progress').
Wednesday 31 December 2008 - The Blender at Gramercy, New York, USAComments: CANCELLED - due to 'severe illness'.
Tuesday 30 December 2008 - The Chance, Poughkeepsie, New York, USAComments: Advertising for this show was just starting to appear on the web as the tour was cancelled, but the date was never officially confirmed.
Tuesday 30 December 2008 - Virgin Megastore, Times Square, New York, USAComments: CANCELLED - due to 'severe illness'.
Monday 29 December 2008 - Black Cat, Washington, USAComments: CANCELLED - due to 'severe illness'.
Monday 22 December 2008 - Komedia, Brighton, England, UK
Set: 1 Of The 2, Neat Neat Neat, Under The Wheels, Disco Man, Dr Woofenstein, Perfect Sunday, Under The Floor Again, Love Song, Second Time Around, Shallow Diamonds, History Of The World, Wait For The Blackout, Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, New Rose, Plan 9 Channel 7, Dark Asteroid. encore - Sanity Clause, Eloise, Stretcher Case, Smash It Up, Happy Talk.
Comments: Support unknown. 'Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde' featured additional unexpected drums... puzzling some of the band... it would appear that Monty played a drum piece on the keyboard in error. There was a false start to 'Plan 9 Channel 7' (because Monty was not ready?) and the number was restarted. 'Happy Talk' was a sing-a-long version to the outro music.
Saturday 20 December 2008 - Roadmender, Northampton, England, UK
Set: There'll Come A Day, Neat Neat Neat, Under The Wheels, Fan Club, Dr Woofenstein, Democracy, Under The Floor Again, Love Song, Second Time Around, Shallow Diamonds, Alone Again Or, Danger To Yourself, Curtain Call, New Rose, Dark Asteroid. encore - Sanity Clause, Stretcher Case, Ignite, Smash It Up, Happy Talk.
Comments: Support from Slick's Kitchen & Devilish Presley. 'Smash It Up' was followed by a young lad being brought on stage... at first just making a solo noise on Captain Sensible's guitar... but then other band members playing and singing along in a short made-up piece. Johnno was invited on stage during the sing-a-long version of 'Happy Talk' to the outro music.
Friday 19 December 2008 - Carling Academy, Oxford, England, UK
Set: There'll Come A Day, Neat Neat Neat, Just Hangin', Fan Club, Dr Woofenstein, Democracy, Under The Floor Again, Love Song, Second Time Around, Shallow Diamonds, Help, Danger To Yourself, Limit Club, New Rose, Dark Asteroid. encore - Little Miss Disaster, Stretcher Case, Sanity Clause, Ignite, Smash It Up, Happy Talk.
Comments: Support from Slick's Kitchen & Devilish Presley.The inclusion of 'Limit Club' in the set, following numerous requests from fans during the tour, was the first known appearance of this number live since 1987. 'Happy Talk' was a sing-a-long version to the outro music.
Thursday 18 December 2008 - Robin 2, Bilston, England, UK
Set: There'll Come A Day, Neat Neat Neat, Under The Wheels, Fan Club, Dr Woofenstein, Democracy, Under The Floor Again, Love Song, Second Time Around, Shallow Diamonds, Alone Again Or, Danger To Yourself, Curtain Call, New Rose, Dark Asteroid. encore - Antipope, I Feel Alright, Sanity Clause, Stretcher Case, Smash It Up, Happy Talk.
Comments: Support from Slick's Kitchen & Devilish Presley. 'Antipope' was added to the intended set following requests from the audience. Jock Blyth of GBH guested on guitar for 'I Feel Alright'. 'Happy Talk' was a fairly lengthy sing-a-long to the outro music.
Wednesday 17 December 2008 - Guildhall, Gloucester, England, UK
Set: There'll Come A Day, New Rose, Just Hangin', Fan Club, Dr Woofenstein, Democracy, Under The Floor Again, Love Song, Second Time Around, Shallow Diamonds, Alone Again Or, Danger To Yourself, Neat Neat Neat, Dark Asteroid. encore - Sanity Clause, Stretcher Case, Ignite, Smash It Up, Happy Talk
Comments: Support from Slick's Kitchen & Devilish Presley. A short piece of 'Drinking About My Baby' preceded 'Ignite', following an audience request, but soon meandered off. 'Happy Talk' was short and was the now familiar sing-a-long to the outro music.
Tuesday 16 December 2008 - The Point, Cardiff, Wales, UK
Set: There'll Come A Day, New Rose, Under The Wheels, Fan Club, Dr Woofenstein, Democracy, Under The Floor Again, Love Song, Second Time Around, Shallow Diamonds, Alone Again Or, Danger To Yourself, Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, Neat Neat Neat, Dark Asteroid. encore - Sanity Clause, Stretcher Case, Ignite, Smash It Up, Happy Talk.
Comments: Support from The Monty Dons, Slick's Kitchen and Devilish Presley. Paul Gray guested, replacing Stu West, on bass for 'Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde'. For 'Neat Neat Neat', additional guest Bryn Merrick took to the stage and the 2 ex-Damned members and Stu West all played bass. 'Happy Talk' was a short sing-a-long version to the outro music.
Sunday 14 December 2008 - Carling Academy, Bristol, England, UK
Set: There'll Come A Day, Neat Neat Neat, Just Hangin', Fan Club, Dr Woofenstein, Democracy, Under The Floor Again, Love Song, Second Time Around, Shallow Diamonds, Alone Again Or, Curtain Call, New Rose, Dark Asteroid. encore - Sanity Clause, Stretcher Case, Ignite, Smash It Up, Happy Talk.
Comments: Support from Slick's Kitchen & Devilish Presley. Stupidity prior to 'Ignite' included an ad hoc version of 'Wot'. 'Happy Talk' was a sing-a-long version to the outro music.
Sunday 14 December 2008 - Shepherd's Bush Empire, London, England, UKComments: Intended 'Academy in the UK 2008' show that was CANCELLED early in the year.
Saturday 13 December 2008 - Forum, London, England, UK
Set: There'll Come A Day, Neat Neat Neat, Under The Wheels, Fan Club, Shallow Diamonds, Democracy, Under The Floor Again, Love Song, Second Time Around, Curtain Call, New Rose, Dark Asteroid. encore - Stretcher Case, Ignite, Smash It Up, Happy Talk.
Comments: Rebellion festival. Intended support - Picture Frame Seduction, The Rabble, Goldblade, The Shapes, Radio Stars, TV Smith, 999, UK Subs, The Yobs, Penetration, Johnny Moped. A Short rendition of 'Wot' (of sorts) followed 'Ignite'. 'Happy Talk' was a short sing-a-long version to the outro music.
Saturday 13 December 2008 - Shepherd's Bush Empire, London, England, UKComments: Intended 'Academy in the UK 2008' show that was CANCELLED early in the year.
Friday 12 December 2008 - Corporation, Sheffield, England, UK
Set: There'll Come A Day, Neat Neat Neat, Just Hangin', Fan Club, Dr Woofenstein, Democracy, Under The Floor Again, Love Song, Second Time Around, Shallow Diamonds, Alone Again Or, Curtain Call, New Rose, Dark Asteroid. encore - Stretcher Case, Eloise, Smash It Up, Happy Talk.
Comments: Support from Devilish Presley. Slick's Kitchen should also have been in support but did not make it to the venue. 'Eloise' was unintended but added to the encore having been requested by the audience.
Thursday 11 December 2008 - Waterfront, Norwich, England, UK
Set: Jet Boy Jet Girl, Love Song, Happy Talk, Sanity Clause, There'll Come A Day, Neat Neat Neat, Just Hangin', Fan Club, Dr Woofenstein, Democracy, Under The Floor Again, Shallow Diamonds, Alone Again Or, Curtain Call, New Rose, Dark Asteroid. encore - Stretcher Case, Smash It Up (part 2 only).
Comments: Support from Slick's Kitchen & Devilish Presley. Dave Vanian was late for the gig as he was caught in traffic and The Damned began the performance without him due to time restraints... Captain Sensible taking-up vocal duties until part way through 'Sanity Clause' when Dave Vanian took to the stage. There was an amusing moment during the gig when Dave was about to start 'Love Song' with a "Just For You"... and Pinch replied "I've got news for you, we've already played it". Lack of time resulted in the short encore with the single part of 'Smash It Up' being played. Johnno was invited on stage for his birthday prior to 'Smash It Up', and a short rendition of 'When I'm 64' was sung by the Captain... he remained on stage until the end of the show... singing along and joining in with the closing banter.
Wednesday 10 December 2008 - M Club, Crewe, England, UK
Set: There'll Come A Day, Neat Neat Neat, Just Hangin', Fan Club, Dr Woofenstein, Democracy, Under The Floor Again, Love Song, Second Time Around, Shallow Diamonds, Alone Again Or, Curtain Call, New Rose, Dark Asteroid. encore - Happy Talk, Ignite, Stretcher Case, Perfect Sunday, Smash It Up.
Comments: Support from Slick's Kitchen & Devilish Presley. 'Happy Talk' was preceded by merchanise lady, Jed, on stage being wished a happy birthday. 'Perfect Sunday' was added to the encore having been requested by an audience member.
Tuesday 9 December 2008 - The Queen's Hall, Narberth, Wales, UK
Set: There'll Come A Day, Maid For Pleasure, Fan Club, Dr Woofenstein [may have appeared elsewhere in the set], Eloise, Under The Floor Again, Love Song, Second Time Around, Shallow Diamonds, Alone Again Or, Curtain Call, Neat Neat Neat, Dark Asteroid. encore - Something Else, New Rose, Ignite, Smash It Up, Master Of The Universe (?).
Comments: Support from Slick's Kitchen and Devilish Presley. Nik Turner of Hawkwind fame joined the band on stage, playing saxaphone, from 'Neat Neat Neat' onwards and lead vocal on the song said to be 'Master Of The Universe' During 'Smash It Up', Captain Sensible disappeared into the crowd whilst playing guitar.
Sunday 7 December 2008 - Butlin's, Minehead, England, UK
Set: There'll Come A Day, Neat Neat Neat, Maid For Pleasure, Fan Club, Dr Woofenstein, Ignite, Under The Floor Again, Love Song, Second Time Around, Smash It Up, Alone Again Or, Curtain Call, New Rose, Dark Asteroid.
Comments: Billed as All Tomorrow's Parties festival. Support from Slick's Kitchen and Devilish Presley. 'Happy Talk' was sung at some stage... probably as a sing-a-long version to the outro music.
Saturday 6 December 2008- Liquid Room, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Set: There'll Come A Day, Neat Neat Neat, Under The Wheels, Fan Club, Dr Woofenstein, Democracy, Under The Floor Again, Love Song, Second Time Around, Shallow Diamonds, Alone Again Or, Curtain Call, New Rose, Dark Asteroid. encore - Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, Stretcher Case, Ignite, Smash It Up.
Comments: Support from Slick's Kitchen and Devilish Presley. A snippet of 'Wot' followed 'Ignite'.
Friday 5 December 2008 - Academy, Manchester, England, UK
Set: There'll Come A Day, Neat Neat Neat, Under The Wheels, Fan Club, Dr Woofenstein, Democracy, Under The Floor Again, Love Song, Second Time Around, Shallow Diamonds, Alone Again Or, Curtain Call, New Rose, Dark Asteroid. encore - Stretcher Case, Ignite, Happy Talk, Smash It Up.
Comments: Support from Slick's Kitchen and Devilish Presley. The official setlist showed the encore as 'Nature's Dark Passion', 'Ignite' and 'Smash It Up'... though as can be seen, they actually dropped 'Nature's Dark Passion'... but included 'Stretcher Case' and 'Happy Talk'.
Thursday 4 December 2008 - Irish Centre, Leeds, England, UK
Set: There'll Come A Day, 1 Of The 2, Neat Neat Neat, Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, Under The Wheels, Fan Club, Dr Woofenstein, Democracy, Under The Floor Again, Love Song, Shallow Diamonds, She, Danger To Yourself, Curtain Call, New Rose, Dark Asteroid. encore - Stretcher Case, Eloise, Ignite, Melody Lee, Smash It Up, Happy Talk.
Comments: Support from Slick's Kitchen and Devilish Presley. Two women joined the band on stage at the beginning of 'Eloise'... one called Eloise, resulting in the message boarder Eloise also being invited to the stage, and all 3 then dancing to the number. 'Melody Lee' was added to the set after heckling from the crowd. The two women initially on stage during 'Eloise' returned to the stage for 'Smash It Up', leading to Captain Sensible slinging his guitar around one of them towards the end of the song - some attempted (out of tune) playing(?) resulted in the Captain singing the short vocal 'Happy Talk' to the ensuing noise.
Wednesday 3 December 2008 - The Venue, Derby, England, UK
Set: There'll Come A Day, 1 Of The 2, Neat Neat Neat, Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, Under The Wheels, Fan Club, Dr Woofenstein, Democracy, Under The Floor Again, Love Song, Shallow Diamonds, She, Danger To Yourself, Curtain Call, New Rose, Dark Asteroid. encore - Disco Man, Ignite, Smash It Up.
Comments: Support from Slick's Kitchen and Devilish Presley. The wrong intro was played for 'She'... Captain Sensible inadvertently playing the opening to 'Curtain Call'. Similarly, for 'Disco Man' there was actually a restart, after he wrongly began playing 'Dozen Girls'. Johnno was on stage for 'Smash It Up'.
Tuesday 2 December 2008 - Junction, Cambridge, England, UK
Set: There'll Come A Day, 1 Of The 2, Neat Neat Neat, Maid For Pleasure, Under The Wheels, Fan Club, Dr Woofenstein, Democracy, Under The Floor Again, Love Song, Shallow Diamonds, She, Danger To Yourself, Curtain Call, New Rose, Dark Asteroid. encore - Eloise, Ignite, Happy Talk, Smash It Up, Stretcher Case.
Comments: Support from Slick's Kitchen and Devilish Presley. Lead guitar on 'Neat Neat Neat' was played by Eddie Legend of Mad 3 with Captain Sensible playing bass. 'Dark Asteroid' now takes on a new twist... with additional tom toms brought on stage, from this night, for both Captain Sensible and Monty. A short piece of 'Arnold Layne' prefaced 'Happy Talk' and an Adam & The Ants ditty (comprising bits of'Antmusic' and 'Stand and Deliver') followed 'Happy Talk'.
Sunday 30 November 2008 - Picturedome, Holmfirth, England, UK
Set: There'll Come A Day, 1 Of The 2, Neat Neat Neat, Maid For Pleasure, Under The Wheels, Fan Club, Dr Woofenstein, Democracy, Under The Floor Again, Love Song, Shallow Diamonds, She, Danger To Yourself, Curtain Call, New Rose, Dark Asteroid. encore - Noise Noise Noise, Ignite, Happy Talk, Smash It Up.
Comments: Support from Slick's Kitchen.
Saturday 29 November 2008 - Empire, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Set: There'll Come A Day, 1 Of The 2, Neat Neat Neat, Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, Under The Wheels, Fan Club, Dr Woofenstein, Democracy, Under The Floor Again, Love Song, Shallow Diamonds, She, Danger To Yourself, Curtain Call, New Rose, Dark Asteroid. encore - Noise Noise Noise, Ignite, Smash It Up.
Comments: Support from The Dangerfields. Snippets of 'Arnold Layne' and 'The Snooker Song' followed 'She', plus a piece of 'Mull Of Kintyre' preceded 'Smash It Up'.
Friday 28 November 2008 - Button Factory, Dublin, Eire
Set included: There'll Come A Day, Neat Neat Neat, Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, Under The Wheels, Fan Club, Dr Woofenstein, Democracy, Under The Floor Again, She, Danger To Yourself, Curtain Call, New Rose, Dark Asteroid, Noise Noise Noise, Ignite, Smash It Up.
Comments: Support unknown.
Wednesday 26 November 2008 - Heywood Civic Centre, Heywood, England, UK
Set: There'll Come A Day, Neat Neat Neat, Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, Under The Wheels, Fan Club, Dr Woofenstein, Under The Floor Again, Shallow Diamonds, She, Noise Noise Noise, Eloise, Dark Asteroid, Ignite, Smash It Up.
Comments: Make a Noise 2 - In aid of the Sophie Lancaster Foundation. Also on the bill - Spirit Of The Alarm, Ded Mole Crikit and Eustacia Vye.
Saturday 22 November 2008 - Extra, Recanati, ItalyComments: Brief details appeared on www but later shown as CANCELLED - there was never any official confirmation for this show.
Wednesday 19 November 2008 - Carling Academy, Islington, London, England, UK
Set: There'll Come A Day, 1 Of The 2, Neat Neat Neat, Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, Under The Wheels, Fan Club, Dr Woofenstein, Democracy, Under The Floor Again, Love Song, Shallow Diamonds, She, Noise Noise Noise, Absinthe, Danger To Yourself, Curtain Call, New Rose, Dark Asteroid. encore - Nature's Dark Passion, Stretcher Case, Ignite, Happy Talk, Smash It Up.
Comments: Announced officially as the 'album launch gig'. Support from Devilish Presley. ...Captain Sensible and Monty joining Pinch at the drum kit to perform on ' Dark Asteroid' starts to become a regular live feature.
Sunday 16 November 2008 - Talking Heads, Southampton, England, UK
Set: There'll Come A Day, 1 Of The 2, Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, Under The Wheels, Fan Club, Dr Woofenstein, Democracy, Under The Floor Again, Shallow Diamonds, She, Absinthe, Danger To Yourself, Curtain Call, Dark Asteroid. encore 1 - Nature's Dark Passion, Ignite, Smash It Up. encore 2 - Stretcher Case, New Rose.
Comments: Support from Scarlet Soho. Captain Sensible and Monty joined Pinch at the drum kit to perform on ' Dark Asteroid'. A short piece of the 'Happy Talk' melody was played on Monty's keyboard, by the Captain, following 'New Rose'.
Saturday 15 November 2008 - Talking Heads, Southampton, England, UK
Set 1: 13th Floor Vendetta, Shallow Diamonds, 1 Of The 2, Dozen Girls, Stretcher Case, There'll Come A Day, Shadow Of Love, Danger To Yourself, Generals, Alone Again Or, Ignite.
Set 2: Nature's Dark Passion, Wait For The Blackout, Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, Curtain Call, Under The Wheels, Born To Kill, Fan Club, Dr Woofenstein, Noise Noise Noise, Under The Floor Again, Street Of Dreams, Absinthe, Democracy, She, Dark Asteroid, New Rose, Happy Talk.
Comments: Two bands in support - The Flying Alexanders and an unidentified band. Gig played as 2 sets with roughly half an hours break between the two. 'Dark Asteroid' turned into an extended jam that included excerpts of 'Pushin' Too Hard', 'Break On Through' and 'The End'.
Sunday 2 November 2008 - Downtown Brewing Company, San Luis, Obispo, California, USAComments: Last minute cancellation due to illness of Dave Vanian.
Sunday 2 November 2008 - Velvet Jones, Santa Barbara, California, USAComments: Details were initially available on the www but never officially confirmed.
Saturday 1 November 2008 - House of Blues, San Diego, California, USA
Set: Generals, Stretcher Case, Dozen Girls, Neat Neat Neat, Shallow Diamonds, Democracy, Antipope, Under the Floor Again, There'll Come A Day, 1 of the 2, Perfect Sunday, Dr Woofenstein, She, New Rose, Wot, Little Miss Disaster, Smash It Up, Eloise, Ignite.
Comments: Support from The Adolescents. 'Ignite' included part of 'Pushin' Too Hard'. Whilst the start and finish of the set is confirmed, the running order for the rest of the set is unknown - therefore, songs shown in the set above make up the entire set, but the running order of those given is unclear.
Friday 31 October 2008 - House of Blues, Hollywood, California, USA
Set: Nature's Dark Passion, Stretcher Case, Dozen Girls, Neat Neat Neat, Shallow Diamonds, Democracy, Pushin Too Hard, Antipope, Under the Floor Again, There'll Come A Day, 1 of the 2, Perfect Sunday, Dr Woofenstein, She, New Rose, Little Miss Disaster, Ignite, Smash It Up. encore - Eloise, Happy Talk, Ignite.
Comments: Support from The Woolly Bandits and The Adolescents. The vocals on 'Pushin Too Hard' were shared with Sky Saxon of The Woolly Bandits.
Thursday 30 October 2008 - House of Blues, Anaheim, California, USA
Set included: Nature's Dark Passion, Stretcher Case, Dozen Girls, Neat Neat Neat, Shallow Diamonds, Democracy, Antipope, Under the Floor Again, There'll Come A Day, 1 of the 2, Perfect Sunday, Dr Woofenstein, She, New Rose, Little Miss Disaster, Ignite, Smash It Up, Eloise.
Comments: Support from The Woolly Bandits and The Adolescents.
Wednesday 29 October 2008 - Blank Club, San Jose, California, USA
Set: Generals, Stretcher Case, Dozen Girls, Neat Neat Neat, Shallow Diamonds, Democracy, Antipope, Under the Floor Again, There'll Come A Day, 1 of the 2, Perfect Sunday, Dr Woofenstein, She, New Rose, Little Miss Disaster, Smash It Up. encore - Eloise, Ignite.
Comments: Support advertised as The Sermon.
Tuesday 28 October 2008 - Slim's, San Francisco, California, USA
Set: Generals, Stretcher Case, Dozen Girls, Neat Neat Neat, Shallow Diamonds, Democracy, Antipope, Under the Floor Again, There'll Come A Day, 1 of the 2, Perfect Sunday, Dr Woofenstein, She, New Rose, Little Miss Disaster, Smash It Up, Nature's Dark Passion, Eloise, Ignite.
Comments: Support from The Dilettantes and The Adolescents. Monty sang vocals for Nature's Dark Passion.
Sunday 24 August 2008 - Carling Academy, Newcastle, England, UKComments: This 'Academy in the UK 2008' show had been originally intended for 1 June, was subsequently rescheduled, but later cancelled by the organisers.
Saturday 23 August 2008 - Carling Academy, Bristol, England, UKComments: This 'Academy in the UK 2008' show was reorganised from 31 May but was also subsequently cancelled by the organisers.
Friday 22 August 2008 - New Deer Showground, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
Set: Love Song, Second Time Around, I Just Can't Be Happy Today, 13th Floor Vendetta, Born To Kill, Neat Neat Neat, History of The World, Eloise, New Rose, Antipope, Jet Boy Jet Girl, Plan 9 Channel 7, Ignite, Smash It Up.
Comments: Wizard Festival. Dave Berk played drums for The Damned instead of Pinch on this occasion - a statement on officialdamned.com prior to the event stated 'The Damned will be playing at the Wizard Festival in Aberdeen, this August. However, due to family commitments at that time, Pinch is unable to play this show. In an effort to satisfy festival organisers and demand from fans, The Damned have invited their old pal and Johnny Moped's stickman, Dave Berk, to sit in'. Other bands intended for the 'Voodoo Stage' (mainstage) this day were - Celtallica, Union Avenue, The Cinematics and Supergrass. Apparently 'Ignite' was (in the words of a contributor), shambolic, the timing all being wrong.
Sunday 3 August 2008 - Picturedrome, Holmfirth, England, UK
Set: Love Song, Second Time Around, I Just Can't Be Happy Today, 1 of the 2, 13th Floor Vendetta, I Fall, Neat Neat Neat, Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, History of The World, Eloise, New Rose, Antipope, Plan 9 Channel 7, Ignite, Smash It Up. encore - Jet Boy Jet Girl, Wait For The Blackout, Looking At You.
Comments: Support from Rhombus. Damned roadie, 'Magic' Dave of 4FT Fingers, took over drumming duties for 'New Rose' when Pinch had to quickly leave the stage due to an upset stomach.
Saturday 2 August 2008 - Vivaz, Scarborough, England, UK
Set: Love Song, Second Time Around, I Just Can't Be Happy Today, 13th Floor Vendetta, Born To Kill, I Fall, Neat Neat Neat, Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, History of The World, Eloise, New Rose, Antipope, Plan 9 Channel 7, Ignite, Smash It Up. encore - Stretcher Case, Jet Boy Jet Girl, Wait For The Blackout, Looking At You.
Comments: Support from Blind Pilot. Stage antics during the encore included a short rendition of The Stranglers 'Peaches' and a discussion about the television show 'Rainbow'.
Friday 1 August 2008 - JB's, Dudley, England, UK
Set: Love Song, Second Time Around, I Just Can't Be Happy Today, Born To Kill, 13th Floor Vendetta, I Fall, Neat Neat Neat, Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, History of The World, Eloise, New Rose, Antipope, Plan 9 Channel 7, Ignite, Smash It Up. encore1 - Stretcher Case, Jet Boy Jet Girl, Wait For The Blackout, Looking At You. encore 2 - Disco Man, Happy Talk.
Comments: Support from Elle Diablo. Many of the audience had left the or were leaving the building as the band returned for a second encore. Captain Sensible confused everyone in the band by starting with the riff to 'Dozen Girls', in error, rather than 'Disco Man' - so the start of this number was slightly muddled.
Thursday 31 July 2008 - The Palace, Bridgwater, England, UK
Set: Love Song, Second Time Around, I Just Can't Be Happy Today, Born To Kill, 13th Floor Vendetta, I Fall, Neat Neat Neat, Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, History of The World, Eloise, New Rose, Antipope, Plan 9 Channel 7, Ignite, Smash It Up. encore - Jet Boy Jet Girl, Wait For The Blackout, Looking At You.
Comments: Support from Fizzy Milk. 'Looking At You' included the chorus of 'Venus' by Shocking Blue.
Saturday 26 July 2008 - Fredrikstad, Norway
Set: Love Song, Second Time Around, I Just Can't Be Happy Today, Born To Kill, 13th Floor Vendetta, I Fall, Neat Neat Neat, Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, History of The World, Eloise, New Rose, Antipope, Plan 9 Channel 7, Ignite, Smash It Up. encore - Jet Boy Jet Girl, Wait For The Blackout, Looking At You.
Comments: Maanefestivalen. Last minute replacements at the festival to replace Carbon Silicon.
Sunday 6 July 2008 - Stoke Park, Guildford, England, UK
Set: New Rose, I Fall, Disco Man, Magic Potion, 1 of the 2, History of the World, Neat Neat Neat, Jet Boy Jet Girl, Eloise, Ignite, Smash It Up.
Comments: Guilfest. Advertised line-up for the this stage (The Commercial Radio Mainstage) was The Australian Pink Floyd Show, From The Jam, Zucchero, Boss Hoss, The Damned, Cerys Matthews, Never The Bride, The Rock Choir.
Monday 23 June 2008 - Perron 55, Venlo, Netherlands
Setlist: Love Song, Second Time Around, I Just Can't Be Happy Today, 1 of the 2, I Fall, Neat Neat Neat, History of The World, Eloise, New Rose, Antipope, She, Smash It Up. encore - Wait For The Blackout, Stretcher Case, Noise Noise Noise.
Comments: The actual set on the night differed from that of the setlist given above- for instance, 'She' was not played, 'Jet Boy Jet Girl' was added (Dave Vanian walking through the audience while Captain Sensible sang). Captain also did an audience walk - during Smash It Up (pt1). There were also brief parts of 'Wot' and 'Happy Talk'. 'Melody Lee' began the encores (with prolonged intro because the rest of the band weren't yet back on stage).
Monday 23 June 2008 - Oberwerth Sportshal, Koblenz, GermanyComments: Initially advertised show that was never confirmed. Intended support to Die Arzte.
Sunday 22 June 2008 - S Oliver, Arena, Wurzburg, Germany
Set included: New Rose, I Fall, Disco Man, 1 of the 2, History of The World, Help, I Feel Alright, Neat Neat Neat, Smash It Up, Jet Boy Jet Girl, Eloise, Shadow of Love, Ignite.
Comments: Support to Die Arzte.
Saturday 21 June 2008 - City of Iron, Ferropolis, near Dessau, Germany
Set included: Eloise.
Comments: Support to Die Arzte. Also on the bill - Panteon Rococo.
Thursday 19 June 2008 - Voxhall, Aarhus, Denmark
Set: unknown.
Comments: Support from The Guv'nors.
Wednesday 18 June 2008 - Knust, Hamburg, Germany
Set: unknown.
Comments: Support from Armstrong.
Tuesday 17 June 2008 - Zwischenfall, Bochum, Germany
Set: unknown.
Comments: Support from The Go Faster Nuns, though they had to end their performance due to a destroyed amplifier after about 5 songs.
Monday 16 June 2008 - Paard Van Troje, Den Haag, Netherlands
Set: Love Song, Second Time Around, I Just Can't Be Happy Today, 1 Of The 2, Shadow Of Love, Neat Neat Neat, History Of The World, Eloise, 13th Floor Vendetta, New Rose, Antipope, Ignite, Smash It Up. encore 1 - Jet Boy Jet Girl, Wait For The Blackout, Stretcher Case, Noise Noise Noise. encore 2 - Looking At You.
Comments: Support from The Deaf and Sonic Litter. Prior to 'Jet Boy Jet Girl' in the first encore, a short piece of 'Walking On The Moon' [The Police] was played.
Sunday 15 June 2008 - De Kade, Grote Zaal, Zaandam, Netherlands
Set: Love Long, Second Time Around, I Just Can't Be Happy Today, 1 of the 2, I Fall, Neat Neat Neat, History of The World, Eloise, New Rose, Antipope, She, Smash It Up. encore - Wait For The Blackout, Jet Boy Jet Girl, Stretcher Case, Noise Noise Noise.
Comments: Support from Tenement Kids and The Reactionaries. 'Jet Boy Jet Girl' was an additional song, not on the setlist.
Saturday 14 June 2008 - Poppodium Iduna, Drachten, Netherlands
Set: Jet Boy Jet Girl, Happy Talk, Glad It's All Over, Love Long, Second Time Around, I Just Can't Be Happy Today, 1 of the 2, I Fall, Neat Neat Neat, History of The World, Eloise, New Rose, Antipope, She, Smash It Up. encore - Wait For The Blackout, Jet Boy Jet Girl, Stretcher Case, Noise Noise Noise, .
Comments: Support from Billy No mates. Dave Vanian was late on stage so the Captain sang the first numbers..
Friday 13 June 2008 - Gibus, Paris, France
Set included: Love Song, Second Time Around, I Just Can't Be Happy Today, 1 of The 2, I Fall, Neat Neat Neat, History of The World, Eloise, New Rose, Antipope, Smash It Up, Wait For The Blackout, Stretcher Case, Wot.
Comments: Support from Undercover Slut.
Sunday 1 June 2008 - Carling Academy, Newcastle, England, UKComments: 'Academy in the UK 2008' show rescheduled for Sunday 24 August.
Saturday 31 May 2008 - Carling Academy, Bristol, England, UKComments: 'Academy in the UK 2008' date altered to Saturday 23 August.
Saturday 17 May 2008 - County Showground, Alwalston, Peterborough, England, UK
Set: Love Song, Second Time Around, I Just Can't Be Happy Today, Dozen Girls, 1 of The 2, I Fall, Neat Neat Neat, Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, History of The World, Eloise, New Rose, Antipope, Plan 9 Channel 7, Nasty, She, Smash It Up. encore - Curtain Call, Wait For The Blackout, Stretcher Case, Noise Noise Noise.
Comments: BMF Motorcycle Show. Also down to appear for the Saturday entertainment for this 3-day motorcycle event were - afternoon: One Flew Over, Everafta, The Rumur, Floors + Walls; and evening: The Hoggz, Sisters of Murphy and Hooker.
Sunday 11 May 2008 - Musicdrome, Milan, Italy
Set included: Love Song, I Just Cant Be Happy Today, Dozen Girls, 1 of The 2, I Fall, Neat Neat Neat, Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, History of The World, Eloise, New Rose, Antipope, Plan 9 Channel 7, Nasty, She, Ignite, Smash It Up, Wait For The Blackout, Stretcher Case, Noise Noise Noise.
Comments: Support from The Mugshots.
Friday 9 May 2008 - Park at the Faculty of Philosophy, Novi Sad, Serbia
Set: Love Song, Second Time Around, I Just Can't Be Happy Today, Dozen Girls, 1 Of The 2, I Fall, Neat Neat Neat, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, History Of The World, Eloise, New Rose, Antipope, Plan 9 Channel 7, Nasty, She, Ignite, Smash It Up, Alone Again Or, Wait For The Blackout, Stretcher Case, Noise Noise Noise.
Comments: Rhythm of Europe Festival. Blitzkrieg, Rag Man and Piknik were supposedly on the billing.
Sunday 4 May 2008 - Carling Academy, Birmingham, England, UK
Set: Love Song, Second Time Around, I Just Can't Be Happy Today, 1 of The 2, I Fall, Neat Neat Neat, History of The World, Eloise, New Rose, Antipope, Nasty, Smash It Up. encore - Wait For The Blackout, Shut It, Noise Noise Noise.
Comments: The only one of numerous planned 'Academy in The UK 2008' events that survived without cancellation. Support from Buzzcocks, The Beat, Mad Sin, GBH, Zounds, UK Subs, Deadline, Spunge, Drongo For Europe, New York Alcoholic Anxiety Attack (NYAAA), The Cute Lepers and Dragster. Late cancellations that could be seen on much advertising at the time were Rezillos, The Grit and 4FT Fingers. Prior to 'Neat Neat Neat' there was a false start to 'History Of The World' - Monty having started the number too early in the set.
Saturday 3 May 2008 - 12 Bar, Swindon, England, UK
Set: Love Song, Second Time Around, I Just Can't Be Happy Today, Dozen Girls, 1 of The 2, I Fall, Neat Neat Neat, Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, History of the World, Eloise, New Rose, Antipope, Plan 9 Channel 7, Nasty, She, Ignite, Smash It Up. encore - Curtain Call, Wait For The Blackout, Shut It, Noise Noise Noise.
Comments: No support act. Prior to 'Eloise', tomfoolery on stage included a short rendition of Da Da Da [originally by The Trio] played as Blah Blah Blah (a reference to Captain Sensible's Blah Party). Before 'Ignite', on stage banter included reference to Brian May of Queen - resulting in a short piece of God Save The Queen [traditional] being played.
Saturday 3 May 2008 - Carling Academy, Liverpool, England, UKComments: Planned 'Academy in the UK 2008' show that was subsequently CANCELLED by the organisers.
Friday 2 May 2008 - Gagarin 205, Athens, Greece
Set: I Just Can't Be Happy Today, Neat Neat Neat, Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, History of The World, Eloise, New Rose, Antipope, Plan 9 Channel 7, Nasty, She, Ignite, Smash It Up. encore - Melody Lee, Wait For The Blackout, Shut It, Noise Noise Noise.
Comments: Support from The Mighty Shakers and The Illusion Fades. The setlist showed 'Curtain Call' rather than 'Melody Lee', but apparently audience calls for 'Melody Lee' saw this track played instead.
Thursday 1 May 2008 - Principal Club Theatre, Thessalonika, GreeceComments: CANCELLED - promoter pulled the intended gig the week prior to the show.
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