Trying to upload my videos now; It was such a great day meeting everyone and then the gig. I'll write more later but it was such a good performance - his voice was bang on and he was confident and went for it. Cannot wait for the album and hopefully gigs to promote it.
Aiden on Radio1 atm.. its going well..to be honest though, I'm far too sleepy to be taking this all in...Oh wait, they're playing song now. Farewell, going to snoozee #latenightcatchingupwithme
In other news, great to see that Brighton is going well Keep those who couldn't attend updated
They haven't actually played him on US radio yet, the lady whose twitpic that is just asked them to create him an artist bio on their site. Maybe one day though!
And I can't believe I fell back asleep from half nine til half ten and missed the interview :rolleyes: Did I miss anything interesting?
They haven't actually played him on US radio yet, the lady whose twitpic that is just asked them to create him an artist bio on their site. Maybe one day though!
And I can't believe I fell back asleep from half nine til half ten and missed the interview :rolleyes: Did I miss anything interesting?
Aww..i feel somewhat sad now, but alas, always look on the brightside etc etc. Speaking of which, the Radio1 thing was okay, just some random questions about cheese:rolleyes:, but it was harmless fun i suppose and they played his song. He'll be on it again on a wednesday show in a couple of weeks. So good times ahead:)
Here is a short piece entitled “When I met Aiden Grimshaw and he knew who I was”. @mrstapster
I’ve never really had any interest in meeting famous people, so when we saw Aiden chatting outside the venue, we had a bit of a lurk and I tried to subtly take some photos. Subtlety is not my strong point. He noticed us, recognised Carolyn and beckoned us over.
We got hugs and kisses (oh yes!). I can’t quite remember the order things happened in, but I’m sure pretty much the next thing he said is “are you Unsuitablecrush?” I have no idea how he knew, as I bear no more than a passing resemblance to my DP, hadn’t tweeted much about the festival and hadn’t sent any messages to him about it. I think I giggled, said yes and muttered ‘that’s embarrassing’!
He was lovely though. We had a bit of a chat about the gig, I said that’d I’d been at Kingston and how much he’d improved since then. He was surprised that I’d got out of bed to see him play!
I did not ask one single interesting question or find out any new information. I would be a terrible interviewer.
While I’m writing, I’ll tack on a gig review.
The performance was brilliant! When we saw him last week, my husband said that he needed to work on his stagecraft, which was a fair point then. Not anymore. He was so confident and had buckets of presence. The songs. Well, I love them! I think they’re such quality. I think anyone who has ever been a fan will find at least one that they love.
I ditched my friend in London to go and see this gig. I don’t regret it for a second!
aww, as much as she hates to admit it Aiden does love a bit of Carolyn Very confused as to how he knew who you were though! He must lurk his twitter a lot more than we realise, and he's mentioned he does read this sometimes
So glad everyone had an amazing time and great to hear he is getting into his zone!
Here is a short piece entitled “When I met Aiden Grimshaw and he knew who I was”. @mrstapster
I’ve never really had any interest in meeting famous people, so when we saw Aiden chatting outside the venue, we had a bit of a lurk and I tried to subtly take some photos. Subtlety is not my strong point. He noticed us, recognised Carolyn and beckoned us over.
We got hugs and kisses (oh yes!). I can’t quite remember the order things happened in, but I’m sure pretty much the next thing he said is “are you Unsuitablecrush?” I have no idea how he knew, as I bear no more than a passing resemblance to my DP, hadn’t tweeted much about the festival and hadn’t sent any messages to him about it. I think I giggled, said yes and muttered ‘that’s embarrassing’!
He was lovely though. We had a bit of a chat about the gig, I said that’d I’d been at Kingston and how much he’d improved since then. He was surprised that I’d got out of bed to see him play!
I did not ask one single interesting question or find out any new information. I would be a terrible interviewer.
While I’m writing, I’ll tack on a gig review.
The performance was brilliant! When we saw him last week, my husband said that he needed to work on his stagecraft, which was a fair point then. Not anymore. He was so confident and had buckets of presence. The songs. Well, I love them! I think they’re such quality. I think anyone who has ever been a fan will find at least one that they love.
I ditched my friend in London to go and see this gig. I don’t regret it for a second!
I always watch all the videos that people take at Aiden's gigs and I have to say, they really don't do him justice, his voice is incredible, far better than I'd expected.
He really feels every word he sings and is totally mesmerising to watch. As much as I hate to use the word 'intense', it is the first word that springs to mind when you watch him perform.
I wouldn't hesitate to go see him again (despite my whingeing at the late time change the previous night )
Some pics and videos of Aiden at Coalition. It's more a telling of the day than a review of the gig, as I was struggling to find the words for how good it was, because it was stunningly good.
He was so confident on the stage, and directing the band with little signs and movements to make sure that it was all just right.
Some pics and videos of Aiden at Coalition. It's more a telling of the day than a review of the gig, as I was struggling to find the words for how good it was, because it was stunningly good.
He was so confident on the stage, and directing the band with little signs and movements to make sure that it was all just right.
Great blog!
Aiden will be on T4 next week too. They said it at the end of the show there now.
Oh my goodness UnsuitableAbi, the fact that you mentioned my name made my insides do a little cringe :o:o:o hahaha!! See how far your fame reaches though !! Super lovely to meet you all! How ace was the gig! With all these blogs I did a proper embarrassing twitlonger whoopooo!! Oh dear!!
PS idlewildgirl, I dread to think what Aiden thinks of me! He must think... I have no idea! It's likely best not to imagine!!! hahaha! In any case, I'll listen to him live as often as I am able so I hope that's alright !!!
Oh my goodness UnsuitableAbi, the fact that you mentioned my name made my insides do a little cringe :o hahaha!! See how far your fame reaches though !! Super lovely to meet you all! How ace was the gig! With all these blogs I did a proper embarrassing twitlonger whoopooo!! Oh dear!!
PS idlewildgirl, I dread to think what Aiden thinks of me! He must think... I have no idea! It's likely best not to imagine!!! hahaha! In any case, I'll listen to him live as often as I am able so I hope that's alright !!!
wow, really impressive (and expressive) - massive improvement in just three shows
anyone else having problems watching the fourth video?
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I don't know what but there is something about a man in a carddie that makes me come over all peculiar
*fans herself*
good luck and happy times to those in our number who will be going to see the boy in Brighton today
He looks incredibly beautiful there. It's my new phone screen saver!
And yeah, I hope everyone in Brighton has loads of fun today seeing him. Wish I was there too!
He looks amazing!
Well on twitter, it appears that Aiden has been played on US Radio:
http://pic.twitter.com/xSupVpAN
In other news, great to see that Brighton is going well
Its suddenly dawned on me i said even opposed to evening. Awkward...:p:o
BBC Radio 1 @BBCR1
Morning! Matt Edmondson sits in for Gemma Cairney on this sunny Sunday morning. He'll be talking to Aiden Grimshaw later!
They haven't actually played him on US radio yet, the lady whose twitpic that is just asked them to create him an artist bio on their site. Maybe one day though!
And I can't believe I fell back asleep from half nine til half ten and missed the interview :rolleyes: Did I miss anything interesting?
Aww..i feel somewhat sad now, but alas, always look on the brightside etc etc. Speaking of which, the Radio1 thing was okay, just some random questions about cheese:rolleyes:, but it was harmless fun i suppose and they played his song. He'll be on it again on a wednesday show in a couple of weeks. So good times ahead:)
I’ve never really had any interest in meeting famous people, so when we saw Aiden chatting outside the venue, we had a bit of a lurk and I tried to subtly take some photos. Subtlety is not my strong point. He noticed us, recognised Carolyn and beckoned us over.
We got hugs and kisses (oh yes!). I can’t quite remember the order things happened in, but I’m sure pretty much the next thing he said is “are you Unsuitablecrush?” I have no idea how he knew, as I bear no more than a passing resemblance to my DP, hadn’t tweeted much about the festival and hadn’t sent any messages to him about it. I think I giggled, said yes and muttered ‘that’s embarrassing’!
He was lovely though. We had a bit of a chat about the gig, I said that’d I’d been at Kingston and how much he’d improved since then. He was surprised that I’d got out of bed to see him play!
I did not ask one single interesting question or find out any new information. I would be a terrible interviewer.
While I’m writing, I’ll tack on a gig review.
The performance was brilliant! When we saw him last week, my husband said that he needed to work on his stagecraft, which was a fair point then. Not anymore. He was so confident and had buckets of presence. The songs. Well, I love them! I think they’re such quality. I think anyone who has ever been a fan will find at least one that they love.
I ditched my friend in London to go and see this gig. I don’t regret it for a second!
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So glad everyone had an amazing time and great to hear he is getting into his zone!
Can't wait for his proper tour now!
Aww thanks for this
I always watch all the videos that people take at Aiden's gigs and I have to say, they really don't do him justice, his voice is incredible, far better than I'd expected.
He really feels every word he sings and is totally mesmerising to watch. As much as I hate to use the word 'intense', it is the first word that springs to mind when you watch him perform.
I wouldn't hesitate to go see him again (despite my whingeing at the late time change the previous night
Some pics:
http://twitpic.com/9kcq1a
http://twitpic.com/9kcqbz
http://pic.twitter.com/bM1giBvg
http://pic.twitter.com/mMCOj8Oy
http://pic.twitter.com/pRj7LHx3
A couple of vids:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1g39MHXzf1k&list=HL1336866007&feature=mh_lolz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tl58XPYIXn4
He was so confident on the stage, and directing the band with little signs and movements to make sure that it was all just right.
Great blog!
Aiden will be on T4 next week too. They said it at the end of the show there now.
http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/Search/Search.aspx?contractUrl=2&language=en-GB&family=editorial&p=aiden+grimshaw&assetType=image
Here's my videos here!!!
http://youtu.be/xiMqiDyeLV4
http://youtu.be/2UeHbThi1jE
http://youtu.be/IEKXvxQgCIg
http://youtu.be/wwtAm2S_SMQ
PS idlewildgirl, I dread to think what Aiden thinks of me! He must think... I have no idea! It's likely best not to imagine!!! hahaha! In any case, I'll listen to him live as often as I am able so I hope that's alright
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01hj78r/Gemma_Cairney_Matt_Edmondson_sits_in_for_Gemma/
Matt mentions the twitter campaign to get Aiden signed and he confirms he was signed during the tour.
And here's another pic from last night
http://lockerz.com/s/208693261
I haven't seen it anywhere other than here yet. Lots of people have had the same problem though. Hopefully they'll upload it to YouTube
http://www.flickr.com/photos/veronikamoore/7185057618/
http://lockerz.com/s/208794181
http://pic.twitter.com/NFnudYUX
http://lockerz.com/s/208693261
Unfortunately, Gigwise missed the gig as they weren't aware of the venue & time change, as did others by the sound of it
http://www.gigwise.com/reviews/live/72959/Saturday-120512-The-Great-Escape-day-three-@-Brighton
wow, really impressive (and expressive) - massive improvement in just three shows
anyone else having problems watching the fourth video?