Don't look down and never look back

[tasyfa]

The Astoria in London is a cavernous space awash in darkness: the floor, ceiling, balcony, railings, bars, stairs, stage are all matte black wood, faded in places to a deep charcoal from age and wear. It seems limitless at first glance, so little illumination in the room that it's impossible to see the signs placed at either end pointing down inky

Comments

[beelzezuk]

That is a wonderful description of the venue and I am really pleased you enjoyed the show. The song spamming will commence (and Sylv's offering pretty pictures too :D)

Iit was a fantastic day and lovely to finally meet you. Next stop Reading ;)

Btw, got your text but have no credit to reply. Happy you're back safe :)

[tasyfa]

I'm all for pretty pictures (big surprise, I'm sure). I didn't expect you to text back anyway as you were travelling together.

[ext_77294]

but I discovered that I can, in fact, do the barrier thing.

Being up front rocks. :D Glad you had a good time!

[tasyfa]

It really was a fascinating and wonderful place to see a gig. It's criminal, really, that it's slated for demolition to make way for stuff for the Olympics. :( I'm so glad I got to see a band there before it was gone.

[looking_spiffy]

It's criminal, really, that it's slated for demolition to make way for stuff for the Olympics. :(

Shit, I didn't even know that. :( That's the second famous London venue to go in the last few years, after the Hammersmith Palais. Gah.

Glad you had a fun time, you rocker, you. ;)

[tasyfa]

Yeah, Sylv knew it was on the endangered list, but got confirmation from some others in the audience whilst we were standing around waiting that the papers approving the demolition have been signed and there's nothing that can be done about it at this point. It really sucks