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Where should we drink before the Belfast gig?

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Started by Dermot in Therapy? Live

Well?

(Before changing the message boards’ software in August 2007 this discussion contained a poll, which may return in the future)

Posted on Fri, 30 May 2003 at 13:24

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TotallyRandomNick wrote:

im up for drinking anywhere man, we should defiantely have a WOM get together anyway…

Posted on Fri, 30 May 2003 at 14:23

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Alternative Ulster wrote:

Title: Lavery’s Back bar

I’ll know very soon whether it’s sorted or not, but there may be a pre-gig party of sorts in the Lavery’s Back Bar.

For those of you who don’t know it, it’s a legendary wee bar at the back of the Lavery’s Complex. There will be a DJ there to play your favourite tunes, which beats the crappy Jukebox in Katy Daly’s hands down.

Posted on Fri, 30 May 2003 at 14:54

#3

dano wrote:

Nick, do you want me to send you my mobile phone number or vice versa so we can arrange to meet up there… one week! The countdown hath begun!

Posted on Fri, 30 May 2003 at 19:46

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dano wrote:

Or anybody else going for that matter!

Posted on Fri, 30 May 2003 at 19:48

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jayjay wrote:

I’m just new, but i’m gonig ot that gig all the way from scotland, so count me in for the pregig drinkingness. :)

Posted on Sat, 31 May 2003 at 03:17

#6

TotallyRandomNick wrote:

@dano

sure mate if you wanna contact me just drop me an email: discracelands@hotmail.com :D

Posted on Sat, 31 May 2003 at 17:16

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Hairy Joe wrote:

How do you get to Lavery’s?

Posted on Sat, 31 May 2003 at 17:47

#8

dano wrote:

Nick..you have mail!

Posted on Sat, 31 May 2003 at 18:04

#9

dano wrote:

Oh yeah, anybody else up for a beer up before the gig e-mail me at danmmndoughnuts@hotmail.com

Anybody from the area willing to be our good pub guide for the night is encouraged to get in touch!

WOM-bling free!

Posted on Sat, 31 May 2003 at 18:52

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hoochalobster (Sarah) Super Moderator wrote:

Hairy Joe wrote:

How do you get to Lavery’s?

http://upmystreet.com/map.php3?l1=BT7+1RS

The address is 12-16 Bradbury Place, BT7 1RS Hope that helps :)

Posted on Sat, 31 May 2003 at 19:30

#11

Hairy Joe wrote:

Who all’s headed to Lavery’s? It sounds like a good place for Wombles to meet up…

Posted on Sat, 31 May 2003 at 20:02

#12

hoochalobster (Sarah) Super Moderator wrote:

I think it would be best if we all meet there. Hopefully Alternative Ulster will be able to get the DJ sorted etc and make it into a bit of a party for us. I’m also told it’s not far from the gig venue so it suits all round :)

Is anyone else staying at Belfast International Youth Hostel, btw?

Posted on Sat, 31 May 2003 at 20:48

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mikeymoko wrote:

Laverys sounds sweet to me, pity its a shithole tho!

Mike

Posted on Sun, 1 June 2003 at 12:09

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Dermot wrote:

mikeymoko wrote:

Laverys sounds sweet to me, pity its a shithole tho!

Mike

hehe… why do u think i left it off the poll?

Posted on Sun, 1 June 2003 at 15:23

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TotallyRandomNick wrote:

hoochalobster wrote:

Is anyone else staying at Belfast International Youth Hostel, btw?

yeah me and my mates are stayin there. we could all get 1 dorm or something…

Posted on Sun, 1 June 2003 at 17:23

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Alternative Ulster wrote:

Title: Any requests?

A DJ has been sorted for the Back Bar in Lavery’s, so if you have any particular tastes in music you’d like catered to - shout about it here!

It should be a nice wee place for a party, plus it’s where I first met Michael McKeegan. The chat I had with him then proved to be a starting point for the course of events that led to this gig happening.

Posted on Sun, 1 June 2003 at 19:07

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msd wrote:

TotallyRandomNick wrote:

yeah me and my mates are stayin there. we could all get 1 dorm or something…

Bah, it’s now fully booked. Anyone else staying at The Linen House Hostel (Paddy’s Backpackers)?

Posted on Sun, 1 June 2003 at 19:38

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hoochalobster (Sarah) Super Moderator wrote:

TotallyRandomNick wrote:

yeah me and my mates are stayin there. we could all get 1 dorm or something…

I think it’s all fully booked so I don’t think we’ll be allowed to do room switching - I reckon there’ll be a communal area though so we can all lurk about in there, heh heh :D

A.U. - cheers for sorting out the DJ, much appreciated. Keep the music heavy ;) And thanks for meeting Michael and making the gig happen, also very darn nice of you!

Posted on Sun, 1 June 2003 at 20:59

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mikeymoko wrote:

looks like its gonna be Lavery’s! any chance of gettin the band down for a few after their soundcheck, or even after the gig?

Mike

Posted on Sun, 1 June 2003 at 22:50

#20

Alternative Ulster wrote:

It was a chance meeting really, I was DJing at the time, my partner in crime spotted Michael at the bar so I picked out Accelerator and gave it a whirl. That got the ball rolling.

There may now be an after-party in Rampage Skatepark, with yet another DJ. Looks like it could be party-central!

Andy had suggested having a shindig after so hopefully they will be able to make it. Maybe they’ll be up for a pre-gig drink too.

Posted on Sun, 1 June 2003 at 22:53

#21

Hairy Joe wrote:

Where is Rampage Skatepark?

Posted on Sun, 1 June 2003 at 23:23

#22

hoochalobster (Sarah) Super Moderator wrote:

I’m assuming Rampage Skatepark is a club and not an actual skatepark? Is it close to the venue?

Posted on Sun, 1 June 2003 at 23:25

#23

Alternative Ulster wrote:

At the top of the Boucher Rd, where it meets Tates Avenue. About a 10 minute walk from the venue.

It is an actual skatepark too!

Posted on Sun, 1 June 2003 at 23:26

#24

hoochalobster (Sarah) Super Moderator wrote:

Well okay, as long as we don’t have to actually skate :D

Posted on Sun, 1 June 2003 at 23:29

#25

Hairy Joe wrote:

Well I’ll be at Lavery’s and the gig, dunno about the after party stuff - depends on whether we get taxi back home or stay with a mate.

Really looking forward to this!

Posted on Mon, 2 June 2003 at 00:00

#26

mrk wrote:

Alternative Ulster wrote:

At the top of the Boucher Rd, where it meets Tates Avenue. About a 10 minute walk from the venue.

It is an actual skatepark too!

I’m sorry to play the “scary Belfast” card, but is it really wise to be walking down Tates Avenue after the gig? The area isn’t exactly renowned for friendliness.

If you’re going down there, I suggest you take a taxi - a pain in the arse I know, but probably a lot safer.

mrk

Posted on Mon, 2 June 2003 at 08:56

#27

Alternative Ulster wrote:

I live at the top of Tates Avenue, and I’ve never had any negative experiences. There is more chance of something bad happening in the City centre in my opinion.
It’s probably always better to get a taxi though.

Posted on Mon, 2 June 2003 at 10:20

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mrk wrote:

Alternative Ulster wrote:

I live at the top of Tates Avenue, and I’ve never had any negative experiences. There is more chance of something bad happening in the City centre in my opinion.
It’s probably always better to get a taxi though.

Completely disagree - I feel perfectly safe in the city centre - not so safe off the Lisburn Road. Different strokes for different folks :-)

Just thought it was better to be on the safe side - with people coming from the mainland and maybe further afield for the gig, I would rather they didn’t walk around at night - wouldn’t be the first time people picked on tourists.

mrk

Posted on Mon, 2 June 2003 at 11:19

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Alternative Ulster wrote:

I don’t want to start a big debate on the whole thing here, and I agree it’s better to get a taxi. But I’ve seen many fights in the City Centre - Shaftbury Sq, Royal Avenue, University St etc - but I’ve never witnessed any trouble at all on the Lisburn Rd.

Posted on Mon, 2 June 2003 at 11:41

#30

Hairy Joe wrote:

I’ve had trouble off the Lisburn Road AND in the City Centre. I once walked from Adelaide to the Crown and I got given hassle by a bunch of drunks near Shaftsbury Square.

I also once got trouble outside the Northern Whig. Which is pretty near city Centre.

Posted on Mon, 2 June 2003 at 17:19

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