Comments on: Adam Ant at The Anvil, Basingstoke

By: cjy

cjy — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 23:37:27 +0000

great review – makes me even more excited for his coming gig in L.A.!

By: seal610

seal610 — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:07:57 +0000

Excellent review Rob. Reading it made me feel like I was there listening and watching you. You made the concert come to life through your writing. You are absolutely right about Adam having amazing stage presence and is an exceptional performer. Having seen all of his concerts in the past, I am truly looking forward to seeing him here in October in NYC. I, honestly, wasn’t sure what to expect since his comeback but after reading your review I am assured that it will be a spectular performance.

By: Mummychoc

Mummychoc — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 20:43:18 +0000

Great review, Rob. I was in Row F and was also apprehensive about a seated gig but I had the most amazing view of the whole stage, whilst being at eye level with Adam. I literally stood there drinking it up (and confusing myself trying to take pics with my old digital camera- gave up in the end and concentrated on the music!).
I agree that Adam did seem a bit quiet, tired I thought. I hope he gets a good rest before the next few gigs he has coming up! Having said that, the music was still amazing, his voice spot on and the double drummers just add excitement and intensity to the set. I was fascinated by Yola on drums, she was amazing! I can’t wait for my next Antfix!

By: JennAgain

JennAgain — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 15:45:24 +0000

Thanks for writing such a thoughtful review of the show. It’s great for those of us who won’t be able to see him perform until the US tour to be able to know that it will absolutely be worth the wait. It’s also nice to read a review from the perspective of a fan but is also objective. -Jen

By: Bertie Crookshank

Bertie Crookshank — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 14:59:45 +0000

A great review of Adam Ants concert in Basingstoke. I went to see him at the Applecart Festival in London and he didn’t even say anything at that one. You are right Adam Ant has got “Something” That man could just stand still and do nothing but still be sexy. He’s amazing and this is great. Loved reading it.

By: Patti Doyle

Patti Doyle — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 01:53:15 +0000

This review makes me feel young again. I am transported in time when Adam Ant toured the world and I was a crazy teenager and a groupie. So well written, I can hear the music playing as I read. I want to be there, in the front row with the author feeling the beat and singing along. I do intend to see Adam Ant in October in Philadelphia. Thanks to the author of this article, I am more excited than ever.

By: TeamAdamAnt

TeamAdamAnt — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 01:37:44 +0000

Great review Rob! Must have been hard to appraise for once rather than singing along! Well done matey, a very well written piece I must say! Whetted my appetite for my next gig. Sounds like Adam is doing a similar set to the last gig and my only gig ever which was last year…I can’t wait to see Adam 3 times this year, first of which is next week! Woo-hoo!

By: sally fisher

sally fisher — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 22:00:26 +0000

My 3rd Ant gig in 18 months and I agree with everything Rob said above, the man is an absolute genius at entertaining although I felt this one lacked the personal touch I had found at the other gigs. l adore Adam and love everything he does also and he certainly hasn’t lost his touch….. And Rob you were more than welcome to observe from the front with the rest of us…. Still a great atmosphere and can’t believe we were so close to the man himself. Anyone who hasn’t seen him should go and see just how good he is, I May be biased but I already have two more gigs booked ))