Posted by Alec on March 20, 2007, 1:22 pm, in reply to "Re: BFD RIO'S CLOSING - LET US REMINISCE!!" I do remember when you could go in Rio's on a Friday night and see loads of people you knew, who were all friendly. I could go there on my own and spend ages just walking round chatting to folks and meeting new people. There was at least something pumping out of the PA that you could relate to. When the whole nu-metal thing started happening, it kinda got a bit ugly. The younger crowd had bigger chips on their shoulders and you were no longer met with smiles and grins. I think in some respects that trend continued and the nu-metal kids devolved into chavs and the so called "metal" music became even more indistinguishable from shit dance music. Then there's this "emo" thing that I don't really understand at all as I am over 30. They seem harmless enough? Has anyone been to Rio's recently on a Friday night? It's bloody awful! No, I mean it's worse than that! And on a Saturday, you never know if it is gonna actually be a rock night these days. So maybe the Gasworks doesn't quite grab that magic of yesteryear pubs and clubs but I know where I am with the place and I have had some great nights in there. --Previous Message--
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I dunno, I think contemporary mainstream metal lost its way (in Rio's anyway). They have never been that big on underground music up there anyway. Sure, the gigs were good but the disco that followed never followed the theme of the gig.
: 'I suppose it was a good place to meet people
: and form good friendships before the scene
: got even more fractured and elitist than
: ever. '
:
: Do you really think that is what has
: happened to the scene?
:
: I can't make up my mind. Sometimes I am
: inclined to agree and sometimes I think it's
: just me.
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: Thing is, it's not really closing as such.
: Just moving. Or something. Anyway, it's been
: a bit rubbish the last few years.
:
: I remember when you could still have a good
: slam and take responsibility for your own
: actions before the whole litigation fear
: happened.
:
: Turning up for my first gig with
: Bloodstream, setting up and hearing my bass
: through that PA... that was a bit of a high
: point for me. Before that, I suppose it was
: a good place to meet people and form good
: friendships before the scene got even more
: fractured and elitist than ever.
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: --Previous Message--
: I have to write 800 words on it and I'm
: loving
: the comments I've had back so far!!! So
: please fire away, I've got one week to write
: it though so asap if you can and please
: spread the word so i can capture the true
: Rio's! My contact details are at bottom of
: other post, thanks so much x
: --Previous Message--
: Bloody hell, do i have a tale or two about
: that place, how long have you got??? haha
:
: --Previous Message--
: Hallo there,
:
: I'm doing an article for mono zine, looking
: back at Bfd Rios since its closing, and was
: hoping you could help.....
:
: All i ham asking for is some reflections on
: Bradford Rio, particularly from those of you
: that I know practically grew up in there,
: needed by this Friday per-lease .
: Can you dust write a few lines telling me
: your best bits, songs they played that are
: so so Rio Rocks!
: Funny characters in there, any memorable
: gigs, memorable staff (ahem!), what you love
: to hate about the place, how many years you
: been going, etc etc
: please please pretty please...i know you've
: all got things to say bout it, and tales to
: tell!
:
: It will all be anonymous, please contact
: anyone else you know who went there a lot
: too for a couple of comments and let me have
: them too, so so grateful xxx
:
: Fank You Fank you, please reply and get
: contacting yer rios buddies!
:
: annaree xxx (aka anne-marie)
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: You can send any comments via
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: http://www.myspace.com/annareeannaroo
: or
: annarooster@googlemail.com
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