Stockton Calling - who are your 'must see' acts?

[newyddion]

Turns out I’m not off to see Sarah Johnsone now as we’re playing the same time as her

Avalanche Party?

 

[Paterson]

I'm not familiar with Sticky's. Is it a new name for somewhere?

 

[Scrug]

First time at Stockton Calling and looking forward to it.
Going to try and plan a route to get to see all 10 venues - is that possible?

They’re all within walking distance, for all the best laid plans my best experiences have been when I’ve just wandered around aimlessly and ended up seeing a complete random.

 

[Scrug]

I'm not familiar with Sticky's. Is it a new name for somewhere?

It’s a relatively new venue mate, Sticky Fingers, it’s on Prince Regent St just down from Ku.

 

[Paterson]

It’s a relatively new venue mate, Sticky Fingers, it’s on Prince Regent St just down from Ku.

Right next door and upstairs? Or further down?

 

[newyddion]

NICE GUY. Avalanche Party are absolutely phenomenal mind.

Ooh.. just checked yoose out on Spotify. That my plan out of the window!

 

[Scrug]

Ooh.. just checked yoose out on Spotify. That my plan out of the window!

Haha I was only joking mate, we play Teesside all the time so if there’s someone you really want to see around then go for it!

 

[asredastheycome]

Here is as promised Playlists for all the stages for this year’s Stockton Calling 2023

The lists are sorted to follow Clashfinder so it runs from ARC>>>>>>STICKY’S. Acts are listed from bill toppers down to opening acts. I have included songs from all artists(except Haunted Hair who don’t seem to be on Spotify). Artists may get 3 or even 4 songs if I really like them on a sliding scale to 1 if they are not my cup of tea. That’s not to say those with only one song is bad in fact quite the opposite in some cases but they just were not for me. Hope this helps you plan your day. I have to go back and listen again now as I have a thousand songs going round my head.

I will post this on a separate thread when I get time.



ARC STAGE

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NplEGrCoF2p8yj9KQ1bZK?si=fac2fa0396054d23

KU BAR STAGE

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4r7mL7WjP20BEYDyJU24Up?si=ab3bbaefb177491f

GEORGIAN STAGE

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3OEJSOriY7Hwgu4eGjczrp?si=b1cd990bbf384c53

ARC 2 STAGE

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Pfb33anUmd7yhp8Z7ZZze?si=4e453a2df71547ea

THE SOCIAL ROOM STAGE

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6746ShvoYKyBR2ejB3G9DB?si=a1414a73a1ec46bf

GREEN ROOM STAGE

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ejsZdvLxvN5kiFAKIV8ol?si=b28feacd6ba44ac4

THE LINK STAGE

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4YP5OHMupc6uMZOFf5J01t?si=542d6fb1f4c24ae9

N.E VOLUME STAGE

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0TdGsfK49QFU4z2Hgz7yhM?si=ea773a663c5449c7

STORYTELLERS STAGE

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/62brhw6ujiERLaJ0sogduR?si=aa0f6611835c4a1d

STICKEY’S STAGE

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/41Pk2kjRHmg2Bf6FxGtgih?si=644c9c8db01145cd

 

[asredastheycome]

And for all those who like their eggs in one basket the full playlists rolled into one.

Stockton Calling 2023 - The Full Monty

Stockton Calling 2023 - The Full Monty · Playlist · 199 songs · 3 likes

open.spotify.com

 

[indeedido]

Surprised The Pale White are playing - a real coup IMHO.

 

[Lefty]

Right next door and upstairs? Or further down?

Opposite side of the road, about 40 yards further down.

 

[Paterson]

Thanks Lefty. Stockton really is doing well for venues these days.

 

[Lefty]

Thanks Lefty. Stockton really is doing well for venues these days.

It is.

The Social is the venue next door to Ku Bar and upstairs.

 

[asredastheycome]

I'm not familiar with Sticky's. Is it a new name for somewhere?

Sticky's is a great venue for rock/indie bands but on first listen most of the bands performing are so middle of the road they should have white lines up their backs. Most not all. Hopefully when I get back to listen to playlists more might come out to entice me there.

 

[Paterson]

Sticky's is a great venue for rock/indie bands but on first listen most of the bands performing are so middle of the road they should have white lines up their backs. Most not all. Hopefully when I get back to listen to playlists more might come out to entice me there.

Thanks for the heads up. I'll have to pop in for at least one band though, just to have a look at the place.

 

[Lefty]

Thanks for the heads up. I'll have to pop in for at least one band though, just to have a look at the place.

Michael Gallagher is good, but at that time he is going to clash with some very good bands.

 

[Paterson]

I've seen him before and enjoyed him, but I'll probably give him a miss to take in someone new.

 

[asredastheycome]

Thanks for the heads up. I'll have to pop in for at least one band though, just to have a look at the place.

Paterson don't let me put you off. Have a listen the bands there might be right up your street. Saw Bob Vylan at last years S.C and he was awesome and venue was so good.
As Lefty says Michael Gallagher is decent but clashes with a lot of good acts.

 

[fmttmadmin]

I sometimes think I should make an effort to work out in advance who to see, but in reality I'm happy enough to just wander around and catch bands at random. If I like them I'll stick around, if not I'll move on again. It means that I tend to see a lot of part-sets but, having a short attention span, I'm fine with that.

I like the random approach and that has the added advantage that if a venue is full I just turn around and go somewhere else and so avoid disappointment of missing out.

 

[Scrug]

Sticky's is a great venue for rock/indie bands but on first listen most of the bands performing are so middle of the road they should have white lines up their backs. Most not all. Hopefully when I get back to listen to playlists more might come out to entice me there.

Surprising that! A lot of the acts on that stage are promoter faves and regulars at the other festivals around here.

I really like Viia, she gives me Lana Del Rey vibes.