EMPRESS BALLROOM BLACKPOOL FRIDAY 2nd OCTOBER 2009.
TOUR BLOCTOBER.
Bloc Party are an English Rock Band that was Formed in London in
1999 by Co Founders Kele Okereke & Russel Lissack a few changes
over the years . Their Brand of music , whilst rooted in Rock retains
elements of other Genres such as Electronica & House Music . Upon
there Formation at the Reading Festival by Okereke & Lissack . The
Band went through a variety of names before setting on Bloc Party in 2023.
In February the band released their Debut Studio Album Silent Alarm . It
was Critically Acclaimed & was named Indie Album of the year 2006 . That
year the record was also Certified Platinum in Britain . The band built on
this success in 2007 with the release of their Second Studio Album A
Weekend In The City which Peaked at Number 2 in the UK. Album Charts
& Number 12 in the Billboard 200 . August 2008 Bloc Party released
their 3rd Studio Album Intimacy which entered the UK Album Chart at
number 8 & number 18 on the billboard 200 . the band went on Hiatus
in October 2009 to focus on Side Projects . They reunited in September
2011 & shortly thereafter released their Fourth Studio Album Four which
Entered the UK Album Charts at Number 3 in 2013 . Bloc Party released
their Third EP. The Next Wave Sessions . In August the Band then began an
Indefinite Hiatus to continue with their respective side projects . The Bands
Fifth Studio Album Hymns the first to involve Harris & Bartle was released
on 29th January 2016 ” Their Sixth Studio Album Alpha Games was released
on 29th April 2022 . On 21st July 2023 they released The High Life EP. Bloc
Party have sold over 3 Million Albums World Wide / Years Active 1999-2023.
Labels BMG . , Wichita , French kiss , Atlantic , & Others . Genres Indie Rock /
Post Rock Revival / Alternative Dance / Dance Punk / Post Britpop / Alternative
Rock & Art Punk . Line Up Kele Okerbke Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar / Sampler
Electric Piano ( 1999 – 2023 ) ex. ex. ex. Russell Lissack Lead Guitar / Sampler/
Synthesizer & Programming ( 1999 – 2023 ) ex. ex. ex. Gordon Moakes Bass /
B/V & Occasional Lead Vocals / Keyboards / Synthesizer & Drums & Glocken-
Spiel ( 2002 – 2015 ) ex. ex . ex. Matt Tong Drums / Percussion & B/V ex. ex. ex.
SONG 1. Halo ex. ( C ) ” Paralyze me with your Kiss ” ” Wipe those dirty hands
on me ” ” Maybe we’re looking for the same things ” ” Maybe you’re the one
will complete me ” Amazing arrangement & outstanding playing & Vocals .
SONG 2. Waiting For The 7-18 ex (C) ” Just give me the moments ” ” Give me
moments , not Hours or Days ” ” Give me moments , just to give me moments”
” Give me moments ” Brilliant Song-writing & amazing overall sounds. Magic.
SONG 3. Plans ex. ” Wake up dreaming ” ” It’s happening without you ” ” Cut
your Hair & shave your beard ” ” You squandered your chances chances ”
” I’ll give you a thousand pounds ” ” To show you me how you do it ” ” Stop
being so laissez – faire ” ” We’re all scared of the future ” Amazing playing .
SONG 4. Trojan Horse ex ( C ) ” You know I still adore you ” ” But in a
different kind of way ” ” You know I still adore you ” ” But things have gotten
Vague ” ” Baby , I don’t ask for much but things have gotten convenient ”
” You know I still adore you but things have kind of changed. Just Love It .
SONG 5. One More Chance ex. ” So open the door & calm down ” ” Can’t
you see I’m Trying ” ” Don’t say another word about the other Boy ” ” Can’t
you see that I’m Dying ” Amazing arrangement & overall sounds & Vocals.
SONG 6. Hunting For Witches ex. ” So go hunting for witches ” ” I go
hunting for witches ” ” Heads are going to roll ” ” I go hunting for ” Magic .
SONG 7. Two More Years ex. ” In two more Years my sweet heart , we will
see another view ” ” Such longing for the past for such completion ” ” What
was once Golden has now turned a shade of Grey ” ” I’ve come crueler in
your Presence ” Amazing arrangement with crowd going wild with delight.
SONG 8. The Prayer ex. ” Lord give me grace & dancing feet ” ” & the power
to impress ” ” Lord give me grace & dancing feet ” ” Let me outshine the
moon ” Some outstanding playing from the Band & Vocals & Harmonies .
SONG 9. Blue Light ex. ” You’ll find it hiding in shadows ” ” You’ll find it
hiding in cupboards ” ” I will walk you home safe every Night ” ” It will
help you remember ” Another amazing arrangement & fantastic Sounds .
SONG 10. Song For Clay ex. ( Disappear Here ) ” I am trying to be a heroic”
” In an age of modernity ” ” I am trying to be a heroic ” ” As all around me
History sings ” Some amazing electronic arrangement & wicked Vocals .
SONG 11. Banquet ex. ” Heart of stone , a smoking Gun ” ” I can give you
Life , I can take it away ” Some great stage presence & Fantastic Vocals .
SONG 12. So Here We Are ex. ” I caught a glimpse , but it’s been forgotten”
” So here we are again ” ” I made a vow ” ” To carry you home , home ”
SONG 13. Mercury ex. ” My mercury’s in retrograde ” ” My mercury in
retrograde ” ” Merc , Merc , Mercury ‘s in retrograde ” ” My mercury in
retrograde . Another amazing arrangement & Vocals & Harmonies. Magic
SONG14. Talons ex. ” & in the dark it comes for me ” ” Malevolent & without
thought ” ” Uprooting trees . destroying cars ” ” Cold & relentless , with arms
arms outstretched ” Another amazing Song with outstanding playing. Magic.
SONG 15. This Modern Love ex. ” To be lost in the forest , to be cut adrift ”
” You’ve been trying to reach me , you bought me a book ” ” To be lost in
the forest , to be cut adrift ” ” I’ve been paid , I’ve been paid ” Just Love It.
ENCORE.
SONG 16. Helicopter ex. ( C ) ” Are you hoping for a Miracle ” ( Repeat 3 times)
SONG 17. Ares ex. ” War , War , War , War ” ” I want to declare a War ” ” My
fist breaks your Porcelain nose ” ” There are other things hands can do ” Magic.
SONG 18. Flux ( C ) ” We are Hoping for some romance ” ” All we found was
more Despair ” ” We must talk about our problems ” ” We are in a state of
Flux ” This has been a wonderful Set from this amazing talented Band of
Musicians at the Fantastic Empress Ballroom Blackpool. Dreams are Made .
SCARLET LIGHT 