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What a Paolo rubbish!
9:39am Monday 23rd April 2007
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FANS of Paolo Nutini poured out of the singer's gig at the Oasis in disgust last night.
The Scottish musician, whose album These Streets' has gone platinum, was branded a joke for his performance.
While some fans stayed to the end and cheered him on many had left after just three songs, saying he appeared to be more than a little tipsy.
By the time the evening got to the point where it would be customary to call for an encore those that were left could barely be bothered.
One girl had gone with her mum as a 16th birthday treat.
"I offered for her to see McFly," said her mum.
"But she said no, Paolo' and now she is in tears. We were at the front and she said mum I want to leave'.
The girl said: "He's drunk, he sounds like an old woman."
The singer, who in the past has supported A-list stars such as Paul Weller and the Rolling Stones, ambled through his set.
The first bit of banter came three songs in when he congratulated Celtic on winning the Scottish league yesterday.
Many of his fans, some of whom had travelled from as far as Bournemouth, said the only saving grace of the evening was the support act Newton Faulkner.
Sandra Coombes, from Highworth, said: "It was an absolute disgrace. The support act was excellent but my husband said the only reason Paolo had the microphone was to help him stand up.
"We left at about 10pm because we couldn't stick any more.
"His football team won and he was celebrating but if I turned up to work like that I wouldn't have a job because my boss would sack me. It was an embarrassment."
Sacha Stevens and Jenny Bacon had come from Bournemouth but they left early.
Sacha said: "The support act was fantastic but he was a joke. He is taking the mick.
"We have driven all this way and it's disappointing.
"We really like him and his music but I think it was a joke to come on like that."
Even hits like Jenny Don't Be Hasty' and Last Request' could not get the majority of the crowd going.
Sarah Mabbett and her two friends had travelled from Cheltenham for the gig but they too left early.
She said: "We just thought he was drunk and his singing was no good, you couldn't understand him.
"His album's good, we've just said we're going to go home and listen to that."
Catherine Rolls, who drove from Bicester and also left early, said: "We have been here since 6pm queueing.
"We waited for ages and we couldn't even hear what he was singing.
"We listened about half an hour and we're going home now.
"We're very disappointed."
Sarah Wright and Andy Bent, from Calne, were amongst the disappointed people who streamed out.
Andy said: "We go to see a live gig every month, we've been doing that for about two years and that has got to be the worst I have ever seen.
"I would have been happier if the support had stayed on. It was shocking."
Tina Lewis from Pinehurst said: "We were talking to people in the crowd and everyone says his album sounds completely different.
"He's under the influence and it's embarrassing."
Bernice Whelan, from Eldene, added: "I actually thought the first act, who was someone I don't know, was much better.
"Paolo just seems to be out of his head. Because I saw the first guy that made up for it, he was worth seeing but Paolo was a joke."
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Tony Hillier, Old Walcot says...
10:03am Mon 23 Apr 07
a refund due
to all who bought tickets
Mystic, Swindon says...
10:10am Mon 23 Apr 07
RB, Cheltenham says...
10:16am Mon 23 Apr 07
Sarah, Swindon says...
10:39am Mon 23 Apr 07
Nick, Swindon says...
10:41am Mon 23 Apr 07
Jenny Bacon, Bournemouth says...
10:42am Mon 23 Apr 07
Michelle, Swindon says...
10:51am Mon 23 Apr 07
Richard, Swindon says...
10:55am Mon 23 Apr 07
Paolo was a joke. What a shame for the swindon music scene as they are working hard to get acts here and this kinda crap looks bad for them.
We left after 5 songs.
Jenny Steven, SWindon says...
10:57am Mon 23 Apr 07
I was at the concert last night with my husband and son, and I have to agree with the report. I have never seen such a disgraceful performance in my life. I was extremely disappointed. Any fans who feel the same, or wish to comment can go on his fansite forum http://ukforums.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/frm/f/3431018536
michelle toms, Swindon says...
10:57am Mon 23 Apr 07
I have been going to alot of concerts at the Oasis. They all have been excellent. But last night with Paulo. I am very disappointed he could be like that to his fans. Plus there was young children there. i think he should come back sober and give us another free show. The support band was excellent and very funny. very disgusted with his behavouior
Sid, Swindon says...
10:58am Mon 23 Apr 07
Simon, says...
10:59am Mon 23 Apr 07
billy taylor, highworth says...
11:01am Mon 23 Apr 07
Sun headline writer, says...
11:14am Mon 23 Apr 07
What A Paolo Rubbish
Hmm, not bad. Had you asked my advice, I'd have suggested you go with:
Pished As A Newtini
Gill, Swindon says...
11:18am Mon 23 Apr 07
Kris Talikowski, Swindon says...
11:26am Mon 23 Apr 07
Tanya, Swindon says...
11:27am Mon 23 Apr 07
Nathan, Swindon says...
11:30am Mon 23 Apr 07
'Jenny don't be Hasty' and the encore songs were outstanding.
The support act Newton Faulkner was superb especially his cover of 'Teardrop'; i look forward to seeing him again sometime.
Kim, Swindon says...
11:31am Mon 23 Apr 07
By the time the evening got to the point where it would be customary to call for an encore those that were left could barely be bothered.
Anna Pearson, Shrivenham says...
11:32am Mon 23 Apr 07
Anna Pearson at BBC Radio Berkshire
Floorless, Swindon says...
11:44am Mon 23 Apr 07
We ended up just chatting in the cotnerand forgot that we were even at a concert
Jenny, Swindon says...
11:47am Mon 23 Apr 07
Richard, Swindon says...
11:59am Mon 23 Apr 07
Tanya wrote:So what your saying is he is always this bad?
I am horrified at some of these comments! Paolo was wonderful. Any true fan who has seen him more than once, would know he performs like this. he has an extremely strong scottish accent- not something we should slate for not understanding, don't be so closed minded Swindon! and he holds the microphone like that everytime, maybe its how he gets in his zone! Don't criticise how someone performs its just plain rude! Plus maybe he's a bit shy and doesn't want to look at 3000 ugly bonces staring at him! I have seen him 3 times now and would go again and again. Newton was amazing, but different style you cannot compare. But if you actually appreciate Paolo and his music you would know this is his peforming style and you would not criticise. He is 19 years old for goodness sake, he is entiled to have a drink, rock stars like oasis have done much worse-and are massive. he wasnt falling over just enjoying himself and perfomring the songs he has passionately written. Get over yourselves-those who can criticise someone, who has done so well at such a young age need to get a life. If your going to a gig, don't go just because its local, go because your a fan, its a insult to the artist if not! and if you were a fan you would know last night was amazing. So ashamed that Swindon would respond this way. Shame on you evening advertiser, never buying you again!
The only thing I'm ashamed of is that I wasted money watching this monkey.
Matthew, Swindon says...
11:59am Mon 23 Apr 07
Thanks!
Sarah, Swindon says...
12:01pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Ali, Swindon says...
12:01pm Mon 23 Apr 07
As soon as Paulo came on stage, I could see he was wasted and I was stood near the back, and from comments I was hearing from those around me, there weren't many complimentary ones!
I was probably in a bit of a minority age-wise as I'm mid-40's, but I do rate Paulo's album and was expecting more from his live performance. I've seen many, many bands over the years in a huge range of different venues, but I have to say I think this was the worst I've ever been to.
Shame on you Paulo - but "kudos" to Newton Faulkner - he definitely stole the show!
A Music Lover - Swindon!
Sarah, says...
12:11pm Mon 23 Apr 07
ALL I WILL SAY NOW IS.........PAOLO WAS GREAT!!!!!!!!! PLEASE COME AGAIN!!! NEWTON FAULKNER WAS RUBBISH!DONT COME AGAIN!!!!!
Thanks!
Blimey - were you at a different gig? I was nowhere near the back! I share the same opinion as many other people that have taken time to comment. Yes the crowd livened up to 2 of his songs - big deal!!! To say that Newton Faulkner was just making noise is untruthful. Have you ever played an acoustic guitar? That man is a genuis! Everyone is entiteled to an opinion - that's what this site is for. But I think you are probably one of a few who thinks that Newton Faulkners is pants!
paulo aaall the way, bristol says...
12:15pm Mon 23 Apr 07
he wasnt ****, swindon was.
you only payed twenty pounds for christ sake.
i want to be on paolo, bristol says...
12:16pm Mon 23 Apr 07
i agree with 'paolo all the way'. the venue was ****!
overall, i had an awesome night and i'd see him again!!!!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Matthew, Swindon says...
12:20pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Hannah, Swindon says...
12:32pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Sarah, swindon says...
12:34pm Mon 23 Apr 07
tara garbutt, swindon says...
12:38pm Mon 23 Apr 07
p.s i bet fratellis will be more ****
thankz to you he probley wont come back
Tracey C & Jan W, Swindon says...
12:39pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Matthew, Swindon says...
12:42pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Matthew, Swindon says...
12:45pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Marc, Swindon says...
1:01pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Newton Faulkner was FANTASTIC. What a musician!
Music Fan, says...
1:12pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Newton Faulkner was amazing though, I downloaded his single from iTunes as soon as I got home.
Would pay to see them both again
Anna, Swindon says...
1:17pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Brad, London says...
1:28pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Laura, Swindon says...
2:07pm Mon 23 Apr 07
I haven't heard any of Paolo's song apart from what's been in the charts and I thought he was great - such an unusual voice.
Yes he had been drinking but I only knew this because he had a bottle on stage, he did not sound drunk or come across drunk.....
Apparently he dances holding onto his mic. stand in every concert he does?!?!!?
People who went obv. are not fans and just went because it was in a location close to home!
The sound was a bit low on the vocals but Paolo tried to rectify this whilst he was singing to who ever was on the controls....
One thing I would agree with for definate is the support act - GREAT, very entertaining, guitar skills amazing and vocals quality to go with it.....
blinded by loyalty, swindon says...
2:10pm Mon 23 Apr 07
i saw razorlight and the zutons and both were exellent.
the oasis is a rubbish venue but that doesn't excuse rambling awful performance like that last night.i think some are defending him out of loyalty or have no idea of what a good gig is!
tara, swindon says...
2:11pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Anna wrote:right im not being nasty but i think you shouldent have gone to the gig if your going to be slagging him off for having a few beers he was amazing iv seen him before and i fort that last night was better than any time maybe you should listen to his music before going to any of his
Totally spot on review. Paolo was clearly very drunk, a disappointing performance.
tara
dave, says...
2:13pm Mon 23 Apr 07
sandra, says...
2:15pm Mon 23 Apr 07
tara, swindon says...
2:23pm Mon 23 Apr 07
dave wrote:first paolo was amazing andu owe him an apology for getting so stressed overa few beers oh and his album amazing ok
Paolo was shocking. It was such a waste of money and i think he owes us an apology. Last night's performance has spoilt his album for me. Awful.
his album great amazing
i am defo goning to c him again
tara, swindon says...
2:28pm Mon 23 Apr 07
sandra wrote:poeple like u are **** me off he could stand up that is just the way he sings
He was totally out of it. He could barely stand up. We stayed to the end but two of our friends left early along with lots of other people there.
HE WAS AMAZING
just shut up it was a few beers
tara, swindon says...
2:31pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Marc wrote:**** off u ****
Paolo's performance was TERRIBLE!!!! He started so bad. He staggered on stage, missed several lyrics on the first song and went downhill until about the last few songs where he managed to stand upright. He still wasnt at his best....far from it. Anyone that says he was good obviously was only there to scream like a little girl as they fancy him or completely tone deaf and blind. I think his management need a word. For an up and coming star this is one way to loose a record deal. I am sure he lost alot of fans last night. Newton Faulkner was FANTASTIC. What a musician!
Karen, Swindon says...
2:33pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Keep these bands coming to Swindon, its great!
tara, swindon says...
2:35pm Mon 23 Apr 07
MR J Biff, Swindon says...
2:38pm Mon 23 Apr 07
tara, swindon says...
2:39pm Mon 23 Apr 07
blinded by loyalty wrote:razorlight were crap paolo was good and i defo dident waste my money
it was a truley awful gig.the lad was out of his head and was a disgrace to those that wasted their money. i saw razorlight and the zutons and both were exellent. the oasis is a rubbish venue but that doesn't excuse rambling awful performance like that last night.i think some are defending him out of loyalty or have no idea of what a good gig is!
denise webb, swindon says...
2:40pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Jules, Swindon says...
2:47pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Tanya, Swindon says...
2:48pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Spoon, Swindon says...
2:51pm Mon 23 Apr 07
tara wrote:Before calling peoples idiots perhaps you should work on your spelling, typing and drop the text talk. People in glass houses and all that.
idoits i am going on his fan site to say orry
blib, swindon says...
3:08pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Perhaps an investment in the Oxford dictionary would be more useful than unappreciated concert tickets.
Gordon, godonshire says...
3:10pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Sharon, Swindon says...
3:14pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Bored at Work, Swindon says...
3:18pm Mon 23 Apr 07
tara, says...
3:21pm Mon 23 Apr 07
tara wrote:sorry i get mad easy so sorry i feel really bad please forgive me
Marc wrote: Paolo\'s performance was TERRIBLE!!!! He started so bad. He staggered on stage, missed several lyrics on the first song and went downhill until about the last few songs where he managed to stand upright. He still wasnt at his best....far from it. Anyone that says he was good obviously was only there to scream like a little girl as they fancy him or completely tone deaf and blind. I think his management need a word. For an up and coming star this is one way to loose a record deal. I am sure he lost alot of fans last night. Newton Faulkner was FANTASTIC. What a musician!**** off u ****
taraxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
tara, swindon says...
3:23pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Bored at Work wrote:sorry i feel really bad
I\\\'d just like to say I didn\\\'t go to the concert so can\\\'t comment on that. What I will just add is that I agree with Spoon who said that Tara shouldn\\\'t call people idiots without first taking a look at herself and her bad spelling/grammar. Tara - I think you should either go back to school and learn to spell, or get out more, you clearly spend far too much time criticising other people! Have a good day everyone....
tarxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
naomi, swindon says...
3:24pm Mon 23 Apr 07
i had an amazing time
****
naomi, swindon says...
3:24pm Mon 23 Apr 07
i had an amazing time
****
naomi, swindon says...
3:24pm Mon 23 Apr 07
i had an amazing time
****
naomi, swindon says...
3:24pm Mon 23 Apr 07
i had an amazing time
****
Nic, Corsham says...
3:38pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Tanya, swindon says...
3:47pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Windy Miller, Swindon says...
3:54pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Nic wrote:Have to agree with Nic about the indelible stamp..!! Why did the Oasis deem this necessary? It's the only gig I've been to that this has been done, and I cannot remove the dye either! Doh!!
Support act - great. Paolo was difficult to understand when he spoke but I assumed that was his accent. I cannot believe if someone is supposed to be that drunk they can play a guitar so I feel the comments posted have been harsh and do little to promote live music coming to Swindon. My issue is with the Oasis - the heat was unbearable - why could they not keep the doors open whilst we were waiting. I saw two people carried out by stweards and was amazed more people did not suffer from heat exhaustion. We should not have been made to stand in those conditions for that long. If the audience was muted (and I don't think we were) it was because we were too hot to dance. Finally, I am a professional business person and have had to attend a meeting this morning with an indelible stamp on my hand which I cannot get off - the stamp was not used at the McFly concert. Oasis needs to improve as they will miss a great opportunity to bring in a lucrative income stream and give pleasure to local music lovers.
bored, chippenham says...
4:09pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Mrs Nutini, says...
4:20pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Amber, Swindon says...
4:30pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Kim wrote:You cant even spell his name right, are you sure you're not the "wasted" one! You're obviously not a fan, so who are you to judge?
The Support Act was amazing, more so Paola who was clearly wasted last night By the time the evening got to the point where it would be customary to call for an encore those that were left could barely be bothered.
That was the third time i have seen Paolo, and it is also the biggest venue i have seen him performing in, but i think that he was just as great as ever. From where i was standing it looked as though the majority of the crowd were just as drunk as he was, so who the **** are they to complain??? I actually did hear the crowd calling for an encore, so dont slate the man. I'd like to see all of those who are slating the man, try and get up there and give it a go!!!
Craig Gilbertson, Swindon says...
4:35pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Rebecca, Swindon says...
4:41pm Mon 23 Apr 07
billy, swindon says...
4:43pm Mon 23 Apr 07
ooooooooooo a 19 yr old bloke was drunk on stagge, get over it, his performance was great. the crow were singing along, the review is a pile of ****. well done paolo
Amber, swindon says...
4:43pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Marc wrote:YOU OBVIOUSLY WEREN'T LISTENING TO HIM WHEN HE APOLOGISED FOR THE FIRST SONG AS THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH HIS EARPRIECE, HENCE THE REASON HE KEPT FIDDLING WITH IT!
Paolo's performance was TERRIBLE!!!! He started so bad. He staggered on stage, missed several lyrics on the first song and went downhill until about the last few songs where he managed to stand upright. He still wasnt at his best....far from it. Anyone that says he was good obviously was only there to scream like a little girl as they fancy him or completely tone deaf and blind. I think his management need a word. For an up and coming star this is one way to loose a record deal. I am sure he lost alot of fans last night. Newton Faulkner was FANTASTIC. What a musician!
Still Bored at Work, Swindon says...
4:58pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Hi, I saw Paolo, and he is now my HMC (Hetero Man Crush). He was really good, his gritty voice, with his Scottish accent sounded great. I would definately see him again. You all need to go jump if you think you could perform like that, sober or otherwise!
Hi, I saw Paolo, and he is now my HMC (Hetero Man Crush). He was really good, his gritty voice, with his Scottish accent sounded great. I would definately see him again. You all need to go jump if you think you could perform like that, sober or otherwise!
You've been listening to Radio 1 my friend....!!
Marc, Swindon says...
5:08pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Amber wrote:HIS REASON FOR NOT HEARING IT WAS HE WAS OUT OF HIS FACE OR DRINK/DRUGS!!!!! IF YOU THINK THAT WAS A GOOD PERFORMANCE MAYBE YOU SHOULD BECOME A MCFLY FAN TO. SO YOUR TELLING ME THE REASON HE SOUNDED LIKE A PROPER PUB SINGER WAS HIS EARPIECES. MAYBE YOU SHOULD GET OVER YOUR CRUSH AND REALISE THE MUSIC RUBBISH LAST NIGHT NOT WHAT HE IS CAPABLE OF IF HE TRIES.
Marc wrote: Paolo's performance was TERRIBLE!!!! He started so bad. He staggered on stage, missed several lyrics on the first song and went downhill until about the last few songs where he managed to stand upright. He still wasnt at his best....far from it. Anyone that says he was good obviously was only there to scream like a little girl as they fancy him or completely tone deaf and blind. I think his management need a word. For an up and coming star this is one way to loose a record deal. I am sure he lost alot of fans last night. Newton Faulkner was FANTASTIC. What a musician!YOU OBVIOUSLY WEREN'T LISTENING TO HIM WHEN HE APOLOGISED FOR THE FIRST SONG AS THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH HIS EARPRIECE, HENCE THE REASON HE KEPT FIDDLING WITH IT!
Amber, Swindon says...
5:09pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Matthew wrote:He is ace, check out this vid on YouTube, you will change your mind, this guy can sing!
He is an entertainer but not the type he tried to be last night he could be enjoyable in the right place but when you pay to see a singer (PAOLO NUTINI! WHO WAS AMAZING) you don't expect to have to be put threw torture listening to someone who couldnt sing at all. He could play guitar , yes! sing, no! He was in the wrong place at the wrong time
Amber, says...
5:10pm Mon 23 Apr 07
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpanipkxbwA
Amber, says...
5:10pm Mon 23 Apr 07
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpanipkxbwA
Jen, Swindon says...
5:21pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Liza, Swindon :D says...
5:23pm Mon 23 Apr 07
amber, Swindon says...
5:26pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Marc wrote:i was simply refering to your remark about missing the lyrics
Amber wrote:HIS REASON FOR NOT HEARING IT WAS HE WAS OUT OF HIS FACE OR DRINK/DRUGS!!!!! IF YOU THINK THAT WAS A GOOD PERFORMANCE MAYBE YOU SHOULD BECOME A MCFLY FAN TO. SO YOUR TELLING ME THE REASON HE SOUNDED LIKE A PROPER PUB SINGER WAS HIS EARPIECES. MAYBE YOU SHOULD GET OVER YOUR CRUSH AND REALISE THE MUSIC RUBBISH LAST NIGHT NOT WHAT HE IS CAPABLE OF IF HE TRIES.Marc wrote: Paolo\'s performance was TERRIBLE!!!! He started so bad. He staggered on stage, missed several lyrics on the first song and went downhill until about the last few songs where he managed to stand upright. He still wasnt at his best....far from it. Anyone that says he was good obviously was only there to scream like a little girl as they fancy him or completely tone deaf and blind. I think his management need a word. For an up and coming star this is one way to loose a record deal. I am sure he lost alot of fans last night. Newton Faulkner was FANTASTIC. What a musician!YOU OBVIOUSLY WEREN\'T LISTENING TO HIM WHEN HE APOLOGISED FOR THE FIRST SONG AS THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH HIS EARPRIECE, HENCE THE REASON HE KEPT FIDDLING WITH IT!
David, says...
5:30pm Mon 23 Apr 07
There are always going to be two sides, but I went home thinking it was a shockingly bad performance, and that was before I saw this article, which confirms for me that I am not alone in thinking this.
If he is always that bad live then maybe it shows how good the record industry have become at processing voices for the CD. If not, then we SHOULD be entitled to a refund, as for me he clearly was ****, and sounded, well....awful to put it mildly.
He didn't even acknowledge he was in Swindon, the only comment I could understand was about Celtic winning the league (snore).
Shame on you Paolo you were a disgrace.
Marc, Swindon says...
5:30pm Mon 23 Apr 07
amber wrote:And I was simply refering to your remark about earpieces.
Marc wrote:i was simply refering to your remark about missing the lyricsAmber wrote:HIS REASON FOR NOT HEARING IT WAS HE WAS OUT OF HIS FACE OR DRINK/DRUGS!!!!! IF YOU THINK THAT WAS A GOOD PERFORMANCE MAYBE YOU SHOULD BECOME A MCFLY FAN TO. SO YOUR TELLING ME THE REASON HE SOUNDED LIKE A PROPER PUB SINGER WAS HIS EARPIECES. MAYBE YOU SHOULD GET OVER YOUR CRUSH AND REALISE THE MUSIC RUBBISH LAST NIGHT NOT WHAT HE IS CAPABLE OF IF HE TRIES.Marc wrote: Paolo\'s performance was TERRIBLE!!!! He started so bad. He staggered on stage, missed several lyrics on the first song and went downhill until about the last few songs where he managed to stand upright. He still wasnt at his best....far from it. Anyone that says he was good obviously was only there to scream like a little girl as they fancy him or completely tone deaf and blind. I think his management need a word. For an up and coming star this is one way to loose a record deal. I am sure he lost alot of fans last night. Newton Faulkner was FANTASTIC. What a musician!YOU OBVIOUSLY WEREN\'T LISTENING TO HIM WHEN HE APOLOGISED FOR THE FIRST SONG AS THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH HIS EARPRIECE, HENCE THE REASON HE KEPT FIDDLING WITH IT!
Hannah!, Swindon! says...
5:39pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Stevie Bohane, swindon says...
6:05pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Me and my friend waited outside the oasis from half past twelve yesterday to ensure that we got to the front, and we were in no way dissapointed with the proformance that he gave.
So he got drunk before a gig . . . hes a 19 year old guy! He was enjoying his self! I had an amazing veiw of Paolo and i didnt see him fall over once, maybe that was when i looked away, although i doubt it very much.
He may have had a bit to drink but he knew what he was doing and it dont not affect his proformance one bit!
And as for the people that left after three songs . . . what is the point in paying to go to a gig if your going to leave because he looked a bit tipsy?!
From where i was, it looked like the crowd were really enjoying the proformance. The atmosphere was amazing and at no point did i hear some one say that they were not having a good time or thought that his proformance was disapointing.
I recorded most of the proformance on my phone and digi cam so if people do ask me what the concert was really like, ill give them my opinion and ill be able to back it up with footage.
The review was totally bias and does nothing to promote the oasis or encourage musical acts to proform there in the future.
Considering Paolos only 19 years old, he has amazing talent and has done extreamly well for himself. Id like too see all those people putting him down get up on that stage and give a proformance like he did to over three thousand people. People in glass houses ect.
In mine and many other peoples opinions, the proformance was awesome and he did a great job! I would definatly pay to go and see him again.
Well done Paolo.
Bebzi, Swindon! says...
6:06pm Mon 23 Apr 07
We love him to bits.
I met him after the performance and he was fine!
He didn't look one bit drunk and he was gladdly taking pictures and signing things for everyone.
hannah, wroughton says...
6:07pm Mon 23 Apr 07
he's 19, what 19yr old dosn't get drunk?
we meet him after the gig and he seamed fine.
he even signed my hat!
****
Bebzie, swindon says...
6:10pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Stevie Bohane wrote:I absoultely agree. Me and my friends were 3 rows from the front and we didn't see him fall over once.
I was totally disguisted when i read the review that the adver gave Paolo. Me and my friend waited outside the oasis from half past twelve yesterday to ensure that we got to the front, and we were in no way dissapointed with the proformance that he gave. So he got drunk before a gig . . . hes a 19 year old guy! He was enjoying his self! I had an amazing veiw of Paolo and i didnt see him fall over once, maybe that was when i looked away, although i doubt it very much. He may have had a bit to drink but he knew what he was doing and it dont not affect his proformance one bit! And as for the people that left after three songs . . . what is the point in paying to go to a gig if your going to leave because he looked a bit tipsy?! From where i was, it looked like the crowd were really enjoying the proformance. The atmosphere was amazing and at no point did i hear some one say that they were not having a good time or thought that his proformance was disapointing. I recorded most of the proformance on my phone and digi cam so if people do ask me what the concert was really like, ill give them my opinion and ill be able to back it up with footage. The review was totally bias and does nothing to promote the oasis or encourage musical acts to proform there in the future. Considering Paolos only 19 years old, he has amazing talent and has done extreamly well for himself. Id like too see all those people putting him down get up on that stage and give a proformance like he did to over three thousand people. People in glass houses ect. In mine and many other peoples opinions, the proformance was awesome and he did a great job! I would definatly pay to go and see him again. Well done Paolo.
Joanne, Haydon End says...
6:14pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Bla, The Netherlands says...
6:18pm Mon 23 Apr 07
If it's really that bad( think it's not)
so if anybody does have a vid would you post it at his forum?
Beth, North Swindon says...
7:07pm Mon 23 Apr 07
I think anybody that went too this gig last night was expecting some clean cut poppy boy on stage? Hes far from that and hes young and enjoying what hes doing. In my opinion i right on the front and thought he was amasing!
I Paid £15 pound for my ticket and had an amazing night. I Understand people felt dissapointed that he was under the influence of alcohol and what not, yet like i said.. im not too sure what people were expecting??
Next time at least you'll all know and we wont get any moaners that felt they wasted their money on something they probabally wasnt ready for..
Support Newton Faulker Was Top Too.. Overall Was A LUSH Night :D:D..No Complaints, and also after when we met him he seemed more than happy to wait and sign autographs.. which is more than others that have appeared at the oasis have done.. they are only happy to stay for a short while and leave their dissapinted fans?? He came across generally happy and pleased to meet fans and pose for photos.
Same time again next year guys of swindon.. fingers crossed!
louise h, swindon says...
7:10pm Mon 23 Apr 07
English Dictionary, Swindon says...
7:24pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Beth wrote:dissagree, probabally, amasing, dissapointed, amongst others.......oh dear, oh dear.
Absolutley dissagree with all of these negatives!!. My Comment is probabally going to be like the rest of them, but i feel so strongly ill cover it again. I think anybody that went too this gig last night was expecting some clean cut poppy boy on stage? Hes far from that and hes young and enjoying what hes doing. In my opinion i right on the front and thought he was amasing! I Paid £15 pound for my ticket and had an amazing night. I Understand people felt dissapointed that he was under the influence of alcohol and what not, yet like i said.. im not too sure what people were expecting?? Next time at least you'll all know and we wont get any moaners that felt they wasted their money on something they probabally wasnt ready for.. Support Newton Faulker Was Top Too.. Overall Was A LUSH Night :D:D..No Complaints, and also after when we met him he seemed more than happy to wait and sign autographs.. which is more than others that have appeared at the oasis have done.. they are only happy to stay for a short while and leave their dissapinted fans?? He came across generally happy and pleased to meet fans and pose for photos. Same time again next year guys of swindon.. fingers crossed!
hannah!, wroughton says...
8:32pm Mon 23 Apr 07
He still played great!
If he was really as bad as what everyone is making out, he wouldent have carried on or done the encore.
How great was "i wanna be like you" and "funky cigorettes"?
we saw him after and he was fine, he was drunk, but really nice and willing to sign autographs and take photos.
Just because he wasnt absolutly amazing dosn't mean he didnt put on a great show.
Sam Boatwright, swindon says...
9:06pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Fiona Prinzi, Swindon says...
9:12pm Mon 23 Apr 07
a few people prompted the reporter to write a load of tripe. I enjoyed Paolo for all his faults - he's a shy 19 year old boy who puts his heart and soul into his music. The band were fantastic as usual.If you didn't enjoy Paolo, maybe you should indeed reconsider your taste in music - I hear that Bucks Fizz re reforming so that should make for a fabulous gig for all who don't understand musicians who sing and play live!Finally, he's from Paisley - that's why he was difficult for some people to understand. I understood every word as I'm from his part of the world.Think of that, Adver reporters ,before you rush into latent stereotyping.
Serena, swindon says...
9:42pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Lolly, southampton says...
10:39pm Mon 23 Apr 07
tracy gunning, says...
11:10pm Mon 23 Apr 07
sarah (cookie*gal*87), Newcastle says...
1:24am Tue 24 Apr 07
I will stay a fan of paolo for as long as he's around (and longer) as i think he is very gifted!! At the age of 20 and with his schedule i think he deserves to let his hair down!!! being 20 my self i know how the poor boy feels!!! so please cut him some slack and let him get on with his life the way he wants to live it!!!! SHAME ON YOU SWINDON
Ella, Calne says...
8:38am Tue 24 Apr 07
Paolo's appalling performace was not professional - he was drunk, there is no denying!!!
Carl, Swindon says...
8:47am Tue 24 Apr 07
Alice, swindon says...
9:42am Tue 24 Apr 07
Alice, swindon says...
9:44am Tue 24 Apr 07
Carl wrote:Get a life mate!!!!
REFUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alice, swindon says...
9:49am Tue 24 Apr 07
Ella wrote:yea so wot he was drunk!!! ur tellin me u never been drunk before!! he is 19 and having the time of his life do u blame him?
I saw Kings of Leon the week before and admired their performance. Paolo's appalling performace was not professional - he was drunk, there is no denying!!!
Laura, Swindon says...
10:09am Tue 24 Apr 07
Amber wrote:Totally agree....I believe i was stood behind you and thought exactly the same.....
Kim wrote: The Support Act was amazing, more so Paola who was clearly wasted last night By the time the evening got to the point where it would be customary to call for an encore those that were left could barely be bothered.You cant even spell his name right, are you sure you\\\'re not the \\\"wasted\\\" one! You\\\'re obviously not a fan, so who are you to judge? That was the third time i have seen Paolo, and it is also the biggest venue i have seen him performing in, but i think that he was just as great as ever. From where i was standing it looked as though the majority of the crowd were just as drunk as he was, so who the **** are they to complain??? I actually did hear the crowd calling for an encore, so dont slate the man. I\\\'d like to see all of those who are slating the man, try and get up there and give it a go!!!
He was amzing!!! so stop slting him...
alice, swindon says...
10:14am Tue 24 Apr 07
Bored at Work wrote:Tara is only 11 and i think she is rite!!!! get back to work!
I'd just like to say I didn't go to the concert so can't comment on that. What I will just add is that I agree with Spoon who said that Tara shouldn't call people idiots without first taking a look at herself and her bad spelling/grammar. Tara - I think you should either go back to school and learn to spell, or get out more, you clearly spend far too much time criticising other people! Have a good day everyone....
laura, Swindon says...
10:20am Tue 24 Apr 07
Stevie Bohane wrote:Totally agree!!!!
I was totally disguisted when i read the review that the adver gave Paolo. Me and my friend waited outside the oasis from half past twelve yesterday to ensure that we got to the front, and we were in no way dissapointed with the proformance that he gave. So he got drunk before a gig . . . hes a 19 year old guy! He was enjoying his self! I had an amazing veiw of Paolo and i didnt see him fall over once, maybe that was when i looked away, although i doubt it very much. He may have had a bit to drink but he knew what he was doing and it dont not affect his proformance one bit! And as for the people that left after three songs . . . what is the point in paying to go to a gig if your going to leave because he looked a bit tipsy?! From where i was, it looked like the crowd were really enjoying the proformance. The atmosphere was amazing and at no point did i hear some one say that they were not having a good time or thought that his proformance was disapointing. I recorded most of the proformance on my phone and digi cam so if people do ask me what the concert was really like, ill give them my opinion and ill be able to back it up with footage. The review was totally bias and does nothing to promote the oasis or encourage musical acts to proform there in the future. Considering Paolos only 19 years old, he has amazing talent and has done extreamly well for himself. Id like too see all those people putting him down get up on that stage and give a proformance like he did to over three thousand people. People in glass houses ect. In mine and many other peoples opinions, the proformance was awesome and he did a great job! I would definatly pay to go and see him again. Well done Paolo.
One thing I will say is FIRE EXIT to the right of the building is the bar entrance I got to the Oasis at 7:25 walked straight into the bar area then through to the hall and was pretty much at the
FRONT
I think i queued for not even a total of 5 mins.
Just a hint for nxt time you go :o)
Big Green Ted, says...
12:18pm Tue 24 Apr 07
REDUCE X factor type fabricated pop idols
RE-USE real bands and musicians
RECYCLE Rock and Roll
Michelle, Swindon says...
1:04pm Tue 24 Apr 07
Rhian!, Swindon says...
4:35pm Tue 24 Apr 07
Big Green Ted, says...
5:23pm Tue 24 Apr 07
He's only 19 and still young so he should just be accepted for it,
I've seen plenty of cult bands, that play for considerably less money.
Many are still in their teens, but don't get noticably drunk on stage.
They all play their own instruments, and don't blame the venue if all doesn't work out.
SAVE THE ROCKIN' PLANET!
REDUCE X factor type fabricated pop idols
RE-USE real bands and musicians
RECYCLE Rock and Roll
sophie, swindon says...
5:32pm Tue 24 Apr 07
Kelly, Swindon says...
8:27pm Tue 24 Apr 07
hannah, wroughton says...
8:44pm Tue 24 Apr 07
he gave a great show!
if your gunna whine and slate him then you shoulden't be alowed to go to bluddy gigs..
get a life mate
JoC - Swindon, says...
9:29pm Tue 24 Apr 07
tara, swindon says...
11:04pm Tue 24 Apr 07
Alice wrote:hihi
You are all talking rubbish!!!!!paolo was amazing! you people obviously dont no real music!!!! wait for fratellis!!! well done to all u sados who say he was crap swindon is not going to get ne one else decent!!!!Paolo was one of the best people i have seen!!!! hail, hail paolo!!!!!
you ledgend lol your soooooooooooooooo right
come on the hoops
luv paolo hes soooooooo sexy lol
tarxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Clare, Bristol says...
11:52am Wed 25 Apr 07
Paul, Swindon says...
2:22pm Fri 27 Apr 07
Nat, Swindon says...
2:40pm Fri 27 Apr 07
Nat, Swindon says...
2:57pm Fri 27 Apr 07
(The) Jason Lee, Swindon says...
3:06pm Fri 27 Apr 07
Tara Alford, swindon says...
10:12pm Fri 27 Apr 07
Fair enough u might have bin disapointed but he had problems with his ear piece as everyone could see. hes an amzing talented young guy and nobody should down him. He is who he is, and was exactly the same at his last concert.
One more point, if any of the audience had problems hearing him, then you should be taking it up with the people responsible for the sound that evening, rather than him, as he has no control over the sound equipment.! we fink he's fantastic! shame u dont!
Rich, Swindon says...
6:53am Sat 28 Apr 07
playdead, Swindon says...
7:47am Sat 28 Apr 07
Bebzi, Swindon says...
3:22pm Sat 28 Apr 07
sandra wrote:I saw him after the show and he was standing up fine infact he looked very normal!
He was totally out of it. He could barely stand up. We stayed to the end but two of our friends left early along with lots of other people there.
He did a great gig he's only 19 give him some credit?
Becky, Swindon :) says...
2:59pm Sun 29 Apr 07
Paolo was amazing, and so was Newton to be fair. I went with six friends, and met about another 15 None of them were unhappy with the concert, we all loved it ta!
All of you boring people who didn't actually bother going to have a laugh can you please F**K off, because your all really pis*ing me off im afraid. You only spent like £20 on a ticket so get a life please. £20 ISN'T GOING TO F**KING KILL YOU IS IT! Oh My god, please stop crying your eyes out over one night and 20 pounds, it's pathetic. Fair enough if you didn't personally like the music, or the atmosphere, but shut up, because others did!
At the end of the day, all you 'disappointed people' seem to have forgotten, PAOLO IS ONLY F**KING HUMAN! Apart from tose few people who don't drink, everyone else does, and yeah, fair call, you paid money to see him, but don't go crying your eyes out cause he wasn't what you expected. Half of you don't even realise your probably old enough to be his parent thanks.
Next time, dont judge a f**king book by it's cover please, you won't win :)
We love you Mr. Nutini, and Newton ;) x
Clare, Bristol says...
6:56pm Mon 30 Apr 07
PS I'm 22!
Paolo Nutini at the Oasis last night
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John, says...
10:02am Mon 23 Apr 07
The support act was brilliant tho.