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Rating: 5 out of 5 based on 11 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    china crisis tour

    by venus🥀 on 4/13/23

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Rare Intimate Experience

    by Nate on 3/4/233TEN Austin City Limits Live - Austin

    China Crisis performed at the Austin ACL 3TEN venue, set up chairs in the GA section, and performed rarities, unreleased or re-worked material, and their most popular songs in a very intimate setting. The lead singer explained every song and made note of production techniques they used that more successful bands later tried to replicate. The conversational atmosphere was a rare treat and the band directly acknowledged questions and remarks from the audience. Although they are dedicated musicians, It is unlikely that China Crisis has the resources to mount another U.S. tour, and I count myself lucky to have been a part of this experience.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Crisis? What Crisis? China Crisis!

    by RonMcG on 12/10/22

    Concerts that take my fancy are few and far between at the moment. One I booked earlier this year, couldn't find anyone wanted to go with, and had largely forgotten in the hubbub of mid-2022's madness was China Crisis, which Ticketmaster exuberantly reminded me was happening on 10 December at The Tuning Fork. Up against Jack Johnson (at the Springs), Guns 'n Ross at Eden Park and Christmas in the Park, I did wonder what other eccentrics would come out on a wet night to see a relatively obscure band. Well 200, maybe 250 did, jammed into the Fork's narrow, standing only (except for a bunch of bar leaners and high stools) lounge. As an act that kicked off in the 1980s - and was celebrating its 40th anniversary - with most of its major music happening decades ago, the crowd was understandingly older, greyer, a tad more portly perhaps - probably a strong element of ex-pat Brits, given the band's origins in Liverpool. A few younger people there - probably there to see the intro act Tim Allen and Two Guys - and interestingly a lot of Asian fans. Tim (the lead singer) and his band (actually four in total) played a rocky original set with great drumming and shades of recent Joe Jackson to this listener. Then at 9pm, China Crisis took the stage and rolled out one of the more entertaining and interesting concerts I've encountered. As a fan of their earlier albums, less so the later ones, I was keen to have the early thrill of loving those songs given a rev-up and the band didn't disappoint. China Crisis is basically vocalist Gary Daly and Eddie Lundon (guitars and vocals) and the band at the Fork was augmented by keyboards player Jack Ayman and horns/woodwind/percussion man, Eric Animan - both of whom were top notch, particularly Ayman who's Yamaha provided that essential synthesiser (bass, drums, everything it seemed) backdrop to the band's biggest hits. Daly and Lundon began the group as high school mates - "at Europe's biggest Catholic boys school - 2500 boys", Gary informed us. They co-wrote a bunch of songs and their first album came out in 1982. And their first group of songs at the gig came out of that early era, except the kickoff song, "Arizona Sky". But this wasn't just an old band, trotting out their hits, slam bam thank you ma'am. From the get-go, Gary Daly ran the session like a stand-up comic, with just about as much patter and banter as there were songs. It was littered with f-bombs and a lot of the time he was mercilessly slagging off other bands from the era (though actually done in a humorous and even gentle - merciless and gentle? -way. It was unlike any band commentary I've ever encountered and very captivating and entertaining - but not without drama. More on that later. The music was performed very true to the originals, though time has shaped both men's voices - the lightness and purity in the higher registers not as easy to access (goes for all old singers as the vocal chords start to wear - check Ian Anderson's - bit of a train wreck these days, sadly). But the energy was there. That first session (working from memory here) had "Some people I know to lead fantastic lives", still a big fave of mine - so bouncy and pert, along with "Temptations big blue eyes", and "Working with fire and steel", which Gary told us drew heavily on the influences of David and Remain in Light-era Talking Heads. Between lengthy chats, we heard “Black Man Ray” (of course – maybe their best-known hit), “Down here on earth” – about the death of Gary’s mother, “African and white”, “Red letter day” (I think), and possibly “Tragedy and mystery”, before we got the crowd-pleasers – “King in a catholic style” (which we all clapped to), “Wishful thinking” (with Eddie on lead vocals, and the audience encouraged to sing along), and “Christian”. The evening ended with a mock encore, Gary saying it was silly to walk off stage and come straight back on – “so we’ll say this is our last song” – “Christian” it was – “and then we’re play another. That actual closing number was the quaint “My sweet delight” – dedicated to all the women in the room, who Gary said should take over running the world given the mess the blokes had made of the job. And then there was a lot of warmth from the band – they got a great reception – they bowed and were gone. I say great reception but there was one very odd blip in proceedings. Gary had made it clear earlier he wasn’t a fan of people calling out and he’s asked the audience not to do it. But one guy at the front of the stage seemed to be carrying on a running heckle, which Gary eventually had had enough of – and actually did something of a meltdown on stage. Dropped his mike, refused to sing, and nearly walked off. It took a lot of talking from Eddie and not a few hugs to get him back in a state of composure, to finish the gig. Gary hinted at mental health issues – I don’t know the history but possibly his own, though he spoke of a sister who had lots of mental health and drugs

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great band at a perfect venue

    by Scott on 7/12/22Ludlow Garage Cincinnati - Cincinnati

    The show was magical. The band has and is vastly underrated for their songwriting and wonderful arrangements. This their 40th anniversary was a joy as Gary Daly and Eddie Lundon walked us through their inception to their current state. Each step of the way filled with joyfully sophisticated tunes. Absolutely stellar!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent venue. Fantastic concert.

    by Hamid on 7/11/22Ludlow Garage Cincinnati - Cincinnati

    The neighborhood was nice . Venue was fabulous. Sounds was great and China crisis was phenomenal.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great show/great venue

    by Westy on 7/11/22Ludlow Garage Cincinnati - Cincinnati

    I was thrilled when China Crisis announced their U.S tour and were appearing at the Ludlow Garage. China Crisis was one of my favorite bands from the 80s and they did not disappoint. They played for almost 2.5 hours, covering all of the big hits, and still sounded fantastic. Lead singer Gary Daly told stories and jokes between the songs and was quite entertaining, much like the MTV Storyteller shows. The Ludlow Garage is a perfect venue for smaller shows and I plan to attend more shows there now.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Always a great time with these guys!

    by Goddessofthe80s on 2/20/20Humphreys Backstage Live - San Diego

    Love love love this band. Always fun and they sound fabulous. The venue was intimate and beautiful. The only item I would give feedback on would be that the tickets said 630pm. Being an avid concert goer, unless it says doors open at ... the time that the tickets say could mean many things. I would suggest in the future that ticket master has all tickets display a door open at time and show time.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent Beyond My Wildest Dreams

    by E. H. on 2/19/20Humphreys Backstage Live - San Diego

    I have been wanting to see China Crisis for Decades -- but since they typically limit their performances to the UK; I have been S.O.L. I finally had my dream come true when I got to see them at Humphrey's in San Diego. They were tight, and their sound and vocals were excellent. They even signed a picture for me (that I brought -- which has been hanging in my kitchen for about 15 years) which I can now proudly display. The entire experience is one that I shall never forget.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent night

    by Caliyorkia on 2/19/20Humphreys Backstage Live - San Diego

    Great music and fun anecdotes between every song. Excellent night!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Beautiful Music

    by Chewey on 2/19/20Humphreys Backstage Live - San Diego

    China Crisis glides along the knife edge of underground unique sound and dreamy sophisticated pop perfection. Their music is impressionistic genius that will have you losing yourself and drifting away over a perfect deserted beach or lagoon bathed in green and blue light or some other perfect landscape. They did an amazing performance with the sax at the fore and electronic soundscapes sweeping through in the background. Their vocal harmonies are superb of course and the songs full of melody. If you want an amazing unique musical experience do not miss China Crisis. You do so at your own peril.