Snapshots: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds @ Merriweather Post Pavilion — 8/17/19

Posted on 08/19/2019 by Chris R. Smyth in Live Review and tagged Britpop, England, Manchester, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Noel Gallagher, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Oasis.

Noel Gallagher performs at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Aug. 17, 2019. (Photo by Chris Smyth)

As the setting sun painted the sky pink above Merriweather Post Pavilion on Saturday, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds took the stage. Returning to the DMV for the second time in a year and a half, NGHFB played a show that impressed.

Preview: The Smashing Pumpkins and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds @ Merriweather Post Pavilion, 8/17/19

Posted on 08/13/2019 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged Britpop, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Noel Gallagher, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, post-grunge, The Smashing Pumpkins.

The Smashing Pumpkins (Photo courtesy Live Nation)

The Smashing Pumpkins and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds hit the stage together at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Saturday, Aug. 17.

Music Park: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds @ The Anthem — 2/12/18

Posted on 02/13/2018 by Kyle Gustafson in Live Review and tagged Britpop, Noel Gallagher, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Oasis, psychedelic, The Anthem.

Noel Gallagher performs at The Anthem on Feb. 12, 2018. (Photo by Kyle Gustafson)

In case you were wondering how Noel Gallagher is feeling about his solo career in relation to that of his former band Oasis, a quick glance at his current tour’s setlist should set you straight. At The Anthem on Monday, The Chief opened with nine, count ’em, nine songs from his post-Oasis solo career, including the first four songs in order from his latest solo effort, Who Built the Moon?

Don’t Miss: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds @ The Anthem, 2/12/18

Posted on 02/12/2018 by Mickey McCarter in Live Review and tagged Britpop, Manchester, Noel Gallagher, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Oasis, psychedelic, The Anthem.

Noel Gallagher (Photo by Lawrence Watson)

Noel Gallagher, forever famous as one half of Oasis, has been doing terrific work with his newer band, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. The band released Who Built the Moon?, their third studio album, in November through Noel’s Sour Mash Records. Now on a US tour, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds perform at The Anthem in DC tonight, Feb. 12.

Music Park: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds @ Lincoln Theatre — 6/4/15

Posted on 06/06/2015 by Mickey McCarter in Live Review and tagged Lincoln Theatre, Noel Gallagher, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Oasis, psychedelic.

Noel Gallagher: Still a rock star (Photo courtesy Black Arts PR)

Before the encore Thursday night at the Lincoln Theatre, the crowd started chanting his name.

“No-oel!” they shouted, elongating the single syllable of Noel Gallagher’s first name.

The sold-out theater was absolutely packed to the gills — and everyone was eager for more from the man they considered one of the top rock stars of all time.

When Noel Gallagher reemerged with his band, the High Flying Birds, the entire house erupted into cheers. But the man in the center of the stage struck a singularly humble pose and thanked the audience for their enthusiasm. He seemed a million miles removed from the chutzpah of the Britpop days that made him famous in Oasis, yet totally self-possessed of the moment, pleased to be received adoringly by those who came out to hear songs new and old.

He was happy to oblige them, and started his encore with Oasis’ “Masterplan” — a song which made the entire house dizzy with pleasure as they sang along every word in chorus.