[BOTB] BOTB - Celtic Connections - Discussion Thread

Thanks very much for the early votes people

One tie is neck and neck at present...

One tie definitely isn't.....

 

Just seen what I'm up against.

 

Thanks for the votes guys, keep them coming

Couple of immense battles that are swinging back and forth with each set of votes that come in, gotta keep a close eye on things

 

I have listened marty , just mulling over ive made the right choices , so tight .

 

Will vote through the night on my break.

 

Polite reminder

Voting Deadline, tonight 9pm, or 10pm ish, whatever, just tonight then, midnight, before tomorrow, before I wake up tomorrow, thanks.

@Minty @Fontaine @Lewis1967 @CookieMonster @ChrisMoh

 

Will come back to you this morning

 

Voted on Saturday

 

*, so you did

 

Three sets of votes remaining and it's incredibly close....

The results are going to be exciting..

 

Fantastic response guys. Really appreciate it.

Currently just one set of votes to come, and two groups have a solitary point in it!!!!

Absolute scenes in Battle of the Bands: Celtic Connections

 

All votes in...

We have not one...

But two * draws!!!!

Best way to settle this folks? Need your input, replays with two new songs? Can you be arsed wi that? Most "1 point"''s awarded in groups?

 

your competition marty , your way !!

 

* sake

What about a replay but by using 1 song they used in the group? Therefore not taking away any songs from either band that may get into the semi.

 

If its one of the cheeky ones, I'll revise my votes!

 

I like @CookieMonster 's idea. And I think that might be fair given some artists dont have so much stuff on YouTube.

I pondered inviting a guest judge to decide, @cidermaster sprang to mind, but I need points awarded and not flans and buns.

Think I will go with the former

 

Quarter Final Results!!

Tie 1.

Tide Lines 39 - 31 Skippinish

One of my favourite tracks losing out here, and for those of you with a good ear, you may have noticed the same singer on both tracks. Robert Robertson was originally a member of Skippinish before joining Tide Lines! Two superb choices but only one can advance.
Unlucky @CookieMonster


Tie 2.

Runrig 35 - 35 Skerryvore

We saw a big hitter from Runrig, appreciated by most, but equalled by a Skerryvore belter that was sure to have those feet tapping! Fantastic battle and will require cleared up in a replay...


Tie 3.

The Corries 35 - 35 Connla

A proper Celtic Connections battle here fholks with the excellent Connla holding the powerhouse duet fae Scotland! Thanks @packybhoy for the song fact of the day that Will ye go Lassie, Go was originally based on a ballad and melody from a Scottish poet and composer, adapted by Belfast musician, Francis McPeake, into the song it is today. Another epic clash which will need a replay...



Tie 4.

The Dubliners 45 - 25 The Pogues

Well, I wonder what swung this one?
I think it was destined to only go one way, and he did indeed fear this would be the end of his journey in the competition. Congratulations to the victor, and commiserations to @Pinstripe





So, for those who require a replay, here's the script:

Pick ONE of your three entries from the Group Stage to pit against your opponent. Let me know in a PM which one you are going for and we can let battle commence, again...

Once posted, there will be a 24 hour voting window. Which, of course, I will remind you all of.

Thanks again for the prompt votes everyone.


@Minty @Idioteque @Mr Shelby @Scotia @Tim-Time 1888 @packybhoy @CookieMonster @Lewis1967 @ChrisMoh @Drakhan @Pinstripe @Keano88 @bagforlife @Fontaine @Gundog @Officer Doofy​