Is it becoming slightly stale?
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Re: Is it becoming slightly stale?
I have been to all four Irish concerts, but decided that Leonard has come to the well too often this time. I'm probably not the only one, as tickets for his Dublin concerts are being heavily advertised.
I'm a lifelong fan; I've just finished Sylvie Simmons's biography and really enjoyed it. The main deciding factor for me was the O2 venue - despite the advertisements describing it as an intimate venue, it most certainly isn't. The Kilmainham and Lissadel venues were intimate and atmospheric - but I do understand Leonard's aversion to atmospheric Irish rain, wind and cold.
After long and hard inner discussions, I persuaded myself that I could pay my respects to Leonard in Hydra. So, while he's playing in Dublin, I'll be flying to Athens on the 12th September, taking the boat to Hydra the following day. If Leonard wishes to join me, he's very welcome. We can celebrate his birthday with some suitable songs and libations.
I'm a lifelong fan; I've just finished Sylvie Simmons's biography and really enjoyed it. The main deciding factor for me was the O2 venue - despite the advertisements describing it as an intimate venue, it most certainly isn't. The Kilmainham and Lissadel venues were intimate and atmospheric - but I do understand Leonard's aversion to atmospheric Irish rain, wind and cold.
After long and hard inner discussions, I persuaded myself that I could pay my respects to Leonard in Hydra. So, while he's playing in Dublin, I'll be flying to Athens on the 12th September, taking the boat to Hydra the following day. If Leonard wishes to join me, he's very welcome. We can celebrate his birthday with some suitable songs and libations.
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Re: Is it becoming slightly stale?
Where? I've seen or heard none other than on the Ticketmaster home page where in the last week they are in the featured section again. Any newspaper sightings info so I can get a copy would be much appreciated, thanks.as tickets for his Dublin concerts are being heavily advertised.
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Hi Musicmania
The tickets have been advertised on radio several times over the last few weeks, as well as Irish Times.
The tickets have been advertised on radio several times over the last few weeks, as well as Irish Times.
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Thanks, will check The Irish Times.Deepinthedesert wrote:Hi Musicmania
The tickets have been advertised on radio several times over the last few weeks, as well as Irish Times.
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Re: Is it becoming slightly stale?
An interesting thread. I can see all sides of the argument, but one thing that strikes me (and forgive me if anyone has mentioned this before) is that the majority of the audience at any given show will not have seen multiple concerts, and so it will always be fresh and new to thousands of people who are there. I was listening to "Live in London" the other day, and then I listened to the beautiful recording of the Memphis concert this April (thank you Rachel!) If they were the only two concerts I had ever been to I would consider them completely different. After all, it is our choice to attend so many concerts.
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Re: Is it becoming slightly stale?
Kinda like Dylan's "NEVER-ENDING" TOUR, huh ???LHHUNTER wrote:It's great that the US tour has kicked off again to rave reviews but could it be the performance is becoming a little to predictable in terms of format and content.
Since 2008 every show has begun with the same song for both act 1&2 as well as the first and second encores.
ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER
LIKE A ROLLING STONE.
*shrugs*
Still, i've never seen LC live, & would certainly jump at the chance. Has he considered coming to KOREA ??? Think he has a decent fan base here.
If so, you gotta let me know !!!
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Re: Is it becoming slightly stale?
Wrong. Dylan hasn't played LARS live in over a year.Japhy Ryder wrote:
Kinda like Dylan's "NEVER-ENDING" TOUR, huh ???
ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER
LIKE A ROLLING STONE.
*shrugs*
Still, i've never seen LC live, & would certainly jump at the chance. Has he considered coming to KOREA ??? Think he has a decent fan base here.
If so, you gotta let me know !!!
https://app.box.com/s/2gt09dhszwjqo3s2er2w
http://vimeo.com/awblues/videos
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Re: Is it becoming slightly stale?
So then, what's he closing his shows with these days ???
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Re: Is it becoming slightly stale?
The internet is a good source of information.
Do you have access to it?
Do you have access to it?
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Re: Is it becoming slightly stale?
Japhy, all the setlists for the latest leg of the tour are collected hereJaphy Ryder wrote:So then, what's he closing his shows with these days ???
viewtopic.php?f=75&t=33984
The last concert in Bournmouth closed with:
Closing Time
I Tried to Leave You
but it has varied throughout the past month.
By the way, I see you are rather new to the Forum. Please ignore Rodin. His attitude does not represent the majority of the Forum members you will meet.
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Re: Is it becoming slightly stale?
So true Marie. It is generally a well behaved pleasant place to be JaphyMarieM wrote:Japhy, all the setlists for the latest leg of the tour are collected hereJaphy Ryder wrote:So then, what's he closing his shows with these days ???
viewtopic.php?f=75&t=33984
The last concert in Bournmouth closed with:
Closing Time
I Tried to Leave You
but it has varied throughout the past month.
By the way, I see you are rather new to the Forum. Please ignore Rodin. His attitude does not represent the majority of the Forum members you will meet.
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Re: Is it becoming slightly stale?
MarieM wrote:Japhy, all the setlists for the latest leg of the tour are collected hereJaphy Ryder wrote:So then, what's he closing his shows with these days ???
viewtopic.php?f=75&t=33984
The last concert in Bournmouth closed with:
Closing Time
I Tried to Leave You
but it has varied throughout the past month.
By the way, I see you are rather new to the Forum. Please ignore Rodin. His attitude does not represent the majority of the Forum members you will meet.
Do keep up love.
He was asking about Bob Dylan setlists.
Info here
http://www.bobdylan.com/us/events
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Re: Is it becoming slightly stale?
Thank you, Rodin. Very kind of you to correct me and to provide the correct info. Much appreciated.Rodin wrote:
Do keep up love.
He was asking about Bob Dylan setlists.
Info here
http://www.bobdylan.com/us/events
Marie
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Re: Is it becoming slightly stale?
Tsk tsk. Grumpy little lot this morning.
As well as the 'official' site that Rodin has kindly provided Japhy Ryder, here's a link to the definitive fan site which covers the past decade and more:
http://www.boblinks.com/
A vertitable wealth of information at your fingertips. Just like this one.
Robert
As well as the 'official' site that Rodin has kindly provided Japhy Ryder, here's a link to the definitive fan site which covers the past decade and more:
http://www.boblinks.com/
A vertitable wealth of information at your fingertips. Just like this one.
Robert
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