Concerts.
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On Halloween I saw Johnny Marr play at the House of Blues at Downtown Disney. Great, great, great show. He had a fantastic band behind him and his voice was in fine form. It was also his 50th birthday so everyone sang 'Happy Birthday', and there was marriage proposal right before Marr played 'There Is a Light That Never Goes Out'. Highly recommend seeing him if anyone gets the chance.
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Tomorrow I'm off to see Billy Joel, then other concerts coming up in November include KT Tunstall, My Life Story, The Kast-Off Kinks (with a chance that Ray may turn up), Hugh Cornwell, David Ford and The Fratellis.
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Nice one ARC, Marr is the man! I love The Kinks, which show might Ray turn up at?
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Let us know how Billy Joel is! We've got a thread going for him too... Hoping he makes his way closer to my area in 2014. He's got two dates in FL so far...and NYC on New Years Eve of course... Paul Simon & Sting are doing a joint Arena tour this March...but I think I'll pass. I can just begin to imagine how over-priced that one is gonna be...
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And so onto Bryan Ferry,great night,he was on fine form great set list and sounded in fine fettle a really enjoyable night,and boy for a man who's 68 he looks wonderful.
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WixRocks!:
Let us know how Billy Joel is! We've got a thread going for him too... Hoping he makes his way closer to my area in 2014. He's got two dates in FL so far...and NYC on New Years Eve of course... Paul Simon & Sting are doing a joint Arena tour this March...but I think I'll pass. I can just begin to imagine how over-priced that one is gonna be...
Just found out about Billy Joel - not sure how I missed the news! Have never seen him so will see if anything's left in the general sale tomorrow morning (but am not hopeful!). But he's definitely on the "bucket list" so hope I can grab something. Fwiw, I'll be moving out of NYC within the next 18 months so have literally been breaking the bank to cram in as many shows as possible while they're still accessible - while Asheville, NC has become a very happening spot over the last few years, there's no way all these folks will be rolling through! This feels obscene typing it to be honest...
Upcoming shows: The Eagles - tonight! Sinead O'Connor - tomorrow Alison Moyet - 11/14 Van Morrison - 11/25 Patti Smith - 12/27 Neil Young - 1/9 Paul Simon & Sting (yes I did
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The Eagles announced another show near me in March...but I just cannot see the value in those prices. The cheap seat is $70! It's more than Paul's cheap seat!
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Yes the eagles are on tour near me,but they're pricy,very pricy seriously not sure if i can justify the expense to be honest.
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im probably gonna see the frozen autumn this weekend
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WixRocks!:
Very very cool! Billy Joel is playing Barclays Center in NYC on new years eve...wish I could go!!!
It sold out quickly! Wish I could've gone. However, I'm sure the Barclays is still recovering from those MINDBLOWING Paul gigs. It's a Rockin venue.
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My 2013 concert season comes to a close this evening with the epic...Sir Elton John! This is my third Elton John concert and I'm very much looking forward to a setlist heavy with hits and deep cuts honoring the 40th Anniversary of the "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" album, and several new songs from "The Diving Board"! Excellent floor seats...gonna be a cold night on the metro to DC, but it's worth it!
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Still 3 more dates on my calender KT Tunstal,The Waterboys and Deacon Blue still to come already looking like another busy year coming up with half a dozen or so gigs/comedy gigs booked.
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As I get older I am seeing the number of shows I go to a year decrease I wont even hit double digits this year Michael Nesmith, Rahway NJ Paul McCartney, Brooklyn NY The Monkees, Red Bank NJ KISS, Uncasville CT Megadeth \ Iron Maiden, Nashville TN Michael Nesmith, Englewood NJ Shoe Suede Blues (Peter Tork), Bordentown NJ (probably) Megadeth, Bethlehem PA (probably)
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From the Elton John thread
Elton was spectacular last night! He played for 2 1/2 hours, racking up 26 songs, each one topping the last! Well...that opener is hard to beat...but anyway! His voice was in good form for what it is these days. He works it to his advantage and makes up for it with piano playing at times, which has only gotten better with age! The band was remarkable as well. Longtime members Davey Johnstone and Nigel Olsonn and Guitar and Drums...with keyboards, bass, percussion, two cellos, and four back up singers. I was impressed that on my third concert, I was able to hear 10 songs I'd never heard him play before. He was in an excellent mood as well, no breakdowns. My only minor qualm would be having only two songs from the new album. Still, the best he's performed of the three shows I've seen...setlist below...order may be a bit wonky Funeral For a Friend/ Love Lies Bleeding Candle in The Wind Bennie and The Jets Grey Seal Levon Tiny Dancer Holiday Inn Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters Believe Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Philadelphia Freedom I Guess That's Why They Call it The Blues Rocket Man Oceans Away The One Someone Saved my Life Tonight Home Again Don't Let The Sun Go Down on Me Sad Songs Say So Much I'm Still Standing The Bitch is Back All The Young Girls Love Alice Your Sister Can't Twist But She Can Rock and Roll Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting ENCORE Your Song Crocodile Rock
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And so onto KT Tunstall a woman,a guitar,a kazoo and a piano and a massive amount of talent all added up to a wonderful night i just wish she'd done longer than an hour and a half she was that good.
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Will be seeing Sting and Paul Simon together in February.
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Tickets for both Arcade Fire shows in Brooklyn next August lined up... ...just need to get tickets now for Toronto in March and I'm set! Van Morrison and (daughter) Shana Morrison up next.
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Just saw that Journey & Steve Miller are touring together next year as well. There aren't really any dates close enough to me though. Not sure I'd go anyway...maybe for the right price...
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Ahh a bit of bubblegum pop for next year in the form of Katy Perry,looking to be a female dominated year for me next year by the looks of it so far at least.
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I got my first concert for 2014!! Friday, May 9th- Billy Joel @ Madison Square Garden This is Billy's 65th Birthday...and my grandmother's 70th! So I'll be surprising her with the tickets/trip for Christmas. A splendid time is guaranteed for all!