Having seen the Spokane video and a few other clips from the tour, I'd love for him to do a few gigs in  Europe. I did have tickets for the 2020 show in Hannover that got cancelled so I feel he owes us. It doesn't look very likely at the moment, though.

I did see him on the Freshen Up tour in 2018 which was the last time he toured Europe so I have my peace of mind if he calls it a day after this tour but damn, I'd really love to see him one more time. I'd even buy an overpriced t-shirt, I promise!

It's one of my favourite albums. I already have three versions of it, though (the original vinyl, a Doc Ebbetts and the Archive box) so not sure about a re-release. The demos and the idea with the live versions do sound interesting. If they do it I might indulge.

I saw the news on Paul's Twitter. I'm so excited for it I pre-ordered the red vinyl. I hope there's also a code for a digital download in there

How cool is it that he used the time in lockdown for this? So, the cancellation of the European tour (I had tickets for that, too) was good for something.

I actually got a refund for the Hannover concert but not without Eventim charging some mysterious fees for processing the refund, of course. But everyone already knows what a shady business they are. So not surprised. But anyway, happy I got (most of) the money back

bernie1cat wrote:

Just received an e-mail from Ticketone.it with my voucher attached good through 30/11/2021! Useless piece of crap!

Is it possible to get your money back if you don't use the voucher by that date? That's the case in Germany and probably how they got around EU law.

5th-beatle wrote:

Ticketmaster in France and Spain seem to be issuing real refunds without problems.

The promoter and the ticket seller in Italy are taking advantage of the Decree that allows refunds through vouchers. Have any other countries allowed that possibility?

Yes, Germany also passed a similar law. It only passed in May but concerns all tickets bought before March 8. If you don't use the voucher until the end of next year you can ask for your money back. But if the organizer has gone bankrupt you're out of luck. There doesn't seem to be much outrage about it so far, though, as far as I know.

I bought two tickets for the concert in Hannover but don't live there so a voucher for a local organizer is of no use to me - even if there actually were any events. It's unclear at the moment whether it'll be a voucher or money back so there's hope, yet.

love2travel wrote:

So sad  I'm not in France today.

Wondering if they will extend Linda's Polaroid exhibit in Berlin?

Yes, it's been extended till September. The exhibition venue has reopened now. I'm thinking about going in July. We could go together if you want.

Unfortunately, Germany also has that pointless voucher policy that Italy has. The e-mails I got from eventim didn't say whether I'd get the money back. If you don't use the voucher by the end of next year you get the money back - provided the organiser hasn't gone bankrupt until then. I even have to send in the actual tickets for Hannover and dish out additional postage.

At this point, I'd prefer an outright cancellation with refunds rather than postponing. I'm not sure I'd be comfortable attending a mass event like that next year, either, as long as this virus is around. And any concerts next year also come with uncertainties as there could be future local outbreaks and the like.

It's ridiculous we still don't know anything about the tour in most cases. What would have been the harm in telling us that they're trying to work out postponed dates via this website at least even if they couldn't yet give any details?

Hannover, 4 June 2020

1 ticket: Block B3, row 7, seat 25

Selling at the price I paid for it - 202 € (face value 195 € plus fees + shipping).

I stupidly bought two tickets in the pre-sale but only need one.

Details via DM

I thought I'd offer it here first before I turn to a resale site.

When I was 12 I wanted to attend a concert of his 1993 tour and one of my arguments was that it might be the last chance to see him play live. It was sort of convincing and my parents allowed me to go there on my own. So, I've been thinking that basically every time there's a concert anywhere near me.

But yeah, it really could be the last time -- he may give up touring in the near future.