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Post by snakelady on Dec 8, 2016 9:10:28 GMT
The British leg of the LNOTE tour is going to start tonight at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham. I wonder - will we get any pics, information, gig reports from the UK as well .. ?
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Post by craydarr on Dec 9, 2016 7:35:45 GMT
Bournemouth for me tonight, my one and only gig of the tour.
Sold out ( Sorry Ive ) and 6000 ish capacity with the standing & seating layout. Always a good gig for me.
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Post by snakelady on Dec 9, 2016 8:24:00 GMT
Bournemouth for me tonight, my one and only gig of the tour.
Sold out ( Sorry Ive ) and 6000 ish capacity with the standing & seating layout. Always a good gig for me.
Good to see you still have at least some venues left with standing areas. The atmosphere is so much better for it. Enjoy !
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Post by oldschool on Dec 9, 2016 9:15:57 GMT
I attended Nottingham last night with an open mind having had the pleasure of seeing Quo on 40+ occasions since May 10th 1969 and have seen every different combination of members that have ever played with Quo inc Roy Lynes, Pete Kircher and Paul Hirsch.
I was on numerous occasions saddened when the line up has changed, none more so than when Rick fell ill recently and thought that time would be called.
Ritchie Malone has achieved the impossible and has filled Ricks shoes admirably without trying to "be" Rick.
But that is not all.
Rhino Andrew and Leon have also come to the fore each taking on a bigger role than before and their talent shone through last night. That just leaves Francis, to say he was at the top of his game is an understatement, he was brilliant!
Now couple all the above with the clearest most powerful sound I have witnessed in years, a spectacular set and light show and a huge appreciative audience and the result was, one of, if not the most outstanding performance I have witnessed in over 47 years of Quo Gigs.
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Post by lazypokerblues on Dec 9, 2016 9:24:16 GMT
Wow! Glad you enjoyed it, oldschool. That's wonderful. I agree about the light show. But the band isn't doing it for me.
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Post by oldschool on Dec 9, 2016 10:26:16 GMT
"one of, if not the" was what I actually said. This was my first post on this site. I enjoyed last nights gig in Nottingham so much I wanted to share my thoughts with the MB.
It may not have been as emotional a night as say the FF Reunion Gig I went to at Wolverhampton, but in all other respects it was outstanding.
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Post by problemshalved on Dec 10, 2016 7:10:23 GMT
Went to BIC last night which as always is brill due to the standing area, so the cardigans can sit at the back without moaning. Must say I was surprised with Richie. His style seems more chuggy for want of a better word, which made Rain for example sound quite fresh for some reason.Very impressive Low point 2 covers, why oh why, for songs number 2 and 3 (Wanderer and SBYBIL) and my permanent low point of any Medley As commented by others there does oddly seem to be some freshness about them and genuine rather than forced enjoyment and this doesn't look like a band that is mourning Ricks departure. Maybe there was so much going on in the background previously that Ricks absence has provided a relief valve to them all. Unless they stay Electric this will be my last, after nearly 40 years of giging, as Acoustic is not for me, but my gut tells me it won't be the last, especially as I cannot see how Acoustic is financially viable with extra costs of the backing musicians and surely a lower attendance count. If it is the last, then Tks for some great memories
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Post by snakelady on Dec 10, 2016 9:21:16 GMT
I attended Nottingham last night with an open mind having had the pleasure of seeing Quo on 40+ occasions since May 10th 1969 and have seen every different combination of members that have ever played with Quo inc Roy Lynes, Pete Kircher and Paul Hirsch. I was on numerous occasions saddened when the line up has changed, none more so than when Rick fell ill recently and thought that time would be called. Ritchie Malone has achieved the impossible and has filled Ricks shoes admirably without trying to "be" Rick. But that is not all. Rhino Andrew and Leon have also come to the fore each taking on a bigger role than before and their talent shone through last night. That just leaves Francis, to say he was at the top of his game is an understatement, he was brilliant! Now couple all the above with the clearest most powerful sound I have witnessed in years, a spectacular set and light show and a huge appreciative audience and the result was, one of, if not the most outstanding performance I have witnessed in over 47 years of Quo Gigs. Your remark about Rhino, Andy and Leon made me realisethat this probably is, why the gigs are so good. Up till now Status Quo on stage and elsewhere have mainly been Francis and Rick plus some other guys so to speak, but attention was on F+R. Many of the FF memories rave about how they were a band and it wasn't just about one or two individuals - and that's what happened now without Rick. They come across as a band again. Whilst Francis still is the main man, you suddenly realise there are others as well. They can play, they can sing (some more, one less ) and they're an important part of the band and now get a share of the limelight too. I'd really like to know what they did to make the sound so great. Surely it can't have been down to Rick wanting it to be the way it used to be ? New equipment, Andy May paid a visit to the HNO doc ( ), .. ? And the lightshow is indeed one of the best I've ever seen with Quo .. It was a nice touch though they kept THAT bit during The Oriental. Now what about a special occasion 'gigs for the fans' and give us a set without hits, covers and medleys, but otherwise in the same quality ?!
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Post by craydarr on Dec 10, 2016 10:04:21 GMT
Went to BIC last night which as always is brill due to the standing area, so the cardigans can sit at the back without moaning. Must say I was surprised with Richie. His style seems more chuggy for want of a better word, which made Rain for example sound quite fresh for some reason.Very impressive Low point 2 covers, why oh why, for songs number 2 and 3 (Wanderer and SBYBIL) and my permanent low point of any Medley As commented by others there does oddly seem to be some freshness about them and genuine rather than forced enjoyment and this doesn't look like a band that is mourning Ricks departure. Maybe there was so much **** going on in the background previously that Ricks absence has provided a relief valve to them all. Unless they stay Electric this will be my last, after nearly 40 years of giging, as Acoustic is not for me, but my gut tells me it won't be the last, especially as I cannot see how Acoustic is financially viable with extra costs of the backing musicians and surely a lower attendance count. If it is the last, then Tks for some great memories I agree with pretty much everything you have said there.
Lounge kittens were quite good and some of their harmonies were awesome - Totos' Africa was very good. They were only on for 20 mins and that's probably about right for the crowd.
Reo Speedwagon rocked a lot more than I thought they would, I was dubious about this pairing before the tour but it seems to work quite well. The 3 songs I know were performed really well and the song "Can't Fight This Feeling" was a particular highlight as I have always loved it. (soppy old git that I am). The band seemed to be having a ball on stage, all good players (particularly the drummer) and they went down well.
Quo. wasn't sure how I much I would enjoy this line-up and I have to say I had a great time, the band played really well and they seemed to be having a ball on stage. Set list as we know was the same but particular highlights for me were Rain, Softer Ride and The Oriental. Its been reported they are "rocking harder than ever" in previous posts and reviews and for me on these 3 numbers they really did, they were outstanding, made my night. " The crowd was sold out but there was a block of 20-30 centre stage in prime seats that were empty so not sure what was happening there, maybe VIP seats or a coach that that didn't make it or something. A mate of mine was travelling down for it and he said traffic was V. Bad.
Rick / Ritchie. I have to say I really missed Rick not being there last night, far more than I thought I would. Just not seeing his interaction with the crowd and with Rossi and Rhino onstage left a big gap for me, there was a few drunk fans who were trying to get a chant of " There's only 1 Ricky Parfitt" going but they were drowned out by the crowd chanting and shouting to Rossi. Ritchie did a fantastic job but there were times for me when it sounded different (as it should), possibly not as heavy, his playing on RAOTW comes to mind in the lead breaks. To my mind he plays the role very well, interacts with the band an fans very well. Good job done Ritchie.
Also I have to say I really enjoyed seeing /hearing Rhino & Andrew singing lead, as we all know Rhino hasn't got the best voice but on certain songs he can carry it well, its good they have come to the fore. Fran talks a bout Dunkirk Spirit and I think that's what's happening and its good to see.
A great night night was had by all, my wife loved it and the 2 friends who came loved it too and one of them was a first timer.
The question for me is will I go next year and the answer is probably yes, because I like the Aquostic and in view of the setlist this is of more interest live, but as for the electric I may want more of a setlist change or Rick to return to tempt me back. Time will tell.....
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Post by smokie on Dec 10, 2016 11:53:32 GMT
I attended Nottingham last night with an open mind....... An open mind is a wonderful thing
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Post by smokie on Dec 10, 2016 20:53:30 GMT
An open mind is a wonderful thing Being realistic and non blinkered is even better And you are both Ive? Realistic and non blinkered?
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Post by smokie on Dec 10, 2016 21:05:25 GMT
OK Ive, that's your opinion, fair enough.
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Post by bridsparegular on Dec 11, 2016 1:05:13 GMT
And you are both Ive? Realistic and non blinkered? I'm realistic enough to realise what a sham it currently is, I'm NOT suckered in by what management claim,, as for blinkered, maybe, as my stance for as many years as I can remember has always been No Parfitt No Quo, and the prove of I'm right in that is the current sham thats touring as SQ,, I would have jumped ship in 84 had Parfitt done so, he was the only reason I remained. You obviously still regard it as SQ , so enjoy
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Post by bridsparegular on Dec 11, 2016 1:12:28 GMT
Couldn't agree more Ive, call me soft but Quo's been MY band since my childhood days, and since the RP announcement I ain't felt like playing a cd/dvd since, also 1st UK, tour I've missed since '84, so I'm stuck on 45 gigs, (for now...).
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Post by craydarr on Dec 11, 2016 21:28:25 GMT
Couldn't agree more Ive, call me soft but Quo's been MY band since my childhood days, and since the RP announcement I ain't felt like playing a cd/dvd since, also 1st UK, tour I've missed since '84, so I'm stuck on 45 gigs, (for now...). We are a minority,, apparently, but then again some do believe all the management blurb It's not really got anything to do with believing the management blurb, it's just really whether a person will accept the band without Rick and possibly Alan and John or not and whether you will accept material that is different from the music of the FF era. You and other FF fans want the music and that band, or possibly even just Parfitt to return. There is nothing wrong with that at all, others are quite happy to see whatever line up is going as long as the music is good, In their opinion. I have followed them since 81 and live since 84, but I still think they are a good live band and as you will see from my Bournemouth review I really did miss Rick not being there. As I have already said I want to enjoy them while I can and I do still enjoy it, but that doesn't mean I dont care about Rick not being there.
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Post by snakelady on Dec 12, 2016 10:13:56 GMT
An open mind is a wonderful thing I went to my first Rick-less gig three weeks ago with an open mind. I have to admit the enthusiasm and the thrill of anticipation I used to feel before a Quo gig were more or less absent. But we had decided to make a day of it with a rock gig (or two, Heep were there as well) thrown in at night. Well, I shouldn't have worried, really. The band were on excellent form, really tight and full of energy. The sound was brilliant and really loud. As I already said in my gig reports, I missed Rick terribly. Richie did a wonderful job, though, and Rick should be really proud of him. I admit I didn't enjoy them playing and singing Rick's songs, but I understood why they chose to do so. They were really outstanding on both nights I saw them. Well, it's not really 'my' band anymore since Rick left. I guess we all will have to come to terms with the fact that he really is out of Quo, never to return to the stage with them. The tour had been announced as the LNOTE tour, and due to the success of the recent tour they decided to prolongue it well into the next year. I'm quite sure they fill(ed) the venues because they marketed it as their final electric tour. Everyone, well, thousands upon thousands wanted to see them one last time, whatever the line-up. And many, many fans missed Rick, but found the band and the music overwhelming at the same time. Many fans may think it's a great idea they continue playing electric gigs in 2017, others say it's a sham and they shouldn't do it without Rick being present and they should stop at the end of this year, as previously announced. I can accept both views. I think I'd go to a Quo gig, be it electric or acoustic, if they played somewhere near here, just to see how they were doing. But it wouldn't be the same to me with one vital member still absent from the band. I was shocked when Rick had his heart attack and couldn't do the rest of the summer and autumn gigs. But I understood perfectly well why they had to find a stand-in and finish the LNOTE tour. I was devastated when Rick announced he wouldn't return to Quo. I lost all interest in Quo and didn't feel like listening to their records or watching any DVDs any longer. I didn't even want to talk about Quo anymore. I even wanted to give my tickets away. But I 'recovered', and I went to see Rick-less Quo on two nights in November, and I'm glad I did. I enjoyed both gigs tremendously. I did and do miss Rick terribly, and I often wonder what he might think about what is going on with his old band, his life, his future. It must be dreadful sitting there, hearing about your old band playing sold-out gigs to very enthusiastic crowds, and acting so tight and revitalised up there on stage. Why was all that not possible with him around? Why did they never change things while he still felt reignited after the tours with the original band? Why did they go on as if nothing had ever happened? And why the change now that he is out of Quo? It must all be a real stab in the heart, if I'm permitted to say that. Those last sentences of yours, asking why .. I don't think any of it has been done deliberately. In fact I rather think they tried to change as little as possible - the set is nearly the same as last year - and everything else just happened. They had to get in a replacement guitarist and to make him feel at ease and because someone had to do the singing, Rhino and Andy came more to the fore and took on more responsibility. Which in consequence made all of them come across as more of a band and tighter. With Rick still there they'd have simply stuck to their routines - how they move, how they play .. - after all we know Francis and Rick love their routines and it would've been them and some other guys, same as always. The band had to be forced out of their comfort zone, kind of what the solo gigs had done to Francis. He was scared to death but enjoyed them immensly - and wanted to do more right afterwards. So I doubt it has actually to do with Rick as a person, but rather with a vital part missing from the Quo machinery and them having to cope with a new scenario - and the excitement that created inevitably. Is it dreadful and a stab in the heart for Rick ? Well, it will definitely hurt him very much to not be there, be part of this big successful LNOTE tour. - But looking at it the other way round - would Rick be any happier if the tour was a failure - unhappy fans leaving sparsely attended gigs ? I very much doubt it, to be honest. Additionally to being sad about not being there, he'd probably feel guilty and bad about that as well. As near as every gig report says that he's missed, but that the band still put on a good to great show. I think that's actually the best all of them including Rick could've hoped for ..
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Post by I Ain't Complaining on Dec 12, 2016 22:35:08 GMT
Anyone go to the O2 gig last night?
They were recording it for Live Hear Now, did they video it, as I think that was possibly mentioned in one of Francis interviews?
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Post by cammythemortonfan on Dec 12, 2016 23:39:34 GMT
Yes, the gig did get taped.
It wasn't a big deal- I only saw two cameras ( probably more dotted around)
I'm not sure if it's for a big release or if it's going to be a Live Here Now release like they did with Chas n Dave a year ago at the Hammersmith Apollo.
The quality of that release was excellent
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Post by mortified on Dec 13, 2016 8:42:40 GMT
Maybe there was so much **** going on in the background previously that Ricks absence has provided a relief valve to them all. That's been my thinking for a little while now. We're obviously not privy to what goes on behind the scenes and the interviews all tend to be quite superficial in that respect. I find some of the information coming out quite contradictory so there is quite obviously a protecting of individual positions going on. Whatever. I'm just glad that the reports are positive. My first is at Cardiff tomorrow (although I did see the band with Richie in the summer) and I fully expect an excellent gig. I always do no matter who is on stage. My one gripe? I wish I hadn't ordered the live albums from this tour. They sent me downloads of both Zurich and Amsterdam and I now know the set list! Doh! Not that it ever changes much!
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