mortified
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Post by mortified on Dec 8, 2016 9:40:08 GMT
Just received an e-mail from "eventim.de" announcing ticket sales for more gigs next summer; Zwickau and Dresden in July. How many more "one-off specials" are there going to be?
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Post by lazypokerblues on Dec 8, 2016 11:06:28 GMT
Difficult to decide if these gigs are part of the extended tour, or one-off specials.
Either way, it seems like they've covered all their bases, so they can carry on.
Good luck to them.
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Post by smokie on Dec 8, 2016 13:08:26 GMT
Not surprised.
No more tours will be booked was the phrase?
Andy Bown said "there's still more to come from us" and I think playing summer festivals, preferably on the continent, was always the route they'd go down.
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Post by snakelady on Dec 9, 2016 8:47:24 GMT
Just received an e-mail from "eventim.de" announcing ticket sales for more gigs next summer; Zwickau and Dresden in July. How many more "one-off specials" are there going to be? It's annouced as still another part of the LNOTE tour : linkTo be fair - both cities are in a region, Saxonia, where Quo have not played during the recent tour. Fans from there had to travel quite a distance - with Berlin, Magdeburg or even Passau closest depending .. They completely left out the southwest as well, so there might be more gigs added - in Kaiserslautern or Freiburg e.g. or on the other side of the border in Straßburg or Colmar. Guess we'll find out soon. The Lorelei amphitheater is a stunning venue, but I'm not the least bit interested in ZZ Top. I can't stand beards .. 107
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Post by mortified on Dec 9, 2016 9:59:31 GMT
Just received an e-mail from "eventim.de" announcing ticket sales for more gigs next summer; Zwickau and Dresden in July. How many more "one-off specials" are there going to be? I'm not the least bit interested in ZZ Top. I can't stand beards .. 107 So you like the drummer then....
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Post by snakelady on Dec 10, 2016 8:46:32 GMT
I'm not the least bit interested in ZZ Top. I can't stand beards .. 107 So you like the drummer then.... Have never actually seen him - he's always hidden behind the beards at the front .. A third gig in Rottenburg on 31.08.17 has been added in the meantime ..
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Post by smokie on Dec 14, 2016 9:09:39 GMT
Six more electric shows announced this morning for April 2017 in Scandinavia.
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Post by snakelady on Dec 14, 2016 9:44:43 GMT
Six more electric shows announced this morning for April 2017 in Scandinavia. That's great for our Scandinavian friends, so they won't have to travel that far. What Quo should've done IMO, is announce that these are their last autumn/winter tours and that from now on they'll merely play summer festivals. (Scandinavian and further legs of LNOTE tour excluded though where they haven't played anywhere near so far)
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Post by snakelady on Dec 14, 2016 10:06:05 GMT
That's great for our Scandinavian friends, so they won't have to travel that far. What Quo should've done IMO, is announce that these are their last autumn/winter tours and that from now on they'll merely play summer festivals. (Scandinavian and further legs of LNOTE tour excluded though where they haven't played anywhere near so far) But I doubt they will be the last dates, Rossi will milk this for all its worth It's not all about Francis .. I guess as long as there's demand the band will continue. And be careful what you say or else Marc is going to nuke this section as well :lolflg:
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Post by I Ain't Complaining on Dec 14, 2016 13:01:36 GMT
And be careful what you say or else Marc is going to nuke this section as well :lolflg: Oh really ?! I was right all along then, negative opinions not allowed, this really is a FRQ board, and you just confirmed it It's getting like previous board Ive.....it's not that negative opinions aren't allowed, it's just that the 'same' negative opinion again and again and again becomes boring and repetitive. Essentially you've become a one trick pony which infiltrates every thread about the current band! We know what you're opinion is, we could all type it for you. Try talking about the issue which is being discussed or leave it to the people who want to talk about it.
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Post by smokie on Dec 14, 2016 13:12:50 GMT
Six more electric shows announced this morning for April 2017 in Scandinavia. That's great for our Scandinavian friends, so they won't have to travel that far. What Quo should've done IMO, is announce that these are their last autumn/winter tours and that from now on they'll merely play summer festivals. (Scandinavian and further legs of LNOTE tour excluded though where they haven't played anywhere near so far) I hindsight, I think you're right. They should have made it clear that the "first leg" of the tour would incorporate Germany/Holland/UK, take a break after Christmas and then it would commence again throughout the year in other countries.
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Post by smokie on Dec 14, 2016 13:14:04 GMT
If Rick can get back to full fitness, do you think there's any chance that he could participate in electric shows only and leave the Aquostic tour(s) to those that want to?
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Post by snakelady on Dec 14, 2016 17:02:32 GMT
That's great for our Scandinavian friends, so they won't have to travel that far. What Quo should've done IMO, is announce that these are their last autumn/winter tours and that from now on they'll merely play summer festivals. (Scandinavian and further legs of LNOTE tour excluded though where they haven't played anywhere near so far) I hindsight, I think you're right. They should have made it clear that the "first leg" of the tour would incorporate Germany/Holland/UK, take a break after Christmas and then it would commence again throughout the year in other countries.
The way it has been handled leads me to think they were indeed surprised and overwhelmed by the demand and how well the shows were received. I've no idea how attendance figures are for the UK now, although what I've read so far would suggest the shows are extremely well attended. For Germany to have reached an average of well over 7k though and for 15 shows at that has been very impressive. No surprise promoters have noticed and want more of the same . Concerning Rick - IMO as soon as he's gotten over himself and his frustration and thought through any other options - either solo or PLC - he'll realise that it's Quo where the big stages wait and the money is. Both of which is very important for him. So I don't see him completely out of acoustic gigs even ..
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Post by I Ain't Complaining on Dec 17, 2016 11:52:01 GMT
If Rick can get back to full fitness, do you think there's any chance that he could participate in electric shows only and leave the Aquostic tour(s) to those that want to? I disagree with Snake lady. We're not sure what has happened behind the scenes, and we'll probably never know the 'truth'...but I don't expect to see Rick on the stage with Quo again. He's left (as far as I'm concerned ) and it is just being very carefully stage managed in the media.
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Post by I Ain't Complaining on Dec 19, 2016 12:54:38 GMT
I disagree with Snake lady. We're not sure what has happened behind the scenes, and we'll probably never know the 'truth'...but I don't expect to see Rick on the stage with Quo again. He's left (as far as I'm concerned ) and it is just being very carefully stage managed in the media. Certain people wont want the truth coming out,, could be highly embarrassing if it did Why, what do you think that 'truth' could be? What do you think could be highly embarrassing? I think Rick's health could be covering up / looks better in the media than a 'real' split.....but I'm not sure I can think of anything that would be really embarrassing, why what are you thinking or have you heard Ive?
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Post by mortified on Dec 19, 2016 13:24:27 GMT
The words "run" and "out of patience" spring immediately to mind. But we know little to nothing. All guess work. The health issue is not in dispute; its the aftermath that is the subject of speculation. To be honest, I'm now at the stage where I don't actually care what happened or why; in terms of band politics I mean. It is what it is and I either chose to go with it or I don't. Quo has always been about me. Its about music and having a good time; no more, no less. I've listened now to various tracks from the live downloads from Pledge Music (Birmingham has just arrived) and the band sound great. Not any better but certainly not any poorer. I will not deprive myself of a listening pleasure on a point of principle. That's idiotic. I personally hope Rick makes a full recovery and is back on stage as soon as he is able. But we all have serious doubts that its possible. He needs to take care of himself properly from now on. If he does, he'll live till he's a hundred. If he doesn't, he'll probably still live till he's a hundred. In retrospect, its good that they're taking the electric show to places that have supported the band in the past; Scandinavia in particular. The acoustic stuff I'll probably support as long as its there. Basically because I like it and I like those gigs.
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Post by gogs on Dec 19, 2016 18:19:04 GMT
The words "run" and "out of patience" spring immediately to mind. But we know little to nothing. All guess work. The health issue is not in dispute; its the aftermath that is the subject of speculation. To be honest, I'm now at the stage where I don't actually care what happened or why; in terms of band politics I mean. It is what it is and I either chose to go with it or I don't. Quo has always been about me. Its about music and having a good time; no more, no less. I've listened now to various tracks from the live downloads from Pledge Music (Birmingham has just arrived) and the band sound great. Not any better but certainly not any poorer. I will not deprive myself of a listening pleasure on a point of principle. That's idiotic. I personally hope Rick makes a full recovery and is back on stage as soon as he is able. But we all have serious doubts that its possible. He needs to take care of himself properly from now on. If he does, he'll live till he's a hundred. If he doesn't, he'll probably still live till he's a hundred. In retrospect, its good that they're taking the electric show to places that have supported the band in the past; Scandinavia in particular. The acoustic stuff I'll probably support as long as its there. Basically because I like it and I like those gigs. All of this. Couldn't have put it better myself. when I go to a gig, I don't go to see Francis or Rick, I go to see Quo. If they continue and are still musically sound and recognisable, I'll keep going.
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Post by jason1 on Dec 19, 2016 22:06:08 GMT
It's a shame that if this is the end of the electrics then it's a bit messy. Who knows what the future holds but I agree with snake lady that as long as quo are playing then it's worth going. I still hope that they will do an electric tour again. Never say never!
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Post by smokie on Dec 20, 2016 19:47:27 GMT
Aquostic show announced for 20th June at Inverness.
Perhaps a UK summer Aquostic Tour beckons?
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Post by smokie on Dec 20, 2016 22:26:11 GMT
Aquostic show announced for 20th June at Inverness. Perhaps a UK summer Aquostic Tour beckons? Inverness, lovely place & area. I cant see the doing a full Aquostic UK tour, it wouldnt be financially viable To be honest, that's what I think too. They'd need to cut back on the number of musicians involved? Just the guitarists and the two backing singers one of which plays the violin? Otherwise, they are almost certain to lose money if the toured extensively with the Roundhouse band?
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