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Post by snakelady on Jun 7, 2017 7:07:25 GMT
Looking at this year's tour dates and what has already taken place, there's no sign of the band slowing down any longer. Guess we can assume that had been planned for Rick's benefit originally, hence is no longer necessary, and Francis telling he'd not feel fit enough was only pretence. There's over 50 dates scheduled still, so basically same procedure as every year, James.
What makes a difference and a considerable one at that is, that they keep switching from electric tours to acoustic tours and back again for the rest of the year. It's like they're touring with two different bands and sets (hopefully) again, kind of like with CQ and FF.
The first string of electric gigs, still under the LNOTE banner has come to an end and in about two weeks the first series of acoustic gigs will be under way. It can't be that easy for the band switching back and forth in a relatively short time span again and again, so I wonder if there's a strategic thought behind it ?
They may have seconds thoughts about relying on acoustic entirely, especially since A2 more or less flopped commercially. And if it works it could be the template for a few more years of touring yet ..
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Post by mortified on Jun 7, 2017 7:28:54 GMT
We never know what goes on behind the scenes or within the inner sanctum. Very often we're told one thing (or rather marketed by one thing) and then something else happens, sometimes the complete opposite. The Last Night Of The Electrics is beginning to look like a case in point but, to try and balance things a wee bit, they did say that in 2017 they'd be taking the electric show to places that didn't get the chance last year. So I'm not jumping to any conclusions yet.
Apart from Zurich, nothing has been announced for 2018 and the end of 2017 is all Aquostic. I've never been convinced that the acoustic project is sustainable long term but I'm not in charge. Maybe it is. Only time will tell. Much fewer gigs would certainly make it more of an event if or when it does come round.
Is 50 dates a lot by Quo's standards? Doesn't sound like it.
There will be a strategy. We just don't know what it is. And this band are talented and professional enough to switch between the two styles with relative ease. Especially the more they do it. Are they trying to court two different audiences or are they hoping to attract us all to both? Probably hoping for the latter but would be happy enough with the former.
Until 2017 ends, I don't think we'll know how it's going to pan out. Maybe even they don't. Maybe they'll take stock and discuss how it all went this year. But as far as I can see, actually stopping altogether isn't a considered option. They're leaving that decision to us.
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Post by mortified on Jun 8, 2017 6:13:08 GMT
Nice little interview that. " It probably will be the last, yes...." A direct quote from Mr Rossi. I think he's probably talking about the Australian thing given how the conversation went but he does sound resigned to it coming to an end. Maybe even looking forward to it. He is asked about retirement (as in comparison with his green Telecaster) and is not totally forthcoming. Almost non-committal. But, like he says, he'll be 70 in two years. Jumping around on stage isn't an option. Ta for the link.  |
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Post by snakelady on Jun 8, 2017 13:04:22 GMT
Hm, going by that interview, somehow I seriously doubt Francis himself knows what he's going to do next year .. or aged 70 ..  At first I went along with the 'territories we haven't visited so far' line. By now though they've piled up 12 (!) summer shows in Germany and they aren't all regions they haven't visited last autumn. And I'd not call them single gigs either. 12 very much resembles a standard tour these days, just during a different time of year than usual. |
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Post by mortified on Jun 8, 2017 14:02:18 GMT
Hmm, going by that interview, somehow I seriously doubt Francis himself knows what he's going to do next year .. or aged 70 .. I think that's probably true. Each day as it comes sort of thing. We clamour for information about what the band is going to be doing - if anything at all - and they maybe don't know themselves. |
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Post by smokie on Jun 8, 2017 21:14:56 GMT
I've a feeling and I'm probably wrong but I think the band will continue for a max of two more years or when the demands/offers to play dry up.
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Post by mortified on Jun 9, 2017 6:14:03 GMT
I've a feeling and I'm probably wrong but I think the band will continue for a max of two more years or when the demands/offers to play dry up. Which is probably why its sort of up in the air at the minute. A see how it pans out sort of attitude. With nothing to lose really. |
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Post by snakelady on Jun 9, 2017 6:42:52 GMT
Hmm, going by that interview, somehow I seriously doubt Francis himself knows what he's going to do next year .. or aged 70 .. I think that's probably true. Each day as it comes sort of thing. We clamour for information about what the band is going to be doing - if anything at all - and they maybe don't know themselves. One step at a time is what they're taking now and not looking too far ahead ..  |
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Post by frozenhero on Jul 3, 2017 13:46:22 GMT
Nice little interview that. " It probably will be the last, yes...." A direct quote from Mr Rossi. I think he's probably talking about the Australian thing given how the conversation went but he does sound resigned to it coming to an end. Maybe even looking forward to it. He is asked about retirement (as in comparison with his green Telecaster) and is not totally forthcoming. Almost non-committal. But, like he says, he'll be 70 in two years. Jumping around on stage isn't an option. Ta for the link. Manfred Mann is still jumping around on stage and he's well beyond 70! But certainly we're looking at the end of Quo in the near future. They're not getting any younger and if they all continue to go on until they drop off stage, all the money they're earning right now won't be of much use  |
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Post by frozenhero on Jul 3, 2017 13:47:01 GMT
Hm, going by that interview, somehow I seriously doubt Francis himself knows what he's going to do next year .. or aged 70 .. At first I went along with the 'territories we haven't visited so far' line. By now though they've piled up 12 (!) summer shows in Germany and they aren't all regions they haven't visited last autumn. And I'd not call them single gigs either. 12 very much resembles a standard tour these days, just during a different time of year than usual. Well they did say they would continue to play festivals and the like. |
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Post by snakelady on Jul 4, 2017 7:43:02 GMT
Hm, going by that interview, somehow I seriously doubt Francis himself knows what he's going to do next year .. or aged 70 .. At first I went along with the 'territories we haven't visited so far' line. By now though they've piled up 12 (!) summer shows in Germany and they aren't all regions they haven't visited last autumn. And I'd not call them single gigs either. 12 very much resembles a standard tour these days, just during a different time of year than usual. Well they did say they would continue to play festivals and the like. Well, they not completely excluded it .. , but this looks like a standard tour with that many dates. I ain't complaining though - what I'm complaining about (and what keeps me from going) is the set list. Will you go to Schwetzingen ? Guess the gig is part of the Lichterfest they've got in the park once a year. Does look stunning and I'm tempted for that, but alas .. |
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Post by I Ain't Complaining on Jul 10, 2017 12:46:19 GMT
We never know what goes on behind the scenes or within the inner sanctum. Very often we're told one thing (or rather marketed by one thing) and then something else happens, sometimes the complete opposite. The Last Night Of The Electrics is beginning to look like a case in point but, to try and balance things a wee bit, they did say that in 2017 they'd be taking the electric show to places that didn't get the chance last year. So I'm not jumping to any conclusions yet. Apart from Zurich, nothing has been announced for 2018 and the end of 2017 is all Aquostic. I've never been convinced that the acoustic project is sustainable long term but I'm not in charge. Maybe it is. Only time will tell. Much fewer gigs would certainly make it more of an event if or when it does come round. Is 50 dates a lot by Quo's standards? Doesn't sound like it. There will be a strategy. We just don't know what it is. And this band are talented and professional enough to switch between the two styles with relative ease. Especially the more they do it. Are they trying to court two different audiences or are they hoping to attract us all to both? Probably hoping for the latter but would be happy enough with the former. Until 2017 ends, I don't think we'll know how it's going to pan out. Maybe even they don't. Maybe they'll take stock and discuss how it all went this year. But as far as I can see, actually stopping altogether isn't a considered option. They're leaving that decision to us. One right, one wrong! Or at least the strategy has had to change since you wrote this! |
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