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Post by snakelady on Sept 23, 2017 16:15:59 GMT
We all know, that the tour has been turned into another electric tour, allegedly due to the demand of fans - but is it really what fans on here prefer or would you've rather seen the band play acoustic ? Let's find out with a poll .. Members from elsewhere, who'd consider attending one or the other in the UK can vote as well, naturally.
We do get an acoustic set, hopefully the Barcelona one and I'm content with that. In consequence I'd not consider flying over for another acoustic gig and I'd certainly avoid another hits set. I'd maybe consider flying over for a gig if they'd play an exciting new electric set. Not much chance of that, I know, and would I still get half decent tickets ? That's the only option I'd consider attending the UK tour though.
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Post by mortified on Sept 24, 2017 7:32:47 GMT
I'm as contrary as anyone else. I wanted to see Quo play the Aquostic set on the UK winter tour. Nice, smaller venues; good set with different songs. And when they changed it to electric, I could scarcely believe it. Notwithstanding how pretty silly it looked, I was actually a little disappointed because I already had tickets and wasn't all that keen to see the same old, same old yet again. With or without Rick!
But having seen a recent interview with Francis and tales of the band having renewed energy, I'm coming round to it and actually looking forward to it. So I'll see how it goes. If I enjoy it as much as I normally do, then we're off and running again.
I do get it that things are different behind the scenes; that the band members are actually all in a better place now that Rick has gone. Which is simply reading between the (white) lines. That's sad to think about but if it was becoming more and more difficult with him in the band, then who am I to rain on their parade? It is completely different from a fan's point of view, obviously. I do hope they can appreciate the way WE feel as well. The loss of Rick turned everything upside down for many of us. But I'll definitely give them a chance.
We both deserve that much.
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Post by craydarr on Sept 24, 2017 8:08:37 GMT
I've put "other" as I honestly don't know!!
For the first time in 30 odd years of following the band I'm not that bothered about what's going on. If I heard the electric set had changed dramatically I may buy a last minute Bournemouth ticket, but I just don't know...
I really think the only thing that would re-ignite major interest from me would be a fantastic new Rock n Roll album that took us all by surprise with the songs heavily featured in the set, tours or "one off" special shows that are based on previous cracking albums by either line-up.
I really don't like the idea of them "limping on" as they currently are.
I did see the Aquostic set at the Roundhouse and loved it and I also saw the band without Ricky last year and had a great time. The problem at the moment is that what they are doing doesn't inspire much enthusiasm in me.
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Post by snakelady on Sept 25, 2017 8:34:23 GMT
.. My attitude towards Status Quo's UK tour? Well, I do feel for the fans who thought they were going to see an acoustic show and now will have to attend another electric gig. I guess some might feel cheated. But it could be worse. They could throw Caroline, Paper Plane, ROLD out of the set and play Marguerita Time, Tommy's in Love or Address Book instead... Now that would be a challenge! That's why I've started the poll, Inna. If I'd live in the UK and had tickets for an acoustic tour I'd definitely not attend another greatest hits tour. I'd feel thoroughly cheated and would want my money back. Now it's not the LNOTE tour any longer, so they can (and should !) change the set. The band has got to understand that the LNOTE tour was so well received not because of what was played, but because of what it was and to a lesser degree how it was played. They better act accordingly IMVHO. I can understand you - if it were Francis gone and Rick still there I'd feel exactly the same. It's a kind of alienation. Somebody who had been important for you for most of your life is gone. That feeling can't be replaced and leaves a void. Like you I had hoped Rick would be able to at least make an acoustic return, eventually. I really look forward to the acoustic gig though, as it's still so different and fresh compared to what has been played electrically over the last years. And I like the way they changed the set according to Billy - not taking out the unknown album songs and replacing them with hits.
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Post by smokie on Sept 25, 2017 21:57:43 GMT
I voted for the first option.
I'm not interested in seeing another electric show at the moment and that's because of the predictability of the set. I've seen one Aquostic show and greatly enjoyed it and the main reason that I did enjoy it, I think, is because it was all new and fresh. The exact opposite of the electric show.
The nearest gig to me is the Glasgow one and I'm not interested in leaving work early, driving through to Glasgow and then driving back up the road straight afterwards. Had it been on a Friday or Saturday night then I may have been tempted but I doubt it. I think I've seen Quo in 6 venues in Glasgow and The Armadillo is my favourite one but I'm not going.
It does make for sad reading that the band are apparently in a better place these days but even that's telling in that it's the BAND and not just that bad man who is to blame for everything, yep, Francis. I still think it's sad to think that in Turkey, Rick was alone and the other band members were in Francis' room. That's telling too, I think. Sad but telling.
Now, if I were to hear that the set was totally revamped with TW, SBYBIL etc all dropped and fresh new songs added, then I probably would make the effort to attend but as it stands at the moment, it's a case of "Thanks but no thanks".
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Post by snakelady on Sept 26, 2017 7:34:30 GMT
I voted for the first option. I'm not interested in seeing another electric show at the moment and that's because of the predictability of the set. I've seen one Aquostic show and greatly enjoyed it and the main reason that I did enjoy it, I think, is because it was all new and fresh. The exact opposite of the electric show. The nearest gig to me is the Glasgow one and I'm not interested in leaving work early, driving through to Glasgow and then driving back up the road straight afterwards. Had it been on a Friday or Saturday night then I may have been tempted but I doubt it. I think I've seen Quo in 6 venues in Glasgow and The Armadillo is my favourite one but I'm not going. It does make for sad reading that the band are apparently in a better place these days but even that's telling in that it's the BAND and not just that bad man who is to blame for everything, yep, Francis. I still think it's sad to think that in Turkey, Rick was alone and the other band members were in Francis' room. That's telling too, I think. Sad but telling. Now, if I were to hear that the set was totally revamped with TW, SBYBIL etc all dropped and fresh new songs added, then I probably would make the effort to attend but as it stands at the moment, it's a case of "Thanks but no thanks". Yes, completely understandable and it would be my attitude as well. So far it looks like that 'overwhelming demand' would rather be the other way round, switching electric to acoustic, but not many have voted so far .. Not sure about Turkey, Gary. Maybe Rick simply had retired to his room because he was tired and felt exhausted. Wouldn't surprise me, considering the state his heart was in. And if the others thought he was asleep they'd probably not check on him normally to not disturb him. So it was really lucky there was at least one person who didn't like doner, so checked anyway .. And as soon as it was clear something was wrong with him Rhino and Francis came rushing over.
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Post by mortified on Sept 26, 2017 7:41:41 GMT
It's funny but I've been down this road before. In 2006, I pretty much decided that I'd had enough. I'd seen it and done it so many times it was becoming a bit stale for me. My problem, not theirs; I fully admit that. I then went to the Paris gig and was completely blown away. And off I went again, following them here, there and everywhere. I've been a bit pi$$ed off with the set a few times since, especially in 2011 when I was told on the quiet (in Paris again actually) that it had been completely revamped for the winter tour and that they'd rehearsed loads of alternative songs. It proved to be untrue or, more likely, considered unworkable. And this was after the inclusion of the Quid Pro Quo songs. I went to see them in Liverpool at the start of the tour and was staggered when The Wanderer, The Oriental and Creepin'.... and all manner of predictable stuff kept pitching up. I waited and waited and then the gig was over. I was majorly disappointed. So much so that I had tickets for the Nottingham gig the next night and didn't go! My wife was confused. I think she thought it was an early sign of dementia Even the FF reunion gigs; I thought they were good in terms of the set but not exceptional. I have to admit I'd have been as happy seeing the present band playing April Spring Summer & Wednesdays etc. Since then I've taken the pragmatic approach. I've gone to less gigs and accepted that there won't be any surprises so I just go along and enjoy myself knowing full well what's coming up. The only exception has been the couple of Aquostic gigs I've done which were great. The set issue is mine, no one else's. If they continue to get people through the door doing the same old, same old then they are not going to change. And why would they? Rhino's Revenge for me. A positive party of unpredictability and great music!
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Post by lazypokerblues on Sept 26, 2017 8:35:56 GMT
I voted 'Other' because my situation is not listed.
They're coming to Sheffield, where I live. When the FTMO pre-sale went live, out of habit and curiosity I went online to see what sort of ticket I could get. I got front row. It was in my basket, but I didn't buy it because I decided that I really didn't want to see the new line up doing an Aquostic show. So I closed my browser and decided that I wouldn't go.
Then when they played York Barbican in the Spring, some friends of mine went and said that they really enjoyed it. These are friends who I went with to a few shows on the LNOTE tour, and we all were thoroughly disappointed and resolved that we wouldn't see them anymore.
So taking my friends' opinion into account, I thought I might as well give it a punt and go. So I bought a ticket for the Aquostic show, fairly decent seat, centre stalls, about 10 rows back.
The very next day, they changed it to electric.
So I have already decided that I'm finished with electric, and I didn't really want to see Aquostic but I was prepared to give it a punt.
And now I'm going to electric. I'll go with an open mind, but I think it's already half closed.
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Post by Crapmodem on Sept 26, 2017 8:48:09 GMT
As stated elsewhere, I bought a ticket for Hammersmith, deciding to go to one more Aquostic show before putting away the old rag blues.
This would bring my tally of Status Quo concerts up to 350.
Now they have changed it to electric and I am pissed off. Especially due to the questionable 'honesty' of the reasons given.
I may well sell the ticket.
Very long term committed fans such as Mortified and Lazy Poker Blues are finally losing their strong commitment to Status Quo and all things related.
Sad but true.
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Post by lazypokerblues on Sept 26, 2017 9:50:17 GMT
I think you should go, Crappy.
Don't be *that* guy who only managed to see Quo 349 times!
Round it up to 350!
(I wonder how many Quo shows Francis has been to? He must hold the world record...)
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Post by Jimmy G on Sept 26, 2017 10:19:34 GMT
Liverpool, the so-called Last Night of the Electrics, was my 100th Quo gig.
Happy to leave it at that now.
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Post by mortified on Sept 26, 2017 10:23:01 GMT
Very long term committed fans such as Mortified and Lazy Poker Blues are finally losing their strong commitment to Status Quo and all things related.
Sad but true.
For us maybe but not the band. Fans are disposable even after this length of time. They always will be. It's the seriously fashion conscious or young demo-graph targeted that don't get away with it because their time is finite. Quo will (presumably) continue to make a living with our without ancient relics like me or you
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2017 10:38:22 GMT
I voted, happy to go to either.
I admit I don't feel the same excitement anymore as I once did, I'm still looking forward to the gig, I know I'll have a great time but I certainly don't do multiple gigs per tour as I used to.
Many reasons I guess, all discussed previously, stale set list being the main one. I've no doubt Rick's passing plays a huge part as well.
They've been such a large part of my life for so long now though and they do still rock, IMO. I'm mindful that time is ticking and they won't be here forever so I'll continue to enjoy it whilst I can.
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Post by snakelady on Sept 27, 2017 7:59:53 GMT
Liverpool, the so-called Last Night of the Electrics, was my 100th Quo gig. Happy to leave it at that now. You've forgotten to check the 'won't go' option . I'd have actually expected there'd be more votes for that ..
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Post by vivfromcov on Sept 28, 2017 18:29:29 GMT
I just checked the won't go option.
Without Rick, I debated about not going but decided to give them a try on the LNOTE tour at Brighton. Although it was ok, it felt like the real end of the road to me.
If others want to carry on, fair enough but it's not for me. Very sad to say but Stated were far more enjoyable at Woolwich. (No disrespect meant to them! They were awesome!)
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Post by Michele on Oct 14, 2017 3:34:27 GMT
They're playing in Sydney tomorrow night, it's my home town, I m not going. First Aussie Quo tour I've missed and I don't care. I'm not bothered if they continue, I've been a big fan since the early days but I won't be seeing them again.
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Post by dai on Oct 14, 2017 11:45:06 GMT
Might be going to Cardiff this year with 3 mates, not seen them for 8 years - Quo that is not my mates.😊 In two minds about it. Don't really have the same desire to see them without Rick but part of me wants to see Richie perform too. Definitely wouldn't have gone if it'd been an acoustic show. Just not my cup of tea.
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