Nucky Thompson Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 This has always been the band that I wanted to see live and I thought I had missed the boat. Couldn't believe it when they announced Edinburgh Castle Got my tickets through O2 priority yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 36 minutes ago, Nucky Thompson said: This has always been the band that I wanted to see live and I thought I had missed the boat. Couldn't believe it when they announced Edinburgh Castle Got my tickets through O2 priority yesterday Lucky bugger! I have to queue with the hoi polloi and hope there's some tickets left when I get on tomorrow. How much were the tix? I thought the boat had been missed when they cancelled the gig in Glasgow a couple of years ago. These gigs are going to be with full orchestra. They use the orchestra for the first part of the set but not for the encore, which is more My Generation & Substitute etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 7 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: Lucky bugger! I have to queue with the hoi polloi and hope there's some tickets left when I get on tomorrow. How much were the tix? I thought the boat had been missed when they cancelled the gig in Glasgow a couple of years ago. These gigs are going to be with full orchestra. They use the orchestra for the first part of the set but not for the encore, which is more My Generation & Substitute etc. I paid £220 for 2 tickets, that's with ticket insurance and all fees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 21 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: the hoi polloi A perfect example of tautology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The new West End Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Between 90 and 150 quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 2 hours ago, I P Knightley said: Lucky bugger! I have to queue with the hoi polloi and hope there's some tickets left when I get on tomorrow. How much were the tix? I thought the boat had been missed when they cancelled the gig in Glasgow a couple of years ago. These gigs are going to be with full orchestra. They use the orchestra for the first part of the set but not for the encore, which is more My Generation & Substitute etc. https://www.seetickets.com/event/the-who/edinburgh-castle/2552343?offercode=partners&pre=partner&direct=true There you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Sooperstar said: https://www.seetickets.com/event/the-who/edinburgh-castle/2552343?offercode=partners&pre=partner&direct=true There you go. I didn't notice yesterday that UB40 were the supporting band. I saw them at the Usher hall last May Edited February 2, 2023 by Nucky Thompson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 4 hours ago, Nucky Thompson said: This has always been the band that I wanted to see live and I thought I had missed the boat. Couldn't believe it when they announced Edinburgh Castle Got my tickets through O2 priority yesterday I might join you. The Who are my favourite band, but I don't know if I want to see them at the age they are. I wish The Jam would reform. Even just for one night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micole Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 I have been lucky to have seen The Who in all their guises, and after Entwhistle died that was it for me. Not to say the guys they have brought in are not good enough ,I mean Zak Starkey is a brilliant drummer, it's just not The Who for me, the vibe ect.....still those that are going enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korky Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Saw them at the IoW in 1970 - long before they or I were old geezers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diadora Van Basten Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 I had tickets to see them at the Hydro pre pandemic but it got cancelled. Not sure if I will go as it’s holiday time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 1 hour ago, ri Alban said: I might join you. The Who are my favourite band, but I don't know if I want to see them at the age they are. I wish The Jam would reform. Even just for one night. Seen From The Jam with Bruce Foxton last Friday. Tremendous, you don't even notice it's not Weller singing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside jambo Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Seen them in the playhouse (no Keith Moon sadly) loudest noise I have ever experienced they were absolutely incredible Have a great time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 2 hours ago, ri Alban said: I might join you. The Who are my favourite band, but I don't know if I want to see them at the age they are. I wish The Jam would reform. Even just for one night. Weller will never reform The Jam in a million years. Went to see Bruce Foxton in From The Jam last Friday and they were excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Sooperstar said: https://www.seetickets.com/event/the-who/edinburgh-castle/2552343?offercode=partners&pre=partner&direct=true There you go. Cheers, ticket booked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 One of the few artists of that age that I’d pay to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodanny Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 As can be seen from my username, I'm a massive fan of The Orrible Oo. I first saw them in 1975 when I was 15 and I've seen the various line ups many times since. Nothing will match up to seeing the original four, with Moon and Entwistle, (3 times), but they've always been great live in any of the line-ups. I've got tickets for both shows at the Castle, but I'm not really into the orchestra show. It's a wee bit watered down Who, or Who lite. But I get it that Pete and Roger are pushing eighty, and I can't expect the visceral energy and extreme passion of those original line up shows. Still looking forward to it, and thinking about having lunch in the Skyline restaurant at Tynie on the Saturday. Might as well combine two of my passions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 6 hours ago, Nucky Thompson said: I didn't notice yesterday that UB40 were the supporting band. I saw them at the Usher hall last May Don't think UB40 are playing the Edinburgh dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodanny Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, frankblack said: Don't think UB40 are playing the Edinburgh dates. No, Edinburgh support not yet announced. Might be a Scottish act. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 3 minutes ago, whodanny said: No, Edinburgh support not yet announced. Might be a Scottish act. I heard it was the Proclaimers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodanny Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 9 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: I heard it was the Proclaimers. Good for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 1 minute ago, whodanny said: Good for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodanny Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Thanks bud 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 5 hours ago, Robbo-Jambo said: Cheers, ticket booked. Glad to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 1 minute ago, Sooperstar said: Glad to help. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 50 minutes ago, frankblack said: Don't think UB40 are playing the Edinburgh dates. 47 minutes ago, whodanny said: No, Edinburgh support not yet announced. Might be a Scottish act. Ah well. That would've been a decent support as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 44 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: I heard it was the Proclaimers. I bloody well hope not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 6 minutes ago, Nucky Thompson said: I bloody well hope not They certainly would put folk of. Seriously is there any particular Scottish band you would like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodanny Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 14 minutes ago, Nucky Thompson said: Ah well. That would've been a decent support as well Think they're a wee bit of a tribute act now. Called something like "Ally Cambell's UB40 " He and his brother fell out majorly some years ago. Would be nice if they had a young up and coming Scottish act as support. What a gig for a young band that would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 58 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Seriously is there any particular Scottish band you would like? I wouldn't mind seeing Simple Minds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Deeds Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 9 hours ago, Sooperstar said: https://www.seetickets.com/event/the-who/edinburgh-castle/2552343?offercode=partners&pre=partner&direct=true There you go. Cheers for the link, 2 tickets purchased for the Saturday night. Could be immense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 3 hours ago, whodanny said: No, Edinburgh support not yet announced. Might be a Scottish act. Depending on the curfew time for the castle, there may not be a support at. Gigs where they've performed with an orchestra have been in two acts as I mentored earlier. It wouldn't surprise me if they went low key for their support. I saw them years ago at Beaulieu Castle in the New Forest and the support act was Pete Townshend's wee brother, Simon, who is second guitar and backing vocals with The Who. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Nucky Thompson said: I wouldn't mind seeing Simple Minds That’s fair enough. Anyway it’ll be a fantastic gig. I thought the price you paid was quite reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 10 hours ago, Sooperstar said: https://www.seetickets.com/event/the-who/edinburgh-castle/2552343?offercode=partners&pre=partner&direct=true There you go. Thanks Soops. I'll be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodanny Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 (edited) 59 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: Depending on the curfew time for the castle, there may not be a support at. Gigs where they've performed with an orchestra have been in two acts as I mentored earlier. It wouldn't surprise me if they went low key for their support. I saw them years ago at Beaulieu Castle in the New Forest and the support act was Pete Townshend's wee brother, Simon, who is second guitar and backing vocals with The Who. That's a good point IP. It's quite a long show for the latter day Who, I actually think it's 3 acts. Start with orchestra, middle section just the band without orchestra, then finale with orchestra again. No real intermission though. I've seen Simon a few times with his band, and solo acoustic at the MacRobert arts center at Stirling University. He played to an audience of about 50/60 that night and was superb. Had a good long chat with him afterwords, he was happy to chat about his guitars and his song writing. I said to him that i've been a fan of The Who since was about twelve, he said "Me too mate, their ****in great 'in't they" I said "Simon, you're in The Who now" and he said he was so lucky and in awe of his brothers song writing. He also said he loved Roger like a brother. Lovely guy. PS. I was wearing a Hearts lapel badge that night and he asked me what it was. When I explained he said "aw yeah, I've heard of the Hearts, good side 'in't they ?" Top guy. Edited February 3, 2023 by whodanny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 11 hours ago, ri Alban said: I might join you. The Who are my favourite band, but I don't know if I want to see them at the age they are. I wish The Jam would reform. Even just for one night. No chance, Buckler hates Weller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Saw them in 76 at Parkhead supported by the Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Little Feat, chapman/Whitney Streetwalkers and a few others...that'll do for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodanny Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 27 minutes ago, davemclaren said: Saw them in 76 at Parkhead supported by the Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Little Feat, chapman/Whitney Streetwalkers and a few others...that'll do for me. Was there too Dave. SAHB nearly stole the show. The Who might still be the best thing I ever saw at Darkheid if a certain fitba match hadn't happened in '98. Would be wonderful to have a support of the quality of The Sensational Alex Harvey Band at the Castle, I saw them several times too. But I doubt it will be that good , if any support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 2 hours ago, FinnBarr Saunders said: No chance, Buckler hates Weller. More than he loves money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 3 hours ago, ri Alban said: More than he loves money? Yes, must have made what he needs I suppose. I even watched Stiff Little Fingers with Bruce Foxton playing bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTBCAL Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 17 hours ago, JWL said: Seen From The Jam with Bruce Foxton last Friday. Tremendous, you don't even notice it's not Weller singing Snap Excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Only got two of their original line up left I believe. Who are they indeed 😂 Will Be a great concert. 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Deeds Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 9 hours ago, davemclaren said: Saw them in 76 at Parkhead supported by the Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Little Feat, chapman/Whitney Streetwalkers and a few others...that'll do for me. In fairness, you'll never top that. Should still be a great evening though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 8 hours ago, whodanny said: Was there too Dave. SAHB nearly stole the show. The Who might still be the best thing I ever saw at Darkheid if a certain fitba match hadn't happened in '98. Would be wonderful to have a support of the quality of The Sensational Alex Harvey Band at the Castle, I saw them several times too. But I doubt it will be that good , if any support. Yip, SAHB we're awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 7 hours ago, ri Alban said: More than he loves money? Weller has said it about a thousand times he wouldn't reform under any circumstance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 12 hours ago, whodanny said: That's a good point IP. It's quite a long show for the latter day Who, I actually think it's 3 acts. Start with orchestra, middle section just the band without orchestra, then finale with orchestra again. No real intermission though. I've seen Simon a few times with his band, and solo acoustic at the MacRobert arts center at Stirling University. He played to an audience of about 50/60 that night and was superb. Had a good long chat with him afterwords, he was happy to chat about his guitars and his song writing. I said to him that i've been a fan of The Who since was about twelve, he said "Me too mate, their ****in great 'in't they" I said "Simon, you're in The Who now" and he said he was so lucky and in awe of his brothers song writing. He also said he loved Roger like a brother. Lovely guy. PS. I was wearing a Hearts lapel badge that night and he asked me what it was. When I explained he said "aw yeah, I've heard of the Hearts, good side 'in't they ?" Top guy. Did you ever see Casbah Club? Simon on guitar and lead vox; Bruce Foxton on bass; Bruce Watson on lead guitar and Mark Brzezicki on drums. Fairly short-lived project as Bruce Watson (& Mark) was drawn back into doing Big Country tours with Mike Peters (from the Alarm) singing. I saw them a couple of times. Mike Peters was a fan with a mic - it was a joy to watch! Here's a clever wee Casbah Club ditty paying dues to their backgrounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Robbo-Jambo said: Weller has said it about a thousand times he wouldn't reform under any circumstance. People say a lot of things. Especially Paul. I'm sure SLF have a song for his ever changing moral compass. Well someone does. Edited February 3, 2023 by ri Alban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 2 tickets purchased for the Sunday. I'll make an Edinburgh weekend out it with the Mrs. I wonder if we'll have a home game on the Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 2 hours ago, ri Alban said: 2 tickets purchased for the Sunday. I'll make an Edinburgh weekend out it with the Mrs. I wonder if we'll have a home game on the Saturday. 8th of July? That's still pre-season, isn't it? Maybe we'll have a friendly with Watford who'll no doubt want to make their trip north worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth to Paisley Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Daltrey's politics and Townsends 'research' habits put me off. Saw them in 76 - knew it was finished when Keith Moon walked through his kit sprawling it all over the stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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