Ziggy Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I saw him when he played the Garage years ago - it was straight after a game at Cappielow if I remember I was there as well. Was it not a Tuesday night after he'd just played the SEC? I remember standing for hours on Sauchiehall St waiting to get in and then waiting for hours for him to get on the stage. Great seeing him in such a small venue though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClydeSI Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I was there as well. Was it not a Tuesday night after he'd just played the SEC? I remember standing for hours on Sauchiehall St waiting to get in and then waiting for hours for him to get on the stage. Great seeing him in such a small venue though. Sounds about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Cuddy Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I love him and I want to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Freud Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I love him and I want to go I'm going. But we're just friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarreZ Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I love him and I want to go You can come with me, Colin, Andy3000 and a.n. other - andy might have a spare ticket if he hasnt allocated it yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Cuddy Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 You can come with me, Colin, Andy3000 and a.n. other - andy might have a spare ticket if he hasnt allocated it yet Now THIS is interesting... Andy! How about it? :D :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tomsk The Beano Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Thanks to the code on the other thread I'm off to see the Wee Man on August 14th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Hutchwright Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I was there as well. Was it not a Tuesday night after he'd just played the SEC? I remember standing for hours on Sauchiehall St waiting to get in and then waiting for hours for him to get on the stage. Great seeing him in such a small venue though. I was at the SECC concert but I'm afraid I didn't make the effort to go to the Garage as I thought it would have been a lost cause. Must have been fantastic though. Athough the SECC show was great he was playing silly buggers at that point and refusing to play the hits (except Peach if I remember correctly). He put on a great show nevertheless. Don't know if I'll make it down to the big smoke in August but I really want to see one of the shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Sionnach Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 No, I'm an anti-monarchy Republican! Edit: Should......have.....read.....the.....thread.....first..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Freud Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Friday 3rd August, followed by a night out in the smoke. Oh yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin M Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Friday 3rd August, followed by a night out in the smoke.Oh yeah. Was there on Wednesday for the opening night, you're in for an absolute treat. I'm very very tempted to go back down for another one! I think the set will change each night, but he opened (yes, opened!) with Purple Rain, full guitar-w**k version as well, it was goosebumptastic. I was worried our seats would be miles away but the arena is pretty impressive, most seats would have a good view. The stage is "symbol" shaped and he works his way round it, and the band are sensational, including the legend that is Maceo Parker on the horn. He plays loads of hits, some highlights for me were Controversy, Take Me With You, a cover of The Beatles Come Together, new song Guitar, the aforementioned Purple Rain, and loads more! Best bit by miles and one of the greatest things I've ever seen was the (supposedly) unplanned 3rd encore... the lights were on and people were streaming out of the place, and he ran back to the stage to play some songs (Little Red Corvette, Raspberry Beret and Sometimes It Snows In April) solo with guitar. We jumped the barrier so were next to the stage for it, it was pretty special! Then the band rejoined him and they did a big version of Chic's Le Freak merged into A Love Bizarre. Totally awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Freud Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Was there on Wednesday for the opening night, you're in for an absolute treat. I'm very very tempted to go back down for another one!I think the set will change each night, but he opened (yes, opened!) with Purple Rain, full guitar-w**k version as well, it was goosebumptastic. I was worried our seats would be miles away but the arena is pretty impressive, most seats would have a good view. The stage is "symbol" shaped and he works his way round it, and the band are sensational, including the legend that is Maceo Parker on the horn. He plays loads of hits, some highlights for me were Controversy, Take Me With You, a cover of The Beatles Come Together, new song Guitar, the aforementioned Purple Rain, and loads more! Best bit by miles and one of the greatest things I've ever seen was the (supposedly) unplanned 3rd encore... the lights were on and people were streaming out of the place, and he ran back to the stage to play some songs (Little Red Corvette, Raspberry Beret and Sometimes It Snows In April) solo with guitar. We jumped the barrier so were next to the stage for it, it was pretty special! Then the band rejoined him and they did a big version of Chic's Le Freak merged into A Love Bizarre. Totally awesome Leaving for the train imminently. CAnnae. Fucken. Wait. B) Cheers for the info-review will follow on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Was there on Wednesday for the opening night, you're in for an absolute treat. I'm very very tempted to go back down for another one!I think the set will change each night, but he opened (yes, opened!) with Purple Rain, full guitar-w**k version as well, it was goosebumptastic. I was worried our seats would be miles away but the arena is pretty impressive, most seats would have a good view. The stage is "symbol" shaped and he works his way round it, and the band are sensational, including the legend that is Maceo Parker on the horn. He plays loads of hits, some highlights for me were Controversy, Take Me With You, a cover of The Beatles Come Together, new song Guitar, the aforementioned Purple Rain, and loads more! Best bit by miles and one of the greatest things I've ever seen was the (supposedly) unplanned 3rd encore... the lights were on and people were streaming out of the place, and he ran back to the stage to play some songs (Little Red Corvette, Raspberry Beret and Sometimes It Snows In April) solo with guitar. We jumped the barrier so were next to the stage for it, it was pretty special! Then the band rejoined him and they did a big version of Chic's Le Freak merged into A Love Bizarre. Totally awesome Sounds magic. So jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin M Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Leaving for the train imminently. CAnnae. Fucken. Wait. B) Cheers for the info-review will follow on Sunday. Just remember, do not leave the venue til you're being thrown out It finally ended at 11 on the dot, so even if the lights are on, if it's not 11, don't move Sounds magic.So jealous! I was almost ready to be disappointed, big venues put me off, but it was well worth it. Just annoyed I couldn't get to the aftershow party as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Freud Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Just remember, do not leave the venue til you're being thrown out It finally ended at 11 on the dot, so even if the lights are on, if it's not 11, don't move I was almost ready to be disappointed, big venues put me off, but it was well worth it. Just annoyed I couldn't get to the aftershow party as well! When does it kick off? It says doors open at 6, so I'm guessing half eightish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin M Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 When does it kick off? It says doors open at 6, so I'm guessing half eightish? Yeah, he's on stage at half eight. There was no support although I think there may be for other nights. You can get beers and stuff in there though, round the arena there are loads of wee food bits and they all sell beer. Becks on tap for 3.50 a pint, and Boddingtons as well I think, or bottles of Stella for the same price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarreZ Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Im there on the 13th September, i hope he hasnt ran out of puff by that time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Freud Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Im there on the 13th September, i hope he hasnt ran out of puff by that time! The wee man is a dynamo. He will merely be honing his cutting edge. Right, I'm off. Herbage, beer and a raspberry beret please, ticket man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Trainbairn Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Also heading to this tonight and the reviews down here have been immense, pretty much echoing what Colin M was saying..Took in the Emirates yesterday(fantastic) and The Valley(including walking on the pitch(Mega dodgy area mind you)) and Prince to top everything tommorow before coming home to Fir park for the Gretna game on Saturday afternoon.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Prince Video Made me laugh, in spite of myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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