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Post by radaget on Jun 26, 2019 17:29:29 GMT
I'm off to the Rogers Arena tonight in Vancouver. Very excited. Visiting my best friend who moved there from the UK in 2009 so it's a shared experience not to be missed.
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Post by denny on Jun 27, 2019 9:50:01 GMT
Just attended the Vancouver stop. If anyone is on the fence about buying a ticket for this tour do yourself a favour and go to the show - you will not be disappointed. Jeff was strong vocally and the band was tight. Jeff didn't even flub many lyrics! Seriously, though, we can debate set lists, and who is and isn't in the band that is currently called ELO, but what I don't think is up for debate is that the songs composed by Jeff Lynne that are being performed live will make you feel as good today as they did when they were new all those years ago. The Jeff Lynne I just saw perform is not going through the motions. I think he realizes how much seeing him live means to fans that have probably never witnessed an ELO concert before (like me). We know Jeff never liked the road much and at his age he doesn't need to be doing this. I just want to say thanks to the man. I won't soon forget this!
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Post by radaget on Jun 27, 2019 12:17:07 GMT
I'm in total agreement with Denny.
I've been fortunate to see them several times over the past few years and last night was the best show. Hyde Park was more of an occasion perhaps purely because it was the first full gig he'd played for years.
Last night was fabulous. Jeff Lynne's voice was extremely good. Very powerful and tuneful. It's what I was amazed at the most. He sounds as good as I ever remember and it was a big take away for me.
The Vancouver crowd were fabulous too. We both had an amazing time.
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Post by dillwyn on Jun 27, 2019 18:42:44 GMT
I'm in total agreement with Denny. I've been fortunate to see them several times over the past few years and last night was the best show. Hyde Park was more of an occasion perhaps purely because it was the first full gig he'd played for years. Last night was fabulous. Jeff Lynne's voice was extremely good. Very powerful and tuneful. It's what I was amazed at the most. He sounds as good as I ever remember and it was a big take away for me. The Vancouver crowd were fabulous too. We both had an amazing time. did you friend from the uk enjoy?
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Post by orioles70 on Jun 27, 2019 21:45:56 GMT
I'm in Florida this week to see my Mom. The local television just played an ad for the ELO concert in Tampa! Trying to sell those last tickets I guess. I haven't seen any ads on Baltimore TV. Guess they might be limiting their ad buy to a narrow radius around the concert venue. But I'm thrilled that I only have to travel one hour to see Jeff.
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Post by radaget on Jun 28, 2019 0:05:11 GMT
did you friend from the uk enjoy? Hi Dillwyn. I'm the one who traveled from the UK for this occasion. We are both originally from the UK but my friend moved to Vancouver 9 years ago. He bought tickets so that we could see them together. I've seen them a few times in the UK and realise I was lucky in that respect. I have to say though, last night was a cracker.
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Post by dillwyn on Jun 28, 2019 7:25:34 GMT
Seems only mike stevens is updating twitter ... Couple of good pics
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Post by Grroosss on Jun 28, 2019 10:01:36 GMT
denny and radaget are absolutely right. It’s been nearly a week now since I saw the Sacramento show, and I still “can’t get it out of my head”. I have no complaint with the setlist since this was my first time seeing Jeff Lynne’s ELO, but even if it hadn’t been, I wouldn’t have cared... it was a show I would happily see again, even if it had to be with the same lackluster crowd (in the back where I was sitting, no one got up and danced, not even during Mr. Blue Sky...). Jeff’s voice was in fantastic shape, the band had great energy all night, the laser show was incredible... there wasn’t a single song that didn’t put a smile on my face. Thank you, Jeff!
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Post by BIuebird on Jun 28, 2019 17:55:32 GMT
We just ordered "Electric Flight Orchestra" chicken shirts in different colors for my husband, my mom, and myself to wear to the concert. My brother and dad are being sticks in the mud and didn't want to wear them. Too bad, it would have been better if all of us got them! The print place we ordered them from is fast! I just placed the order yesterday and already got confirmation today that they were shipped. I also got some high fidelity earplugs in case I start to get ear pain with my allergies again. I am determined to be prepared this time. Just about 2 weeks until the Philly show now, can't wait!
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Post by denny on Jun 29, 2019 0:50:25 GMT
Seems only mike stevens is updating twitter ... Couple of good pics
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Post by denny on Jun 29, 2019 0:52:21 GMT
Vancouver Canucks! That’s my team (National Hockey League)
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Post by kcabnrut on Jul 2, 2019 23:52:08 GMT
Getting super excited about tomorrow! From what I've seen, it's pretty much the same show as the 2018 tour, but that's okay. Maybe I can actually watch and enjoy this time instead of sobbing through the whole thing 😇
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Post by dillwyn on Jul 4, 2019 5:49:46 GMT
Facebook JL pages have lots of footage currently but again to avoid spoilers... couple of Mike Stevens pics
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Post by tremblinwilbury on Jul 4, 2019 7:46:03 GMT
We just ordered "Electric Flight Orchestra" chicken shirts in different colors for my husband, my mom, and myself to wear to the concert. My brother and dad are being sticks in the mud and didn't want to wear them. Too bad, it would have been better if all of us got them! The print place we ordered them from is fast! I just placed the order yesterday and already got confirmation today that they were shipped. I also got some high fidelity earplugs in case I start to get ear pain with my allergies again. I am determined to be prepared this time. Just about 2 weeks until the Philly show now, can't wait! Wow!
Let's have a look at these E(F)LO shirts!
(I'm getting jealous now )
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Post by Timeblue on Jul 4, 2019 8:10:23 GMT
Love the two pics,I wonder if the lads are off for a night on the town? I'm guessing there would be lots of bars to choose from on that strip. The second pic of Mike between the logo's is fine too, I think the one on the left would be better if the letter 'L' started the word Lynne too,for aesthetic reasons...
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