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Post by Grroosss on Sept 9, 2021 8:42:16 GMT
Dare I even suggest such a notion?!?
Okay, so maybe it's not the grand vision of a box set of archival releases and bonus material we were hoping for to celebrate the 50th anniversary, or the 40th anniversary 2LP edition of Time... but it appears that Mike Stevens is dropping spoilers on his Instagram... do I smell rehearsals for a 50th anniversary tour?
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Post by Timeblue on Sept 9, 2021 10:23:27 GMT
Dare I even suggest such a notion?!?
Okay, so maybe it's not the grand vision of a box set of archival releases and bonus material we were hoping for to celebrate the 50th anniversary, or the 40th anniversary 2LP edition of Time... but it appears that Mike Stevens is dropping spoilers on his Instagram... do I smell rehearsals for a 50th anniversary tour?
Here's an idea for a 50th anniversary tour, sing all your greatest hits! Oh hang on......
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Post by Horacewimp on Sept 9, 2021 15:00:45 GMT
This is the picture mentioned above, if they are rehearsing now does that not mean a gig is imminent?
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Post by Poorboy on Sept 9, 2021 16:41:37 GMT
Dare I even suggest such a notion?!?
Okay, so maybe it's not the grand vision of a box set of archival releases and bonus material we were hoping for to celebrate the 50th anniversary, or the 40th anniversary 2LP edition of Time... but it appears that Mike Stevens is dropping spoilers on his Instagram... do I smell rehearsals for a 50th anniversary tour?
Here's an idea for a 50th anniversary tour, sing all your greatest hits! Oh hang on...... I seem to remember Jeff saying that the 2020 tour set list would contain some surprises. Let’s hope this holds true if a new tour is indeed being planned and in rehearsals.
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Post by ShardEnder on Sept 9, 2021 16:49:22 GMT
I don't see any mention of a tour as such, but I do spot at least one other very possible hint of what exactly is being planned... Did anyone else notice how some of Jeff's recent new merch referenced All Over The World? How to perform for the largest possible audience, giving them something a bit different in this anniversary year without putting such a large production at risk in times that remain uncertain?
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Post by Horacewimp on Sept 9, 2021 16:51:23 GMT
I don't see any mention of a tour as such, but I do spot at least one other very possible hint of what exactly is being planned... The stay at home T shirt, maybe an online concert. ??
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Post by nickheynes on Sept 9, 2021 17:01:59 GMT
A certain G Barlow is touring this autumn .Could it be that the rehearsals are for this tour?
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Post by ShardEnder on Sept 9, 2021 17:04:30 GMT
I'm not saying that for definite, but if there was a theoretical "All Over The World" performance, the price was right and the setlist a true celebration of ELO's 50th anniversary (perhaps even something that could be edited together over multiple sessions, if necessary), I reckon Jeff could reach his single largest audience yet. Sure, it would be a very different approach than what we're used to, though when did Jeff's music need such an elaborate presentation? The acoustic special from Bungalow Palace nearly a decade ago perfectly demonstrated that his true gift - to lift people - is capable of transcending its original form.
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Post by ShardEnder on Sept 9, 2021 17:06:44 GMT
A certain G Barlow is touring this autumn .Could it be that the rehearsals are for this tour? While that is always possible, Jeff's carpet has been part of his home from home since the Hyde Park show all the way back in 2014, and I can't see him letting anyone else take that on the road.
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Post by nickheynes on Sept 9, 2021 17:21:38 GMT
A certain G Barlow is touring this autumn .Could it be that the rehearsals are for this tour? While that is always possible, Jeff's carpet has been part of his home from home since the Hyde Park show all the way back in 2014, and I can't see him letting anyone else take that on the road. lol I hope im wrong and i see there's a certain gold gibson in the pic too That does seem to be quite a small carpet compared to the one in bungalow palace tho 🤔 And there a are a load of pics from gigs where there is no carpet.
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Post by ShardEnder on Sept 9, 2021 17:44:01 GMT
The last time I saw it, Jeff's Gold Top didn't have soundholes like that, but I know he's had work done on a few of his other guitars over the years. Both his original acoustic and '66 Telecaster were refinished years ago, and wasn't there also a picture of someone working on his main Gibson far more recently? With there being such a quiet gap, we can't yet rule anything out.
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Post by lasttrain929 on Sept 9, 2021 17:59:27 GMT
Hang on, this might be happening at my house...
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Post by dillwyn on Sept 9, 2021 18:32:10 GMT
Mr Stevens is looking well ... he seems to have lost some weight?
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Post by Timeblue on Sept 9, 2021 19:06:55 GMT
Hang on, this might be happening at my house... All round to your house then, can I have the bottom step for the best seat in the house?
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Post by lasttrain929 on Sept 9, 2021 19:38:06 GMT
LoL more than welcome, you can check out my ELO collection.
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