Monday night was my first ever ELO gig and I had an amazing time! I managed to get a ticket very late in the day via Ticketmaster, and wound up really close to the front - all happened very quickly! Thought the audio in the hall was excellent, and really enjoyed hearing some of the new tracks being played (especially Ain't It a Drag). Definitely looking forward to the new album's release on Friday.
Also enjoyed meeting fellow forum member 'eldorado' before the gig started while we were queueing outside - really helped whittle away the minutes and hours in the queue, and this guy is a serious music fan! So mark that down as another unofficial forum meet-up!
Monday night was my first ever ELO gig and I had an amazing time! I managed to get a ticket very late in the day via Ticketmaster, and wound up really close to the front - all happened very quickly! Thought the audio in the hall was excellent, and really enjoyed hearing some of the new tracks being played (especially Ain't It a Drag). Definitely looking forward to the new album's release on Friday.
Also enjoyed meeting fellow forum member 'eldorado' before the gig started while we were queueing outside - really helped whittle away the minutes and hours in the queue, and this guy is a serious music fan! So mark that down as another unofficial forum meet-up!
Simon, I've messaged you please check your inbox thanks
*the band on this track has since grown a third eyebrow
Monday night was my first ever ELO gig and I had an amazing time! I managed to get a ticket very late in the day via Ticketmaster, and wound up really close to the front - all happened very quickly! Thought the audio in the hall was excellent, and really enjoyed hearing some of the new tracks being played (especially Ain't It a Drag). Definitely looking forward to the new album's release on Friday.
Also enjoyed meeting fellow forum member 'eldorado' before the gig started while we were queueing outside - really helped whittle away the minutes and hours in the queue, and this guy is a serious music fan! So mark that down as another unofficial forum meet-up!
Ah, hey Simon! Sorry I didn't catch you after. I wanted to get home. Thanks for your company in the queue, it made a big difference to the wait didn't it?! Glad you enjoyed the show so much. Hope you track down that missing Dawes ep
Monday night was my first ever ELO gig and I had an amazing time! I managed to get a ticket very late in the day via Ticketmaster, and wound up really close to the front - all happened very quickly! Thought the audio in the hall was excellent, and really enjoyed hearing some of the new tracks being played (especially Ain't It a Drag). Definitely looking forward to the new album's release on Friday.
Also enjoyed meeting fellow forum member 'eldorado' before the gig started while we were queueing outside - really helped whittle away the minutes and hours in the queue, and this guy is a serious music fan! So mark that down as another unofficial forum meet-up!
Ah, hey Simon! Sorry I didn't catch you after. I wanted to get home. Thanks for your company in the queue, it made a big difference to the wait didn't it?! Glad you enjoyed the show so much. Hope you track down that missing Dawes ep
Hey! No worries, I did have a look out for you afterwards and couldn't see you, so figured you'd shot off. And yes, time in the queue absolutely flew by, so thanks for being such good company. Have been tracking down the Dawes EP to no avail thus far, but the elusive song is on YouTube, so reckon I'll download it from there until I find it sometime. Maybe see you at another show someday!
We'll I've finished my full length video of the Porchester Hall Concert, it's 1hr 24min long, all songs in full. Here's a sample.
However I'm really nervous about releasing it, the last thing I want to do is upset Jeff, his management and people who disapprove off these kind of recordings.... but on the other hand, places like YouTube is full of clips and songs like these, just not all edited together and a full show....
We'll I've finished my full length video of the Porchester Hall Concert, it's 1hr 24min long, all songs in full. Here's a sample.
However I'm really nervous about releasing it, the last thing I want to do is upset Jeff, his management and people who disapprove off these kind of recordings.... but on the other hand, places like YouTube is full of clips and songs like these, just not all edited together and a full show....
Thoughts?
Wow, sorry Ted, I was planning on uploading those videos for you - would you still like them? To be honest, your footage looks far superior, and unobstructed, so not necessarily sure you need me, but happy to pass them on if you would like me to. Great job too, the clip is fantastic!
I was lucky enough to go to the gig. Was amazing. And I was lucky enough to meet Ted too :-). Was 'umming and aaahring' whether to stand in the queue for hours to get a front row spot, but very pleased I did and everyone made it most enjoyable!!
I do have a video of the first two tracks. When I figure out how to get it on here, I'll post it.
We'll I've finished my full length video of the Porchester Hall Concert, it's 1hr 24min long, all songs in full. Here's a sample.
However I'm really nervous about releasing it, the last thing I want to do is upset Jeff, his management and people who disapprove off these kind of recordings.... but on the other hand, places like YouTube is full of clips and songs like these, just not all edited together and a full show....
Thoughts?
be careful....is my thoughts.....would hate for anything to happen between Jeff, his management and someone on a forum...a fan just being a fan....its pretty clear to anyone that Jeff doesnt like other people pissing in his pie.....and shitting on his chips.....and his management seem prepared to go to extreme lengths to let people know....
as for stuff on youtube...again from what i can tell, Jeff, not being a fan of social media, doesnt like his material on there for anyone just to steal....
possibly best to get hold of Jeffs management to discuss...im sure their contact details should be around somewhere or maybe someone like Lynn on Showdown or Rob at FTM may be able to point you in the right direction.....or maybe a post on Jeffs Facebook page might get you somewhere....im sure you know that Craig Fruin runs HK Management (i believe)....or is something to do with it....
I was lucky enough to go to the gig. Was amazing. And I was lucky enough to meet Ted too :-). Was 'umming and aaahring' whether to stand in the queue for hours to get a front row spot, but very pleased I did and everyone made it most enjoyable!!
I do have a video of the first two tracks. When I figure out how to get it on here, I'll post it.
How long did you wait in line? I was lucky enough to get tickets for the New York show on the 20th and I'm trying to gage how early to go. My husband thinks we're going to make a day of it around NY and then pop by the show but I want to go early so I can get up close!!! Anybody have any advice?!
I was lucky enough to go to the gig. Was amazing. And I was lucky enough to meet Ted too :-). Was 'umming and aaahring' whether to stand in the queue for hours to get a front row spot, but very pleased I did and everyone made it most enjoyable!!
I do have a video of the first two tracks. When I figure out how to get it on here, I'll post it.
How long did you wait in line? I was lucky enough to get tickets for the New York show on the 20th and I'm trying to gage how early to go. My husband thinks we're going to make a day of it around NY and then pop by the show but I want to go early so I can get up close!!! Anybody have any advice?!
Our doors opened at 7:30 and we arrived at 3:50 to be 2nd in line.... (Hyde Park we arrived at 7am to be about 10th in Que)
*the band on this track has since grown a third eyebrow
doors opened at 7:30 and we arrived at 3:50 to be 2nd in line.... (Hyde Park we arrived at 7am to be about 10th in Que)
Thanks tedblight. Good advice! I'll plan on showing up 3 hours early. Hopefully that will be early enough also hopefully get hubby to agree to it!!! This is a once in a lifetime thing after all !!!!
eloneen: I'm getting ready for our 2024 North American eclipse! We will have 70-80% coverage at the peak of the event, but it's still a big deal! The kids at the school will be very excited! We have eclipse glasses for myself and the family at the ready. ::t1615::
Apr 7, 2024 16:34:41 GMT
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Horacewimp: It should be a great sight eloneen we are getting nothing in the middle of the uk 😢
Apr 8, 2024 7:35:34 GMT
orioles70: I had to go to 5 places today before I got some eclipse viewing glasses. When I got to 7/11, the lady was saying on the phone, "I'm down to my last box". In Maryland we'll get about an 85% blackout at the peak. So far the clouds are holding off.
Apr 8, 2024 18:39:25 GMT
unomusette: Oooh, hope all our 'mercan forumheads have a great view, you lucky things ::t1607::
Apr 8, 2024 20:29:03 GMT
eloneen: I got my glasses from Amazon last week - enough for the family and a few to spare. I was at school, and the eclipse was happening right before dismissal, so many teachers had lessons about the eclipse and ended the day with taking the students outside.
Apr 9, 2024 2:15:35 GMT
eloneen: It was quite a scene, and great fun watching them experiencing our partial eclipse with such enthusiasm and awe. Some of them had seen the total eclipse in western NC in 2017 with their families. My mother was underwhelmed, expecting much more. Oh well!
Apr 9, 2024 2:18:07 GMT
orioles70: expecting much more? or maybe much less? (sunlight) I was a little surprised at how much light came through with 85% of the sun blocked. I had expected a cloudy day so I was pleasantly surprised by how good the eclipse viewing was.
Apr 9, 2024 14:07:46 GMT
BIuebird: We got about 88% coverage here in Delaware! I had bought my glasses last week, so we were prepared. It was pretty cool! I was afraid that the clouds that creeped up might obscure it at the last minute, but we were lucky and they held off.
Apr 9, 2024 14:59:50 GMT
eloneen: My mother was expecting more drama, more darkness, more changes. Instead, it looked like a quicker than normal transition from sunny skies to dusky skies in mid-afternoon, then a return to sunny skies. After all the hype on TV, she was disappointed.
Apr 9, 2024 18:59:41 GMT
eloneen: I saw the total eclipse in 2017, about 4 hours west of where I live. This year's partial eclipse was not as dramatic, but still quite extraordinary.
Apr 9, 2024 19:03:50 GMT
Timeblue: Did you all see the lights go down?
Apr 10, 2024 10:30:04 GMT
eloneen: Not entirely, but we saw the streetlights turn on, which was cool.
Apr 12, 2024 15:11:30 GMT
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Horacewimp: Did you get the eerie silence when the birds stop singing because they think night has come early
Apr 12, 2024 15:19:22 GMT
eloneen: I thought I heard birds singing the way they do early in the morning. We didn't get complete coverage, so it was probably a little confusing when it got a bit darker and then brightened up again fairly soon after.
Apr 12, 2024 18:43:20 GMT
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BSJ: We were able to enjoy the full eclipse from our backyard. Unbelievable experience. A hush stillness was felt. It became dark during the few minutes of full coverage. From when we first started to see the sliver of moon sliding over the sun, to the end, 2hr
Apr 13, 2024 13:19:47 GMT
eloneen: Agreed. The total eclipse experience is amazing, and I'm glad I was able to see one.
Apr 13, 2024 13:40:37 GMT
Timeblue: Just a word on the middle east crisis, I pray to god that this doesn't escalate as some have predicted. I fear this situation could be serious in the coming days.....
Apr 14, 2024 0:41:25 GMT
eloneen: I'm with you on that.
Apr 14, 2024 11:57:23 GMT