19 replies to this topic

[Jagerman]

Looks like we can rule them out, playing Glasgow in May, cant see them playing a gig in Scotland and playing T aswell,

[JamesT977]

The happy mondays are playing Glasgow in May and i think they are a dead cert to play T now.

[LondonTom]

but its in may....


Do scots only go see music at T?

[Gingo]

LondonTom, on 30 January 2012 - 10:18 PM, said:

but its in may....


Do scots only go see music at T?

Lol it seems like it

Having tour dates two months before a festival does not rule them out in the slightest, its very easy to tour then play a festival as a one off show, usually for greatest hits, unlike tour which is usually for newest album (talking about bands in general here not particularly New Order)

[Beanwig]

Fingers crossed this rules them out then!

[frankblack]

They aren't the same band without Peter Hook, and wouldn't deserve anything better than a King Tuts headline slot.

I much prefer Joy Division's material to New Order any day.

[PatsInThePark]

A few years again Snow Patrol had a huge gig in June (I think) and they still played T in the July.

They didn't announce them until majority of the tickets for their own gig had sold so maybe do the same with New Order and Happy Mondays

[theampersanddevil]

frankblack, on 31 January 2012 - 08:41 AM, said:

They aren't the same band without Peter Hook, and wouldn't deserve anything better than a King Tuts headline slot.

I much prefer Joy Division's material to New Order any day.

True but they also weren't the same band without Gillian.

I know she isn't held in the same regard, but for me she is every bit as integral to that band as hooky. There is something missing when she isn't there, maybe not so much in terms of pressence but definetely in terms of musical performance. I think she holds it together.

Anyway, there are 2 issues with new order. Money and Ego. I'm pretty certain they will play.

[mrtourette]

theampersanddevil, on 31 January 2012 - 11:51 AM, said:

I know she isn't held in the same regard,

You've hit the nail on the head there - no matter how integral a particular member may or may not be if the public don't see it as a proper reunion or that it's tainted by a vocal and prominent member missing then there's likely to be less clamour or demand to see them (and they would get a lower slot compared to if Hooky was playing but Gillian wasn't).

[theampersanddevil]

I think there is a lot of reasons they would get less of a slot.

Its not like they haven't played in ten years
hooky not there
their reputation as being a pretty bad live band
the fact they are playing Glasgow in May
I'd also expect them to play every other festival they can this summer.

And whisper it, they are not as big as they were. (from a massive new order fan)

[eFestivals]

theampersanddevil, on 31 January 2012 - 01:00 PM, said:

their reputation as being a pretty bad live band

Hmmmm .... that depends on when and where in my experience.

I've seen them play pissed on NYE. It was fun, but dreadful.

I've seen them play with hooky but without Gillian. They were going thru the motions.

But I've also seen the original four put in the most stunningly tight set in front of the most disinterested crowd, and I was blown away by it.

[theampersanddevil]

eFestivals, on 31 January 2012 - 01:17 PM, said:

Hmmmm .... that depends on when and where in my experience.

Tbh, its also my experience on the whole. But I also find that folks I know who haven't seen them are under the impression that they are terrible live. Nothing I say can convince them otherwise.

Similarily, I have friends who saw the stone roses on Glasgow Green try and convince me they were brilliant live. I believe they probably were, but am under the impression that gig was a rare performance.

[Kowalski]

theampersanddevil, on 31 January 2012 - 11:51 AM, said:

True but they also weren't the same band without Gillian.

I know she isn't held in the same regard, but for me she is every bit as integral to that band as hooky. There is something missing when she isn't there, maybe not so much in terms of pressence but definetely in terms of musical performance. I think she holds it together.

Great post and spot on.  I've seen them twice and both times they were excellent.  I've never seen them play with all four original members (Gillian was not in the band at the time) but she's back now.  Obviously Hooky is pretty core to New Order but if he's going to be a twat then so be it.  I certainly wouldn't touch them without Barney being there though.

Incredible back catalogue, one of the best of any band still performing these days.

[blue6field]

Last time they played T they were amazing!!

[Paul ™]

blue6field, on 02 February 2012 - 10:37 PM, said:

Last time they played T they were amazing!!

Aye 2005..

[theampersanddevil]

Was trying to get over to the Brussels gig last year, all reports I've heard have been that they are on outstanding form. A lot of the tunes reworked and as tight as.

Anyway got my ticket this morning.

I have no doubt I will see them at least twice at festivals this summer but my heart ruled my head and I got one anyway.

[jkb1]

Tried for ages to get a ticket this morning. Kept saying "site down" or directing me to a link that would'nt work.

[Jagerman]

Tickets £38.50 each, no deal!

[Paul ™]

Jagerman, on 03 February 2012 - 12:21 PM, said:

Tickets £38.50 each, no deal!

Agreed... will see them at Exit anyway

[theampersanddevil]

Paul ™, on 03 February 2012 - 12:39 PM, said:

Agreed... will see them at Exit anyway

Yeah, tbh if they play the same set I wouldn't care but I am hoping that the set list will be a little different for the gig. This appears to be their favoured setlist.

• 
  
  • Elegia
    
  • Crystal
    
  • Regret
    
  • Ceremony
    
  • Age of Consent
    
  • Love Vigilanties
    
  • Krafty
    
  • 1963
    
  • Bizzare Love Triangle
    
  • True Faith
    
  • 586
    
  • The Perfect Kiss
    
  • Temptation
    
  • Encore
    
  • Blue Monday
    
  • Love Will Tear Us Apart

Edited by theampersanddevil, 03 February 2012 - 01:13 PM.