gorillaz to cancel manchester show :(

[Wooderson]

Well, although this thread is about the show(s?) being cancelled, they're defo going ahead .... but they clearly haven't sold too well either, from something we've just received here.

[NeilVJ]

Put on a sublime show in Dublin tonight. Was packed full.

[Wooderson]

Counting the punters in and out were we?

[Wooderson]

I'm interested to hear why you thought the LA show was much better than the Glasto performance. Can you elaborate please? Thanks.

[TheSeventhOne]

How were Little Dragon and De La Soul? I'm going on Tuesday.

[fatyeti24]

im going to the Manchester show tonight, and the MEN Arena website says it's doors open at 6, show over at 10.45.

can anyone who has seen this tour tell me if there's any support, or what time Gorillaz come on stage, as i can't get there for 6, it'll probably be more like 8.

ta.

[TheSeventhOne]

Not quite the same but the times for the London shows are;

- Doors open - 18:30

- Little Dragon - 19:15

- De La Soul - 19:55

- Gorillaz - 20:45

- Curfew - 22:45

[godders1966]

Not quite the same but the times for the London shows are;

- Doors open - 18:30

- Little Dragon - 19:15

- De La Soul - 19:55

- Gorillaz - 20:45

- Curfew - 22:45

[Wooderson]

How were Little Dragon and De La Soul? I'm going on Tuesday.

[strummer77]

As I've said - saw them last night.

- Sound was better, was REALLY loud

- Show ran like clockwork with barely noticable changes between performers

- Band played better, not only relaxed but really enjoying the show

- Damon played the "Master of ceremonies" role brilliantly even including some illadvised stagediving

- No musical diversions (Arabic band / tribute to Hopper / preachy environmental track)

- They played 19/2000 & Demon Days, the latter with Bobby Womack

- Crowd familiarity with the new stuff

However,

I have to stand up for the show at Glasto. The list of performers on that stage was incredible - and for me"Clint Eastwood" with Snoop was the exhilarating highlight of the entire festival. Last night didnt reach that height - but it was a far more enjoyable and polished show.

[beodeejay]

im going to the Manchester show tonight, and the MEN Arena website says it's doors open at 6, show over at 10.45.

can anyone who has seen this tour tell me if there's any support, or what time Gorillaz come on stage, as i can't get there for 6, it'll probably be more like 8.

ta.

[5co77ie]

There's still tickets available:

http://ticketsuk.at/efestivals?DURL=http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/artist/807314

[fatyeti24]

I'll be there too - top tip for later on, get over the Band on the Wall afterwards - Nicky Siano ( orginal Studio 54 DJ ) is playing until 4am !!! Only 2 mins walk from the arena,

[Joshuwarr]

Lou Reed, Mark E. Smith, Snoop Dogg, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Damon Albarn. All those amazing guests and you greedy buggers still wanted more from their headline performance!

Next year your getting Take That and I'll hear no f**king moaning about it this time.

[Bradders]

Having lots of legends on stage with them doesn't mean it was a good performance.

[NeilVJ]

Having lots of legends on stage with them doesn't mean it was a good performance.

[Bradders]

Well put, and a fellow Leeds fan

[Kowalski]

Having lots of legends on stage with them doesn't mean it was a good performance.

[Wooderson]

Spot on.

It was an excellent performance!

[LondonTom]

Lou Reed, Mark E. Smith, Snoop Dogg, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Damon Albarn. All those amazing guests and you greedy buggers still wanted more from their headline performance!

Next year your getting Take That and I'll hear no f**king moaning about it this time.

[strummer77]

Theyre not gonna listen mate. Wouldnt waste your time on it.

I thought the Dublin show was great. Yet strolled into the office the next morning to hear from the only other lad who was there too that it was "godawful elevator music".

Theres no accountin' for taste chief.

[fatyeti24]

thoroughly enjoyed myself last night at the Manchester gig. good show, and had a laugh with all those around us (even posing for photos in my Shangri-La t shirt!?! yes, drink had been taken).

and, my word, how cool are Jones and Simonon prowling around that stage, pointing guitars like machine guns at members of the audience.

Edited November 13, 2010 by fatyeti24

[Wooderson]

and, my word, how cool are Jones and Simonon prowling around that stage, pointing guitars like machine guns at members of the audience.

[strummer77]

A badass.

[Mardy]

One of the coolest men on the planet.

Edited November 13, 2010 by Mardy