fatyeti24 Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 For an event that, previously, has been billed as a 'thanks to the locals' affair, they really are pushing this on social media and dropping huge hints about a well known band getting back together, Tickets not selling as well as they'd hope, or some other reason? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 16 minutes ago, gigpusher said: Last time I saw Supergrass live they had a little known band as their support called The Libertines. I thought they were alright #fingeronthepulse Last time I saw Supergrass they were filling in for a slightly more known band called The Libertines who couldn't make it due to "exhaustion" of one of their frontmen. They were bloody brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 FWIW I am bang up for catching them when they inevitably tour again. Supergrass that is, although I am still partial to a bit of Libertines too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 18 minutes ago, fatyeti24 said: For an event that, previously, has been billed as a 'thanks to the locals' affair, they really are pushing this on social media and dropping huge hints about a well known band getting back together, Tickets not selling as well as they'd hope, or some other reason? they always do what's necessary to try and flog the tickets. Its a fund-raiser and if the tickets don't sell there's less funds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efcfanwirral Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 11 hours ago, Big durbs said: I think tickets are still available I'm on holiday that week unfortunately otherwise I'd definitely be making the trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 25 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said: Last time I saw Supergrass they were filling in for a slightly more known band called The Libertines who couldn't make it due to "exhaustion" of one of their frontmen. They were bloody brilliant. Lol! Obviously stayed mates then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 minute ago, gigpusher said: Lol! Obviously stayed mates then. It was here BTW: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthbanKen Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 On 8/23/2019 at 12:26 PM, Chef said: If I have work trips come up after I have booked tickets for something I just expense them to the company. Mrs Chef gets to go for free with someone which usually softens the blow. i like that idea - how easy was it for you to get that through HR / Accounts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthbanKen Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Just reading through the replies, i never really thought i liked Supergrass but actually when you see some of their tunes written down like on this thread, it feels like i like more their stuff than i tought i did. Should be decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner1990 Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Didn’t realise they’d played the festival quite a few times! 1995, 1997, 2003 & 2004. Probably overdue a return if possible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 hour ago, SouthbanKen said: Just reading through the replies, i never really thought i liked Supergrass but actually when you see some of their tunes written down like on this thread, it feels like i like more their stuff than i tought i did. Should be decent. Always been my fave britpop band. Road to Rouen is a classic. As is the debut, In It For the Money and Life on Other Planets. They could've been much much bigger but didn't want to play the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 10 minutes ago, The Nal said: Always been my fave britpop band. Road to Rouen is a classic. As is the debut, In It For the Money and Life on Other Planets. They could've been much much bigger but didn't want to play the game. Had I Should Coco on tape. Massively underrated album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Given that they are meant to be playing this gig next week you'd think they'd hurry up and announce their return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidy Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife/big-bands-who-could-reunite-3255579 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 6 minutes ago, cidy said: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife/big-bands-who-could-reunite-3255579 That article is absolutely wonderful. Must be tongue in cheek, surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Hugh Jass said: Given that they are meant to be playing this gig next week you'd think they'd hurry up and announce their return. its odd that they are really pushing the ticket sales for an (unknown ) special guest ... do they think this is going to work better than announcing them ? I would be concerned if I were them about the lack of commitment ... given that it usually close to sells out ( ready to be corrected ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 18 minutes ago, Quark said: That article is absolutely wonderful. Must be tongue in cheek, surely? given that its a Somerset Live spin off ... I wouldn't believe a word of it !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney McGrew Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said: its odd that they are really pushing the ticket sales for an (unknown ) special guest ... do they think this is going to work better than announcing them ? I would be concerned if I were them about the lack of commitment ... given that it usually close to sells out ( ready to be corrected ) They're pushing the tickets because they've yet to sell out when it usually does fairly sharpish. 2/3rds of Supergrass played the Party a few years back as The Hot Rats (blimmin' great they were too!) stepping in at the last minute when the Vaccines had to drop out so I'm guessing that this is a return favour from Michael with Supergrass calling the shots... maybe? Edited August 28, 2019 by Barney McGrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, Barney McGrew said: They're pushing the tickets because they've yet to sell out when it usually does fairly sharpish. 2/3rds of Supergrass played the Party a few years back as Hot Ratz (blimmin' great they were too!) stepping in at the last minute when the Vaccines had to drop out so I'm guessing that this is a return favour from Michael with Supergrass calling the shots... maybe? so we wait till 6am next friday then ... what an odd time to announce !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Ah fuck them anyway I'd nearly forgotten about Athlete Fuck The Bristol Post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strummer77 Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 32 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said: its odd that they are really pushing the ticket sales for an (unknown ) special guest ... do they think this is going to work better than announcing them ? I would be concerned if I were them about the lack of commitment ... given that it usually close to sells out ( ready to be corrected ) Normally sells out yep. Always possible to get your hands on a spare but can't remember it being this slow for some time - I think the line-up is seen as a bit of a come down after the locals got Liam last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidy Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 I think the last time it was kept this quiet about a surprise artist was when the stone roses played ? bit easier to keep quiet back then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 but given that it is no longer a secret its surely of no advantage to anyone to pretend ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney McGrew Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 8 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said: but given that it is no longer a secret its surely of no advantage to anyone to pretend ? Maybe 6am corresponds to a full re-launch, new music on 6, posters, tour, etc... or maybe not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Just now, Barney McGrew said: Maybe 6am corresponds to a full re-launch, new music on 6, posters, tour, etc... or maybe not. yep ... my other thought was them bringing someone along who has actually been kept secret ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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