GrumpyRaver Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 They’re playing Annie Lennox in my local this afternoon… they seriously need to get her in this slot asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toilet Duck Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 On 10/21/2022 at 1:11 PM, km9 said: Ha ha, I didn't say I thought he should, but with the way that spot seems to shift around it wouldn't surprise me if they brought in another country singer, and among country fans he's huge He sold 400,000 tickets for his recent run of 5 gigs at Croke Park. Four hundred thousand. That about 5% of the population of the island north and south. Each to their own and all that, I couldn’t think of a worse way to spend the afternoon (well, if I really thought about it, maybe I could!), but he clearly has a lot of fans. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 Yeah - but his popularity in Ireland is a well-known statistical anomaly It's not at the same level in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toilet Duck Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 Just now, CaledonianGonzo said: Yeah - but his popularity in Ireland is a well-known statistical anomaly It's not at the same level in the UK. It’s absolutely nuts. I really don’t get it at all, but, as I say, each to their own! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkete Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 31 minutes ago, Toilet Duck said: He sold 400,000 tickets for his recent run of 5 gigs at Croke Park. Four hundred thousand. That about 5% of the population of the island north and south. Each to their own and all that, I couldn’t think of a worse way to spend the afternoon (well, if I really thought about it, maybe I could!), but he clearly has a lot of fans. Isn't there a strong affinity for country in Ireland? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip997 Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 1 hour ago, GrumpyRaver said: They’re playing Annie Lennox in my local this afternoon… they seriously need to get her in this slot asap. Now that is a proper shout among a sea of mediocrity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfa Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 1 hour ago, clarkete said: Isn't there a strong affinity for country in Ireland? Even then 400k is absurd. Very few could sell that in London which has a far larger population than both irelands together - let alone just main Ireland (not sure how much he was charging) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toilet Duck Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 2 hours ago, clarkete said: Isn't there a strong affinity for country in Ireland? Yeah, apparently so! 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toilet Duck Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 54 minutes ago, gfa said: Even then 400k is absurd. Very few could sell that in London which has a far larger population than both irelands together - let alone just main Ireland (not sure how much he was charging) They were €60 odd standing and €80 odd seated. Sold out all 5 dates in no time. Pretty crazy demand to be honest… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
km9 Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 5 hours ago, Toilet Duck said: He sold 400,000 tickets for his recent run of 5 gigs at Croke Park. Four hundred thousand. That about 5% of the population of the island north and south. Each to their own and all that, I couldn’t think of a worse way to spend the afternoon (well, if I really thought about it, maybe I could!), but he clearly has a lot of fans. This is exactly what I was getting at. Also I think Annie Lennox is a great shout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 Garth Brookes is the J-Hope of Bad Bunnys 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkete Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 5 hours ago, gfa said: Even then 400k is absurd. Very few could sell that in London which has a far larger population than both irelands together - let alone just main Ireland (not sure how much he was charging) Other connections too apparently https://www.thejournal.ie/why-does-ireland-like-garth-brooks-concert-croke-park-5855095-Sep2022/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry bear Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 Garth Crooks maybe, Garth Brooks no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4AssedMonkey Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 On 10/22/2022 at 3:15 PM, GrumpyRaver said: They’re playing Annie Lennox in my local this afternoon… they seriously need to get her in this slot asap. Been saying this for a few years. Her back catalogue including Eurythmics would challenge anyone and her voice is (or was) incredible live. Chuffed if it is Roxy Music to be fair and would definitely watch that. Although if any of Do The Strand, Virginia Plain, Love is the Drug or Slave to Love were missing from the setlist, I would be fucking furious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry bear Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 1 minute ago, 4AssedMonkey said: Chuffed if it is Roxy Music to be fair and would definitely watch that. Although if any of Do The Strand, Virginia Plain, Love is the Drug or Slave to Love were missing from the setlist, I would be fucking furious. Can guarantee that Slave to Love wouldn’t be played - it’s a Ferry solo track. You should be ok with the others - all present on the recent tour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4AssedMonkey Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 Always thought that was a late Roxy track. Every day's a school day..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyRaver Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 38 minutes ago, 4AssedMonkey said: Chuffed if it is Roxy Music to be fair and would definitely watch that. Although if any of Do The Strand, Virginia Plain, Love is the Drug or Slave to Love were missing from the setlist, I would be fucking furious. Dunno if Glasto do this with the legends, but Rob Da Bank got The Cure to agree to play all the hits in the contract for their Bestival headline set. Wouldn't be surprised if the same happened for the tea time slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
km9 Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 57 minutes ago, GrumpyRaver said: Dunno if Glasto do this with the legends, but Rob Da Bank got The Cure to agree to play all the hits in the contract for their Bestival headline set. Wouldn't be surprised if the same happened for the tea time slot. And didn't it drag on! I left after quite a few songs to go to see basement jaxx (I think), came back what seemed like hours later and they were still playing. Seemed like the longest set ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
km9 Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 5 minutes ago, km9 said: And didn't it drag on! I left after quite a few songs to go to see basement jaxx (I think), came back what seemed like hours later and they were still playing. Seemed like the longest set ever. Correction, probably groove armada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyRaver Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 9 hours ago, km9 said: Correction, probably groove armada Neither Groove Armada nor Basement Jaxx were playing at same time as The Cure either time they headlined Bestival, so not sure which time you’re on about… but 2011 was a pure unadulterated joy from my end. 2015 dragged a bit, but then I more than made up for it by nipping out early for Richie Hawtin, followed by Leftfield, Crystal Fighters, and then going back to my tent with the most ridiculously hot person I’ve ever had the pleasure to hook up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
km9 Posted October 26, 2022 Report Share Posted October 26, 2022 (edited) 17 hours ago, GrumpyRaver said: Neither Groove Armada nor Basement Jaxx were playing at same time as The Cure either time they headlined Bestival, so not sure which time you’re on about… but 2011 was a pure unadulterated joy from my end. 2015 dragged a bit, but then I more than made up for it by nipping out early for Richie Hawtin, followed by Leftfield, Crystal Fighters, and then going back to my tent with the most ridiculously hot person I’ve ever had the pleasure to hook up with. Yes, looks like you're right. I can only think that it was Annie Mac then. 11 years ago though 😩 BTW, 2016 not 2015 😉 Edited October 26, 2022 by km9 Pedantry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted October 27, 2022 Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 if its the spice girls its without victoria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justiceforcedave Posted October 27, 2022 Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 I’m not saying I’m advocating for a Sir Cliff slot at Glasto. But Devil Woman and Summer Holiday are bangers. If he plays the Lord’s Prayer though, he can fuck right off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OllieMadd Posted October 27, 2022 Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 Seen Roxy are tbc for the legends slot - how come? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted October 27, 2022 Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 13 minutes ago, OllieMadd said: Seen Roxy are tbc for the legends slot - how come? Neil ( admin ) had info i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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