Marillion acoustic show

delbertgrady

This has been announced for the Button Factory on December 3rd. Tickets available now. I'm delighted they've decided to come back. Didn't think we'd see them again.

http://www.tickets.ie/events.aspx

NIBBS

would like to hit this - but outta cash - do you reckon it will sell out quickly ?????

blastman

I've got a ticket to see them in Brighton at the fan club gig for the same reason - didn't think they'd come back here after leaving Ireland out of the tours supporting the last two albums! This is great news!

Good to see tickets.ie getting the gig, too.

delbertgrady

NIBBS wrote: »

would like to hit this - but outta cash - do you reckon it will sell out quickly ?????

Difficult to judge. They kind of epitomise the phrase, "loyal fanbase", so all the die-hards will jump on it, plus it's a smaller venue than last time.

Grid.

Delighted that they're coming back!! Got my tickets in the post yesterday!:D

blastman

Little bump to remind anyone interested that this is on on Thursday and isn't sold out yet, as far as I know. It's a mostly acoustic show on the back of the "Less Is More" album, so it won't be too strenuous if you're feeling tired in the latter part of the week.

Mushy

I was def gonna go, but not sure can I now. Oddly with it being acoustic, I'm lesse enticed. I'm gonna regret this one aren't I?

delbertgrady

Really looking forward to it. I downloaded one of the shows from their website and I've been playing it a lot over the last few weeks. I like a lot of the new arrangements. It'll be interesting to see what they do in the second half of the show, 'cos some of the latter gigs on the tour seem to have been dictated more by the audience, usually wanting vintage (1987/1989) material, just for the fun of it.

blastman

Don't be put off by the acoustic bit, it's still a pretty big sound with everything from dulcimers to the kitchen sink thrown in. I was at the opening gig in Brighton and it was good if a bit nervous. The concensus seems to be it's getting better as the tour goes on and this is nearly the last date of it.

Delbert, are you on the MOLF?

poundhound

Having seen Marillion 4 times before (inc Wembly Arena 1992 and Hammersmith 1994), I think Im gonna give this a miss.
Marillion have released some great stuff in the past, but there last 2 offerings, inc "less is more" are poor.
Besides, Im still irked after I asked Steve Hogarth to sign my ticket stub in 2004. Although he signed it, he never once looked at me.
For a band with such a small (although loyal fanbase), H cannot afford to treat his fans with such little respect.

NIBBS

headin along to this on my own on - hoping it's a crackin show........must download one of the gigs to get a feel for it.....

delbertgrady

blastman wrote: »

Delbert, are you on the MOLF?

No, but I'll probably register to enthuse about Thursday's show.

blastman

poundhound wrote: »

Having seen Marillion 4 times before (inc Wembly Arena 1992 and Hammersmith 1994), I think Im gonna give this a miss.
Marillion have released some great stuff in the past, but there last 2 offerings, inc "less is more" are poor.
Besides, Im still irked after I asked Steve Hogarth to sign my ticket stub in 2004. Although he signed it, he never once looked at me.
For a band with such a small (although loyal fanbase), H cannot afford to treat his fans with such little respect.

You put a lot of effort into bearing grudges, mate (I see you have one against Kiss as well). Life's too short. He signed your ticket, what more do you want?

delbertgrady

poundhound wrote: »

I'm still irked after I asked Steve Hogarth to sign my ticket stub in 2004. Although he signed it, he never once looked at me. For a band with such a small (although loyal fanbase), H cannot afford to treat his fans with such little respect.

While I appreciate your comments about the decline in album quality dictating your level of interest, I wouldn't not go to the show on the basis of this autograph experience.
I've got a lot stuff signed over the years by various people. Sometimes, people are just too tired to take much interest, but I attribute it to being a bad day. I've seen artists completely refuse to sign anything and on other occasions be more than happy to chat for a few minutes and sign albums. It just depends. Yes, it can be disappointing, but I wouldn't let it dissuade you from going to the gig.

bigdaddyliamo

Hey guys, I'll be there with my badgered wife:D. I'm really looking forward to this gig, I was lucky enough to get to the convention in holland in march and that totally changed my view on these guys! After somewhere else I was a bit lost but they came screaming back with happiness and the new acoustic versions have really impressed me.
I'll see you all there, loud with the lights out...:D

RayCon

*cue onslaught of flaming* ... I love Fish-era Mariilion but could never take to Hogrth's vocals hence I won't be going to this gig ..... Im glad to see the band playing in Dublin again , was at their Misplaced Childhood Gog in the SFX many moons ago ... and it was epic.

blastman

No flaming, I can completely relate to that. I was a huge fan of the Fish era and it took me a long time to come back as I lost interest after the first couple of albums after he left. I'm glad I did come back, though!

bigdaddyliamo

I love the fish era stuff as that was what got me into them in the first place. I missed his gig in the sugar club though...:(. I liked 13th star but the previous stuff was weak by his standards. Also, is it just me or is his voice starting to loose its range? Still class though.

bigdaddyliamo

If anyone is interested some folks from the forum will be meeting up in the porterhouse on parlament street before the gig!

CiaranK

I'm really looking forward to this!! It's gonna ba a great gig!! Will it be recorded to downlaod does anybody know? And thats just audio download is it?

NIBBS

CiaranK wrote: »

I'm really looking forward to this!! It's gonna ba a great gig!! Will it be recorded to downlaod does anybody know? And thats just audio download is it?

They seem to be releasing most of the gigs - so I see no reason they wouldn't be recording this one.......was a bit down earlier and wasn't too bothered about the gig - but just stuck on a couple of tracks on youtube and ya know what this is gonna be excellent....

anyone know is there a support tonight - just trying to gage what time the gig will be over at....

CiaranK

Button factory says 7;30. I'm getting my tickets there so don't know what it says on them.

CiaranK

I don't know if there is a support ban either. No harm in going. Just hang out at the seats at the bar at the back of the venue. It's a great little place!!

NIBBS

cheers Ciaran......

yeah, will probably hang on here another while, tickets say doors open 7:30 - so I was thinking there's no support - which is fine by me........

will just give the new album another spin on the way up to the Button Factory - always liked the venue, should be perfect for something like this acoustic set......
and then I'm there again tomorrow night for W.A.S.P. the gigs just keep on coming

CiaranK

Cool. Havn't actually heard Less Is More yet. I've heard a few songs on youtube. Sounds great. I'll have to pick it up during the week. r if they have it for sale tonight I might get it there. The set up of the tour looks really cool! It's gonna be a cracker!! W.A.S.P. Thats cool, Not heard much of there stuff to be honest. I'm going to Horslips on Saturday night, That will be a great show too!! Any idea how long the gig will be? I'm thinking if doors 7:30 then show might start at 8.

NIBBS

CiaranK wrote: »

Cool. Havn't actually heard Less Is More yet. I've heard a few songs on youtube. Sounds great. I'll have to pick it up during the week. r if they have it for sale tonight I might get it there. The set up of the tour looks really cool! It's gonna be a cracker!! W.A.S.P. Thats cool, Not heard much of there stuff to be honest. I'm going to Horslips on Saturday night, That will be a great show too!! Any idea how long the gig will be? I'm thinking if doors 7:30 then show might start at 8.

First listen I wasn't too impressed - but it's growing on me the more it gets played, won't ruin the surprise of the setlist - but looks like the recent gigs have been 20-23 songs, so what 2hrs 30 ????
Setup looks so relaxed it's cool.....

yeah WASP are balls out Metal, Horslips should be class on Sat, would probably have gone but I'm doing the 12Pubs starting early on Sat - can't afford another gig this week :-)

that's what I was thinking - doors at 7:30 - gig should start before 8:30 anyway, if it starts at 8 over around 10:30 and straight down for the bus home.....

CiaranK

I'll be the very same. Hopefully catch the last bus at 11. Gonna go get a bit of grub then head soon. I supose I'll post a review. Might bump into you there. Hahaha. Enjoy the gig!!

NIBBS

CiaranK wrote: »

I'll be the very same. Hopefully catch the last bus at 11. Gonna go get a bit of grub then head soon. I supose I'll post a review. Might bump into you there. Hahaha. Enjoy the gig!!

killer show tonight.......

blastman

Seconded, I thought they were excellent and really seemed to enjoy it. Definitely one to download when it's released, hopefully before Christmas!

NIBBS

yeah blastman, they really seemed to have a good energy about them last night......

will throw some photos up somewhere later and pass on a link (haven't got much, but always good to see........really want to see them plugged in now

delbertgrady

Stunning show. I think they really enjoyed it too. The crowd were excellent as well - respectfully quiet for the songs in the first half, which was great, especially as some reports of Glasgow were of non-stop chat all night, due to the poor venue. Highlights for me were If My Heart Were A Ball, It's Not Your Fault and Three Minute Boy. Bought tons of reasonably-priced merchandise. May have to reassess my gigs of the year list.

Go!
Interior Lulu
Out Of This World
Wrapped Up In Time
The Space
Hard As Love
Quartz
Crosseyed and Painless (excerpt, impromptu)
If My Heart Were A Ball
It's Not Your Fault
Memory Of Water
This Is The 21st Century

Cover My Eyes
Beautiful
This Train Is My Life
You're Gone
80 Days
Gazpacho

Easter
Answering Machine
Three Minute Boy

How can they call it "Less Is More" when they've so much gear on the stage? :rolleyes:

bigdaddyliamo

kick ass show, loved the vibe in the venue. Rothery's solos blew me away and the whole show was really tight. I managed to meet the guys and get some photo's as well. Result!:D

CiaranK

WOW!! What a show. I enjoyed it so much. I was right up the front. Second row for most of it, first row when they came back after the break. Took some videos on my phone. I actually got all of Less is more I think. Battery went at the encore. I will post them onto youtube. They're not great but thery're still watchable. I will post them here when I have it done. Was talking to some really nice guys before hand. They're going to Horslips tomorow night top. Can't wait for it! When I was going I didn't know what to expect. Hadn't heard there new album yet. But now I am a complete convert!! Gonna get most of the back catolauge. Well done to the guy who got Crosseyed and Painless. I love that song. Got there just before me. He was beside me. Andrew I think his name was. Great gig all round!!

CiaranK

I filmed it on my phone too, thats why the quality is not great. I'm just about to start uploading.

NIBBS

CiaranK wrote: »

WOW!! What a show. I enjoyed it so much. I was right up the front. Second row for most of it, first row when they came back after the break. Took some videos on my phone. I actually got all of Less is more I think. Battery went at the encore. I will post them onto youtube. They're not great but thery're still watchable. I will post them here when I have it done. Was talking to some really nice guys before hand. They're going to Horslips tomorow night top. Can't wait for it! When I was going I didn't know what to expect. Hadn't heard there new album yet. But now I am a complete convert!! Gonna get most of the back catolauge. Well done to the guy who got Crosseyed and Painless. I love that song. Got there just before me. He was beside me. Andrew I think his name was. Great gig all round!!

But did he get his 50 Euros Ciaran ;-)

just finished putting Out Of This World up on YouTube - not the greatest of quality, and really wished I'd brought some extra batteries, ran out in the middle of Answering Machine I think........
will throw up some more tomorrow at this stage - leaving in a couple of hours to get a few beers before W.A.S.P. tonight......
was in the front row left side for the second part of the set, German lads beside me had some great footage.......

NIBBS

From last night -

Out Of This World
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqYJBqwJe58

enjoy......more to come over the weekend....

CiaranK

Are you the bald guy who just got married? I was beside you after the German guy went to the bar!!

CiaranK

That Video is really great!! Much better than mine. I'll still put them up though. My camera isn't working so I'm stuck with the phone!

CiaranK

Just realised your not the guy I thought you were. Enjoy W.A.S.P.!

NIBBS

CiaranK wrote: »

Just realised your not the guy I thought you were. Enjoy W.A.S.P.!

Indeed I'm not :-)

no, was a guy there and with his wife/gf and at the interval I went up - they'd hit the bar or something........was wearing a blue and grey stripped hoody.......were a couple of Northern lads to my left/behind me, one with a broken arm.....

CiaranK

NIBBS wrote: »

Indeed I'm not :-)

no, was a guy there and with his wife/gf and at the interval I went up - they'd hit the bar or something........was wearing a blue and grey stripped hoody.......were a couple of Northern lads to my left/behind me, one with a broken arm.....

I was standing behind the really tall German guy. His shoulder is in most of my videos.

NIBBS

CiaranK wrote: »

I was standing behind the really tall German guy. His shoulder is in most of my videos.

:P

Gazpacho is on the way.....gonna take a couple of hours, so I'll leave it running here.......
just do a search for NIBBSDUBLIN on YouTube and you'll find it......

CiaranK

You my videos from here - http://www.youtube.com/user/BoatmanCalling#g/u

blastman

NIBBS wrote: »

But did he get his 50 Euros Ciaran ;-)

No, he didn't, he was pleased with the namecheck, though. (he posted on the Marillion forum)

Will chcek out the videos when I get home later, thanks for posting them, Nibbs.

NIBBS

CiaranK wrote: »

You my videos from here - http://www.youtube.com/user/BoatmanCalling#g/u

added Gazpacho -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKD-jVop3j0

more to come.....

blastman

Direct quote from Pete Trewavas in the latest email update:

"Last night in Dublin was also a very special show."

Hopefully this means they'll be back next time.

bigdaddyliamo

We live in hope, just not so long to wait next time!
Nice vids Nibbs, fair play to ya!;)

ShawnRaven

CiaranK wrote: »

Are you the bald guy who just got married? I was beside you after the German guy went to the bar!!

If the guy in question was wearing a marbles shirt from the 2004 tour who bought Steve Hogarth a pint halfway through the set, then it's probably me you're looking for.

NIBBS

bigdaddyliamo wrote: »

We live in hope, just not so long to wait next time!
Nice vids Nibbs, fair play to ya!;)

you are most welcome.......
would have taken more, but was just really enjoying the show.....

must throw up those photos I promised too.....there were loads of people there with serious cameras, should be some excellent pics floating around, just haven't had a chance this past week to do much searching...

CiaranK

ShawnRaven wrote: »

If the guy in question was wearing a marbles shirt from the 2004 tour who bought Steve Hogarth a pint halfway through the set, then it's probably me you're looking for.

Congrats to yo and your wife!! I was beside you for the encore when the German guy left.

I met another guy there who I met the next Sat. at Horslips and the next Tues. at Joe Bonamassa. That was cool.

NIBBS

CiaranK wrote: »

Congrats to yo and your wife!! I was beside you for the encore when the German guy left.

I met another guy there who I met the next Sat. at Horslips and the next Tues. at Joe Bonamassa. That was cool.

you're a busy lad Ciaran ;-)

you were wearing a white tshirt/top at Marillion right ? almost bang in the middle of the stage ?