Haim 13th Dec @ The Academy

RabbitHearted

Can't wait for this, tickets on sale Friday. Was gutted to have missed them play whelans due to the LC and was at T in the Park when they played the phoenix park.

That_Guy

I've had their EP pretty much on constant play for ages. €17.50 is a pretty good price. Should be a good gig.

ratedR

RabbitHearted wrote: »

Can't wait for this, tickets on sale Friday. Was gutted to have missed them play whelans due to the LC and was at T in the Park when they played the phoenix park.

Me too, only discovered them from the TV coverage of Glastonbury this year but have been lapping up everything from them online since.
Didn't think I'd get the chance to see them until maybe next summer. I've never been to the Academy, is it much smaller than the Olympia ?

There will be some furious pressing of the f5 key come Friday morning!

RabbitHearted

anyone know how strict the academy is for id? i'll be fine, but a few people i know are underage and are dying to go

viv2

RabbitHearted wrote: »

anyone know how strict the academy is for id? i'll be fine, but a few people i know are underage and are dying to go

Was at a gig there last year and they were stopping anyone that looked underage. A good few disappointed girls were standing outside when i went in.

Its a much smaller venue than the olympia, the seating area upstairs is very small but has a great view.

weser777

RabbitHearted wrote: »

anyone know how strict the academy is for id? i'll be fine, but a few people i know are underage and are dying to go

tell them not to bother - they'll get refused!

these'll be great - they were super in Whelans

icanplaydrums

Anyone think this'll sell out quickly? Heard Whelans did quick enough and I'd hate to miss it! They were the best support act at the Killers by mile.

mutley18

viv2 wrote: »

Was at a gig there last year and they were stopping anyone that looked underage. A good few disappointed girls were standing outside when i went in.

Its a much smaller venue than the olympia, the seating area upstairs is very small but has a great view.

What's the story with upstairs? Can anyone head up if you get in early?

viv2

mutley18 wrote: »

What's the story with upstairs? Can anyone head up if you get in early?

Not too sure when I was there it was a vip area but we managed to get up there

s8n

The hipsters will be out in force for this one !!!

That_Guy

s8n wrote: »

The hipsters will be out in force for this one !!!

*slow clap*

Since when is enjoying music considered being "hipster"?

RabbitHearted

s8n wrote: »

The hipsters will be out in force for this one !!!

I resent the accusation :P

but in all seriousness I can't wait, its exactly a year and a day since I first saw them when they supported Florence + the Machine in the o2, and even though before that show I didn't like them, after I saw them live I completely changed my mind. They're so effortlessly cool, especially with their fans, the bassist even gave out her phone number at the itunes festival, I've texted her a few times :P

s8n

Has she texted you back ?

RabbitHearted

s8n wrote: »

Has she texted you back ?

A few times, mostly its only been nonsense(on my behalf too) It through whatsapp so its hard to time it when she's online, with different time zones and everything
They really are very good to their fans though,they brought a couple of people backstage at the phoenix park and just chilled with them

Shorty11857

Really hope I can get tickets for this, gutted I haven't seen them live yet

s8n

Can you share the number ?

ratedR

s8n wrote: »

Can you share the number ?

You'll find it easily enough on youtube. I took it down weeks back and she does appear to be on whatsapp, but I didn't have the balls to text her. Her fault for giving it out and not changing it after nearly a year, but at the same time you'd hate to be bugging her ?

Looper007

They certainly the most hyped act around right now, it helps they are marketable and three hot girls at that. They did the rounds at Uk Festival scene . Expect this to sell out quick. I'm still a bit 50/50 about them to be honest. I don't know if they are overhyped that puts me off but nothing stands out about them that I haven't heard before.

ratedR

Looper007 wrote: »

They certainly the most hyped act around right now, it helps they are marketable and three hot girls at that. They did the rounds at Uk Festival scene . Expect this to sell out quick. I'm still a bit 50/50 about them to be honest. I don't know if they are overhyped that puts me off but nothing stands out about them that I haven't heard before.

I dunno, I knew nothing about them before catching them on TV at Glastonbury this year. Took down the name of a song and youtubed it later. I had no idea there was a hype about them, I just liked their sound. And I'm into stuff like Queens of the Stone and The National usually, although there's nothing wrong with a bit of diversity.

It's nothing new really, but it's refreshing at the same time.

Looper007

ratedR wrote: »

I dunno, I knew nothing about them before catching them on TV at Glastonbury this year. Took down the name of a song and youtubed it later. I had no idea there was a hype about them, I just liked their sound. And I'm into stuff like Queens of the Stone and The National usually, although there's nothing wrong with a bit of diversity.

It's nothing new really, but it's refreshing at the same time.

They are certainly the hype band of the minute. They are in NME most weeks

It's been done by other Girl indie groups like The Like (that Fleetwood Mac 80's sound) but I think these girls have a bit more suave about them, they and their management are promoting them well and their songs are certainly well produced. I'm not knocking them can see them been a love it/hate it type of band. I like them but the hype around them makes you think they reinvented the wheel.

RabbitHearted

s8n wrote: »

Can you share the number ?

Look up their performance at itunes festival (at least I think thats the performance)

I'd rarely message her tbh, cause in all fairness what exactly am I gonna say? I'd hate to be one of those annoying fans thats all 'I Luv U bbs xxx ;D' etc.
The best responses I've gotten were when I texted her random crap at five in the morning cause I was really tired/bored (probs not a good combination)

But if I don't get tickets I might be really cheeky and message her about getting in

ratedR

Looper007 wrote: »

They are certainly the hype band of the minute. They are in NME most weeks

It's been done by other Girl indie groups like The Like (that Fleetwood Mac 80's sound) but I think these girls have a bit more suave about them, they and their management are promoting them well and their songs are certainly well produced. I'm not knocking them can see them been a love it/hate it type of band. I like them but the hype around them makes you think they reinvented the wheel.

Well as long as they don't blow up in a Mumford and Sons kind of way where everyone and their dog loves them, then I'm ok. These girls actually have talent and more than one song though..

I posted a video of theirs to my facebook a few weeks back and only 1 friend (of a lot of music lovers) had heard of them.

RabbitHearted

ratedR wrote: »

Well as long as they don't blow up in a Mumford and Sons kind of way where everyone and their dog loves them, then I'm ok. These girls actually have talent and more than one song though..

I posted a video of theirs to my facebook a few weeks back and only 1 friend (of a lot of music lovers) had heard of them.

I think they're getting much more attention in the UK, I quite often hear their music in the background on bbc.
I found a good few songs by them on youtube this evening, and was honestly surprised at the number of quality songs they have (The only songs I know are the ones they play live; which I thought was pretty much all they had done yet, but youtube gave me more )
They played a LOT of festivals this summer and I think that's where some of the hype is coming from. Hopefully they'll last, I really do like them and purely based on interviews/twitter they seem like fame wouldn't affect them, they're just too damn cool to give a ****!

Looper007

RabbitHearted wrote: »

I think they're getting much more attention in the UK

By far, it helps they are three cute women and they do appeal across the boarder from pop fan's to indie fan's.

The U.S won't jump on board until they get a number 1 in the UK or make a big splash commercially in the UK. They did the exact same for The Strokes, The Killers, The White Stripes etc...

Looper007

ratedR wrote: »

Well as long as they don't blow up in a Mumford and Sons kind of way where everyone and their dog loves them, then I'm ok. These girls actually have talent and more than one song though..

I posted a video of theirs to my facebook a few weeks back and only 1 friend (of a lot of music lovers) had heard of them.

I don't see them right now (unless they have a massive hit single on the album they haven't released yet) overnight turning into a stadium act. Yeah none of their singles have cracked the top 20 in the UK. Number 30 is their highest. in Ireland Don't Save Me only made it to number 70. I doubt it they be Mumford and Sons big but as long as this album does good business and gets a good critical reaction , they could get themselves a good fanbase here and in the UK.

ratedR

Looper007 wrote: »

By far, it helps they are three cute women and they do appeal across the boarder from pop fan's to indie fan's.

The U.S won't jump on board until they get a number 1 in the UK or make a big splash commercially in the UK. They did the exact same for The Strokes, The Killers, The White Stripes etc...

Kings of Leon too. There are probably loads others. Generally though, US rock/indie/alt bands tend to make it big in Europe and the UK first. The US is far more interested in hip hop and pop ****e and has been for the past 20 years.

Queens of the Stone age, for instance would in terms of charting be far more popular in mainland Europe than in the US. The last album was their first NO.1 in the US, only took 15 years.

Looper007

ratedR wrote: »

Kings of Leon too. There are probably loads others. Generally though, US rock/indie/alt bands tend to make it big in Europe and the UK first. The US is far more interested in hip hop and pop ****e and has been for the past 20 years.

Queens of the Stone age, for instance would in terms of charting be far more popular in mainland Europe than in the US. The last album was their first NO.1 in the US, only took 15 years.

I'd say the Killer's The Strokes and King's of Leon biggest markets are the UK and Ireland. I didn't think QOTSA where that big in the U.S. A number 1 in America now for a Rock group is a rarity.

RabbitHearted

Looper007 wrote: »

By far, it helps they are three cute women and they do appeal across the boarder from pop fan's to indie fan's.

The U.S won't jump on board until they get a number 1 in the UK or make a big splash commercially in the UK. They did the exact same for The Strokes, The Killers, The White Stripes etc...

I'm gonna sound quite hipster here but while I want them to be successful I kinda want them to stay quite small. I've a feeling they might make it big though.

On a side note, I'd literally just bought the Forever and Don't Save Me vinyls on ebay the night before the announcement about the Dublin show. I squealed with excitement, I wont lie. Too much Haim in such a short time!

Looper007

RabbitHearted wrote: »

I'm gonna sound quite hipster here but while I want them to be successful I kinda want them to stay quite small. I've a feeling they might make it big though.

I don't see them becoming big just yet so I think you be okay for a while. I think they become a well liked festival act and will have a loyal fan base. By the end of them touring their new album I see them playing Olympia type of venues. They just lack that song that people will be humming in ten years time but they are only starting out I'm sure it come in time. You know Mr Brightside, I bet you look good on the Dancefloor, Last Nite basically their anthem.

RabbitHearted

Looper007 wrote: »

I don't see them becoming big just yet so I think you be okay for a while. I think they become a well liked festival act and will have a loyal fan base. By the end of them touring their new album I see them playing Olympia type of venues. They just lack that song that people will be humming in ten years time but they are only starting out I'm sure it come in time. You know Mr Brightside, I bet you look good on the Dancefloor, Last Nite basically their anthem.

Mm, I just like having a band that costs less than €20 to go see I have really no idea where they're going, cause I really have limited knowledge of the music industry

Morf

How much are the TM fees likely to be for this?

I have just over €20 in my account and was hoping to buy a ticket in the morning on my debit card.

Thanks.

ratedR

For the last two tickets I bought from TicketMaster, service charge was €4.90.
Those tickets were in the €40 - €60 region though, I'm not sure if the lower price will mean lower charges. Knowing TicketMaster, probably not.

Morf

ratedR wrote: »

For the last two tickets I bought from TicketMaster, service charge was €4.90.
Those tickets were in the €40 - €60 region though, I'm not sure if the lower price will mean lower charges. Knowing TicketMaster, probably not.

I think I bought a Leinster rugby ticket that was €25 with €2.50 charges. I'm only going as a guide hoping it isn't too much more than that.

Shorty11857

Got my tickets! Can't wait for this

mystic86

tickets secured, happy days

mutley18

4 tickets in the bag! Yeehaa!

viv2

Got tickets too, odd time to release them but suited me better than 9am.

Jimmy Bottlehead

Are they sold out already?!

JaMarcus Hustle

Appears so.

ratedR

Got my two, happy days. As of 10:06 they seem to be sold out too.

ratedR

viv2 wrote: »

Got tickets too, odd time to release them but suited me better than 9am.

Boyzone tickets were on sale at 9am, I guess they didn't want the site to completely **** itself at 9.

RabbitHearted

yess got a ticket for this, mad that it sold out so fast, but i'm always surprised when things sell out(i have low expectations of ireland that are constantly proved wrong )

Shorty11857

I'm really curious to see what kind of venue they could actually fill, every concert so far has sold out instantly

gmisk

Crap! I was gonna go to jervis and buy one now! But no point obviously

Morf

I got one.

Seemed to crap out about 3 times before I could buy it.

LowOdour

I remember the hearing them was on Jools Holland...found the bass players facial expressions more entertaining that their music.

Sorry Haim fans, but this is funny

RabbitHearted

i wonder if this'll get moved to the olympia or something? didn't mcd do that of couple times last year maybe(if i remember correctly?)

RabbitHearted

LowOdour wrote: »

I remember the hearing them was on Jools Holland...found the bass players facial expressions more entertaining that their music.

Sorry Haim fans, but this is funny

ah the bassface it's hilarious, she gets asked about it in interviews all the time :P

redgp

Went to Ticketmaster at 9am and then went away was online and logged in from 9.30 and secured 4. Saw them in Whelans and they were amazing so was certain I didn't want to miss this one. And the bassface is so much better in person!

Alicano

Damn! Had a couple of tries from 1000 but no joy. Not surprised they sold out. class band. Will have to find something else for the girlfriends birthday card:)

RabbitHearted

don't forget Este's pickup line- you must be irish because my penis is dublin! reckon the banter will be mighty with this gig