Aslan 25th June - Thomond Plaza Marquee

kfrp

http://www.limerickleader.ie/news/what-s-on/208341/Aslan-to-rock-Thomond-Park-s.html

Good to see a popular band coming to Limerick.

I was just looking at all the gigs on in Cork during the summer and wondering why Limerick does not have more on.

johnmolloy554

The quality of gigs in Thomond Park seems to be following the decline of Munster Rugby. When we were battling out in Heineken Cup 1/4 and Semi Finals three years ago, Bruce was rocking Thomond. Now, when qualifying for Europe is a miracle, we get Aslan.

kfrp

johnmolloy554 wrote: »

The quality of gigs in Thomond Park seems to be following the decline of Munster Rugby. When we were battling out in Heineken Cup 1/4 and Semi Finals three years ago, Bruce was rocking Thomond. Now, when qualifying for Europe is a miracle, we get Aslan.

At least its a gig though, theres not been many recently.

Straight Edge Punk

Where is the Plaza marquee?

kfrp

Straight Edge Punk wrote: »

Where is the Plaza marquee?

A big tent at the back of one of the stands I think

vkid

Would rather rip off my own arm than go to an Aslan gig tbh, but each to their own.

pappyodaniel

Aslan? Really?

Elton John, Rod Stewart, Bruce Springsteen, Aslan.
It reminds me of Del Boys van, New York, Paris, Peckham.

Cookiemunster

I'm curious as why people are comparing this to one of the headline events that occurred. This is a small local gig which Thomond Park does regularly. Recently they had an event with a line up of trad bands at the Marquee.

kfrp

Cookiemunster wrote: »

I'm curious as why people are comparing this to one of the headline events that occurred. This is a small local gig which Thomond Park does regularly. Recently they had an event with a line up of trad bands at the Marquee.

Some people are negative

Mr E

They're a very good live band. Don't rail against it just because you don't like the music (or Christy Dignam)

phog

Straight Edge Punk wrote: »

Where is the Plaza marquee?

About two years back, they removed some of the grass area near the Dugout Bar and put in tarmac. On match days they use it as a fan zone.

I assume that's the Plaza and a marquee will be erected for the concert.

bigpink

There was a rebel band night there recently very rough crowd at it

kfrp

So who's going to this?

I got my tickets yesterday through Thomon ticket office, a bit cheaper this way as no booking fees.

PetKing

I would be interested to hear how this event goes. What's the capacity of the marquee, does anyone know?

phog

PetKing wrote: »

I would be interested to hear how this event goes. What's the capacity of the marquee, does anyone know?

Passed it last night it looks tiny. Perhaps they'll add more sections. I suppose if you just like to hear their music/sings you could sit outside for free.

kfrp

phog wrote: »

Passed it last night it looks tiny. Perhaps they'll add more sections. I suppose if you just like to hear their music/sings you could sit outside for free.

Small could be good, up close to the band, good sound etc.

I hope people support it so Limerick gets more events in the future.

Toffeeboy

Any good?

kfrp

Toffeeboy wrote: »

Any good?

Aslan were amazing, great set up too.

Toffeeboy

Good to hear. More venues the better

bigpink

Could we run something like the Cork Marquee there?

PetKing

bigpink wrote:

Could we run something like the Cork Marquee there?

You'd need an area the size of the pitch for a marquee that would compare to Cork's setup. The fanzone outside wouldn't cut it.

bigpink

PetKing wrote: »

You'd need an area the size of the pitch for a marquee that would compare to Cork's setup. The fanzone outside wouldn't cut it.

Havent been out there not sure of the size

bigpink

Aslan use to always play Dolans wonder what happened?
Dolans controls most of the gigs in town

chicorytip

bigpink wrote: »

Aslan use to always play Dolans wonder what happened?
Dolans controls most of the gigs in town

Aslan also once performed in the Tailrace Bar in Parteen!!

893bet

chicorytip wrote: »

Aslan also once performed in the Tailrace Bar in Parteen!!

I vaguely remember seeing them in the Royal George 15 or so years ago.

Soulcrew09

chicorytip wrote: »

Aslan also once performed in the Tailrace Bar in Parteen!!

I was at it....in the halla out the back about 11 years ago
Was also at Thomond Park last week, great show tbf.