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Belle & Sebastian - Grand Canal Theatre, Dec 3rd

  • 21-07-2010 11:45PM
    #1
    Miguel_Sanchez
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,417 ✭✭✭


    Scottish indie-popsters Belle & Sebastian have announced some UK and Ireland dates in December, including a stop-off at Dublin’s Grand Canal Theatre on Friday December 3rd.

    Tickets range from €39.50 to €44.50 and may be purchased here (Ticketmaster) from Friday at 9 a.m.

    http://www.state.ie/2010/07/news/belle-sebastian-announce-tour/


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  • #2
    whatawaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,911 ✭✭✭✭whatawaster


    does anyone know if this will be all seating?


  • #3
    delbertgrady
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,982 ✭✭✭delbertgrady


    Yes. They can't take the seats out of the Grand Canal Theatre.

    2026 Gigs and Events: An Evening with The Fast Show, Prima Facie, Stereolab (NCH), Foo Fighters, David Byrne (3Arena), Belle and Sebastian (x2), Kraftwerk, Paul Simon, David Byrne (St. Anne's Park), Keb' Mo', Metallica (x2), Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Embrace, Sigur Rós with the Ulster Orchestra, Crash Test Dummies, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Ben Folds, Jeff Tweedy, Nicko McBrain, Anna Lapwood



  • #4
    AnonoBoy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,559 ✭✭✭✭AnonoBoy


    whatawaster wrote: »
    does anyone know if this will be all seating?

    I think all gigs there are all seating.


  • #5
    yknaa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 870 ✭✭✭yknaa


    Any info if they will have a orchestra like the UK dates? Btw, there is a presale link on mcd.ie for advance tickets if you fancy buying today.


  • #6
    delbertgrady
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,982 ✭✭✭delbertgrady


    According to the blurb e-mailed out with the presale links, the orchestra is only going to be doing a few shows in the UK: "The London Contemporary Orchestra will feature in the shows at Gateshead, Birmingham and Manchester".
    It'd be nice to see them with an orchestra, even if only so I could get F**k This S**t, like they did at the Hollywood Bowl.

    2026 Gigs and Events: An Evening with The Fast Show, Prima Facie, Stereolab (NCH), Foo Fighters, David Byrne (3Arena), Belle and Sebastian (x2), Kraftwerk, Paul Simon, David Byrne (St. Anne's Park), Keb' Mo', Metallica (x2), Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Embrace, Sigur Rós with the Ulster Orchestra, Crash Test Dummies, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Ben Folds, Jeff Tweedy, Nicko McBrain, Anna Lapwood



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  • #7
    callaway92
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,367 ✭✭✭✭callaway92


    I love their songs from Juno!! :D


  • #8
    Miguel_Sanchez
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,417 ✭✭✭Miguel_Sanchez


    Damn it. Just realised this clashes with the Godspeed ATP. :mad:


  • #9
    schemingbohemia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,606 ✭✭✭schemingbohemia


    phew when i first saw your post i thought it was the dublin godspeed gig it was conflicting with....


  • #10
    indiewindy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,425 ✭✭✭indiewindy


    December is looking great now with these and Godspeed on consecutive Fridays, will be my first gig in Grand canal Theatre, now if deerhoof and dirty projectors and deerhunter play Dublin, I would have a perfect gig year


  • #11
    Miguel_Sanchez
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,417 ✭✭✭Miguel_Sanchez


    indiewindy wrote: »
    December is looking great now with these and Godspeed on consecutive Fridays, will be my first gig in Grand canal Theatre, now if deerhoof and dirty projectors and deerhunter play Dublin, I would have a perfect gig year

    Check out this December announcement!!!!

    CARIBOU!!!!!!


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  • #12
    catch--22
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,003 ✭✭✭catch--22


    December 2010 is turning into another May 2009!

    Got my B&S tickets today!


  • #13
    super_furry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,387 ✭✭✭✭super_furry


    Got tickets yesterday on the presale, can't fecking wait.


  • #14
    Twee.
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,721 Mod ✭✭✭✭Twee.


    Holy moly this is the best news I've had in weeks. Gonna purchase tomorrow morning :D

    Edit: Tickets purchased!


  • #15
    Jim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,181 ✭✭✭✭Jim


    Mate of mine was kind enough to loan me the money for a ticket. Never been in Grand Canal before either, should be amazing.


  • #16
    Ziggy_Stardust
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78 ✭✭Ziggy_Stardust


    I'm delighted i seen this thread before the tickets were sold out, i would've been kicking myself.
    Really looking forward to this now, i was in GCT a few weeks ago and its a great venue especially for a band like B&S!


  • #17
    scudzilla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,065 ✭✭✭✭scudzilla


    Forgive me for butting in here, but what's the capacity for GCT?

    I've heard it;s 2,000 seated, that would mean probably 3,000 standing, therefore solving the problem of a medium sized venue in the city.

    Why won't they use it for standing?


  • #18
    Sonovagun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 391 ✭✭Sonovagun


    Have B&S a new album coming out?


  • #19
    Ziggy_Stardust
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78 ✭✭Ziggy_Stardust


    scudzilla wrote: »
    Forgive me for butting in here, but what's the capacity for GCT?

    I've heard it;s 2,000 seated, that would mean probably 3,000 standing, therefore solving the problem of a medium sized venue in the city.

    Why won't they use it for standing?


    The GCT is 2,111 seated, its designed for use as a theatre (plays, opera, ballet, etc) more so than as a music venue. The seat are on a slope like in a cinema and there 2 balcony's and a few boxes. As far as i know the seats can't be removed.

    Bit unfortunate really as a good mid-sized music venue would be great in the city.
    Sonovagun wrote: »
    Have B&S a new album coming out?

    It says on their website that they're working on some new material so hopefully we'll hear some of their new stuff in december :D


  • #20
    catch--22
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,003 ✭✭✭catch--22


    scudzilla wrote: »
    Forgive me for butting in here, but what's the capacity for GCT?

    I've heard it;s 2,000 seated, that would mean probably 3,000 standing, therefore solving the problem of a medium sized venue in the city.

    Why won't they use it for standing?

    As far as I'm aware there is no standing.


  • #21
    zac8
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 534 ✭✭✭zac8


    there's definitely no standing. great venue but it will be strange sitting down for this.


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  • #22
    Kruk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 131 ✭✭Kruk


    Anyone knows where can i buy tickets?
    I missed sales on ticketmaster :((


  • #23
    andyrew5000
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23 ✭andyrew5000


    few more tickets went on sale for this today, picked mine up this afternoon, was delighted. Cant wait, perfect match of band and venue


  • #24
    Miguel_Sanchez
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,417 ✭✭✭Miguel_Sanchez


    andyrew5000 wrote: »
    few more tickets went on sale for this today, picked mine up this afternoon, was delighted. Cant wait, perfect match of band and venue

    Thanks for that, just picked up front row tickets.


  • #25
    andyrew5000
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23 ✭andyrew5000


    No problem, Must have been feck all more put on sale, the front row ones came up for me when I searched but I didn't fancy it. They must have been held back for comps or something. Got a couple up in the circle instead.


  • #26
    lordgoat
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 11,439 Mod ✭✭✭✭lordgoat


    Jeff_Lebowski wrote: »
    Thanks for that, just picked up front row tickets.

    You out seated me again for this - you a-hole!


  • #27
    La frog fairy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 167 ✭✭La frog fairy


    its all so tempting but i cant get my head around seating down for a gig, just cant, it just feels wrong.

    :(


  • #28
    lordgoat
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 11,439 Mod ✭✭✭✭lordgoat


    La frog fairy wrote: »
    its all so tempting but i cant get my head around seating down for a gig, just cant, it just feels wrong.

    :(

    Wait til you get to the stage where it will take only a very good band to make you stand!

    viva la seats!


  • #29
    hynesie08
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,952 ✭✭✭✭hynesie08


    Mate just got 2 2nd row tix for this. never listened to these guys before so anyone wanna give me a list of say 8-10 songs that their guaranteed to sing so i don't look like a complete muppet.


  • #30
    TskTsk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 229 ✭✭TskTsk


    hynesie08 wrote: »
    Mate just got 2 2nd row tix for this. never listened to these guys before so anyone wanna give me a list of say 8-10 songs that their guaranteed to sing so i don't look like a complete muppet.

    Somebodys opinion:

    http://altmusic.about.com/od/top10lists/tp/belle-and-sebastian-songs.htm


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  • #31
    lordgoat
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 11,439 Mod ✭✭✭✭lordgoat


    TskTsk wrote: »
    Somebodys opinion:

    http://altmusic.about.com/od/top10lists/tp/belle-and-sebastian-songs.htm


    I doubt they'll play many of those 10. TBH they have a new album i'd get that as i'd say 50% of the set list at least will come from it. Also you could check some recent set lists to...


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