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The Rolling Stones - 17th May 2018 - Croke Park - *Discussion Only / No Ticket Sales*

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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,988 ✭✭✭jacksie66


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 297 ✭✭Kissy Lips


    Maybe I am going mad here, but was the pitch not covered!



    Beer has the unique property of being able to seep through a plastic board filled with holes.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,317 ✭✭✭Dublin Spur


    threein99 wrote: »
    I'm sure there are people who say they were better in 03 than 2018, its entirely subjective.

    Was at both and the 2003 gig in the point was probably the best gig I ever attended, small venue (for the stones) and they kicked ass. Electric atmosphere.

    I loved last week too but smaller gigs always trump stadium gigs in my opinion.

    Similar to AC/DC in 3 arena versus Punchestown, no comparison.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 855 ✭✭✭corm500


    Was at both and the 2003 gig in the point was probably the best gig I ever attended, small venue (for the stones) and they kicked ass. Electric atmosphere.

    I loved last week too but smaller gigs always trump stadium gigs in my opinion.

    Similar to AC/DC in 3 arena versus Punchestown, no comparison.
    I'm with you about 2003. Best gig I ever saw, hands down. and I've seen a few.:D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 18,050 ✭✭✭✭The Talking Bread


    Kissy Lips wrote: »
    Beer has the unique property of being able to seep through a plastic board filled with holes.

    I honestly can't remember what was the covering, and I wasn't even drunk. Hence the query. No need to be sarcastic


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 646 ✭✭✭creativedrinker


    My ticket for Manchester just arrived, can’t wait for round 2!!

    Sadly the tickets are light paper and aren’t as tough as the Ticketmaster ones, hopfully they make it back in one piece for the collection


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,382 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    My ticket for Manchester just arrived, can’t wait for round 2!!

    Sadly the tickets are light paper and aren’t as tough as the Ticketmaster ones, hopfully they make it back in one piece for the collection

    stick it in an envelope with a bit of hard card cut to the same size.


  • Registered Users Posts: 140 ✭✭Noelmcgov28


    Anyone know the setlist for the support act The Academic? I not very fimilar with their music but I'd liked them a lot. I checked on setlist.fm but no one updated the setlist so I don't know all the songs


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 253 ✭✭Super hoop


    Just wondering would anyone have a spare show programme from the Dublin gig?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,539 ✭✭✭ghostdancer


    Anyone know the setlist for the support act The Academic? I not very fimilar with their music but I'd liked them a lot. I checked on setlist.fm but no one updated the setlist so I don't know all the songs
    don't know what it was in Croker, but if you go back through previous setlists, they tended to be playing the same songs for most gigs, so it was probably mostly the same as this:
    https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/the-academic/2018/c-mine-cultuurcentrum-genk-belgium-1becf5dc.html


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  • Registered Users Posts: 6 Goodlaaaaad


    Brilliant gig. Mick Jagger defies the laws of ageing.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 716 ✭✭✭RolandGoose


    Am I the only person who thought the gig was v average!?

    I'm surprised people didn't pick up on the sloopy playing, Keith was having an off day, Ronnie could never fill his shoes, and Charlie was.... Elsewhere.

    I know there very much so getting on, but by their standard and from the videos from London I've seen, Croker was a sub par gig!

    As for Mick, what a force of nature!
    The man is dynamite still!!!
    Was the only saving grace in Croker!


  • Registered Users Posts: 238 ✭✭wacotaco


    Any idea when The Stones will begin at? I'm going to the Coventry show tonight.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,882 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    Jesus a year ago this Friday How time flys!!

    What a gig it was even if MCD ****ed up the support and put a bunch or teeny boppers on. Stones were on fire that night amazing for there age

    Mick seems ready too go again after his recent health problems. There not human


  • Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭Reznorek




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,882 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,174 ✭✭✭1huge1


    One of the best gigs I've ever gone to, well worth spending the extra to get into the golden circle.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,012 ✭✭✭✭The Nal


    Just popped up on my google photos, this day last year.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,845 ✭✭✭✭Beechwoodspark


    Missed it as was traveling for work that Friday

    Still annoying

    Will we ever see them back here I wonder


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 855 ✭✭✭corm500


    Missed it as was traveling for work that Friday

    Still annoying

    Will we ever see them back here I wonder

    I doubt it. I think we are nearing the end of The Rolling Stones story, ill health is taking its toll on the band. Not bad going for a band that have been together almost 60 years. I will be happy to be proved wrong on this as I would love to see them again.


  • Registered Users Posts: 242 ✭✭Goreme


    1huge1 wrote: »
    One of the best gigs I've ever gone to, well worth spending the extra to get into the golden circle.


    Out of curiosity, were you at the Stones' 2007 Slane gig, and if you were, what did you think of it?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 855 ✭✭✭corm500


    Goreme wrote: »
    Out of curiosity, were you at the Stones' 2007 Slane gig, and if you were, what did you think of it?

    I was at both and Croke Park was superior. But both gigs pale in comparison to the Point Depot gig back in I think 2003. One of the best gigs I have ever seen. So close to the stage you could count Keefs wrinkles :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,174 ✭✭✭1huge1


    Goreme wrote: »
    Out of curiosity, were you at the Stones' 2007 Slane gig, and if you were, what did you think of it?

    I was actually, the 2007 gig pales in comparison to Croke Park.

    Not sure if it was more an issue with the Slane, but I enjoyed Croke Park way more than the 2007 gig.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,964 ✭✭✭Andrea B.


    +1 to Croke Park.
    Blown away. Gimme Shelter performance was unforgettable.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 961 ✭✭✭Conchir


    I wasn't at Slane (too young :o) but I was at Hyde Park in 2014. My god, The Rolling Stones at Croke Park were like a completely different band. An unreal performance, wish I could experience it again. I particularly remember Wild Horses, great moment.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 242 ✭✭Goreme


    1huge1 wrote: »
    I was actually, the 2007 gig pales in comparison to Croke Park.

    Not sure if it was more an issue with the Slane, but I enjoyed Croke Park way more than the 2007 gig.


    Yeah, that would be my thoughts on Slane 2007 also. The reviews from Croke Park were far better.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 716 ✭✭✭RolandGoose


    Seeing The Rolling Stones is always going to be a special experience. They are iconic and have a very strong claim to "the greatest rock and roll band of all time"

    However I must say I was super disappointed by the Croke Park gig. Most people seemed to love it, which was great, but I thought they were very sloppy. Keith had a pretty off night and so did Charlie which was surprising. He almost looked apologetic during his introduction. Mick on the otherhand was incredible and never missed a beat! They did get better towards the end, but it's a fair bit away from anything I'd call an amazing gig!

    I must say I thought they were much sharper at Slane 2007. Keith was pretty poor that night too but Ronnie played an absolute blinder and saved the day!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,882 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    Looking back at past gig pics/vids

    Who the hell thought it would be a good idea to have The Academic as support???. The place was half deserted and they really didn't fit the bill

    Should of been someone like Horslips


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,485 ✭✭✭✭Exclamation Marc


    PTH2009 wrote: »
    Looking back at past gig pics/vids

    Who the hell thought it would be a good idea to have The Academic as support???. The place was half deserted and they really didn't fit the bill

    Should of been someone like Horslips

    I was conflicted about it as I had two points of view..

    1. It was a good idea as they were a cheap local band (from the perspective of the Rolling Stones that is). Gig sold incredibly well, why waste money on a big name when it wasn't going to pull any additional fans in AND they're pushing a local act. It was also consistent with the majority of their tour that had fairly unknown acts (from a global perspective).

    2. In contrast, the support acts on the UK side were sensational; Elbow, Liam Gallagher, Florence, Richard Ashcroft and the Kooks (in Germany oddly).

    As such I think the UK was an anomaly. Why the Academic though? Who knows.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,882 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    I was conflicted about it as I had two points of view..

    1. It was a good idea as they were a cheap local band (from the perspective of the Rolling Stones that is). Gig sold incredibly well, why waste money on a big name when it wasn't going to pull any additional fans in AND they're pushing a local act. It was also consistent with the majority of their tour that had fairly unknown acts (from a global perspective).

    2. In contrast, the support acts on the UK side were sensational; Elbow, Liam Gallagher, Florence, Richard Ashcroft and the Kooks (in Germany oddly).

    As such I think the UK was an anomaly. Why the Academic though? Who knows.

    felt short changed for my ticket after seeing those calibre of support act. Remember there was sort of a special annoucement for the irish support and it ended up being a press thing with the academic

    anyways i enjoyed my day and was so cool seeing the stones


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,012 ✭✭✭✭The Nal


    I was conflicted about it as I had two points of view..

    1. It was a good idea as they were a cheap local band (from the perspective of the Rolling Stones that is). Gig sold incredibly well, why waste money on a big name when it wasn't going to pull any additional fans in AND they're pushing a local act. It was also consistent with the majority of their tour that had fairly unknown acts (from a global perspective).

    2. In contrast, the support acts on the UK side were sensational; Elbow, Liam Gallagher, Florence, Richard Ashcroft and the Kooks (in Germany oddly).

    As such I think the UK was an anomaly. Why the Academic though? Who knows.

    Id rather the Academic than Florence, Richard Ashcroft or the Kooks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,161 ✭✭✭✭Ash.J.Williams


    The Nal wrote: »
    Id rather the Academic than Florence, Richard Ashcroft or the Kooks

    seriously


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,012 ✭✭✭✭The Nal


    seriously

    They're all total plopsies. Florences popularity is baffling.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,161 ✭✭✭✭Ash.J.Williams


    The Nal wrote: »
    They're all total plopsies. Florences popularity is baffling.

    that's not the point, they are still far superior to the academic


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,477 ✭✭✭finbarrk


    corm500 wrote: »
    I was at both and Croke Park was superior. But both gigs pale in comparison to the Point Depot gig back in I think 2003. One of the best gigs I have ever seen. So close to the stage you could count Keefs wrinkles :D

    Agree with you there. Still have the t shirt!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,882 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    Jesus this gig was 2 years tomorrow, great day/night it was

    Only feels like the other day, remember all the controversy about this being an extra Croke Park gig and the residents trying to get it called off


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,174 ✭✭✭1huge1


    Just got the reminder on Google Photos, it was an absolutely amazing gig.

    I had seen them in Slane in 2007, the Croke Park 2018 was far superior.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,882 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    Ah ****, will always be remembered. The man lived and breathed music. Very underrated drummer

    https://variety.com/2021/music/news/charlie-watts-rolling-stones-drummer-dead-dies-1235047778/amp/?__twitter_impression=true



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,477 ✭✭✭finbarrk


    Rumours of a European Tour announcement coming up soon.



  • Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 77,497 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    The announcement is supposed to be on Monday, although we already know there will be two gigs at Hyde Park and one at Anfield



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,289 ✭✭✭fafy


    Can’t see them coming here, no suitable venue to play, (very unlikely in Dublin at least)and they have already done Slane twice.

    Saw them in Slane ‘07, one of the worst outdoor gigs i was ever at. An amazing back catalogue - absolutely no doubt about that, just felt very weak and contrived, live in Slane, way over choreographed.

    However the one i would have loved to have been at was the relatively intimate, Point in ‘03, rave reviews of that gig all around.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,882 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    Yeah hard to see an Irish date been included

    Croke Park in 2018 was a great gig and who knew poor Charlie only had a few more years left 😢

    Don't think I could afford the tickets now, Liverpool would be a great place to see them



  • Registered Users Posts: 2,104 ✭✭✭rolling boh


    Think the stones will only do a short enough tour at this stage a bit like the last U S tour i heard a few of those concerts and i feel they ran out of a little bit of steam towards the end . They can still put on a good show but promoters will not pay silly money at this stage even for a farewell tour not that they would say its a final tour .



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,158 ✭✭✭Royale with Cheese


    No Irish date as expected. I saw them in 2018 and 2013, as much as I love the Stones I wouldn't have been massively pushed on seeing them again now that Charlie is gone. Still, my wife has never seen them so would have been nice to take her to it.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,012 ✭✭✭✭The Nal




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,862 ✭✭✭hynesie08


    There is no leg room whatsoever in the Kenny dalglish stand, even less in the kop but normally everyone is standing, can't see Middle class stones fans in their late 60s enjoying paying that much when they find out.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,882 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,477 ✭✭✭finbarrk


    I'll go to Liverpool. Cheap flights from Knock.

    https://rollingstones.com/tour



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,878 ✭✭✭Zardoz


    The Diamond view for Hyde Park is excellent value at £579.

    Yes £579 to stand in a field.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,158 ✭✭✭Royale with Cheese


    Jesus, they're nearly dead now (one of them already is). What do they need all that money for?



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