Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver, BC, Canada 22nd Septermber

[Mary Chain]

Originally Posted by ooberfan

14. The Everlasting - acc

For fuck's sake. Looks like there will be a four-minute sulking session for me to take pictures in after all...

Gah, it's soooooo tedious!

[burnleybassman]

Originally Posted by Amanda

I get the feeling though that I'm going to have to learn to get used to it as nest year looks like its going to be a very big year for manics gigs.

Do you know something we don't?

[Deets]

Originally Posted by burnleybassman

Do you know something we don't?

you know, the rumours about THE BIG TOUR next year, like 40 dates or something? or maybe Amanda's got more details about it

[Amanda]

Originally Posted by burnleybassman

Do you know something we don't?

Nah, just the comments that were being made in May that for the next album they were going to do a 30 date tour and play some places they hadn't been before.

You know what its like though - whether thats still the plan a year down the line when they release the thing or not - who knows, I've certainly not heard anything to the countary though.

[Takk]

They seem to change plans though, so who knows...

[&ria]

i am loving the gig reports! i am so excited for toronto i can hardly cope!
i actually have a countdown widget on my mac's dashboard, counting down the days until the gig.

[Bryter Layter]

HAHA! I knew it! No Take the Skinheads Bowling...I'm crushed! Hopefully they reinsert it for the Toronto show. I'm not holding my breath though.
Still, I like the fact that their switching things up a bit...all bands with that have been around as long as they have should do this.

I see Let Robeson Sing was played last night. I guess that theory about it being included for it's perceived anti-American content kind of lost some steam with it's inclusion last night. LOL!

Good set but I think I prefer Seattle's set a bit more. Sounds like a good turn out in Van, but I'm really surprised they didn't sellout the venue. I guess waiting ten years for a return combined with very little publicity doesn't bode well for them. I'm not complaining though - less people means a better viewing/listening experience.

Thank you ooberfan and Vancouver for your thoughts on the gig - looking forward to a more indepth review.

[Takk]

From Despair to where? ACE.

[Bryter Layter]

Originally Posted by Takk

From Despair to where? ACE.

Yeah, I'm inclined to agree with you even though I've never been particularly fond of that song. I'd love to hear it live though and see how they interpret it 16 years later. Now that I've said that, watch it be cut from the Toronto set! LOL!

[vtn]

La Tristesse Durera

My face went like this:

Just wanted to come out of hiding to say last night was brilliant. I'm not good at judging crowd size, maybe 7 or 800? Mass singing along, my ears are still ringing. And meeting James earlier in the day was the icing on the cake, what a gentleman. Cheers to all. xxx

[bruisepristine]

Originally Posted by deb

Just wanted to come out of hiding to say last night was brilliant. I'm not good at judging crowd size, maybe 7 or 800? Mass singing along, my ears are still ringing. And meeting James earlier in the day was the icing on the cake, what a gentleman. Cheers to all. xxx

Ooh, more about meeting James! Where did you meet him, outside the venue?

[pcp]

Any reports on Merchandise? What are they selling? Thanks!

[TheCatInTheHat]

Originally Posted by ooberfan

13. This Is Yesterday - acc (James offered the option of this or 'Small Black Flower' ... TIY won)
14. The Everlasting - acc

Pleaseeeee play this in NYC or Philly

[Mary Chain]

Originally Posted by Takk

From Despair to where? ACE.

Wo, completely missed this! Still annoyed about Take The Skinheads Bowling though, I hope they bring it back or at least alternate it as I was really looking forward to that one.