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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 07/17/2005 : 13:45:06
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From a press release for general awareness on the 18th July. They're playing Ally Pally! That's spitting distance from my house!
PIXIES ANNOUNCE EUROPEAN TOUR DATES
Pixies have just a handful of U.S. tour dates left before they head to Europe for two weeks worth of concerts. Before they cross the pond, Pixies will headline the Lollapalooza festival in Chicago this Saturday, July 23, and then headline the San Diego Street Scene on Saturday, July 30. On August 6, the band will play its first-ever all-acoustic set at the Newport Folk Festival in Newport, Rhode Island. As Pixies' front man Frank Black said, "I hope that Pete Seeger doesn't go after the power supply with an axe, for us going acoustic."
Remaining U.S. Dates, and the confirmed European Pixies tour follows:
JULY 23 Lollapalooza, Chicago, IL 30 Street Scene, San Diego, CA
AUGUST 6 Newport Folk Festival, Newport, Rhode Island 17 Paredes De Coura Festival, Paredes De Coura, Portugal 19 Pukkelpop, Hasselt, Belgium 20 Lowlands Festival, Biddinghuizen, Holland 21 Highfield Stadium, Erfurt, Germany 23 Lansdowne Road Stadium, Dublin, Ireland 25 Rock En Seine, Paris, France 26 Carling Weekender, Reading, England 27 Carling Weekender, Leeds, England 28 T on the Fringe, Meadowbank Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland 30 Manchester Apollo, Manchester, England 31 Alexandra Palace, London, England
How's that for a slice of fried gold? |
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 07/17/2005 : 13:53:33
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*falls over*
and you're questioning the sciences and questioning religion you're looking like an idiot and you no longer care.
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
2463 Posts |
Posted - 07/17/2005 : 14:30:58
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Awesome :D
What's the capacity of Ally Pally? And any word on when tickets go on sale? |
Edited by - Ziggy on 07/17/2005 14:48:09 |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 07/17/2005 : 17:03:04
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That's it, I'm going over to Britain and the continent on an EU tour! Oh wait, I can't afford it!! :D |
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 07/17/2005 : 18:09:33
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Do you not have any relatives you can sell... I mean tap, TAP!
and you're questioning the sciences and questioning religion you're looking like an idiot and you no longer care.
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/17/2005 : 18:36:24
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Yay for the band, yay for the European fans, boo hoo hoo for those of us in the States who can't keep seeing them all summer long.
Great news, Simon, thanks.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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Domestiques
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
503 Posts |
Posted - 07/17/2005 : 21:24:33
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this is of course the best news, but damn I remember last years trouble getting tickets. I am aiming for two for Manchester and I will see how I get on.
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
2463 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2005 : 00:37:16
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Yeah, I'm delighted that we're getting some more shows.
It's probably too much to hope that there'll be a presale or suchlike? Just wait for the NME to pick up on the story and the tix will be finding their way to ebay *sigh* |
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domtee
- FB Fan -
14 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2005 : 00:47:15
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That's excellent news! Does anyone know when/where the Manchester tickets will be going on sale? |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2005 : 01:18:02
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I'm enquiring all over the shop as to dates of going on sale, so I'll try and keep you informed.
How's that for a slice of fried gold? |
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tomwhite
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
58 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2005 : 06:08:27
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i MUST go to the alexandra palace gig, where do you normally purchase tickets from on or offline? if i do get tickets it will be my first ever pixies gig! |
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2005 : 06:26:07
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Ticket getting is always a nightmare, I had to go through ebay for last years, and it cost a small fortune.
and you're questioning the sciences and questioning religion you're looking like an idiot and you no longer care.
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Domestiques
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
503 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2005 : 10:08:07
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come on for once let us have a presale.
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
2463 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2005 : 10:20:25
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Yeah I ebayed for Brixton too. LOL. Thanks to Cheeseman for sharing the news! |
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domtee
- FB Fan -
14 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2005 : 03:36:22
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The press release has made it onto NME http://www.nme.com/news/113079.htm
Though just says the tickets will be on sale shortly. |
Edited by - domtee on 07/21/2005 03:37:18 |
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2005 : 03:40:13
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hmm, Manchester or London?
tosses coin.... |
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fbc
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United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2005 : 03:40:56
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Heads! |
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domtee
- FB Fan -
14 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2005 : 03:46:55
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Manchester for me...
If I can get them! :( |
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fbc
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United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2005 : 03:57:29
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Yeah, it's closer to home so Manchester for me too, fingers crossed |
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domtee
- FB Fan -
14 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2005 : 04:04:43
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Where online are the tickets normally sold?
I missed the uk shows last year as I was away, I'd hate to miss them again as I've yet to see FB playing the Pixies. |
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2005 : 04:10:28
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ticketweb.co.uk is usually one don't worry though, i'm sure all the relevant info will be posted here in time
*just keep checking this thread*
it would be great for you to see the Pixies, i'm almost excited for you. |
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The Marsist
= Cult of Ray =
Ireland
730 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2005 : 06:06:51
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i have tickets for ireland and edinburgh and im currently living in glasgow i dont know how im goin to pull this 1 off
"i had to store my urine in jars so the wizards could not enchant me" -Bowie |
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
2463 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2005 : 13:51:10
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Yeah, hope there are enough tickets to go round :P |
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hibster
- FB Fan -
102 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2005 : 15:29:29
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well i'll just bump the original thread about it btt - had a look but couldn't see one for it when i posted before.
nme usualy do a link through to their ticket shop for tickets don't they?
this is why events unerve me |
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2005 : 15:38:29
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If I can get tickets... Both! Either!
I'm not that fussy!
If I make manchester fbc I believe you owe me a drink....
I hate the stressing over tickets stage of things, I get twitchy when I think about e bay last year (」270 for three tickets...)
and you're questioning the sciences and questioning religion you're looking like an idiot and you no longer care.
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rrrich
- FB Fan -
Japan
82 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2005 : 07:04:29
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i just called up manchester apollo's ticket centre and the woman didnt even know there was a pixies show scheduled. theyve got no word of it yet and theres no sign of it on any major ticket outlets either. will probably be a rush job next wednesday (when im in singapore and miles from a computer no doubt!).
ザ:ピクシーズ。。。 |
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someguycalledjames
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
109 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2005 : 09:28:12
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whats the capacity of Alexandra Palace, does anyone know? |
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tomwhite
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
58 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2005 : 11:08:23
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not positive, but i think its about 3000 all standing (maybe more), could be wrong though. i wish they would book somewhere like earls court so everyone could see them and not have to scramble for tickets, surely they could fill a venue of that size? i was gutted last year when all the brixton shows and the forum show went so quickly. |
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tomwhite
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
58 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2005 : 11:11:47
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just did a little google and there are about three different halls, one of which is around 1000 and the other 2 are around 7000 each. |
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someguycalledjames
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
109 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2005 : 11:21:35
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hmm earls court is a bit big but i hear what yr saying - the outlets that handled the tickets last year were Stargreen & Ticketweb for Brixton & Forum as was able to pick up tickets for all the shows in London last year - might have to take a morning off work when they go off sale - on sale rather |
Edited by - someguycalledjames on 07/22/2005 11:22:05 |
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2005 : 11:55:08
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quote: Originally posted by starmekitten
If I make manchester fbc I believe you owe me a drink....
ice and a slice? |
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Domestiques
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
503 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2005 : 14:46:25
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I do believe we arent doing any of the shows, the wife doesnt want to travel and she is reluctant to do so after reading unless it is birmingham. Time to get a new wife.
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2005 : 15:00:10
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But Manchester is just as close isn't it???
Take her to the wife swap shop I would!
and you're questioning the sciences and questioning religion you're looking like an idiot and you no longer care.
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Domestiques
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
503 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2005 : 15:29:15
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we live in stafford, she cant grasp how close manchester is. bollocks to it, I will go alone.
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2005 : 15:47:55
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http://www.nme.com/news/113079.htm
http://uk.news.launch.yahoo.com/dyna/article.html?a=/050721/340/fnvij.html&e=l_news_dm
PIXIES STORM THE PALACE!
PIXIES will return to the UK this summer with a trio of live dates, including a show at LONDON痴 ALEXANDRA PALACE on August 31.
The shows are part of the band痴 European tour, and, as revealed on NME.COM earlier this year, their trio of UK gigs will kick off at Edinburgh痴 Meadowbank Stadium on August 28 as part of T On The Fringe. There will also be a performance at Manchester Apollo the following night (30).
Before kicking off their European dates at Portugal痴 Paredes De Coura Festival (August 17) Pixies will play their first ever all-acoustic set at the Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island (August 6).
Pixies European shows are:
Paredes De Coura Festival (August 17) Hasselt Pukkelpop (19) Biddinghuizen Lowlands Festival (20) Erfurt Highfield Stadium (21) Dublin Lansdowne Road Stadium (23) Paris Rock En Seine (25) The Carling Weekend: Reading Festival (26) The Carling Weekend: Leeds Festival (27) Edinburgh Meadowbank Stadium (28) Manchester Apollo (30) London Alexandra Palace (31)
Tickets for the UK shows will go on sale shortly, so keep checking NME.COM for further details.
Pixies - Back in the UK
Europe gets Pixies (Thursday July 21, 2005 05:18 PM)
Pixies have confirmed details of a lengthy European tour, culminating in a show in London at the end of August.
The band, who reformed to considerable acclaim last year, recently announced plans to record their first album since 1991's "Trompe Le Monde".
Already confirmed to headline the Carling Weekend Reading and Leeds across the August back holiday, the group begin the tour in Portugal on August 17.
Speaking about plans for the new LP, Frank Black commented earlier this week: "It's all hugs and kisses, I'm pleased to report.
"We have been discussing recording a new album lately. As happy as we are with the success of the reunion tour, we really want to make a record for the right reasons, whether it is successful commercially or not."
The tour calls at:
August 2005
17 Paredes De Coura Festival 19 Hasselt Pukkelpop 20 Biddinghuizen Lowlands Festival 21 Erfurt Highfield Stadium 23 Dublin Lansdowne Road Stadium 25 Paris Rock En Seine 26 The Carling Weekend: Reading Festival 27 The Carling Weekend: Leeds Festival 28 Edinburgh Meadowbank Stadium 30 Manchester Apollo 31 London Alexandra Palace
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2005 : 18:14:42
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What the hell's going on with Kim in that photo?
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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