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toby1kenobi
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 Posted - 02/06/2004 : 01:14:34
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Announced on XFM this morning, apparently on sale now. I don't know where though - anyone got a number/url?
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toby1kenobi
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Posted - 02/06/2004 : 01:17:21
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| Aaaah, on sale Saturday at 9am from (among others probably) the XFM Xchange. |
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2004 : 01:26:23
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FAN-FUCKING-TASTIC!
the article on the xfm website:
X-clusive: Pixies Reunion London Shows Announced
This is the news you’ve been waiting for. The speculation is over. As exclusively revealed this morning by Christian O’Connell on the Xfm Breakfast Show, legendary outfit The Pixies have reformed and are confirmed to play two headline dates at Brixton Academy this summer.
With rumours flying around for months about a reunion, Xfm Online can confirm that this summer will see the first UK shows in 13 years from the original line-up of Frank Black, Kim Deal, Joey Santiago and David Lovering reformed as the Pixies.
The Brixton Academy gigs will take place Wednesday June 2 and Thursday 3. Tickets go on sale from 9.00am this Saturday (February 7).
Tickets are available from the Xfm Xchange on 0870 121 1049 or from the Xfm Online Live Gig Guide by clicking here (http://www.xfm.co.uk/sectional.asp?id=343).
Rumours started last year when Frank Black told Xfm in an interview that he dreamt of a Pixies reunion and that the band even get together every now and then to jam.
“We [Pixies bassist Kim Deal, drummer David Lovering and guitarist Joey Santiago] do get together and have private jams together, but not for public consumption.”
Prior to these shows, the influential alt-rockers are expected to play some warm-up shows in North America before they co-headline Coachella in California on May 1 alongside Radiohead and Kraftwerk.
The comeback tour will then travel to Europe for the headline shows, festival appearances and a support slot on the Red Hot Chili Peppers summer arena tour bill.
Black and co will then travel to Balado near Glasgow to appear on the main stage at this year’s T in the Park festival on the first day of the event stretching over the weekend of July 10 and 11.
Elsewhere, the band's former label 4AD will release a 23-track 'Best Of' album entitled 'Wave Of Mutilation' and a DVD called 'Pixies' sometime this year. The DVD will feature eight promos, a 1988 concert taped at London's Town And Country Club and the documentary 'Gouge', featuring interviews with Radiohead's Thom Yorke, David Bowie and Bono.
The Pixies’ American dates will be the first time they've toured together since U2's 1992 ‘ZOO TV’ tour.
The band's confirmed tour dates so far are as follows:
Coachella, California (May 1 - 2)
Brixton Academy, London (June 2 - 3)
Phoenix Park, Dublin (with Red Hot Chili Peppers) (12) SOLD OUT
Parc Des Princes, Paris (with Red Hot Chili Peppers) (15) SOLD OUT
T in the Park, Glasgow (July 10 - 11)
cook me some fucking eggs! |
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gavredmaxx
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 02/06/2004 : 01:28:30
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Yeps, just called Stargreen and they confirmed to call back at 9am
Gav
"Just like Michelangelo saw the angel in the stone, I can look at a guy like Kevin
Costner and see a giant peach grub who can fart 'The Blue Danube' " |
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gavredmaxx
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 02/06/2004 : 01:31:14
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Does anyone know how much tickets are?
Gav
"Just like Michelangelo saw the angel in the stone, I can look at a guy like Kevin
Costner and see a giant peach grub who can fart 'The Blue Danube' " |
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2004 : 01:42:43
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that hasn't been released yet....
why don't ya ring back stargreen and ask them?
cook me some fucking eggs! |
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gavredmaxx
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United Kingdom
127 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2004 : 01:46:54
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genius! ... hang on a minute
Gav
"Just like Michelangelo saw the angel in the stone, I can look at a guy like Kevin
Costner and see a giant peach grub who can fart 'The Blue Danube' " |
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gavredmaxx
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
127 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2004 : 01:48:11
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They have no details at all until tomorrow....
Gav
"Just like Michelangelo saw the angel in the stone, I can look at a guy like Kevin
Costner and see a giant peach grub who can fart 'The Blue Danube' " |
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PJC
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Posted - 02/06/2004 : 01:50:37
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| What is Stargreen's number or how can i get tickets? I'm over in Ireland. |
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2004 : 01:53:23
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how silly...
do they expect everyone to just ring up blind without having any idea of how much the tickets actually are?
thats terrible?
not that it really matters - unless they're like £60
how about some others...these might be worsth a shot...
u mind being the official phone-ringerer gav?
Wayahead 0115-912-9000
Rough Trade Covent Garden 0207-240-0105
Rhythm Records Camden Town 0207-267-0123
Ticketweb 0870 771 2000
Brixton Academy office 020 7771 3000
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gavredmaxx
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
127 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2004 : 03:55:45
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Called the Academy - they get you to ring Ticketweb - who haven't got any information yet. The guy at Ticketweb was really helpful and asked if I'd heard about it via the radio and explained that they still haven't got any info at all on their system. He knew the dates before I mentioned them so they've obviously been getting calls...
Gav
"Just like Michelangelo saw the angel in the stone, I can look at a guy like Kevin
Costner and see a giant peach grub who can fart 'The Blue Danube' " |
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gavredmaxx
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
127 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2004 : 03:56:50
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oops - sorry PJC - www.stargreen.co.uk has all their info
Gav
"Just like Michelangelo saw the angel in the stone, I can look at a guy like Kevin
Costner and see a giant peach grub who can fart 'The Blue Danube' " |
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2004 : 04:08:10
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Thanks Gav.
it all seems a bit rushed to me - no-one seems to know what the hell is going on.
i would really like to know the prices cause i'm imagining that they're going to be quite alot, and i would like to be forewarned before i order mine tommorrow.
cook me some fucking eggs! |
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Stuart
- The Clopser -
China
2291 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2004 : 04:18:06
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I can't see anything about the Pixies on Stargreen????!!!
Who's the man that won't cop out when there's danger all about? |
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2004 : 04:25:32
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ok......
i emailed the brixton academy earlier asking about ticket prices, and i just got this email back:
Metropolis Music presents
PIXIES
Brixton Academy
June 2nd and 3rd 2004
Tickets £25.00 adv
Doors 7.00pm
Tickets on sale Saturday 7th February, 9am
www.brixton-academy.co.uk
cook me some fucking eggs! |
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gavredmaxx
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
127 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2004 : 04:32:52
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nice one - cheers for that!
Gav
"Just like Michelangelo saw the angel in the stone, I can look at a guy like Kevin
Costner and see a giant peach grub who can fart 'The Blue Danube' " |
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PJC
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Posted - 02/06/2004 : 04:49:06
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| Cheers Lads. Much appreciated. Fingers crossed now we'll be able to get the tickets now. I'd much rather see them on there own than with the chilli's in phoenix park. |
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2004 : 04:55:53
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you're very much correct there PJC...
and £25 ain't bad....well really £50 for both nights....but shit, i would have paid more.....much more...
though probly not as much as stuart is gunna be paying!
cook me some fucking eggs! |
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nimrod_fr
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France
93 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2004 : 04:57:44
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Paris Parc des Princes is not SOLD OUT
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guy_nolan
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
417 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2004 : 05:52:03
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Little dissapointed to find the Dublin gig sold out but fuck it, both nights at the astoria are gonna be huge. I wonder if they'll play the Leeds and Reading festivals later this year..
For ten thousand years he slept, his mind feeding on the nightmares of the weak. Now he has awakened. As the night turned crimson, the fire-blade shattered and his power died. Then, the slaughter began... |
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manraysky
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Posted - 02/06/2004 : 06:06:53
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www.stargreen.co.uk now have a listing for both gigs. charging £28 plus postage ... max 4 tix per person
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mozz
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csmall09
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Posted - 02/06/2004 : 06:29:40
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25 quid? are they taking the piss?
i guess we know it's definitely all about the money then! |
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Peter Walker
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
189 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2004 : 06:33:11
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| If only it were 25 quid; that Stargreen link is £28.75 + £4.85 p&p. Don't you just love ticket agents? |
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bumblebeeboy2
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2638 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2004 : 06:41:12
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quote:
Originally posted by Peter Walker
If only it were 25 quid; that Stargreen link is £28.75 + £4.85 p&p. Don't you just love ticket agents?
i actually work for the said ticket agents (ticketmaster/ticketweb)... it's always fun telling people about the service charges and postage! it never goes down too well!
yeah, that is a lot, i'm still debating whether or not i can make it to brixton around then (will probably have exams) and whether or not it's worth it... i mean i'm planning on going to T, and maybe V for a day to see them, and hopefully Glaston if they play there too... But I would like to see them in a proper venue, but it's so much to pay! arrgghh! i don't know what to do!!!
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I'm flat out, you're so beautiful to look at when you cry. Freeze, don't move, you've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequal to your life. Shady Lane, everybody wants one, Shady Lane, everybody needs one. |
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2004 : 06:47:00
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ah, to be a student again aye....
but i think a proper headlining concert would be a must-see any day over a festival slot....so that would settle the argument for me.....
cook me some fucking eggs! |
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bumblebeeboy2
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2638 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2004 : 06:49:04
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quote:
Originally posted by benji
ah, to be a student again aye....
but i think a proper headlining concert would be a must-see any day over a festival slot....so that would settle the argument for me.....
cook me some fucking eggs!
arghhh! you're so flaming right! will need to discuss with girlfriend... and pray that my exams won't class with the date i choose! lol! man this is a mad time! and expensive! lol!
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I'm flat out, you're so beautiful to look at when you cry. Freeze, don't move, you've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequal to your life. Shady Lane, everybody wants one, Shady Lane, everybody needs one. |
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Peter Walker
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
189 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2004 : 07:01:25
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quote:
Originally posted by bumblebeeboy2
quote:
Originally posted by Peter Walker
If only it were 25 quid; that Stargreen link is £28.75 + £4.85 p&p. Don't you just love ticket agents?
i actually work for the said ticket agents (ticketmaster/ticketweb)... it's always fun telling people about the service charges and postage! it never goes down too well!
yeah, that is a lot, i'm still debating whether or not i can make it to brixton around then (will probably have exams) and whether or not it's worth it... i mean i'm planning on going to T, and maybe V for a day to see them, and hopefully Glaston if they play there too... But I would like to see them in a proper venue, but it's so much to pay! arrgghh! i don't know what to do!!!
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I'm flat out, you're so beautiful to look at when you cry. Freeze, don't move, you've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequal to your life. Shady Lane, everybody wants one, Shady Lane, everybody needs one.
Sir, hope you don't think it was personally aimed at you! To be honest, I would appreciate a breakdown of the cost; surely you can appreciate that from the punter's end, not armed with the inside knowledge, it does look like a rip-off. |
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MMD
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 02/06/2004 : 07:02:00
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| It's going to cost me £120 for 4 tickets. £5 for postage? I want them delivered by Frank Black himself for that much. The total booking fee alone is the same as I payed to see FB&tC at the same venue few months ago. I hate ticket agencies. And I'm still ordering them. |
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2004 : 07:09:07
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not quite the same venue, but yes, when you consider what it was for the FB&C gigs, it is quite a stretch......
cook me some fucking eggs! |
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gavredmaxx
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United Kingdom
127 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2004 : 07:09:59
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So if they were bought direct from the Academy, would they still be £25?
It may actually be worth a train ride for me is all.... Also does anyone know if they're limited in any way?
Gav
"Just like Michelangelo saw the angel in the stone, I can look at a guy like Kevin
Costner and see a giant peach grub who can fart 'The Blue Danube' " |
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gavredmaxx
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
127 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2004 : 07:18:52
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my bad - just read on stargreen that it's a maximum 4 per person
Gav
"Just like Michelangelo saw the angel in the stone, I can look at a guy like Kevin
Costner and see a giant peach grub who can fart 'The Blue Danube' " |
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2004 : 07:19:33
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ya can't buy tickets from the Academy itself any more - they'll just send ya too ticketmaster/ticketweb.
so save yaself the train ride.
and the capacity of the venue is 4700 - so just depends on how quickly the tickets sell.
cook me some fucking eggs! |
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PJC
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Posted - 02/06/2004 : 07:33:16
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| Cant believe ye're giving out about tickets costing £25!!!! Your lucky you don't live in Ireland. Saw the rolling stones in September - £55, Bowie in November - £58 and Alabama 3 in December - £35. £25 is nothing!!!!! |
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Peter Walker
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Posted - 02/06/2004 : 07:34:46
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quote:
Originally posted by PJC
Cant believe ye're giving out about tickets costing £25!!!! Your lucky you don't live in Ireland. Saw the rolling stones in September - £55, Bowie in November - £58 and Alabama 3 in December - £35. £25 is nothing!!!!!
Not complaining about the 25 quid squire; it's all the other stuff on top of it. |
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manraysky
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