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scottdm
scottdm Posts: 148
edited December 2009 in The Porch
...Looks like we are finally getting a show or two. The word seems to be that there was consideration given to playing one show at Western Springs (which does raise the question, why was this rejected in 03/06), but the feeling is that PJ may not sell that out and so it looks like 2 shows at Vector.....
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  • benjs
    benjs Toronto, ON Posts: 9,397
    What's that based on, if you don't mind me asking?
    '05 - TO, '06 - TO 1, '08 - NYC 1 & 2, '09 - TO, Chi 1 & 2, '10 - Buffalo, NYC 1 & 2, '11 - TO 1 & 2, Hamilton, '13 - Buffalo, Brooklyn 1 & 2, '15 - Global Citizen, '16 - TO 1 & 2, Chi 2

    EV
    Toronto Film Festival 9/11/2007, '08 - Toronto 1 & 2, '09 - Albany 1, '11 - Chicago 1
  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,462
    i just got back from a nice holiday over there in april. the south island was a bit chilly.

    i hope they come back and play for the kiwis!
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  • bazzer
    bazzer Posts: 3,126
    scottdm wrote:
    ...Looks like we are finally getting a show or two. The word seems to be that there was consideration given to playing one show at Western Springs (which does raise the question, why was this rejected in 03/06), but the feeling is that PJ may not sell that out and so it looks like 2 shows at Vector.....
    I'd rather have the 2 shows at Vector I think, just to be able to easily see them twice :) Especially if we get 10C tickets to both nights. Heard anything about other NZ cities? I can't see them doing any other, but maybe once they're over here going to Welly is not so bad?

    What I'd really like is a small fan club only (plus others I guess?) at the Civic or something! ;)
  • Andy Dick
    Andy Dick Posts: 128
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  • scottdm
    scottdm Posts: 148
    benjs wrote:
    What's that based on, if you don't mind me asking?

    Sure - back in 2002/2003 we tried to put together a petition to get them to NZ. Did ok, got some publicity etc, but ultimately failed in getting them here. But in that process I got to know a few people, and once these rumors started I got back in touch....
  • benjs
    benjs Toronto, ON Posts: 9,397
    scottdm wrote:
    benjs wrote:
    What's that based on, if you don't mind me asking?

    Sure - back in 2002/2003 we tried to put together a petition to get them to NZ. Did ok, got some publicity etc, but ultimately failed in getting them here. But in that process I got to know a few people, and once these rumors started I got back in touch....
    Ah, cool!
    '05 - TO, '06 - TO 1, '08 - NYC 1 & 2, '09 - TO, Chi 1 & 2, '10 - Buffalo, NYC 1 & 2, '11 - TO 1 & 2, Hamilton, '13 - Buffalo, Brooklyn 1 & 2, '15 - Global Citizen, '16 - TO 1 & 2, Chi 2

    EV
    Toronto Film Festival 9/11/2007, '08 - Toronto 1 & 2, '09 - Albany 1, '11 - Chicago 1
  • scottdm
    scottdm Posts: 148
    benjs wrote:
    scottdm wrote:
    benjs wrote:
    What's that based on, if you don't mind me asking?

    Sure - back in 2002/2003 we tried to put together a petition to get them to NZ. Did ok, got some publicity etc, but ultimately failed in getting them here. But in that process I got to know a few people, and once these rumors started I got back in touch....
    Ah, cool!

    They were scheduled to play two nights at the vector in early November 2006. We know this because "Auckland" appeared on some of their tour literature. Unfortunately, the venue wasn't ready and so they didn't come.
  • benjs
    benjs Toronto, ON Posts: 9,397
    scottdm wrote:
    benjs wrote:
    scottdm wrote:
    [quot="benjs"]What's that based on, if you don't mind me asking?[/quot]

    Sure - back in 2002/2003 we tried to put together a petition to get them to NZ. Did ok, got some publicity etc, but ultimately failed in getting them here. But in that process I got to know a few people, and once these rumors started I got back in touch....
    Ah, cool!

    They were scheduled to play two nights at the vector in early November 2006. We know this because "Auckland" appeared on some of their tour literature. Unfortunately, the venue wasn't ready and so they didn't come.
    Ah, that's a bummer. At least you'll be getting it soon then!
    '05 - TO, '06 - TO 1, '08 - NYC 1 & 2, '09 - TO, Chi 1 & 2, '10 - Buffalo, NYC 1 & 2, '11 - TO 1 & 2, Hamilton, '13 - Buffalo, Brooklyn 1 & 2, '15 - Global Citizen, '16 - TO 1 & 2, Chi 2

    EV
    Toronto Film Festival 9/11/2007, '08 - Toronto 1 & 2, '09 - Albany 1, '11 - Chicago 1
  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,462
    they'll go back! too beautiful a country to neglect!
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  • Zoso
    Zoso Posts: 6,425
    they haven't played in NZ since 1995 right? wow what a long time :( They do deserve a couple of shows.
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  • scottdm
    scottdm Posts: 148
    Zoso wrote:
    they haven't played in NZ since 1995 right? wow what a long time :( They do deserve a couple of shows.

    Two shows in 1998 at the start of the yield tour
  • RyanAtkins
    RyanAtkins Posts: 2
    My sources tell me they have booked a show down in chch aswell..
  • Lukin_oz
    Lukin_oz Posts: 257
    Rumour I heard was Aust and NZ... I reckon you guys will be right.
    How big is the Vector?
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  • RyanAtkins
    RyanAtkins Posts: 2
    12,000 seats. But could squeeze another 2 thousand or so on the floor.. depending whether its seated or standing??
  • scottdm
    scottdm Posts: 148
    It will be seated IMHO
  • Kiwi Jammer
    Kiwi Jammer Posts: 201
    bazzer wrote:
    scottdm wrote:
    ...Looks like we are finally getting a show or two. The word seems to be that there was consideration given to playing one show at Western Springs (which does raise the question, why was this rejected in 03/06), but the feeling is that PJ may not sell that out and so it looks like 2 shows at Vector.....
    I'd rather have the 2 shows at Vector I think, just to be able to easily see them twice :) Especially if we get 10C tickets to both nights. Heard anything about other NZ cities? I can't see them doing any other, but maybe once they're over here going to Welly is not so bad?

    What I'd really like is a small fan club only (plus others I guess?) at the Civic or something! ;)


    OK I'm getting a little too excited, the anticipation of 11 years - the waiting drove me mad...

    I like your thinking bazzer - 2 Vector shows and I have always dreamed of a Civic warm up acoustic type gig after Ed played there with 7 Worlds and with Fan Club only in that front bit! Not sure 2 Vector shows would be guaranteed?

    Nice to have all the good vibes from around the world wishing us well this time around and surely after the 06 debacle we'll be in for a very special time...
  • Kiwi Jammer
    Kiwi Jammer Posts: 201
    Actually add Wellington Town Hall as a nice wee world tour warm up...hey after 11 years one is entitled to dream!
  • bazzer
    bazzer Posts: 3,126
    7 Worlds Collide was St James (which is now closed :() but the Civic is beautiful, capacity 2,400ish!
  • Kiwi Jammer
    Kiwi Jammer Posts: 201
    Opps showing a combo of poor memory and my non-Aucklander-ness there but yeah Civic sounds ideal, lock it in ;)
  • scottdm
    scottdm Posts: 148
    They could play the logan campbell centre for all i care, as long as they come!

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