Yusuf Islam/Cat Stevens Tour - Anyone going?

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  • benjs
    benjs Toronto, ON Posts: 9,387
    badbrains said:

    Ya I'm gonna go with Ben on this one. The sites went down today really odd. I almost pulled the trigger last night. Still bummed I'm not gonna see him but I'm hoping he'll tour again and this time in NYC.

    Don't give up!! Day-of ticket drops through official channels!
    '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
  • ComeToTX
    ComeToTX Austin Posts: 8,071
    After seeing the setlists I wish he was coming near me.
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • SD48277
    SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    badbrains said:

    Ya I'm gonna go with Ben on this one. The sites went down today really odd. I almost pulled the trigger last night. Still bummed I'm not gonna see him but I'm hoping he'll tour again and this time in NYC.

    Same here. If he plays in NYC, we are so there.
    ELITIST FUK
  • badbrains
    badbrains Posts: 10,255
    SD48277 said:

    badbrains said:

    Ya I'm gonna go with Ben on this one. The sites went down today really odd. I almost pulled the trigger last night. Still bummed I'm not gonna see him but I'm hoping he'll tour again and this time in NYC.

    Same here. If he plays in NYC, we are so there.
    100%
  • benjs
    benjs Toronto, ON Posts: 9,387
    SD48277 said:

    badbrains said:

    Ya I'm gonna go with Ben on this one. The sites went down today really odd. I almost pulled the trigger last night. Still bummed I'm not gonna see him but I'm hoping he'll tour again and this time in NYC.

    Same here. If he plays in NYC, we are so there.
    Unfortunately, NYC doesn't allow paperless tickets: this is why he cancelled the show there and moved it. It created an enormous scalping issue where people were asking obscene amounts of money, and he wasn't willing to put up with it. Until they change these regulations in the state, I wouldn't count on it. That being said, having seen the show: I'd travel to see the man again in a heartbeat. I had tears in my eyes a number of times not really believing what I was seeing.

    '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
  • weddingparade
    weddingparade Posts: 1,179
    benjs said:

    weddingparade said:

    worth the $85 i paid

    $-) Not sure how you pulled that off, but damn, congratulations!
    upper level. $100 including service charges.

  • Idris
    Idris Posts: 2,317
    http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2014/12/04/concert-ticket-mix-up-leaves-some-fans-upset/
  • SD48277
    SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    Not quite the same as seeing him live, but a nice little sample:
    http://www.npr.org/event/music/368934858/yusuf-cat-stevens-tiny-desk-concert
    ELITIST FUK
  • Idris
    Idris Posts: 2,317
    Just got back from the Chicago show, I'm in awe!

    Never thought I'd see Cat Stevens perform Live, what a great time, I need to see the Cat again!

    (His new tunes played really well, he was really jamming out!)

  • benjs
    benjs Toronto, ON Posts: 9,387
    edited December 2014
    Idris said:

    Just got back from the Chicago show, I'm in awe!

    Never thought I'd see Cat Stevens perform Live, what a great time, I need to see the Cat again!

    (His new tunes played really well, he was really jamming out!)

    So happy you got to see him! I feel the same way... In spite of the price, I'd see him again in a heartbeat. Fantastic song after fantastic song, without an exception. Did he play I Was Raised in Babylon in Chicago too? That song gave me shivers the first time I heard it on the album, and in concert.
    '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
  • badbrains
    badbrains Posts: 10,255
    This guy is the man!!

    http://youtu.be/aBccr-aLu4I
  • Idris
    Idris Posts: 2,317
    benjs said:

    Idris said:

    Just got back from the Chicago show, I'm in awe!

    Never thought I'd see Cat Stevens perform Live, what a great time, I need to see the Cat again!

    (His new tunes played really well, he was really jamming out!)

    So happy you got to see him! I feel the same way... In spite of the price, I'd see him again in a heartbeat. Fantastic song after fantastic song, without an exception. Did he play I Was Raised in Babylon in Chicago too? That song gave me shivers the first time I heard it on the album, and in concert.
    Thanks!

    and He did! (Play 'Babylon'), The stage (lighting) turned red for it!...It's quite an intense tune. (I was familiar with his new album before the concert and really enjoyed the 3-4 songs he played off of it)

    I mean the whole show was a highlight for me, as you said above ' Fantastic song after fantastic song'.

    Father and son, Moonshadow, Peace Train, Miles from Nowhere, Trouble, Sitting (OMG he played sitting!) all sounded soooo good.

    He played 'Take This Hammer' (Leadbelly cover), I think he mentioned that it was the first song he ever played on guitar, so hearing him perform that live was (for me) very special.

    People Get Ready (Impressions cover), that melted me! I was on the floor for that, he busted out some of 'Foreigner Suite', I almost cried for that one! (I did cry the day after when thinking about it all)

    Chicago Tribune write up on the show. (Not sure if you will be able to view it)

    chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/chi-yusuf-islam-concert-review-20141209-column.html

  • badbrains
    badbrains Posts: 10,255
    edited December 2014
    Idris said:

    benjs said:

    Idris said:

    Just got back from the Chicago show, I'm in awe!

    Never thought I'd see Cat Stevens perform Live, what a great time, I need to see the Cat again!

    (His new tunes played really well, he was really jamming out!)

    So happy you got to see him! I feel the same way... In spite of the price, I'd see him again in a heartbeat. Fantastic song after fantastic song, without an exception. Did he play I Was Raised in Babylon in Chicago too? That song gave me shivers the first time I heard it on the album, and in concert.
    Thanks!

    and He did! (Play 'Babylon'), The stage (lighting) turned red for it!...It's quite an intense tune. (I was familiar with his new album before the concert and really enjoyed the 3-4 songs he played off of it)

    I mean the whole show was a highlight for me, as you said above ' Fantastic song after fantastic song'.

    Father and son, Moonshadow, Peace Train, Miles from Nowhere, Trouble, Sitting (OMG he played sitting!) all sounded soooo good.

    He played 'Take This Hammer' (Leadbelly cover), I think he mentioned that it was the first song he ever played on guitar, so hearing him perform that live was (for me) very special.

    People Get Ready (Impressions cover), that melted me! I was on the floor for that, he busted out some of 'Foreigner Suite', I almost cried for that one! (I did cry the day after when thinking about it all)

    Chicago Tribune write up on the show. (Not sure if you will be able to view it)

    chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/chi-yusuf-islam-concert-review-20141209-column.html

    Honestly, I've met the boys, met all kinds of athletes, super stars and porno stars (yes, it's true) but I think if I ever met Yusuf Islam, I'd prob be speechless, and if you know me, that's fucken IMPOSSIBLE. If I ever see him perform live like you and Ben, it would be the most anticipated show for me ever. If I ever met him, forget it. This guys a fucken legend. Hands down. You lucky fuckers! Bravo!
  • YoungJam35
    YoungJam35 Posts: 152
    I went to the show in Philly and I'd go see him again without hesitation. Security to get in was crazy and I'd make sure to get there earlier next time, but it was a fantastic concert.
    YoungJam35

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