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fourflicks
Sorry to disapoint many of you, but most of your hopes will simply not happen.
With only 18 shows in Europe, the Stones will simply focus on the major markets. and although many cities would have deserved a show only very few will get one.
and in times like these were we are still all talking about economical crisis it will be the stronger, richer countries getting most shows.
As nice as it would be to have again a show in a country like Romania or Croatia and these crowds really would deserve it, it will simply not happen as people would not be abl;e/willing to afford the expensive tickets.
Even in a richer country like Austria I have my doubts that people will pay more than 250 euros for a ticket.that's also the reason why I have my doubts about a show at the Stadthalle, where the Stones haven't played since 1976.
and as BV already wrote it will be a mix of all kinds, arenas, stadiums and festivals which even further limits the chances of some places.
we just have to be patient and happy that we most probably will get a chance this summer to see the Stones once again closer to home than a 6 hour flight (as long as you're from Europe ;-)
The dates will be announced in a few weeks and then we will know more
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Program
Hi
You should know that this year´s Roskilde Festival takes place from 29. June to 6. July.The Stones have played many places in Denmark, but never the Roskilde Festival. In 2006 they played in Horsens, and previously often in Copenhagen. Someone wrote that the Stones in 2014 were looking for new places to play on this year´s tour, places never played before. Roskilde Festival fits that bill.
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JumpingKentFlash
I've heard the Roskilde rumor too. When Springsteen was playing Roskilde, there were rumors many months before. Maybe, if we're lucky, The Stones will do it. Just have to say that Stones at Roskilde is a rumor that pops up every time they tour, so I wouldn't bet on it.
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Topi
Wouldn't bet money on Scandinavian dates myself, but one can always hope.
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winos
These European shows along with the SE Asia/Australia/NZ tour is starting to resemble a farewell tour - one show in each major city or major festival.
My guess is they will finish with a few more dates in other parts of the USA late this year and that will be it....
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SPellegrino
I do see that the stage and catwalk are too high but perhaps there are reasons for this we don't know about. The catwalk is wider which means less chance of a tumble and perhaps the distance from the fans helps with the comfort zone of the musicians even though the view from the front row are just silly for that money. I would guess that this stage is easier to transport- one 747 cargo plane and a few trucks-instead of the 17 plus trucks for Licks in North America. With longer breaks between gigs you only need one stage.
Anyway, enjoy what you get Stones fans. I think Europe will be the last round and then it will be back to rare recordings being released and no more.
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bv
And the upside for me is I can seep in my own bed after the show, for a change.
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bv
There will NEVER be any farewell tour. The Rolling Stones do not need that extra boost of ticket sales, and they do certainly not have any plans of retirement.
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Wroclaw
bv: Ramat Gan stadium (Israel, rumored June 10th gig) has 40k capacity for sport events. Sold out music events are 50k capacity (the field with either standing or seating area).
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austrianstones
bv changed from not so soon to "The tour announcement is expected for early
March" .............hopefully
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austrianstones
bv changed from not so soon to "The tour announcement is expected for early
March" .............hopefully
where did you read BVs statement about early March announcement???????????????
Jeroen