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Yeah... felt that way too. Rock and Roll used to be the counter culture, while those type of pathetic swindles you expected to find in "Old World" type of outfits. These days you expect some government office to be much more fair, efficient and friendly then the ticket trading world.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2014-07-03 13:05 by Wroclaw.
I was a bit surprised to see no standing tickets or they might have already gone.
Anybody know if its all seated for Brum.
I would keep on trying if you can, i should imagine tomorrow will be even harder to obtain.
I am aiming for the VIP packages so I think I would be able to get those (hope!).
Also need now to start digging through the UK train/airports system now... London - Newcastle - London AND in between also Birmingham OR Liverpool ... puzzle.
Actually now all gigs are available at the Pre Sale... trying to decide between the two "next door" gigs to Newcastle... Birmigham and Liverpool. Can get VIP packages for both. Been in both towns before, but never at shows and definetly know nothing of the two arenas... What do you say? which city would the best gig-wise? better crowed (always an issue with the Who in the UK - sometimes the crowed is great, sometimes sleepy and I've been in gigs where it seemed people came to proove the late OX's words about their English peers being "ungrateful"...
).
Saw them last year in Newcastle, a distinctive memory I have during Won't Get Fooled Again was that of a 'larger' man taking off his t-shirt, waving it above his head and having security chase him all the way to the exit.
Bloke must have been about 50.
I recall a pair of their "benefit" shows at the RAH, just before Entwisle died. At one gig I sat among some people who looked like bikers and kept shouting "ya f&cking old" and were ranting all time to their poor spouses. In the same gig Townshend fell of the stage into the front row, but managed to control the situation with grace.
In the other gig, most likely the day after, some trio of very yound drunk hooligans (they definetly did not seem to be looking like TW fans...) really got outa control. A female usher usked them politely to stop what they were doing, and they just pushed her (they were pretty drunk). A minute later I had the privilage to view from "FOS" position one of the most efficient unarmed security guards operations. They just smootly seperated them, put them under control face to the ground, and carried them out of the hall. Not even a single punch that was not 100% needed. However most of the crowd seemed to be 50-60 year old people that were well dressed and far from the "tour t-shirt" wearing people.
BTW - just managed to secure a pair of tickets for a "soundcheck VIP package" for Liverpool Dec. 11th. Thank's all for their help!
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2014-07-04 02:00 by Wroclaw.
Liverpool. No contest.
Mind you, B'ham will be good too.
But. Liverpool.
many exist.... as VIP packages...
Roger did an AMA on Reddit the other day, and somebody asked him about US dates:
"Not at the moment. Obviously there will hopefully be one - we're calling this tour now as the Beginning of the Long Goodbye, and we don't know how long that goodbye will be."
I used www.axs.com and am shellshocked to have got Block A1 Row F seats for £75 at the O2. Happy day!
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2014-07-04 18:16 by Beast.
Thank you
I've never seen them perform. Hopefully I get a chance to.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2014-07-04 18:57 by MingSubu.
The only thing wrong with Hooligans is that it's missing Won't Get Fooled Again.
I think a 50 song set a la GRRR! would be great...because the Who has fewer singles, they'd be able to focus on excellent album tracks which could arguably result in an even better package than GRRR!
If they leave off 'Athena' there's real hope! (Unbelievably, I'm one of about 5 people that bought the 45).
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Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. after Christmas.
Posted by:
Wroclaw
()
Date: July 3, 2014 13:01
Ticket master/eventim/axs can only compete with airport security in being annoying and a pain in the &$tt.
Anyway... After struggling with eventim.co.uk (the friendlier one I guess, but their system kept deleting my shopping cart...) I managed to get a couple of descent seats for Newcastle... well... never been there before (except for passing there by train) - already a good thing.
Now tomorrow will try and buy a VIP package for either Birmingham or Nottingham.
Anyway... After struggling with eventim.co.uk (the friendlier one I guess, but their system kept deleting my shopping cart...) I managed to get a couple of descent seats for Newcastle... well... never been there before (except for passing there by train) - already a good thing.
Now tomorrow will try and buy a VIP package for either Birmingham or Nottingham.
Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. after Christmas.
Posted by:
Wroclaw
()
Date: July 3, 2014 13:04
Quote
Beast
There are now so many presales going on for concerts that it makes a mockery of the whole process. For this one alone, there is the fan club presale, the AMEX presale, the AXS presale, the O2 presale, the Eventim presale and probably more still. And how can a reseller like double8tickets have a presale??? It's all a total farce.
Yeah... felt that way too. Rock and Roll used to be the counter culture, while those type of pathetic swindles you expected to find in "Old World" type of outfits. These days you expect some government office to be much more fair, efficient and friendly then the ticket trading world.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2014-07-03 13:05 by Wroclaw.
Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. after Christmas.
Posted by:
crawdaddy
()
Date: July 3, 2014 13:13
Haven't checked all the venues,but are all of them seated only, and big places?
Bit of a bummer really when last two gigs I seen were in intimate surroundings of Indigo O2 standing and RAH 5th row Arena.
Still,a Who gig is a Who gig and may still go for Dublin,if it's on and/or London O2.
Bit of a bummer really when last two gigs I seen were in intimate surroundings of Indigo O2 standing and RAH 5th row Arena.
Still,a Who gig is a Who gig and may still go for Dublin,if it's on and/or London O2.
Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. after Christmas.
Posted by:
odean73
()
Date: July 3, 2014 14:42
Quote
crawdaddy
Haven't checked all the venues,but are all of them seated only, and big places?
Bit of a bummer really when last two gigs I seen were in intimate surroundings of Indigo O2 standing and RAH 5th row Arena.
Still,a Who gig is a Who gig and may still go for Dublin,if it's on and/or London O2.
I was a bit surprised to see no standing tickets or they might have already gone.
Anybody know if its all seated for Brum.
Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. after Christmas.
Posted by:
odean73
()
Date: July 3, 2014 14:43
Glad you got tickets.Quote
Wroclaw
Ticket master/eventim/axs can only compete with airport security in being annoying and a pain in the &$tt.
Anyway... After struggling with eventim.co.uk (the friendlier one I guess, but their system kept deleting my shopping cart...) I managed to get a couple of descent seats for Newcastle... well... never been there before (except for passing there by train) - already a good thing.
Now tomorrow will try and buy a VIP package for either Birmingham or Nottingham.
I would keep on trying if you can, i should imagine tomorrow will be even harder to obtain.
Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. after Christmas.
Posted by:
Wroclaw
()
Date: July 3, 2014 15:03
Quote
odean73Glad you got tickets.Quote
Wroclaw
Ticket master/eventim/axs can only compete with airport security in being annoying and a pain in the &$tt.
Anyway... After struggling with eventim.co.uk (the friendlier one I guess, but their system kept deleting my shopping cart...) I managed to get a couple of descent seats for Newcastle... well... never been there before (except for passing there by train) - already a good thing.
Now tomorrow will try and buy a VIP package for either Birmingham or Nottingham.
I would keep on trying if you can, i should imagine tomorrow will be even harder to obtain.
I am aiming for the VIP packages so I think I would be able to get those (hope!).
Also need now to start digging through the UK train/airports system now... London - Newcastle - London AND in between also Birmingham OR Liverpool ... puzzle.
Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. after Christmas.
Posted by:
Wroclaw
()
Date: July 3, 2014 17:06
F&*king disgusting! this is a screen shot of viagogo for the "block A" (front rows) for the Newcastle gig... 8 hours after the pre sale! seems like we should define a new job title for all those forms and applications:
"Opening tickermaster at 9AM, on 9:15AM changing to viagogo and thats my job".
"Opening tickermaster at 9AM, on 9:15AM changing to viagogo and thats my job".
Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. after Christmas.
Posted by:
petewasbristol
()
Date: July 3, 2014 17:11
I believe Cardiff has standing if anyone is interested. A great arena, have seen many bands play there over the years.
Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. after Christmas.
Posted by:
Bastion
()
Date: July 3, 2014 17:14
That is absolutely shocking Wroclaw. Makes my blood boil.
Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. after Christmas.
Posted by:
Beast
()
Date: July 3, 2014 18:42
There is absolutely nothing new about this shameful scenario. It's the bog-standard modus operandi for any concert - take your pick.
Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. after Christmas.
Posted by:
odean73
()
Date: July 3, 2014 22:41
Quote
WroclawQuote
odean73Glad you got tickets.Quote
Wroclaw
Ticket master/eventim/axs can only compete with airport security in being annoying and a pain in the &$tt.
Anyway... After struggling with eventim.co.uk (the friendlier one I guess, but their system kept deleting my shopping cart...) I managed to get a couple of descent seats for Newcastle... well... never been there before (except for passing there by train) - already a good thing.
Now tomorrow will try and buy a VIP package for either Birmingham or Nottingham.
I would keep on trying if you can, i should imagine tomorrow will be even harder to obtain.
if you need any advice for Birmingham, get back to me.
I am aiming for the VIP packages so I think I would be able to get those (hope!).
Also need now to start digging through the UK train/airports system now... London - Newcastle - London AND in between also Birmingham OR Liverpool ... puzzle.
Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. after Christmas.
Posted by:
Wroclaw
()
Date: July 4, 2014 00:29
Quote
odean73Quote
WroclawQuote
odean73Glad you got tickets.Quote
Wroclaw
Ticket master/eventim/axs can only compete with airport security in being annoying and a pain in the &$tt.
Anyway... After struggling with eventim.co.uk (the friendlier one I guess, but their system kept deleting my shopping cart...) I managed to get a couple of descent seats for Newcastle... well... never been there before (except for passing there by train) - already a good thing.
Now tomorrow will try and buy a VIP package for either Birmingham or Nottingham.
I would keep on trying if you can, i should imagine tomorrow will be even harder to obtain.
if you need any advice for Birmingham, get back to me.
I am aiming for the VIP packages so I think I would be able to get those (hope!).
Also need now to start digging through the UK train/airports system now... London - Newcastle - London AND in between also Birmingham OR Liverpool ... puzzle.
Actually now all gigs are available at the Pre Sale... trying to decide between the two "next door" gigs to Newcastle... Birmigham and Liverpool. Can get VIP packages for both. Been in both towns before, but never at shows and definetly know nothing of the two arenas... What do you say? which city would the best gig-wise? better crowed (always an issue with the Who in the UK - sometimes the crowed is great, sometimes sleepy and I've been in gigs where it seemed people came to proove the late OX's words about their English peers being "ungrateful"...
).Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. after Christmas.
Posted by:
Bastion
()
Date: July 4, 2014 00:37
Quote
Wroclaw
always an issue with the Who in the UK - sometimes the crowd is great, sometimes sleepy
Saw them last year in Newcastle, a distinctive memory I have during Won't Get Fooled Again was that of a 'larger' man taking off his t-shirt, waving it above his head and having security chase him all the way to the exit.
Bloke must have been about 50.
Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. after Christmas.
Posted by:
Wroclaw
()
Date: July 4, 2014 01:54
Quote
BastionQuote
Wroclaw
always an issue with the Who in the UK - sometimes the crowd is great, sometimes sleepy
Saw them last year in Newcastle, a distinctive memory I have during Won't Get Fooled Again was that of a 'larger' man taking off his t-shirt, waving it above his head and having security chase him all the way to the exit.
Bloke must have been about 50.
I recall a pair of their "benefit" shows at the RAH, just before Entwisle died. At one gig I sat among some people who looked like bikers and kept shouting "ya f&cking old" and were ranting all time to their poor spouses. In the same gig Townshend fell of the stage into the front row, but managed to control the situation with grace.
In the other gig, most likely the day after, some trio of very yound drunk hooligans (they definetly did not seem to be looking like TW fans...) really got outa control. A female usher usked them politely to stop what they were doing, and they just pushed her (they were pretty drunk). A minute later I had the privilage to view from "FOS" position one of the most efficient unarmed security guards operations. They just smootly seperated them, put them under control face to the ground, and carried them out of the hall. Not even a single punch that was not 100% needed. However most of the crowd seemed to be 50-60 year old people that were well dressed and far from the "tour t-shirt" wearing people.
BTW - just managed to secure a pair of tickets for a "soundcheck VIP package" for Liverpool Dec. 11th. Thank's all for their help!
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2014-07-04 02:00 by Wroclaw.
Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. before Christmas.
Posted by:
Bastion
()
Date: July 4, 2014 11:08
Managed to get 2 tickets for Newcastle. Got through on 9:00AM exactly to find the majority of tickets near the front to be non-existent. Absolutely @#$%& disgusting.
Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. after Christmas.
Posted by:
Aquamarine
()
Date: July 4, 2014 11:20
Quote
WroclawQuote
odean73Quote
WroclawQuote
odean73Glad you got tickets.Quote
Wroclaw
Ticket master/eventim/axs can only compete with airport security in being annoying and a pain in the &$tt.
Anyway... After struggling with eventim.co.uk (the friendlier one I guess, but their system kept deleting my shopping cart...) I managed to get a couple of descent seats for Newcastle... well... never been there before (except for passing there by train) - already a good thing.
Now tomorrow will try and buy a VIP package for either Birmingham or Nottingham.
I would keep on trying if you can, i should imagine tomorrow will be even harder to obtain.
if you need any advice for Birmingham, get back to me.
I am aiming for the VIP packages so I think I would be able to get those (hope!).
Also need now to start digging through the UK train/airports system now... London - Newcastle - London AND in between also Birmingham OR Liverpool ... puzzle.
Actually now all gigs are available at the Pre Sale... trying to decide between the two "next door" gigs to Newcastle... Birmigham and Liverpool. Can get VIP packages for both. Been in both towns before, but never at shows and definetly know nothing of the two arenas... What do you say? which city would the best gig-wise? better crowed (always an issue with the Who in the UK - sometimes the crowed is great, sometimes sleepy and I've been in gigs where it seemed people came to proove the late OX's words about their English peers being "ungrateful"...
Liverpool. No contest.
Mind you, B'ham will be good too.
But. Liverpool.Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. before Christmas.
Posted by:
Wroclaw
()
Date: July 4, 2014 11:36
Quote
Bastion
Managed to get 2 tickets for Newcastle. Got through on 9:00AM exactly to find the majority of tickets near the front to be non-existent. Absolutely @#$%& disgusting.
many exist.... as VIP packages...
Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. before Christmas.
Posted by:
petewasbristol
()
Date: July 4, 2014 12:03
I got Cardiff tickets. See you all down the front
Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. before Christmas.
Posted by:
johnnythunders
()
Date: July 4, 2014 16:51
Second 02 date now announced (December 18). If you buy through Ticketmaster and tick the Fanclub option (costs £35) you will currently be offered B1 and B3 around row G, which are pretty decent seats.
Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. before Christmas.
Posted by:
johnnythunders
()
Date: July 4, 2014 16:53
Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. before Christmas.
Posted by:
MingSubu
()
Date: July 4, 2014 17:50
Are any US dates announced yet? I could only find UK dates.
Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. before Christmas.
Posted by:
Bastion
()
Date: July 4, 2014 18:06
Quote
MingSubu
Are any US dates announced yet? I could only find UK dates.
Roger did an AMA on Reddit the other day, and somebody asked him about US dates:
"Not at the moment. Obviously there will hopefully be one - we're calling this tour now as the Beginning of the Long Goodbye, and we don't know how long that goodbye will be."
Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. before Christmas.
Posted by:
Beast
()
Date: July 4, 2014 18:15
Quote
johnnythunders
Second 02 date now announced (December 18). If you buy through Ticketmaster and tick the Fanclub option (costs £35) you will currently be offered B1 and B3 around row G, which are pretty decent seats.
I used www.axs.com and am shellshocked to have got Block A1 Row F seats for £75 at the O2. Happy day!
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2014-07-04 18:16 by Beast.
Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. before Christmas.
Posted by:
MingSubu
()
Date: July 4, 2014 18:57
Quote
BastionQuote
MingSubu
Are any US dates announced yet? I could only find UK dates.
Roger did an AMA on Reddit the other day, and somebody asked him about US dates:
"Not at the moment. Obviously there will hopefully be one - we're calling this tour now as the Beginning of the Long Goodbye, and we don't know how long that goodbye will be."
Thank you
I've never seen them perform. Hopefully I get a chance to.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2014-07-04 18:57 by MingSubu.
Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. before Christmas.
Posted by:
PTownshend
()
Date: July 4, 2014 23:03
Interesting 
Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. before Christmas.
Posted by:
Cristiano Radtke
()
Date: July 23, 2014 18:32
There's a "new" compilation scheduled to be released on october 27. Nothing new, though, and with the edit version of Won't Get Fooled Again, which killed the song.
"As part of The Who‘s 50th anniversary celebrations (which include a 2014 British Tour) a new compilation will be issued later this year.
The appropriately titled The Who Hits 50 will contain two CDs with tracks from across the band’s career. There will be a single CD edition as well, but at the moment no sign of a 50-track version for 50 years (which is what The Rolling Stones did with GRRR!).
This collection is a likely candidate for release on the Pure Audio blu-ray audio format, but there is no confirmation of that at the time of writing. What this space for further news.
The Who Hits 50 will be released on 27 October 2014."
[www.superdeluxeedition.com]
"As part of The Who‘s 50th anniversary celebrations (which include a 2014 British Tour) a new compilation will be issued later this year.
The appropriately titled The Who Hits 50 will contain two CDs with tracks from across the band’s career. There will be a single CD edition as well, but at the moment no sign of a 50-track version for 50 years (which is what The Rolling Stones did with GRRR!).
This collection is a likely candidate for release on the Pure Audio blu-ray audio format, but there is no confirmation of that at the time of writing. What this space for further news.
The Who Hits 50 will be released on 27 October 2014."
[www.superdeluxeedition.com]
Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. before Christmas.
Posted by:
tatters
()
Date: July 24, 2014 01:10
If anyone's curious about what the single edit version of WGFA sounds like, I'm posting it here, and, in the process, saving everyone the trouble of having to buy another useless Who compilation album.
Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. before Christmas.
Posted by:
stonehearted
()
Date: July 24, 2014 01:32
I'll save myself the trouble of watching that WGFA Y-T clip, since I recall the single edit from early eighties radio.
I would hardly call that new comp album useless, considering that these will likely be freshly remastered versions of several tracks, like Dogs for instance, that have never or rarely appeared on compilation albums before.
I've also noticed that It's Not Enough from Endless Wire is included, which is the second time it's appeared on a best of/compilation album. With good reason--it's a first-rate latter-day Townshend composition.
I would hardly call that new comp album useless, considering that these will likely be freshly remastered versions of several tracks, like Dogs for instance, that have never or rarely appeared on compilation albums before.
I've also noticed that It's Not Enough from Endless Wire is included, which is the second time it's appeared on a best of/compilation album. With good reason--it's a first-rate latter-day Townshend composition.
Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. before Christmas.
Posted by:
tatters
()
Date: July 24, 2014 01:41
The only Who compilation album that makes any sense at all is Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy. The rest were released purely as "product" in the absence of having any real product to release. This band, whose music is not even particularly well-served by the compilation format, has now released twice as many greatest hits albums as albums of new, original material.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2014-07-24 01:51 by tatters.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2014-07-24 01:51 by tatters.
Re: O.T. The Who World Tour starting U.K. before Christmas.
Posted by:
treaclefingers
()
Date: July 24, 2014 02:07
Quote
tatters
The only Who compilation album that makes any sense at all is Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy. The rest were released purely as "product" in the absence of having any real product to release. This band, whose music is not even particularly well-served by the compilation format, has now released twice as many greatest hits albums as albums of new, original material.
The only thing wrong with Hooligans is that it's missing Won't Get Fooled Again.
I think a 50 song set a la GRRR! would be great...because the Who has fewer singles, they'd be able to focus on excellent album tracks which could arguably result in an even better package than GRRR!
If they leave off 'Athena' there's real hope! (Unbelievably, I'm one of about 5 people that bought the 45).
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