Hi I saw on the news link that the Stones are due to play Asia.Is there any rumored dates or venues?

nothing that specific yet...

Damm it all, this band is not thinking of MY welfare. I need to know and I need to know NOW !!

Mick ... ya listenin' ?

Thanks christ it's about the stones. I thought this thread was about that god awful prog rock band!!!

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It will happen, as will a visit to the US afterwards.

I'd be surprised if theres an announcement re US dates this side of Christmas but with Asia not exactly being the richest part of the globe and with a Stones ticket not what could be called a cheap night out, it would surely make a lot more sense to have the shows there announced as quickly as possible as they're probably around 3 months away

Gazza Wrote:
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> It will happen, as will a visit to the US
> afterwards.
>
> I'd be surprised if theres an announcement re US
> dates this side of Christmas but with Asia not
> exactly being the richest part of the globe and
> with a Stones ticket not what could be called a
> cheap night out, it would surely make a lot more
> sense to have the shows there announced as quickly
> as possible as they're probably around 3 months
> away


And if you should give a percentage chance on a very small Europe tour after Asia and U.S., what would it be?

JumpingKentFlash

I was told immediately after the last European tour that there was a strong chance of a very short Euro visit following the US dates (I suppose to promote 'Shine a Light') but in all honesty I've heard nothing since that could be described as 'solid'.

I wouldnt rule it out, but then again I wouldnt hold your breath either.

No matter mate. You got me cooking.
BTW: Could you send me an sms? I think I lost your number. I tried sending an sms a while ago and didn't get an answer. I think it might be your old number. What did you think of the concert by Keef & The Coconuts btw???

JumpingKentFlash

I am in NYC in April next year - is there any knowledge of MSG gigs at that time? Need to keep my evenings free!

No word of where theyre playing but as the Shine a Light opening should be around 4th April and they are likely to be in NY at that time for the premiere, it seems logical that any gigs would be around that time frame

I would be surprised if its BEFORE April, though.

THanks for the info Gazza.

Gazza Wrote:
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> It will happen, as will a visit to the US
> afterwards.
>
> I'd be surprised if theres an announcement re US
> dates this side of Christmas but with Asia not
> exactly being the richest part of the globe and
> with a Stones ticket not what could be called a
> cheap night out, it would surely make a lot more
> sense to have the shows there announced as quickly
> as possible as they're probably around 3 months
> away


A mate of mine works for Pete Townshend and apparently Pete was moaning that the Who had lost money in the USA because of the weak dollar - he's layed off staff and asked others to take a drop in wages, serious stuff.
I don't know how the Stones finances work as they are an off shore company I believe - but maybe they will have to wait till the economy strengthens in the States before they start to pack their bags. Just an opinion mind......

turd Wrote:
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> Gazza Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > It will happen, as will a visit to the US
> > afterwards.
> >
> > I'd be surprised if theres an announcement re
> US
> > dates this side of Christmas but with Asia not
> > exactly being the richest part of the globe and
> > with a Stones ticket not what could be called a
> > cheap night out, it would surely make a lot
> more
> > sense to have the shows there announced as
> quickly
> > as possible as they're probably around 3 months
> > away
>
>
> A mate of mine works for Pete Townshend and
> apparently Pete was moaning that the Who had lost
> money in the USA because of the weak dollar - he's
> layed off staff and asked others to take a drop in
> wages, serious stuff.
> I don't know how the Stones finances work as they
> are an off shore company I believe - but maybe
> they will have to wait till the economy
> strengthens in the States before they start to
> pack their bags. Just an opinion mind......


If that's true, we may never see them again!

:O(

If winter comes, can spring be far behind?

Oct 28: The Rolling Stones to tour Asia soon

mayby the announcer of this news can say something about the status?

That would be Mick Jagger then - the quote came from him, originally.

Possible stops in Asia, 2008:

Seoul, South Korea
Bangkok, Thailand
Singapore, Singapore
Beijing, China
Hong Kong, China

(Although China might not happen, as the US & China have tensions after China refused to allow US Navy safe harbor in Hong Kong. Don't know if this will affect the Stones, or Micheal Cohl, Productions).

Also rumored: shows in India, Japan and possibly Dubai, UAE.

I'm not sure why tensions between the US and China affect shows by a British band promoted by a Canadian?

I would say your list of possible stops are certainly believable although I would imagine the 3 countries youve listed as rumoured (India, Japan and UAE) are if anything MORE likely than any of the others.

Just wanted to make y'all observant on the fact that my :O(
appeared there coz of WMiller's posts passage:

"> I don't know how the Stones finances work as they
> are an off shore company I believe - but maybe
> they will have to wait till the economy
> strengthens in the States before they start to
> pack their bags. Just an opinion mind......


If that's true, we may never see them again!"

Nuthin else.

I'm pretty sure this tour will turn into reality,
till anyone convinces me about the opposite.

Well its sure gonna be a cold cold winter

and the wind ain't been blowin from the south

and the springtime take a long time round

Better burn my bell, book and candle

It sounds a mini world tour ?

Gazza Wrote:
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> It will happen, as will a visit to the US
> afterwards.
>
>
Im so excited and I just can't hide it!



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2007-12-05 23:13 by ryanpow.

The purpose of the tour is to play shows in India.
Then as a spin-off they are looking into other Asian countries.
I would assume Seoul, Bangkok and some other cities are on the list.
Then they say they want to add Japan, so it looks like a tour
in Asia as said before. They don't need to announce this tour
until shortly before they do it. Why?
Because in case they need to change or cancel for some reason,
due to someone falling from a ladder, tree or whatever,
then there is no cost and no big deal like refunds etc.
That's the privilege of being the world's most famous rock band.

Bjornulf

I´m going to Beijing in early january, too bad I could not postpone it until possible Stonesshows there, work makes me go...but I won´t miss the shows in India! Yep, India will be invaded by the vikings!
OT: About Beijing, what to shop? Tailormade clothes?

Vilhelm
Nordic Stones Vikings

mickijaggeroo Wrote:
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> I´m going to Beijing in early january, too bad I
> could not postpone it until possible Stonesshows
> there, work makes me go...but I won´t miss the
> shows in India! Yep, India will be invaded by the
> vikings!
> OT: About Beijing, what to shop? Tailormade
> clothes?

Lol, I'll perhaps be in Beijing too then - definitely in China.
Would be good to see them.


Belgrade-Bucharest-Budapest-Brno

Lorenz, when will you be in Beijing?

Vilhelm
Nordic Stones Vikings

phd Wrote:
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> It sounds a mini world tour ?


Not really. I'd be surprised if they play more than 40 shows in 2008.

bv Wrote:
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> The purpose of the tour is to play shows in
> India.
> Then as a spin-off they are looking into other
> Asian countries.
> I would assume Seoul, Bangkok and some other
> cities are on the list.
> Then they say they want to add Japan, so it looks
> like a tour
> in Asia as said before.

Theyd realistically need to play some of the 'richer' markets in Asia (eg Japan) to make it worthwhile. I cant imagine theres a lot of money to be made by playing in India - even for the Stones.

They don't need to
> announce this tour
> until shortly before they do it. Why?
> Because in case they need to change or cancel for
> some reason,
> due to someone falling from a ladder, tree or
> whatever,
> then there is no cost and no big deal like refunds
> etc.
> That's the privilege of being the world's most
> famous rock band.

well...theres the small matter of the public being able to buy tickets at reasonable notice, so it would surely make some sense to announce shows as early as possible in what are in some cases third world countries where most people dont have the income to afford a Stones ticket.

I would think that would be more of a concern than the hypothetical subject of refunds for cancelled shows that havent even been announced yet, surely.

Well it would be great to see them back in Singapore!!!!!!!

I live here, so anyone coming through get ahold of me, I will give you tips and meet up for drinks...

Bangkok would be a blast!!!!

India great too, if you can escape your stomach from dropping out your back side.