Hi Deltics, I'm so glad to read that, especially after recent horrible endings like Lynda Bellingham's. Go Wilko go! Cheers, Simon.
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Ian Hunter & The Rant Band, Royal Northern College Of Music, Saturday 27th September 2014 Hello, Yet again these guys astound! Humanity, wamth and musicianship on display but still raucous and raw by turn. There was a surprising amount of enjoyment onstage given how many shows that they play together but you couldn't help but smile too. I've no idea how or who chooses the s
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Hi Tony (and any other IORRians looking for a KB ticket!), I have heard that it is worth being persistent with the Eventim site as the odd ticket does get dropped back into the system: front row circle for example. Still in shock & awe, hah-hah! Cheers, Simon. ps beautiful words and sentiment, LetitLoose... pps like Silver Dagger said, am a tad envious of your KB encounter too
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Hi Tony, Over 24 hours on and I'm still trying to process the show, hah-hah! First up, I was tremendously impressed with KB's voice: the so-called banshee-wail has pretty much gone and age has deepened it...not to Barry White-levels obviously...her care over the delivery is clear, by which I mean that she wants her words to be heard. Her arm gestures seemed to be designed to involv
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Hello, Mr Art Garfunkel at The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester this Friday. Cheers, Simon.
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Hello, It is a beautiful song...adore the 'Stripped' version. Cheers, Simon.
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QuoteSilver Dagger QuoteSimonN Hello, Sat 15th July at Wembley Stadium. Blimey! Cheers, Simon. Shall we guess the year Si? I'd reckon 1990??? Hi Mike, D'oh! I didn't want to make it too easy by giving all the details away, hah-hah! It was 1995...I'm a late starter. We said hello to Babs Windsor in a Wembley Chinese restaurant post-show. Carry on! Cheers,
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Hello, Sat 15th July at Wembley Stadium. Blimey! Cheers, Simon.
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Hi Meise, That's a great read and some terrific photos too. Thanks for posting! Cheers, Simon.
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Hello, I love the feel...the real groove that this cut has. To my jaded ears it ranks right up there with the band's best work: I don't know how you could improve it. A real enduring number- gonna listen to it now! Cheers, Simon.
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Hello, This'll be last bump...honestly...but I couldn't let it go without thanking Crawdaddy who has just sponsored me again! Nice one Tony, I really appreciate it. And thank you to Hans also...you guys do indeed rock. Cheers, Simon.
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Hello, Hello, Hello! Job done...mission accomplished! I cycled the 1000 miles in 8 days and then climbed Mont Ventoux 6 times in one day...get in! It was the definitely the most difficult day that I've had on a bike and am in bit right now, but a massive thank you to you IORRians who took the time and trouble to sponsor me...we have raised £2K for Cancer Research and £1.7K for The Roya
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Hello, Yep Y'shirestone, I was sent that link by Leeds Arena and miracle of miracles, A presale that actually worked...Live at Leeds pt3, get in! Maybe see a couple of IORRian Wholigans there. Cheers, Simon.
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Hi Mike, Glad to hear that health is on the up. Yeah, it will be a scrum as per, but try tomorrow, try Friday at 0900 and even if you aren't getting offered good seats then don't panic Capt Mainwaring...the bs VIP soundpackage seats at the front very rarely all sell and will be available in the week before the show. Just over a week before I go. I'm sh*tting myself, hah-ha
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Hi Mike, Hope your better half is on the road to recovery? Ticket prices for general sale (this Friday at 9am) at the NIA range from £68, £73 to £81. Good luck! Cheers, Simon.
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Hello, No, it ain't another bump this time, but a real big thank you to IORR's Rolling Hansie! Listen man, if I could I'd get the beers in to say thanks on behalf of CRUK...the money does make a difference, I know. Keep on rolling, indeed! Cheers, Simon.
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Hello, A Hump Day bump folks, hah-hah! Avery big thank you is in order to Gazza for his generous donation to Cancer Research...again. Very much appreciated mate. I set-off on Friday 11th July so please have a gander at my ropey blog for (hopefully) daily updates and nonsense, as per. Cheers, Simon.
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Hello, Same from me, I'm afraid. B.W. was a very talented man who will be missed. Saw him twice, once with Gorillaz which he seemed to have a blast at (good on you Damon), and then last November with Ronnie and Mick T. celebrating Jimmy Reed's music. Loved seeing him sing and play... Cheers, Simon.
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Hello, I'm not a guitarist or a musician by any stretch so basically I don't my ass from my elbow but I did enjoy the EC show that I saw last year...I think even the man himself might have enjoyed it? video: Cheers, Simon.
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Hello, I just get in from a lumpy 85 miler and what do I find? Only a really generous donation from one of IORR's own, Teleblaster! I really cannot thank you enough, Iain. Drinks are most definitely on me Sir. One other nice thing today was Jens 'Shut Up Legs' Voight finally RTing a tweet for me, after the 163rd time of me asking/pestering, hah-hah! The bloke is still nail
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Quotewaterrats Quotelatvianinexile Great shots, Waterrats! Thank you kindly! Can't wait for D'dorf ... Hi WR, I second this...loved seeing the reactions of the fans behind Mick when he was working the catwalk. Priceless! Cheers, Simon.
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QuoteDandelionPowderman I'm pretty sure they were around 17 years ago, when I started to post here Hi DP, 17 years? Blimey, you might only get 15 for murder...be out in 9, hah-hah! #IORRlifers Cheers, Simon.
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Hi Woody, No dates have been announced...yet! Believe me, I'll be keeping an eye open for them. He is old enough to know better. I am very glad that he doesn't! Cheers, Simon.
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Hello, I'm really not a jealous person. Except on a night like this, hah-hah! Wish I could have been there (like every other IORRian) and will do the next best thing: setlist vision! Looking forward to the reports and photos...have a great time! Cheers, Simon.
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Hello, Er, it's my name. Haven't really entered into the spirit of this, have I hah-hah! Some belters on IORR though... Cheers, Simon.
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Hello, I know everyone going tonight is gonna have a terrific show: this is the one that I would have chosen above the rest, I think. Great beer, weather, music and loads of IORRians around I bet...will be a blast! Cheers, Simon.
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Hi Mike, You never know...hell, Keith doesn't know either! Best wishes and keep your chin up... Cheers, Simon.
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Hi Mike, Only just read this: as every one else has said, all the very best to you and your wife. I am gutted for you but it is about priorities, isn't it? Easy for me to say, I know! Regarding the idea of using travel insurance to reclaim costs- absolutely...that is what it is there for. Asap get in touch with your insurers and explain the sitch and they will ask you to provide some m
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Hi Gazza, Many happy returns mate...will raise a glass to you later on. Have a Berlin blast! Cheers, Simon.
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Hello, Well, what about that? Borderline ropey day at work and then log on to find three of my favourite (shameless, right?) IORRians have very generously donated to Cancer Research. A massive thank you to Mike (Odean73), Mike (Silver Dagger) and Brenda (Green Lady)! You are aware that if you and I were in proximity of a pub right now then you'd be force-fed a 'thank you' dri
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