Right, it's all confirmed, official and good to go! :D
John Mitchell, Jem Godfrey, Nathan King (with commentary from Andy Edwards) will be performing 3 dates under the banner of "An Esoteric Evening With..." performing reworked, acoustic and downright different versions of songs from Kino, Frost, It Bites, The Urbane and others over 3 nights in November.
Thursday 5th November - The Rainbow, 160 High St, Deritend, Birmingham (Support - TBC)
http://www.therainbowpub.com (http://www.therainbowpub.com)
Saturday 7th November - The Peel, 160 Cambridge Road, Kingston, Surrey (Support - Tinyfish)
http://peelmuzik.webeden.co.uk/ (http://peelmuzik.webeden.co.uk/)
Sunday November 8th - The Globe, 125 Albany Road, Roath, Cardiff, (Support - Acoustic Magenta)
http://www.theglobecardiff.com/ (http://www.theglobecardiff.com/)
These will be the only shows in 2009 and possibly ever so come see us and sing along for what will be 3 unique nights in prog history. There might also be some surprise guests joining us here and there. TIckets are on sale now.
Tell the world!
:D
Quote from: "Jem"Right, it's all confirmed, official and good to go! :D
John Mitchell, Jem Godfrey, Nathan King (with commentary from Andy Edwards) will be performing 3 dates under the banner of "An Esoteric Evening With..." performing reworked, acoustic and downright different versions of songs from Kino, Frost, It Bites, The Urbane and others over 3 nights in November.
Thursday 5th November - The Rainbow, 160 High St, Deritend, Birmingham (Support - TBC)
Saturday 7th November - The Peel, 160 Cambridge Road, Kingston, Surrey (Support - Tinyfish)
Sunday November 8th - The Globe, 125 Albany Road, Roath, Cardiff, (Support - Acoustic Magenta)
These will be the only shows in 2009 and possibly ever so come see us and sing along for what will be 3 unique nights in prog history. TIckets are on sale now.
:D
Now you're talking (and so will TBE apparently, although I have no idea what "commentary" really means in this context :shock: )
Whether I can be at any of these is another entirely, unfortunately, given constraints already in place. Hmmm, the Cardiff one with Magenta sounds tasty, if I can get reasonable flights from Amsterdam ... ;)
Not at all sure about the "possibly ever" though, Jem: for this acoustic combo or for the full pomp and circumstance that is Frost*?
Glad you've got it sorted already have ticket for the peel but will come back to Cardiff too :D
With Camera in hand of course assuming that's ok with your good self (Brand spanking new camera too 18mp and full HD video, arriving at my house today :D )
Quote from: "Jem"(Support - TBC)
Who the hell is TBC? :shock:
The Beautiful Catherine...? :D
Coolio.
Any clues as to contact detail for the venues (particularly Brum) - All I can find is a myspace
:oops: :oops: :oops:
comes back sheepishly as the google link also has a phone number ............................ :mrgreen:
Quote from: "Trapezium Artist"Now you're talking (and so will TBE apparently, although I have no idea what "commentary" really means in this context :shock: )
He'll be there as a latter-day Viv Stanshall :
"
Bass guitar; double-speed guitar; two slightly-distorted guitars; Chapman Stick; mandolin!"
QuoteNow you're talking (and so will TBE apparently, although I have no idea what "commentary" really means in this context )
Doesn't it mean that TBE will filling those 'awkward' moments where everyone goes blank, and chipping in with helpful observations such as - this is John tuning a guitar....this is Jem eating a custard cream, which by the way is one of the UK's most popular biscuits and also has extremely good dunking properties...................... :roll:
Quote from: "Mooncat"QuoteNow you're talking (and so will TBE apparently, although I have no idea what "commentary" really means in this context )
a custard cream, which by the way is one of the UK's most popular biscuits and also has extremely good dunking properties...................... :roll:
Does it :?: I'll have to try that :)
Not sure (poor research I'm afraid), but I can make up for it with this........
//http://www.rockybiscuit.co.uk/bite-tool.html
Check out the risk factor of your biscuit today!!!!!!!!!!!
Quote from: "Gandalf1986"Quote from: "Jem"(Support - TBC)
Who the hell is TBC? :shock:
The Beautiful Catherine...? :D
:shock:
My ukulele and I haven't been asked yet!
Will definitely be at the Peel...
*looks longingly at the other two dates and then at bank balance*
The Rainbow in Birmingham will have a new website up in the next couple of days (so they promised) with ticket details. I will post URL as soon as I have it.
The Globe in Cardiff's website is http://www.theglobecardiff.com (http://www.theglobecardiff.com)
Ralph
Quote from: "Gandalf1986"Quote from: "Jem"(Support - TBC)
Who the hell is TBC? :shock:
Ah! That will be Those Bastard Camels, a Quintet of camel train owners from a secret location in the Middle East who play Yes covers with pan pipes.
And there was I thinking it was "Two Buck Chuck".
no no no...
It's Tony Banks' Cat.
:lol: :lol:
There's only room for ONE cat on this 'ere manor, guv!!!! :x
:D
Interested to read in Prog #4 that Tony Banks' "Curious Feeling" is being re-released with a 5.1 mix.
Might have to get that....really like that album.
Some Js and an A in Brum, you say?! SOLD! :D
Really excited to hear the support for Birmingham :D
Do you know something I don't?
Also – how do we book tickets? :(
lol no I don't know anything, I meant I was excited to find out who it is =)
And I'm going to guess the only way to order is to call the venue which the internet pleasantly tells me is 0121 772 8174. Or buy on the door =)
Telephone?! In this day and age?! With my reputation!?!?!?!
*saves number*
I'm due to be working it but I refuse to miss this gig so work can go to hell :)
:D Just bought me and Mrs turbo tickets for the peel :D booked into the travelodge all set to go, asked to pick my tickets up at the door as Ive been having serious problems with my post, but completely forgot to ask when doors open :oops: can anyone let me know the Sp
Who's going to the Brum gig? There is a rather fine pub not a million miles away from the venue which has to be tested (hopefully not to destruction) which would be a good meet up place....
Quote from: "mikebass"I'm due to be working it but I refuse to miss this gig so work can go to hell :)
You booking the day off, mate?
I've gotta speak to my boss, he wasn't in today, but assuming I can get the day/afternoon off, we're good to go!
Anna's booked the afternoon off, I think, and if I can get the Friday off too, reckon we could hit the train so I can enjoy a pint or two? 8)
What time do we reckon it'll be finished, Frost*ies? Is the venue easy enough to get to? Never heard of it until Jem announced the gig.
By my reckoning it's about 15-20 minutes walk max from Moor Street station in Brum, although I've never been before - I've only ever made it as afr as the Barfly which is a bit nearer (the station).
Got a DJ mate who does DJ things at the larger Rainbow warehouse on the opposite side of the road and he reckons it's pretty good. Also heard something on the local news last week about UB40 doing a gig there as the neighbours are trying to get the music licence revoked - what is it with people, they buy property near a music venue then moan that the noise is too much !!!!!! :evil:
Ah, I know Moor Street. I'd be getting off at New Street, though.
I'll grab me some Google Maps info a bit later, today is meant to be pay day so I can order tickets at last!
Edit:
Google Maps Walking Directions (//http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Birmingham+New+Street+Rail+Station+%4052.478190,-1.898360&daddr=B12+0LD&hl=en&geocode=Fe7AIAMdiAjj_w%3B&mra=cc&dirflg=w&sll=52.476324,-1.89158&sspn=0.006286,0.017982&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=16)
They reckon a 20 min walk as well. Tempting.
It's all coming together, we've got some glorious treats in store...
Quote from: "Jem"It's all coming together, we've got some glorious treats in store...
I prefer maltesers :lol:
We can throw maltesers again - double chance of hitting a Godfrey :lol:
Actually chocolate and beer is a winning combo. A choccy biccy and an ice cold Bud in the summer months is sublime.
:D
You guy's are everywhere!!
i came across this place in second life(progressive virtual bar), and i took the following snapshot:
(//http://i35.tinypic.com/2rfbfvt.png)
LOL!
That is BRILLIANT!! :D :D :D
Haha! Frost* in a 1990's game, awesome!
¬_¬
How the hell am I meant to book tickets for the Globe show? The gig's not on their site and I can't reach anyone on the phone. Not impressed.
Also, do we have any idea of start times as it affects whether a friend can make it...
Quote from: "Jem"It's all coming together, we've got some glorious treats in store...
Are they glo-o-o-orious treats?
:D
Quote from: "flamadiddle"How the hell am I meant to book tickets for the Globe show? The gig's not on their site and I can't reach anyone on the phone. Not impressed.
I'm having the same problem - none of the ticket agencies seem to have that one :(
Quote from: "Julie"Quote from: "flamadiddle"How the hell am I meant to book tickets for the Globe show? The gig's not on their site and I can't reach anyone on the phone. Not impressed.
I'm having the same problem - none of the ticket agencies seem to have that one :(
Phone number is 02920 230130 for tickets (Ticketline UK)
Anyone going to the Peel to see these reprobates? I'm a wee bit excited coz Tinyfish are supporting in an acoustic stylee too.
There should be a party of four from Norwich. :D
I'll be there, probably. Or should that be: "improbably", since I have never been seen by another Frostie? Resultantly, I feel like I'm attending my own personal wave function collapse.
There are conditions, of course. Principal examples would include: I'll be there if I don't get lost on the 5 mile drive.
Uncertainty attends my every waking moment.
I shall be there with the trouble and strife, and now its only a week away I must admit I'm getting quite excited. :D
Quote from: "ralphr"Quote from: "Julie"Quote from: "flamadiddle"How the hell am I meant to book tickets for the Globe show? The gig's not on their site and I can't reach anyone on the phone. Not impressed.
I'm having the same problem - none of the ticket agencies seem to have that one :(
Phone number is 02920 230130 for tickets (Ticketline UK)
They didn't know anything about it when I tried them, but I've just managed to buy online from ticketweb :D
Can't wait for next Saturday. For me, it'll take the form of much needed therapy.
Roll on Saturday! Can't wait. :D
@Julie: Love the avatar! :)
Errm...am I the only one crazy enough to go to all 3?
(one benefit of unemployment - no school nights!)
@Pedro - I can't take the credit - I nicked it from someone on another (non-music) forum ;)
Quote from: "Nellie"Anyone going to the Peel to see these reprobates? I'm a wee bit excited coz Tinyfish are supporting in an acoustic stylee too.
There'll be a pair of us from the isle of Wight... ;)
Quote from: "Julie"Errm...am I the only one crazy enough to go to all 3?
(one benefit of unemployment - no school nights!)
@Pedro - I can't take the credit - I nicked it from someone on another (non-music) forum ;)
Which reminds me that I must get hold of the lecky board about the 3 phase cables coming into my house. Thanks Julie and yes you are.
Quote from: "The Cosmic Lawnmower"Quote from: "Nellie"Anyone going to the Peel to see these reprobates? I'm a wee bit excited coz Tinyfish are supporting in an acoustic stylee too.
There'll be a pair of us from the isle of Wight... ;)
Do you think you've had your 15 minutes of fame at The Peel or could we squeeze a pre Christmas Christmas medley in?
Im there Saturday. Franks gig in Nottingham on Thursday and the esoteric evening Saturday. I know which im looking forward to the most!
It involves a mysterious questioning mechanism :shock:
The Questioning Mechanism is built and largely works like a dream. 8-)
I typed "questioning mechanism" into Google, and this kept appearing on every page...
(//http://media.artdiamondblog.com/images2/AntikytheraMechanism-thumb-468x507.jpg)
...I take it that's not the questioning mechanism in, er, question?
That's exactly what it looked like when we dug it out of the ground. JM said he'd upgraded it hence, so we'll see...
By 'eck I'm looking forward to this.
It's going to be a night of meeting up with old buddies.
I believe there's going to be some music, too.
Do we have a roll call / meet-up planned for Saturday night?
If not, why not?
Quote from: "LivingForever"Do we have a roll call / meet-up planned for Saturday night?
If not, why not?
What do you suggest?
Fighting Cocks?
About 6pm?
Just for old time's sake... :D
Quote from: "LivingForever"Fighting Cocks?
About 6pm?
Just for old time's sake... :D
Sounds like a plan :)
It's entirely possible I may already be there by then :D
Quote from: "LivingForever"Fighting Cocks?
About 6pm?
Just for old time's sake... :D
I always thought it was the Fighting Pantomime Legs... I expect I'll be there, with my ginger moustache.
Quote from: "keithd"Quote from: "LivingForever"Fighting Cocks?
About 6pm?
Just for old time's sake... :D
Sounds like a plan :)
He's my lift so what he said :lol:
QuoteFighting Cocks?
Is that a pub or a pastime ??? ;)
Sadly won't be there, should be recovering from Thursday in Brum !!!!
Quote from: "Mooncat"QuoteFighting Cocks?
Is that a pub or a pastime ??? ;)
I don't see why one should rule out the other! (;-)
My Frost*mobile will be heading West as soon as Family Taxi duties are finished for the day.
Listened to EIMA for the first time in many months today - it's still Greaaaaat!
Quote from: "RacingHippo"It's entirely possible I may already be there by then :D
It's somewhat probable that so will I ;)
Quote from: "LivingForever"Fighting Cocks?
About 6pm?
Just for old time's sake... :D
6PM !!! But... it's your birthday beers...
Quote from: "catherine"Quote from: "LivingForever"Fighting Cocks?
About 6pm?
Just for old time's sake... :D
I always thought it was the Fighting Pantomime Legs... I expect I'll be there, with my ginger moustache.
Eh ? :?:
Okay okay okay...
Let's make it 5.45... ;)
Sadly I won't be beering it as funds dictate that I have to drive there and back again.
Let's just say, turn up to the Fighting Cocks whenever you feel like?
So in Asda are dress shirts for £20 but I was wondering where to get my beard....
I suppose I ought to buy some tickets, really...
Quote from: "Sarah"So in Asda are dress shirts for £20 but I was wondering where to get my beard....
Any reputable party shop or joke shop should sell them. I'm hoping that beards aren't compulsory though - I only have a 'tache.
but its got to be a freaky abe lincoln beard - no tache...
(I did see a lot of abe lincoln beards on ebay but bit risky with post at mo, so will try and find a joke shop somewhere)
Oh how my boy will be embarrassed :lol:
Quote from: "LivingForever"I suppose I ought to buy some tickets, really...
He he, only just got mine, not long to go now! :D
Massively trying to get in touch with the Rainbow to make sure they haven't sold out but they seem to have an aversion to the telephone lol. Keeping my fingers crossed :?
Quote from: "DannySoisSage"Massively trying to get in touch with the Rainbow to make sure they haven't sold out but they seem to have an aversion to the telephone lol. Keeping my fingers crossed :?
Not sold out, don't worry you can get in on the door, see you there
Ralph
Should be getting the new Mr. Prog T-shirt done today. If anyone still needs a ginger beard or moustache, I can get my hair cut and bring the trimmings and some glue... ;)
Quote from: "Mouse"Should be getting the new Mr. Prog T-shirt done today. If anyone still needs a ginger beard or moustache, I can get my hair cut and bring the trimmings and some glue... ;)
Eeewwwwwww, no thanks :shock:
I still have a couple of Mr Prog Mk1 tees in XL for sale £8, bringing them tomorrow
(//http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s295/ashleaze/misc/th_100_4787.jpg) (//http://s155.photobucket.com/albums/s295/ashleaze/misc/?action=view¤t=100_4787.jpg)
They are 100% made out of cats
So.....
I don't know if we actually agreed on a time, but I think Phila and I will be arriving at the Fighting Cocks about 5ish (M25 permitting!)
I'm pretty sure I won't be in fancy dress but I might not shave, does that count as a beard?
Hopefully see lots of you there!
See you all later, chaps! :D
Quote from: "Bert"Quote from: "Mouse"Should be getting the new Mr. Prog T-shirt done today. If anyone still needs a ginger beard or moustache, I can get my hair cut and bring the trimmings and some glue... ;)
Eeewwwwwww, no thanks :shock:
Agreed. I can't be doing with hair that's no longer attached to its original owner.
Say hello to the chaps for me! :)
Ill be on my way very soon CANT WAIT to get there, hope its a good turn out tonight see you all there. :D :D :D
We'll be getting under way about 14:30-15:00. Getting some food once we're close to The Peel, expect to arrive around 19:00ish. That's the plan but it will go wrong somewhere!
Sooooh jealous of you guys who are able to go :evil: but have a great time, take plenty of photos & videos and say hi to the Js (& the N) from me! :D
Just got back home from the gig. Ahh, the awesomeness of it all.
Proper reports tomorrow....
I loved watching Racing Hippo and Philadelphia dancing
Tinyfish were great
Will not do spoilers for those going to Cardiff but it was brilliant
Gig buddy called off in morning. I set off but it was one of those days when nothing felt right, including the driving. Not feeling at all comfortable, a few miles out I did a U-Turn. Really sorry to have missed everyone and everything, but it was, you know, one of those things. :(
Looking forward to all the reports tho! :)
Well, it truly was esoteric, it was also fantastic but let's not spoil it for the Cardiff audience..... :D
Quote from: "johninblack"Well, it truly was esoteric, it was also fantastic but let's not spoil it for the Cardiff audience..... :D
It is of course possible that it's not that we don't want to spoil it for anyone who hasn't seen it yet - maybe it was so esoteric we just don't know where to start?
Cracking night at the Peel chaps :)
Lots of pics to sort through today (I was the big bald bloke taking all the pics up by the stage) and I'll get some online later.
Got a couple of little vids on my compact too, here's Falling Down (//http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83jPmhIhL_Y) for starters.
Quote from: "RiK"Got a couple of little vids on my compact too, here's Falling Down for starters.
Marvellous - I wonder if Diana Krall comes round this way....
Quote from: "Brom"Gig buddy called off in morning. I set off but it was one of those days when nothing felt right, including the driving.
Spooky premonition....
It took me nearly four hours from Dursley (Glos) which is about double what it should have taken due to an 'incident' on the M4.
Just to say great show last night big thanks to the boys :D
It was a marvelous evening - the best entertainment I've had all year. Fantastic! I'll upload some photos soon for all to see...
And a supermassive huge thanks to Jem, John and Nathan for putting on such a superb show! :D
Quote from: "RiK"Got a couple of little vids on my compact too, here's Falling Down (//http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83jPmhIhL_Y) for starters.
oh, hello Francis!
Thanks for posting the vids, RiK. Just watched Secret Song. Cool to see that one done live, but Falling Down was brilliant. :D
Quote from: "gr8gonzo"Thanks for posting the vids, RiK. Just watched Secret Song. Cool to see that one done live, but Falling Down was brilliant. :D
The secret's out! That was my favourite of the evening. I've been waiting for it live for so long. :)
A lovely evening. Great to see everyone.
(And a plague upon the north circular)
great pics, Mouse! and thanks for the vids, Rick! rawk!
Quote from: "rogerg"great pics, Mouse! and thanks for the vids, Rick! rawk!
No prob, yer welcome!
I'll go stick the kettle on, grab the jaffa cakes and see about uploading some stills too..
Nice work, Rik!
Be prepared to feature a fair bit in some other video clips! ;)
Quote from: "Pedro"Nice work, Rik!
Be prepared to feature a fair bit in some other video clips! ;)
Ha ha, it's ok, I'm used to it.
I can't see a link to Secret Song?! :o
Quote from: "Drarok"I can't see a link to Secret Song?! :o
all of RiK's vids (//http://www.youtube.com/user/RichardOlpin) <-- dat be a link
8-)
Quote from: "rogerg"Quote from: "Drarok"I can't see a link to Secret Song?! :o
all of RiK's vids (//http://www.youtube.com/user/RichardOlpin)
8-)
Service with a smile, lol!!
Brill, thanks! Downloaded an archived into my Frost* folder. 8-)
You might like to view my montage of bits from between the tunes here (//http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9quK9p26Og).
For convenience, here are all the links to my collection of YouTubes from the The Peel gig. :-
Overview
Whole thing in 10 minutes (//http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9quK9p26Og)
Songs
Hyperventilate (//http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4O72fQhDB4)
The Forget You Song (//http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXk_wXyWnl8)
Snowman (//http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Km7M9kG5Ino)
Build-up
Tinyfish ask crowd to provide VisionOn "Gallery" music while Leon gets ready! (//http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLpoWuwUWvc)
Tinyfish's Leon Bongo-ing (//http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4DbpQidfag)
Jem Godfrey's gear check - with a twist of Richard Burton (//http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgFbWGkcOvs)
Just to say, on the evening I really wasn't sure because Kino was one of those bands that I had been meaning to get into but never got round to. I couldn't decide whether I was bloody stupid to not have heard it, or bloody lucky to be stood just several feet in front of the boys as I heard the material for the first time. Either way, now as the proud owner of 'Picture' I couldn't be happier, I'm SO into this band and it's just really cool that I got into even more amazing music as a result of this band.
Cheers!
pick up Neon and Glitter by The Urbane for more John Mitchell goodness!
:mrgreen:
My next stop is Glitter for sure! Thanks mate!
Some silliness
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AkqN9uq0t8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AkqN9uq0t8)
Quote from: "Sarah"Some silliness
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AkqN9uq0t8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AkqN9uq0t8)
8-) 8-) 8-)
Tee-hee :)
thanks for sharing, Sarah!!
is there a video out there of June Jar anywhere? love that song.
There was one on the Tinyfish website...hold on...
...yes, look here (//http://www.tinyfish.org/videos/video_front.php)! :D
*waits for the "Walsh"? question....
I won't ask the question, because I likely wouldn't understand the answer!! but I love that song, and Simon (whatever his name is) is just too damn funny.
thanks, Pedro!