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Share a taxi to the hotel bar once we're kicked out of the venue?

Last time I went there, I walked back (it's not that far) but be happy to share a Taxi  

I wonder if there's a chance of a curry after the gig this time  

Are we all heading to the same Travelodge?

I'm booked in at Kingston Upon Thames Central.

(Seems the Travelodge website is having some issues today, can't search for a hotel on the site)

That's the one I've booked in  

I rather liked The Ladder and saw them on that Tour. Some good points there David. The only track I didn't like on "Tales" is the 3rd one, all that crashing and banging, although Jon's "and I heard a million voices singing" part was the only section of the song I liked.

Straight? I've got a better word for it than that, but this is a family forum :shock:

Interestingly aggressive post, especially considering the fact that he's really only the about the fourth- or fifth-best keyboard player they've ever employed.

Seems he's on the defensive from the start. No doubt he's well aware of the "bring back Jon" campaigners (and yes I'm one of them). Seems like they've developed a Rorke's Drift attitude, pile up the sandbags and get on the defensive. Perhaps they think their in for a "Bumpy Ride"  :lol:

Some straight talking from Geoff Downes

http://yesworld.com/blog/

My digipak CD+DVD popped through the letterbox this morning apparently. (After I had left for work   :x )

Shall take a listen later.

Also got Neal's Testimony 2 and Black Country Communion 2

You won't be disappointed with Neal's Testmony 2, it's a superb album   The new Yes album is OK, parts sound like Asia, the last song (Into the Storm) sounds like it should have been on a Conspiracy album. Still makes me mad that Jon's not on it though  :cry:

In the middle of reading Neal's book. I had no idea he was such a rebel in his youth  :shock: Really enjoying the book but £15 is a bit expensive.

I think that's the average release price for a new book these days. Places like Waterstones/Tesco/WHSmiths etc slash prices as a loss leader scheme, hence why new books can be so cheap.

Much like Jem, the money from the book goes directly to the artist so it's all good really  

Fair point. I guess I'm too used to paying less when I'm downloading Kindle ebooks from Amazon. I was hoping this was going to be available on Kindle, maybe it will but couldn't wait to read it, plus the fact that it was there at the gig so I thought, grab it while you can  

In the middle of reading Neal's book. I had no idea he was such a rebel in his youth  :shock: Really enjoying the book but £15 is a bit expensive.

DVD playing now, be interested to know what you all think about it.

What concerns me is that the low ticket sales & the cancelled gigs in the UK may result in no future gigs in the UK. I hope I'm wrong.

Excellent night had by all - although it was bloody hot in there and the gig ran for almost 3 hours from just past 8 through to 11:15

Set list (as far as I can remember):
Beware of Darkness
Leviathan
The Seperated Man
Seeds of Gold (one of the high points of the gig & I think Neal knew it too as he commented on how well they'd played it)
Testimony 1 stuff - not sure which bits - I can never remember any titles but it kicked butt!

10 minute break

Testimony 2 from start to finish including a mad dash out front through the audience (thanks for the slap on the back Neal - almost knocked me over!) and a stunningly good end from "Road Dog Blues", through "It's for you" and "Crossing Over".

Encore:
Bridge Across Forever
then two tracks I didn't know...but everyone else seemed to!

Saw a Keep Calm and Mellotron T-shirt in the queue and I was wearing my Black Live Machine but other than that I didn't spot any other Frosties.

Yes, great gig it was. Neal was overcome when telling the tale of the song Jayda about his daughter. Afraid i wasn't wearing a Frost* Tshirt but had my Yes Tshirt on. Anyway, here's a few photos https://picasaweb.google.com/keith.davi ... ykopyaqQE#

I'll be there, I'll be there, I will be there.  

Looks like we'll be the only Frosties then  

The Cardiff venue will be changing from the one originally listed. No news yet on where, but according to IB Forum, there will be a gig in Wales  

So who's going to the London gig on Thursday ? I'll be there  

'We Can Fly,' the First Yes Single in 10 Years. I'll let you guys be the judge.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ ... s-20110613