His voice in that Cordon Karaoke thing was pretty shot. Christ knows how he’ll sustain 2+ hours of live singing. Must have extra strong ̶b̶a̶c̶k̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶t̶a̶p̶e̶s̶ throat lozenges.
Last time I saw him (2010), they were in rows 25-374 and only unfolded their arms and had a crack at standing up and singing along to songs he’d recorded pre-1965.
FWIW I saw him in Sydney last year – I went along with combination of fandom and doubt that lots of people here will have. It was brilliant and I’m so pleased I went.
Ideally timed as an Xmas Present gig for UK Fabs/Macca fans.
On his current enthusiastic form, he’ll be wanting to put on a good show.
I expect it will be a hugely enjoyable experience for those who go.
I don’t do these big gigs any more.
Registered. Living on the Wirral it seems wrong not to, especially as I’ve never seen him live and who knows which tour might be the last chance. Probably more chance of me croaking than him, mind you.
Has anyone been lucky enough to be notified that they’ll receive a Pre–Sale code? My email (received this evening) says that I’m ‘on the waiting list’, which means I won’t get the chance of a code unless ‘more tickets become available’. I’m not optimistic…although as they say, there’s always the general sale on Monday.
I eventually got a pre-sale code, after being on the waiting list. By that point the options at the Glasgow Hydro were pretty limited. There’s really not going to be much, if anything, left when tickets go “on sale” on Monday.
I got a pre-sale code for Montreal with a time slot and secured 3 tickets eventually for half decent seats at pretty high prices ($150 each). The astronomical prices for good floor seats will probably mean that they will not immediately sell out in the public sale today. As usual, don’t panic and pay more than you want to, things normally open up if you play the waiting game.
Update: I received an unexpected notification from AXS for an O2 Arena Pre-Sale at 10am today. Was put in the ‘waiting room’ queue at the back, but it was surprisingly quick in progressing me into the system. I was looking to buy floor or Level 1 tickets, but was repeatedly getting the message that there were none available; then for some reason I was transferred/redirected to another page and invited to go in again; this time I managed Row Z on one of the Level 1 blocks. I did waver a little, and winced as I clicked the payment button; these tickets are not cheap! But my beloved and I had previously agreed that we would do whatever to see Macca for probably the first and last time, so I’m pretty chuffed.
Congrats. I wasn’t going to see him again (last time in 2011), but couldn’t resist the chance to see him one time with my daughter who will be 12. She loves The Beatles.
I vowed a few years ago to not go through any stress to see anyone or anything. To be happy to watch a group at the local pub/festival or, at the higher end of the scale, Wizz Jones or Michael Chapman for £12 on the door.
Came unstuck last year. I simply didn’t factor in how difficult it was to get … are you ready for this? … a ticket for Brentford-Blackburn Rovers.
Circa 1990, tickets and demand for the Stones, Paul and the sainted Bowie was at an all-time low. I guess I got it out of my system by seeing them all then. As for the Kinks, they couldn’t give them away.
Lando Cakes says
Pre-sale duly registered for!
Tiggerlion says
I’ve vowed never to go to the Echo Arena again. The sound is awful, unless you are sat at the sound desk.
Moose the Mooche says
Named after (the other) Mac, one assumes?
Bartleby says
His voice in that Cordon Karaoke thing was pretty shot. Christ knows how he’ll sustain 2+ hours of live singing. Must have extra strong ̶b̶a̶c̶k̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶t̶a̶p̶e̶s̶ throat lozenges.
Moose the Mooche says
Where are all the people from the sixties who used to scream now that he needs them?
Bartleby says
Last time I saw him (2010), they were in rows 25-374 and only unfolded their arms and had a crack at standing up and singing along to songs he’d recorded pre-1965.
Moose the Mooche says
Don’t you mean cracked while standing up?
Bartleby says
Twist (knee) and Shout!
Rigid Digit says
Sanatogen Pills Forever
Moose the Mooche says
(Cod Liver) Oil Follow the Sun
Bartleby says
(Care) Home of Deliverance
Moose the Mooche says
I Saw Her Stannah There
Gatz says
When I Was 64
chiz says
oh bloody old bladder
Bartleby says
My Zimmer Frame is True. Oh hang on…
Sewer Robot says
“A packet of Quarryman’s Friends please, shopkeep!”
Moose the Mooche says
StrepSilly Love Songs?
I’ll get me coat, grab me hat, make the bus in seconds flat…
Black Celebration says
She loves you yes…ye-ess…ooh yes…
Mousey says
FWIW I saw him in Sydney last year – I went along with combination of fandom and doubt that lots of people here will have. It was brilliant and I’m so pleased I went.
Mike_H says
Ideally timed as an Xmas Present gig for UK Fabs/Macca fans.
On his current enthusiastic form, he’ll be wanting to put on a good show.
I expect it will be a hugely enjoyable experience for those who go.
I don’t do these big gigs any more.
Ainsley says
Registered. Living on the Wirral it seems wrong not to, especially as I’ve never seen him live and who knows which tour might be the last chance. Probably more chance of me croaking than him, mind you.
Moose the Mooche says
What’s an appropriate drink for the Liddypool gig I wonder? Scotch and rum and coke perhaps.
Bartleby says
Bacardi on the Run? Let it Beer? Er…
duco01 says
The Frog Chorus – Wirral Stand Together …
Moose the Mooche says
Speke-ing words of wisdom..
Black Type says
Has anyone been lucky enough to be notified that they’ll receive a Pre–Sale code? My email (received this evening) says that I’m ‘on the waiting list’, which means I won’t get the chance of a code unless ‘more tickets become available’. I’m not optimistic…although as they say, there’s always the general sale on Monday.
Mike_H says
It’d be nice if he did a Stones-style “lucky dip” offer.
Lando Cakes says
I eventually got a pre-sale code, after being on the waiting list. By that point the options at the Glasgow Hydro were pretty limited. There’s really not going to be much, if anything, left when tickets go “on sale” on Monday.
dai says
I got a pre-sale code for Montreal with a time slot and secured 3 tickets eventually for half decent seats at pretty high prices ($150 each). The astronomical prices for good floor seats will probably mean that they will not immediately sell out in the public sale today. As usual, don’t panic and pay more than you want to, things normally open up if you play the waiting game.
Black Type says
Update: I received an unexpected notification from AXS for an O2 Arena Pre-Sale at 10am today. Was put in the ‘waiting room’ queue at the back, but it was surprisingly quick in progressing me into the system. I was looking to buy floor or Level 1 tickets, but was repeatedly getting the message that there were none available; then for some reason I was transferred/redirected to another page and invited to go in again; this time I managed Row Z on one of the Level 1 blocks. I did waver a little, and winced as I clicked the payment button; these tickets are not cheap! But my beloved and I had previously agreed that we would do whatever to see Macca for probably the first and last time, so I’m pretty chuffed.
dai says
Congrats. I wasn’t going to see him again (last time in 2011), but couldn’t resist the chance to see him one time with my daughter who will be 12. She loves The Beatles.
deramdaze says
I vowed a few years ago to not go through any stress to see anyone or anything. To be happy to watch a group at the local pub/festival or, at the higher end of the scale, Wizz Jones or Michael Chapman for £12 on the door.
Came unstuck last year. I simply didn’t factor in how difficult it was to get … are you ready for this? … a ticket for Brentford-Blackburn Rovers.
Circa 1990, tickets and demand for the Stones, Paul and the sainted Bowie was at an all-time low. I guess I got it out of my system by seeing them all then. As for the Kinks, they couldn’t give them away.