I have queued for over 15 hours for 2 concerts now: 1st show at Electric ballroom and 2nd show at Koko. My heart is willing to queue again and again because seeing Prince live is my drug, my buzz and for me the ultimate experience.

Both experiences have been amazing but both have left me exhausted.

I'm sorry to say I just don't think I can do it anymore

tiadalma said:

I have queued for over 15 hours for 2 concerts now: 1st show at Electric ballroom and 2nd show at Koko. My heart is willing to queue again and again because seeing Prince live is my drug, my buzz and for me the ultimate experience.

Both experiences have been amazing but both have left me exhausted.

I'm sorry to say I just don't think I can do it anymore

And this amazing piece of information deserved it's own thread?

dayzofwyld said:

tiadalma said:

I have queued for over 15 hours for 2 concerts now: 1st show at Electric ballroom and 2nd show at Koko. My heart is willing to queue again and again because seeing Prince live is my drug, my buzz and for me the ultimate experience.

Both experiences have been amazing but both have left me exhausted.

I'm sorry to say I just don't think I can do it anymore

And this amazing piece of information deserved it's own thread?

This sort of comment really pisses me off and is the reason I don't comment much on this site.

I never said it was an amazing piece of information, just voicing my opinion.

tiadalma said:

dayzofwyld said:

And this amazing piece of information deserved it's own thread?

This sort of comment really pisses me off and is the reason I don't comment much on this site.

I never said it was an amazing piece of information, just voicing my opinion.

So use one of the existing threads, it's bad enough having to trawl through the rubbish on here without more of it.

Tiadalma - sound like you're not the only who's tired!

unique said:

I think I'm about to die in this line for Ronnie's.

I'm sure it will be worth it! If you're there already you're pretty sure to get into what will surely be something very special.

ETA: I don't mean that actually dying would be worth it - that would be bad. Just the line thing.

[Edited 2/17/14 3:52am]

unique said:

15 hours. U casual fans couldn't handle the truth. I think I'm about to die in this line for Ronnie's.

I must admit, I am a bit of a light weight compared to some of you

'Unique' I'm sure it will be an amazing experience and I admire your endurance

tiadalma said:

I have queued for over 15 hours for 2 concerts now: 1st show at Electric ballroom and 2nd show at Koko. My heart is willing to queue again and again because seeing Prince live is my drug, my buzz and for me the ultimate experience.

Both experiences have been amazing but both have left me exhausted.

I'm sorry to say I just don't think I can do it anymore

I'm knackered too - my god - koko was the last straw (after seeing all gigs exc. press + 1st kings place)...oh and I validate your thread as being meaningful to me and my fatigue. thank you. (not sure i want to trawl through 90+ 90+ pages of shite on the main 'one' thread..

You gotta love you moaning Londoners !

Imagine if you lived 150 miles away and couldnt make any of the gigs !!!!

400,000 people seen Prince in 2007, on this tour 4,000

Hit & Run concerts poor for most fans

egansmind said:

tiadalma said:

I have queued for over 15 hours for 2 concerts now: 1st show at Electric ballroom and 2nd show at Koko. My heart is willing to queue again and again because seeing Prince live is my drug, my buzz and for me the ultimate experience.

Both experiences have been amazing but both have left me exhausted.

I'm sorry to say I just don't think I can do it anymore

I too am pooped

Both EB shows and last nights second, plus the 100mile + trip home. Put a fork in me.

I'd love to see some more shows, but will wait for bigger ticketed stuff if it materialises. I actually think I knackered my left ear drum last night. The middle section was NUTS loud and distorted..

Feeling strangely wired today though!

I could keep going, but the hit and run shows may have had an influence on my 8 year old son.

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Do you think he could be after my attention?

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Instead of being in the queue for Prince and 3rd Eye Girl at Ronnie Scott's tonight, I'm in the queue for my own spare room where Carter & The Furettes (his all girl backing band - Aka Teddies) are warming up, ready to do a hit and run exclusive gig.
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Apparently, its first come first served, and he won't reveal the gig cost or show time.

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I have a number in the queue. I'm number 2 (of 2). His twin brother is in the queue in front of me. He has warned me not to push in.

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All too familiar.
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Prince has a lot to answer for.

SquirrelMeat said:

I could keep going, but the hit and run shows may have had an influence on my 8 year old son.

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Do you think he could be after my attention?

.

Instead of being in the queue for Prince and 3rd Eye Girl at Ronnie Scott's tonight, I'm in the queue for my own spare room where Carter & The Furettes (his all girl backing band - Aka Teddies) are warming up, ready to do a hit and run exclusive gig.
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Apparently, its first come first served, and he won't reveal the gig cost or show time.

.

I have a number in the queue. I'm number 2 (of 2). His twin brother is in the queue in front of me. He has warned me not to push in.

.

All too familiar.
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Prince has a lot to answer for.

Mate, that's awesome! Hope the security is up to scratch!!

jasontate said:

DaveT said:

SquirrelMeat said:

I could keep going, but the hit and run shows may have had an influence on my 8 year old son.

.

Do you think he could be after my attention?

.

Instead of being in the queue for Prince and 3rd Eye Girl at Ronnie Scott's tonight, I'm in the queue for my own spare room where Carter & The Furettes (his all girl backing band - Aka Teddies) are warming up, ready to do a hit and run exclusive gig.
.
Apparently, its first come first served, and he won't reveal the gig cost or show time.

.

I have a number in the queue. I'm number 2 (of 2). His twin brother is in the queue in front of me. He has warned me not to push in.

.

All too familiar.
.
Prince has a lot to answer for.

Mate, that's awesome! Hope the security is up to scratch!!

Security is no where to be seen and Max, my boy at the front of the queue, has dispatched me to get refreshments. We can hear Carter and the Furettes doing a sound check behind the spare room door. We are still not allowed in.

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I shouted through the door to ask how many shows there will be and he said. One...no two....no one.

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This is far too realistic.

SquirrelMeat said:

DaveT said:

Mate, that's awesome! Hope the security is up to scratch!!

Security is no where to be seen and Max, my boy at the front of the queue, has dispatched me to get refreshments. We can hear Carter and the Furettes doing a sound check behind the spare room door. We are still not allowed in.

.

I shouted through the door to ask how many shows there will be and he said. One...no two....no one.

.

This is far too realistic.

The big question is..can I book tickets online or is it cash at the door..how much £10 or £70?

dayzofwyld said:

SquirrelMeat said:

Security is no where to be seen and Max, my boy at the front of the queue, has dispatched me to get refreshments. We can hear Carter and the Furettes doing a sound check behind the spare room door. We are still not allowed in.

.

I shouted through the door to ask how many shows there will be and he said. One...no two....no one.

.

This is far too realistic.

The big question is..can I book tickets online or is it cash at the door..how much £10 or £70?

Its over! £1 on the door. Two songs. "Everything is Awesome" from the Lego Movie and "When Doves Poo".

.

I thought it was great, his brother thought it was a rip off.

SquirrelMeat said:

KeithyT said:

SquirrelMeat said:

I could keep going, but the hit and run shows may have had an influence on my 8 year old son.

.

Do you think he could be after my attention?

.

Instead of being in the queue for Prince and 3rd Eye Girl at Ronnie Scott's tonight, I'm in the queue for my own spare room where Carter & The Furettes (his all girl backing band - Aka Teddies) are warming up, ready to do a hit and run exclusive gig.
.
Apparently, its first come first served, and he won't reveal the gig cost or show time.

.

I have a number in the queue. I'm number 2 (of 2). His twin brother is in the queue in front of me. He has warned me not to push in.

.

All too familiar.
.
Prince has a lot to answer for.

I can't find anything about this on Twitter and I am desperate after missing the downstairs loo soundcheck...

He came back for a late encore. With his piano, we got a bit of Axel F (the only "modern" thing he knows) followed by "My Name is Carter".

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He finished with guitar in one hand, arm raised shouting "I love U Cambridge, good night!"

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Its scary that he has picked this stuff up!!!!!!

Ive done it on both Sundays now (1pm to 7pm and 9am to 6pm) and I must admit, I'm done, and will be rather pleased when all this has ended and the temptation of a 3rd fix is no longer a possibility. I wont be giving up a day out of my holiday allowance to hear pretty much the same setlists time and again, just trying out different sized venues.

unique said:

15 hours. U casual fans couldn't handle the truth. I think I'm about to die in this line for Ronnie's.

Hey, what number are you?

tiadalma said:

dayzofwyld said:

And this amazing piece of information deserved it's own thread?

This sort of comment really pisses me off and is the reason I don't comment much on this site.

I never said it was an amazing piece of information, just voicing my opinion.

don't let the trolls bother you (some people live here)

powersoul99 said:

You're not alone! My brother did the first two EB gigs and queued from 12.30 in the afternoon on that day. Yesterday, he joined the Koko queue at 9.30 a.m. and did both gigs last night. Here's what he posted on Facebook today when I asked him if he was going to try for Ronnie Scott's tonight: "No, that's me done for now. My body hurts to the point I feel I have done a marathon aerobics session, the balls of my feet hurt like I have marched/stomped up to Manchester on foot, and my stomach muscles are soooo sore from when I was thrusting against the handrail of the balcony last night with such enthusiasm I feel like I've been used as a boxing bag." LOL!

unique said:

powersoul99 said:

Hey, what number are you?

94

My boy is 23, good luck.

Ppenguin said:

unique said:

I feel you. I threw in the towel for these types of shows about 5 years ago. I only go to the seated shows now for any artist. When I was younger I loved these but definately too old now. I graciously pass these shows to others now.