SquirrelMeat said:

GrahamS said:

SquirrelMeat said: I certainly wouldn't set any store by it, he was just trying to get us outta there.

Its a good point. The curfew will make people think about their options. I think the London early curfews might be playing a few problems with Prince's plans. He's used to the States where he could always do a second show at 11pm.

Does he try and charge £70 and short change some people with 1 hours shows? just so he can fit two in?

My guess (and I could be completely wrong, so don't plan!) is that Koko will have to be one show, unless he goes on earlier than 8pm.

Its aready been a problem getting all the people in before he comes on stage, I certainly hope he doesnt start before 8:30, unless pre sales of course. I think just one show on a Sunday night as well.

So, more knobheads queue jumping in last night?

strawberrybubblegum said:

Stupid question but who is Hannah who confirmed these gigs and how? To the whole audience???

That's Hannah Ford....the 3rd Eye Girl drummer!

So glad to hear everyone who got in had a great night would have loved to have been there but I had tickets for Dream Theatre last night front row (tickets bought like a year ago or something) so couldnt risk trying to get in if no guarantees where I already had tickets to another show which I have to say was an awesome 3 hour gig!

Still havent made any london shows yet - and of course the way my luck is going, prob wont make the next ones as I'm playing a gig tomorrow night so that just leaves RS Monday....wish me luck hahaha. Brixton would be good, hopefully we'll hear something about that soon

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jjam said:

So, more knobheads queue jumping in last night?

Heard there was fighting

pumbationz said:

So glad to hear everyone who got in had a great night would have loved to have been there but I had tickets for Dream Theatre last night front row (tickets bought like a year ago or something) so couldnt risk trying to get in if no guarantees where I already had tickets to another show which I have to say was an awesome 3 hour gig!

Still havent made any london shows yet - and of course the way my luck is going, prob wont make the next ones as I'm playing a gig tomorrow night so that just leaves RS Monday....wish me luck hahaha. Brixton would be good, hopefully we'll hear something about that soon

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I guess Brixton will offer out of towners the best chance. I can't see how a near 5000 capacity venue could do anything less than pre sales.

fnksoul said:

jjam said:

So, more knobheads queue jumping in last night?

Heard there was fighting

Twats.

Think it's safe to say that Ronnie's will be £70 - wonder if Koko will be too...

jjam said:

So, more knobheads queue jumping in last night?

and most of them are lurking around here, or NOT?

Word 2 the wise: years ago when I lived in Austria, a friend of mine had a theory that people who were on the autobahn would ring into the local radio stations saying that there were all sorts of traffic jams & accidents on certain routes, to gain an advantage.

Now...why would anyone do that?

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SquirrelMeat said:

strawberrybubblegum said:

Hannah is the one hitting the pots n pans

pumbationz said:

Right.....im gonna be camping outside the Ronnies. That should guarentee me entry, no?

Also, it says theres already a sold out show for monday night at the Ronnies????

Dont thank me...thank TEFAL

I just tried calling Ronnies now, but it goes straight to a pre-recorded message - saying ROUGHLY 'if youre enquiring about prince....dont!' LOL

Well, I'm not going to Koko until we see something more solid. Also, I'm not going to sit outside for 12 hours or more.

I'm going to travel up mid PM Sunday. If don't get in, I'll enjoy the market. but based on SBE, if its £70, getting there by late PM looks more than achievable to get in.

james said:

GrahamS said:

SquirrelMeat said:

Well, I'm not going to Koko until we see something more solid. Also, I'm not going to sit outside for 12 hours or more.

I'm going to travel up mid PM Sunday. If don't get in, I'll enjoy the market. but based on SBE, if its £70, getting there by late PM looks more than achievable to get in.

I arrived at SBE at 20:00ish, was #1364, although I ended up in top tear which sugested nearer #1700 going by their website capacity. Weather is also forcast to be decent for tommorow, I thinking of arriving 3-4, if Q decent will go for late lunch/beers, if getting long will join it.

Oh and for those who dont make it in or to KOKOs come to my gig! lol O'Neils Muswell Hill

GUARENTEED ENTRY and free - bargain bucket lol

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RobLondon said:

SquirrelMeat said:

Well, I'm not going to Koko until we see something more solid. Also, I'm not going to sit outside for 12 hours or more.

I'm going to travel up mid PM Sunday. If don't get in, I'll enjoy the market. but based on SBE, if its £70, getting there by late PM looks more than achievable to get in.

I arrived at SBE at 20:00ish, was #1364, although I ended up in top tear which sugested nearer #1700 going by their website capacity. Weather is also forcast to be decent for tommorow, I thinking of arriving 3-4, if Q decent will go for late lunch/beers, if getting long will join it.

Sounds like a good plan. Koko rear floor is still a great view. I was at the very back for a Haim gig in May and it was sweet.

SquirrelMeat said:

RobLondon said:

I arrived at SBE at 20:00ish, was #1364, although I ended up in top tear which sugested nearer #1700 going by their website capacity. Weather is also forcast to be decent for tommorow, I thinking of arriving 3-4, if Q decent will go for late lunch/beers, if getting long will join it.

Sounds like a good plan. Koko rear floor is still a great view. I was at the very back for a Haim gig in May and it was sweet.

Good view from the back is good to know, never been to Koko's before, I presume the floors flat as opposed to Brixtons slope? Are there any stepped levels etc, wife not the tallest.

REALLY hoping the Manchester gigs for Fri & Sat next week turn out to be true.

Us Northern Lurkers have been following this last couple of weeks from afar, more than a little jealous!!

I couldnt justify leaving the kids with the grandparents and go four hours in the car (or £200 on the train) without a pre-booked ticket!

But to drive to Manchester is less than 90 mins for me so I'd defo take the chance on that one!!

Starting to feel those butterfiles.....

RobLondon said:

SquirrelMeat said:

Sounds like a good plan. Koko rear floor is still a great view. I was at the very back for a Haim gig in May and it was sweet.

Good view from the back is good to know, never been to Koko's before, I presume the floors flat as opposed to Brixtons slope? Are there any stepped levels etc, wife not the tallest.

I took my wife to Haim (shes 5'4) and she could see ok. We were right at the back of the floor, which is under the overhang of the circle. Can't remember if the floor is sloped, if it is, its only slight.

I also saw a Mika gig there a couple of years ago and stood at the very back against the wall and it was ok. For Prince in 07 I was nearer the front with a mate. For Prince in 88 I went to the balcony.

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RobLondon said:

SquirrelMeat said:

Sounds like a good plan. Koko rear floor is still a great view. I was at the very back for a Haim gig in May and it was sweet.

Good view from the back is good to know, never been to Koko's before, I presume the floors flat as opposed to Brixtons slope? Are there any stepped levels etc, wife not the tallest.

We were at the back of Koko under the cirlcle balcony for Prince in 07. My wife is only 5ft1" and it wasnt a problem.

Dont remember the floor being sloped but its such a small, intimate venue - anywhere would be great I think!

SquirrelMeat said:

UNIQUE.....Q and As Qs when is the album coming out? why is your manager such a grumble (and grunt. .cockney slang) Have you shagged the band yet? Tour, what tour?

SquirrelMeat & growbotham....thanks for the replys.....bring on tomorrow