The Boomtown Rats

Noel · Noel

I see that a new movie basic on the Rats top hit is due in production this year. More info below: Madeleine Arthur has been cast to play the lead in the upcoming indie drama Tell Me Why I Dont Like Mondays, Variety has learned exclusively. The project is based on Boomtown Rats 1979 hit song I Dont Like Monda...

Derek The Dane · Derek The Dane

Just got of the homepage that was selling tickets for the Hamburg concert and it now states that the concert is cancelled.I am not sure about the other 2 dates as I did not look.Gutted is all I can say.

JoanOfArc · JoanOfArc

What wet re you doing? How old were you? What life stage were you at? had you grown pubic hair by then? were you still a virgin? how was your love life? did you drink? smoke? can you remember even? well, the most i can remember without actually researching the exact year it was no.1, was that, i was a...

Mark L · Mark L

4 Boomtown Rats spotted on this show. Couldn't see Garry. It was the end performance, Band Aid, with some poor miming and Paul Weller filling in for Bono's legendary line. The Rats would not appear on Top of the Pops for another 10 years when Mondays reached 38 on it's second outing to support the re...

manatthetop · manatthetop

Which do you think is the best song? In my opinion has to be house on fire I just don't get why this song is always looked over on the best of

ArrGee · ArrGee

After Rebel Rebel, now it's School's Out - Geldof has gone glam! He will have stars on his funky little boat race next time he plays..

ArrGee · ArrGee

https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:M-x_9g-406gJ:https://www.hotpress.com/music/interviews/The-First-Hot-Press-Interview-with-Tom-Petty/20887838.html+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk

manatthetop · manatthetop

Anyone been watching this Fcuking Great Geldof just sang Rebel,rebel

Beistovin · Beistovin

I am a huge Rats fan but I have lots of artists that I like . The Kinks,Queen,XTC,Squeeze,Howard Jones,Midnight Oil, just to name a handful .

Mark L · Mark L

courtesy of YouTube https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oK6b2xM2sGA

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

on the rats site the list of gigs is this accurate I knowi have a 1985 concert not listed on the list has anyone else done a more accurate list just wondered ,!

Mark L · Mark L

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=II54OfOStOk Most will have seen this, but for those that haven't - here are the Rats on Kenny Everett with SLAY from 1980. Seems budget was no concern either for this TV production or the TOTP one, where Geldof rotated nervously in an office chair cutting himself fr...

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

did they do any others other than Chippenham goidiggers &are there any recordings of these?

Rats Fan · Rats Fan

Hello, Just out of curiosity, I wondered what is the Rats' biggest ever UK show. I'm not including festivals or support slots they may have done. I'm talking a concert where they put tickets on sale in a venue. What is the biggest venue they've ever played in England? I'm just curious. I wondered if any...

ArrGee · ArrGee

Sunday 5th March Sporthalle, Krochmannstraße 55, 22297 Hamburg, Germany. POSTPONED UNTIL SAT 20 JANUARY 2018Monday 6th March Pier 2, Gröpelinger Fährweg 6, 28237 Bremen, Germany POSTPONED UNTIL FRI 19 JANUARY 2018Friday 24th March The Mandela Hall, 79 University Rd, BelfastSaturday 2...

Mark L · Mark L

Anyone over the water catch this last night? I can't get it on the IPad due to location. Wondered if Bob gave any new album update?

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

just rec this concert on cd great performance from lads inc song stir it up ( never heard rats sing this before or after but fab rendition ) wonder what else is out there?

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://www.nlhnews.co.uk/article.cfm?id=119286&;headline=Death%20of%20Barnet%20music%20mogul%20who%20signed%20Boomtown%20Rats%20and%20Thin%20Lizzy&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2017

Noel · Noel

Just spotted this, nearly hour long interview with Geldof and Fingers from back in 79. Have just downloaded it onto another device so will report back with any interesting observations. Not sure if any regulars have heard this, I don't believe it was ever on YouTube until now so I presume it's pretty r...

ArrGee · ArrGee

Another gig bites the dust. Getting hard to see The Rats these days. http://www.onelivefestival.co.uk/ IMPORTANT ANNOUCEMENTTHE ORGANISERS OF ONE LIVE HAVE HAD TO MAKE THE VERY DIFFICULT DECISION TO CANCEL THE 8TH JULY 2017 EVENT.WE REGRET ANY DISAPPOINTMENT THIS MAY CAUSE AND ASSURE FULL...

ArrGee · ArrGee

not much notice, but some early Rats from 1977 + others. Rude Boy follows at 10pm (and that will be on again on 26th June) -- Edited by ArrGee on Monday 12th of June 2017 06:19:21 PM

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/15322647.Preckyfest_music_festival_postponed__organisers_announce/THE Preckyfest music concert has been postponed, organisers have announced. The event was due to take pla...

ArrGee · ArrGee

suss wrote:The band are due in studio later this month, cutting a number of tracks I believe. Whether there are sufficient to warrant an album release in any format I don't know, or whether they will limit to adding to live set or just decide nothing is right for promotion/release I also wouldn't know...

daggerrat · daggerrat

Just flown back from Sudan via Dubai on Emirates. Great choice of music though only Rat Trap from the boys, the likes of Blondie, U2 early stuff before they became a gospel choir lol , strokes, clash etc . Think that they should look at adding a Rats album or 2 though , they have crap like Daft Punk in their...

colinegypt · colinegypt

Hello - I'm not sure if this is the correct place to ask this question but I've tried the obvious places (ebay, Musicstack, Discogs etc) and am struggling. For a couple of years I've been collecting the Rat's 7" vinyls..trying to build a global collection. I've been doing OK until recently but have hi...

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://www.channel4.com/listings/C4/index.jsp?offset=1&position=1

manatthetop · manatthetop

Look's like Finger's will never be part of the Rats again After this head line?

noelindublin · noelindublin

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4476758/Boomtown-Rats-pianist-suing-Geldof-put

Mark L · Mark L

http://bestclassicbands.com/boomtown-rats-dead-rats-5-8-15/

harryhooper2 · harryhooper2

https://www.todayfm.com/Music/LISTEN:-1977--The-year-Irish-music-was-reborn

Sam · Sam

The brilliant resource U2 & Dublin 76 to 80 recently published a photograph from the 1976 Falling Asunder music tour which had never been digitised before. This groundbreaking rock revue showcased The Boomtown Rats, Nightbus and Cheap Thrills and was the first nationwide tour of Irish ro...

manatthetop · manatthetop

What can I say. This band just gets better with every gig What a night. Was nice to see all u rat fans again. Enjoy Dublin Tonight

Rats Fan · Rats Fan

Hi, (for any guitarists out there)- both Garry and Darren had new guitars from the recent tours, Garry almost exclusively had been playing a black Gibson Les Paul and Darren a natural Les Paul Jr. On Nolan Live- Garry played a Blue Fender Stratocaster and Darren a Fender Telecaster Deluxe with humbu...

Scottie · Scottie

2 very good videos. I know Joey, but not the other one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiDWgbQxtTc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TkNqo1d5Ns

noelindublin · noelindublin

I think this is from 1985 though it might be 1982. They perform Joey and Charmed Lives, though whoever thought their best shot at American fame post Mondays was a live version of Charmed Lives remains unclear. Not sure if this was up on YouTube before. I don't remember seeing it so worth a look. https://...

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://www.irishrock.org/ipnw/bands/boomtownrats.html

Noel · Noel

Great night in Dublin. Full house.Geldof wearing new leopardskin suit. Big crowd at meet up,with many flying in and doing both gigs.Not too keen on Lizzy 'Boys' cover.Good to here Joey again though Eva Braun was left in the bunker so to speak. Bob joked that his old snakeskin so was so talented it could...

manatthetop · manatthetop

Jus to give all you Rat fans the head up here. RTE One Thursday 7pm. Looking back at the Rats home coming gig of 1980 at the reason's as to why this gig was cancelled. It's called Caught in a rat trat. On for 30 mins Should be good So all set your recording button's

jamieuka · jamieuka

Currently available on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toGX_MmVn6s The blurb says it is taken from their Demo 8 track. Never heard (of) this before and as ever I would be interested in hearing anything similar :) -- Edited by jamieuka on Thursday 17th of May 2012 10:09:55 PM

manatthetop · manatthetop

Just to let all u wee rat fan's Know. The Boomtown Rats are playing Live on this show tonight 10 40 pm On BBC1 N.I

ArrGee · ArrGee

https://www.hotpress.com/The-Boomtown-Rats/news/The-Boomtown-Rats-confirm-Rock-Against-Homelessness-appearance/19935322.htmlThe Boomtown Rats have joined April 7's Rock Against Homelessn...

Rats Fan · Rats Fan

Hello, I realise this was talked about in another thread- but things seemed to divert off the subject a little :) 2017 really does need a new The Boomtown Rats record- I'm in my 20s. I never got to see them in their early years. But I've seen them 11 times since they've reformed at their own concerts and...

noelindublin · noelindublin

Just got my ticket today for the Dublin gig.Girl at Ticketmaster kiosk said there were still 'loads of tickets left' for Olympia gig. Unlikely to be going to Belfast at this stage. Hopefully Geldof might ditch the snakeskin suit and the predictable banter and move things on a bit with a few new songs.O...

manatthetop · manatthetop

I have a recording of Geldof singing this live. Does a really good job on it Think it was way back in June of 98 Belfast He sang with the Thin Lizzy groug

Ian D · Ian D

http://www.chrissym.co.uk/2014/05/17/getting-ratted-in-studio-b-with-boomtown-rat-simon-crowe/

Mark L · Mark L

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=90m7IHg7DAU Quite hard to find and then play this on You Tube, but here's an example of it that VEVO filed under Rat Trap. Classic performance, great crowd response to a top 50 (!) hit only and hard to think nearly 32 years has passed since that beautiful July day.

Derek The Dane · Derek The Dane

According to some people close to the band the 2 concerts in Hamburg and Bremen are off/being moved to a later date.Nothing on the German page(yet), but I am gutted with just 10 days to go that this has happened.Can anyone confirm anything or why the cancelation?.Will lose loads of cash if Hamburg is ca...

Jules · Jules

Apparently the Queen of the South festival has been cancelled. Sorry folk.

Jules · Jules

Saturday 8th July, Croke Park, Guildford. Will search for a link for tickets in a bit. It's with Madness.

Mark L · Mark L

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=olI4uxh_qQk I know it's probably elsewhere on here, but worth reposting as now just a few months from the 40th anniversary of this recording and not at all bad.

noelindublin · noelindublin

Here's an interesting interview with Dave Maloney, of the Vipers. He was in the Rats before the became famous and successful. Says that Simon and his girlfriend (Simon's girlfriend) had doubts about the Rats ability to succeed and so thought of forming a cabaret act. Luckily Simon got back into the R...

Mark L · Mark L

http://irishecho.com/2017/01/vocation-with-no-retirement-plan/

suss · suss

Friday 07/12 12 at Whelans (on RAM). Early Christmas present for Noel

Mark L · Mark L

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZh-lLyANeA Seems recorded in the summer of 1979 on a railway track in the U.K. ('One day last week, it sold 150,000 records") Fastest selling single since the Beatles? Mmm Bob says it took him 20 minutes to write. Wonder if Fingers is still pursuing his 15 minutes?...

manatthetop · manatthetop

This great wee album turn's 40 this year. Any of you think that a Deluxe Edition will be on the cards?

BTR · BTR

See: http://www.boomtownrats.co.uk

Derek The Dane · Derek The Dane

According to songkick.com The Boomtown Rats are playing 2 new concerts in Germany.Thursday 3rd August,Wacken Open Air and Saturday 5th August at the Amphitheater in Hanau.Looks all real to me but nothing official yet. -- Edited by Derek The Dane on Thursday 22nd of December 2016 04:58:54 PM

Boomtown Bar · Boomtown Bar

Just thought Bob was strugging to write some new stuff. He wrote 'Love like a rocket' which was a follow up to the Kinks 'Waterloo sunset'. So I thought (just for fun, it is Xmas) I would have a go at writing a follow up to 'Joe's on the street again' as we do not know if he died! I have just changed some of the wo...

Jules · Jules

http://www.thesun.ie/irishsol/homepage/showbiz/6674859/The-Boomtown-Rats-are-recording-a-new-album.html?CMP=spklr-_-Editorial-_-TWITTER-_-IrishSunOnline-_-20151005-_-SunIEWorldNews-_-248928115-_-Imageandlink

dan leary · dan leary

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246779582090947/254623784639860/?notif_t=group_activity

Mark L · Mark L

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=W2fJ-d6Xm3M Fascinating - skip to around 60 minutes in of this 75 minute interview. Slight echo made all the difference.

Mark L · Mark L

http://malreding.com/wp-content/uploads/woocommerce_uploads/2016/04/Bob-Geldof-in-conversation.mp3

noelindublin · noelindublin

Tokyo 1980 concert now on YouTube.I've downloaded it from YouTube just in case it disappears. I knew it had to out there somewhere.Will watch tonight and report back later. Really chuffed about this. Pretty good picture and audio.This was really 'lost Rats' territory, so glad it's been 'found'. h...

ArrGee · ArrGee

For the night owls. Doubtless will be on iPlayer.

Mark L · Mark L

http://www.thejournal.ie/dublin-since-1922-3068469-Nov2016/

ArrGee · ArrGee

Friday 26th February 2016 Grosvenor House Hotel, London W1 Saturday 26th March 2016 San Sebastian, SPAIN Cancelled due to weather Friday 29th April 2016 The Stage, Basingstoke, Hampshire UK Saturday 4th June 2016 Queen of the South FC , Palmerston Park, UK Cancelled due to low ticket sales h...

JoanOfArc · JoanOfArc

Ok I know it's a few months late. but better late than never. I'm not long out the bath which is my favourite place to read books. in the bath. i put some bath salts in and some drops of clary sage oil. and i used my natural bath soap i buy from the Animal Aid website. so the book i started to read was Is That It by B...

Silverbantam · Silverbantam

Why was the lyric changed for the single version from "puss and grime ooze from scab crusted sores" ? its not like there's swearing in it

jamieuka · jamieuka

I recall once (and only once) hearing a version of Rat Trap on UK radio with an altered line. I think it is mentioned in "Is That It?" i.e. Mary Whitehouse complaining about pus-oozing sores being inappropriate or some such nonsense. It was the line immediately following the line: "...

manatthetop · manatthetop

This time two years ago I was in the wonderful town of Oxford. To see the beast band ever to come out of Ireland. What a great wee night that turned out to be. My 1st time seeing the Rats outside of Ireland and they did not disappoint

Rats Fan · Rats Fan

Hi all, It was a treat to see Geldof play 2 blues numbers. His harmonica playing sounded the best I'd ever heard it (something the Telegraph praised in their review). He played 'Little Red Rooster' and 'Route 66'. Steve Van Zandt from the E Street Band played electric guitar with him as did Bill Wyman on...

reevo · reevo

NOTHING HAPPENED TODAY LIVE IN CARDIFF ON THE SURFACING CD IS JUST THE BEST ITS HOW I REMEMBER THE THE RATS AT THE TOP AND THE WIFE SAID SHE WILL LEAVE ME IF I DONT STOP PLAYING IT! THE KIDS WILL MISS HER SHE IS A GOOD MUM -- Edited by Tina McBain at 16:35, 2005-10-04

noelindublin · noelindublin

From Dublin, England....er uh Dubin, Ireland ( American radio announcer at start..) Haven't heard this, so will download and report back next week. Some may have heard this already and others may not have so here goes..includes rare live versions of Keep It Up and Sleep. https://www.youtube.co...

noelindublin · noelindublin

Haven't seen this before. Bit of a dogeared old vhs recording from bitd. Pretty standard miming job, but nice to see it emerge after all this time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1syaoa5u4U

Scottie · Scottie

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7527502.stm

ArrGee · ArrGee

Four down, two to go. Wonder where they will be playing on 17th March? (Dubai, probably)Sunday 05 March 2017 Sporthalle Hamburg, Hamburg, GermanyMonday 06 March 2017 Pier 2, Bremen, GermanyFriday 24 March 2017 Mandela Hall, Belfast, UKSaturday 25 March 2017 Olympia Theatre, Dublin, Ireland h...

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

found a site called clear spot advertising livein Germany on lp anyone know anymore about this ( I know DVDs/cd package from this year from gonzo) but not seen this anywhere else any ideas?

Jules · Jules

I know no more than this: 11th November - Gdynia, Poland. It's on the BTR website.

noelindublin · noelindublin

Not sure if the full concert is available, but this is cool. Bob gets really stroppy with the audience.Classic Geldof banter from way back when. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsvY4RwgyuY

Mark L · Mark L

http://goireland.about.com/od/preparingyourtrip/qt/ireland_green.htm

Mark L · Mark L

Can live in hope there is a good clean copy of the entire show somewhere, judging by this still, which will surface on You Tube or somewhere similar in the years to come. Can't decide what year this would be from, 80 or 82 or 84? -- Edited by Mark L on Monday 26th of September 2016 09:25:12 AM

Jules · Jules

Bob and Pete were the first to view this new demo video: https://vimeo.com/132437247

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/johnpeel/artists/b/boomtownrats/ Recorded - 26th July 1977 Transmission - 3rd August 1977 Producer - Jeff Griffin Engineer - Mike Robinson Studio - Maida Vale 4 TRACKLIST Joey's on the Street Again Mary of the Fourth Form Looking After Number One Ne...

Mark L · Mark L

http://m.bristolpost.co.uk/sir-bob-geldof-and-boomtown-rats-could-be-heading-to-weston-super-mare-for-gig-at-town-s-tropicana/story-29426714-detail/story.html

Jules · Jules

Anyone going? Rats on at 1.45 pm.

manatthetop · manatthetop

Any one aware that one of the Rats has falling ill?

Mark L · Mark L

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/jul/29/music-history-quiz-top-of-the-pops-acdc

Mark L · Mark L

http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/the-top-10-politicians-in-songs-a7174576.html

robertchao · robertchao

Is this song just about how justice is like a circus? That's the most I can make of it. I still remember that video. Somebody was surfing in it!

Jules · Jules

Who's going to Weyfest? Thinking about meet up plans. The Rats are on at 9 pm. We are likely to get there around 3 pmish (will confirm nearer the time) and will head for a table around eating drinking area. Sound ok?

noelindublin · noelindublin

What a fanstastic night it was,easily one of the best I've ever seen.Bob and the boys had some 'unfinished business' with leopardstown, and the local south county was out in force to see them.Bob is in brilliant form, relishing the vindication. He says early in the gig that he can't believe that there...

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

I know this has been covered before but I can't find it on forum what difference were us lps to uk. I know itlg was different I have that & mondo but were the others different? Sos to be going over old ground again but got chance of us tonic

noelindublin · noelindublin

Anyone going to Leopardstown and want to meet up befor gig? I was thinking about a pub in Dun Laoghire maybe, which is about 20 mins from Leopardstown. Some good veggie pubs there. Any other suggestions welcome-whatever suits.

suss · suss

Rats mascot (a soft toy grey coloured Rat approx 8-10 inches - will try to load a picture later) sadly went missing from tour van parked backstage at Brentwood. In unlikely event anyone gets wind of whereabouts or sees anything for sale please report back. Crew would be delighted to have returned as it...

suss · suss

http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/siblings-1.1169725

Jules · Jules

https://www.facebook.com/thehippyangel/media_set?set=a.10154256171047349.1073741936.709427348&type=3

Jules · Jules

Who is going? I was thinking of doing a meet up at a bar within Silverstone, but need to know what time the music starts. Any ideas? Are people heading there after work?

Rats Fan · Rats Fan

Hi, I'm a big Rats fan- I've seen them 7 times in their reformed lineup. And think them to be the most special live band in the world. I understand that people have claimed 'Rat Trap' sounds like Springsteen- but really it sounds like something unique to me. I appreciate the Rats have to play all the hits...

Jules · Jules

Sunday, 21st August http://www.weyfest.co.uk/phone/index.html

daggerrat · daggerrat

Suss, Good to see you again last night ,i hope you got home safely after your round about journey also great to meet Wes and others, is it me or do they just get better every time i see them. So much energy , sounded great , brilliant night, looking forward to the next one

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	Tom Petty sets the record straight... (Preview) https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:M-x_9g-406gJ:https://www.hotpress.com/music/interviews/The-First-Hot-Press-Interview-with-Tom-Petty/20887838.html+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk	ArrGee	2	3188	Sun Oct 29 10:41 AM, 2017 by ArrGee
	Tony Visconti (Preview) Anyone been watching this Fcuking Great Geldof just sang Rebel,rebel	manatthetop	8	3823	Tue Oct 17 4:11 PM, 2017 by Mark L
	What are Rats fans Listening to . (Preview) I am a huge Rats fan but I have lots of artists that I like . The Kinks,Queen,XTC,Squeeze,Howard Jones,Midnight Oil, just to name a handful .	Beistovin	55	9818	Wed Oct 11 7:01 PM, 2017 by kla_ge
	1979 USA interview surfaces (Preview) courtesy of YouTube https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oK6b2xM2sGA	Mark L	5	4473	Tue Aug 22 12:12 PM, 2017 by Mike menzies
	Rats known tour dates (Preview) on the rats site the list of gigs is this accurate I knowi have a 1985 concert not listed on the list has anyone else done a more accurate list just wondered ,!	Mike menzies	6	3534	Mon Aug 21 5:25 PM, 2017 by do the rat
	Not quite what we had in mind, when we designed this planet (Preview) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=II54OfOStOk Most will have seen this, but for those that haven't - here are the Rats on Kenny Everett with SLAY from 1980. Seems budget was no concern either for this TV production or the TOTP one, where Geldof rotated nervously in an office chair cutting himself fr...	Mark L	1	4004	Fri Aug 18 9:00 PM, 2017 by manatthetop
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	Imelda May show RTE1 yesterday (Preview) Anyone over the water catch this last night? I can't get it on the IPad due to location. Wondered if Bob gave any new album update?	Mark L	2	2840	Sun Aug 6 12:53 AM, 2017 by Mark L
	Milan 1982 concert (Preview) just rec this concert on cd great performance from lads inc song stir it up ( never heard rats sing this before or after but fab rendition ) wonder what else is out there?	Mike menzies	0	3455	Fri Jul 28 2:45 PM, 2017 by Mike menzies
	Nigel Grainge RIP (Preview) http://www.nlhnews.co.uk/article.cfm?id=119286&;headline=Death%20of%20Barnet%20music%20mogul%20who%20signed%20Boomtown%20Rats%20and%20Thin%20Lizzy&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2017	ArrGee	12	4688	Sun Jun 25 2:43 PM, 2017 by Mark L
	Geldof and Fingers 52 minute radio interview- WNEW FM New York 1979 (Preview) Just spotted this, nearly hour long interview with Geldof and Fingers from back in 79. Have just downloaded it onto another device so will report back with any interesting observations. Not sure if any regulars have heard this, I don't believe it was ever on YouTube until now so I presume it's pretty r...	Noel	6	4233	Thu Jun 22 2:21 PM, 2017 by Noel
	One Live @ Guildford Cancelled (Preview) Another gig bites the dust. Getting hard to see The Rats these days. http://www.onelivefestival.co.uk/ IMPORTANT ANNOUCEMENTTHE ORGANISERS OF ONE LIVE HAVE HAD TO MAKE THE VERY DIFFICULT DECISION TO CANCEL THE 8TH JULY 2017 EVENT.WE REGRET ANY DISAPPOINTMENT THIS MAY CAUSE AND ASSURE FULL...	ArrGee	10	4949	Wed Jun 21 9:27 PM, 2017 by ArrGee
	Punk In London movie on London Live (virgin 159) at 12th June 8pm tonight (and tomorrow 13th June @ 11 pm) (Preview) not much notice, but some early Rats from 1977 + others. Rude Boy follows at 10pm (and that will be on again on 26th June) -- Edited by ArrGee on Monday 12th of June 2017 06:19:21 PM	ArrGee	0	2854	Mon Jun 12 6:08 PM, 2017 by ArrGee
	Preckyfest postponed (well cancelled in truth) (Preview) http://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/15322647.Preckyfest_music_festival_postponed__organisers_announce/THE Preckyfest music concert has been postponed, organisers have announced. The event was due to take pla...	ArrGee	0	3207	Tue Jun 6 8:51 AM, 2017 by ArrGee
	Rats return to studio in late March 2017 (Preview) suss wrote:The band are due in studio later this month, cutting a number of tracks I believe. Whether there are sufficient to warrant an album release in any format I don't know, or whether they will limit to adding to live set or just decide nothing is right for promotion/release I also wouldn't know...	ArrGee	55	6324	Tue Jun 6 7:02 AM, 2017 by manatthetop
	Emirates Play List (Preview) Just flown back from Sudan via Dubai on Emirates. Great choice of music though only Rat Trap from the boys, the likes of Blondie, U2 early stuff before they became a gospel choir lol , strokes, clash etc . Think that they should look at adding a Rats album or 2 though , they have crap like Daft Punk in their...	daggerrat	0	3136	Sat Jun 3 7:41 AM, 2017 by daggerrat
	Help filling some gaps in my collection (Preview) Hello - I'm not sure if this is the correct place to ask this question but I've tried the obvious places (ebay, Musicstack, Discogs etc) and am struggling. For a couple of years I've been collecting the Rat's 7" vinyls..trying to build a global collection. I've been doing OK until recently but have hi...	colinegypt	15	5416	Wed May 31 8:05 AM, 2017 by colinegypt
	I Don't Like Mondays - The story behind the song..... Songs (Preview) http://www.channel4.com/listings/C4/index.jsp?offset=1&position=1	ArrGee	28	54791	Sun May 21 8:53 PM, 2017 by manatthetop
	Johnny's got the hump? (Preview) Look's like Finger's will never be part of the Rats again After this head line?	manatthetop	49	7583	Sun May 21 8:50 PM, 2017 by manatthetop
	Fingers/Geldof case back in news (Preview) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4476758/Boomtown-Rats-pianist-suing-Geldof-put	noelindublin	12	5008	Wed May 10 7:22 PM, 2017 by ArrGee
	The US dead rats stunt (Preview) http://bestclassicbands.com/boomtown-rats-dead-rats-5-8-15/	Mark L	0	3688	Wed May 3 5:02 PM, 2017 by Mark L
	1977--The-year-Irish-music-was-reborn (Preview) https://www.todayfm.com/Music/LISTEN:-1977--The-year-Irish-music-was-reborn	harryhooper2	0	2821	Tue May 2 6:32 PM, 2017 by harryhooper2
	Boomtown Rats - Falling Asunder 1976 tour (photograph) (Preview) The brilliant resource U2 & Dublin 76 to 80 recently published a photograph from the 1976 Falling Asunder music tour which had never been digitised before. This groundbreaking rock revue showcased The Boomtown Rats, Nightbus and Cheap Thrills and was the first nationwide tour of Irish ro...	Sam	2	3067	Sun Apr 30 5:13 PM, 2017 by Mark L
	Great night in Belfast (Preview) What can I say. This band just gets better with every gig What a night. Was nice to see all u rat fans again. Enjoy Dublin Tonight	manatthetop	5	4058	Tue Apr 11 3:59 PM, 2017 by Mark L
	Change of Guitars: Nolan Show Live (Preview) Hi, (for any guitarists out there)- both Garry and Darren had new guitars from the recent tours, Garry almost exclusively had been playing a black Gibson Les Paul and Darren a natural Les Paul Jr. On Nolan Live- Garry played a Blue Fender Stratocaster and Darren a Fender Telecaster Deluxe with humbu...	Rats Fan	3	3243	Mon Apr 10 11:47 AM, 2017 by noelindublin
	Charmed Lives/Joey on US TV (Preview) 2 very good videos. I know Joey, but not the other one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiDWgbQxtTc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TkNqo1d5Ns	Scottie	4	3844	Wed Apr 5 4:32 PM, 2017 by Mark L
	Joey live US TV 1985 (Preview) I think this is from 1985 though it might be 1982. They perform Joey and Charmed Lives, though whoever thought their best shot at American fame post Mondays was a live version of Charmed Lives remains unclear. Not sure if this was up on YouTube before. I don't remember seeing it so worth a look. https://...	noelindublin	0	3425	Wed Apr 5 1:06 PM, 2017 by noelindublin
	Early Rats Tape (At Home and Away) ... (Preview) http://www.irishrock.org/ipnw/bands/boomtownrats.html	ArrGee	11	11975	Fri Mar 31 1:16 PM, 2017 by Derek The Dane
	Dublin gig 25 March '17 (Preview) Great night in Dublin. Full house.Geldof wearing new leopardskin suit. Big crowd at meet up,with many flying in and doing both gigs.Not too keen on Lizzy 'Boys' cover.Good to here Joey again though Eva Braun was left in the bunker so to speak. Bob joked that his old snakeskin so was so talented it could...	Noel	7	4150	Fri Mar 31 12:00 PM, 2017 by noelindublin
	Scannal (Preview) Jus to give all you Rat fans the head up here. RTE One Thursday 7pm. Looking back at the Rats home coming gig of 1980 at the reason's as to why this gig was cancelled. It's called Caught in a rat trat. On for 30 mins Should be good So all set your recording button's	manatthetop	4	3508	Thu Mar 30 8:52 PM, 2017 by Noel
	Like Clockwork Demo (Preview) Currently available on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toGX_MmVn6s The blurb says it is taken from their Demo 8 track. Never heard (of) this before and as ever I would be interested in hearing anything similar :) -- Edited by jamieuka on Thursday 17th of May 2012 10:09:55 PM	jamieuka	3	2870	Tue Mar 28 6:32 PM, 2017 by ArrGee
	Nolan show Live (Preview) Just to let all u wee rat fan's Know. The Boomtown Rats are playing Live on this show tonight 10 40 pm On BBC1 N.I	manatthetop	30	5520	Tue Mar 28 6:27 PM, 2017 by ArrGee
	Rock Against Homelessness - Dublin Olympia - 7th April (Preview) https://www.hotpress.com/The-Boomtown-Rats/news/The-Boomtown-Rats-confirm-Rock-Against-Homelessness-appearance/19935322.htmlThe Boomtown Rats have joined April 7's Rock Against Homelessn...	ArrGee	2	1845	Tue Mar 28 2:22 PM, 2017 by ArrGee
	I would love a new Boomtown Rats album (Preview) Hello, I realise this was talked about in another thread- but things seemed to divert off the subject a little :) 2017 really does need a new The Boomtown Rats record- I'm in my 20s. I never got to see them in their early years. But I've seen them 11 times since they've reformed at their own concerts and...	Rats Fan	19	4672	Fri Mar 24 7:51 PM, 2017 by Noel
	Belfast/Dublin March 2017 thread (Preview) Just got my ticket today for the Dublin gig.Girl at Ticketmaster kiosk said there were still 'loads of tickets left' for Olympia gig. Unlikely to be going to Belfast at this stage. Hopefully Geldof might ditch the snakeskin suit and the predictable banter and move things on a bit with a few new songs.O...	noelindublin	7	3189	Sat Mar 18 12:16 AM, 2017 by Mark L
	The boys are back (Preview) I have a recording of Geldof singing this live. Does a really good job on it Think it was way back in June of 98 Belfast He sang with the Thin Lizzy groug	manatthetop	0	2744	Mon Mar 13 6:24 PM, 2017 by manatthetop
	Interview with Simon, May 2014 (Preview) http://www.chrissym.co.uk/2014/05/17/getting-ratted-in-studio-b-with-boomtown-rat-simon-crowe/	Ian D	0	2896	Fri Mar 10 4:58 PM, 2017 by Ian D
	Drag Me Down. Live Aid (Preview) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=90m7IHg7DAU Quite hard to find and then play this on You Tube, but here's an example of it that VEVO filed under Rat Trap. Classic performance, great crowd response to a top 50 (!) hit only and hard to think nearly 32 years has passed since that beautiful July day.	Mark L	0	3502	Thu Mar 9 12:23 PM, 2017 by Mark L
	2 dates in Germany off (Preview) According to some people close to the band the 2 concerts in Hamburg and Bremen are off/being moved to a later date.Nothing on the German page(yet), but I am gutted with just 10 days to go that this has happened.Can anyone confirm anything or why the cancelation?.Will lose loads of cash if Hamburg is ca...	Derek The Dane	28	3483	Wed Mar 1 3:53 PM, 2017 by Derek The Dane
	Rats not going to Scotland now. (Preview) Apparently the Queen of the South festival has been cancelled. Sorry folk.	Jules	16	4924	Thu Feb 23 7:28 PM, 2017 by Jules
	July date (Preview) Saturday 8th July, Croke Park, Guildford. Will search for a link for tickets in a bit. It's with Madness.	Jules	5	3112	Wed Feb 22 4:59 PM, 2017 by ArrGee
	Peel session July 1977 (Preview) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=olI4uxh_qQk I know it's probably elsewhere on here, but worth reposting as now just a few months from the 40th anniversary of this recording and not at all bad.	Mark L	0	3312	Sat Feb 18 5:23 PM, 2017 by Mark L
	Dave Maloney (original drummer for a short time mid 70s before Simon ) (Preview) Here's an interesting interview with Dave Maloney, of the Vipers. He was in the Rats before the became famous and successful. Says that Simon and his girlfriend (Simon's girlfriend) had doubts about the Rats ability to succeed and so thought of forming a cabaret act. Luckily Simon got back into the R...	noelindublin	1	4046	Fri Feb 17 8:46 AM, 2017 by Wes[Wolverhampton]
	Vocation with no retirement sought (Preview) http://irishecho.com/2017/01/vocation-with-no-retirement-plan/	Mark L	0	2787	Wed Feb 8 11:29 AM, 2017 by Mark L
	Rats in Dublin (Preview) Friday 07/12 12 at Whelans (on RAM). Early Christmas present for Noel	suss	46	10697	Tue Jan 31 1:02 AM, 2017 by Mark L
	Countdown interview (Preview) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZh-lLyANeA Seems recorded in the summer of 1979 on a railway track in the U.K. ('One day last week, it sold 150,000 records") Fastest selling single since the Beatles? Mmm Bob says it took him 20 minutes to write. Wonder if Fingers is still pursuing his 15 minutes?...	Mark L	1	3433	Sat Jan 28 3:37 PM, 2017 by Mark L
	RE: The Boomtown Rats- Setlist Omissions. (Preview) This great wee album turn's 40 this year. Any of you think that a Deluxe Edition will be on the cards?	manatthetop	2	4660	Sat Jan 7 6:58 AM, 2017 by Derek The Dane
	Christmas Message (Preview) See: http://www.boomtownrats.co.uk	BTR	2	4511	Sat Dec 24 8:07 AM, 2016 by Mark L
	2 new dates 2017? (Preview) According to songkick.com The Boomtown Rats are playing 2 new concerts in Germany.Thursday 3rd August,Wacken Open Air and Saturday 5th August at the Amphitheater in Hanau.Looks all real to me but nothing official yet. -- Edited by Derek The Dane on Thursday 22nd of December 2016 04:58:54 PM	Derek The Dane	7	5980	Thu Dec 22 7:54 PM, 2016 by Jules
	Joe's back (Preview) Just thought Bob was strugging to write some new stuff. He wrote 'Love like a rocket' which was a follow up to the Kinks 'Waterloo sunset'. So I thought (just for fun, it is Xmas) I would have a go at writing a follow up to 'Joe's on the street again' as we do not know if he died! I have just changed some of the wo...	Boomtown Bar	4	2710	Thu Dec 22 2:45 PM, 2016 by ArrGee
	New album? (Preview) http://www.thesun.ie/irishsol/homepage/showbiz/6674859/The-Boomtown-Rats-are-recording-a-new-album.html?CMP=spklr-_-Editorial-_-TWITTER-_-IrishSunOnline-_-20151005-_-SunIEWorldNews-_-248928115-_-Imageandlink	Jules	88	10833	Tue Dec 20 2:58 PM, 2016 by Derek The Dane
	Interesting comment from Pete... (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/groups/246779582090947/254623784639860/?notif_t=group_activity	dan leary	72	10365	Wed Dec 14 1:56 PM, 2016 by Mark L
	Phil Wainman talks mixing Mondays (Preview) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=W2fJ-d6Xm3M Fascinating - skip to around 60 minutes in of this 75 minute interview. Slight echo made all the difference.	Mark L	5	2745	Sun Dec 11 2:04 PM, 2016 by ArrGee
	Mal Reding interview 1984 (Preview) http://malreding.com/wp-content/uploads/woocommerce_uploads/2016/04/Bob-Geldof-in-conversation.mp3	Mark L	1	2989	Fri Dec 9 6:24 PM, 2016 by manatthetop
	Tokyo Miracle! 1980 concert has been 'found'. (Preview) Tokyo 1980 concert now on YouTube.I've downloaded it from YouTube just in case it disappears. I knew it had to out there somewhere.Will watch tonight and report back later. Really chuffed about this. Pretty good picture and audio.This was really 'lost Rats' territory, so glad it's been 'found'. h...	noelindublin	22	4391	Wed Nov 23 9:31 PM, 2016 by suss
	6 Music Live Hour - 6th December 2016 - 2.30am - Hammersmith 1982 (Preview) For the night owls. Doubtless will be on iPlayer.	ArrGee	0	3587	Wed Nov 23 12:33 PM, 2016 by ArrGee
	The Journal (Preview) http://www.thejournal.ie/dublin-since-1922-3068469-Nov2016/	Mark L	1	2107	Tue Nov 15 8:47 PM, 2016 by ArrGee
	Rats 2016 Dates (Preview) Friday 26th February 2016 Grosvenor House Hotel, London W1 Saturday 26th March 2016 San Sebastian, SPAIN Cancelled due to weather Friday 29th April 2016 The Stage, Basingstoke, Hampshire UK Saturday 4th June 2016 Queen of the South FC , Palmerston Park, UK Cancelled due to low ticket sales h...	ArrGee	98	14219	Wed Nov 9 9:49 AM, 2016 by ArrGee
	My review of Rats at Weyfest...... (Preview) Ok I know it's a few months late. but better late than never. I'm not long out the bath which is my favourite place to read books. in the bath. i put some bath salts in and some drops of clary sage oil. and i used my natural bath soap i buy from the Animal Aid website. so the book i started to read was Is That It by B...	JoanOfArc	2	3486	Tue Nov 8 4:16 PM, 2016 by JoanOfArc
	Rat Trap Lyric Change (Preview) Why was the lyric changed for the single version from "puss and grime ooze from scab crusted sores" ? its not like there's swearing in it	Silverbantam	20	5928	Thu Nov 3 6:00 PM, 2016 by Mark L
	Rat Trap radio edit lyrics? (Preview) I recall once (and only once) hearing a version of Rat Trap on UK radio with an altered line. I think it is mentioned in "Is That It?" i.e. Mary Whitehouse complaining about pus-oozing sores being inappropriate or some such nonsense. It was the line immediately following the line: "...	jamieuka	6	5443	Wed Nov 2 3:37 PM, 2016 by col0362
	2 years today (Preview) This time two years ago I was in the wonderful town of Oxford. To see the beast band ever to come out of Ireland. What a great wee night that turned out to be. My 1st time seeing the Rats outside of Ireland and they did not disappoint	manatthetop	1	3113	Tue Nov 1 7:40 PM, 2016 by Jules
	Bob Geldof- steals the show at Bill Wyman's 80th at the Indigo2 (Preview) Hi all, It was a treat to see Geldof play 2 blues numbers. His harmonica playing sounded the best I'd ever heard it (something the Telegraph praised in their review). He played 'Little Red Rooster' and 'Route 66'. Steve Van Zandt from the E Street Band played electric guitar with him as did Bill Wyman on...	Rats Fan	1	1425	Mon Oct 31 1:05 PM, 2016 by noelindublin
	Fine Art of Surfacing -> IS IT JUST ME THEN! (Preview) NOTHING HAPPENED TODAY LIVE IN CARDIFF ON THE SURFACING CD IS JUST THE BEST ITS HOW I REMEMBER THE THE RATS AT THE TOP AND THE WIFE SAID SHE WILL LEAVE ME IF I DONT STOP PLAYING IT! THE KIDS WILL MISS HER SHE IS A GOOD MUM -- Edited by Tina McBain at 16:35, 2005-10-04	reevo	16	7046	Fri Oct 28 2:07 PM, 2016 by noelindublin
	Full live recording Boston March 1980 (Preview) From Dublin, England....er uh Dubin, Ireland ( American radio announcer at start..) Haven't heard this, so will download and report back next week. Some may have heard this already and others may not have so here goes..includes rare live versions of Keep It Up and Sleep. https://www.youtube.co...	noelindublin	7	3175	Wed Oct 26 2:23 PM, 2016 by noelindublin
	Like Clockwork/Rat Trap- Szene 'West German' tv show 1978 (Preview) Haven't seen this before. Bit of a dogeared old vhs recording from bitd. Pretty standard miming job, but nice to see it emerge after all this time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1syaoa5u4U	noelindublin	8	2213	Wed Oct 19 8:22 PM, 2016 by Mark L
	Johnny Fingers and Geldof meet in Japan (Preview) http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7527502.stm	Scottie	8	8202	Mon Oct 17 12:25 PM, 2016 by noelindublin
	Six date 2017 European tour (Preview) Four down, two to go. Wonder where they will be playing on 17th March? (Dubai, probably)Sunday 05 March 2017 Sporthalle Hamburg, Hamburg, GermanyMonday 06 March 2017 Pier 2, Bremen, GermanyFriday 24 March 2017 Mandela Hall, Belfast, UKSaturday 25 March 2017 Olympia Theatre, Dublin, Ireland h...	ArrGee	10	4812	Sun Oct 16 12:06 PM, 2016 by Jules
	Live in Germany lp (Preview) found a site called clear spot advertising livein Germany on lp anyone know anymore about this ( I know DVDs/cd package from this year from gonzo) but not seen this anywhere else any ideas?	Mike menzies	25	7823	Mon Oct 10 8:35 PM, 2016 by ArrGee
	Rats in Poland (Preview) I know no more than this: 11th November - Gdynia, Poland. It's on the BTR website.	Jules	1	3193	Tue Oct 4 8:21 AM, 2016 by suss
	Knebworth 1978 (Preview) Not sure if the full concert is available, but this is cool. Bob gets really stroppy with the audience.Classic Geldof banter from way back when. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsvY4RwgyuY	noelindublin	5	3092	Wed Sep 28 11:07 PM, 2016 by Mark L
	40 shades of green (Preview) http://goireland.about.com/od/preparingyourtrip/qt/ireland_green.htm	Mark L	0	2343	Tue Sep 27 6:36 AM, 2016 by Mark L
	Sally James and Bob Geldof (Preview) Can live in hope there is a good clean copy of the entire show somewhere, judging by this still, which will surface on You Tube or somewhere similar in the years to come. Can't decide what year this would be from, 80 or 82 or 84? -- Edited by Mark L on Monday 26th of September 2016 09:25:12 AM	Mark L	3	2672	Mon Sep 26 11:43 PM, 2016 by Mark L
	New... (Preview) Bob and Pete were the first to view this new demo video: https://vimeo.com/132437247	Jules	1	4084	Sun Sep 25 11:50 PM, 2016 by Mark L
	John Peel Radio Sessions Radio (Preview) http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/johnpeel/artists/b/boomtownrats/ Recorded - 26th July 1977 Transmission - 3rd August 1977 Producer - Jeff Griffin Engineer - Mike Robinson Studio - Maida Vale 4 TRACKLIST Joey's on the Street Again Mary of the Fourth Form Looking After Number One Ne...	ArrGee	14	8869	Mon Sep 19 7:23 PM, 2016 by Mike menzies
	First 2017 gig announced? (Preview) http://m.bristolpost.co.uk/sir-bob-geldof-and-boomtown-rats-could-be-heading-to-weston-super-mare-for-gig-at-town-s-tropicana/story-29426714-detail/story.html	Mark L	21	6040	Thu Sep 8 8:20 AM, 2016 by suss
	Victorious (Preview) Anyone going? Rats on at 1.45 pm.	Jules	16	4052	Fri Sep 2 12:48 PM, 2016 by noelindublin
	Sick Rat (Preview) Any one aware that one of the Rats has falling ill?	manatthetop	4	2888	Tue Aug 30 7:43 PM, 2016 by Jules
	Guardian Pop Quiz (Preview) https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/jul/29/music-history-quiz-top-of-the-pops-acdc	Mark L	1	2861	Tue Aug 30 7:50 AM, 2016 by suss
	Politicians in songs (Preview) http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/the-top-10-politicians-in-songs-a7174576.html	Mark L	0	2585	Mon Aug 29 11:58 PM, 2016 by Mark L
	Elephant's Graveyard Songs (Preview) Is this song just about how justice is like a circus? That's the most I can make of it. I still remember that video. Somebody was surfing in it!	robertchao	33	11287	Tue Aug 23 12:11 AM, 2016 by Mark L
	Weyfest meetup (Preview) Who's going to Weyfest? Thinking about meet up plans. The Rats are on at 9 pm. We are likely to get there around 3 pmish (will confirm nearer the time) and will head for a table around eating drinking area. Sound ok?	Jules	4	4446	Mon Aug 22 2:33 PM, 2016 by Jules
	Leopardstown review 11 August 2016 (Preview) What a fanstastic night it was,easily one of the best I've ever seen.Bob and the boys had some 'unfinished business' with leopardstown, and the local south county was out in force to see them.Bob is in brilliant form, relishing the vindication. He says early in the gig that he can't believe that there...	noelindublin	16	4806	Thu Aug 18 9:10 PM, 2016 by manatthetop
	Rats us lps (Preview) I know this has been covered before but I can't find it on forum what difference were us lps to uk. I know itlg was different I have that & mondo but were the others different? Sos to be going over old ground again but got chance of us tonic	Mike menzies	11	3702	Sat Aug 13 9:13 AM, 2016 by Mike menzies
	Dublin meet up (Preview) Anyone going to Leopardstown and want to meet up befor gig? I was thinking about a pub in Dun Laoghire maybe, which is about 20 mins from Leopardstown. Some good veggie pubs there. Any other suggestions welcome-whatever suits.	noelindublin	21	5324	Thu Aug 11 2:52 PM, 2016 by Jules
	Missing mascot (Preview) Rats mascot (a soft toy grey coloured Rat approx 8-10 inches - will try to load a picture later) sadly went missing from tour van parked backstage at Brentwood. In unlikely event anyone gets wind of whereabouts or sees anything for sale please report back. Crew would be delighted to have returned as it...	suss	8	4242	Mon Aug 8 10:33 PM, 2016 by musicmania
	Johnnie Fingers article (Preview) http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/siblings-1.1169725	suss	0	2719	Mon Aug 8 8:28 PM, 2016 by suss
	Silverstone photos (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/thehippyangel/media_set?set=a.10154256171047349.1073741936.709427348&type=3	Jules	0	3639	Sat Jul 30 12:39 PM, 2016 by Jules
	Silverstone (Preview) Who is going? I was thinking of doing a meet up at a bar within Silverstone, but need to know what time the music starts. Any ideas? Are people heading there after work?	Jules	5	1206	Tue Jul 26 4:17 PM, 2016 by Jules
	The Boomtown Rats- Setlist Omissions. (Preview) Hi, I'm a big Rats fan- I've seen them 7 times in their reformed lineup. And think them to be the most special live band in the world. I understand that people have claimed 'Rat Trap' sounds like Springsteen- but really it sounds like something unique to me. I appreciate the Rats have to play all the hits...	Rats Fan	11	4471	Fri Jul 22 11:43 AM, 2016 by Jules
	Wayfest (Preview) Sunday, 21st August http://www.weyfest.co.uk/phone/index.html	Jules	8	1505	Fri Jul 22 2:43 AM, 2016 by JoanOfArc
	Amazing (Preview) Suss, Good to see you again last night ,i hope you got home safely after your round about journey also great to meet Wes and others, is it me or do they just get better every time i see them. So much energy , sounded great , brilliant night, looking forward to the next one	daggerrat	9	3456	Thu Jul 21 1:47 AM, 2016 by ronthecabbie
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