The Boomtown Rats

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

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

manatthetop · manatthetop

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

Jules · Jules

Anyone going? Rats on at 1.45 pm.

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...

suss · suss

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

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.

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

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...

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...

ronthecabbie · ronthecabbie

I see the Rats hot slaughtered in the local papers,cud it be that they haven't changed their set list for 2 yrs. Amount of songs to choose from and they keep doing the same ol same ol.

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

jamieuka · jamieuka

The lyrics aren't terribly complimentary (clue's in the name), so when I heard BG and Nigel Farage mentioned in the context of the same news item I guessed BG would be in the Leave camp. Of course, I guessed wrong. Have I completely misunderstood the lyrics (e.g. Europe as a metaphor?) or has BG's views...

Jules · Jules

Two tickets for Wellowfest this Saturday. You'll need to cover postage costs, we can send next day special delivery. Please let me know. Payment via PayPal.

Jules · Jules

http://www.emberinns.co.uk/nationalsearch/eastandwestmidlands/the-burnt-post-coventry

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

Mark L · Mark L

Just had the Story of 1982 and Big Hits of 1982 on BBC4 so the station continues with the now familiar format of rerunning the weekly TOTP episodes from yesteryear towards and over each weekend starting on Referendum Day at 7.30pm with Peter Powell introducing the 07/01/82 show. The Human League are s...

Mark L · Mark L

Bob on Question Time tomorrow BBC1 at 10.45 pm.

suss · suss

Anyone seen this before? (apart from Derek who no doubt has 3 copies

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOOMTOWN-RATS-THE-BEST-OF-YUGO-COPY-LP-EX-EX-/122009907997?hash=item1c685b731d:g:LV0AAOSwepJXWE13

noelindublin · noelindublin

Bob from the Godiva Festival publicity: Bobby Boomtown, AKA Sir Bob Geldof, lead singer of The Boomtown Rats, said: "In the same way Jagger defined the 60s dream by releasing hundreds of butterflies in Hyde Park back in 69, the Boomtown Rats will be releasing some wasps from a jar and distributing on...

manatthetop · manatthetop

Have to say what a great wee album this was/is. In my opinion completely overlooked on it's release. Dave. A Hold of me, Drag me down.Tonight,Hard times. How this album and the singles that came of it were never hit's I will never understand to this day In my top 3 best of Rats LPs

Jules · Jules

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

suss · suss

Have decided to offer up vast majority of my collection if anyone is interested? Planning on keeping CD box set and a few other items but other than that feels like right time to pass on as all vinyl, posters/cuttings, badges/patches etc are not really seeing light of day, and many CDs are duplicatin...

Mark L · Mark L

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vhidjL2Ezzs I would never have thought he would go for this.

Jules · Jules

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

Mark L · Mark L

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cmhVkMAuEHQ Nice to see they're not using Mondays or Rat Trap as trailer material, instead choosing probably one of the best ever non-single tracks. Gee indeed. -- Edited by Mark L on Wednesday 11th of May 2016 11:46:00 PM

manatthetop · manatthetop

Been starting to play this LP again. What a great wee gem this is. I don't think any of the other Rats Albums come close to this one. Just poor rock at it's best. Not one bad song here. Night fell fast, like it did in the passed. What more is there to say. Can't stop. If anyone even thinks that the rats are/were...

Jules · Jules

https://2016.en.donauinselfest.at/2015/11/13/june-24-26-2016-welcome-at-europes-lagest-open-air-festival-with-free-admission/

Mark L · Mark L

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eLkAdqKYNyw House on Fire falling from 26 to 29. Charmed Lives failed to chart and none of the 'Grass' singles got higher than 50. Although, they all should have done after Charmed Lives. Perhaps if they could have got Drag me Down ready for an Autumn '83 release, to...

manatthetop · manatthetop

How great is this wee song There you go lying again

Jules · Jules

Appeared on BTR website when I blinked last night: 27th August, Victiois Festival, Portsmouth. I'm told to warn you they appear early in the day. 12tb November, Riesa, Germany. No further info given. -- Edited by Jules on Monday 28th of March 2016 09:19:35 AM

Jules · Jules

The Spanish gig was called off due to bad weather. Sorry for all those who travelled out there for... Nothing. Someone told me Nothing happened yesterday. -- Edited by Jules on Sunday 27th of March 2016 09:08:09 AM

manatthetop · manatthetop

Is it just me. Or is this forum becoming abit like how Bob describes His home town. Na your wrong Pal

Jules · Jules

https://concertlive.com/sale/boomtown-greatest-live

Jules · Jules

A band of fb said they had just booked some gigs with the BTRs?? Do we have a tour ahead this year? Can't be festivals, they are referring to can it?

Jules · Jules

http://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/14283252.Opening_date_announced_for_new_performance_venue_in_Basingstoke/

Jules · Jules

Friday 1 July, Coventry. Godiva Festival. This a FREE event. http://www.godivafestival.com Sat 29 July at Silverstone Classic at the evening music gig. http://www.silverstoneclassic.com To be added to the list . Both shouting distance from me.

suss · suss

http://www.hurtwoodparkpolo.co.uk/events/rock-n-horsepower/

Jules · Jules

what are we actually going to see there apart from a racecourse and hotel? And, of course, The Boomtown Rats Someone once said there aren't any leopards and there isn't a town?

Jules · Jules

There are tweets and pictures of an Irish night in London, featuring the Rats. IT seems to have taken place last night. Maybe a private event? Did anyone know anything about this? Suss?

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

seen this on a site never knew they did a vid compilation witness this album any thoughts?

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://brentwoodfestival.co.uk/tickets/ £20 Adults. £10 Youths 10-17 Under 10s Free. £1 booking fee. Tempted to get a ticket. Could treat the whole family for £60...

manatthetop · manatthetop

Hi All just to let you know the Imeida May show is being rerun on sat night's the Rats are on 20th feb 11.35pm So you will get5 the see the full set and the interview. Suss friend know so he can tape it for you I myself will be recording this So when I work out how to get this on to dvd I will pass them around to who ev...

ArrGee · ArrGee

In my limited experience when I have turned up to catch some of the set ... Best: Republica (with an honourable mention for Eddie & The Hot Rods) Worst: Patrick Fitzgerald I guess those who have seen the Rats in a field may have better and worse. Especially those who have been to the eighties fest...

ArrGee · ArrGee

Festival Director, Jason Jopson, says: "We pay a lot of attention to the feedback and suggestions from our regular festivalgoers and think we've come up with a 2016 line up that will make everyone happy. Friday will be our usual fun party night. Saturday will spotlight ska and pop, and Sunday w...

Mark L · Mark L

http://intothepopvoid.com/2016/01/04/the-boomtown-rats-never-in-a-million-years/

Jules · Jules

A bit of Jiggery Pipery http://youtu.be/BNYel-rDgDM

Jules · Jules

Ballad of the Lone Ranger http://youtu.be/MsoK0OK-bhs

Mark L · Mark L

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06y8xm5 27 days to listen to Russell Davies talk to Bob Geldof about his personal life and art, with Rat tracks and solo songs acting as a soundtrack to the discussion.

suss · suss

I really like this version of Living in an Island

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLBnt5HWILI Just goes to show you can't ever really murder a great song

noelindublin · noelindublin

manatthetop · manatthetop

Thinking of get rid of all my Rats albums and singles plus tapes. All Albums and singles in the right cover's plus the I don't like Mondays white record. Go man go single All 12 singles 4 from ITLG two from V deep and one from Fine art Someone's looking at you 12ins which is same as the single Plus Looking aft...

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

does anyone know whether there are any recordings of 1977 concerts by the rats? Iam trying to get one from each year ihave 78; 80' 81' 82' 83 , 85 and 2013 onwards on cdr please let me know cheers mike

ArrGee · ArrGee

Does anyone know the dates of the Imelda May and The Late Late Show recordings?Sun 06 December 2015Olympia, Dublin, IrelandThu 22 October 2015Opera House, Cork, IrelandSun 13 September 2015Reload, Norwich, UKSun 06 September 2015Electric Picnic, Laois, IrelandSat 29 August 2015Watchet Musi...

Jules · Jules

http://cdn.rasset.ie/manifest/audio/2015/1229/20151229_rteradio1-christmasspecials-whendaveme_cl10509123_10510473_261_/manifest.m3u8

manatthetop · manatthetop

Just like to wish all you Rat fans and your families' A very merry xmas and all the best for 2016. Hope to get to meet some of you again at a gig near you

IrelandCalling · IrelandCalling

Being the proud owner of all 6 Rats albums, and upon seeing the waft of Greatest Hits in the shops this week for any and every band under the sun for Christmas, I thought I'd like to purchase one of the Rats' compilations to play in the car, or at home.. I know there's not many; and 'Best of' from 2004/2005 lo...

manatthetop · manatthetop

What do you all think of Mr Fingers 3 penned songs for the Rats Albums. Sleep have to say when I 1st heard this .It just bowled me over. Lucky is another great song. But Another sad story I would give this one a miss. Wonder if the last two songs were rejects from his Gung ho time????

Mark L · Mark L

http://www.rte.ie/archives/2015/0225/682638-the-matrimonial-trap/

IrelandCalling · IrelandCalling

This is most likely common knowledge to the fans here, so forgive me if this ground has been covered; I'm not well versed at all in the differing mixes available and am very interested in your thoughts Basically, was listening to 'Dave' recently, and was struck by how different the mixes were for the al...

ArrGee · ArrGee

Shame they aren't playing Chelsea, they'd probably beat them! Saturday 4th June 2016 Queen of the South FC , Palmerston Park DG2 9BA -- Edited by ArrGee on Wednesday 16th of December 2015 12:58:47 PM not Dunfermiline!

noelindublin · noelindublin

Uploaded by the Rats to YouTube:Multi angles, pro quality. Also contains backstage post gig footage of the band and fans incl Jules and Nick and Musicmania! Geldof sings a cheeky 'mockney' song at the end too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srWnNCzHK0I -- Edited by noelindublin on Monday 14t...

Jules · Jules

interview by Pete Casey a week before Dublin. I get name checked by both Petes: https://soundcloud.com/midlands103official

IrelandCalling · IrelandCalling

To all in Boomtown, V Deep; to have thoughts, musings and ratings on this one would be great. I think 'V Deep' is the album that turned me from an admirer to a serious fan. I had acquired and loved 'A Tonic for the Troops' and 'The Fine Art of Surfacing'. I had then got (though I knew quite a few from it already...

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

christmasveve 10pm on bbc4 could have rats on as it is review of year

IrelandCalling · IrelandCalling

Howdy All, Following Sunday nights' terrific gig, I'm re-listening to every Boomtown Rats album, all 6 of which are darn fine, nay, excellent! V Deep has always been a favourite; the musical journey from the first album through the V Deep is extraordinary; never a band to take the safe option, they...

Jules · Jules

https://www.facebook.com/thehippyangel/media_set?set=a.10153703552137349.1073741910.709427348&type=3&pnref=story

Jules · Jules

What a gig! nice surprise guest appearance from the Strypes, who joined the Rats to perform Never Bite The Hand That Feeds. enjoyed the trouble pilgrims. Great atmosphere. Here's to - another 40 years. Well maybe not that long, but forever Rats.

Jules · Jules

If Brogan's is shut go to PeadarKearney's, you'll find us in there.

Jules · Jules

Good luck to those travelling over today and tomorrow. Many cancelled flights today due to Storm Desmond. There will be delays and backlogs as they catch up. Some fans have no way of getting here, no flights until Monday or pay a full fare or very late flights etc. Hope we can get home on Monday.

ArrGee · ArrGee

Teenagers in wild panic in their bedrooms all over the UK! Google Chrome could not load the web page because www.facebook.com took too long to respond. The website may be down or you may be experiencing issues with your Internet connection.

Jules · Jules

http://m.rte.ie/ten/news/2015/1203/751058-boomtown-rats-daniel-odonnell-for-late-late-show/.

suss · suss

There will be extremely limited edition individually numbered t-shirts produced for Sunday's Anniversary gig in Dublin, 50 in total. Given that band, friends and crew will no doubt snap up first few, it's possible only 20-30 may remain for public sale. Sizes range from small to XXL, but I've no ide...

noelindublin · noelindublin

To celebrate the Rats 40th anniversary Bob Geldof was on the Miriam O Callaghan show on RTE Radio 1. I missed this but it should be up on the RTE radio player soon(no up as of yet) but hopefully by tomorrow. I'll link to it when it becomes available. From the given details it's Geldof retelling his life sto...

Mark L · Mark L

This is confirmed for 2016 kicking off with the story of 1981 on the 8th January at 9pm on BBC4.

noelindublin · noelindublin

Fresh off the presses(!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfPvqLsOM6U

Jules · Jules

this Sunday on Irish radio Midland 103 between 12 and 2 pm. You can listen in online.

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

Does anyone know if there are any rats concerts from 1977 &1979 available ( I struggle to download ) if anyone has any of these & canput on disc ( cd). Iwill send discs to put on cheers mike

manatthetop · manatthetop

Has to be Joey's on the street again

manatthetop · manatthetop

Always loved this song. Again away ahead of it's time

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?

manatthetop · manatthetop

Just to let you all know Seen this in Sainsbury's last night. Any that don't have this a nice wee xmas treat Going for £ 3

Jules · Jules

Saturday 5th Dec 7 pm. http://www.porthouse.ie/ The Porthouse. Please let me know if you'd like to join us and numbers so I can book a table.

Jules · Jules

Arrgee has already arranged a meet up from 5 pm at Brogan's. If you'd like to join is for dinner at 4 pm, please let me know. I need numbers so I can book a table. Of course, it has to be at Jules, where else? http://www.veryjules.com I will also be arranging something for Saturday, for those who will al...

Mark L · Mark L

On now and repeated in a few hours time just after midnight on BBC4. Schedule indicates LANO will feature.

jamieuka · jamieuka

I'm currently reading Elvis Costello's memoir/autobiography, 'Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink', which just mentioned a couple of Rats: Bob Geldof and his pal Phil Lynott were the loudmouth Dubs that you always found in your dressing room when you came off-stage at the Roundhouse. They...

manatthetop · manatthetop

The Rats were in the top 5 this moth 35 years ago, with this song. The last real big hit for them 1980. Again just like Rat Trap, sound's just as fresh today as it did all them years ago

ArrGee · ArrGee

I posted a like on a Vipers post on Facebook and one thing led to another and this is a early rendition of Neon Heart which has a very Stonesy feel to it. Thanks to The Vipers!

manatthetop · manatthetop

Hard to take in this song was No. 1. 37 years ago. My God how the years have gone by in a flicker. This song is still as fresh today as it was way back in the cold days of discontent 78/79

Mark L · Mark L

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hdVcrH5dMUU Fascinating.....from 2003 I think.

manatthetop · manatthetop

Well roll on sat night Dust down your Rats stuff and give all your records/cd's a wee spin It was 40 years ago today Dreams do come true

noelindublin · noelindublin

Mark( who does the merchandise for the Rats) mentioned that the band are due to appear on the Johnathan Ross Show sometime this season. No other details.

manatthetop · manatthetop

Alot of you do not seem to like this song But I think it's great Does anyone know if Cott himself done a version of his own song I like the way he has a wee dig at geldof in it(wonder did bob know when singing the lyrics)

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...

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	New... (Preview) Bob and Pete were the first to view this new demo video: https://vimeo.com/132437247	Jules	1	3539	Sun Sep 25 11:50 PM, 2016 by Mark L
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	Johnnie Fingers article (Preview) http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/siblings-1.1169725	suss	0	2249	Mon Aug 8 8:28 PM, 2016 by suss
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	Silverstone photos (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/thehippyangel/media_set?set=a.10154256171047349.1073741936.709427348&type=3	Jules	0	3151	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	1024	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	3959	Fri Jul 22 11:43 AM, 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	3726	Mon Aug 8 10:33 PM, 2016 by musicmania
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	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	2978	Thu Jul 21 1:47 AM, 2016 by ronthecabbie
	Europe Looked Ugly (Preview) The lyrics aren't terribly complimentary (clue's in the name), so when I heard BG and Nigel Farage mentioned in the context of the same news item I guessed BG would be in the Leave camp. Of course, I guessed wrong. Have I completely misunderstood the lyrics (e.g. Europe as a metaphor?) or has BG's views...	jamieuka	5	3459	Thu Jun 13 9:39 AM, 2019 by Mark L
	Wellowfest this Saturday. (Preview) Two tickets for Wellowfest this Saturday. You'll need to cover postage costs, we can send next day special delivery. Please let me know. Payment via PayPal.	Jules	4	2928	Tue Jul 12 11:12 AM, 2016 by Jules
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	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	5548	Thu Sep 8 8:20 AM, 2016 by suss
	Top of the Pops 1982 reruns (Preview) Just had the Story of 1982 and Big Hits of 1982 on BBC4 so the station continues with the now familiar format of rerunning the weekly TOTP episodes from yesteryear towards and over each weekend starting on Referendum Day at 7.30pm with Peter Powell introducing the 07/01/82 show. The Human League are s...	Mark L	37	7333	Fri Feb 16 2:10 PM, 2018 by Mark L
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	Best of....LP (Preview) Anyone seen this before? (apart from Derek who no doubt has 3 copies http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOOMTOWN-RATS-THE-BEST-OF-YUGO-COPY-LP-EX-EX-/122009907997?hash=item1c685b731d:g:LV0AAOSwepJXWE13	suss	4	1669	Fri Jun 10 11:33 PM, 2016 by Mark L
	watch out Coventry (Preview) Bob from the Godiva Festival publicity: Bobby Boomtown, AKA Sir Bob Geldof, lead singer of The Boomtown Rats, said: "In the same way Jagger defined the 60s dream by releasing hundreds of butterflies in Hyde Park back in 69, the Boomtown Rats will be releasing some wasps from a jar and distributing on...	noelindublin	33	5931	Mon Jun 27 9:11 PM, 2016 by Tango
	In The Long Grass (Preview) Have to say what a great wee album this was/is. In my opinion completely overlooked on it's release. Dave. A Hold of me, Drag me down.Tonight,Hard times. How this album and the singles that came of it were never hit's I will never understand to this day In my top 3 best of Rats LPs	manatthetop	6	3024	Sat Jun 8 2:20 AM, 2019 by zippaguppis
	Wayfest (Preview) Sunday, 21st August http://www.weyfest.co.uk/phone/index.html	Jules	8	1300	Fri Jul 22 2:43 AM, 2016 by JoanOfArc
	Rats collection for sale (Preview) Have decided to offer up vast majority of my collection if anyone is interested? Planning on keeping CD box set and a few other items but other than that feels like right time to pass on as all vinyl, posters/cuttings, badges/patches etc are not really seeing light of day, and many CDs are duplicatin...	suss	30	3010	Thu Jun 2 7:47 AM, 2016 by Lisa
	Pat Sharp's favourite number one (Preview) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vhidjL2Ezzs I would never have thought he would go for this.	Mark L	2	2441	Fri May 20 11:05 AM, 2016 by Mark L
	Rats not going to Scotland now. (Preview) Apparently the Queen of the South festival has been cancelled. Sorry folk.	Jules	16	4435	Thu Feb 23 7:28 PM, 2017 by Jules
	40 years a ratting (Preview) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cmhVkMAuEHQ Nice to see they're not using Mondays or Rat Trap as trailer material, instead choosing probably one of the best ever non-single tracks. Gee indeed. -- Edited by Mark L on Wednesday 11th of May 2016 11:46:00 PM	Mark L	3	2349	Thu May 12 3:49 PM, 2016 by manatthetop
	A Tonic For the Troops (Preview) Been starting to play this LP again. What a great wee gem this is. I don't think any of the other Rats Albums come close to this one. Just poor rock at it's best. Not one bad song here. Night fell fast, like it did in the passed. What more is there to say. Can't stop. If anyone even thinks that the rats are/were...	manatthetop	6	2901	Wed May 11 11:27 PM, 2016 by Mark L
	Rats in Vienna (Preview) https://2016.en.donauinselfest.at/2015/11/13/june-24-26-2016-welcome-at-europes-lagest-open-air-festival-with-free-admission/	Jules	0	3069	Sat Apr 30 1:31 PM, 2016 by Jules
	Last TOTP chart mention for The Boomtown Rats (Preview) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eLkAdqKYNyw House on Fire falling from 26 to 29. Charmed Lives failed to chart and none of the 'Grass' singles got higher than 50. Although, they all should have done after Charmed Lives. Perhaps if they could have got Drag me Down ready for an Autumn '83 release, to...	Mark L	9	1992	Fri Apr 15 8:07 PM, 2016 by Mark L
	Lying again (Preview) How great is this wee song There you go lying again	manatthetop	6	2754	Tue Apr 5 2:48 PM, 2016 by manatthetop
	Portsmouth and Germany (Preview) Appeared on BTR website when I blinked last night: 27th August, Victiois Festival, Portsmouth. I'm told to warn you they appear early in the day. 12tb November, Riesa, Germany. No further info given. -- Edited by Jules on Monday 28th of March 2016 09:19:35 AM	Jules	3	2590	Fri Apr 22 1:33 PM, 2016 by Jules
	A storm broke... (Preview) The Spanish gig was called off due to bad weather. Sorry for all those who travelled out there for... Nothing. Someone told me Nothing happened yesterday. -- Edited by Jules on Sunday 27th of March 2016 09:08:09 AM	Jules	0	2081	Sun Mar 27 7:05 AM, 2016 by Jules
	Dun Laoghaire (Preview) Is it just me. Or is this forum becoming abit like how Bob describes His home town. Na your wrong Pal	manatthetop	20	2272	Tue Mar 29 6:24 AM, 2016 by Jules
	New Live CD Greatest Hits (Preview) https://concertlive.com/sale/boomtown-greatest-live	Jules	77	8067	Tue May 3 8:01 PM, 2016 by Jules
	Tour? (Preview) A band of fb said they had just booked some gigs with the BTRs?? Do we have a tour ahead this year? Can't be festivals, they are referring to can it?	Jules	5	1639	Sat Mar 12 7:22 PM, 2016 by Mark L
	Basingstoke (Preview) http://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/14283252.Opening_date_announced_for_new_performance_venue_in_Basingstoke/	Jules	8	2493	Mon Apr 11 9:22 AM, 2016 by samtheman37
	Godiva Coventry and Silverstone (Preview) Friday 1 July, Coventry. Godiva Festival. This a FREE event. http://www.godivafestival.com Sat 29 July at Silverstone Classic at the evening music gig. http://www.silverstoneclassic.com To be added to the list . Both shouting distance from me.	Jules	2	2234	Sun Mar 6 8:04 PM, 2016 by Jules
	Hurtwood 2016 gig (Preview) http://www.hurtwoodparkpolo.co.uk/events/rock-n-horsepower/	suss	9	3686	Mon Jun 20 11:10 AM, 2016 by Jules
	Leopardstown (Preview) what are we actually going to see there apart from a racecourse and hotel? And, of course, The Boomtown Rats Someone once said there aren't any leopards and there isn't a town?	Jules	5	1969	Fri Mar 4 2:08 PM, 2016 by Lisa
	Irish night in London (Preview) There are tweets and pictures of an Irish night in London, featuring the Rats. IT seems to have taken place last night. Maybe a private event? Did anyone know anything about this? Suss?	Jules	20	4407	Mon Feb 29 4:10 PM, 2016 by manatthetop
	Loudmouth Vhs (Preview) seen this on a site never knew they did a vid compilation witness this album any thoughts?	Mike menzies	6	1386	Thu Feb 25 8:01 PM, 2016 by ArrGee
	Brentwood Early Bird on sale. £20 adult/£10 10-17/Free Under 10s (Preview) http://brentwoodfestival.co.uk/tickets/ £20 Adults. £10 Youths 10-17 Under 10s Free. £1 booking fee. Tempted to get a ticket. Could treat the whole family for £60...	ArrGee	0	1807	Mon Feb 15 3:33 PM, 2016 by ArrGee
	Rats on RTE (Preview) Hi All just to let you know the Imeida May show is being rerun on sat night's the Rats are on 20th feb 11.35pm So you will get5 the see the full set and the interview. Suss friend know so he can tape it for you I myself will be recording this So when I work out how to get this on to dvd I will pass them around to who ev...	manatthetop	11	3940	Sun Mar 6 10:54 AM, 2016 by manatthetop
	What is the best (and worst) act that was on the same bill as The Rats? (Preview) In my limited experience when I have turned up to catch some of the set ... Best: Republica (with an honourable mention for Eddie & The Hot Rods) Worst: Patrick Fitzgerald I guess those who have seen the Rats in a field may have better and worse. Especially those who have been to the eighties fest...	ArrGee	33	3393	Sat Apr 16 8:00 PM, 2016 by TIMBO
	Brentwood Sunday will be an 80s rewind for the whole family. (Preview) Festival Director, Jason Jopson, says: "We pay a lot of attention to the feedback and suggestions from our regular festivalgoers and think we've come up with a 2016 line up that will make everyone happy. Friday will be our usual fun party night. Saturday will spotlight ska and pop, and Sunday w...	ArrGee	52	8820	Tue Aug 17 3:47 PM, 2021 by ArrGee
	Pop Void (Preview) http://intothepopvoid.com/2016/01/04/the-boomtown-rats-never-in-a-million-years/	Mark L	4	2527	Mon Feb 8 8:19 PM, 2016 by ArrGee
	Simon Crowe (Preview) A bit of Jiggery Pipery http://youtu.be/BNYel-rDgDM	Jules	6	2702	Mon May 9 7:36 PM, 2016 by Ian D
	Gerry Cott (Preview) Ballad of the Lone Ranger http://youtu.be/MsoK0OK-bhs	Jules	7	2837	Tue Feb 9 6:17 PM, 2016 by Jules
	The Art of Artists (Preview) http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06y8xm5 27 days to listen to Russell Davies talk to Bob Geldof about his personal life and art, with Rat tracks and solo songs acting as a soundtrack to the discussion.	Mark L	32	3218	Sun Feb 7 2:33 PM, 2016 by Jules
	SingalongaRat (Preview) I really like this version of Living in an Island https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLBnt5HWILI Just goes to show you can't ever really murder a great song	suss	67	9986	Sun Aug 14 2:13 PM, 2022 by Mark L
	Geldof/Bowie photo 'Heroes' (Preview)	noelindublin	1	1840	Fri May 6 12:40 PM, 2016 by Mike menzies
	So long (Preview) Thinking of get rid of all my Rats albums and singles plus tapes. All Albums and singles in the right cover's plus the I don't like Mondays white record. Go man go single All 12 singles 4 from ITLG two from V deep and one from Fine art Someone's looking at you 12ins which is same as the single Plus Looking aft...	manatthetop	28	3544	Sun Jan 10 10:37 AM, 2016 by Jules
	Rats 77 gigs (Preview) does anyone know whether there are any recordings of 1977 concerts by the rats? Iam trying to get one from each year ihave 78; 80' 81' 82' 83 , 85 and 2013 onwards on cdr please let me know cheers mike	Mike menzies	12	2261	Sun Jan 10 7:13 PM, 2016 by ArrGee
	Rats 2013-2015 (Preview) Does anyone know the dates of the Imelda May and The Late Late Show recordings?Sun 06 December 2015Olympia, Dublin, IrelandThu 22 October 2015Opera House, Cork, IrelandSun 13 September 2015Reload, Norwich, UKSun 06 September 2015Electric Picnic, Laois, IrelandSat 29 August 2015Watchet Musi...	ArrGee	9	2038	Sun Jan 3 7:49 PM, 2016 by suss
	When Dave met Bob (Preview) http://cdn.rasset.ie/manifest/audio/2015/1229/20151229_rteradio1-christmasspecials-whendaveme_cl10509123_10510473_261_/manifest.m3u8	Jules	6	2112	Sun Jan 3 8:54 PM, 2016 by Mark L
	Merry xmas (Preview) Just like to wish all you Rat fans and your families' A very merry xmas and all the best for 2016. Hope to get to meet some of you again at a gig near you	manatthetop	5	4000	Thu Dec 24 6:32 PM, 2015 by Jules
	Rats Compilations - Best Liner Notes (Preview) Being the proud owner of all 6 Rats albums, and upon seeing the waft of Greatest Hits in the shops this week for any and every band under the sun for Christmas, I thought I'd like to purchase one of the Rats' compilations to play in the car, or at home.. I know there's not many; and 'Best of' from 2004/2005 lo...	IrelandCalling	7	3525	Wed Dec 23 6:15 PM, 2015 by ArrGee
	Mr J Fingers (Preview) What do you all think of Mr Fingers 3 penned songs for the Rats Albums. Sleep have to say when I 1st heard this .It just bowled me over. Lucky is another great song. But Another sad story I would give this one a miss. Wonder if the last two songs were rejects from his Gung ho time????	manatthetop	11	2149	Mon Dec 21 4:56 PM, 2015 by Mark L
	Rats arrive at Pete's 1980 wedding (Preview) http://www.rte.ie/archives/2015/0225/682638-the-matrimonial-trap/	Mark L	3	2304	Sat Dec 19 7:31 PM, 2015 by Mike menzies
	Single Mix Vs Album Version (Preview) This is most likely common knowledge to the fans here, so forgive me if this ground has been covered; I'm not well versed at all in the differing mixes available and am very interested in your thoughts Basically, was listening to 'Dave' recently, and was struck by how different the mixes were for the al...	IrelandCalling	12	2399	Wed Jan 6 6:56 PM, 2016 by manatthetop
	Rats play Queen of the South at end of the football season. (Preview) Shame they aren't playing Chelsea, they'd probably beat them! Saturday 4th June 2016 Queen of the South FC , Palmerston Park DG2 9BA -- Edited by ArrGee on Wednesday 16th of December 2015 12:58:47 PM not Dunfermiline!	ArrGee	35	3791	Thu Jan 14 9:15 PM, 2016 by suss
	Rats/Strypes professional quality (Preview) Uploaded by the Rats to YouTube:Multi angles, pro quality. Also contains backstage post gig footage of the band and fans incl Jules and Nick and Musicmania! Geldof sings a cheeky 'mockney' song at the end too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srWnNCzHK0I -- Edited by noelindublin on Monday 14t...	noelindublin	29	5599	Mon Feb 8 7:47 PM, 2016 by ArrGee
	Pete Briquette interview (Preview) interview by Pete Casey a week before Dublin. I get name checked by both Petes: https://soundcloud.com/midlands103official	Jules	2	3642	Sat Dec 12 8:33 AM, 2015 by Jules
	Album Talk: 'V DEEP' (Preview) To all in Boomtown, V Deep; to have thoughts, musings and ratings on this one would be great. I think 'V Deep' is the album that turned me from an admirer to a serious fan. I had acquired and loved 'A Tonic for the Troops' and 'The Fine Art of Surfacing'. I had then got (though I knew quite a few from it already...	IrelandCalling	39	3914	Fri May 27 8:51 PM, 2016 by Mike menzies
	Totp xmas1978 (Preview) christmasveve 10pm on bbc4 could have rats on as it is review of year	Mike menzies	1	2121	Fri Dec 25 12:34 PM, 2015 by Mike menzies
	Question on 'Up All Night' & 'Rat Tracks' (Preview) Howdy All, Following Sunday nights' terrific gig, I'm re-listening to every Boomtown Rats album, all 6 of which are darn fine, nay, excellent! V Deep has always been a favourite; the musical journey from the first album through the V Deep is extraordinary; never a band to take the safe option, they...	IrelandCalling	6	2667	Tue Dec 8 9:20 PM, 2015 by Mike menzies
	Photos from 40th Anniversary gig (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/thehippyangel/media_set?set=a.10153703552137349.1073741910.709427348&type=3&pnref=story	Jules	12	1776	Mon Dec 14 1:29 PM, 2015 by noelindublin
	40th anniversary. What a gig! (Preview) What a gig! nice surprise guest appearance from the Strypes, who joined the Rats to perform Never Bite The Hand That Feeds. enjoyed the trouble pilgrims. Great atmosphere. Here's to - another 40 years. Well maybe not that long, but forever Rats.	Jules	24	9016	Sat Dec 12 12:03 PM, 2015 by Jules
	Pub meet up tonight update (Preview) If Brogan's is shut go to PeadarKearney's, you'll find us in there.	Jules	3	760	Tue Dec 8 9:18 PM, 2015 by manatthetop
	Travel to Dublin (Preview) Good luck to those travelling over today and tomorrow. Many cancelled flights today due to Storm Desmond. There will be delays and backlogs as they catch up. Some fans have no way of getting here, no flights until Monday or pay a full fare or very late flights etc. Hope we can get home on Monday.	Jules	13	3467	Sun Dec 6 1:16 PM, 2015 by Jules
	Facebook is dead (Preview) Teenagers in wild panic in their bedrooms all over the UK! Google Chrome could not load the web page because www.facebook.com took too long to respond. The website may be down or you may be experiencing issues with your Internet connection.	ArrGee	2	2168	Sat Dec 5 12:52 PM, 2015 by ArrGee
	RTE1 Late Late show Friday 4th Dec 9.35 pm (Preview) http://m.rte.ie/ten/news/2015/1203/751058-boomtown-rats-daniel-odonnell-for-late-late-show/.	Jules	29	10311	Fri Jan 8 6:41 PM, 2016 by manatthetop
	Forum exclusive pre-sale (Preview) There will be extremely limited edition individually numbered t-shirts produced for Sunday's Anniversary gig in Dublin, 50 in total. Given that band, friends and crew will no doubt snap up first few, it's possible only 20-30 may remain for public sale. Sizes range from small to XXL, but I've no ide...	suss	16	1653	Sat Dec 5 10:00 AM, 2015 by musicmania
	Geldof on 40th anniversity Miriam Show RTE Radio 1 (Preview) To celebrate the Rats 40th anniversary Bob Geldof was on the Miriam O Callaghan show on RTE Radio 1. I missed this but it should be up on the RTE radio player soon(no up as of yet) but hopefully by tomorrow. I'll link to it when it becomes available. From the given details it's Geldof retelling his life sto...	noelindublin	6	1262	Fri Dec 4 4:35 PM, 2015 by IrelandCalling
	Top of the Pops repeats 1981 (Preview) This is confirmed for 2016 kicking off with the story of 1981 on the 8th January at 9pm on BBC4.	Mark L	97	9936	Fri Jun 24 12:01 PM, 2016 by noelindublin
	Banana Republic TOTP 1980 (Preview) Fresh off the presses(!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfPvqLsOM6U	noelindublin	1	1106	Sat Nov 28 3:02 PM, 2015 by Mark L
	Pete Briquette on the radio (Preview) this Sunday on Irish radio Midland 103 between 12 and 2 pm. You can listen in online.	Jules	0	1895	Thu Nov 26 7:21 AM, 2015 by Jules
	Rats concerts77-85 (Preview) Does anyone know if there are any rats concerts from 1977 &1979 available ( I struggle to download ) if anyone has any of these & canput on disc ( cd). Iwill send discs to put on cheers mike	Mike menzies	5	1739	Wed Feb 17 9:34 AM, 2016 by Mike menzies
	Best Album track (Preview) Has to be Joey's on the street again	manatthetop	1	1929	Mon Nov 23 7:59 PM, 2015 by Mike menzies
	Another piece of red (Preview) Always loved this song. Again away ahead of it's time	manatthetop	23	1727	Tue Dec 1 4:33 PM, 2015 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	7027	Mon Oct 10 8:35 PM, 2016 by ArrGee
	Back to Boomtown (Preview) Just to let you all know Seen this in Sainsbury's last night. Any that don't have this a nice wee xmas treat Going for £ 3	manatthetop	2	3470	Tue Mar 15 3:42 PM, 2016 by Mike menzies
	Dublin diinner/fans meet up for Saturday night. (Preview) Saturday 5th Dec 7 pm. http://www.porthouse.ie/ The Porthouse. Please let me know if you'd like to join us and numbers so I can book a table.	Jules	3	1916	Thu Nov 19 8:16 PM, 2015 by Jules
	Pre gig dinner for Dublin (Preview) Arrgee has already arranged a meet up from 5 pm at Brogan's. If you'd like to join is for dinner at 4 pm, please let me know. I need numbers so I can book a table. Of course, it has to be at Jules, where else? http://www.veryjules.com I will also be arranging something for Saturday, for those who will al...	Jules	12	4355	Sun Nov 29 5:48 PM, 2015 by Jules
	TOTP Big Hits of 1977 (Preview) On now and repeated in a few hours time just after midnight on BBC4. Schedule indicates LANO will feature.	Mark L	2	954	Sat Nov 14 10:31 AM, 2015 by Mike menzies
	Elvis Costello memoir (Preview) I'm currently reading Elvis Costello's memoir/autobiography, 'Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink', which just mentioned a couple of Rats: Bob Geldof and his pal Phil Lynott were the loudmouth Dubs that you always found in your dressing room when you came off-stage at the Roundhouse. They...	jamieuka	1	2136	Tue Nov 10 5:28 PM, 2015 by Jules
	Banana Republic (Preview) The Rats were in the top 5 this moth 35 years ago, with this song. The last real big hit for them 1980. Again just like Rat Trap, sound's just as fresh today as it did all them years ago	manatthetop	36	2040	Wed Nov 11 11:20 AM, 2015 by ArrGee
	At Last! From At Home and Away - It's Neon Heart! (Preview) I posted a like on a Vipers post on Facebook and one thing led to another and this is a early rendition of Neon Heart which has a very Stonesy feel to it. Thanks to The Vipers!	ArrGee	6	2299	Sat Mar 2 7:09 PM, 2019 by ArrGee
	Rat Trap (Preview) Hard to take in this song was No. 1. 37 years ago. My God how the years have gone by in a flicker. This song is still as fresh today as it was way back in the cold days of discontent 78/79	manatthetop	22	1290	Sun Nov 8 4:42 PM, 2015 by Jules
	From a Whisper to a Scream (Preview) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hdVcrH5dMUU Fascinating.....from 2003 I think.	Mark L	2	860	Tue Nov 3 5:17 PM, 2015 by manatthetop
	Halloween (Preview) Well roll on sat night Dust down your Rats stuff and give all your records/cd's a wee spin It was 40 years ago today Dreams do come true	manatthetop	15	1447	Sun Nov 1 9:15 PM, 2015 by Mike menzies
	Rats on Johnathan Ross Show ? (Preview) Mark( who does the merchandise for the Rats) mentioned that the band are due to appear on the Johnathan Ross Show sometime this season. No other details.	noelindublin	48	4375	Mon Nov 30 1:11 PM, 2015 by ArrGee
	Man at the top (Preview) Alot of you do not seem to like this song But I think it's great Does anyone know if Cott himself done a version of his own song I like the way he has a wee dig at geldof in it(wonder did bob know when singing the lyrics)	manatthetop	9	1236	Mon Nov 2 7:56 PM, 2015 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	13365	Wed Nov 9 9:49 AM, 2016 by ArrGee
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