The Boomtown Rats

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

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.

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

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...

Mark L · Mark L

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

suss · suss

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

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

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...

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...

Mark L · Mark L

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

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

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

noelindublin · noelindublin

Jules · Jules

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

Jules · Jules

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

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

Ian D · Ian D

A subject that was discussed a couple of years ago, I wonder if anyone got to see and ask the band recently about a song played at Bradford University on the 23rd June 1983. I don't know the title but listening to it i guess it's something like 'Don't Feel Like Doing It'. Not sure if it would have been a song...

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...

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...

Jules · Jules

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

manatthetop · manatthetop

How great is this wee song There you go lying again

manatthetop · manatthetop

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

ArrGee · ArrGee

I guess this was from one of his interviews... Natalie Bochenski @girlclumsy21 MarBob says Boomtown Rats will be putting out a best of, or as he calls it, ratrospective. #geldof

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

Lecky · Lecky

I just picked this flexi disc up at a record shop, I've no idea what this is, and I can't find anything about it online. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. -- Edited by Lecky on Wednesda...

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

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

I just saw this posted on Twitter: http://www.forestevents.co.uk/wellowfest-2016.html

BTR · BTR

Johnnie Fingers is to play a one-off gig as a guest with The Rats. See: http://www.boomtownrats.co.uk/the-news.html

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.

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...

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

would some of these faired better such as no hiding place instead of charmed lives & maybe precious times etc

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

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

sapsteel · sapsteel

It is strongly believed that an audience tape of this show has been kindly set free by its carer after many years, it (apparently ) has such gems as Barefootin and Born To Burn in the encore and Its all the Rage and So Strange in the main set. If one were to be in possesion of this MP3 how would it be best to make...

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

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...

Jules · Jules

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

Mark L · Mark L

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

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...

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.

Jules · Jules

http://www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk/product_details/15843/The_Boomtown_Rats-Live_in_Germany_

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

this is a live version any ideas from where this track came from concert etc I assume it isfroma1970s concert ?

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!

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

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...

Jules · Jules

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

manatthetop · manatthetop

This show kick's of tonight RTE1 9.35 1 of 5. No rats. The 1st show Hothouse Flowers, Kodaline Fight Like Apes & Lost Brother's

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...

Mark L · Mark L

Meant to post this a few weeks back; this is a link to that fortnightly magazine some of us will have bought back in the day and a chap called Brian McCloskey has kindly uploaded every issue up to around late 1982, which obviously takes in much of the Rats' career. Some interesting articles/photos are do...

Jules · Jules

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

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...

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

any ideas where I can buy these tried lots of Internet sites (please remember Ian housbound) so cant get out much regards guys mike

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

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

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/

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

does anyone know about this Italian lp from1990 items it's fre with a music mag have seen track listing and it looks like a best of compilation Only released in Italy What other gems are out there?

Jules · Jules

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

Mark L · Mark L

Starts next Thursday (8th) with the first show from 1980 (03/01/80) presented by Peter Powell.

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

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

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

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

ArrGee · ArrGee

Here's what happens next http://www.hotpress.com/archive/15253265.html After an exceptional performance at this years Electric Picnic, The Boomtown Rats will be homebound this 6th December with an intimate performance at Dublins Olympia Theatre. Tickets priced from 39 euro including bo...

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.

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...

manatthetop · manatthetop

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

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.

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...

noelindublin · noelindublin

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

noelindublin · noelindublin

Always find this song playing in my head when the weather is freezing cold as in the last few weeks and today! Has anyone else experienced this too!

Jules · Jules

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

manatthetop · manatthetop

Has to be Joey's on the street again

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.

Mark L · Mark L

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

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

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

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

ArrGee · ArrGee

... and almost to the minute..... ....The Nightlife Thugs played Dublin's Bolton Street College of Technology. This gig was arranged by Gerry Cott and after some prompting from Bob Geldof, he negotiated a fee of £60 (£10 each!). After playing for over an hour the band took a break. On their return, Bo...

Mark L · Mark L

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

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)

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

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://www.guinnessjazzfestival.com/concerts/detail/opera-house-listings/the-boomtown-rats#the-boomtown-rats

manatthetop · manatthetop

Just a wee something my son got made for me for xmas. And yes he did pay more than £3 for this singed cd at the oxford gig

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

just had email from concert live saying rewind 2014. Out tomorrow will let forum know what it says it just says starters tomorrow. Thursday

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	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	4479	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	2976	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	3875	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	1327	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	4727	Fri Jul 22 11:43 AM, 2016 by Jules
	Wayfest (Preview) Sunday, 21st August http://www.weyfest.co.uk/phone/index.html	Jules	8	1609	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	3695	Thu Jul 21 1:47 AM, 2016 by ronthecabbie
	Rats set list (Preview) 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.	ronthecabbie	1	2768	Tue Jul 19 3:49 PM, 2016 by Derek The Dane
	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	3258	Tue Jul 12 11:12 AM, 2016 by Jules
	Godiva meet up this Friday (Preview) http://www.emberinns.co.uk/nationalsearch/eastandwestmidlands/the-burnt-post-coventry	Jules	23	5159	Fri Jul 8 9:27 PM, 2016 by daggerrat
	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	6689	Mon Jun 27 9:11 PM, 2016 by Tango
	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	10674	Fri Jun 24 12:01 PM, 2016 by noelindublin
	Hurtwood 2016 gig (Preview) http://www.hurtwoodparkpolo.co.uk/events/rock-n-horsepower/	suss	9	4427	Mon Jun 20 11:10 AM, 2016 by Jules
	Question Time BBC1 (Preview) Bob on Question Time tomorrow BBC1 at 10.45 pm.	Mark L	4	3484	Fri Jun 17 12:42 PM, 2016 by Jules
	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	2390	Fri Jun 10 11:33 PM, 2016 by Mark L
	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	3778	Thu Jun 2 7:47 AM, 2016 by Lisa
	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	4735	Fri May 27 8:51 PM, 2016 by Mike menzies
	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	3163	Fri May 20 11:05 AM, 2016 by Mark L
	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	3066	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	3659	Wed May 11 11:27 PM, 2016 by Mark L
	Simon Crowe (Preview) A bit of Jiggery Pipery http://youtu.be/BNYel-rDgDM	Jules	6	3005	Mon May 9 7:36 PM, 2016 by Ian D
	Geldof/Bowie photo 'Heroes' (Preview)	noelindublin	1	2546	Fri May 6 12:40 PM, 2016 by Mike menzies
	New Live CD Greatest Hits (Preview) https://concertlive.com/sale/boomtown-greatest-live	Jules	77	8929	Tue May 3 8:01 PM, 2016 by Jules
	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	3788	Sat Apr 30 1:31 PM, 2016 by Jules
	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	3349	Fri Apr 22 1:33 PM, 2016 by Jules
	That mystery song from Bradford (Preview) A subject that was discussed a couple of years ago, I wonder if anyone got to see and ask the band recently about a song played at Bradford University on the 23rd June 1983. I don't know the title but listening to it i guess it's something like 'Don't Feel Like Doing It'. Not sure if it would have been a song...	Ian D	37	7991	Wed Apr 20 7:09 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	4164	Sat Apr 16 8:00 PM, 2016 by TIMBO
	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	2713	Fri Apr 15 8:07 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	3475	Mon Apr 11 9:22 AM, 2016 by samtheman37
	Lying again (Preview) How great is this wee song There you go lying again	manatthetop	6	3036	Tue Apr 5 2:48 PM, 2016 by manatthetop
	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	2996	Tue Mar 29 6:24 AM, 2016 by Jules
	New Record out soon... (Preview) I guess this was from one of his interviews... Natalie Bochenski @girlclumsy21 MarBob says Boomtown Rats will be putting out a best of, or as he calls it, ratrospective. #geldof	ArrGee	15	4316	Mon Mar 28 11:38 AM, 2016 by manatthetop
	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	2745	Sun Mar 27 7:05 AM, 2016 by Jules
	Can anyone tell me what this record is? (Preview) I just picked this flexi disc up at a record shop, I've no idea what this is, and I can't find anything about it online. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. -- Edited by Lecky on Wednesda...	Lecky	17	3271	Thu Mar 24 6:18 PM, 2016 by Jules
	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	4126	Tue Mar 15 3:42 PM, 2016 by Mike menzies
	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	1936	Sat Mar 12 7:22 PM, 2016 by Mark L
	WelloFest - Saturday 16th July 2016 (Preview) I just saw this posted on Twitter: http://www.forestevents.co.uk/wellowfest-2016.html	Jules	33	25376	Thu Mar 10 2:16 PM, 2016 by Leigh
	Johnnie Fingers & The Rats (Preview) Johnnie Fingers is to play a one-off gig as a guest with The Rats. See: http://www.boomtownrats.co.uk/the-news.html	BTR	3	2968	Mon Mar 7 12:30 PM, 2016 by Jules
	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	2927	Sun Mar 6 8:04 PM, 2016 by Jules
	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	4682	Sun Mar 6 10:54 AM, 2016 by manatthetop
	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	2272	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	5136	Mon Feb 29 4:10 PM, 2016 by manatthetop
	B sides as a sides (Preview) would some of these faired better such as no hiding place instead of charmed lives & maybe precious times etc	Mike menzies	4	3541	Sat Feb 27 9:10 PM, 2016 by Mike menzies
	Loudmouth Vhs (Preview) seen this on a site never knew they did a vid compilation witness this album any thoughts?	Mike menzies	6	1695	Thu Feb 25 8:01 PM, 2016 by ArrGee
	Boomtown Rats January 1977 Paradiso Audience Tape (Preview) It is strongly believed that an audience tape of this show has been kindly set free by its carer after many years, it (apparently ) has such gems as Barefootin and Born To Burn in the encore and Its all the Rage and So Strange in the main set. If one were to be in possesion of this MP3 how would it be best to make...	sapsteel	22	7794	Sun Feb 21 5:50 PM, 2016 by hansdevente
	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	2008	Wed Feb 17 9:34 AM, 2016 by Mike menzies
	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	2497	Mon Feb 15 3:33 PM, 2016 by ArrGee
	Gerry Cott (Preview) Ballad of the Lone Ranger http://youtu.be/MsoK0OK-bhs	Jules	7	3217	Tue Feb 9 6:17 PM, 2016 by Jules
	Pop Void (Preview) http://intothepopvoid.com/2016/01/04/the-boomtown-rats-never-in-a-million-years/	Mark L	4	3290	Mon Feb 8 8:19 PM, 2016 by ArrGee
	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	6327	Mon Feb 8 7:47 PM, 2016 by ArrGee
	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	3941	Sun Feb 7 2:33 PM, 2016 by Jules
	Live in Germany CD/DVD coming out ( 1 2 ) (Preview) http://www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk/product_details/15843/The_Boomtown_Rats-Live_in_Germany_	Jules	102	7980	Tue Feb 2 11:55 AM, 2016 by Mike menzies
	I can make it if you can off bestof 2004 cd (Preview) this is a live version any ideas from where this track came from concert etc I assume it isfroma1970s concert ?	Mike menzies	9	3873	Sat Jan 16 2:20 AM, 2016 by Mark L
	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	4581	Thu Jan 14 9:15 PM, 2016 by suss
	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	2983	Sun Jan 10 7:13 PM, 2016 by ArrGee
	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	4261	Sun Jan 10 10:37 AM, 2016 by Jules
	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	11450	Fri Jan 8 6:41 PM, 2016 by manatthetop
	Imelda May (Preview) This show kick's of tonight RTE1 9.35 1 of 5. No rats. The 1st show Hothouse Flowers, Kodaline Fight Like Apes & Lost Brother's	manatthetop	93	11973	Wed Jan 6 8:46 PM, 2016 by Jules
	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	3134	Wed Jan 6 6:56 PM, 2016 by manatthetop
	Smash Hits from day one (Preview) Meant to post this a few weeks back; this is a link to that fortnightly magazine some of us will have bought back in the day and a chap called Brian McCloskey has kindly uploaded every issue up to around late 1982, which obviously takes in much of the Rats' career. Some interesting articles/photos are do...	Mark L	28	4267	Mon Jan 4 3:43 PM, 2016 by Mark L
	When Dave met Bob (Preview) http://cdn.rasset.ie/manifest/audio/2015/1229/20151229_rteradio1-christmasspecials-whendaveme_cl10509123_10510473_261_/manifest.m3u8	Jules	6	2396	Sun Jan 3 8:54 PM, 2016 by Mark L
	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	2359	Sun Jan 3 7:49 PM, 2016 by suss
	Go man go single &brat life 10inch vinyl ep (Preview) any ideas where I can buy these tried lots of Internet sites (please remember Ian housbound) so cant get out much regards guys mike	Mike menzies	9	2778	Sun Dec 27 8:04 PM, 2015 by Lepsius
	Totp xmas1978 (Preview) christmasveve 10pm on bbc4 could have rats on as it is review of year	Mike menzies	1	2780	Fri Dec 25 12:34 PM, 2015 by Mike menzies
	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	4686	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	4235	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	2925	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	2878	Sat Dec 19 7:31 PM, 2015 by Mike menzies
	Il rock lp (Preview) does anyone know about this Italian lp from1990 items it's fre with a music mag have seen track listing and it looks like a best of compilation Only released in Italy What other gems are out there?	Mike menzies	31	6955	Wed Dec 16 10:03 AM, 2015 by ArrGee
	Photos from 40th Anniversary gig (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/thehippyangel/media_set?set=a.10153703552137349.1073741910.709427348&type=3&pnref=story	Jules	12	2097	Mon Dec 14 1:29 PM, 2015 by noelindublin
	Top of the Pops week by week through 1980 ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Starts next Thursday (8th) with the first show from 1980 (03/01/80) presented by Peter Powell.	Mark L	130	13828	Sat Dec 12 11:35 PM, 2015 by Mark L
	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	10146	Sat Dec 12 12:03 PM, 2015 by Jules
	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	4459	Sat Dec 12 8:33 AM, 2015 by Jules
	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	3377	Tue Dec 8 9:20 PM, 2015 by Mike menzies
	Pub meet up tonight update (Preview) If Brogan's is shut go to PeadarKearney's, you'll find us in there.	Jules	3	1055	Tue Dec 8 9:18 PM, 2015 by manatthetop
	Sunday December 6 2015 - Dublin Olympia ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Here's what happens next http://www.hotpress.com/archive/15253265.html After an exceptional performance at this years Electric Picnic, The Boomtown Rats will be homebound this 6th December with an intimate performance at Dublins Olympia Theatre. Tickets priced from 39 euro including bo...	ArrGee	165	14834	Sun Dec 6 4:14 PM, 2015 by Mark L
	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	12273	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	2846	Sat Dec 5 12:52 PM, 2015 by ArrGee
	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	1942	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	1629	Fri Dec 4 4:35 PM, 2015 by IrelandCalling
	Another piece of red (Preview) Always loved this song. Again away ahead of it's time	manatthetop	23	2019	Tue Dec 1 4:33 PM, 2015 by Jules
	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	5110	Mon Nov 30 1:11 PM, 2015 by ArrGee
	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	5105	Sun Nov 29 5:48 PM, 2015 by Jules
	Banana Republic TOTP 1980 (Preview) Fresh off the presses(!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfPvqLsOM6U	noelindublin	1	1391	Sat Nov 28 3:02 PM, 2015 by Mark L
	Wind Chill Factor Minus zero (Preview) Always find this song playing in my head when the weather is freezing cold as in the last few weeks and today! Has anyone else experienced this too!	noelindublin	9	4623	Thu Nov 26 9:56 PM, 2015 by TIMBO
	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	2627	Thu Nov 26 7:21 AM, 2015 by Jules
	Best Album track (Preview) Has to be Joey's on the street again	manatthetop	1	2671	Mon Nov 23 7:59 PM, 2015 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	2561	Thu Nov 19 8:16 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	1217	Sat Nov 14 10:31 AM, 2015 by Mike menzies
	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	2363	Wed Nov 11 11:20 AM, 2015 by ArrGee
	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	2938	Tue Nov 10 5:28 PM, 2015 by Jules
	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	1624	Sun Nov 8 4:42 PM, 2015 by Jules
	Thirty Years ago today.... (well forty now) (Preview) ... and almost to the minute..... ....The Nightlife Thugs played Dublin's Bolton Street College of Technology. This gig was arranged by Gerry Cott and after some prompting from Bob Geldof, he negotiated a fee of £60 (£10 each!). After playing for over an hour the band took a break. On their return, Bo...	ArrGee	42	8775	Sat Nov 7 6:17 PM, 2015 by Mark L
	From a Whisper to a Scream (Preview) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hdVcrH5dMUU Fascinating.....from 2003 I think.	Mark L	2	1142	Tue Nov 3 5:17 PM, 2015 by manatthetop
	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	1577	Mon Nov 2 7:56 PM, 2015 by ArrGee
	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	1852	Sun Nov 1 9:15 PM, 2015 by Mike menzies
	THURS. OCT 22 - CORK OPERA HOUSE ( 1 2 ) (Preview) http://www.guinnessjazzfestival.com/concerts/detail/opera-house-listings/the-boomtown-rats#the-boomtown-rats	ArrGee	101	11683	Wed Oct 28 10:48 PM, 2015 by musicmania
	Oxford gig (Preview) Just a wee something my son got made for me for xmas. And yes he did pay more than £3 for this singed cd at the oxford gig	manatthetop	16	4961	Fri Oct 23 5:10 PM, 2015 by manatthetop
	Concert live sale (Preview) just had email from concert live saying rewind 2014. Out tomorrow will let forum know what it says it just says starters tomorrow. Thursday	Mike menzies	12	3086	Fri Oct 23 1:23 PM, 2015 by ArrGee
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