The Boomtown Rats

manatthetop · manatthetop

Just like to wish everyone on this forum a very merry xmas and a very happy new year. And to all the rat fans around the world. Lets hope 2015 turns out to be just as good as 2013/14. In the rat world

ArrGee · ArrGee

PartOne available at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04stzfk http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04svfs3On radioMon 1 Dec 201423:00 Tue 2 Dec 201415:30

jamieuka · jamieuka

A retelling of the Christmas storyAngel stoopedWant king low-down?Star, so embarkGot hintOne king en route for lambA crap bauble InnBirthed me unhurt / numbed their hurtA new Godhead, huh Mrs?All in inn, diva singEpic vintage Kraut hymnEach white stallNeon tonight, dead happy (In case you hadn...

manatthetop · manatthetop

Hi All, I am starting to come across thing's on the rat's I forgot I had Like this poster. Is this happening to any of you

Joe · Joe

Thought it would of been worth mentioning The Rats are on the radio 2moro, but all it has is a link to buy the latest Rats rip off hits CD. Last tweet was in August. And that was to flog tickets in USA. Why is it so crap.

ArrGee · ArrGee

https://greatofferstore.com/*/*/The-Boomtown-Rats-Back-To-Boomtown-Classic-Rats-Hits-Signed-CD/3JVL0000000

ArrGee · ArrGee

ArrGeeJoey StreetBoomtownB12 ATS Santa Claus,Santas Grotto,Reindeerland,XM4 5HQ Dear Santa, I know you are extremely busy at the North Pole, making sure all the presents are ready and wrapped for Christmas Eve. But I have one small request. I see Gabrielle Aplin is having a Christmas Party at Th...

Mark L · Mark L

Pick of the Pops featured 1978 and great to hear the Rats riding high with Rat Trap Not so good was the thought that this is now 34 years ago and if the next 34 years passes as quickly as the last, and I'm still here, I will be 80. Doesn't time fly? Still, Tony Blackburn - who was 35 when he presented them on TOTP...

ArrGee · ArrGee

That's all I know - Line up looks interesting. On sale at Ticketmaster Live At Heartlands 2014 - Saturday Details: Live At Heartlands, Boomtown Rats, Gang of Four, Peter Hook and the LightHeartlandsPool, GBSat 13/09/1413:00£36.75* (£35.00 Ticket + £1.75 Fees)

Jules · Jules

http://www.metropolitanpubcompany.com/our-pubs/the-assembly-house/. Sorry for getting ahead of myself here, going to be a little busy in the coming days.

ArrGee · ArrGee

Having latched onto the Rats a little late in the summer of 1978 and only managing to see them live a couple of times in 1979 and 1980, I am starting to believe it is far better now. Ok, it lacks the thrill of making number one, and hearing songs for the first time, but since The Barton Rats played the 100 club...

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://www.skyarts.co.uk/tv-guide/?epgSearchQuery=Video+Killed+The+Radio+Star&epgMethod=search

ArrGee1991 · ArrGee1991

Meeting Place - The Gerry Cott Arms (a.k.a. Truscott Arms), 55 Shirland Rd, London W9 2JD4pm - pre queue; 9pm - post queue The Boomtown Rats will be the featured artists on a forthcoming edition of BBC Radio 4s Mastertapes, the series which looks back at a key album from an artists career. This reco...

ArrGee · ArrGee

On a scale of 1 to 10, it's about 26 for me

So far we have....Small gigs at Polo club and a pubBig gigs at the Isle of Wight and Cork, plus ChagstockTwo new songsLots of good interviewsA UK and Ireland tour where they play virtually sold out dates in London and DublinAnd a rarely broadcast concert on TV a...

Jodie · Jodie

i know it's Bob on the video but was it him when they recorded it? I've got a picture of Johnie playing the sax too.

ArrGee · ArrGee

There are few of us (well at least five) heading to Maida Vale next Tuesday. So does anyone have have any questions they'd like to ask? ...there will be a chance for you to put your questions to Bob Geldof, Pete Briquette, Simon Crowe and Garry Roberts themselves. Questions could be about A Tonic...

Mark L · Mark L

Having a clear out and came across a gig review from March '78. Half of it is unfortunately missing, but the reviewer talks of 'Clockwork' - emphasises the Rats' understanding of light and shade and then two other songs 'Blind Date' and 'Hospital World' which sounded pretty ordinary compared to 'Eva...

Jules · Jules

if someone has spare cash or is looking for an Xmas pressie' maybe you'd want to do this: Children in Need - Mastertapes Auction

diffbrook · diffbrook

Walked into a second hand record shop today and spotted 12" Tonight. Difference being that it was a remix version done by renowned reggae producer Dennis Bovell. It was a white label for promotional use but it had the usual cover but with remix by Bovell. So it seemed like it was due for public rele...

ArrGee · ArrGee

There in spirit anyway. They kept showing a guy in a absolutely fcuking mega Rats T Shirt. Where can I get one of them? Eva BraunClockworkNeon HeartShe's Gonna Do You InSomeone's Looking At YouLookin' After No 1Mondays All above were broadcast on You Tube. Which I guess leaves She's So Modern, Mar...

noelindublin · noelindublin

Does anyone know if the Rats did a normal studio performance of Mondays on TOTP or did they just show the video. I know video performances were fairly new at that stage so people may have been more impressed with the video than the band turning up in the studio. I have never seen a studio performance for TO...

ArrGee · ArrGee

Just noted that they have started to publish details of the Live at the Marquee series for 2015. Given that the best reunion gig (well in my opinion it was) took place there, should they return? They haven't played in Ireland at all this year, whilst last year they played to two full houses in Dublin an...

Mark L · Mark L

My view shows a post last night but nothing there?

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/search/40/20?q=boomtown+

ArrGee · ArrGee

Set lists etc.

bigbosscentral · bigbosscentral

Pete promised a few 'surprises' in London. Fingers-crossed Gerry Cott is one of them. I wondered if like last year they will have a saxophone player for Rat Trap so perhaps, Joey will be back as well? Hope so. It's great to have Howard Hughes in the set. Personally, just so I get to hear as many Rats songs l...

ArrGee · ArrGee

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.361477193951928.1073741868.319800091452972&type=3

Jules · Jules

There are a number of Tweets (including one by Chris Evans) that the Rats have confirmed CarFest 2015. That's both North and South - Hampshire and Cheshire. I'm hoping so, this 2014 South was over my birthday weekend.

. Time will tell if this is true. -- Edited by Jules on Monday 22nd of September 20...

TIMBO · TIMBO

All the reviews of the concerts have been very complimentary so far......LIVE REVIEW: Boomtown Rats, o2 Academy, BournemouthLIVE REVIEW: Boomtown Rats, o2 Academy, Bournemouthshare on Facebookshare on Twittershare on Google+email(0) commentsprint First published 14:23 Saturday 8 Novemb...

TIMBO · TIMBO

No forgotten sound for Boomtown RatsPublished on the 02 November 2014 15:43Published 02/11/2014 15:43 comments Be the first to comment The Boomtown Rats performing at The Assembly, Leamington Spa, October 28 2014 ?On A Night Like This...? Thirty five years on, almost to the day, having last...

Jules · Jules

http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/pubs/sir-percy-florence-shelley

ArrGee · ArrGee

Set lists etc.

manatthetop · manatthetop

To all you Rat lover's get down to the above store this is going for £3 where would you get it And it has a 6 page booklet with it all you reading

Jules · Jules

I've seen some photos from these packages. Aren't you supposed to meet the band? Two members seem to be missing.

Mark L · Mark L

An old article I've found mentions the Rats being banned from the Dublin National Stadium and then Dublin Corporation went and banned them from playing some Christmas concerts at the city's Tivoli club (with the support of the local police, a residents' association and a local trade association....

TIMBO · TIMBO

I don't know if anyone else was listening to 5 Live this evening at around 6.30pm, but the Boomtown Rats had a very bizarre mention during the news programme. A reporter was building up to the Crystal Palace versus Sunderland match that was kicking off later that evening, and whilst referring to Su...

ArrGee · ArrGee

If you are planning to go to Cambridge, it has almost sold out. I did my usual messing around on the website and tried to book 10 tickets and was told there weren't that many left. Only when I went down to 6 did they become available and then the site showed it as sold out until I released the tickets. Now t...

Jules · Jules

Meet up from 3.30 pm - very early doors at 6 pm http://www.youngs.co.uk/pubs/angel-and-greyhound Beware that parking might not be easy for this. There was a car park behind the pub we are meeting in, but I'm not sure whether it is still open. student accommodation is being built there. I will try to...

ArrGee · ArrGee

papyrus scroll set lists etc. This is on Halloween and is the 39th anniversary of the Rats first ever gig.

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://www.u2theearlydayz.com/boomtown-rats.html The band were working under the name of Mark Skid and the Y Fronts. They were offered the chance of a gig at Bolton St. Tech. This was a "free gig". Geldof turned down the offer on the rule that "we'll do nothing for free we're not h...

manatthetop · manatthetop

Don't give me peace and love from the good lord above (Just great)

ArrGee · ArrGee

set lists etc.

ArrGee · ArrGee

Set lists, morning prayers, etc

ArrGee · ArrGee

Just in case you mistakenly go to The Great Hall

ArrGee · ArrGee

Add set lists etc. here

ArrGee · ArrGee

Set Lists, Locomotive numbers etc.

ArrGee · ArrGee

Set lists, afternoon tea meet ups etc.

Jules · Jules

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=654661784654172&substory_index=0&id=651490998304584

ArrGee · ArrGee

As suss suggested, twenty songs to choose from, but feel free to nominate others. I have picked the previously unaired songs from the first two LPs, singles and some B-sides, in fact those that realistically could be performed. You can vote for all twenty, but then the poll has little or no point. M...

ArrGee · ArrGee

The Us sets were pared down, but now it looks like the UK sets are going the same way. I reckon about half a dozen songs have fallen by the wayside since the Polo Club only to be replaced by the eponymous song. The Barton/Bradbury Rats were longer. By the time they get to London, it'll probably Eva Bra...

bigbosscentral · bigbosscentral

Hi, I'm going to Dublin for the first time. And wanted some advice of unmissable places of Rats history. I don't know the town. I am thrilled to be going to such a fantastic city. Thanks for your help.

ArrGee · ArrGee

Add set lists etc. here

ArrGee · ArrGee

Add set lists etc. here

ArrGee · ArrGee

Instead of dropping three songs, I reckon they should add three. List is not exhaustive, so feel free to nominate others. Make your choice... -- Edited by ArrGee on Wednesday 22nd of October 2014 08:57:58 AM

Mark L · Mark L

Fantastic performance of the above at Wulfrun Hall in the encore together with Diamond Smiles and The Boomtown Rats.

ArrGee · ArrGee

So Modern #2 Best of #8. (also #5 in punk chart behind Ramones, Pistols and Jam) back to boomtown and the box set are at #57 and #61 would be interested to know what sort of sales that translates into. Maybe the Rats are popular after all.

noelindublin · noelindublin

'What a way to spend a Sunday night' indeed . Geldof's voice seems fine and strong, just not sure why he stays rooted to the spot during a song in which he should move around a bit. Anyway who'd have ever thought we would see this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7BXXM_l9ZQ

manatthetop · manatthetop

Geldof was on this show today

ArrGee · ArrGee

Add set lists etc. here

Mark L · Mark L

Garry was on BBC Radio Stoke earlier this week talking in depth about the early days and the 'reconciling' of the last couple of years. Like Clockwork and Mondays played. Nothing earth shatteringly new for fans but he spoke nicely about enduring friendships and being there for Bob after all that has h...

ArrGee · ArrGee

Now the cat is well and truly out of the bag... Anyway, for those not in the know, The newest incarnation of the Rats (Crowe, Roberts, Geldof, Briquette, Beale and Dunn) played a full set at Hurtwood Park Polo Club last night. They playedEva BraunClockworkNeon HeartShe's Gonna Do You In (with Geld...

thewolfinwales · thewolfinwales

Right then guys/gals who's going to Wolves then?? Maybe we could organise a meet up in one of the bars...

Jules · Jules

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LIu81SI31gU&feature=youtu.be

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/11165796/Bob-Geldof-I-blame-myself-for-Peach...

ArrGee · ArrGee

... I would like a double vinyl release of any concert recording circa 1978.

Melv · Melv

Reported in The Sun- "Rock legend Sir Bob Geldof and The Boomtown Rats will perform at Butlin's for the first time when they headline the Great British Alternative Music Festival at Skegness in October 2014" Prices for the 3 night break are from £119 per person, The Blockheads and From The...

bigbosscentral · bigbosscentral

Having seen on the facebook 'Kicks' was played- I am eager to learn what the other changes are and which songs were in each set

noelindublin · noelindublin

I've just made the decision to go to the London Forum gig and have booked my flights for Fri 7 November. It was a choice between this one and Oxford but I decided for London in the end. Had to choose before the flights started rocketing but came away with a decent priced flight to/from London on a weekend. L...

bigbosscentral · bigbosscentral

Just wondered if people had any thoughts. I think 'Dave' might come out.

Derek The Dane · Derek The Dane

The guy with the brown t-shirt IS BACK!!!!!!!!.My new t-shirt for London,ugly as poo but I had to do it.I hope to get it signed then I will put it on the wall with my brown Bob Geldof t-shirt.

Mark L · Mark L

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/5847118 details of the award bit vague in this but some interesting stuff on the return of the Rats and the forthcoming US dates. Plus Sting's Wiltshire pad.

noelindublin · noelindublin

No not the anniversary of Irish independence, something far more important. 2016 will be the 40th anniversary of the Rats formation (or is it October 1975?) Geldof mentioned before Rat Trap at Guildford something like 'it's a Rat Trap, we've been telling you this for the last 40 years.......' Wheth...

BVD1965 · BVD1965

Hi there, Last month my wife and me went to Kent and Sussex for a short vacation. For the first time driving with my own car in the UK (we come from The Netherlands), so Keep Left!!! (Oh my god, why don't you have more motorways, 100 mph, please!!!). Unfortunately, there was no possibility to come to Engl...

Jules · Jules

Just watching TOtP2, 1970s - recorded in the 00s, stars doing their old 70s Tracks. Alice Cooper has the same snakeskin suit on. Does Bob have his cast off lol?

wordmeester · wordmeester

I'm sure it was the beer hawkers at ****wick that put this mess together. Had us stand round until just past midnight for the band to hit the stage and leave not long after 105am. No sax player (recorded sax off the synth) was cheesy; sound was pretty ****ty and that stupid friggin "The Boomtown Rat...

ArrGee · ArrGee

@Suss, Are you going? If so, are you going to recreate the Someone's Looking cover?

-- Edited by ArrGee on Thursday 18th of September 2014 12:11:22 PM

ArrGee · ArrGee

For those who go, drop us a line or two....

Mark L · Mark L

Digital Spy reports the 2014 autumn tour will be accompanied by a new album entitled Ratlife, which will be a compilation of classic Boomtown Rats tracks and unheard additions. No release date as yet.

noelindublin · noelindublin

In the 26 years since the Rats last played together I always think about the younger generation who have gotten into the Boomtown Rats but have never seen them play live. Surely this reunion is a chance to let those 'newbies' get a chance to see what the band is like live. It's so easy to take for granted th...

ArrGee · ArrGee

Not sure if the sale is still on, but it is available at this price. https://www.concertlive.co.uk/product.php?id=182We were proud to have recorded Irish Icons The Boomtown Rats at two dates of their exclusive reunion tour throughout the UK & Ireland in 2013!After over 25 years, the Rat...

noelindublin · noelindublin

hi I was just thinking perhaps the worst Rats video is for Elephants Graveyard. The songs theme is the Miami race riots/ Liberty beach riots may 1980 which the Rats allegedly witnessed. Its quite a good song but the video is at odds with the subject matter as we see the band basically partying on the bea...

ratta · ratta

hi people,just heard the crewe gig has been shelved til jan 09,im gutted. cheersRat

Jules · Jules

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/when-the-brand-plays-on-9...

ArrGee · ArrGee

I reckon Mondays and Rat Trap are a given as the two most famed Rats tracks, but what next? Spotify has Banana Republic, but I don't know. Do They Know It's Christmas? doesn't count nor does The Great Song of Indifference. You decide..... Some options to vote for, but feel free to suggest others but...

Mark L · Mark L

Just been browsing You Tube. Interesting that 3 non-single songs from TFAOS are posted with the album cover as the profile pic and have different view counts. Is this any guide to how well regarded the tracks are or just random? Admittedly, Wind Chill Factor was posted in 2008 and has received over 20,...

Jules · Jules

Support band confirmed for this gig: http://www.wolvescivic.co.uk/-/show-details/102867. https://www.facebook.com/officialrepublica I didn't know who they were until I listened. Better than Patrik, maybe. I hope! I'm also hoping for a greater variety of support this year.

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://www.irishcentral.com/culture/entertainment/Ash-added-to-the-line-up-for-NYC-Big-Session-Gig.html

ArrGee · ArrGee

Sunday 25th May 2014 - Plymouth Volkfest Newnham Park,Plymouth,Devon PL7 5BN Saturday 31st May 2014 - The Kings Arms, Pub Lane, All Cannings Wiltshire Sunday 1st June 2014 - Wychwood Festival, Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Saturday 7th June 2014 - Gloucester Hall, Fort R...

manatthetop · manatthetop

Should see the rats on this as they were big time by then

manatthetop · manatthetop

How great is this wee song Just love this. Been starting to play this 1st album alot again Just like finding this album all over again. I really do think the Rats are really up there with the best of them. I get my kicks from you

ArrGee · ArrGee

Free track from the man who played sax on Joey.... When U Get Back [Music Download] From the album The Thrill Has Not Gone (The Best Of) By: Albie Donnelly's Supercharge Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.

manatthetop · manatthetop

Would love to see this song on cd. Think it's a great wee number

diffbrook · diffbrook

Anyone know where this mix of Up al night came from??? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab3-O-jd_Jc Is it a mix left over from Toni Visconti, or has someone produced a bootleg version?? -- Edited by diffbrook on Tuesday 16th of September 2014 12:18:38 PM

manatthetop · manatthetop

Know what I don't. get Why did the long mix of Rat trap, Mondays, Banana republic. Not come out in 12 ins mix. We had House on fire long mix Someone's looking at you single mix Tonight Dave and Drag me down same as the singles I feel I am going of on one here But you all know what I mean

suss · suss

Been asked to alert those who haven't seen them at gigs to the fact that Harrington jackets can be special ordered @ approx £60 if interested. Example shown below. All sizes available; if it's any guide this one was, I'm told, an XL and around 44" . Also been asked to co-ordinate any interest so R...

diffbrook · diffbrook

I'm thinking more of V Deep here. I doubt the Album would have been radically different, but perhaps Garry would have been more marginalised? I think ITLG would have had a more guitar base than it already did.

manatthetop · manatthetop

Have to say how great are these two songs So full of energy. Talk about the rats they were born to burn,

IrelandCalling · IrelandCalling

Greetings to all in Boomtown, This week is absolutely Boomtown week in my house; have been spinning all of their albums and quite a few Live bootlegs, as well as DVD's, all of this of course along with attending the fantastic show last Saturday Night 'In the Long Grass' is the lone Rats' album I never too...

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://www.u2theearlydayz.com/boomtown-rats.html I never knew about Dirty Weekend!

Mark L · Mark L

In a similar vein to the post I just made, the official videos on You Tube for The Elephant's Graveyard and Never in a Million Years have received just under 6000 and just over 10,000 hits each respectively. How can this be? Graveyard reached 26 on the charts and Million Years disappeared after flirtin...

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	Video Killed The Radio Star - Sky Arts 1 (Preview) http://www.skyarts.co.uk/tv-guide/?epgSearchQuery=Video+Killed+The+Radio+Star&epgMethod=search	ArrGee	45	9595	Fri Nov 21 1:53 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	Tuesday 18th November 2014 - LONDON Maida Vale - BBC Radio 4 Mastertapes ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Meeting Place - The Gerry Cott Arms (a.k.a. Truscott Arms), 55 Shirland Rd, London W9 2JD4pm - pre queue; 9pm - post queue The Boomtown Rats will be the featured artists on a forthcoming edition of BBC Radio 4s Mastertapes, the series which looks back at a key album from an artists career. This reco...	ArrGee1991	133	38757	Fri Nov 21 11:55 AM, 2014 by ArrGee
	How good is the Rats reunion? (Preview) On a scale of 1 to 10, it's about 26 for me So far we have....Small gigs at Polo club and a pubBig gigs at the Isle of Wight and Cork, plus ChagstockTwo new songsLots of good interviewsA UK and Ireland tour where they play virtually sold out dates in London and DublinAnd a rarely broadcast concert on TV a...	ArrGee	58	3557	Thu Nov 20 6:04 PM, 2014 by Jules
	Who actually played the sax on Rat-Trap?? (Preview) i know it's Bob on the video but was it him when they recorded it? I've got a picture of Johnie playing the sax too.	Jodie	11	14912	Wed Nov 19 9:25 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	Questions for Bob, Pete, Simon and Garry - Mastertapes (Preview) There are few of us (well at least five) heading to Maida Vale next Tuesday. So does anyone have have any questions they'd like to ask? ...there will be a chance for you to put your questions to Bob Geldof, Pete Briquette, Simon Crowe and Garry Roberts themselves. Questions could be about A Tonic...	ArrGee	14	1605	Wed Nov 19 2:34 PM, 2014 by noelindublin
	Hospital World (Preview) Having a clear out and came across a gig review from March '78. Half of it is unfortunately missing, but the reviewer talks of 'Clockwork' - emphasises the Rats' understanding of light and shade and then two other songs 'Blind Date' and 'Hospital World' which sounded pretty ordinary compared to 'Eva...	Mark L	7	1333	Wed Nov 19 10:25 AM, 2014 by ArrGee
	A meet and greet for Children in Need (Preview) if someone has spare cash or is looking for an Xmas pressie' maybe you'd want to do this: Children in Need - Mastertapes Auction	Jules	13	1750	Fri Nov 14 5:55 PM, 2014 by Jules
	Tonight -Remix (Preview) Walked into a second hand record shop today and spotted 12" Tonight. Difference being that it was a remix version done by renowned reggae producer Dennis Bovell. It was a white label for promotional use but it had the usual cover but with remix by Bovell. So it seemed like it was due for public rele...	diffbrook	4	1092	Fri Nov 14 4:15 AM, 2014 by Mark L
	Absolutely Fcuking Mega at The Isle of Wight (Preview) There in spirit anyway. They kept showing a guy in a absolutely fcuking mega Rats T Shirt. Where can I get one of them? Eva BraunClockworkNeon HeartShe's Gonna Do You InSomeone's Looking At YouLookin' After No 1Mondays All above were broadcast on You Tube. Which I guess leaves She's So Modern, Mar...	ArrGee	31	3547	Fri Nov 14 4:01 AM, 2014 by Mark L
	Mondays TOTP (Preview) Does anyone know if the Rats did a normal studio performance of Mondays on TOTP or did they just show the video. I know video performances were fairly new at that stage so people may have been more impressed with the video than the band turning up in the studio. I have never seen a studio performance for TO...	noelindublin	2	1190	Fri Nov 14 3:49 AM, 2014 by Mark L
	Any chance of a Marquee gig in 2015? (Preview) Just noted that they have started to publish details of the Live at the Marquee series for 2015. Given that the best reunion gig (well in my opinion it was) took place there, should they return? They haven't played in Ireland at all this year, whilst last year they played to two full houses in Dublin an...	ArrGee	3	832	Thu Nov 13 5:06 PM, 2014 by Jules
	Who is Lyme Lady in the Bob Geldof section and where is her post? (Preview) My view shows a post last night but nothing there?	Mark L	4	892	Wed Nov 12 12:17 AM, 2014 by JoanOfArc
	All the times Geldof/Rats has been on the BBC according to Radio Times (Preview) http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/search/40/20?q=boomtown+	ArrGee	3	1110	Tue Nov 11 1:35 PM, 2014 by Mark L
	Sunday 9th November 2014 - EXETER Lemon Grove (Preview) Set lists etc.	ArrGee	5	969	Mon Nov 10 12:47 PM, 2014 by ArrGee1991
	London Surprises? (Preview) Pete promised a few 'surprises' in London. Fingers-crossed Gerry Cott is one of them. I wondered if like last year they will have a saxophone player for Rat Trap so perhaps, Joey will be back as well? Hope so. It's great to have Howard Hughes in the set. Personally, just so I get to hear as many Rats songs l...	bigbosscentral	9	1317	Mon Nov 10 9:15 AM, 2014 by ArrGee
	King Biscuit Flower Hour (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.361477193951928.1073741868.319800091452972&type=3	ArrGee	13	1679	Sun Nov 9 1:10 PM, 2014 by Jules
	2015 Rumours (Preview) There are a number of Tweets (including one by Chris Evans) that the Rats have confirmed CarFest 2015. That's both North and South - Hampshire and Cheshire. I'm hoping so, this 2014 South was over my birthday weekend. . Time will tell if this is true. -- Edited by Jules on Monday 22nd of September 20...	Jules	14	3432	Sun Nov 9 1:05 PM, 2014 by Jules
	Another decent review from Bournemouth..... (Preview) All the reviews of the concerts have been very complimentary so far......LIVE REVIEW: Boomtown Rats, o2 Academy, BournemouthLIVE REVIEW: Boomtown Rats, o2 Academy, Bournemouthshare on Facebookshare on Twittershare on Google+email(0) commentsprint First published 14:23 Saturday 8 Novemb...	TIMBO	1	861	Sat Nov 8 6:22 PM, 2014 by Mark L
	Review from the Leamington Spa Courier (Preview) No forgotten sound for Boomtown RatsPublished on the 02 November 2014 15:43Published 02/11/2014 15:43 comments Be the first to comment The Boomtown Rats performing at The Assembly, Leamington Spa, October 28 2014 ?On A Night Like This...? Thirty five years on, almost to the day, having last...	TIMBO	0	935	Sat Nov 8 4:22 PM, 2014 by TIMBO
	Thursday 6th November 2014 - BOURNEMOUTH O2 Academy (Preview) http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/pubs/sir-percy-florence-shelley	Jules	3	959	Sat Nov 8 11:37 AM, 2014 by Jules
	Tuesday 4th November 2014 - LEICESTER O2 Academy (Preview) Set lists etc.	ArrGee	6	828	Fri Nov 7 9:01 AM, 2014 by Melv
	Best of £3 at sainsburys and Amazon (Preview) To all you Rat lover's get down to the above store this is going for £3 where would you get it And it has a 6 page booklet with it all you reading	manatthetop	14	2163	Thu Nov 6 3:35 PM, 2014 by Mark L
	VIP packages (Preview) I've seen some photos from these packages. Aren't you supposed to meet the band? Two members seem to be missing.	Jules	10	1141	Wed Nov 5 11:24 AM, 2014 by Lisa
	Ireland ban (Preview) An old article I've found mentions the Rats being banned from the Dublin National Stadium and then Dublin Corporation went and banned them from playing some Christmas concerts at the city's Tivoli club (with the support of the local police, a residents' association and a local trade association....	Mark L	4	3718	Tue Nov 4 9:55 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	Boomgtown Rats on 5 Live (Preview) I don't know if anyone else was listening to 5 Live this evening at around 6.30pm, but the Boomtown Rats had a very bizarre mention during the news programme. A reporter was building up to the Crystal Palace versus Sunderland match that was kicking off later that evening, and whilst referring to Su...	TIMBO	6	1851	Tue Nov 4 4:19 PM, 2014 by Mark L
	Monday 3rd November 2014 - CAMBRIDGE Junction (Preview) If you are planning to go to Cambridge, it has almost sold out. I did my usual messing around on the website and tried to book 10 tickets and was told there weren't that many left. Only when I went down to 6 did they become available and then the site showed it as sold out until I released the tickets. Now t...	ArrGee	8	1686	Tue Nov 4 9:25 AM, 2014 by ArrGee
	Saturday 1st November 2014 - OXFORD - O2 Academy (Preview) Meet up from 3.30 pm - very early doors at 6 pm http://www.youngs.co.uk/pubs/angel-and-greyhound Beware that parking might not be easy for this. There was a car park behind the pub we are meeting in, but I'm not sure whether it is still open. student accommodation is being built there. I will try to...	Jules	15	1795	Mon Nov 3 7:58 PM, 2014 by manatthetop
	Friday 31st October 2014 - PORTSMOUTH Pyramids (Preview) papyrus scroll set lists etc. This is on Halloween and is the 39th anniversary of the Rats first ever gig.	ArrGee	10	1137	Sat Nov 1 11:51 AM, 2014 by Jules
	Happy 39th Birthday! (Preview) http://www.u2theearlydayz.com/boomtown-rats.html The band were working under the name of Mark Skid and the Y Fronts. They were offered the chance of a gig at Bolton St. Tech. This was a "free gig". Geldof turned down the offer on the rule that "we'll do nothing for free we're not h...	ArrGee	2	727	Fri Oct 31 3:20 PM, 2014 by Mark L
	Best line from any Rats song (Preview) Don't give me peace and love from the good lord above (Just great)	manatthetop	58	3003	Thu Oct 30 7:08 PM, 2014 by Mark L
	Wednesday 29th October 2014 - BRISTOL O2 Academy (Preview) set lists etc.	ArrGee	6	904	Thu Oct 30 5:19 PM, 2014 by Jules
	Tuesday 28th October 2014 - LEAMINGTON SPA Assembly (Preview) Set lists, morning prayers, etc	ArrGee	7	1258	Wed Oct 29 3:16 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	Venue Change - NOW The Lemon Grove, Exeter University (Preview) Just in case you mistakenly go to The Great Hall	ArrGee	0	715	Tue Oct 28 11:39 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	Thursday 23rd October 2014 - LIVERPOOL O2 Academy (Preview) Add set lists etc. here	ArrGee	12	1305	Mon Oct 27 6:31 PM, 2014 by Jules
	Sunday 26th October 2014 - LINCOLN Engine Shed (Preview) Set Lists, Locomotive numbers etc.	ArrGee	5	911	Mon Oct 27 4:05 PM, 2014 by Scottie
	Saturday 25th October 2014 - MANCHESTER Ritz (Preview) Set lists, afternoon tea meet ups etc.	ArrGee	18	1511	Sun Oct 26 11:34 AM, 2014 by Jules
	Store signings - So Modern (Preview) https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=654661784654172&substory_index=0&id=651490998304584	Jules	10	1351	Fri Oct 24 4:57 PM, 2014 by Jules
	What songs should the Rats (and Geldof for that matter) add to their set? (Preview) As suss suggested, twenty songs to choose from, but feel free to nominate others. I have picked the previously unaired songs from the first two LPs, singles and some B-sides, in fact those that realistically could be performed. You can vote for all twenty, but then the poll has little or no point. M...	ArrGee	11	1582	Fri Oct 24 3:25 PM, 2014 by jamieuka
	Why are the live sets getting shorter? (Preview) The Us sets were pared down, but now it looks like the UK sets are going the same way. I reckon about half a dozen songs have fallen by the wayside since the Polo Club only to be replaced by the eponymous song. The Barton/Bradbury Rats were longer. By the time they get to London, it'll probably Eva Bra...	ArrGee	12	1156	Fri Oct 24 10:25 AM, 2014 by do the rat
	Boomtown Rats places of interest in Dublin for a Rats fan. Please advise me. (Preview) Hi, I'm going to Dublin for the first time. And wanted some advice of unmissable places of Rats history. I don't know the town. I am thrilled to be going to such a fantastic city. Thanks for your help.	bigbosscentral	11	1796	Thu Oct 23 4:25 PM, 2014 by bigbosscentral
	Wednesday 22nd October 2014 - SHEFFIELD O2 Academy (Preview) Add set lists etc. here	ArrGee	11	1572	Thu Oct 23 2:53 PM, 2014 by bigbosscentral
	Monday 20th October 2014 - GLASGOW O2 ABC (Preview) Add set lists etc. here	ArrGee	31	1648	Wed Oct 22 4:04 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	If the Rats could play three new songs in their set, what would you like to hear? (Preview) Instead of dropping three songs, I reckon they should add three. List is not exhaustive, so feel free to nominate others. Make your choice... -- Edited by ArrGee on Wednesday 22nd of October 2014 08:57:58 AM	ArrGee	4	728	Wed Oct 22 1:11 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	It's all the Rage debuts at Wolverhampton! (Preview) Fantastic performance of the above at Wulfrun Hall in the encore together with Diamond Smiles and The Boomtown Rats.	Mark L	26	4281	Tue Oct 21 9:55 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	Two hits CDs in top ten Amazon New Wave chart. (Preview) So Modern #2 Best of #8. (also #5 in punk chart behind Ramones, Pistols and Jam) back to boomtown and the box set are at #57 and #61 would be interested to know what sort of sales that translates into. Maybe the Rats are popular after all.	ArrGee	4	983	Tue Oct 21 3:21 PM, 2014 by Mark L
	All The Rage Live Newcastle (Preview) 'What a way to spend a Sunday night' indeed . Geldof's voice seems fine and strong, just not sure why he stays rooted to the spot during a song in which he should move around a bit. Anyway who'd have ever thought we would see this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7BXXM_l9ZQ	noelindublin	1	798	Tue Oct 21 2:33 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	Steve wright show (Preview) Geldof was on this show today	manatthetop	12	1856	Mon Oct 20 6:35 PM, 2014 by manatthetop
	Sunday 19th October 2014 - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE O2 Academy (Preview) Add set lists etc. here	ArrGee	13	978	Mon Oct 20 3:57 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	Radio Stoke (Preview) Garry was on BBC Radio Stoke earlier this week talking in depth about the early days and the 'reconciling' of the last couple of years. Like Clockwork and Mondays played. Nothing earth shatteringly new for fans but he spoke nicely about enduring friendships and being there for Bob after all that has h...	Mark L	1	569	Mon Oct 20 1:58 PM, 2014 by noelindublin
	Hurtwood Park Polo Club - Saturday 4th May (Preview) Now the cat is well and truly out of the bag... Anyway, for those not in the know, The newest incarnation of the Rats (Crowe, Roberts, Geldof, Briquette, Beale and Dunn) played a full set at Hurtwood Park Polo Club last night. They playedEva BraunClockworkNeon HeartShe's Gonna Do You In (with Geld...	ArrGee	79	4538	Sat Oct 18 5:41 PM, 2014 by Derek The Dane
	Saturday 18th October 2014- WOLVERHAMPTON Wulfrun Hall (Preview) Right then guys/gals who's going to Wolves then?? Maybe we could organise a meet up in one of the bars...	thewolfinwales	37	3175	Fri Oct 17 1:47 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	Boomtown bits and bobs from Butlins (Preview) http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LIu81SI31gU&feature=youtu.be	Jules	8	1077	Fri Oct 17 1:45 PM, 2014 by Jules
	Bob Geldof: I blame myself for Peaches' death (Preview) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/11165796/Bob-Geldof-I-blame-myself-for-Peach...	ArrGee	2	719	Thu Oct 16 4:05 PM, 2014 by manatthetop
	If the Rats have to bring out another record... (Preview) ... I would like a double vinyl release of any concert recording circa 1978.	ArrGee	12	1383	Wed Oct 15 12:49 PM, 2014 by noelindublin
	Friday 10th October 2014 to Monday 13th October 2014- Butlin's Skegness (Preview) Reported in The Sun- "Rock legend Sir Bob Geldof and The Boomtown Rats will perform at Butlin's for the first time when they headline the Great British Alternative Music Festival at Skegness in October 2014" Prices for the 3 night break are from £119 per person, The Blockheads and From The...	Melv	56	6656	Tue Oct 14 1:03 PM, 2014 by diffbrook
	Butlins- please can someone post both setlists? (Preview) Having seen on the facebook 'Kicks' was played- I am eager to learn what the other changes are and which songs were in each set	bigbosscentral	18	1116	Tue Oct 14 12:30 PM, 2014 by suss
	Best gig autumn 2014 (Preview) I've just made the decision to go to the London Forum gig and have booked my flights for Fri 7 November. It was a choice between this one and Oxford but I decided for London in the end. Had to choose before the flights started rocketing but came away with a decent priced flight to/from London on a weekend. L...	noelindublin	22	1188	Sun Oct 12 10:17 PM, 2014 by thewolfinwales
	What setlist changes do people expect for the upcoming 2014 dates? (Preview) Just wondered if people had any thoughts. I think 'Dave' might come out.	bigbosscentral	33	2446	Sun Oct 12 8:19 AM, 2014 by Jules
	The guy with the brown t-shirt (Preview) The guy with the brown t-shirt IS BACK!!!!!!!!.My new t-shirt for London,ugly as poo but I had to do it.I hope to get it signed then I will put it on the wall with my brown Bob Geldof t-shirt.	Derek The Dane	1	733	Sat Oct 11 5:32 PM, 2014 by Mark L
	Ivor Novello award 10/10/14 (Preview) http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/5847118 details of the award bit vague in this but some interesting stuff on the return of the Rats and the forthcoming US dates. Plus Sting's Wiltshire pad.	Mark L	2	731	Sat Oct 11 5:30 PM, 2014 by Mark L
	2016 and all that (Preview) No not the anniversary of Irish independence, something far more important. 2016 will be the 40th anniversary of the Rats formation (or is it October 1975?) Geldof mentioned before Rat Trap at Guildford something like 'it's a Rat Trap, we've been telling you this for the last 40 years.......' Wheth...	noelindublin	6	2615	Wed Oct 8 1:58 PM, 2014 by Mark L
	Nothing changed? Same songs, same set lists, same clothes, another compilation CD??? (Preview) Hi there, Last month my wife and me went to Kent and Sussex for a short vacation. For the first time driving with my own car in the UK (we come from The Netherlands), so Keep Left!!! (Oh my god, why don't you have more motorways, 100 mph, please!!!). Unfortunately, there was no possibility to come to Engl...	BVD1965	6	1261	Mon Oct 6 7:12 PM, 2014 by Jules
	Snakeskin suit (Preview) Just watching TOtP2, 1970s - recorded in the 00s, stars doing their old 70s Tracks. Alice Cooper has the same snakeskin suit on. Does Bob have his cast off lol?	Jules	1	3185	Thu Oct 2 5:49 PM, 2014 by manatthetop
	Waited 25+ Years for a 60-Minute Set??? (Preview) I'm sure it was the beer hawkers at **wick that put this mess together. Had us stand round until just past midnight for the band to hit the stage and leave not long after 105am. No sax player (recorded sax off the synth) was cheesy; sound was pretty **ty and that stupid friggin "The Boomtown Rat...	wordmeester	12	1110	Wed Oct 1 10:03 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	Friday 26th September 2014 - New York, USA (Preview) @Suss, Are you going? If so, are you going to recreate the Someone's Looking cover? -- Edited by ArrGee on Thursday 18th of September 2014 12:11:22 PM	ArrGee	31	1569	Mon Sep 29 5:15 PM, 2014 by Mark L
	Sunday 28th September 2014 - Boston, USA (Preview) For those who go, drop us a line or two....	ArrGee	3	863	Mon Sep 29 4:55 PM, 2014 by Jules
	New Boomtown Rats album 2014 ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Digital Spy reports the 2014 autumn tour will be accompanied by a new album entitled Ratlife, which will be a compilation of classic Boomtown Rats tracks and unheard additions. No release date as yet.	Mark L	106	4746	Fri Sep 26 1:44 AM, 2014 by Mark L
	For those who missed out first time (Doing It Right) (Preview) In the 26 years since the Rats last played together I always think about the younger generation who have gotten into the Boomtown Rats but have never seen them play live. Surely this reunion is a chance to let those 'newbies' get a chance to see what the band is like live. It's so easy to take for granted th...	noelindublin	27	1256	Thu Sep 25 1:02 PM, 2014 by Jules
	The Boomtown Rats Live in the UK 2013 £4 each + Rewind download for £2 extra - 24 Hour Sale (Preview) Not sure if the sale is still on, but it is available at this price. https://www.concertlive.co.uk/product.php?id=182We were proud to have recorded Irish Icons The Boomtown Rats at two dates of their exclusive reunion tour throughout the UK & Ireland in 2013!After over 25 years, the Rat...	ArrGee	0	672	Thu Sep 25 9:56 AM, 2014 by ArrGee
	Elephants Graveyard video( guilty!) (Preview) hi I was just thinking perhaps the worst Rats video is for Elephants Graveyard. The songs theme is the Miami race riots/ Liberty beach riots may 1980 which the Rats allegedly witnessed. Its quite a good song but the video is at odds with the subject matter as we see the band basically partying on the bea...	noelindublin	10	1635	Wed Sep 24 10:09 PM, 2014 by Mark L
	crewe (2008) cancelled (Preview) hi people,just heard the crewe gig has been shelved til jan 09,im gutted. cheersRat	ratta	8	2350	Wed Sep 24 12:12 AM, 2014 by Mark L
	Rats minus Boomtown minus Bob = Hard times? (Preview) http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/when-the-brand-plays-on-9...	Jules	2	1281	Tue Sep 23 11:40 PM, 2014 by Mark L
	What would you say the third most well known Rats song is? (Preview) I reckon Mondays and Rat Trap are a given as the two most famed Rats tracks, but what next? Spotify has Banana Republic, but I don't know. Do They Know It's Christmas? doesn't count nor does The Great Song of Indifference. You decide..... Some options to vote for, but feel free to suggest others but...	ArrGee	9	1452	Tue Sep 23 11:36 PM, 2014 by Mark L
	Popularity of non-single tracks from TFAOS (Preview) Just been browsing You Tube. Interesting that 3 non-single songs from TFAOS are posted with the album cover as the profile pic and have different view counts. Is this any guide to how well regarded the tracks are or just random? Admittedly, Wind Chill Factor was posted in 2008 and has received over 20,...	Mark L	13	1185	Tue Sep 23 6:26 PM, 2014 by manatthetop
	Saturday 18th October - Wolverhampton (Preview) Support band confirmed for this gig: http://www.wolvescivic.co.uk/-/show-details/102867. https://www.facebook.com/officialrepublica I didn't know who they were until I listened. Better than Patrik, maybe. I hope! I'm also hoping for a greater variety of support this year.	Jules	2	752	Tue Sep 23 4:22 PM, 2014 by Scottie
	Ash to support Rats in New York (Preview) http://www.irishcentral.com/culture/entertainment/Ash-added-to-the-line-up-for-NYC-Big-Session-Gig.html	ArrGee	3	766	Tue Sep 23 1:13 PM, 2014 by noelindublin
	Rats 2014 Dates ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Sunday 25th May 2014 - Plymouth Volkfest Newnham Park,Plymouth,Devon PL7 5BN Saturday 31st May 2014 - The Kings Arms, Pub Lane, All Cannings Wiltshire Sunday 1st June 2014 - Wychwood Festival, Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Saturday 7th June 2014 - Gloucester Hall, Fort R...	ArrGee	111	9626	Mon Sep 22 3:57 PM, 2014 by Jules
	Top of the tops 1979 on bbc4 9 to 10 (Preview) Should see the rats on this as they were big time by then	manatthetop	5	873	Sun Sep 21 10:41 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	Kicks (Preview) How great is this wee song Just love this. Been starting to play this 1st album alot again Just like finding this album all over again. I really do think the Rats are really up there with the best of them. I get my kicks from you	manatthetop	1	838	Sun Sep 21 10:37 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	Albie Donnelly's Supercharge (Preview) Free track from the man who played sax on Joey.... When U Get Back [Music Download] From the album The Thrill Has Not Gone (The Best Of) By: Albie Donnelly's Supercharge Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.	ArrGee	0	676	Thu Sep 18 12:01 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	Europe looked guly (Preview) Would love to see this song on cd. Think it's a great wee number	manatthetop	4	984	Wed Sep 17 7:02 PM, 2014 by manatthetop
	UP all night - different mix (Preview) Anyone know where this mix of Up al night came from??? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab3-O-jd_Jc Is it a mix left over from Toni Visconti, or has someone produced a bootleg version?? -- Edited by diffbrook on Tuesday 16th of September 2014 12:18:38 PM	diffbrook	2	2953	Wed Sep 17 7:41 AM, 2014 by manatthetop
	12 ins singles (Preview) Know what I don't. get Why did the long mix of Rat trap, Mondays, Banana republic. Not come out in 12 ins mix. We had House on fire long mix Someone's looking at you single mix Tonight Dave and Drag me down same as the singles I feel I am going of on one here But you all know what I mean	manatthetop	15	834	Mon Sep 15 7:15 AM, 2014 by manatthetop
	Limited edition Rats Harrington jackets (Preview) Been asked to alert those who haven't seen them at gigs to the fact that Harrington jackets can be special ordered @ approx £60 if interested. Example shown below. All sizes available; if it's any guide this one was, I'm told, an XL and around 44" . Also been asked to co-ordinate any interest so R...	suss	13	1301	Fri Sep 12 2:39 PM, 2014 by Jules
	How different would the Rats music have been if Gerry had stayed? (Preview) I'm thinking more of V Deep here. I doubt the Album would have been radically different, but perhaps Garry would have been more marginalised? I think ITLG would have had a more guitar base than it already did.	diffbrook	9	900	Thu Sep 11 9:04 AM, 2014 by ArrGee
	Born to burn and Can't stop (Preview) Have to say how great are these two songs So full of energy. Talk about the rats they were born to burn,	manatthetop	8	1065	Wed Sep 10 12:43 AM, 2014 by Mark L
	IN THE LONG GRASS - Thoughts / Reviews (Preview) Greetings to all in Boomtown, This week is absolutely Boomtown week in my house; have been spinning all of their albums and quite a few Live bootlegs, as well as DVD's, all of this of course along with attending the fantastic show last Saturday Night 'In the Long Grass' is the lone Rats' album I never too...	IrelandCalling	54	8904	Tue Sep 9 11:11 AM, 2014 by manatthetop
	Some interesting reading on the Rats early days (Preview) http://www.u2theearlydayz.com/boomtown-rats.html I never knew about Dirty Weekend!	ArrGee	5	620	Tue Sep 9 1:06 AM, 2014 by Mark L
	The one that got away (Preview) In a similar vein to the post I just made, the official videos on You Tube for The Elephant's Graveyard and Never in a Million Years have received just under 6000 and just over 10,000 hits each respectively. How can this be? Graveyard reached 26 on the charts and Million Years disappeared after flirtin...	Mark L	14	1257	Sat Sep 6 6:11 PM, 2014 by Mark L
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