2009 gigs

Scottie · Loudmouth

2009 gigs

Scottie · Loudmouth

The Cuneo one is a Holocaust memorial concert. You can try translating this.
http://www.cuneocronaca.it/news.asp
There is a press conference on 15 January apparently.

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Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

Here is an online computer translation!! wink

Don't say I didn't warn you!!

MARTEDI' 27 ON THE THEATER BOX OF THE TOSELLI. The Concert of the Memory, reached this year the eighth edition, will have like host Bob Geldof, artist of international reputation already candidate to Nobel for the Peace, than it has engaged - organizing world-wide events like the LiveAid - for the sensibilizzazione and the solidarity in the comparisons of needyst. The artist will exhibit to the theatre Toselli di Cuneo 27 tuesdays January. In previous editions the theater box of the Toselli had already had protagonists Solomon Burke, Noa, Miriam Makeba, Antonella Ruggero and Nicholas Piovani. The event is promoted from the city Committee for the old Person and the Memory, in collaboration with the Common one of Wedge and the support of Foundation CRC.
Published the 10/01/2009 - Laws the article
Last 10
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Scottie · Loudmouth

What a wonderful, if badly translated review of Cuneo

Bob Geldof celebrates the memory and enchants the Toselli

It 'was a beautiful concert. So much so that everyone in the end, the gave her a standing ovation. He, Bob Geldof, guest of honor of the 'Concert of Remembrance', which took place yesterday evening at the theater Toselli, was capable of relaxation to the public. . Great credit must be given to Corrado Buffa, artistic director of the event. A difficult challenge, to bring to Cuneo, in the far, snowy north west, a little-known artist, perhaps, to the general public. Known more for having interpreted the part of the protagonist in the famous film 'The wall' by Alan Parker (1982), known for having organized in 1985 with Midge Ure, the now legendary Live Aid, a rock concert held in aid of 1985 simultaneously in London and Philadelphia, attended the first time in the history of music, the more personalities from the worlds of music and entertainment, Bob Geldof, it must be said, is also a musician of the highest.

. The evening, which was attended many authorities and associations linked to the resistance, was introduced by Mayor Alberto Valmaggia and Don Aldo Benevello. . He recalled the great tragedy consumatasi against hundreds of thousands of men and stressed the absolute need not to forget. Touching words, which was followed by a screening of the short memorial concert of 2005, which had seen the compianta Miriam Makeba perform on the stage of Toselli. Before Geldof, has enchanted the public with the soprano Angela Spotorno, accompanied by his sister Irene keyboard. he Spotorno, which boasts collaborations with Andrea Bocelli and Jose Carreras, has performed in a song and a piece of the nomads' The song of the child in the wind (Auschwitz) ', written by and Nomadi Guccini.

. Highlight the performance of Bob Geldof, accompanied by a great band.. Geldof spoke of genocide, emphasized how Europe has been the 'mother' of the most terrible planned extermination of human history, has underlined its commitment and the need to keep the attention on these events. He kicked off the concert because "you have to sing for all those who have died," he said. From that moment, for nearly two hours, there was only him. Histrionic and elegant, the Irish singer gave birth to a real show, full of energy and beauty. Equipped with a physicist by stilts, Geldof has enchanted with its extraordinary movements actor. Music, his, which combines the sounds even Celtic rhythms country, folk and rock. In short, a real spectacle. . Despite the difficulties of language, Bob Geldof came to the heart and 'belly' of all, by unleashing the present, especially in the final. The feeling was that of a young sixty that he enjoys playing (his hands can fly on the guitar) and, especially, has something to say to people of all ages, reflecting the fact that art, when they know to be vehicle of humanity, it is true beauty.

Barbara Simonelli Barbara Simonelli

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Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

That really reminds me of what I've been missing, by not having been to a gig for 2 years and 2 months. Bob HAS to do something that I can go to this year. Essential.

Scottie · Loudmouth

I know what you mean. I am having withdrawal symtoms as well. I want him to come and sing at my retiral do. If only!!

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Scottie · Loudmouth

CUNEO CONCERT VIDEOS NOW HAVE SEPARATE THREAD

Scottie · Loudmouth

A few more up.
5th June Katowice Poland
27th June Gent Belgium
5th Sept Frankfurt
5th Dec Mallorca

The Dubai one has disappeared. Can someone confirm is it on or off?
Thanks

Scottie · Loudmouth

The Dubai gig is still on the Irish Village website, so dont know what is happening.

Scottie · Loudmouth

Can anyone confirm a Nairobi gig for 31 July please? Thanks

musicmania · A Hold of Me

Every concert on his website is TBC. No mention of Nairobi there. I'd love to see Bob perform there as one of my friends is just back from a holiday in Kenya & Uganda & gave me great reviews of the nightlife in Nairobi. However my funds won't stretch past Ireland so I wish Bob would do a gig here.

Scottie · Loudmouth

On Pete's website, he lists Nairobi as a Geldof gig. That is what made me ask.

TheTopHat · The BoomTown Kid

Hey Musicmania,
I wish he would too!
I'd also love to see the boomtown rats ensemble make a gesture, least they not forget the old days!!!!!??????? think they have doh

nick

Scottie · Loudmouth

You know these tv programmes "An Audience With....... " They have different celebrities answering questions from an invited audience. I have always thought Bob would be a good subject for one of those. Bob could talk and sing to his heart's content. Good vehicle for his new album. Of course we would have to be in the invited audience!

toriapplejoy · House on Fire

that's for sure Scottie.

Scottie · Loudmouth

A few pics from Dubai
http://www.timeoutdubai.com/gallery/7167-bob-geldof-concert

Only the first few are of Bob, the others are the audience.

toriapplejoy · House on Fire

cool pics scottie.

Scottie · Loudmouth

Katowice on 5 June, FREE. The concert is to celebrate the 20 anniversary of the end of communism.

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

20 years, can't believe that

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

According to Pete the Nairobi gig is cancelled. Was it ever happening wink

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Scottie · Loudmouth

A fragmented video from Katowice. Our own Hipcio is right there taking pics
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Sd8Hnk62Zs

Joke · The Dutch One

The Katowice gig was very good, but no new songs yet cry

The band rehearsed "Dave" during the soundcheck, but in the end they didn't play it.

View my pictures here:

http://picasaweb.google.nl/jehettema/Katowice2?authkey=Gv1sRgCJrsiq_L_d-udA&feat=directlink

musicmania · A Hold of Me

Good pics Joke smile

Scottie · Loudmouth

There are 16 really good pics from Katowice on
http://muzyka.interia.pl/galerie/najnowsze/bob-geldof-dla-wolnosci-katowice-5-czerwca-2009/zdjecie/duze,1044257,15,1076064

Pete- you have really lost weight son, it shows!!!

musicmania · A Hold of Me

Oh this is making me nostalgic cry

It has being to long since I've seen Bob!!!!!

Joke · The Dutch One

I was in Genk yesterday for the free Genk On Stage festival. The band were only allowed one hour, so Bob cut all his speeches and a few of the songs from the regular set. Apart from not doing a soundcheck, there were more challenges like Niall not being there and Mark Hewins replacing Johnny on the guitar.
Considering all of this, it was a brilliant gig! biggrin

Here's a link to my pictures:
http://picasaweb.google.com/jehettema/Genk2762009?authkey=Gv1sRgCOuC7cTj9-rYLA&feat=directlink

musicmania · A Hold of Me

Good pics

Scottie · Loudmouth

There was a concert for the poor in Naples on Sunday, to coincide with the end of the G8 Bob was top billing.
there are some videos on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0tmEM2hIeQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UU2CU7G5iwc&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNKaIFhqWbs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh-t-KZSOyE&feature=related