3rd October concert in Milan

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

3rd October concert in Milan

Scottie · Loudmouth

As it is free, you could take us all with you.

I "announced" the 3 Oct. concert on myspace weeks ago.

-- Edited by Scottie at 23:01, 2006-09-19

rekamakovics · In the Long Grass

So it is 100% that it will happen.
Unfortunatelly I can't go.

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

Scottie wrote:

As it is free, you could take us all with you.

I "announced" the 3 Oct. concert on myspace weeks ago.

Is it open to allcomers? I though it was invite-only.

16th September: Bob at MTV day Bologna Italy to
speak and to announce 3rd October concert in Milan

Now I see Geldof did turn up in Bologna, but did he announce any details? I couldn't find it, maybe he changed his mind.

http://www.mtv.it/community/forum/music/forum_show.asp?id=1769910&fid=181&tid=0&subSection=05&id_topic=8

http://www.mtv.it/music/eventi/mtvday2006/fotodiary.asp

And what's this with the myspace exclusive? Are we not worthy? No one mentioned it here until I did.

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

rekamakovics wrote:

So it is 100% that it will happen.
Unfortunatelly I can't go.

In the world of Geldof, no concert is 100% certain. I'm not sure anyone will turn up this time. Geldof's comments on the radio with regard to the concert were disparaging to say the least.

rekamakovics · In the Long Grass

Well It isn't on the official site. Neither does the Spanish one.

Scottie · Loudmouth

I did put it here, as soon as he announced it on Radio 2 recently. It is here somewhere. I don't know if it is invite only or not. I know it is only a 600 seater venue. Maybe with such a small venue, it is invite only. What a great opportunity to do a live DVD here. has nobody ever thought of doing one?

Scottie · Loudmouth

Scottie wrote:

He has just finished talking, mostly about the book, but also touched on Milan. He did not seem too concerned about it and was laughing. Italian websites were saying it was sold out. He is going back on 3 October to a 600 theatre to do a free show. Also mentioned an "Italian Fan Club". Will make a new album when he feels like it. Seemed like the same old Bob.

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

rekamakovics wrote:

Well It isn't on the official site. Neither does the Spanish one.

This is on the front page of the official site (scroll down)....

16th September: Bob at MTV day Bologna Italy to
speak and to announce 3rd October concert in Milan

My point is, did he actually announce this concert? (hence the confirmed? in the initial post). I checked mtv.it and there was no mention of it. There is no confirmation of the venue. Ok, he mentioned it on Radio 2, but again no real detail on that. And geldof.info said as shown above he was announcing it last Saturday. Is it invite only for those who bought tickets last time? Will they go? Will tickets be on sale?

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

I'm going, apparently.

Scottie · Loudmouth

Lucky, lucky you, girl. Hope you get to meet him. We want some good pics and a full review. And if he says one more time that he will do a new album "when I am ready", tell him we will all be in old folks homes by then!

-- Edited by Scottie at 15:52, 2006-09-23

-- Edited by Scottie at 18:08, 2006-09-23

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

Well he'll be in an old folks home before me, so he'd better sort one out soon. I hope to meet him at Cheltenham too.

What questions can I ask in Cheltenham?

I don't know who will be going to Milan other that us. Presumably others who from the Italian gigs, but there was only 345 people and not all will be able to make it again. So where are the rest of the 600?

Scottie · Loudmouth

You could ask if he has ever thought of updating his autobiography? I know he has said in the past that he never would. And what authors he likes to read? Is there any passage in a book that has really struck a chord with him and has inspired him? At Glasgow he quoted a passage from a book by a Scottish climber, somebody Murray, who I think died on the mountain. How would he like to be remembered? How does he relax and does he find it hard to relax, being the hyperactive person that he is?(As a teacher of 33 years, I think myself he has ADHD, but don't tell him).

I would like to ask him these things, but will probably never get the chance.

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

From what I read he's talking about Geldof in Africa. I need to think about askiing about something about that.

If I meet him there I'll mention Milan. If I meet him both times wonder if he'll recognise me the second time. When I saw him twice in a row before he remembered me

Scottie · Loudmouth

I have been at quite a few book festivals in Edinburgh and usually the Q and A session starts off about the book, but quickly descends into a free for all. And nothing is off limits. Does he like Africa because he can be anonymous there? And get some privacy? I have often thought that is the case. Do people there know who he is and what Live aid and Live 8 were all about ? What evidence has he personally seen there that Live aid actually made a difference?

Also you may find you are on the same flight as him and the boys there and back, and Ian and Tina, and Willo maybe. Though Bob will probably be first class.

rekamakovics · In the Long Grass

Unfortunately I can't go. Tina promised to help me to get there, but as usual she lied.
I always wanted to see Bob perform live. I don't know when will I have a chance to do that. I'm so depressed.

Can any of you help me?

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

Reka

Have you not seen him live yet? Maybe this won't be his last gig? If I can I'll ask him! If I am brave enough, have to be careful how I say it.

Scottie · Loudmouth

I can't think of anything Reka other than bypassing the official site and mail Bob's management direct on geldof@msn.com

Explain the situation to them, that you travelled to Milan from Hungary and that Bob himself told you to contact the website, but you have had no help. I can't think of anything else.

rekamakovics · In the Long Grass

-- Edited by rekamakovics at 12:10, 2006-09-25

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

Is that email address separate from .info?

Anyway hopefully we might be able to resolve it. I've sent you a couple of emails Reka which may help.

Scottie · Loudmouth

I believe it is separate. It goes straight to Willo and other managers, I have been told. I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong.

-- Edited by Scottie at 19:09, 2006-09-24

Tina McBain · Administrator

you are making heavy accustations there, when did i promise that to you. I do not lie, and i am extremely pissed off with this. Again, we try to do our best, and get kicked in the teeth for doing so. There has been notification on the website for a month about this gig, you havent contacted me in that time.

Please reply direct to me if you have any more to say on this, at admin@bobgeldof.info the msn address also comes to us so it makes no odds where you send your mail, we still get it first.

This job we do, involves dealing with over 300 emails a day, so some do slip through, but if it was important, i would have seen it i am sure.

Tina
bobgeldof.info

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

http://www.mtv.it/news/News_page.asp?ID=13148&NAME=Bob+Geldof&IDNEWS=18541

There is going to be a Performance stream on MTV.it. @ 21.30 local time

It will be possible to send questions to Bob Geldof on www.mtv.it/storytellers.

Maybe he will answer that question on Banana Republic this time.

rekamakovics · In the Long Grass

Thank you all for your help.

Who is going and where will you stay. If I will have the chance to be there it would be great if I could meet as much members of the forum as I can.

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

A meet up would be good. We'll have some spare time during the day.

Wes[Wolverhampton] · House on Fire

Liz and myself are going as are Jules and Howard.If you private message one of us we'll tell you where we are staying------------Ian

rekamakovics · In the Long Grass

I hoped that I could go, but there were no bus tickets left and thair isn't a trainto Milano.
Somebody please tell Bob thet unfortunatelly Reka from Hungary couldn't make it. Maybe someday I wil have the chance to meet him again and listen to him live.

Sorry Jule it looks like we can't meet in Milano, I will try to travel to London next year. We could meet with you and the others there.

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

Aw what a shame Reka. Keep trying, if not you will get there. I'll send him early birthday wishes from you. If I get to speak to him.

Never give up, you'll get to see him sometime.

rekamakovics · In the Long Grass

I wanted to meet him so much. I have a ticket now which worths nothing. I will probably can't use it at a nother concert. (Tina didn't reply again, maybe she hasn't got time) Pleas tell Bob if you can that want to meet him sometimes.

And if you can tell him that I gave a Geldof and Rats CD to our Prime Minister (Ferenc Gyurcsany) so maybe he has another fan.

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

That would be nice. I'm sorry it didn't work out for you this time. Never give up.

rekamakovics · In the Long Grass

I wonder how many were there. Maybe 100 people or less. Doesen't Bob realize people are working and going to school in this time of the year.

There were nothing about in on yahoo.it or news.google.it. Maybe it was cancelled too.

Scottie · Loudmouth

This was going out live on MTV, so I don't think he would have cancelled. Also it was an invited audience of supporters.

rekamakovics · In the Long Grass

Do you think I can use that ticket at another concert?
Bob still owes me a f***-ing concert.

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

I was there, it wasn't cancelled. It went out live on Italian MTV.

The theatre was full, a 400 seater. People got tickets, either because they had 'compensation' for the other Italian gigs or via an MTV website. I think there was some kind of competition. They were all Geldof fans, they knew all his songs. Only 6 of us from the UK as far as I was aware. I'll write up more later, just got in and am very tired.

The setting for the gig was lovely, it was held in a really nice building and the best part of Milan we saw!

Got to meet Bob and have a couples of kisses and a hug. Lots of photos.

rekamakovics · In the Long Grass

Did you tell him that I couldn't come although I wanted to?

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

I didn't tell him anything, didn't get a chance. Got a quick photo and he was away. You know what he's like. I also got a nice smile from him...

rekamakovics · In the Long Grass

HE PROMISED ME THE HE WILL MAKE SURE THAT I CAN BE AT THIS FREE CONCERT!!!!!!

HE PROMISED ME THE HE WILL MAKE SURE THAT I CAN BE AT THIS FREE CONCERT!!!!!!

HE PROMISED ME THE HE WILL MAKE SURE THAT I CAN BE AT THIS FREE CONCERT!!!!!!

HE PROMISED ME THE HE WILL MAKE SURE THAT I CAN BE AT THIS FREE CONCERT!!!!!!

This was my last chance.
I won't buy a Geldof concert ticket!!!!!

It's just not worth it. Buying a ticket and then spending everyday worring about if it will be cancelled or not.

Maybe later I will calm down, but right now I'm too angry.

I'm a University student 21 July was the best date for a concert. Bob never went to University how should he know?

(I wanted to meet Bob so if somebody has his telephone number or address email me.)

-- Edited by rekamakovics at 13:24, 2006-10-04

rekamakovics · In the Long Grass

It's good to hear atleast you had the chance to meet him.

Really, wow lucky you.

Any pics?

Next year I will probably in London. Maybe I will pop in for a cop o'tea at the Geldof house.

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

I have lots of photos, some not too good as there was a bright light right behind him! And a pic of him and me

. I'll see what I can do so you can see them all.

Let us know when you are coming over, maybe a few us could meet up. Maybe we could all go to Geldof's house for a cup of tea

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

I've uploaded 10 photos. I can only do 10 at once. They aren't great, the lighting on the stage was quite bright and right behind Bob. It was difficult to get shots without the light behind him.

http://www.fotothing.com/Julesk/

You can do a slide show. They aren't all of Milan, just the first 10. The ones of Dublin come from someone else (can't remember who and why I've hosted them on my fotothing!) and then there are a couple from Cardiff.

-- Edited by Jules at 15:38, 2006-10-04

-- Edited by Jules at 18:40, 2006-10-04

rekamakovics · In the Long Grass

I won't give up untill I can meet him and talk to him.

London next year.

Whenever it is a 100% sure that Geldof is at home, maybe I can even get an autograph from Jeanne. (I will try to bring the PM too)

I can listen to his music any time.

Great pictures especcially of you with bob.

-- Edited by rekamakovics at 18:24, 2006-10-04

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

Thanks

I'll post some more tomorrow.

A review will follow, but my tired brain can't deal with that much thinking right now.

-- Edited by Jules at 18:42, 2006-10-04

Pezi · Diamond Smiles

Really good photos, Julie !! Thanks for showing them. Were there many fans after the concert who wanted to get an autograph ? How long did you have to wait ? I wish I would have been able to attend this gig ....you lucky one....

All here are very curious to learn more from you about your "rendez-vous" with Bob !!

tinamcbain · Like Clockwork

Reka

You have a major memory problem i think. This is a synopsis of the past couples of weeks with regard to our communication,

You said i had lied to you - I didnt received the email from you with your details as requested to everyone. I did receive everyone else's, why would i leave you out? I asked again for your details.

Willo asked me to contact you and let you know we could et you there. He was going to get you a ticket and pay for you to go, as he has with the others.

You repsonded by telling me you hadn't a valid passport. We told you that you would possibly be able to go by train using your travel permit, and to get your ticket and willo would refund this to you.

You then told me you hadnt any money. That you are a poor student and that you couldnt get your ticket. It was only a couple of days before the concert. What did you want me to do. The offer was there for tickets and refund on travel.

With regard to your comment about Bob doing festival gigs, i have NO remit to organise/contact/book Bob's gigs. We are promoters ourselves. It doesnt work like that. Each Festival will have its own director, they know who they want at their event. So emails from various fans saying book this or book that is not effective.

Reka this is the LAST communication I am entering into with you. I will NOT respond to any emails, forum posts or other communication again. Please dont expect any response from me again.

Tina

musicmania · A Hold of Me

Glad the concert went ahead & you had a good time Jules, nice pictures

Joke · The Dutch One

Check out the MTV storytellers website for videos and pictures of the Milan gig!

I'm just watching now and it seems like they put the whole show online!

http://www.mtv.it/music/eventi/storytellers/geldof_scheda.asp

Great way to start the weekend

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

Please bear with me for the review. I have been nursing a very poorly and elderly pussy cat this week and we had to have her put down last night. I will get round to the review, but I need to get my head round my loss first.

Scottie · Loudmouth

Sorry to hear that Jules. It is horrible when a much loved pet passes away.

rekamarkovics · House on Fire

I hope she didn't suffer.

She must have had a wonderful life with a great owner like you.

I know how you feel my dog passed away a few months ago. and the worst she wouldn't have died if a doctor would examined her a week before.
(Everyone who has a pet remember if you notice somerthing unusuall take yourpet to the vet.(

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

She was 16 years old, very beautiful and scared. She suffered for a few days, but not so bad as the last day. She then deteriorated and I couldn't allow her to suffer the night and took her at 10 pm last night to the emergency vet. They offered some treatment which would make her feel better for an hour or so, but there was no point prolonging her agony. I just wanted to do the kinded thing.

Sorry this has gone off topic!

rekamarkovics · House on Fire

No problem really. It is better to write down or talk about thing that hurt you you will feel a little better after it

I'm better to after I wrote down how angry I am at BG and Co.

(I know it's not his fault, but still...)

-- Edited by rekamarkovics at 16:00, 2006-10-07

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

I've put a recent picture of Jessie up on my www.photothing.com/julesk which my neighbour took of her in August while I was in Amsterdam. They were looking after her. Yes she only had one eye in the end. She caught an infection 2 Christmases ago and managed to scratch her own eye.

rekamarkovics · House on Fire

She was really cute.

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

There is another one on myspace in my photos section. Looking adorable, as she was.

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

For my baby (no I didn't write it)

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die...

Tango · In the Long Grass

aww i'm sorry to hear about that too Jules

rekamarkovics · House on Fire

Geldof said this before the gig in Dubai: "The thing that profoundly excites me still after 30 years is being with my band and playing songs. What comes most naturally to me is to come here and play to anyone who'll see us.

Anyone if he is with 20 000 people.

-- Edited by rekamarkovics at 14:22, 2006-10-19

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

rekamarkovics wrote:

Geldof said this before the gig in Dubai: "The thing that profoundly excites me still after 30 years is being with my band and playing songs. What comes most naturally to me is to come here and play to anyone who'll see us.

Anyone if he is with 20 000 people.

-- Edited by rekamarkovics at 14:22, 2006-10-19

http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/06/04/11/10032274.html

He also said that he thought Sex, Age & Death was the best record he made. He was probably suffering from delusion that day.

rekamarkovics · House on Fire

Or was staninding too long in the hot sun.

musicmania · A Hold of Me

ArrGee wrote:

He also said that he thought Sex, Age & Death was the best record he made. He was probably suffering from delusion that day.

He says that quiet alot.. Does anyone here agree?? I personally think Deep in the Heart of Nowhere is his best solo album

rekamarkovics · House on Fire

I like Happy Club the best. The second is Deep In The Hearth Of Nowhere than Vegatarians of Love and the last is Sex, Age and Death.

Mayb for Bob SAD is the best because of that melancolic mood he is always in.

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

It is probably the one closest to Bob. He says it is like a diary. I can understand why it would mean the most to him. I'd have to think about which solo album was my favourite.

ArrGee1991 · Dave

musicmania wrote:

ArrGee wrote:

He also said that he thought Sex, Age & Death was the best record he made. He was probably suffering from delusion that day.

He says that quiet alot.. Does anyone here agree?? I personally think Deep in the Heart of Nowhere is his best solo album

The best record he made was one of the Rats first two albums. SAD may be his best solo album, but that would still only put it at 7th in the list of his best albums. Mondo Bongo and V Deep are far better.

And as for DITHON, that is a contender for the worst album ever. By anyone.