Back to Boomtown - Isle of Wight?

noelindublin · Loudmouth

Back to Boomtown - Isle of Wight?

IrelandCalling · Never In A Million Years

It was tremendous seeing the Rats on SkyArts over the weekend from the Isle of Wight!!

Only two songs, but will check YouTube later for more, they sounded great; and Geldof 'dancing' and jumping around, obviously having a wonderful time

I checked set-list, and some I say said they played the song, others they didn't - anyone heard the new song?

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

Which songs did they broadcast on Sky Arts? Downgraded my subscription recently so I no longer get it, but did see most of the show via You Tube.

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

The obvious two on Sky Arts.

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

Jules wrote:
The obvious two on Sky Arts.

Ah, I saw Mondays, but not Rat Trap. I don't suppose anyone recorded it.

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

I have. Not to disk yet. When I do I can copy it.

suss · In the Long Grass

IrelandCalling wrote:
I checked set-list, and some I say said they played the song, others they didn't - anyone heard the new song?

They encored with 'The Boomtown Rats' but to my knowledge the 'Back to Boomtown' track hasn't been aired yet. Only just over a month to wait if it isn't played or leaked though...

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

Oh yes, I meant to say that.

Hope it's not more drum and base/dance stuff. More rock pleeeeaaaaassseeeee.

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

Jules wrote:
I have. Not to disk yet. When I do I can copy it.

Brilliant! I can make a CD of what I have of Isle of Wight courtesy of Bobi G.

noelindublin · Loudmouth

Jules wrote:
Oh yes, I meant to say that.

Hope it's not more drum and base/dance stuff. More rock pleeeeaaaaassseeeee.

The 'drum and bass' is more likely influenced by Pete than Bob. Garry said in an interview that he and Geldof were trading guitar riffs, so hopefully it will come good at some stage, and we can have some new songs. I suspect that most of the songs with 'rat' in the title will end up on the cutting room floor, and we will see an album with a variety of subject matters and lots to talk about.

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

Bass not base

. Yes, I hope you're right. They won't appeal to Drum and bass fans, as an old new wave/alternative. I'm sure The Boomtown rats is a bit of fun but time to leave it there.

noelindublin · Loudmouth

IrelandCalling wrote:
It was tremendous seeing the Rats on SkyArts over the weekend from the Isle of Wight!!
Only two songs, but will check YouTube later for more, they sounded great; and Geldof 'dancing' and jumping around, obviously having a wonderful time
I checked set-list, and some I say said they played the song, others they didn't - anyone heard the new song?

Hi IC are you going to the gig in Cork. Saw the Rats at the warm up near Crawley a few weeks ago, and the were brilliant. Maybe best is yet to come!

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

Anyone who is a friend of mine on Facebook, please look at my personal page.

IrelandCalling · Never In A Million Years

Thanks very much for the info, I am very much looking forward to hearing this new Rats track!

Noel - I am unbelievably missing out on the Rats gig in Cork, almost can't believe it myself given how big a fan I am. There is a conference on that day in Dublin, and the department here are heavily involved, I couldn't even get a half day. But - it's almost out of the realm of possibility that this Dublin band don't add a Dublin date, so I await in hope

I've been spreading the Rats gospel actually, my family in law in Japan are BIG fans now, I introduced to them last year and when I was over in February/March they were palying them a lot! Some of their friends are becoming fans too :)

noelindublin · Loudmouth

IrelandCalling wrote:
Thanks very much for the info, I am very much looking forward to hearing this new Rats track!

Noel - I am unbelievably missing out on the Rats gig in Cork, almost can't believe it myself given how big a fan I am. There is a conference on that day in Dublin, and the department here are heavily involved, I couldn't even get a half day. But - it's almost out of the realm of possibility that this Dublin band don't add a Dublin date, so I await in hope

I've been spreading the Rats gospel actually, my family in law in Japan are BIG fans now, I introduced to them last year and when I was over in February/March they were palying them a lot! Some of their friends are becoming fans too :)

They have a date pencilled in for Belfast in October and I'd imagine the there will be a Dublin date at some stage. If not then getting across to the Uk is a very feasible option, where there are dates in lots of the big cities. I hope to get to a few of the UK dates in October.

I will be heading over to the gig at Chagford, nr Exeter. They are headlining on 20 July in front of 5000 people. Have all my tickets and hotel booked.

IrelandCalling · Never In A Million Years

I can't wait to see them, I've been a big fan since 2004 after seeing Bob perform at the Vicar Street Venue just around the time the reissued Rats albums came out. I went out and bought some of them after that gig and marvelled at how brilliant they were!!

I will have to wait for October so, but, it'll be worth it; I never thought I'd see a reformed Rats and a chance to see them

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

IrelandCalling wrote:
I am unbelievably missing out on the Rats gig in Cork, almost can't believe it myself given how big a fan I am. There is a conference on that day in Dublin, and the department here are heavily involved, I couldn't even get a half day.

How long does it take to get to Cork from Dublin. They won't be on until 9pm and there should be tickets available on the day. Well I hope so, otherwise I'll have my ear pressed against the tent.

noelindublin · Loudmouth

IrelandCalling wrote:
Unfortunately Dublin to Cork is a fair distance, you're talking 3 + hours, and I may be stuck here with that conference until after 6pm.

I'll just have to wait for an announcement for Dublin!

On the night of July 5th instead of unfortunately not seeing the Rats, I've agreed to accompany two super Quo fans to the 'Bula Quo' movie^

Train varies between 2 hrs 35 mins and 2hrs 45 mins. Wi Fi on trains, loos, food, legroom. The most civilised way to travel. The trains on the Dublin to Cork line are very impressive- best on the Irish rail network.

I got a return ticket to Cork for 32 euros. Like flights you just need to book early.

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IrelandCalling · Never In A Million Years

Unfortunately Dublin to Cork is a fair distance, you're talking 3 + hours, and I may be stuck here with that conference until after 6pm.

I'll just have to wait for an announcement for Dublin!

On the night of July 5th instead of unfortunately not seeing the Rats, I've agreed to accompany two super Quo fans to the 'Bula Quo' movie^

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

IrelandCalling wrote:
Unfortunately Dublin to Cork is a fair distance, you're talking 3 + hours...
The first hour is just getting out of Dublin! Once I had to drive from Dublin airport and spent an hour getting on the road to Cahir. Went home via Cork, a lot easier.

manatthetop · In the Long Grass

Talking of the above. Was in Easton's today with my son, when a mag caught my eye called Classic pop. (Well it was the rats name that caught my eye really). And for the 1st time in along time, I bought a pop mag. Strange thing what the rats getting back together makes you do. Any way a guy called John Earls give's the new best off cd the thumb's up. And not only that he has given a good review of the two new songs. Rock on.