dforbes
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Sons of Dan/ fourgoodmen extravaganzaCould you all find out from the various fan sites, who would be up for attending the Sons of Dan/ fourgoodmen gigs ( two on the same day) This will include a matinee show ( around 5pm) then a late show *doors open around 10pm) Sons of Dan onstage around 11pm, then fourgoodmen, followed by aftershow party, all at the Classic Grand on Jamaica street Glasgow.The date to be announced, but I think you can work that one out. Tickets will be around £15.00 for an all day ticket, or £10.00 for only one show. Great guest artiosts to be confirmed ( Loretta will be pleased)....
 Santa 
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Jean Genie
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I'll forward the great news on.. Hope this is a Spear connection we are talking about Derek.. It would be good to see Craig Adams model the headwear he wore at Crewe after the Saturday Westworld gig again!! 
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The Swede
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I would be happy to pay £20 if you set up a day like that the 28 December 
Sounds great and i know that Classic Grand will be sold out for both gigs!
//Patrik
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Loretta
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Re: Sons of Dan/ fourgoodmen extravaganza | dforbes wrote: | Could you all find out from the various fan sites, who would be up for attending the Sons of Dan/ fourgoodmen gigs ( two on the same day) This will include a matinee show ( around 5pm) then a late show *doors open around 10pm) Sons of Dan onstage around 11pm, then fourgoodmen, followed by aftershow party, all at the Classic Grand on Jamaica street Glasgow.The date to be announced, but I think you can work that one out. Tickets will be around £15.00 for an all day ticket, or £10.00 for only one show. Great guest artiosts to be confirmed ( Loretta will be pleased)....
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NO???????????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IS IT?????????????????????????????????????????????
Please say yes..............
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traceyb
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That sounds fantastic Derek. I am sure most of the travelling tribes will be keen to do both shows.
I wonder though if 11pm may be a bit early, not sure how long the SM gig will go for but seems a bit tight to finish the gig and get over to the next venue but am not sure how far the distance is etc. Anyway just something to think about, maybe an 11.30 start might be a little easier?
Again, thanks so much for doing the shows.........those of us coming from far away are just ecstatic
Tracey
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Loretta
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I am really looking forward to this very much .. esp... Sons of Dan 
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Jean Genie
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We've started a roll call on the Sosimpleminded forum to see who would be interested in the early, late or both shows.
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Thomas Black
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On Santa's knee.
this is asking alot but any chance of a London show?
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dforbes
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We are up for the cup, so don't count out a London show, of course, we would have to bring fourgoodmen too. Tracey, distance is not a problem, and we would hold back until we were sure everyone was there in time. Very exciting times indeed....and Loretta....YES
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billy
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is this for show around simple minds or for between xmas and new year?
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vickie
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YIPEE!!!
Brilliant news Derek, I'm sooo happy and yes, Ill be there for both shows!!
And as the Matinee show doesn't start 'tll 5, that'll give me loads of time to travel from Hexham.
I'm SO HAPPY to be finally going to my first show!!!!!
Thanks so much guys, you've made the Vickster a very happy gal lol!
XXXXXXXXXX
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andyi
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This sounds fantastic - I would definately want to go to both shows - hello again to everyone
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alissa20
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Hiya Derek,
Another vote from me for a LONDON FGM/SoD show. Traveling from the States for SM but can't be away long enough for Glasgow. Would groveling be undignified?
Hopefully, Alissa
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Will
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try and stop me being there,one of the Highlights of the festive period for the past few years!!
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happycat30
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If these Shows are on the 4th December - I will make both !
If it is on the 28th - I have to pass that one - cause I can`t afford to travel there twice..... *sigh* 
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ElizabethMinds
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Derek, am I still allowed in?
If so, we (Mum (Aglia) and myself) will be at both!
(Will we be buying the tickets at the Classic Grand?)
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Willemina
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This sounds like such a amazing day, depending on a few things I will try my best to come over for this .
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ALI BIN TABNAB
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Roll on...
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Loretta
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| dforbes wrote: | We are up for the cup, so don't count out a London show, of course, we would have to bring fourgoodmen too. Tracey, distance is not a problem, and we would hold back until we were sure everyone was there in time. Very exciting times indeed....and Loretta....YES
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You have made an ol lady very happy
Thank you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Lore
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There seems to be some confusion re the date...
I - like most people - assumed that this was the extravaganza planned for the day of the Glasgow SM gig (which is the 4th December, I think), but on the Myspace bulletins posted through Mick's and SoD's account it says 28th December  .
Unfortunately, there won't be any 'end of year' festivities in Glasgow for me, given all the traveling in the UK end of November/early December.
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ElizabethMinds
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That's exactly what I was thinking Lore... 
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Willemina
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Ohhh I am thinking 4th of december aswell.
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Will
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Well I was going by the Myspace bullitin,28th!!...?????
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Loretta
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I think the plan is for the 4 Dec.. in regards to the Minds concert in Glasgow the same time..
I shall be there also at the end of year gig on 28th
Double Do's
That will do for me!
I am sure Santa will fill us all in
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Willemina
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Their FaceBook pages also says 28th of December  . I don't think I can make it then, to busy at my house end of December with xmas and mine and my daughters birthdays. Also the flights are twice as expensive (4th dec. 75 euro's 28th 156 euro's) , bugger.
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Kelley
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thats my bad Willemina!
Sorry I have loads on my plate at the moment and a tour just starting and loads more going on.
28th of Aug for the radio show .. not the gig at the Classic Grand!
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Willemina
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Thanks for clearing that up Kelly .
People that work hard DO make mistakes so please don't worry about it,
I get dates mixed up all the time and I am not even busy .
Soooooo happy its the 4th for this 4GM/SoD gig .
You take care now kelly and thanks for all the brilliant work you do.
lots of love Willemina xxx
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Jean Genie
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Cheers Derek.. and good news from the Sosimpleminded forum, looks like there is plenty of interest there too
I'll forward a list (if someone else doesn't beat me to it!!) in a week or so, so you can get an idea of the numbers
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Willemina
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Okay everything is sorted and I will be there with my friend Denise - to BOTH , can't wait.
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dforbes
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The Extravaganza is on the 4th of December. The same day as the Minds play Glasgow. Unfortunately Mick, Brian and myself were not asked to perform with the other two Original members of Simple Minds on the tour, but we wish them nothing but the best for the coming tour. We, Mick , Brian and Derek (myself), have decided to play the shows on that day, so that all Minds fans will have the chance to come along and see and meet us, playing, and at the aftershow party, which goes on until 3am. Yes it's a pity that things didn't work out with the Original scenario, but what a day the 4th of December will be for all our loyal fans. 'Sons and Fascination anyone?..... All welcome for the party of the year...
Derek
ps. The Xmas Show is also booked for the 28th of December
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vickie
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Thank's again Derek!
Well, first thing tommorow, I'll pop my holiday form to my boss as there is NO WAY I'm missing the 4th & 28th December lol!
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ElizabethMinds
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Great news Derek, I'm not used to staying up late, I'll drink some coffee!
I assume tickets can be bought on the day at the Classic Grand?
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Victoria NZ
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Sons and Fascination? Really? All of it? (Or even most of it?)
S&F was the first Simple Minds album I ever bought.
I heard (and saw) the "Love Song" video for the first time, on TVNZ's "Radio With Pictures" late one Sunday night in nineteen-eighty-mumble, and I will never forget those few minutes. Along with most of NZ, I'd never heard of Simple Minds before.
I remember feeling an instant connection with the music, like someone had hooked me up to the national grid, flicked a switch, and the world was suddenly a much, much brighter, and infinitely more interesting, place.
So the next day at lunch time I raced down to the nearest Queen Street record shop, and bought S&F. Played it over and over that night after work, and then went straight back the next day and bought "Empires and Dance".
"Sons and Fascination" is still my favourite album. Ever. By anyone.
Wonderful news, Derek. Thank you.
(Oh, and I'll be going to both shows. btw, how do we book, or do we just pay at the door?)
Boing, boing, boing ........
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Loretta
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| dforbes wrote: | The Extravaganza is on the 4th of December. The same day as the Minds play Glasgow. Unfortunately Mick, Brian and myself were not asked to perform with the other two Original members of Simple Minds on the tour, but we wish them nothing but the best for the coming tour. We, Mick , Brian and Derek (myself), have decided to play the shows on that day, so that all Minds fans will have the chance to come along and see and meet us, playing, and at the aftershow party, which goes on until 3am. Yes it's a pity that things didn't work out with the Original scenario, but what a day the 4th of December will be for all our loyal fans. 'Sons and Fascination anyone?..... All welcome for the party of the year...
Derek
ps. The Xmas Show is also booked for the 28th of
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"Sons and Facsination" .. only the best album ever...
I actually dont want to work today I am that excited
Thankyou xxxx
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dforbes
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You can definitely pay at the door, or via the Classic Grand website and the usual outlet ie. Ticket Scotland. James will confirm all this shortly...and yes Elizabeth..you are sorted, don't worry....
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dream attack
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Hope we can get the definitive date sorted out soon, as I'll need to make arrangements for my two 'kids' to go into kennels, arrange flights (I believe Sleazy Jet no longer fly into Abbotsinch?) and accomodation for the gig - could always batter a policeman after the gig and get ma B&B free, of course!
I've been back in Scotland 5 days in the last 9+ years ...
But to recall the glory days of Sons and Fascination et al? I'LL BE THERE!!!
[EDIT] Doh! Rule #1 - Read the thread thoroughly before posting! 28th December, that's going to be great! [END EDIT]
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dream attack
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Okay, flights booked on KLM. Willemina, I don't know where you were getting your quotes from but I'm paying €258 inclusive for the return flights (23 December - 2 January). I could have got it slightly cheaper (about €10 cheaper!) if I left at something stupid like 5.50 a.m. from Glasgow ... errrr ... NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Room booked at the SAS Radisson round the corner for the 28th December. Tried the Malmaison first, but, HOW F*CKING MUCH?!!!
Just got to sort out the 'kids' kennel arrangements and kennel cough shots and it's ALL sorted!
Is it easy to score hash, smack, crack, coke, speed, acid and ecstasy in Glasgow or is this a "Bring Your Own" sort of 'do'?
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dforbes
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the 28th of December is the fourgoodmen Xmas show. I don't know yet if Sons of Dan will be playing then, but we are definitely playing on the 4th of December to coincide with the Minds fans being in town..
both shows will be excellent..
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Loretta
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Have a lovely weekend Derek, see you at Retrofest xx
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Willemina
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| dream attack wrote: | Okay, flights booked on KLM. Willemina, I don't know where you were getting your quotes from but I'm paying €258 inclusive for the return flights (23 December - 2 January). I could have got it slightly cheaper (about €10 cheaper!) if I left at something stupid like 5.50 a.m. from Glasgow ... errrr ... NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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I paid 60 euro for a return flight .
I just have a look around at cheap flights on the internet (Ryan Air, EasyJet) and you can get were you want to VERY cheap most times. I always fly with those two and never had problems .
And NO I am not flying rediculous times, my RyanAir flight on the 3rd to Prestwick is landing at 18:10 and when I am going back with EasyJet on the 6th to Amsterdam its landing at 15:30.
It is true though that all the flights around the 28 are more expensive then the ones in the beginning of december.
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ElizabethMinds
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Yay, I'm sorted! 
Thank you guys so much for organising all this for everyone, it's gonna be a very wild/fun night!!
Lots of love!!! XXXX
...Oh, yes, we'll be at both too!
AND who will be playing at the matinee gig?
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dream attack
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| Willemina wrote: |
I just have a look around at cheap flights on the internet (Ryan Air, EasyJet) and you can get were you want to VERY cheap most times. I always fly with those two and never had problems .
And NO I am not flying rediculous times, my RyanAir flight on the 3rd to Prestwick is landing at 18:10 and when I am going back with EasyJet on the 6th to Amsterdam its landing at 15:30.
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Willemina, it looks to me as though Ryanair only fly from Brussels-Prestwick and Edinburgh - Amsterdam for Sleazy Jet. I live 20 minutes ddor-to-concourse from Schiphol, so I ain't spending 3 hours travelling to Brussel's Airport to save a few Euro.
If this info is incorrect, please let me know, but have just looked on both websites.
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Willemina
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| dream attack wrote: | | Willemina wrote: |
I just have a look around at cheap flights on the internet (Ryan Air, EasyJet) and you can get were you want to VERY cheap most times. I always fly with those two and never had problems .
And NO I am not flying rediculous times, my RyanAir flight on the 3rd to Prestwick is landing at 18:10 and when I am going back with EasyJet on the 6th to Amsterdam its landing at 15:30.
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Willemina, it looks to me as though Ryanair only fly from Brussels-Prestwick and Edinburgh - Amsterdam for Sleazy Jet. I live 20 minutes ddor-to-concourse from Schiphol, so I ain't spending 3 hours travelling to Brussel's Airport to save a few Euro.
If this info is incorrect, please let me know, but have just looked on both websites. |
I am flying from Weeze .....Germany which is only 1 hour and 15 minutes from were I live (my lovely hubby will get me there). And yes back from Edinburgh to Amsterdam with Easyjet (my dear friend who is also my B&B whenever I am in Glasgow will bring me to Edinburgh Airport. .
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dream attack
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| Willemina wrote: | | dream attack wrote: | | Willemina wrote: |
I just have a look around at cheap flights on the internet (Ryan Air, EasyJet) and you can get were you want to VERY cheap most times. I always fly with those two and never had problems .
And NO I am not flying rediculous times, my RyanAir flight on the 3rd to Prestwick is landing at 18:10 and when I am going back with EasyJet on the 6th to Amsterdam its landing at 15:30.
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Willemina, it looks to me as though Ryanair only fly from Brussels-Prestwick and Edinburgh - Amsterdam for Sleazy Jet. I live 20 minutes ddor-to-concourse from Schiphol, so I ain't spending 3 hours travelling to Brussel's Airport to save a few Euro.
If this info is incorrect, please let me know, but have just looked on both websites. |
I am flying from Weeze .....Germany which is only 1 hour and 15 minutes from were I live (my lovely hubby will get me there). And yes back from Edinburgh to Amsterdam with Easyjet (my dear friend who is also my B&B whenever I am in Glasgow will bring me to Edinburgh Airport. . |
Thanks, Willemina. Well, a 5 minute walk from the door of my hut to the local NS station, and a 15 minute train journey to Schiphol and the same on my return, seems preferable to crossing borders to save a few bucks. However, that said, living where you live, probably quicker than getting to Schiphol for you.
Enjoy both the gigs.
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traceyb
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Hi Derek
Just to keep you updated, from those who have posted on SoSimpleMinded.com, we currently have 22 for both shows plus another 5 who have said yes for the late show but possibly try to do the early one as well.
I have just bumped it so hopefully some more will add their names in the next few days.
cheers
Tracey
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Jean Genie
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I've listed those who have already indicated their plans on the thread that Wilhelmina has started. (Talk about great minds thinking alike Tracey, not to mention the fools who will seldom differ!!)
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