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[Shady]

Just got back from Brian at Newcastle/Gateshead Sage... OMG!!!!!! Still excited!!! THAT WAS AMAZING!!!!!!

I know how you feel, you can't beat a Brian Wilson show

[willy]

If that's not the greatest live show anywhere on the planet then I'm a chicken-and-ham pie 

[Shady]

If that's not the greatest live show anywhere on the planet then I'm a chicken-and-ham pie 

We all know the hits are faultless but what did you think of the Gershwin set?

Even better than the album in my opinion. Sounds fantastic live

[willy]

The Gershwin set — I agree it was so much better to witness it in concert. Almost faultless. Wonder if this has ever been filmed?

(Thought they might squeeze in a Disney toon but next time!)

[CarlTheVoice]

Really looking forward to next week now! I saw the BBs in July and it was the best gig I have been to, so if Brian tops that then all the 'top' bands of the moment have got their work cut out!

[Smilin Ed H]

I thought Brian sounded brittle during the Gershwin.  Wish he'd done it during the second half when he's always seemed more comfortable. Also wish he'd sing softer now and then.  Heroes and Villains, however, was stunning.

[Andrew G. Doe]

For them as is still undecided, tickets still to be had in London. Thus:

Friday 16th [85%]:
Front stalls - sold out
Rear stalls - 64 left
Balcony - 314
Boxes - sold out
Sides - sold out

Saturday 17th [92%]:
Front stalls - sold out
Rear stalls - 7
Balcony - 206
Boxes - sold out
Sides - sold out

Sunday 18th [77%]:
Front stalls - sold out
Rear stalls - 240
Balcony - 357
Boxes - sold out
Sides - sold out

[Smilin Ed H]

One other thing, he was playing a fair bit of piano last night, sometimes to the detriment of his singing because he looked down away from the mic on occasion.

[absinthe_boy]

I'll be there. I am quite recognisable, same size as Jeff Foskett was on the SMiLE tour. With my similarly rotund missus. Got box seats and am taking a large camera.

[Andy T]

Hi everyone, it's my first post here ,although I've been visiting this board regularly for 5 years and have been a BB fan for 20 years. How lucky we've been to receive such a variety of recent and forthcoming releases of BB and Brian material. I'm going to see Brian on Friday woo-hoo, rear stalls (KK-50 your welcome to say hi if you pass by!), don't care if the view's not great; at least i can say i was in the same room as him.
It's my 4th time I've been able to see Brian live; I've always left feeling grateful and amazed to listen to him perform-but have also felt damn, wish I'd have been able to say thanks to him personally for the wonderful and unique music he has given us; even in some hard times.
Have any of you been lucky enough to meet Brian for a few minutes after any of his concerts?
I'd love to as he's my only musical hero, but guess lots of us would and he probably wants to chill! Let's raise the roof for him each night at the RFH

Cheers

Andy

[smile-holland]

Just got back from Brian at Newcastle/Gateshead Sage... OMG!!!!!! Still excited!!! THAT WAS AMAZING!!!!!!

Hey Willy, I was there as well. Shame we didn't meet there. And I agree: it was a great performance. Not just BW and the band, but the venue also was perfect; the sound was great !

[MaxL]

Anyone know anything about whether or not there'll be a meet 'n' greet and whether plebs like myself have a shot at meeting Bri and the band?

[STE]

Yeah, usually there is

[Cliff1000uk]

Are there any get togethers after the aftershow's?

The tradition has been the Travel Inn but I haven't heard of anything happening unless I've missed it-it would be good to put some faces to names

[Andrew G. Doe]

I'm sure the usual suspects will foregather in the TI afterwards, although I hear tell Stu & Sue probably aren't attending this time.

[MaxL]

I'll be heading off to London tomorrow for the shows the day after and the day after that (the result of a poorly planned coach trip).

I'm not going with anyone so I guess before the show I'll just be in the bar sipping on a free 'Good-Ping Pong-Vibrations Martini Bianco' or a 'Rhapsody in Blue-Berry Cognac Martini'

[absinthe_boy]

I was thinking of hanging out in the bar before the gig, but the Mrs wants to dine at Los Iguanas in the South Bank Centre....fair enough as she's agreed to attend the concert when normally she runs a mile at live amplified music (can't stand the volume).

[SamMcK]

I'm off to see Brian LIVE tonight for the first time! 

[willy]

Dead jealous!!! You'll have a great time!!!  

[Shady]

I'm off to see Brian LIVE tonight for the first time! 

Man, you are gonna have a blast

[STE]

Second gig just finished!

[SamMcK]

Just got back, WOW that was MUCH better than I ever could have expected!  Brian seemed to be in top form and the band was 'Wonderful'! Heroes and Villains was a massive highlight as was Good Vibrations which was just the greatest thing to be a part of. Also Scott was amazing doing Sail On Sailor and Darian doing Darlin'. Brian said this was the first time they had done 'Surfer Moon' in 45 years, was this the first or second time he performed it in all that time? Also I normally hate Barbara Ann but it just seems so much better when Brian stands up to play bass on it!! He also performed bass on Fun, Fun, Fun and Surfin Usa', to top it all off the version of Love and Mercy must have been the best performance i've ever heard of that song. I'm so glad I went and if there's any Smiley Smile people who haven't seen this man Live, it is a must as he and his band are excellent. I may change my name to something else because I think I have a new favourite live performer. 

[Shady]

Really is nothing better than a Brian Wilson show..

Truly hope I get to see him again, twice was not enough this year 

[absinthe_boy]

Oh that was a GREAT show. My Mrs, who isn't more than a casual Beach Boy fan was dancing most of the time and shoting "BRIAN BRIAN BRIAN". The Gershwin set was presented immaculately, Brian was in good voice for all but a few short moments. The rest, you probably know what to expect. Brian was animated, vocally good to excellent and though his banter may be scripted it's delivered with enthusiasm - at least it was last night.

I shot some 677 photos....yes six hundred and seventy seven. Not once did I use a flash (unlike many other audience members).

A great time was had by all, at times the entire RFH was on it's feet dancing.

BTW who was the little girl dancing?

[MaxL]

Just got back from London. Wow, both shows I saw were inredible. Some great surprises on the setlist too (I posted the 16/9 one in the Concert Reviews section). I'm a little down that "In My Room" was cut, but since it seemed to make way for "The Surfer Moon" (ha) I'm not too displeased.