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diastereo
11-25-2007, 09:02 PM
Hi. I've finally joined after almost two years of lurking! What do you guys think about thr prospect of James playing this year? They've been playing a bunch of shows in the the UK, but none in the States.
They're one of my favorite bands and I would LOVE to see them again. I saw them once in 1994.
What do you guys think are the prospects of them playing in 2008?
bballarl
11-25-2007, 09:04 PM
I would enjoy them.
sacleonard
11-25-2007, 09:47 PM
Hi. I've finally joined after almost two years of lurking! What do you guys think about thr prospect of James playing this year? They've been playing a bunch of shows in the the UK, but none in the States.
They're one of my favorite bands and I would LOVE to see them again. I saw them once in 1994.
What do you guys think are the prospects of them playing in 2008?
I saw them at WOMAD in 1993... they were excellent live. An afternoon slot on the main stage would be fun.
matildawong
11-25-2007, 10:04 PM
I would love love love to see them.
And I seem to be following you around this board tonight, diastereo.
captncrzy
11-26-2007, 06:28 AM
I don't know about the prospects but that would be cool.
clarky123
11-26-2007, 06:54 AM
No. I don't think they should play the only song they are famous for. What ya going to do for the rest of the time!
MarkO
11-26-2007, 09:33 AM
Their 'Seven' album is superb. I'd like to see them in '08.
Did they have any hit in the US other than Sit Down ?
matildawong
11-26-2007, 10:22 AM
I don't know about hits but Laid got video-play.
fatbastard
11-26-2007, 11:59 AM
He always seems to tour Europe but never over here.
ivankay
11-26-2007, 12:10 PM
James would be great. Now allow me to share a James story:
i used to work at a radio station known as Mars Fm in the early 90's. We had a contest where we were going to take a busload of listeners to San Diego to see James. It was a fun ride down, but when we got there, found out the club was 21 and over. This left a good number on our bus unable to get in. i volunteered to stay behind and hang with the young un's. i bought some beer and we hung out until one of the band's people told us the band wanted to do something for the people who came all the way down and couldn't get in. He walked us all to the back alley way and opened up the doors so we could hear and see the show. Then Tim Booth (the singer) said "This next song is for our friends out in the alley" and James began "Sit Down". Tim went through the club, out into the alley, and sat with us for a couple of verses. It was one of the best concert moments of my life. Bonus: they gave us all t-shirts.
Oh, "Born of Frustration" was a good radio hit for them back then.
PlayaDelWes
11-26-2007, 12:11 PM
James has lots of great songs and certainly has range to put on a great show
paulb
11-26-2007, 01:00 PM
Id much rather see Matt Nathanson and hear his cover of Laid, in the Gobi or something than see James.
diastereo
11-26-2007, 07:16 PM
James would be great. Now allow me to share a James story:
i used to work at a radio station known as Mars Fm in the early 90's. We had a contest where we were going to take a busload of listeners to San Diego to see James. It was a fun ride down, but when we got there, found out the club was 21 and over. This left a good number on our bus unable to get in. i volunteered to stay behind and hang with the young un's. i bought some beer and we hung out until one of the band's people told us the band wanted to do something for the people who came all the way down and couldn't get in. He walked us all to the back alley way and opened up the doors so we could hear and see the show. Then Tim Booth (the singer) said "This next song is for our friends out in the alley" and James began "Sit Down". Tim went through the club, out into the alley, and sat with us for a couple of verses. It was one of the best concert moments of my life. Bonus: they gave us all t-shirts.
Oh, "Born of Frustration" was a good radio hit for them back then.
that was a great story!
shotglass75
11-26-2007, 07:19 PM
I like "Out To Get You"
diastereo
11-26-2007, 07:34 PM
my favs are "sometimes", "out to get you", "sit down", and "say something".
i have a FANTASTIC live version of them playing "sit down". i can upload it if anyone wants it.
goodgrl
11-26-2007, 08:59 PM
WOW! great story Ivankay.
Makes me want to see them even more.
I say bring on fuckin' James!
bballarl
11-26-2007, 09:10 PM
I only own "Laid" (the album), and it is fantastic. I would see them just to hear "Sometimes".
picks up chair
12-07-2007, 05:49 PM
Hi. I've finally joined after almost two years of lurking! What do you guys think about thr prospect of James playing this year? They've been playing a bunch of shows in the the UK, but none in the States.
They're one of my favorite bands and I would LOVE to see them again. I saw them once in 1994.
What do you guys think are the prospects of them playing in 2008?
Couldn't find a post on this month old news...my federation' site says a 3 week tour starts April 10th with James and if they're already playing shows in the UK, maybe that means they'll include the US.
diastereo
12-07-2007, 08:54 PM
Couldn't find a post on this month old news...my federation' site says a 3 week tour starts April 10th with James and if they're already playing shows in the UK, maybe that means they'll include the US.
please, please, please! that would be great! i was actually listening to them at work all day today and was sad this thread had died. thanks for bringing it back to life.
diastereo
12-08-2007, 03:05 PM
i just read this on wikipedia...
"On 7th November 2007 a James fansite announced that James had completed recording of their new studio album, due for release in early 2008, and a three-week tour to promote the album will commence on April 10 2008."
sounds promising!
captncrzy
12-08-2007, 05:44 PM
James would be great. Now allow me to share a James story:
i used to work at a radio station known as Mars Fm in the early 90's. We had a contest where we were going to take a busload of listeners to San Diego to see James. It was a fun ride down, but when we got there, found out the club was 21 and over. This left a good number on our bus unable to get in. i volunteered to stay behind and hang with the young un's. i bought some beer and we hung out until one of the band's people told us the band wanted to do something for the people who came all the way down and couldn't get in. He walked us all to the back alley way and opened up the doors so we could hear and see the show. Then Tim Booth (the singer) said "This next song is for our friends out in the alley" and James began "Sit Down". Tim went through the club, out into the alley, and sat with us for a couple of verses. It was one of the best concert moments of my life. Bonus: they gave us all t-shirts.
Oh, "Born of Frustration" was a good radio hit for them back then.
That's a really cool story, Ivan.