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^^^ don't take any notice of James (Geck0)...he gets over-excited very easily (just ask his girlfriend....Wink)
 
concerning the Lydney gig.... we'll make sure there's a reasonable turnout of Grey Roomers, as we certainly want it to become a regular fixture.....Clap
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I know I'm kinda biased too, but it really IS a cracking venue.  Good sound and a good sized stage.  For those of you that have been to the Oakwood venue in Rotherham that the CRS used to use, it's a bit like that.  Generally a nice place to watch bands. The Magenta gig there a few weeks ago (it was their Nearfest warm up) was excellent and well attended.Smile
 
I don't think Huw has a blank cheque to just bring anyone there, though.  I think any band playing would need to demonstrate they can draw a decent crowd - and that's sometimes a problem for prog bands!
 
Pain of salvation? We've just brought em to the UK - wadaya want, blood? Wink
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Nice!  It does indeed look like a good venue.

Wish list:

Indukti
Astrid Proll (I can talk to band, but they're busy for the time being and as they're from Puerto Rico, they have travel expenses and suchlike, so it's best if they do a UK tour)
Anathema
Pain of Salvation

That's just a start and a bit of an adventurous list.
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It's actually an excellent venue. It's a purpose built victorian dance/concert hall with very good acoustics and a good size stage. There are even half decent dressing rooms for the bands.
 
We dipped our toes in the prog water with Magenta at the hall back in June and that was a good night. If the Riverside gig is a success we hope to promote a monthly prog gig here.
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I've found a better photo of the Town Hall.



It looks bigger here.

Let's hope the Lydney Town massif aren't out with their baseball bats when we get there, I saw a few smashed windows...
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Originally posted by fandango fandango wrote:

yes Rach, but that's only because of your unorthodox dancing style....Embarrassed


OH so we have met before then Fandango?

Listen I went all the way to blinkin Holland last weekend, and I spent the Riverside show in the basement of the 013....... I don't care HOW many zimmer frames are in there I AM GOING TO SEE RIVERSIDE ok?

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Originally posted by fandango fandango wrote:

Originally posted by Geck0 Geck0 wrote:



She prefers pure organic vegetarian food. Clap
 
She also claims she likes Marillion... Hug

I maybe willing to trade you. ...how does 10 camels sound??Big%20smile


Is that:

1. real camels
2. 10 copies of Moonmadness, et al.
3. 10 Camel cigarettes
4. none of the above

I think I'll keep her.
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Originally posted by fandango fandango wrote:

Originally posted by prog-chick prog-chick wrote:

( remember some prog fans of a *certain* age take up the room of two of the people they were in 1985!!! )
 
yes Rach, but that's only because of your unorthodox dancing style....Embarrassed


I thought that was just her drunken stupor. Shocked
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Originally posted by Geck0 Geck0 wrote:



She prefers pure organic vegetarian food. Clap
 
She also claims she likes Marillion... Hug

I maybe willing to trade you. ...how does 10 camels sound??Big%20smile
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Originally posted by prog-chick prog-chick wrote:

what if it sells out whilst Mr Garten is on his 89th holiday of the year?!?!!?!?

How many does Lydney town hall hold?........... ( remember some prog fans of a *certain* age take up the room of two of the people they were in 1985!!! )


Well here's an outside photo:



I'm sure it's big enough... if not, some of us will have to sit outside and hear the noise.
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400 ... with or without zimmers!
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Originally posted by prog-chick prog-chick wrote:

( remember some prog fans of a *certain* age take up the room of two of the people they were in 1985!!! )
 
yes Rach, but that's only because of your unorthodox dancing style....Embarrassed
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Originally posted by fandango fandango wrote:

Originally posted by Geck0 Geck0 wrote:

That's a good point.  If I bring my girlfriend, she'll need vegetarian food as well.  As for me, burgers are fine!
 
so, let me get this straight James....
 
your girlfriend is 37, likes Queensryche, is a veggie and owns an allotment....
 
couldn't we at least come to some sort of timeshare agreement??Big%20smile


She prefers pure organic vegetarian food. Wink  She also claims she likes Marillion... Sleepy

I maybe willing to trade you. LOLEmbarrassed
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what if it sells out whilst Mr Garten is on his 89th holiday of the year?!?!!?!?

How many does Lydney town hall hold?........... ( remember some prog fans of a *certain* age take up the room of two of the people they were in 1985!!! )
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Originally posted by Geck0 Geck0 wrote:

That's a good point.  If I bring my girlfriend, she'll need vegetarian food as well.  As for me, burgers are fine!
 
so, let me get this straight James....
 
your girlfriend is 37, likes Queensryche, is a veggie and owns an allotment....
 
couldn't we at least come to some sort of timeshare agreement??Big%20smile
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As Jim is on holiday, then I have no idea if he's going yet, but let's hope he does.  He can stay with Neil (and he can cope with his warts instead).
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Originally posted by Geck0 Geck0 wrote:

How often does one get to see a quality band of Riverside's calibre, up close, warts and all (not including the GRoomers, of course).
 
Yeah, I'm not sure whether you'd want to see Jim Garten's warts...Pinch
 
(rumour has it, they aren't on his face....Embarrassed)
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Absoluely we'll be happy to provide some veggie options. How about roasted vegetable fajitas, mushroom stroganoff or a good old spicy veggie burger? It will make it a lot quicker on the night if we can take advance orders (hence the menu and form to be sent with tickets).
Cheers, Sharon (the aforementioned better half!)
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I cannot go...













Haha.  I lied.

I'm hoping to go, I cannot promise anything, but I really want to go!  How often does one get to see a quality band of Riverside's calibre, up close, warts and all (not including the GRoomers, of course).
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^^^ I think I'm going to make a day of it, James... might spend some time in the Forest... then get there nice and early to meet and greet all our friendly Grey Roomers....Clap
 
I am SO looking forward to it now!!!Big%20smile
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