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    Posted: May 28 2005 at 04:53
Just recently saw Jethro Tull for the first time in Melbourne, Australia and I have to say that I was extremely impressed. Being a huge fan for most of my life it was just another one of those bands that I wanted to see but never thought I'd have the chance considering I was born in 1981 and lived in Perth, the most isolated city on Earth, to which no band ever visits. So when I heard JT were touring Oz there was no way I'd be missing it. 5 hour flight there for three nights to see JT with my dad.
They played a two hour set with a 5 min break. there was a good selection of mainly their early releases all was pre-too old to rock... The aqualung album featured heavily with nearly the whole album being played throughout the set. A 10-15 min Thick as a Brick was played and I must say that it was flawless. Ian delighted us with some of his solo work as did Martin (Martins solo song was a real highlight). Overall I was glad I forked out airfare, accomidation and all the other costs to see JT because for a bunch of 'old' guys they rocked harder than many of the bands of today, they could take a leaf out of JT's book. If you get a chance to see them and you never have it would be worth your while.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 16 2005 at 10:21

...your dad must be cool! I saw JT at Rockefeller in Oslo five years ago, and they were amazing!!      ...started off with "For a Thousand Mothers"!!  Ian's solo albums are pretty good as well.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 26 2005 at 17:26

JETHRO TULL IS ABOUT TO PLAY LIVE IN MY TOWN (SAN JOSE COSTA RICA SEPTEMBER 1)

AND IVE GT TO SAY THAT IM pretty excited. of course this is my first JETHRO TULL CONCERT, BECAUSE IM ONLY 20 YEARS OLD AND OF COURSE!!! IVE NEVER HAD THE PLEASURE TO SEE THEM LIVE DURING LATE 60'S OR 70'S

I HOPE THEY BRING OUT THE BEST BECAUSE I HAVE ALL JT COLLECTION(YES EVEN THE 80'S WERE GOOD)

 

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 26 2005 at 17:27

THICK AS A BRICK

LIVING IN THE PAST

AQUALUNG

THIS WAS

STAND UP

TOO OLD...

HEAVY HORSES

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 02 2005 at 21:42
i had an uncle that saw em when they were on tour for "bungle in the jungle" back in the late 70's i think
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saw them in July 16th in Mantua (Italy): great live show!

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 02 2005 at 00:53

I saw Jethro in i want to say 2002 at Navy Peir in Chicago

It was a great show, he was dancing and flipping his leg all over the place, his vocals sounded a bit tired, but still solid

the band was great as well, huge range of music, "living in the past" encore

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 02 2005 at 02:34

Originally posted by Chooks Chooks wrote:

Just recently saw Jethro Tull for the first time in Melbourne, Australia and I have to say that I was extremely impressed. Being a huge fan for most of my life it was just another one of those bands that I wanted to see but never thought I'd have the chance considering I was born in 1981 and lived in Perth, the most isolated city on Earth, to which no band ever visits. So when I heard JT were touring Oz there was no way I'd be missing it. 5 hour flight there for three nights to see JT with my dad.
They played a two hour set with a 5 min break. there was a good selection of mainly their early releases all was pre-too old to rock... The aqualung album featured heavily with nearly the whole album being played throughout the set. A 10-15 min Thick as a Brick was played and I must say that it was flawless. Ian delighted us with some of his solo work as did Martin (Martins solo song was a real highlight). Overall I was glad I forked out airfare, accomidation and all the other costs to see JT because for a bunch of 'old' guys they rocked harder than many of the bands of today, they could take a leaf out of JT's book. If you get a chance to see them and you never have it would be worth your while.

I saw them performing live, in Mantua (Italy) the 16th July 2005, the same selection of songs...they're great!!

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 04 2005 at 11:14
I'm seeing them in March. Can't wait!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 04 2005 at 12:19

Seeing them tonight for the third time. I saw them in '92 on the Little Light Music tour, and again in '02 with Saga opening. Looking forward to my third installment, I love the mighty Tull!

Hoping to meet Ian and Martin before the show if I get there in time.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 04 2005 at 20:28
I wanted to get tickets but they sold out at Carnegie Hall so much quicker
than I thought they would (and for two nights in a row!)
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 07 2005 at 19:36

Toronto show was cool. Met Ian before soundcheck (he was running late...excuses excuses :p) but I managed to get my copy of "A" signed, and I told him it was one of my favourite albums and that nobody ever talks about it for some reason, to which he replied, "Don't they?"  Got my pic taken with him, so that's 2 heroes in 3 days (S. Hackett two days before Ian)!

Anyway, Tull played the entire Aqualung album (yes, every song) as well as:

Lifes A Long Song

Skating Away

Jack-In-The-Green

Budapest

Kashmir (yes, the Zeppelin song! - instrumental only, also contained Whole Lotta Love solo)

Bohemian Rhapsody (solo/instrumental)

Serenade To A Cuckoo

Beggars Farm

Bouree

Weathercock

and a Martin Barre piece.

 

...but not in that order. Quite the bizarre song selection. They had a girl with them who played violin. She was trained at Juliard and is one of those child prodigy types. She likes classic rock and it was her choice to do Kashmir, etc.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 23 2005 at 01:15
just saw them in Peru!

great show as well


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 24 2005 at 08:33
I'm planning on seeing them, but I don't have tickets yet.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 07 2005 at 14:51
Ive got mine, its going to be my first time
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 15 2005 at 19:21
Originally posted by Salmacis72 Salmacis72 wrote:

Toronto show was cool. Met Ian before soundcheck (he was running late...excuses excuses :p) but I managed to get my copy of "A" signed, and I told him it was one of my favourite albums and that nobody ever talks about it for some reason, to which he replied, "Don't they?"  Got my pic taken with him, so that's 2 heroes in 3 days (S. Hackett two days before Ian)!

Anyway, Tull played the entire Aqualung album (yes, every song) as well as:

Lifes A Long Song

Skating Away

Jack-In-The-Green

Budapest

Kashmir (yes, the Zeppelin song! - instrumental only, also contained Whole Lotta Love solo)

Bohemian Rhapsody (solo/instrumental)

Serenade To A Cuckoo

Beggars Farm

Bouree

Weathercock

and a Martin Barre piece.

 

...but not in that order. Quite the bizarre song selection. They had a girl with them who played violin. She was trained at Juliard and is one of those child prodigy types. She likes classic rock and it was her choice to do Kashmir, etc.

 

are you joking???  they played Kashmir?? thats outrageous, I really want to hear it

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 15 2005 at 19:25

I just saw them about a month ago in Norfolk. It was amazing. They had a guest violinist that played with them. It was the best show i've ever seen, though its the only prog show ive seen.

My only complaint is that they didn't play Thick as a Brick, which is probably my favorite song by any band.

Awesome show, though.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 15 2005 at 22:06
I plan to see them on the Aqualung tour next year sometime..., not sure where yet.  I have actually seen Ian Anderson as a guest performer for Fairport Convention, although it was just him and his trusty flute playing on one track.

He lives in Minety, a village not all that far away from where I live and he is active in the local community I believe.

Looking forward to it, I love Aqualung, a great album.  Has anyone reviewed the 2005 live recording yet?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 20 2005 at 14:44

Just saw Tull Friday (11/18) here in KC.  Also saw Ian about 2 years ago here for a solo tour.  Maybe I missed an explanation elsewhere in this forum but I was wondering why Ian rarely or doesn't sing the songs anymore?  Rather, he recites the lyrics as the band plays on.  Is this a personal choice of his or is it governed by a throat history of many infections?  I enjoyed both concerts but the vocals were at times distracting since he bobs his head during the vocals and they tend to fade in and out.  Anyone else know what is going on?

Curiouser and Curiouser,

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 21 2005 at 13:31
Yes, they play Kashmir on their USA tour. I have it on MP3 (audience recording: B+ quality), and have to say it's the  best version of this song I've ever heard! Better than when Zep plays it. Sounds like Ian wrote it himself, and the violin and electric guitar are also really rocking hard!
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