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    Posted: October 16 2007 at 17:48
I have just heard from Bobbie Watson of Comus that, after a 35-year hiatus, the band is re-forming for a tour, and possibly an album.  For those who don't know, Comus' "First Utterance" (1971) is among the first - and unquestionably most interesting - folk-rock albums.  (Just take a look at the reviews, including mine!).
 
They will initially be playing in the Scandinavia area, but are looking to set up other European and American dates as well.  I have asked Ms. Watson to post more details here on Progarchives, and she may do so.  I have also asked her if she would consent to a mini-interview with me prior to the first show dates.  I am waiting to hear from her.
 
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Oh man, First Utterance is by far my favorite prog-folk album.  I hope I can see these them. 

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Points: 7744 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 16 2007 at 19:31
I'm planning on getting their boxset soon, maybe for christmas. 
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I cant believe this... too good. What`s next... new album from king crimson?? gentle giant on tour?? Zappa`s resurrection??
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Points: 8844 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 16 2007 at 22:37
Originally posted by moebius moebius wrote:

I cant believe this... too good. What`s next... new album from king crimson?? gentle giant on tour?? Zappa`s resurrection??


That's only a year or two away, my friend. 

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That would be great!!

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Points: 2632 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 17 2007 at 01:02
moebius:
 
Re GG, are you aware that Derek Shulman became a big muck-a-muck at one of the major labels, and was even credited on (of all things) a DT album?
 
Personally, a reunion tour by GG would fetch my highest dollar of any possible reunion (even including Gabriel, Hackett and Genesis!).
 
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they are playing at the 21'st anniversary schizoid boat, or melloboat, next year im already getting exited for the event

http://www.myspace.com/melloboat


Edited by Marwin - October 17 2007 at 16:43
http://myspace.com/toxicmindfin
http://myspace.com/porcelainprog
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Points: 20362 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 18 2007 at 03:53
Originally posted by Marwin Marwin wrote:

they are playing at the 21'st anniversary schizoid boat, or melloboat, next year im already getting exited for the event

http://www.myspace.com/melloboat
 
There is a thread in the event section called Schizoid boat cruise about this!
 
 
I also updated the Comus section by adding the group's  MySpace address
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Lawks-a-Mussy!

I really hope that they play the UK. This is as important (to me at any rate) as VdGG reforming.

I have never seen them live and thought that it would never happen.

What next;Spirogyra,Synanthesia,Jan Dukes de Grey and Tea and Symphony to reform?

Do 'The Stanley' otherwise I'll thrash you with some rhubarb.
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Points: 20362 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 18 2007 at 05:26
Originally posted by Man Erg Man Erg wrote:

Lawks-a-Mussy!

I really hope that they play the UK. This is as important (to me at any rate) as VdGG reforming.

I have never seen them live and thought that it would never happen.

What next;Spirogyra,Synanthesia,Jan Dukes de Grey and Tea and Symphony to reform?
 
Be still my heart!!!LOL
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im going to sweden to see comus next year on the boat. my friend and i will bring our video camera along to record comus' full set. ill upload their concert here or on youtube or something.
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Points: 1751 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 20 2007 at 05:32
Well now Dun need to reform
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Hah, i'm so glad i'm swedish right now! I'll definitely be going on the Boat Festival, it will be just.... f**king EPIC!

Who else here are going? :)

'Let's give it another fifteen seconds..'
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Points: 1907 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 24 2007 at 21:41
Originally posted by Detric Detric wrote:

im going to sweden to see comus next year on the boat. my friend and i will bring our video camera along to record comus' full set. ill upload their concert here or on youtube or something.
 
You are a God for doing this.  If I can't make it, your video will be a gift from the heavens.  Let's hope its a great showClap
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Points: 334 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 24 2007 at 21:42
Good news! Clap
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