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by nicola76
Thu Feb 13, 2014 5:17 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis Costello SOLO across Europe this Autumn
Replies: 39
Views: 38583

Re: Elvis Costello SOLO across Europe this Autumn

I had the middle two.........timed out........then the next two along........timed out........then two at the other side........timed out I swore and made gestures at the laptop which clearly made a difference as the timing out stopped! Every time I have seen Elvis in Scotland, the same chap is alwa...
by nicola76
Thu Feb 13, 2014 5:11 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis plays Paris, France, October 20, 2014
Replies: 37
Views: 49677

Re: Elvis plays Paris, France, October 20, 2014

I'm heading to Paris too. Good ticket, interesting venue, so why not?
by nicola76
Thu Feb 13, 2014 4:13 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis Costello SOLO across Europe this Autumn
Replies: 39
Views: 38583

Re: Elvis Costello SOLO across Europe this Autumn

Edinburgh ticket secured :wink: Ok, so I had to swear at the Usher Hall ticket system a few times, but it worked in the end. Spare front row ticket as I wasn't allowed to buy and leave a single seat on the row :roll: Like it hasn't crossed their mind that sometimes single people go to concerts too? ...
by nicola76
Sat Dec 28, 2013 7:48 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis supporting Elton John at Hyde Park Friday 12th July
Replies: 98
Views: 96867

Re: Elvis supporting Elton John at Hyde Park Friday 12th Jul

Of course! And now I've managed to get the download to work, there's a glorious shot of us all just before 'She' 8)
by nicola76
Sat Dec 28, 2013 5:40 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis supporting Elton John at Hyde Park Friday 12th July
Replies: 98
Views: 96867

Re: Elvis supporting Elton John at Hyde Park Friday 12th Jul

Fantastic! It was a great weekend for me - Elvis, Nick Lowe and The Rolling Stones.

Now, if only I could get the download to work............... :? :oops:
by nicola76
Thu Dec 19, 2013 2:44 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis plays Kew The Music, London, July 2014
Replies: 86
Views: 71757

Re: Elvis plays Kew The Music, London, July 2014

Hopefully he heads up to Scotland in July as it would be great for some really random venues to appear on the schedule........
by nicola76
Wed Dec 18, 2013 3:21 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: books, books, books
Replies: 1556
Views: 1492282

Re: books, books, books

Currently working through Haruki Murakami's IQ. He is a favourite author of mine after I read The Wind Up Bird Chronicle. I'm not a huge fan of fiction, but I do find that I can completely lose myself in his books. Also reading With Hope in Her Heart which is about Anne Williams struggle for justice...
by nicola76
Wed Dec 18, 2013 3:17 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis ( solo) plays Bexhill, July 17 2014
Replies: 58
Views: 48108

Re: Elvis ( solo) plays Bexhill, July 17 2014

I've also went for a ticket closer to the stage. If I'm going to be travelling down from Edinburgh for the gig, I reckon I should at least get the best seat I can! Being 5 ft tall (short?) it also helps if I minimise the number of people in front of me to stand any chance of seeing anything! Now, c'...
by nicola76
Thu Dec 12, 2013 3:44 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis ( solo) plays Bexhill, July 17 2014
Replies: 58
Views: 48108

Re: Elvis ( solo) plays Bexhill, July 17 2014

Looks like there's a group of us midway back then 8)

I definitely think these things should be staggered according to height - us shorties at the front :lol:

ents24 seems to be the ticket site for the seats closest to the front - looks like they have stalls row C available just now
by nicola76
Wed Dec 11, 2013 3:20 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: New Gig Thread
Replies: 1699
Views: 1988277

Re: New Gig Thread

Well, been to a few gigs of late! I don't think I covered Graham Parker and The Rumour in Glasgow (one of my gigs of the year), Travis at the Picturehouse, Glenn Tillbrook at the Liquid Rooms, Miles Kane at Eric's in Liverpool and Ocean Colour Scene also at the Picturehouse! I've seen Miles Kane a f...
by nicola76
Wed Dec 11, 2013 3:05 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis ( solo) plays Bexhill, July 17 2014
Replies: 58
Views: 48108

Re: Elvis ( solo) plays Bexhill, July 17 2014

I'm back in row K - it looks as if some of the 'better' seats are on the ents24 website.............I'll wave to you all from the back! It's a long way from Edinburgh to Bexhill but the main thing is that it's hopefully the first of many 2014 gigs! It's my birthday on 2nd July so a nice wee Scottish...
by nicola76
Sun Oct 13, 2013 1:10 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Recently viewed films
Replies: 1602
Views: 1802779

Re: Recently viewed films

Went to see the movie Sunshine on Leith last night (in Leith ironically) and while it's fantastically shot and shows off the tremendous scenery Edinburgh has, I wasn't overly impressed with the film as it was much too close to the stage show for me to ever be comfortable with it (it was a bit too mu...
by nicola76
Sun Oct 13, 2013 1:03 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: New Gig Thread
Replies: 1699
Views: 1988277

Re: New Gig Thread

Start! was the only song by The Jam at the Barrowlands, but at Edinburgh Castle he did also play That's Entertainment. There's always a marked difference in the crowd when he plays The Jam songs :D Finishing with Town Called Malice is always a great way to close a gig. Incidentally, I know there's a...
by nicola76
Sun Oct 13, 2013 10:55 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: "Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance" docu.
Replies: 180
Views: 227544

Re: "Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance" - documentary, 2013

The clip on vimeo is just fantastic! The early photos of Elvis and, in particular, the video of his Dad performing make this the best thing I have ever seen on the internet.

I might be exaggerating, but not much :D Can't wait for the full lenth versions to appear.
by nicola76
Sun Oct 13, 2013 10:49 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: New Gig Thread
Replies: 1699
Views: 1988277

Re: New Gig Thread

Had some great gigs last week - John Fullbright (The Pleaseance, Edinburgh), Charles Bradley (Glasgow O2 ABC) and Paul Weller (Glasgow Barrowlands :wink: ) Firstly, I've lived in Edinburgh for 15 years and never been to The Pleasance for a gig so this was a new one on me. I have to say, it was a rea...
by nicola76
Sun Oct 13, 2013 10:25 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Happy Birthday VG
Replies: 19
Views: 25871

Re: Happy Birthday VG

How on earth did I miss this!? Of course, a big happy birthday to VG! I hope much dancing was done and that the year ahead includes some fantastic gigs :D
by nicola76
Sun Aug 18, 2013 3:09 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: "Brutal Youth" finally getting a vinyl issue!
Replies: 54
Views: 59507

Re: "Brutal Youth" finally getting a vinyl issue!

I guess my copy should arrive in the post in the next few days :D I cannot wait! If ever an album was meant to be played loudly, it's this one!
by nicola76
Sat Aug 10, 2013 10:43 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Relatively Insignificant EC Stuff. . .
Replies: 1635
Views: 2448748

Re: Relatively Insignificant EC Stuff. . .

What a fantastic name for a cat! Mine is called Ruby Tuesday - I'm sure I missed a trick there.

Anyway, Alison appeared in the soundtrack to Channel 4's Southcliffe (2nd episode) a few nights back :wink:
by nicola76
Sat Aug 10, 2013 10:36 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: New Gig Thread
Replies: 1699
Views: 1988277

Re: New Gig Thread

Well, it's been a few weeks since I saw Paul Weller at Edinburgh Castle. Firstly, Edinburgh Castle is a picturesque venue, but it's rotten in just about every other way, especially for those gigs which start in daylight. Anyway, venue aside, I thought this a so-so gig. I'd never seen Weller before, ...
by nicola76
Mon Jul 15, 2013 5:12 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis supporting Elton John at Hyde Park Friday 12th July
Replies: 98
Views: 96867

Re: Elvis supporting Elton John at Hyde Park Friday 12th Jul

More importantly, was I on the tv? :lol: :lol: And me?! Looking forward to finding out when this appears somewhere on the web. Some Youtube clips from the show on Friday have appeared and I like this one for Elvis bouncing a wee bit at the start! I think he was enjoying himself :wink: http://www.yo...
by nicola76
Mon Jul 15, 2013 5:07 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: New Gig Thread
Replies: 1699
Views: 1988277

Re: New Gig Thread

A very good week for gigs for me! First up, Kenny Rogers as a treat for my 79 year old Grandmother, although a bit of a guilty pleasure myself too. My Gran showed me how to put on a record for the first time when I was about 3 or 4, and I can remember clearly that it was 'Coward of the County' :lol:...
by nicola76
Tue Jul 09, 2013 3:59 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis supporting Elton John at Hyde Park Friday 12th July
Replies: 98
Views: 96867

Re: Elvis supporting Elton John at Hyde Park Friday 12th Jul

For me, the line up is an absolute dream albeit in an arena other than Hyde Park! And it will be interesting to see what the line up will be as I would expect the headliner to play the longer set, although if Nick Lowe is having to move from the smaller stage to the main stage, it may be that the gi...
by nicola76
Mon Jul 08, 2013 2:42 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis supporting Elton John at Hyde Park Friday 12th July
Replies: 98
Views: 96867

Re: Elvis supporting Elton John at Hyde Park Friday 12th Jul

"Knees up muvva broywwwwwn" :wink: No Glastonbury for me. I had to opt for The Stones in London as I could cash in some airmiles and stay in another Easy windowless room for £40, so it worked up far cheaper than getting to Glastonbury. Had relatives over from Sydney for the first time in 1...
by nicola76
Mon Jul 08, 2013 1:38 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: The Imposter's Tweets
Replies: 11
Views: 14741

Re: The Imposter's Tweets

I'm pretty sure I've seen him pictured in purple Nikes before.............I'm a bit of a shoe fan :D
by nicola76
Mon Jul 08, 2013 1:36 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis supporting Elton John at Hyde Park Friday 12th July
Replies: 98
Views: 96867

Re: Elvis supporting Elton John at Hyde Park Friday 12th Jul

I'm heading down for The Stones on the 13th and couldn't believe when I saw Elvis was playing the day before as my flights and hotel are all in place for the Saturday. Shame I couldn't have added Elvis to the trip again