Nic has an American accent, not British? I thought he was a British guy.
I don't agree with him saying that as long as he can play the album versions with one drummer (he forgets the multi-track) is the same as live. Not true, in a live setting you have an audience who will feedback and loudly respond to drumming duos and the incredible sound. Not just a single guy, never the same dude.
By the title of the tour, they will not skip material from Invisible touch (which is my least favorite album).
It's been a long time and overdue that they play:
Abacab, Dodo Lurker, Deep in the motherload, Burning rope, Eleventh Earl of mar, One for the vine, In that quiet earth and squonk. I could add more but those have a significant meaning in Genesis history more than just the 80's hits.
It would not hurt to get Duke's travels too 
I had no problem on any of it. Registered a a verified fan, was selected for the pre-sale and have my code.
I am READY for the pre-sale to open
Yes I just registered for the presale for Philly. Question, now say I wanted to go to the New York show, or keep my options open, do I need to pre register for both shows separately?
I got this from the loudersound website:
Venues in all the tour cities (except Cleveland and Philadelphia) will issue SafeTix mobile tickets. SafeTix tickets use a unique barcode that refreshes every few seconds. This makes the tickets impossible to counterfeit. SafeTix mobile tickets need a smartphone to display. No other tickets will be accepted for entry to shows in these cities.
I wouldn't know why those two cities don't have the ticket protection but it is good to know in advance.
I've already registered for the Pre-Sale for concert at Montreal Bell Centre, Canada on November 22.
Wow, this is amazing!!
The problem with vinyl is that those heavy Box sets would not include the video content. VHS maybe? LoL
Display MoreThe Live Boxset contains the official Live-albums, some of them in 5.1
see here
https://www.genesis-news.com/c…t-CD-DVD-review-s344.html
The Movie Box contains the concert films, see here
The only one I missed was the "Charcoal" Live Box. Something I regret and would like to have now but the only way to get a copy is through EBay at ridiculous prices.
Luckily, I own the other cubic box sets and the Archives Vol. I & II that were released earlier. They are all out of print now.
The Dividing Line also became my favorite. Actually, I was surprised that Ray WIlson took over. I knew Stiltskin, but never was a fan. Inside was a massive hit, bit the connection to Genesis didn't seem obvious. So I was hoping for a darker, heavier album.
Some tracks shopuld have been dropped, i.e. If That's What You Need. Anything Now would have fit much better.
I also like Small Talk.
On the other hand, Shipwrecked and Not About Us remain. favorites of mine as they are decent ballads.
Agreed; after I discovered the bootleg double CD "Live in Poland", I was able to at least get an idea on how the band sounded in early 1998.
Sadly they never came to this side of the pond so it was great to hear Ray's interpretations of classics like: The Lamb, Carpet crawlers, Firth of Fifth and a few Collins era tunes like Mama, Domino and Home by the Sea. Ray and the band did an excellent job!
Also on this Poland setlist are: Alien afternoon, Dividing line, Shipwrecked and of course, Congo.
I never understood why Chester and Daryl were not in the 1998 live band but Nir Z and Anthony Drennan did a respectable job live.
When I heard the song "Congo" for the first time, I thought it was a song by Oasis or Green Day, but never by Genesis. Also that the voice was not at all recognizable to that of Phil Collins so when I found out it was a new Genesis song by a new vocalist and album I was not only surprised but it took me a while to assimilate.
This slow moving effect would have never happened now in the internet era. Faxes were kind of slow, eh?
After I became familiar with the Calling all stations album, the song "Dividing line" became my favorite and all was good. So sad it lasted such a short time, this new trio could have done great things but it was never meant to be.
Can’t see these shows happening at all this year just got news Steven Wilson has completely cancelled his tour now. Also Nick Mason Saucerful of Secrets have yet again cancelled the twice re arranged dates. No chance. Was feeling optimistic due to the vaccine roll out been such a success, but I didn’t factor in the people from abroad whom have probably bought a lot of tickets. Unfortunately I doubt they will be able to come to the UK to see these shows. Just ain’t going to happen, this virus is causing never ending cancellations and it’s showing no sign of getting any better sadly.
Compared to what Nick Mason did as you say, Roger Waters has only announced that the whole 2020 tour had been postponed but gave no new dates. His notice ended by saying: "If it saves ONE life, it is worth it."
But sad thing is, they are both not getting any younger to still be touring 
From my end, I'm excited to share the news that I have my appointment to receive my first annoculation vaccine next Monday, YAY!!
Two big stars of the movie screen left us this week: George Segal and Jessica Walter.
To be dearly missed as their contributions to the Art of Drama & Comedy entertainment will always keep their memory alive.
UPDATE
German and Dutch shows now postponed until end of 2022. Logistic reasons apply since no Scandinavian dates could be arranged for late 2021 (before or after the German/Dutch shows). Scandinavian dates for end of 2022 will be announced shortly.
For a Canadian band, maybe the new Brexit visa and border crossing policies will not have such a heavy impact as stated by several UK artists like Fish and Elton John. They have said that now Brexit makes it much more difficult and unfeasible for them to tour the EU. We'll have to wait and see how all this post-covit pans out eventually but for sure, it will never be the same sadly.
Songs for Beginners - Graham Nash (a true Classic)
Without being influenced by reading the many previous posts, my 3 selections are:
Selling England by the pound - The Lamb lies down on Broadway - Duke
Hands down. Although I was fortunate to have seen all three album tours live, I also am passionately driven by their musical excellence. In fact for me, these are among my most fervishing and highly loved records of all time.
Alaska by UK
Allentown by Billy Joel
London Calling by The Clash
Detroit Rock City by Kiss
New York minute by Don Felder
YYZ by Rush
Panama by Van Halen
Another Lucky 7 punch
Amanda by Boston
Jessica by Bloodrock
Sara by Fleetwood Mac
Dear Prudence by The Beatles
Sweet Lorraine by Uriah Heep
Angie by The Rolling Stones
Martha my dear by The Beatles
My Lucky 7
.... or imagine Collin and Hackett never joined the band.
That was my thought when I read in Steve's book that he could have lived his youth and adulthood in Canada if it were not that his parents got homesick and returned to England. Then, he would have never joined Genesis. He fulfilled his destiny!
For Steve:
Since you briefly lived in Canada as you described in your book, did you ever consider coming back and how disappointed or happy were you with your parents decision on returning to England?
Anticipated thanks if you introduce my questions to Steve and hope that the interview is soon!
Khaleesi. That was hard, very hard.
No shit!!
