That's cringe imo. Sounds like a ringtone
Nah, I find it comforting actually. But that's the thing about people. Someone hears music the other hears noise.
TGA
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We went to all three shows in Birmingham,
Monday night: Band a bit unsure of the reaction, they were cautious. Production was for an arena tour rather epic. Audience enjoyed the show, some drunks dancing, some women dancing to the two songs they knew (That's all and Invisible Touch).
Tuesday night: Band starting to get more confidence, Mike starting to rock it out... (I know how unlikely that sounds), Production more slick and Phil's voice got a bit stronger.
Wednesday night: Band much more confident, Phil joking more with the audience, Mike rocking it out quite a bit and the production has evolved.
Overall view, Phil's no spring chicken , voice is what it is. Yes he forgot some words, yes Tony made some mistakes and then glared at everyone else, yes Mike made some mistakes and just laughed it off and shook his head. We got to see Geoff Callingham getting introduced owing to a lead in a keyboard not working properly.
Fans for the most part, from people bringing their sons/daughters to people the same age as the band. People from Germany and America, Ireland, France and the UK in the audience.
Tony Smith was spotted a few times, the merchandise is what it is... although the cost of the tour programme has remained the same since the late 1990's.
The venue isn't the greatest, but it did its job, although a few sound issues relating to the venue acoustics.
The set list is the same, although emotions change from night to night. I went from disliking Throwing it all away to liking it.
The new members of the band (backing singers) did a great job.
All in all, I spent over £600 on tickets ranging from block F to block B, and finally got a front row ticket. Nic Collins is a fantastic drummer, a hybrid of drumming styles but he certainly has his dad's talent.
The VIP package we did not have, but it must have been galling to some of those who spent £766 on a ticket to be in the same row as a guy who spent £182 on a ticket. Due to ticket returns there is a real chance of getting a better seat for £182 at the venues.
Worth every penny and it was great to see Genesis at last, to be there on the final run!
Kind regards,
TGA
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Phil was the reason The Turn It On Again tour did not continue into 2008, believe me the stage was in storage for that tour.
Phil was the driving force behind The Last Domino tour, clearly he has changed his mind.
But lets enjoy what we have before us, rather than pontificating about what we have no control over.
TGA
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The British Tabloids had a field day, they took one source (the BBC) and they never cross referenced it. Non of them did any research either.
Phil's problems started in 1986, at the latter part of the Invisible Touch tour when he was prescribed Steroids for his voice. He was prescribed steroids whenever he had vocal problems on Genesis / Solo tours. The side effect of which means they can cause bone disorders in later life. This is from an interview in Genesis Information issue 44. "I had throat problems before Christmas" that would have been November/Dec for the New Zealand / Austrian dates.
Phil also broke his wrist during the Far Side Of The World tour - 1995, this was from an interview given in 1996 in a tabloid magazine which is issued on Sunday's. Phil mentions the use of prescribed steroids then to resolve vocal problems.
At some stage during the Turn It On Again tour (North American leg), Phil got back problems, and then in 2009 he had an operation to correct this. In Mario Giammetti's new book "Genesis 1975 to 2021" Tony banks is quoted to have said "I think it was performing Behind The Lines that did Phil's arms/back in"
From that point onwards he has had health issues, in particular not being able to hold a drum stick properly. Hence this is referenced in the making of Going Back.
Again this is research which took a few minutes, so the shock horror effect of poor journalism is not to be misunderstood. But sadly people are gullible and will soak it up!
Phil used a wheelchair during the Genesis rehearsals, because it was quicker for them to transport him from the car to the stage set up. It also reduced wear and tear on his body.
Still, the tour production rehearsals restart soon and then before we know it, it will be the first night.
Then the audience, fans and world will get to see Genesis in 2021.
Kind regards,
TGA
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I wouldn't wish for a tour to start if it is unsafe to do so. Covid cases rising and so are deaths.
Instead of spouting off, provide some evidence to back your opinion. Elaborate on what you think is a safe infection / death rate. Reference your sources.
TGA
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Having a look there, Ticket £120 minus service charges
TM service charges- £21.60
Ticket Factory Service Charges- £19.55 (I paid for the Ticket protection which cost £2.95)
Very similar pricing with little between them
I can still find tickets for Wednesday 22nd Sept at Birmingham for £69.
FYI, one of my Birmingham tickets was £70 cheaper through TTF compared to Ticketmaster.
TGA
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Whilst we could not comment on the Fukoka Show. There was a full show recorded in Singapore, this is sat in Phil's archive.
TGA
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To be fair, regarding Genesis we have not anyone better in terms of production and natural ability than the podcasts of Genesis Table Top!.
Other attempts sound amateurish which is a pity.
TGA
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We are going to three of the UK shows. We would have done more but it clashes with a holiday and some of the Genesis dates.
TGA
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I got mine from The Ticket Factory and i will be emailed the ticket a week or 2 before the show
There a little more expensive then Ticketmaster but there still official tickets
the £ to € wasn't nice
Where is your evidence? In all of the searches we have made, The Ticket Factory has been cheaper.
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Hi everyone,
First, I apologize if my comment is not relevant here.
FYI I just received my tickets for the Manchester show by post (Royal Mail).
However, I have to resell as I finally can't be there on September 24.
If anyone knows people who can be interested, feel free to contact me.
Have a great weekend!
Two things:
1) Location within venue and sale price
2) Its a buyers market so watch out as people will not wish to pay, face value.
TGA
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At the risk of repeating ourselves, tickets are often sent out with a fortnight to go before the show, sometimes within 48hours.
TGA
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We were stunned,
Excellent songs and an interesting live experience.
TGA
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Excellent interview, we have promoted it on our twitter and facebook pages.
TGA
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Its the NIA... in Birmingham, went there once back in 2009 to see War Of The Worlds. War Of The Worlds was excellent our high up nose bleed seats were unpleasant, simply put had the feeling of sliding off and potentially falling.
Still its a clean venue and easy to travel to.
TGA
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Watched this documentary back in 2016... so nothing new!
But for those who needed Billfilm, to do this then clearly there's something new.
TGA
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We have to point out,
If you have been forced to put your tickets for sale, through ticketmaster... then you might be disappointed. As in, if they do not sell. Then you get no refunds.
Say for example you have two tickets for block A row A seat 1 and 2.
You cannot go, so ticketmaster tells you to resell them through their website. If these tickets do not sell, you do not get refunded the money.
So looking at the ticket availability it looks like their is a surplus in general. Its going to be expensive for some people.
TGA
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Oh I watched this in 2016, rumour has it Peter Gabriel purchased these items back from Aubrey Powell.
TGA
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The original tickets bought for 2020 (from ticket quarter) still count for the new dates right?
Had no refund so guessing they do
Arena tickets for concerts are rarely shipped early, often its two weeks before the show or in some cases 48hours.
Dublin/Belfast shows are not cancelled yet, but rescheduled... possibly as part of a 2022 tour.
TGA
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Vaccine crap continues.
Everyday millions of people eat junk food, with no question or qualm over the stuff in it... the e-numbers etc
Yet suddenly a vaccines which has been very well tested, and people are suddenly precious about it?
If all of the armchair expertise was put to better use pre covid, would we have had a pandemic?
Back to the Genesis tour, now then we are on the home run! I have been waiting for this since Sept 2019, when we at TGA were first told it was happening.
All the best
TGA
