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Post by JTull 007 on Dec 12, 2018 2:45:50 GMT
Konzertfotos: Jethro Tull in der Wiener Stadthalle LINK
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Post by maddogfagin on Dec 12, 2018 7:51:11 GMT
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Post by maddogfagin on Dec 29, 2018 7:36:20 GMT
www.newtownbee.com/year-review-live-music-made-2018/12282018Year In Review: The Live Music That Made 2018By Alissa Silber & John Voket Published: December 28, 2018 "Jethro Tull’s founding member and primary songwriter Ian Anderson brought the band’s 50th Anniversary tour to the acoustically superior Toyota Oakdale Theatre September 12, trading lesser-known selections from his catalog for more of the band’s popular hits. While the nearly sold out audience for this weeknight show did get “Locomotive Breath,” “Too Old to Rock ‘n’ Roll, Too Young to Die,” “Aqualung,” and a short and unsatisfying sample of “Thick As A Brick,” hardcore fans also enjoyed a few obscure selections that were truly great to hear in concert."
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Post by JTull 007 on Dec 31, 2018 12:05:17 GMT
Salute to Tom Lynch See you in 2019 !!!
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Post by JTull 007 on May 7, 2019 2:37:49 GMT
Jethro Tull, Festival d'été de Québec, Scène Loto-Québec du parc de la Francophonie, le 5 juillet 2018.
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Post by JTull 007 on Jul 12, 2019 2:20:46 GMT
Saturday, November 3, 2018 - Palacio de Congresos - Madrid LINK I admit that it was not a concert anymore. Many years have passed since I started listening to rock, metal and derivatives, and when sounds of many styles invaded me, there was something that distorted my ideas and totally unsettled them; Do not get me wrong, all for the good. JETHRO TULL is one of those bands that have accompanied me for more than ten years with their songs and, especially, I have always felt a great admiration -I rarely say that qualifier- by Ian Anderson, person who would become the absolute protagonist of all the night we could live in the Palacio de Congresos de Madrid.
From the first moment I felt that this was the moment to take away the debt of seeing Ian Anderson live, so I took the day as a real event that I was dying to see. In a better impossible location and repeating several times that the decision of Ian himself not to take pictures or videos during the concert was respected, in the faces of the people it looked hopeful, they looked forward, many parents with children, friends who took all the life growing with its music, couples of fifty years that probably wanted to remember old times and kids who, like the one that subscribes, wanted to take off the pending debt to enjoy the songs of JETHRO TULL live.
With a totally vintage television reproducing images of the band, we were made to wait a few minutes for the concert, finally, to start. With David Goodier on bass, John Ohara on keyboards, Florian Opahle on guitar and Scott Hammond on drums, only the most honored member of the night was left: Ian Anderson left accompanied by his inseparable flute and the show began.
'My Sunday Feeling' began the night not without some problem with the voice that was below its optimum volume, fact that for 'Love Story', which would be the second theme of the night, would change categorically and would remain perfectly equalized. It was a tremendously well executed song and where Ian Anderson, who maybe started a bit cold, began to release his poses while he played and, in general, he moved in a great way to have 71 springs behind him, not It is little and more with everything that this man has had to go through in his life.
Ian warns us that throughout the night we will have special guests who have wanted to come and say hello for the anniversary of JETHRO TULL in the form of a video. The result was excellent, with truly emotional reasons and started strong with the appearance of Jeffrey Hammond, how could it be otherwise, we presented that great anthem that is 'Song for Jeffrey'. A devastating sound at all times and with a set of lights that hypnotized with their shapes and colors, a real success during the whole concert that was meticulously mounted. Of ten for those responsible, many times we forget them and are, in large part, guilty that we enjoy a show like the one we were living.
To continue with the memories of the whole history of the band and after the greeting of one of the members of its history, we came to another, this time on guitar: we are talking about Mick Abrahams, guitarist of JETHRO TULL in 1967 and 1968. They are alone Ian and Florian, while the first begins to play the harmonica and tells us that we are before 'Some Day the Sun Will not Shine for You', a piece of undeniable quality with which the published enjoyed the beautiful. For me, everything was on the silk during the issue and I got goosebumps on more than one occasion for the way of interpreting it, which leads me to not be able to get it out of one of the best moments of the night.
We traveled to the album This Was to meet "Dharma for One" a song that Ian wanted to dedicate to the memory of Clive Bunker to which the audience reacted by applauding. Very good Ian at all times during the topic, as it was in practically the entire show. Of course, if someone took the applause-amen good Bunker-was Scott Hammond, with a drum solo quite well executed; short, precise, like a shot.
Back to the greetings to see a true master on the screen, Mr. Joe Bonamassa who was going to present a song that he himself covered in his day, the great 'A New Yesterday' from that great album called Stand Up , which already They have rained 39 years and it is still preserved in an exquisite way, like almost all the discography of JETHRO TULL . But if we talked about huge people with Bonamassa, it was time to applaud one of the greatest: Tony Iommi was on a video to present Bach's version of 'Bourrée en Mi Menor', collected in one of the legendary composer's suites. Eisenach.
The symbolism of falling crucifixes, gothic cathedrals and other paraphernalia on the screens, followed one another as 'My God' served as a criticism of religion and its falsity. Especially successful the tone of the dim lights and an introduction to the keyboard by John Ohara that full of joy. It was a good moment before the bomb exploded with a tribute to Claude Nobs, founder of the Montreux Jazz Festival, which on that occasion presented JETHRO TULL in one of his performances. What made that emotion bomb explode? As not, 'Thick as a Brick', with a piece that satisfied us so much and with which we prepared ourselves to face the fifteen minutes of rest that each and every one of the musicians was deserving.
To return from those fifteen minutes, a video of the great Steve Harris of IRON MAIDEN to present what he says is one of his favorite albums-I agree without hesitating even for a moment-, an A Passion Play where they played part of the second act. And from here everything was going to be a carrousel of emotions. If the first part had put the creeps on more than one occasion, we would not be short with everything that would come.
Ian Anderson on a motorcycle on the screen of the videos to present the story of Ray Lomas. Sure enough, it was time for what is probably one of my favorite songs, well, in general: it was time for 'Too Old to Rock'n Roll, Too Young to Die'. I loved all the execution of the band, with a tremendous Ian but that already reflected the fatigue of a voice that quite well meets for the age it has and for everything that has had to fight throughout his life. It was emotional and safe that many will keep it in a corner of our memory as something very precious. No wonder, the truth.
'Songs from the Wood' fulfilled correctly, following the line of everything offered so far. After the same, a greeting from Joe Elliot DEF LEPPARD to talk about one of his favorite songs of the band, with a beautiful presentation making allegation that that night was a family reunion, as the kind of song they were going to execute. 'Ring Out, Solstice Bells' was a theme that although it rang in conditions, maybe I would have replaced it with other stick songs like a 'Living in the Past' that we were left wanting to listen to.
With John Evans in a video, we came to my favorite song of the band, or at least one of many. 'Heavy Horses' is the theme that made me start listening to JETHRO TULL and listen to it live with that sound, that montage and with the pre-recorded voices, as well as the violins. They were pre-recorded that were in a courteous way and, although I am a little against them, this time I liked them a lot, and that it would not be the only occasion in which they would be used during the night. 'Heavy Horses' was a real tempest, where everything sounded like a real thunder and that made us applaud without stopping many of those present. Tickets like this concert are worth it, even if it's just for listening to songs as well executed as this one from the self-titled album released in 1978.
'Past Time in Good Company' was a bit heavy and I wish it had been another issue that took its place, but not everything can be and still enjoy it. It was being a night to remember and after 'Farm On the Freeway' came one of the moments of the night.
He "rings" the phone to Ian Anderson and we recognize the voice of Slash instantly, who greets the band to present his favorite anthem. And there was the riff that so many wanted to hear for the first time, the riff that many others heard again live, a riff that is totally universal. 'Aqualung' was marked by a glorious guitar solo by Opahle, but also by a band that was totally dedicated to the cause. Some people stand up during the song and many people stand at the end because there is little you can thank for listening to songs like this in these times, after so much time.
The concert closed with a 'Locomotive Breath' that was a perfect icing on the cake we had been offered tonight. All the musicians remembered at the end of the theme, from the last to the first and with special mentions for those who were in this performance. The ovation that Anderson took to go on stage to say goodbye was exciting, with a sold out that said gratitude for each and every one of its sides.
The memory of many songs that have accompanied us throughout our lives, the energy with which Ian moves to his 71 years-from one place to another, making postures, with his mastery of the flute-and everything that may mean the songs of JETHRO TULL , were evident in this concert. What to say, it has been one of the best concerts of the year for a server that has eaten a good number of them this year. And who knows, only time will tell if it has not been one of the best concerts of my life. The bets are there. Thanks Ian Anderson, thanks JETHRO TULL .
Text: Juanma García Photos: Manu Arcas
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Post by JTull 007 on Jan 4, 2020 2:43:49 GMT
Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) press conference beginning - Moscow, TASS, 27.04.2018 Jethro Tull Leader on New Album, Media and Music Ian Anderson in an interview with TASS spoke about his attitude to modern mass media, shared his plans and thoughts about what is happening on the rock scene. The British rock band Jethro Tull, formed in 1968, has sold over 60 million albums worldwide and has been recognized as one of the most commercially successful rock bands.
Band leader Ian Anderson was the first rock musician to use the flute regularly.
The Russian tour will be held in 3 cities: concerts will take place on April 27, 2018 at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, on April 28 at the Cosmos cinema and theater in Yekaterinburg and on April 29 at the Palace of Culture named after Lensoviet in St. Petersburg.
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Post by maddogfagin on Mar 26, 2020 15:56:50 GMT
ottawacitizen.com/Bluesfest Review: Jethro Tull takes a nostalgic trip through the heady, hazy '60sAuthor of the article:Aedan Helmer Publishing date:July 7, 2018 • 3 minute read RBC Ottawa Bluesfest Friday Ian Anderson presents Jethro Tull / The War on Drugs It was a throwback of three different sorts on Bluesfest’s main stage Friday with Ian Anderson celebrating the 50th anniversary of Jethro Tull, former teenyboppers Hanson marking their 25th year, and The War on Drugs rocking out their vintage heartland vibe. RBC Ottawa Bluesfest Friday Ian Anderson presents Jethro Tull / The War on Drugs It was a throwback of three different sorts on Bluesfest’s main stage Friday with Ian Anderson celebrating the 50th anniversary of Jethro Tull, former teenyboppers Hanson marking their 25th year, and The War on Drugs rocking out their vintage heartland vibe. While the venerable prog rockers of Jethro Tull may not be the marquee headliner they were in their hey-day, there were no signs of the long lineups and crowd control headaches festivalgoers endured on the festival’s opening night Thursday with Bryan Adams under the big lights. Instead, the 70-year-old Anderson, no longer a crazy-eyed wild man, now balding and bespectacled, led his fans on a nostalgic trip through the heady, hazy ’60s with a near-chronological reading of the Jethro Tull catalogue. He began, appropriately enough, with My Sunday Feeling, the opening track from Tull’s 1968 debut This Was. “Nice to have you with us to celebrate 50 years of Jethro Tull, and almost 71 years of Ian Anderson, but let’s not talk about that,” he joked after Love Story. The backdrop of old television sets, each one broadcasting concert footage from the band’s psychedelic freak-out peak, set the stage for Anderson to celebrate “not only the repertoire, but the 36 former band members” who plied their trade with the Tull. The first of those to make a cameo on the big screen was Jeffrey Hammond, who left the fold early to become an artist, returning to introduce his favourite song (“Of course,”) A Song for Jeffrey. Former guitarist Mick Abrahams beamed in on the big screen to introduce Some Day the Sun Won’t Shone For You, a bluesy duet Anderson used to perform with Abrahams in their first gigs at London’s swinging Marquee Club. But it was Tull’s surprise second guitarist who drew the biggest cheer from the boomer-heavy crowd. Anderson said his arrangement of Bach’s Bouree in E Minor, which the band performed at the televised Rolling Stones Rock ‘n Roll Circus in 1968, featured the one and only performance by the guitarist, who, following the gig, “Got on the train and went back to Birmingham to join his other band, called Earth. But they changed their name,” Anderson teased as Black Sabbath rocker Tony Iommi appeared onscreen to wish Anderson well. “He inspired me and I owe him a lot,” the legendary guitarist said. The cameos were not restricted to former bandmates, either, as Joe Bonamassa appeared to cue up A New Yesterday, a standout from 1969’s Stand Up, which Bonamassa would later cover on his debut album. Slash dropped in via video, too, to introduce Tull’s biggest hit, the epic Aqualung. Anderson’s gruff vocals reached their peak on the riff-heavy rocker, though his vocals were never the band’s defining trait. His madcap technique of vocalizing the notes as he breathes them through his flute, digging in to the woodwind and flailing with one leg perched, is truly unique and still unparalleled in rock. And, wherever you stand on the merits of prog rock, there can be no denying Jethro Tull is a band with a cinematic scope that always sought out textures outside the regular confines of rock. That description could equally suit The War on Drugs, though on a much different scale, as the Philly indie rockers made a grand return to Ottawa festival stages, warming up the City Stage with their slow-burning vintage rock. Opening with Eyes to the Wind from their breakout 2014 album Lost in the Dream, singer-guitarist Adam Granduciel and his shaggy-haired six-piece had fans captivated in a warm, fuzzy haze, with the song’s acoustic guitars, Hammond organ and harmonica harkening back to Harvest-era Neil Young. The opening strains of Pain, from last year’s Grammy-winning A Deeper Understanding, were ushered in with broad, sweeping brushstrokes of chords, Granduciel’s baritone voice awash in reverb and echoing across the sunbaked Lebreton Flats festival grounds. Granduciel, his wild untamed mane flapping in the evening breeze, paid his own form of tribute to Jethro Tull, dedicating the synth-soaked Strangest Thing to the headliners. With a trip through the solid wall of sound of Burning, the relentless beat of Red Eyes, and the electric piano inflections of Knocked Down, Granduciel joked that he had instructed his keyboardist to dismantle the flute setting on his Mellotron “out of respect” for Anderson. “I mean, what kind of person uses a Mellotron for a flute? The nerve,” he smirked. No need when the real thing is waiting in the wings. link
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Post by JTull 007 on Jun 6, 2020 1:56:07 GMT
JETHRO TULL @ DOM SPORTOVA, ZAGREB ONE SHORT BREAK, ZERO BRAKES LINK Last night's concert of the legendary prog rock band Jethro Tull was sold out. There wasn't one free place in the audience of Dom Sportova in Zagreb. The concert lasted for two hours with one 15-minute break. The band was amazing, the feedback was more than amazing and the atmosphere was beautiful. The stage was simple with a simple lighting. However, the performance was energetic and also colourful, thanks to the beautiful visualisations on the wall behind the band which was 'following' the music. It was showing projections during the whole concert. There were videos, effects and video messages from different artists who are friends and colleagues with Jethro Tull, such as Slash, Steve Harris, Joe Bonamassa, Tony Iommy and many past members of the band and others.Ian Andersen, a truly charismatic person, was jumping, running and communicating with the audience the whole time. He told stories of the band, music and his life. he was singing, playing guitar, flute and lip harmonics. Two hours of their music passed in a second. It is truly a specific genre of music, mainly called progressive rock but it is much much more than that. A combination of various instruments, rock riffs, unexpected transitions, light melodies and colourful vocals.
This was their 50 anniversary tour concert. 50 years of career, music, tradition, friendship and history. It was an honour seeing the band and listening to Anderson's life work.
Thank you, Jethro Tull.
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Post by JTull 007 on Feb 20, 2021 18:27:00 GMT
Jethro Tull 50th Anniversary Tour Hits U.S.: Recap by Best Classic Bands Staff LINK In celebration of Jethro Tull’s 50th anniversary — they played their first show at the Marquee Club London on February 2, 1968—Ian Anderson has organized a tour for the golden celebration. It began in Europe in April and began its North American run on May 30.
On May 25, a career-spanning 3-CD set, 50 For 50, was released, with tracks selected by Anderson.
On Friday night (June 1), the tour arrived in Los Angeles at the Greek Theatre, with a 20-song set packed with classic rock hits from the group’s 11 gold and five platinum records. Anderson is back by David Goodier (bass guitar), John O’Hara (keyboards), Florian Opahle (guitar), and Scott Hammond (drums). We’ve got video highlights from the tour’s first two dates.
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Post by JTull 007 on May 30, 2021 0:35:38 GMT
Jethro Tull – A 50th Anniversary Story LINK It’s Friday morning, October 26, 2018 and Ian Anderson is in Israel for a series of shows as part of the Jethro Tull 50th Anniversary Tour which he is headlining with his current band. Nissim is there at the same time on business and as the elevator at the Sheraton Tel Aviv stops on the seventh floor, in walks Ian – who greets everyone with a jovial “Hello!” This leads to an interesting meeting and discussion on Hayarkon Street as Ian strides rapidly out of the Sheraton Lobby for a brisk jog in preparation for the band’s show that evening at the Habima Theater.
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Post by JTull 007 on Jul 1, 2021 2:04:57 GMT
Salute to all ITULLIANS Servizio del TG1 Milano 2018
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