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Post by maddogfagin on Jul 14, 2012 7:18:10 GMT
I mailed a few questions to James Anderson on behalf of the Forum and here are his replies.
JTF: I’ve been asked by some of the Forum members to find out whether any
of the unreleased songs and instrumentals that have been featured in
concert over the last few years will ever be officially released.
These are specifically “The Hare In The Wine Cup“, “Child Of My Garden",
“Birnam Wood To Dunsinane” and “The Donkey And The Drum”.
JA: Songs you mentioned were, along with some others, recorded in demo version without guitar or vocals. Whether Ian decides to complete them is anyone's guess….. I have tried to suggest it in the past…..
Steelmonkey: If “A Passion Play” is remixed and re-released in the future
we’d be more than interested in knowing about developments, etc.
“Might be early for APP news....but I suspect James is aware that there
is a 'Play' cult within the broader Tull fanatic cult and will
understand our interest in broadcasting the news when it's fresh and for sure”
JA: No clue about APP. It should be remixed at some point but I don't know……..
Chea: Will the TaaB 2 show tour again next year, or is it designed for the
anniversary of TaaB only.
JA: TAAB 1&2 tours are planned well into late 2013. Hitting some new places and then some of the bigger venues in the USA and Europe……..
You heard it here first
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 14, 2012 10:51:54 GMT
I mailed a few questions to James Anderson on behalf of the Forum and here are his replies. JTF: I’ve been asked by some of the Forum members to find out whether any of the unreleased songs and instrumentals that have been featured in concert over the last few years will ever be officially released. These are specifically “The Hare In The Wine Cup“, “Child Of My Garden", “Birnam Wood To Dunsinane” and “The Donkey And The Drum”. JA: Songs you mentioned were, along with some others, recorded in demo version without guitar or vocals. Whether Ian decides to complete them is anyone's guess….. I have tried to suggest it in the past…..Steelmonkey: If “A Passion Play” is remixed and re-released in the future we’d be more than interested in knowing about developments, etc. “Might be early for APP news....but I suspect James is aware that there
is a 'Play' cult within the broader Tull fanatic cult and will
understand our interest in broadcasting the news when it's fresh and for sure”JA: No clue about APP. It should be remixed at some point but I don't know…….. Chea: Will the TaaB 2 show tour again next year, or is it designed for the anniversary of TaaB only. JA: TAAB 1&2 tours are planned well into late 2013. Hitting some new places and then some of the bigger venues in the USA and Europe……..You heard it here firstWell done maddog and thanks to James for his speedy reply.  I'm very interested about TAAB 1&2 going on to late 2013, especially playing bigger venues. Anyone guessing which ones they'll be? |
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Post by steelmonkey on Jul 14, 2012 16:33:11 GMT
Wow...maybe a later USA TAAB tour will include Bay Area and Northwest so i can have more MORE MORE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by rttullfan on Jul 14, 2012 17:23:07 GMT
I mailed a few questions to James Anderson on behalf of the Forum and here are his replies. JTF: I’ve been asked by some of the Forum members to find out whether any of the unreleased songs and instrumentals that have been featured in concert over the last few years will ever be officially released. These are specifically “The Hare In The Wine Cup“, “Child Of My Garden", “Birnam Wood To Dunsinane” and “The Donkey And The Drum”. JA: Songs you mentioned were, along with some others, recorded in demo version without guitar or vocals. Whether Ian decides to complete them is anyone's guess….. I have tried to suggest it in the past…..Steelmonkey: If “A Passion Play” is remixed and re-released in the future we’d be more than interested in knowing about developments, etc. “Might be early for APP news....but I suspect James is aware that there
is a 'Play' cult within the broader Tull fanatic cult and will
understand our interest in broadcasting the news when it's fresh and for sure”JA: No clue about APP. It should be remixed at some point but I don't know…….. Chea: Will the TaaB 2 show tour again next year, or is it designed for the anniversary of TaaB only. JA: TAAB 1&2 tours are planned well into late 2013. Hitting some new places and then some of the bigger venues in the USA and Europe……..You heard it here firstExcellent questions, but you should have asked him about the contents for the TAAB reissue! I want to know about the bonus tracks and make sure they're releasing it on Blu-Ray just like Aqualung. |
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Post by futureshock on Jul 15, 2012 3:58:45 GMT
TAAB may only be ~40 minutes, but after TAAB stops, I'd be disappointed if there were more music immediately following. It's a masterwork. New interviews perhaps, and with more than Ian and Martin. It was Barrie's first Tull album, let's hear his recollections. Some of us would like to hear some comments from the remix engineer about the challenges and improvements possible and toss in a few tech comments for those of us with recording software. And I'd rather hear Mike Nelson talk about the TAAB concerts than that fat useless Commie angler Boris Bostock. My God!
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Post by nonrabbit on Aug 1, 2012 12:16:38 GMT
The latest muttterings from Gerald B  with the news that Mr A has been asked to play in Kabul next year. Tickets anyone?  THE BOSTOCK DIARIES CHAPTER 6 I sat reflecting on the darker side of the species last night in the bowels of a castle in Luxembourg. There was a rack for stretching bodies to breaking point, a screw-down device for smashing hands, a bench with spiked rollers where tied victims were once dragged, lacerated to their confessional doom. Where, oh where, was this equipment when it could have extorted a more heartfelt response from Bob Diamond of the Libor-fixing scandal? Or Meester Tony over the Irag pre-war intelligence? A dreary combo called Magna Carta opened the show and ran over time by 15 minutes causing Anderson to vent his spleen and utter words of apoplectic rage. Like, "Bother", "Goodness me" and the like. Plus a little more colourful language too extreme even for the Commons Brawl at PM's Questions. The next night's show at the beautiful Beaufort Castle in the Grand Duchy was to feature Blackmore's Night. Yes, he, Ritchie of Deep Purple fame and re-cast as medieval troubadour in the goode companye of his singing damsel, the fine-bodied Candice. I was made aware that Anderson and Blackmore are old pals, sort of, and have a fine regard for each other. Apparently, Candice and bairn were in the audience at some point in the evening and Mr A instructed me to seek her out for an audience with Himself in the Castle tower dressing room - make that vault - after the show but she had left by then, I was reliably informed. Anderson signed a poster in the octagonal vault wishing them a Merrye Post-prandial Soiree. Blackmore was tied up (bondage party?) in the City Of Luxembourg doing interviews and the inevitable eulogising of poor Jon Lord who passed away a few days ago after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Ritchie B has a reputation for evil ways. Legends abound with tales of mis-deeds and dastardly, scoundrel behaviour. But, as is so often the case, in reality he is a reet ol' pussycat if you get a one-on-one and ask him what kind of guitar picks he uses. Must remember to mention that to Ian Gillan if I ever meet him. Sartorial delight informs the Blackmore's poster. I can't help but think of Sean Connery in The Name Of The Rose movie.... Then we drove off for two long hours through the long and chilly Summer night to Koblenz in two bumpy vans. Then a few short hours sleep in a perfectly pleasant small hotel with cot-like single beds. This meant I had to leave Rapunzel behind. Having rescued her from the tall and turreted tower, it seemed a shame, but she would have been out of her comfort zone in the real world and amidst the bursting luggage in the bumpy van. How could I leave Rapunzel's behind? (To quote, albeit loosely, from Spinal Tap's assault upon anal decency in the song "Big Bottom" from the rockumentary, if you will, back in the 80s.) But I woke this morning early to find I have still telltale shreds of blond, Teutonic hair under my fingernails. Was it all a dream? Rapunzel, let down thy hair. Next time, my busty blond escapee, let down thy knickers as well. Just don't tell the Old Bag.... A frantic festival followed in Burg Herzberg with a bunch of noisy, well-meaning buffoons strutting their metal and punk stuff in the rain. Irritating bunch of trouble-makers. Like the CON back-benchers on a works pouting. Had an email from Prof Stewart Wood - Lordie-oh-lordie Wood as he now is, elevated to higher station in the hallowed halls of The Lords. Ex-advisor to El Gordo (Brown) and now to the affable, equine Mr Ed. Off in a couple of weeks, for his sins, real and imagined, to both the Republican AND Democratic Conventions in the USA as official, honoured guest representing our glorious Labour Party. I had a racy and imaginative idea: the Old Bag might be persuaded to take a heady sojourn with her old flame from The Guardian years, Godfrey Pitcher. He is a wine buff and knows of several distant vineyards in the Dordogne where early bed and late breakfast are cheap and there are no phones or internet available for her to check on me. The naughty Reverend P might just distract her long enough for me to meet up with Lord Woody in Charlotte NC and have burger and fries and a quick ciggie behind the bike shed with that Irish-American President chappie, O'Bama. Will ask Mr A if he needs me in that week. He doesn't pay well but does engender a certain loyalty. First call on services, at least for a while. As tour manager, I have to check the up-coming flights and seat reservations for the trip home and the worrying outward to Krakow in august with Cheesy-jet. They of the extortionate excess baggage charges. Then - touchy matter this - do research and due diligence on a couple of charitable entities as recipients of the Israel concerts fees. Anderson gives the proceeds to registered charities fostering co-education between Israeli Jews, Palestinians and Christians. Says he won't take the money himself and feels strongly that so-called "boycotting" does nothing to change things. Israeli government cares little or nothing for who comes to perform and who doesn't. But investing in the future of mutual respect and understanding of opposing religious and cultural groups is worth supporting. He received an email last week inviting him (us?) to Kabul (yes - the Afghanistan one) next year to perform. Where will it end? Benefit concerts for the homeless of the Planet Downoutus, orbiting around a distant star in the belt of Orion? Fundraisers for the Vatican? The Help-An-Immigrant-Have-More-Babies Free Concert in Hyde Park? Pocket the dosh, pay your taxes and enjoy the beer, skittles and a stiff curry, I say. Fine Socialist principles which trump all fake, do-gooder prattle and pomp. Stick that in your pipe Mr Bono. Don't get me started. Over and Out. GB signing off. Kisses and Leberknodel, you rascals. PS - Do Queasy-jet do Speedy Boarding for bass-player and drummers? Will they they fit in the overhead locker? Or do I actually have to buy the buggers tickets? |
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Post by maddogfagin on Oct 9, 2012 9:34:05 GMT
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Post by maddogfagin on Jan 15, 2013 19:02:04 GMT
Thick As A Brick 2 DVD news
The Icelandic concert of 21 June 2012 was recorded and the sound has to be mixed and balanced etc.
After the footage has been screened on TV in Iceland, a decision will be made as to whether the footage will be used as an official DVD release.
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Post by steelmonkey on Jan 15, 2013 19:16:20 GMT
I vote 'yes'...if anyone asks....willing to promise my lunch money and more.
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Post by tullist on Jan 15, 2013 20:02:52 GMT
Thick As A Brick 2 DVD newsThe Icelandic concert of 21 June 2012 was recorded and the sound has to be mixed and balanced etc.
After the footage has been screened on TV in Iceland, a decision will be made as to whether the footage will be used as an official DVD release. Well, barring averted tragedy or something that is likely to be the best, though I suppose not unexpected, news I will hear this year. Given a choice, I would prefer that it was the Montreux show that would be included, as I cannot imagine the band being any better recorded or filmed than they were there in 2003. Makes me wonder if people are really listening re the voice, as in that show, and many between about 97 and now, I would mark his singing to be as good or in many developed respects, better than ever. Yeah I know about the bad moments here and there and also there, but I also believe Ian often still nails it, and personally I like seeing those neck muscles strain and all the other facial gesticulations. Something of a repertory ensemble of Tull music since that period, but when you can play the repertory that well and with that much annual tweeking to things that are played each year, I have no problem with it. Plus I imagine alot of those large outdoor places will only book someone like Tull or others of their vintage if they are playing mostly classics. |
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Post by steelmonkey on Jan 15, 2013 20:32:45 GMT
Dunno if Montreaux last year got the full two bricks or modified festival set list. Iceland is where they sold out in a millisecond so good vibes as a starting point.
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Post by tullist on Jan 15, 2013 20:40:59 GMT
Yeah Bernie that crossed my mind, or vague memory as I wrote it. That is possible have not checked. On the other hand, quite sure it was indoors, though I know a few of the other shortened sets also were, and with the connection to Nobs, via the statue, workshops and the other history just maybe he would have wanted the full thing, I will probably check at that Ministry of Information.
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Post by thierry42 on Jan 16, 2013 17:39:15 GMT
Apparentlly , according to the Ministry of Information website , On 01/07/2012 at Montreux Festival they played the entire TAAB1 and TAAB2 records with the encore Locomotive Breath !
The workshop with Claude Nobs was done on the 2nd of July !
I saw one track of Montreux's festival video on youtube with a fantastic sound and images . This one's on DVD/BR should be great !
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Post by maddogfagin on Jul 23, 2015 16:32:15 GMT
A piece of relevant pop culture history is always nice to have in one's possession, especially when being able to ride it on a motorcycle such as the almighty Yamaha V Max, one the world's most powerful pieces of two wheel history! This was demonstrated when famed night show host Jay Leno had his own 2009 V Max custom painted and subsequently sold at the Barrett-Jackson auction for $120,000 American dollars!
Dr. Paul Poirier, a formidable brain cancer survivor and classic rock enthusiast, has risen above his brain cancer condition for an astounding twenty years. Paul has successfully blended classic rock and his support for brain cancer charity, raising awareness by hosting a very popular motorcycle ride for the cause (see http://www.bikersagainstbraincancer.org). Paul met famed Black Sabbath guitar legend Tony Iommi and personally befriended Jethro Tull's founder and lead singer Ian Anderson, three years ago.
Ian Anderson strongly supports brain cancer charities, particularly of the pediatric kind. Ian has been kind enough to sign Dr. Poirier's V Max gas tank with one the most famous lyrics in rock history... "Sitting on a park bench " accompanied by his signature which has then been clear coated to preserve this unique and valuable addition to the V Max.
It is with Ian's blessing that Dr. Paul's venerable 2006 V Max (with under 22,000 kms) is being auctioned so that the funds collected can be directed towards ongoing brain cancer research.
Please consider bidding for this unique and collectable piece of classic rock memorabilia and help defeat this form of cancer.
www.ebay.ca/itm/Yamaha-V-Max-/301694385673?ssPageName=ADME%3AL%3ALCA%3ACA%3A1123
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Post by maddogfagin on Jul 31, 2015 8:40:48 GMT
 "Now available from Burning Shed are beautiful hand printed posters celebrating Ian Anderson’s forthcoming Jethro Tull – The Rock Opera tour. These posters are signed by Ian Anderson."www.burningshed.com/store/jethrotull/collection/447/+ + + + + + + + + + + + + Curiously both are marked as "Out of Stock" at Burning Shed. |
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Post by steelmonkey on Jul 31, 2015 17:42:03 GMT
The original tweet did say '50 only'.
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Post by JTull 007 on Aug 1, 2015 0:38:51 GMT
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Post by maddogfagin on Aug 20, 2015 14:37:27 GMT
Cat conservation evening – with Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull
Royal Zoological Society of ScotlandMonday, 19 October 2015 from 18:30 to 20:30 (BST) Edinburgh, United Kingdom  www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cat-conservation-evening-with-ian-anderson-of-jethro-tull-tickets-18163711149?aff=ebapiEvent DetailsJoin us for a special evening at Edinburgh Zoo where you can not only hear about our cat conservation projects from across the globe but also hear from our special guest, one of Scotland’s most famous musicians, Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull. Help us raise awareness to support our small cat projects in Scotland, Nepal, Mongolia, Iran, Kazakhstan and United Arab Emirates and hear why Ian Anderson has taken time out to support our work and share his feelings toward small cat conservation. Scottish wildcat actionGet up to speed on all things Scottish wildcat as we explore the objectives taken on by RZSS through the Scottish wildcat conservation action plan. Hear how we aim to play a key role in halting the decline in the UK’s last remaining wildcat species and how our experience with captive breeding and release will boost existing populations that are on the edge of extinction. Pallas’s catsAside from coordinating the European and International breeding programmes for the species RZSS Cat conservation project officer, David Barclay, has also established in-situ field support projects throughout Pallas’s cat range to improve our understanding and conservation efforts of this elusive mountain ghost. Enter the world of Pallas’s cats from the Himalayas of Nepal to the deserts and grasslands of Mongolia and Iran, and be some of the first people to see the unique images and video captured over the last few months using new technology that helps us track these animals in the wild. Arabian sand catsEven without having sand cats as part of the RZSS animals collections we are still playing a key role in sand cat research that is aiding future conservation efforts of the species. Learn how our Wildgenes staff are working closely with both Al Ain Zoo in the UAE and the Sand cat breeding programmes to not only asses genetic relatedness in the population which will allow more accurate breeding but to assess the distribution and presence of wild populations using samples collected in the field. Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull)Most people will know Ian Anderson as the frontman to the world famous Jethro Tull band, however few will know of Ian’s personal passion toward small cat conservation issues and awareness. We are delighted to host Ian for 1 night only at RZSS Edinburgh where guests will not only get the chance to hear personal accounts of Ian’s passion for small cat conservation but the chance to ask questions and share a relaxing drink with him alongside RZSS staff before and after the event. Please arrive via the members' gate at the top of the Zoo car park at 6.30pm. You will be directed to the Education Centre from there. Refreshments will be available to purchase on arrival. Thank you to the Holiday Inn Edinburgh for their kind support of this event. www.hiedinburghhotel.co.uk/Do you have questions about Cat conservation evening – with Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull? Contact Royal Zoological Society of Scotland
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 20, 2015 19:50:52 GMT
Cat conservation evening – with Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull
Royal Zoological Society of ScotlandMonday, 19 October 2015 from 18:30 to 20:30 (BST) Edinburgh, United Kingdom www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cat-conservation-evening-with-ian-anderson-of-jethro-tull-tickets-18163711149?aff=ebapiEvent DetailsJoin us for a special evening at Edinburgh Zoo where you can not only hear about our cat conservation projects from across the globe but also hear from our special guest, one of Scotland’s most famous musicians, Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull. Help us raise awareness to support our small cat projects in Scotland, Nepal, Mongolia, Iran, Kazakhstan and United Arab Emirates and hear why Ian Anderson has taken time out to support our work and share his feelings toward small cat conservation. Scottish wildcat actionGet up to speed on all things Scottish wildcat as we explore the objectives taken on by RZSS through the Scottish wildcat conservation action plan. Hear how we aim to play a key role in halting the decline in the UK’s last remaining wildcat species and how our experience with captive breeding and release will boost existing populations that are on the edge of extinction. Pallas’s catsAside from coordinating the European and International breeding programmes for the species RZSS Cat conservation project officer, David Barclay, has also established in-situ field support projects throughout Pallas’s cat range to improve our understanding and conservation efforts of this elusive mountain ghost. Enter the world of Pallas’s cats from the Himalayas of Nepal to the deserts and grasslands of Mongolia and Iran, and be some of the first people to see the unique images and video captured over the last few months using new technology that helps us track these animals in the wild. Arabian sand catsEven without having sand cats as part of the RZSS animals collections we are still playing a key role in sand cat research that is aiding future conservation efforts of the species. Learn how our Wildgenes staff are working closely with both Al Ain Zoo in the UAE and the Sand cat breeding programmes to not only asses genetic relatedness in the population which will allow more accurate breeding but to assess the distribution and presence of wild populations using samples collected in the field. Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull)Most people will know Ian Anderson as the frontman to the world famous Jethro Tull band, however few will know of Ian’s personal passion toward small cat conservation issues and awareness. We are delighted to host Ian for 1 night only at RZSS Edinburgh where guests will not only get the chance to hear personal accounts of Ian’s passion for small cat conservation but the chance to ask questions and share a relaxing drink with him alongside RZSS staff before and after the event. Please arrive via the members' gate at the top of the Zoo car park at 6.30pm. You will be directed to the Education Centre from there. Refreshments will be available to purchase on arrival. Thank you to the Holiday Inn Edinburgh for their kind support of this event. www.hiedinburghhotel.co.uk/Do you have questions about Cat conservation evening – with Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull? Contact Royal Zoological Society of Scotland I would probably make an effort to go if I liked cats. Please don't tell Ian.  Apart from these friendly felines.   |
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Post by nonrabbit on Aug 22, 2015 10:33:28 GMT
My daughter doesn't live too far from Edinburgh zoo so I might make an expedition to see that. I'm not a cat lover either but I might fake it. I think the panda's pregnant, last time I checked anyway - not literally!I might take a quick look at the panda enclosure as well although have to say it didn't live up to the hype the last time I went. The panda was bored and we were bored looking at the panda - no wonder it makes headlines when they get pregnant. At least the meercats make a bit of a show when they see you but they're probably faking it as well. ![]() i62.images obliterated by tinypic/2872opj.jpg[/IMG] |
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Post by nonrabbit on Aug 22, 2015 11:15:43 GMT
See what I mean! On the Edinburgh Zoo website a couple of days after Ian's talk on cats there's an event called Zombie Zoo Halloween Enrichment ( you'd prefer this one Jim)
"..see some of our animals receive Halloween-themed enrichment items to stimulate their natural behaviours..."and the meercats are getting right into it and where's the pandas? Couldn't give a freak!!![]() i62.images obliterated by tinypic/1zb8l88.jpg[/IMG] ![]() i59.images obliterated by tinypic/aewuiq.jpg[/IMG] www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/events/2015/10/zombie-zoo-halloween-enrichment/
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Post by JTull 007 on Aug 22, 2015 13:05:44 GMT
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Post by maddogfagin on Aug 27, 2015 14:56:01 GMT
 At 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday 2nd September, Ian Anderson, founder member of prog-rock band Jethro Tull, will be at St Bartholomew’s Church in Lower Basildon to visit the memorial of the band’s namesake. The 18th century agriculturalist, Jethro Tull, is famous for perfecting the horse drawn seed drill in 1701 and is the subject of Ian Anderson’s new project, ‘Jethro Tull: A Rock Opera’. Featuring songs from the band’s back catalogue, the rock opera reimagines the agriculturist’s life in the near future. St Bartholomew’s Church is cared for by The Churches Conservation Trust, the national charity protecting historic churches at risk. Chief Executive of the Trust, Crispin Truman, explains: ‘Each of the 347 churches that The Churches Conservation Trust cares for has their own story to tell and I’m delighted to welcome Ian Anderson to St Bartholomew’s to be part of the story of this striking 700 year old church. Jethro Tull revolutionised modern agriculture and it’s great to see his life commemorated in such an exciting way.’ Press and the public are invited to meet Ian Anderson as he visits Jethro Tull’s burial place at St Bartholomew’s Church in Lower Basildon at 11am on Wednesday 2nd September. He will be available for photographs and short interviews. LINK |
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Post by ash on Aug 28, 2015 6:29:35 GMT
At 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday 2nd September, Ian Anderson, founder member of prog-rock band Jethro Tull, will be at St Bartholomew’s Church in Lower Basildon to visit the memorial of the band’s namesake. The 18th century agriculturalist, Jethro Tull, is famous for perfecting the horse drawn seed drill in 1701 and is the subject of Ian Anderson’s new project, ‘Jethro Tull: A Rock Opera’. Featuring songs from the band’s back catalogue, the rock opera reimagines the agriculturist’s life in the near future. St Bartholomew’s Church is cared for by The Churches Conservation Trust, the national charity protecting historic churches at risk. Chief Executive of the Trust, Crispin Truman, explains: ‘Each of the 347 churches that The Churches Conservation Trust cares for has their own story to tell and I’m delighted to welcome Ian Anderson to St Bartholomew’s to be part of the story of this striking 700 year old church. Jethro Tull revolutionised modern agriculture and it’s great to see his life commemorated in such an exciting way.’ Press and the public are invited to meet Ian Anderson as he visits Jethro Tull’s burial place at St Bartholomew’s Church in Lower Basildon at 11am on Wednesday 2nd September. He will be available for photographs and short interviews. LINKJust 20 miles from me, so I will be trying to get the time off work and go along |
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Post by steelmonkey on Aug 28, 2015 17:04:00 GMT
Please tell all if you go...and sneak a prayer or three in for me...can't hurt to approach Ms God via the Tull portal...I've been doing so for years.
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Post by maddogfagin on Aug 29, 2015 8:31:00 GMT
Please tell all if you go...and sneak a prayer or three in for me...can't hurt to approach Ms God via the Tull portal...I've been doing so for years. Please send your prayers to The Reverend Arthur Belling c/o The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster (Ystrad Mynach Branch) Nice to have a Welsh church minister/vicar here |
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Post by ash on Aug 29, 2015 11:26:55 GMT
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Post by maddogfagin on Aug 30, 2015 9:45:30 GMT
At 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday 2nd September, Ian Anderson, founder member of prog-rock band Jethro Tull, will be at St Bartholomew’s Church in Lower Basildon to visit the memorial of the band’s namesake. The 18th century agriculturalist, Jethro Tull, is famous for perfecting the horse drawn seed drill in 1701 and is the subject of Ian Anderson’s new project, ‘Jethro Tull: A Rock Opera’. Featuring songs from the band’s back catalogue, the rock opera reimagines the agriculturist’s life in the near future. St Bartholomew’s Church is cared for by The Churches Conservation Trust, the national charity protecting historic churches at risk. Chief Executive of the Trust, Crispin Truman, explains: ‘Each of the 347 churches that The Churches Conservation Trust cares for has their own story to tell and I’m delighted to welcome Ian Anderson to St Bartholomew’s to be part of the story of this striking 700 year old church. Jethro Tull revolutionised modern agriculture and it’s great to see his life commemorated in such an exciting way.’ Press and the public are invited to meet Ian Anderson as he visits Jethro Tull’s burial place at St Bartholomew’s Church in Lower Basildon at 11am on Wednesday 2nd September. He will be available for photographs and short interviews. LINKadded: 30 Aug 2015 // by: Music-News.com Newsdesk On Wednesday 2nd September, Ian Anderson - founder member of prog-rock band Jethro Tull - will come to St Bartholomew's Church in Lower Basildon, near Pangbourne, to visit a memorial of the band's namesake, who is buried at the church. 18th century agriculturalist Jethro Tull is celebrated as the 'father of modern farming', and is famous for perfecting the horse drawn seed drill in 1701. Tull is the subject of Ian Anderson's new project, 'Jethro Tull: A Rock Opera', which features songs from the band's back catalogue, reimagining the agriculturist's life in the near future. St Bartholomew's Church is cared for by The Churches Conservation Trust, the national charity protecting historic churches at risk. Crispin Truman, Chief Executive of The Churches Conservation Trust, explains: 'Each of the 347 churches that The Churches Conservation Trust cares for has their own story to tell. I'm delighted to welcome Ian Anderson to 700 year old St Bartholomew's where Jethro Tull - who revolutionised modern agriculture - is commemorated. Personally I'm also a bit of a fan of 'the Tull' so can't wait to share this and other stories with Ian!' Volunteer with The Churches Conservation Trust, Zoe Pike, is currently developing a scheme of interpretation for St Bartholomew's which will allow visitors to learn more about Tull's life and his connections with the church and local area. Additional volunteer support is needed in researching, marketing and planning this project. Anyone interested should contact Ed McGregor, The CCT's Volunteering Officer emcgregor@thecct.org.uk St Bartholomew's is open to visitors daily between 9am and 5pm. It is a venue for regular community events, including the upcoming Harvest Evensong and Hog Roast on Sunday 4th October at 6pm. 'Jethro Tull ' The Rock Opera' Full Dates are: September 8th Basingstoke Anvil 01256 844244 10th London O2 Shepherds Bush Empire 0844 477 2000 11th Birmingham Symphony Hall 0121 345 0493 12th York Barbican 0844 854 2757 13th Gateshead Sage Theatre 0191 443 4661 14th Salford Lowry Theatre 0843 208 6000 Tickets are priced £28 and £32, except in Birmingham £27.50-£32.50. Doors open at 18:30. There is no support. Show starts at 19:30, with a brief interval at 20:30, and ends at 22:00. |
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Post by maddogfagin on Aug 31, 2015 18:46:01 GMT
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