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Post by JTull 007 on Apr 7, 2018 2:29:00 GMT
Better than The Beatles... Liverpool is ready for Jethro Tull 7 April 2018 LINK
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 7, 2018 6:35:25 GMT
One thing that seemed odd last night was that on some songs the bands used the lyrics from the "Rock Opera" tour and not the original LP lyrics. So "Aqualung & Heavy Horses" had different lyrics in some verses to the lyrics we fans have embedded in our brains from the seventies. The reason that this was probably done was that the screen presentations had Ryan O'Donnell and Unnur Birna as "virtual" guests from the "Rock Opera" tour and understandably they used the same video for this tour. Aqualung was brilliant last Thursday night with Ryan referring to Aqualung as his shadow. Another one of my pics
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Post by maddogfagin on Apr 8, 2018 12:37:07 GMT
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/ian-anderson-rolls-back-years-14505188Ian Anderson rolls back the years for Jethro Tull 50th anniversary tourCharismatic frontman can still produce the most extraordinary sounds from a flute while standing on one leg ByAlan Weston 11:16, 8 APR 2018 UPDATED12:22, 8 APR 2018 Jethro Tull - Photography - Nick HarrisonThis year looks like being a vintage one for those of a prog persuasion, with some of the most legendary bands associated with that much-maligned genre marking their 50th anniversaries. A few weeks ago, Yes put on an electrifying show at the Phil. Now it was Jethro Tull’s turn to have a go at the ECHO arena.. Of course this was really a birthday party for charismatic frontman Ian Anderson, who is to the flute what Jimi Hendrix was to the electric guitar. In his 60s/70s heyday, with dishevelled overcoat and crazily unkempt hair, Anderson was a cross between a Dickensian character and someone who looked as though he’d spent the previous night sleeping off a drunken stupor in a hedge. He cuts a more dapper figure now, and, although the voice has mellowed with age, he still manages to produce the most extraordinary sounds from a flute while standing on one leg. In addition, the show was spiced with Anderson’s own anecdotes about individual songs, including how Living in the Past was written as a deliberately perverse response to a manager’s demand to knock off a hit single - and became just that! In fact the term “prog” never really applied to the Tull, as this performance amply demonstrated. No strangers to Top of the Pops or the singles chart - two places which most prog rockers seldom visited - Anderson took us on a chronological journey through Tull’s glory days. And what a fantastic musical legacy he had to draw on. Although billed as a 50th anniversary tour, the show wisely focussed on the first decade of Tull’s illustrious career, starting with My Sunday Feeling, the lead-off track from the very first album, and continuing with their first single (Love Story). The performance took the format of a multimedia event, with fans and former band members contributing short filmed segments in between the songs. There were plenty of both - as Anderson reminded us, over its 50-year history Jethro Tull has run up no fewer than 33 members, the only constant being himself! Meanwhile the celebrity fans were a roll-call of such hard rock luminaries as Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath), Steve Harris (Iron Maiden), Joe Elliott (Def Leppard), and Slash (Guns ‘n’ Roses). As well as these, the filmed backdrop was put to a variety of uses, including giant projections of individual band members, album covers, and even people who popped up out of nowhere to sing part of the lyrics along with Anderson. Although we’ve only just celebrated Easter, the Christmas classic Ring Out Solstice Bells was a particular highlight, as was Thick as a Brick, Songs from the Wood, and a crunching version of Aqualung, which showcased the talents of Florian Opahle on guitar. Not that the other musicians were in any way overshadowed - each had their time in the sun, in the same way as the debut album featuired an extended solo from each individual instrument. And whether you want to call it pop, prog, blues, folk, or heavy metal - Jethro Tull showed they were masters of all.
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Post by JTull 007 on Apr 9, 2018 1:23:26 GMT
It feels like the best year ever to see TULL !!! LINK Ian Anderson and the Tull band celebrate the 50th Anniversary @
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Post by maddogfagin on Apr 9, 2018 6:40:46 GMT
radio.opole.pl/217,163,50-urodziny-jethro-tull-na-trzech-koncertach-w-p Jethro Tull's 50th birthday at three concerts in Poland 2018-04-08, 09:45 Author: Jacek Rudnik
Jethro Tull will mark the 50th anniversary of the presence on the stage with an interesting three-CD compilation of '50 by 50 ', which will come to us on May 25 by the agency of the Parlophone.
50 tracks prepared for this release come from 21 studio discs, which were very precisely chosen by the vocalist and flutist of the band Ian Anderson, and we also have a guarantee that we will get a very solid representation of the British achievements.
There will also be songs from the initial heavily blended period of "Nothing Is Easy" and "Beggars Farm," but on the other hand we also have great rock proposals such as "Aqualung" or "Locomotive Breath,".
If you want to have everything arranged beautifully and in one place, the area of stitistics Jethro Tull, which is difficult to measure, will also complement the things set on the obligatory prog rock shelf such as "Skating Away" and "Critique Oblique".
Folk enthusiasts can also breathe on a compilation of '50 out of 50 ', there will also be classics of the genre like' Heavy Horses' and 'Songs From the Wood.'
In addition to the large, attractive three-plate package, a separate one-disc set will be available for sale, including 15 - absolutely key recordings by the band members - and will be released on both vinyl and compact.
We have premieres of both releases on May 25, while the vinyl version will go on sale on August 31.
Jethro Tull has recently started a large concert tour for the 50th anniversary of being part of which, on November 9, they will perform at the Hala Stulecia in Wrocław, November 10 at Hala Znicz in Prószków and November 11 at the Centrum Spotkań Kultur in Lublin.
Ian Anderson, leader of Jethro Tull, likes to visit our country, as evidenced by two December concerts, which took place in Krakow and Bydgoszcz.
Due to the special show, which the team prepared on the occasion of the round anniversary, all places on the Polish route were divided only into sectors with seating.
The capacity of the halls in Wrocław and Lublin is just over 900 places, which means that the concerts will take place in a rather theatrical atmosphere.
Currently, Jethro Tull consists of its founder Ian Anderson, John O'Hara, David Goodier, Florian Opahle, and Scott Hammond.
Most joined the group in 2017, i.e. when it reactivated after a five-year break in business.
Two large series of performances were also prepared in the USA, and the first of them starts in Phoenix on May 30.
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Post by JTull 007 on Apr 10, 2018 1:37:40 GMT
The 50th Anniversary TULL Tour comes to Birmingham !!! LINK This is SOLD OUT and the best is yet to come
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Post by JTull 007 on Apr 10, 2018 1:59:13 GMT
LIVE @ Colston Hall in Bristol Image by Bridget Whittaker "A quick pint while we're waiting at Bristol"
Image by Dave Derrick Just seen Jethro Tull at the Colston Hall, great band !
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Post by JTull 007 on Apr 11, 2018 1:34:51 GMT
How can it get any better ? TULL Party tonight ! LINK Jethro Tull WEDNESDAY 11 APRIL 2018 Cambridge Corn Exchange
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Post by maddogfagin on Apr 11, 2018 13:12:21 GMT
www.expressandstar.com/Jethro Tull, Symphony Hall, Birmingham - review and picturesBy Kirsten Rawlins | Music | Published: 2 hours ago Jethro Tull fans young and old united to celebrate 50 years of the iconic prog rockers as the five piece astounded with a tremendously powerful show. Jethro Tull. Pic: Nick HarrisonRead more at www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/music/2018/04/11/jethro-tull-symphony-hall-birmingham---review-and-pictures/#m45wIhCfU6acmFU8.99 www.thereviewshub.com/Jethro Tull 50th Anniversary Tour – Symphony Hall, BirminghamPosted by: The Reviews Hub - Central in Central, Concert, Live Music/Gig, Music, Review 2 hours ago 0 Reviewer: Selwyn Knight It’s not entirely obvious now exactly when Jethro Tull was formed. A group of Blackpool musicians, including Ian Anderson, Jeffrey Hammond and John Evan, was playing locally in the mid-1960s. They subsequently moved to London, where they never got repeat bookings so went through several name changes; eventually, their agent named them Jethro Tull after the 18thcentury inventor of the seed drill. This name stuck and it was under it that they released their first album, This Was, in 1968. And it’s the anniversary of this event that tonight’s concert seeks to celebrate. Read more at www.thereviewshub.com/jethro-tull-50th-anniversary-tour-symphony-hall-birmingham/
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Post by zobstick on Apr 11, 2018 13:53:32 GMT
These Birmingham reviews pretty much have it bang on to be fair..
Is it Jethro Tull or is it the Ian Anderson Band. This has been discussed no end in recent years, but do you know what - on last night's performance, it really doesn't matter any more what they call themselves. The music rocked!!
Yes maybe it can't be Jethro Tull without Martin - and he is missed - but if we can't have Martin, then thank God that we have Florian. The guy just gets better and better as time goes on, and along with the rest of the band, it was a powerhouse performance of Tull classics that we got last night. It was such a shame that Ian appeared to be struggling even more than usual vocally - he didn't appear to be 100% well on the night. The situation vastly improved in the second half when John and David stepped up on backing vocals, and Ring Out Solstice Bells was particularly special in this regard with J&D taking more of a lead, leaving Ian to pick up lower register harmonies.
All in all, it was a fantastic night, and great to see many familiar faces in the audience - it really is like going back to the family, and I can't wait for the RAH now...
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Post by earsoftin on Apr 11, 2018 14:47:17 GMT
I agree that these are fair reviews. The voice is a real problem and I fear that anybody who didn't know the lyrics (not many on my assessment of the audience!) would struggle to know what was being sung about. As we know that Ian's lyrics are always interesting this is a great shame and you wonder how long this can continue. As noted, he did seem to be struggling last night, especially in the first half. It was great to hear some of the older material - Love Story was a real blast from my own past, knowing it as well from the Tear Gas (later SAHB) cover. (Now that's dating me!) Good to have the Passion Play extract too - there was some good music on that album, even if it was the one that turned me off Tull for many years (the pretentious lyrics and lack of flow of the music). I think the second half seemed more powerful, although I still regret the use of the new lyrics to Heavy Horses. I can understand the desire to reuse the visuals that worked so well for the Opera sets and I'm as fond of tractors as the next person, but it's up there with my favourite songs not just for the music but also the lyrics. The same was true of Aqualung - although the visuals were generally excellent and contributed to a great show. So overall (despite the horrific Birmingham traffic) an enjoyable night - not up there with the recent concerts with new material (especially the TAAB/TAAB2 tour) but still an impressive performance and a reminder of how much fantastic material we have been lucky enough to be graced with.
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 11, 2018 18:45:09 GMT
I agree that these are fair reviews. The voice is a real problem and I fear that anybody who didn't know the lyrics (not many on my assessment of the audience!) would struggle to know what was being sung about. As we know that Ian's lyrics are always interesting this is a great shame and you wonder how long this can continue. As noted, he did seem to be struggling last night, especially in the first half. It was great to hear some of the older material - Love Story was a real blast from my own past, knowing it as well from the Tear Gas (later SAHB) cover. (Now that's dating me!) Good to have the Passion Play extract too - there was some good music on that album, even if it was the one that turned me off Tull for many years (the pretentious lyrics and lack of flow of the music). I think the second half seemed more powerful, although I still regret the use of the new lyrics to Heavy Horses. I can understand the desire to reuse the visuals that worked so well for the Opera sets and I'm as fond of tractors as the next person, but it's up there with my favourite songs not just for the music but also the lyrics. The same was true of Aqualung - although the visuals were generally excellent and contributed to a great show. So overall (despite the horrific Birmingham traffic) an enjoyable night - not up there with the recent concerts with new material (especially the TAAB/TAAB2 tour) but still an impressive performance and a reminder of how much fantastic material we have been lucky enough to be graced with. Nice to hear from you again earsoftin. I reckon you were a bit unlucky at the Birmingham concert regarding Ian's voice but glad to hear you enjoyed the show. At Newcastle I was pleasantly surprised by how well he sang. It's well documented that Ian's voice isn't what it used to be but I for one hope he can carry on and keep us Tull fans happy for a few more years
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Post by maddogfagin on Apr 12, 2018 8:14:28 GMT
www.bristol247.com/REVIEW: JETHRO TULL, COLSTON HALLBy ROBIN ASKEW, Tuesday Apr 10, 2018 The Vietnam War . . . the Chicago riots . . . Jethro Tull on Top of the Pops. Yes, it’s the 1968 Rock’n’Roll Years played on a mock TV screen as an intro to this 50th anniversary show, reminding us of a time when Tull were portrayed in the press as wild-eyed, wild-haired, drug-crazed loons. The wild-eyed and wild-haired bit might have been true, but Ian Anderson, the sole remaining member of that original line-up, is one of rock’s handful of non-indulgers, which perhaps explains why his memory of the era is so fresh. Mind you, he’s clearly been doing his revision. It’s been 49 years since Jethro Tull first played the Colston Hall, he informs us, and 36 musicians have passed through their ranks over the ensuing decades. Now, he jokes, they’re referred to only by numbers. Keyboard player (and Bristol University lecturer) John O’Hara, for example, is known as “number seven” despite putting in 12 years of service. Review & images HERE
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Post by earsoftin on Apr 12, 2018 10:50:34 GMT
That's a well-written review and an excellent overview - well done Robin Askew! I did think that something more (anything!) could be made of Martin's contributions over the years - but I recognise the sensitivities.
BTW, does anybody know anything of the family pictures shown during With You There To Help Me? Any Anderson connections? Or just random family groups?
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Post by maddogfagin on Apr 13, 2018 6:47:34 GMT
Translated by google and all my data shared with Tull fans worldwide and the Betty Craddock Dance Troupe of East Angliawww.mediaesipario.it/"Once upon a time" was a band called Jethro Tull. No, there is still, and how if there is!LUCIANO LATTANZI ON STAGE 2018 12 APRIL 2018 Premise: this article can not (and does not want to) be a simple report. Because if you start listening to Jethro Tull in the '70s and go see Ian Anderson in 2018, it can not be for a simple concert LIVE REPORT - The band is still called that, and probably will always be, at least until its founder decides to hang the flute to the nail, even if the lineup has changed 14 times and have found a place - in the decades - 36 different musicians, but always and only one singer, also a flautist, but because of Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix . Anderson recently reiterated, in an interview with the BBC, that he was convinced, at a very young age, to leave the guitar after listening to the two sacred monsters of the six strings. And who knows how many other abandonments have become unknowingly responsible. Sold out for the stage in Cambridge (UK) of the "50th Anniversary Tour" by Jethro Tull , on the stage of the Corn Exchange (the largest city theater) there is a 71-year-old gentleman still wishing to travel the world to do concerts, do the "flamingo" playing on one leg and above all entertain the many that the Tull have heard them, hear them and probably will always hear them. Read more at www.mediaesipario.it/index.php/on-stage/concerti/536-c-era-una-volta-una-band-chiamata-jethro-tull-no-ancora-c-e-e-come-se-c-e
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 13, 2018 10:17:57 GMT
They went a bit mad with the smoke machine at Newcastle too
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Post by steelmonkey on Apr 13, 2018 16:26:21 GMT
Ian's only 70.....
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 16, 2018 15:16:26 GMT
Manchester April 2018A great concert video crammed into 9 mins. 47 secs. Many thanks to Erick Oliveros for uploading
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Post by JTull 007 on Apr 17, 2018 2:00:59 GMT
Can you imagine being in this venue tonight ? I can KENNEDY STREET PRESENTS JETHRO TULL Tuesday 17 April 2018 LINK
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Post by maddogfagin on Apr 17, 2018 6:40:33 GMT
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Post by maddogfagin on Apr 17, 2018 12:21:50 GMT
www.cagliaripad.it/306014/si-conclude-oggi-il-tour-in-gran-bretagna-dei-jethro-tull-grande-attesa-per-la-data-di-cagliariThe tour in Great Britain by Jethro Tull ends today, with great expectations for the Cagliari dateFrom Cagliaripad editorial staff - April 17, 2018 The tour in Britain for Jethro Tull ends today and they are fascinating the audience around the world with live shows to celebrate the fifty years of Ian Anderson's band history. Tonight will be London the last date of a mini tour in England, then will be the vote of Russia and Spain, then return to North America for a series of dates. But the wait is all for the Italian dates of next summer. In fact the progressive rock training history will be in our peninsula for 5 dates in July. The public will also have the opportunity to see them live again after several years. Italian dates: 18 July - Porto Recanati (MC), Arena Gigli 19 July - Rome, Auditorium Parco della Musica (Cavea) 21 July - Cagliari, Arena S. Elia 23 July - Milan, Snai Hippodrome of San Siro 24 July - Florence, Piazza SS. but Annunziata
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Post by maddogfagin on Apr 18, 2018 7:03:11 GMT
www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/summerfest-announces-bmo-harris-pavilion-headliners/ar-AAvXzXI#image=1Summerfest announces BMO Harris Pavilion headlinersSummerfest officials announced the lineup of headliners for the BMO Harris Pavilion with Miller Lite.June 27: Jethro Tull, 9:45 pm June 28: The Posies, 4:00pm June 28: Matthew Sweet, 6:00 pm June 28: TBA, 9:45 pm June 29: Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, 9:45 pm June 30: Rachel Platten, 9:45 pm July 1: Nick Lowe featuring Los Straitjackets, 4:00 pm July 1: Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, 9:45 pm July 3: Steven Tyler, 9:45 pm July 4: The Wombats, 8:00 pm July 4: Pixies, 9:45 pm July 5: John Nemeth, 6:00 pm July 5: Walter Trout, 8:00 pm July 5: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, 9:45 pm July 6: Janelle Monae, 9:45 pm July 7: Hunter Hayes, 9:45 pm July 8: Cheap Trick, 9:45 pm Summerfest will once again offer a seating option at the BMO Harris Pavilion with Miller Lite for all headlining performances. This policy offers Summerfest fans the choice of free general admission seats or reserved seats available for purchase. All seats will be clearly marked within the venue. FREE Festival Seating: The majority of seating in the BMO Harris Pavilion will be available free to the public on a first come, first served basis. Similar to other Summerfest stages, fans may occupy seats as they are available from the time Summerfest gates open. Advance Purchase Tickets: A select number of reserved tickets will be available for each headlining concert. Patrons may purchase a ticket for the headlining performance for $30.00 per concert, plus fees. Each reserved ticket for the BMO Harris Pavilion includes admission to Summerfest. Tickets go on sale May 7 – 11, 2018 and are available through Ticketmaster.com or in person at the Summerfest Box Office.
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Post by ash on Apr 18, 2018 13:10:30 GMT
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Post by maddogfagin on Apr 18, 2018 15:13:08 GMT
Royal Albert hall April 17th 2018 Lucky to get these photos last night! On the way in security said I could not take in a camera with a detachable lens . He took me to a lady to put my camera in a locker but she said "you not going to take any photos are you?" To which I said "no" . She then said "that's OK take it in and yes you can take photos just no video because he doesn't like it" . Well I never I didn't see one person get stopped from doing either Great night after that pointless moment All photos on the Flickr group link . I will put some more up later. Wouldn't have missed last night for the world very happy with my photos, just wish I could cut some folks heads off This one's an absolute corker ash. Looking forward to seeing your next set
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Post by steelmonkey on Apr 18, 2018 16:48:31 GMT
Wow.
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 18, 2018 19:03:17 GMT
very happy with my photos, just wish I could cut some folks heads off Wow, fantastic photographs Ashley Could you let me know the camera and lens you used plus any technical data on those ultra sharp images.
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Post by nonrabbit on Apr 18, 2018 20:46:46 GMT
And so you should be! They're superb!
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Post by ash on Apr 18, 2018 21:58:58 GMT
very happy with my photos, just wish I could cut some folks heads off Wow, fantastic photographs Ashley Could you let me know the camera and lens you used plus any technical data on those ultra sharp images. Thanks . Camera is a Sony A6000. The lens is a Sony Zeiss 16-70 f4 zoom which I love and is so sharp. I got it secondhand from Camera jungle. Not a cheap lens I can tell but I got a 25 year award from my company and that was a present to myself I take all my photos in RAW mode and I process them in Adobe Lightroom, which give loads of control. I lean't to use Lightroom from Anthony Morganti on Youtube link. He makes it really simple, which is good for me If you go to flickr group all the tech data is under each photo.
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Post by ash on Apr 18, 2018 22:02:04 GMT
Royal Albert hall April 17th 2018 Lucky to get these photos last night! On the way in security said I could not take in a camera with a detachable lens . He took me to a lady to put my camera in a locker but she said "you not going to take any photos are you?" To which I said "no" . She then said "that's OK take it in and yes you can take photos just no video because he doesn't like it" . Well I never I didn't see one person get stopped from doing either Great night after that pointless moment All photos on the Flickr group link . I will put some more up later. Wouldn't have missed last night for the world very happy with my photos, just wish I could cut some folks heads off This one's an absolute corker ash. Looking forward to seeing your next set Thanks If Ian would let me get in closer with a photo pass I could take better ones...Yeah
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Post by JTull 007 on Apr 19, 2018 2:48:58 GMT
Check out more videos on this Periscope TV LINK Jethro Tull - Aqualung live at Royal Albert Hall - 17 Apr 2018
Video by Marko ChelseaFC
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