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Post by maddogfagin on Jun 30, 2019 6:51:42 GMT
www.cvindependent.comThe Blueskye Report, July 2019: Jethro Tull, Stevie B, Lee Greenwood, Cate Le Bon—and a Whole Lot More!Written by Brian Blueskye LinkAt 8 p.m., Friday, July 5, enjoy the rocking flute-driven tunes of Jethro Tull. The band has extended its 50th Anniversary Tour, and considering the band rivaled the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and Elton John in its early years, you won’t want to miss this one. Tickets are $59 to $129.
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Post by steelmonkey on Jul 1, 2019 4:33:07 GMT
Very odd for Tull to come over and do only 4 dates in California. Not their style or strategy at all, historically but maybe a promoter made it worth the one week tour...maybe they planned to add dates before and after the handful planned but got better offers in Europe?...or maybe they are optimistic as they are booked in 5 thousand-ish venues...none sold out yet. Ian or promoters planning last minute push to fill seats? Summer walk up to outdoor venues expected? Money not the issue? Mysterious and in Tull-like...but I am glad to be seeing them next week.
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Post by maddogfagin on Jul 1, 2019 6:33:01 GMT
timesofsandiego.com/arts/2019/06/30/jethro-tull-marks-50-years-of-rock-with-unashamedly-nostalgic-civic-theatre-concert/Jethro Tull Marks 50 Years of Rock with ‘Unashamedly Nostalgic’ Civic Theatre ConcertPOSTED BY EDITOR ON JUNE 30, 2019 IN ARTS | 120 VIEWS By Donovan Roche Jethro Tull founder, frontman and flautist Ian Anderson is in the U.K. finishing up rehearsals and packing to hit the road again. The British band is extending their 50th anniversary tour from 2018 — hitting places they were unable to visit last year. This includes stops in the U.S., among them San Diego Civic Theatre on July 7 at 8 p.m. “The 50th anniversary tour is unashamedly nostalgic — covering the first 15 years of Jethro Tull and capturing the spirit of the times,” Anderson says by phone. “We try to keep it entertaining and interesting,” he adds, describing how the nearly two-hour show also features surprise video introductions to many of the band’s popular songs, as well as some rare gems that longtime fans should appreciate. Well, sort of. “I’m not sure you’d call them rare gems or just stuff they never got around to listening to before,” Anderson quips, displaying a dry wit that surfaced several times during the call. Jethro Tull — named after the 18th century English agricultural pioneer who invented the seed drill — got their start in February 1968, playing at the world-famous Marquee Club in London. They toured North America for the first time in 1969; so, technically, it’s still the 50th anniversary for those of us on this side of The Pond. Jethro Tull ultimately became one of the most enduring bands of their time, releasing 30 albums (notably “Aqualung” and “Thick As A Brick”) and selling more than 60 million copies worldwide. One could argue that much of Tull’s fame can be attributed to Anderson being the first to put the flute front-and-center in a rock band. But if you asked the pioneer what made him think that bold move would work, he’d humbly tell you it wasn’t all that calculated. “It was a chance to change from playing guitar, which I knew I wasn’t going to be great at compared to Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck or Jimmy Page,” he says. “So I thought, for no particularly good reason, give the flute a go — but, of course, I had to find a way to play it that would be a little more forceful, energetic, and the equal of the electric guitar.” This novel approach gave Jethro Tull the opportunity to stand out in a sea of great bands performing from the late ‘60s to the end of the ‘70s. It also gave them the staying power to still be heard today among the Ed Sheerans and Ariana Grandes of the world. “I defy anybody to show me anything in the last 20 years that I would personally call new — it’s just putting a slight spin on things that have been done before,” says Anderson. “(Today’s music) doesn’t have the originality that the classic era of rock music has because then it really was shiny and new, and nobody had done that before.” For the 50th anniversary tour, Anderson will be joined by David Goodier (bass), John O’Hara (keyboards), Florian Opahle (guitar) and Scott Hammond (drums). But don’t consider this a swan song for the nearly 72-year-old Anderson or the legendary rock band. There’s both a book and new album on the horizon. Anderson won’t reveal much about the album — “It’s a secret,” he says, “we’ll hopefully wrap it up sometime early next year” — but “The Ballad of Jethro Tull,” written by British rock journalist Mark Blake (“Is This The Real Life: The Untold Story of Queen,” “Pretend You’re in a War: The Who and The Sixties”), is currently available for pre-order. Tickets to Ian Anderson Presents Jethro Tull 50th Anniversary at the Civic Theatre can be purchased online.
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Post by JTull 007 on Jul 2, 2019 11:29:39 GMT
Win 2 tickets to see Jethro Tull - 50th Anniversary LIVE at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino! Then tune into NBC Palm Springs July 2nd, @ 6am as Lead Singer/Guitarist Ian Anderson will announce the winner!! nbcpalmsprings.com/interactive/
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Post by JTull 007 on Jul 3, 2019 11:29:36 GMT
Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull on NBC Palm Springs LINK Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull was on NBC Palm Springs to announce the lucky winner of a pair of tickets to see them kick off their 50th Anniversary tour at Fantasy Springs this Friday, July 5th. We would like to congratulate the contest winner, Joe Discenze.
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Post by maddogfagin on Jul 4, 2019 6:24:50 GMT
www.pe.com/2019/07/02/4-shows-to-see-at-southern-california-casinos-this-week-july-5-11/4 shows to see at Southern California casinos this week (July 5-11)British rock band Jethro Tull and Motown great Smokey Robinson are among the artists performing at casinos this week. By ALEX GROVES | agroves@scng.com | The Press-Enterprise PUBLISHED: July 2, 2019 at 9:24 am | UPDATED: July 2, 2019 at 9:24 am Fantasy Springs Resort Casino The sound of flute-filled rock ‘n’ roll will come to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. British rock band Jethro Tull, known for such hits as “Living in the Past,” “Bungle in the Jungle,” “The Whistler” and “Locomotive Breath,” is on its 50th anniversary tour and will make a stop at the Indio resort before stopping in Irvine on July 6. 8 p.m. Friday, July 5. 84245 Indio Springs Drive, Indio. $59-$129. 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com. activate.metroactive.com/2019/07/jethro-tull-at-mountain-winery/Jethro Tull at Mountain WineryJULY 3, 2019 by METRO STAFF HALF CENT: Prog rock legends Jethro Tull come to have been touring America for 50 years.It’s been 50 years since a flute-shredding Scotsman named Ian Anderson first brought his group, Jethro Tull, to America. To celebrate, Anderson is returning for another lap around the states. On this tour, he and his band will focus on the first 15 years of Tull—which gave fans albums like Stand Up, Benefit, Aqualung and Thick as a Brick. But Anderson is not one to live in the past. In 2017, he released Jethro Tull – The String Quartets, featuring many of the band’s best known songs performed by the Carducci String Quartet. There’s also a new album in the works, with a tentative 2020 release.
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Post by JTull 007 on Jul 5, 2019 2:41:15 GMT
Let the U.S. TULL Tour part 2 begin ... LINK Ian Anderson Presents: JETHRO TULL – 50th Anniversary Tour Friday, July 5 | 8PM
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Post by maddogfagin on Jul 5, 2019 6:37:57 GMT
www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2019/jul/04/live-five-occasional-monkee-hotel-del-coronado/Occasional Monkee at the Hotel Del CoronadoMicky Dolenz, Shades McCool, Casey Hensley, Ian Anderson, Shawn MendesBy Jay Allen Sanford, July 4, 2019 Ian Anderson: Jethro Tull 50th Anniversary Tour Sunday, July 7, 2019, 8 p.m. San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Avenue, San Diego“I first visited San Diego in 1969 but they were rushed visits,” says Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson. “I began to enjoy the experience in 1971 when we had a couple of days off and some time to relax and do some photo shoots for the Living in the Past album artwork. The balmy weather, the relative calm after other U.S. cities on the tour, all offered a welcome respite. Later trips to a wild cat refuge, zoo and restaurants downtown have made for a few hours of pleasure. Normally, there is little or no time for seeing much of a city when you are there to work…grab some lunch, check into a hotel, go to soundcheck, and do the show. Then a flight next morning to Northern California for another show. But at least I get to smell the Pacific, if filtered through petrol, diesel and aviation fumes. I recall a concert in the early ‘70s where there were big problems reported in the press between local police and fans. I think we had the record briefly - wrested from the Rolling Stones - of the most drug busts and violence at a concert in San Diego. Nothing for anyone to be proud of, of course. Symptomatic of the times. Much worse happened at our shows elsewhere in the U.S. during the ‘70s. These days, everyone is a pussycat. Or just plain old.”
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Post by JTull 007 on Jul 6, 2019 11:10:33 GMT
Praying for everyone in Southern California Jethro Tull “50th Anniversary Tour” @ FivePoint Amphitheater Hopefully this night will be much easier to ROCK LINK
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Post by steelmonkey on Jul 7, 2019 0:36:07 GMT
I'm not worried about Ian's voice and I have long accepted that the setlist is out of my control...but since I am, by my religion, obligated to worry. I will worry about empty seats.
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Post by JTull 007 on Jul 7, 2019 14:04:34 GMT
Another night of WEST COAST TULL !!!! LINK Sunday, July 7 – 8:00p Ian Anderson Presents JETHRO TULL 50th ANNIVERSARY
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Post by JTull 007 on Jul 8, 2019 1:55:34 GMT
From FivePoint Amphitheatre July 6 by David A. Santana So have you ever been apprehensive to follow a friend's recommendation for an evening of entertainment? I was last night at the Jethro Tull concert at the Irvine FivePoint Amphitheater. However, I had a BLAST!
Wonderful venue, nice concert crowd, a lovely after show dinner, and super duper great time with my dear friend Miriam. Thanks again for making the suggestion. It was really cool !
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Post by rredmond on Jul 8, 2019 15:18:47 GMT
...since I am, by my religion, obligated to worry... Worshiping at the altar of the Anderson flute, the Barre guitar lick and the horse-drawn seed drill!
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Post by JTull 007 on Jul 9, 2019 2:05:49 GMT
Salute to Bernie (Steelmonkey) Time to ROCK !!!! Ian Anderson Presents Jethro Tull Date: July 9, 2019 LINK
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Post by maddogfagin on Jul 9, 2019 6:34:14 GMT
For a Thousand Mothers/Love Story/A Song for Jeffrey/Some Day the Sun Won't Shine for You/Dharma for One/A New Day Yesterday/Bourrée in E minor/My God/Thick as a Brick/A Passion Play/Too Old to Rock 'n' Roll, Too Young to Die/Pastime With Good Company/Songs From the Wood/Heavy Horses/Warm Sporran/Farm on the Freeway/Aqualung/Locomotive Breathwww.setlist.fm7.6.2019 - JETHRO TULL in concert @ FIVEPOINT AMPHITHEATRE in IRVINE CALIFORNIA62 views hi this is random Published on Jul 7, 2019 RICKY VANFLEET ENJOYING SEEING FOR THE FIRST TIME JETHRO TULL IN CONCERT. Aqualung RECORDED USING THE NEXUS 6 PHONE from the last row at FIVEPOINT AMPHITHEATRE.
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Post by nonrabbit on Jul 9, 2019 9:29:49 GMT
What a beautiful spot - lucky devil
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Post by steelmonkey on Jul 9, 2019 16:15:43 GMT
Going with five friends...Two Tull fans of highest level and three virgins...all with good attitude, curiosity and historical Tull love.
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Post by JTull 007 on Jul 9, 2019 22:28:35 GMT
Mike Downs: Today’s office with as much wine as we can drink
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Post by maddogfagin on Jul 10, 2019 14:40:55 GMT
Jethro Tull - Locomotive Breath - Lovely Days 2019 5 views
Vicky Gindl Published on Jul 9, 2019
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Post by rredmond on Jul 10, 2019 17:39:07 GMT
Going with five friends...Two Tull fans of highest level and three virgins...all with good attitude, curiosity and historical Tull love. Get thee to a winery!! Have fun!!!
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Post by maddogfagin on Jul 11, 2019 6:24:29 GMT
Five Point Amphitheatre July 6, 2019
Greg Shavitz Published on Jul 6, 2019
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Post by steelmonkey on Jul 11, 2019 19:52:16 GMT
Though I enjoyed every minute of gig...even, Warm Goddam Sporran...it is hard to not see Tull through the eyes of the less fervent and admit that the glory days are indeed long gone. We should have paid more attention when 'prime years went flying with each young heartbeat'. I love Tull, I love Ian and I fill in the blanks when I see them live...and I give them credit for a unique, fresh, multimedia approach to the tribute concert they present to the history of Tull...when Ian comes stage front with his flute, the years are sent skittering and I see and hear Tull...I guess it makes sense for the new live song to be an instrumental but I would suggest updating the Song from the Woods and Heavy Horses opera versions to alternate songs and restore Aqulaung to original lyrics ( with Ryan help...I never mind Ryan help).
I had four aftershow passes and went with a group of six so I sent my friends and waited around. They reported that Ian was in a very good and friendly mood and seemed to have enjoyed his 4 concerts in California. I will always buy tickets when Tull tours and I would still plan trips to places they play. The Passion Play excerpt, as well as the TAAB splinter, were tear jerking. Tull has always been sui generis and is aging in their own way, as well.
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Post by eridom on Jul 12, 2019 5:34:56 GMT
Though I enjoyed every minute of gig...even, Warm Goddam Sporran...it is hard to not see Tull through the eyes of the less fervent and admit that the glory days are indeed long gone. We should have paid more attention when 'prime years went flying with each young heartbeat'. I love Tull, I love Ian and I fill in the blanks when I see them live...and I give them credit for a unique, fresh, multimedia approach to the tribute concert they present to the history of Tull...when Ian comes stage front with his flute, the years are sent skittering and I see and hear Tull...I guess it makes sense for the new live song to be an instrumental but I would suggest updating the Song from the Woods and Heavy Horses opera versions to alternate songs and restore Aqulaung to original lyrics ( with Ryan help...I never mind Ryan help). I had four aftershow passes and went with a group of six so I sent my friends and waited around. They reported that Ian was in a very good and friendly mood and seemed to have enjoyed his 4 concerts in California. I will always buy tickets when Tull tours and I would still plan trips to places they play. The Passion Play excerpt, as well as the TAAB splinter, were tear jerking. Tull has always been sui generis and is aging in their own way, as well. C’mon monkey cheer up and be grateful. Glory days long gone? Well of course and the same could be said about all of his peers. Ian has given fifty years of non stop entertainment to his fans. Unbelievable!!! What’s wrong with Warm Sporran? Bring on more of these type surprises.
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Post by maddogfagin on Jul 12, 2019 6:30:58 GMT
Though I enjoyed every minute of gig...even, Warm Goddam Sporran...it is hard to not see Tull through the eyes of the less fervent and admit that the glory days are indeed long gone. We should have paid more attention when 'prime years went flying with each young heartbeat'. I love Tull, I love Ian and I fill in the blanks when I see them live...and I give them credit for a unique, fresh, multimedia approach to the tribute concert they present to the history of Tull...when Ian comes stage front with his flute, the years are sent skittering and I see and hear Tull...I guess it makes sense for the new live song to be an instrumental but I would suggest updating the Song from the Woods and Heavy Horses opera versions to alternate songs and restore Aqulaung to original lyrics ( with Ryan help...I never mind Ryan help). I had four aftershow passes and went with a group of six so I sent my friends and waited around. They reported that Ian was in a very good and friendly mood and seemed to have enjoyed his 4 concerts in California. I will always buy tickets when Tull tours and I would still plan trips to places they play. The Passion Play excerpt, as well as the TAAB splinter, were tear jerking. Tull has always been sui generis and is aging in their own way, as well. C’mon monkey cheer up and be grateful. Glory days long gone? Well of course and the same could be said about all of his peers. Ian has given fifty years of non stop entertainment to his fans. Unbelievable!!! What’s wrong with Warm Sporran? Bring on more of these type surprises. Music Memories Published on March 2, 2019
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Post by maddogfagin on Jul 12, 2019 6:37:21 GMT
A New Day Yesterday- Jethro Tull 7.7.19 San Diego Civic Theatre 142 views
Scott Fyson Published on Jul 7, 2019
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Post by JTull 007 on Jul 13, 2019 2:39:43 GMT
Though I enjoyed every minute of gig...even, Warm Goddam Sporran.. I really LOVE a Warm Sporran The Secret of a Scotsman’s Sporran LINK by Ben JohnsonAn essential piece of Highland dress to accompany a Scotsman’s kilt is the ornately decorated pouch that hangs down the front, commonly referred to as the sporran. But where did the sporran originate and what was its purpose?
As early as the twelfth century Highland warriors were described as being “bare-legged, with shaggy cloaks and a scrip [small bag] …” Such dress was, at that time, confined to the Highlands, as Scottish Lowlanders considered such apparel as barbarous, referring with contempt to their Highland kinsmen as “redshanks”!
Kilts of that time were very basic garments that required no tailoring and comprised a single piece of tartan cloth some two yards in width by four or six yards in length. This was commonly referred to as the Breacan, the Feileadh Bhreacain and the Feileadh Mor – or as the English called it The Big Kilt. It fell down to the knees and was secured over the left shoulder with a brooch or pin and a tight belt gathered it all around the waist.
Such dress was ideally suited to the climate and terrain of the Highlands. It allowed freedom of movement, the tightly woven woollen cloth was warm and waterproof, unwrapped it could provide a voluminous cloak against the weather or a comfortable overnight blanket, it dried out quickly and with much less discomfort than trousers. But unlike trousers, the kilt could not provide pockets and so the sporran was born out of necessity. A survival of the medieval purse, the sporran was the Highlander’s pocket they didn’t have.
Early sporrans were made from leather or skin, both deerskin and calfskin proved particularly popular. They were simple in design and usually gathered at the top by basic drawstrings or by thongs with small tassels. The Highlanders of the Western Isles often wore cloth pouches known as trews.
Original sporrans dating from the fourteenth century and onwards can be viewed at many Scottish museums. The history and evolution of the sporran can also be traced through early British military paintings and portraits of Highland soldiers; these later sporrans start to show more elaborate decoration.
From the late seventeenth century and early eighteenth century sporrans were generally fitted with metal clasps, usually made from brass, or for clan chiefs, occasionally silver. The elaborate metal workings of some of these clasps are indeed miniature works of art. The goat-haired, sporran molach or hairy sporran was introduced by the military in the eighteenth century. These sporrans often had flap-tops and large tassels and featured a variety of furs and hair such as fox and horse, or occasionally sealskin, all set off with a badger’s head.
But what is it that a Scotsman actually keeps in his sporran? Well, one sporran on display at the National Museum in Edinburgh features a clasp of brass and steel with four concealed pistols inside, the contraption being designed to be discharged should anybody attempt to open the locked purse, thus either killing or maiming the thief.
The modern sporran, or sporan – Gaelic, has evolved a long way from the doeskin bag containing ammunition or daily rations and many now feature stainless steel and even plastics! Despite modern enhancements however, sporrans retain their basic design principles and carry everything from car keys to mobile phones.
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Post by maddogfagin on Jul 14, 2019 6:36:57 GMT
Link with more images Ian Anderson Celebrates 50 years of Jethro Tull at The Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Friday, July 5, 2019Posted on July 6, 2019 Photo by Manny DominguezDespite having some Rock and Roll outside The Fantasy Springs Resort Casino’s Arena as a another earthquake was making the ground move outdoors and Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) making the indoors rock to his classic rock and flute style with a very exciting live show to watch! He rocked the stage like Mick Jagger and his guitarist Florian Opahle was on fire! A 2 hour set with the room at capacity showing that there are still plenty of Tull Fans that flock to see the band! Aqualung” was a favorite! Band Ian Anderson Vocals,Flute,Guitar. Florian Opahle Lead Guitar. David Goodier Bass/Double Bass. Scott Hammond Drums/Percussion. John O’Hara Conductor and Keys. www.setlist.fm/setlists/ian-anderson-1bd69578.htmlm.facebook.com/155624494454309/posts/2789809177702481?s=100001601142941&sfns=mo
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Post by JTull 007 on Jul 14, 2019 23:35:18 GMT
The wait for the Jethro Tull concert is growing Ian Anderson and his band will perform on Monday 15th July on the wonderful stage of Festival Acquedotte, in Cremona for the 50th anniversary of an incredible career LINK
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Post by JTull 007 on Jul 16, 2019 1:51:36 GMT
On a FULL MOON NIGHT in ITULLIA GOAZILLA 2019: JETHRO TULL LINK Artista: Jethro Tull Data: martedì 16 luglio 2019 Orario: apertura cancelli ore 18:30 Location: Arena del Mare Rassegna: Porto Antico EstateSpettacolo
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Post by rwb192121 on Jul 16, 2019 17:18:52 GMT
I went and saw Ian at Five Point Amphitheatre in Irvine CA on 7/6/2019. Obviously his voice is not the best, not having Martin Barre there also for a Jethro Tull tribute was strange (not mentioned at all during concert either, just a very quick if you noticed him in background on a couple of videos/pictures only). But despite these things, I actually enjoyed the concert. Ian's still a great showman and can still play the flute great. The other musicians have been with him a while now and were very good also. So all in all, glad I went. Not sure how much longer he can sing, but I give him credit for trying and still putting on a good concert musically. Looking forward to the new book coming out and what new projects Ian and Martin plan in the year ahead. Nice having both performing and playing great music still.
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