Anyone else looking forward to the new Peter Gabriel tour?
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Ever since his first ever solo show at The Capitol Theater in Passaic, NJ many years ago, I have made it a point to catch Peter Gabriel live whenever I can. I am especially excited because whenever he take a hiatus from touring, he resurfaces with something that pushes the concert experiance to new heights. Counting the day until MSG.
Anybody else?
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Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Druba
I wish he was playing near us
I wish he was playing near us. I've been enjoying what's on youtube. My first PG show, David Rhodes was part of the warm up band, and sat in w/ PG, and he's been the guitarist ever since (Greek Theatre LA, 78?). I asked Tony Levin about it when the StickMen were in Eugene, and he confimed the story (but quipped "that was a LONG time ago").
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: pride of cupertino
I’m hitting PG at MSG, NYC, 9
I’m hitting PG at MSG, NYC, 9/18.
Stoked. I’ve never missed a solo PG tour (missed him in Genesis) and not planning to miss one now.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: skifurthur
My first PG show, David
Thank you for the David Rhodes story, I was not aware of how that went down. At that first show at The Capitol, there was some amazing guitar sounds but no guitarist on stage. Seems that Robert Fripp was playing off stage that evening because he had a case of stage fright! Odd but somehow just right for PG.
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im boycotting him till he
im boycotting him till he does lamb with phish
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: fishcane
I'm excited about it. Prefer
I'm excited about it. Prefer some deeper cuts for the older material but the new stuff is very strong and he sounds great
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: uncmozo
Absolutely looking forward to
Absolutely looking forward to this. My last Gabriel show was the Up tour.
I was at the Capitol show also, I think Television opened. That didn't go down too well with the Gabriel crowd, kind of got booed off stage. John Scher came out and said "Six months from now you'll be begging for me to have these guys back" in his high-pitched squeeky voice. It was pretty funny. Gabriel's encore was Back In New York City, we thought he was going to do a whole set of Genisis stuff, but we were wrong. Wasn't Steve Hunter in that band?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: skifurthur
I was at the Capitol show
Television did open that night and, as you wrote, the reaction was mixed at best. I had already seen them a few times in NYC and was happy they were there. I did not boo.
Steve Hunter was in the Gabriel Band band and Fripp was going to tour as another guitarist and Frippertronic stylings. He got stage fright and left the tour after that night. There still was an amazing quality of music to be had going forward.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: bweir I like cheese
Can not wait for the Boston
Can not wait for the Boston show
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Ken D.
We are going to the LA show
We are going to the LA show the night before JRAD.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: fishcane
My last PG show was GG park
My last PG show was GG park 93, Sinead O'Connor sang with him on the Paula Cole parts etc
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: El Nino
First time I saw him was 82.
First time I saw him was 82. Someone had spray painted Rael on the front door of the Boston Orpheum. People kept requesting Supper's Ready and he would just quietly say NO. I ended up second row center for that show. Back before getting concert tickets became a blood sport.
Last time I saw him was with the orchestra at the Greek Berkeley. Just an amazing show. Unfortunately the SF show is a Wednesday night right around some other things so will have to make a day before decision on that one.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: skifurthur
When I went to the Brendan
When I went to the Brendan Byrne Arena stop of The Secret World Tour I was seated in the Friends and Family area 3 rows dead center of the second stage. I had three people with me that had never seen a concert sober, one of them was a veteran GD tourer. While the seats were fine, I was a bit taken back on how far away the were from the main action. That was until Secret World was played and the action completely switch to the stage in front of me. To this day, the staging and music that facilitated the stage switch still gives me goosebumps. For those who don't know what I'm talking about, here is a link to it. Well worth playing loud!
Peter Gabriel - Secret World (Secret World Live, 1993) HD
BTW, the Grateful Dead tourer leaned over to me during the show to say, "Damn. This is without any drugs!!!" and he also asked me if I knew who was sitting next to him...she looks familiar but I don't know from where. I told him that he was sitting next to Rosanna Arquette. After the show he told me that he thought going to a show sober was pretty good. lol
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: krab
^^Saw that tour when it
^^Saw that tour when it played the late, great, Spectrum.^^
Also had good seats for the main stage & really great seats for the other stage. Played "In Your Eyes", I think one of the encores. Tune was done 6 times by Phil & Friends in 2000.
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Arquette was married to him
Arquette was married to him for a short time. I remember when they got divorced she said all kinds of nasty stuff about him.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: skifurthur
Tonight's the night for me at
Tonight's the night for me at MSG. Really looking forward to this one.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: OO
I just caught the Philly show
I just caught the Philly show, was wonderful, had a great time. Enjoy!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Strangha
Enjoy Tony. You deserve a
Enjoy Tony. You deserve a nice show. Hope you're doing OK.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: uncmozo
Garden show last night was
Garden show last night was really well done, Gabriel's vocals were in top form, you would never know he was 72. Very good selection of songs, the new tunes had more punch than the releases that are slowly coming out through his website. Tony Levin (bass, etc), David Rhodes (guitar) and Manu Katche (percussion) were like a well oiled machine. Surprisingly very little synth, brass section along with violin and cello filled everything in. Great sound from where I was, and great visuals too. At times Manu was a monster, he is an under rated drummer IMHO.
This was my 7th time seeing Peter and I think this was the best I've ever seen him. Other tours have come close, but this was all about his music, and driving home I realized what a legend he really is. Some quieter tunes thrown in were a good contrast. Digging In The Dirt and Darkness were my favorites, probably could have done without Big Time, but no one there seemed to agree with me. Red Rain and Don't Give Up were good. As usual, Biko was the closer. As I said the new tunes came across really well, if he was playing again tonight I'd go back. Came on at 8:00 sharp with a bit of an introduction, took a 25 minute break, and done at 10:50.
And this is the guy who walked away from Genesis after The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway. Genesis may have made more money, but Peter Gabriel is the bigger success.
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getting ready here for Fri night in Buffalo!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: DaBreeze
Would love to see him again
Would love to see him again but the current setlist did not appeal to me.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: skifurthur
As I stated above, I was
As I stated above, I was really looking forward to this show and I was not disappointed in my hopes. I echo the above comment that Mr. Gabriel's voice was the best it ever has been. Unlike many performers of his age, he hit the high notes with more attack, control and nuance than he has previously. Unlike much of the audience, I loved that he performed a lot of his new material. Most artists of his vintage tend to dish their most well known material to audiences that have followed them for years. It's good to see Gabriel continuing to push his limits and go down new paths. While I also could have done without Big Time, I enjoyed how it's structure had a few surprises in it like David Rhodes working a "Born To Be Wild" riff into the circus. It worked better than one might imagine reading it on the screen. Top-notch band anyway you looked and heard it. At time the sound (impeccable for an arena) was more dense than would think it would be for the amount of players on stage.
The production: lights, movement, projections, etc were some of the best stuff I have ever seen in any form of live performance. A very nice addition to the proceedings was the use of different visual artists collaborating with PG on each song. Every artist had a different feel and as such made each song stand apart from every other song. One would think that would make the flow of the show disjointed but it didn't. If anything, it added and made the flow stronger. There were multiple screens that were flown into different positions and arrangements so the usual static big screen behind the band and two screens flanking the stage didn't happen. There was also a large round lighting and screen element that was used in different capacities at different times. On top of all that, there were a set of translucent screens that change from clear to projections appearing in front of the band as well as becoming opaque at other times with projections. I had never seen anything like this before and you can bet others will bring it to their productions in the future (I'm sure that Chris Kuroda is figuring out how to use it as I type) . Cutting edge, for sure.
I'm sure that I will remember much more as the day/week goes on. Sensory overload takes time to process fully, no? Another great show and if any of those reading this have a chance, Go To The Show!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: fishcane
Regarding the set list, I'm
Regarding the set list, I'm thrilled that he is going out on the strength of his new material. Sure I get the legacy of his catalog and would prefer different material then the hits he has sprinkled throughout, but understand why the ones that are there, are. I'm looking forward to the new material...
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: uncmozo
Very nice thoughts Ski, I
Very nice thoughts Ski, I couldn't agree with you more. I'm still processing it all myself.
Anyone waiting for a better setlist, it ain't gonna happen. Considering Gabriel's age and his many years between albums and tours, I would think this is his last go-round.
I can't imagine anyone not being happy after seeing this show.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: JP (J Bomb)
Garcia was a Gabriel fan back
Garcia was a Gabriel fan back on the day. Specifically mentioned him as some of the "new music" he was currently into.
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Good-quality vids of '23 EU
Good-quality vids of '23 EU dates on da yootoobses. Poke around.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: skifurthur
Good review of the MSG show
Good review of the MSG show in Goldmine. https://www.goldminemag.com/reviews/peter-gabriel-performs-a-memorable-show-at-manhattans-msg
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: pride of cupertino
I was at the MSG show Monday
I was at the MSG show Monday night and that excellent review linked above says it all. I was blown away. Very happy I made it to see him for probably the last time. I mean, his previous album of new songs was in 2002. This show with the new material and some classics is extraordinary, visually as well as musically. Everyone on the stage is a total badass, most of all the lead singer.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: pride of cupertino
And by “classics,” I mean the
And by “classics,” I mean the So material. Do not miss this current version of “Don’t Give Up.” Peter fucking NAILED that high vocal verse after the bridge (that river’s flowing), and the female singer crushed it, as did Tony on the bass-driven outro. “Red Rain” blew the roof off MSG. Manu Katche is astonishing. “Sledgehammer” is as funky and slamming as you could expect. Those three songs took care of the “classics” along with an amazing “Solsbury Hill.”
I think “Darkness” could have been swapped for something from the 4th album like “San Jacinto” or “I Have the Touch.” I always thought “Darkness” was a poor man’s “Intruder,” kind of a rewrite. I’m not surprised there was zero from the 2nd album (fingernails), but I was surprised at nothing from the 4th (security). Still, the older songs I mention above were exceptional. And the fact is, this tour is all about the new songs as it should be and I respect that hugely.
Go see this show if you can.
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Big fire sale drop just
Big fire sale drop just happened for Buffalo. Got front row for 126$ lots avail if anyone is on fence
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great time.... probably the
great time.... probably the least expensive front row ticket for a big name I've had in decades...($126). Peter came over to us, bent down and waved to my daughter during Sledgehammer. My heart melted for her!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Ice Blue Rose
I went to the show on 9/25 in
I went to the show on 9/25 in Columbus, OH and loved it! His new material is really good, Peter is worried about where AI may go, leaving behind humanity, and he wrote it in his new songs. He introduced Panopticon by saying what if AI allowed everyone to write their life story, and then even the evil people would have their stories out there and they can be judged, and we would have a greater understanding of current events, good and evil. He's also very worried about how we are destroying the planet and we need to connect to ourselves, each other and nature to help prevent that. He's so cool.
As everyone said, Tony and the rest of the band were top notch. At one point David Rhodes played what looked like a Fender to me with a really huge, red V-shaped body, just for one or two songs, it was a treat. Each band mate played different instruments. Peter also ended each tune with telling you the band mate's name and their instrument that was featured on the tune, it really added to the show. Ditto to what eveyone else said, I also liked And Still, which he said was for his "Mum". A very moving song about someone who passed away, I was in tears thinking of my husband Vern, Leper Van Atom on the Zone, it was beautiful and a good cry always makes me feel a little better. Judit - listen to that song for Greg and have a good cry with Peter. To say it again, how does Peter hit those high notes at his age? I did love how he was skipping back and forth across the stage at the end of Solsbury, still a little boy too. Columbus tickets were really expensive, I bought upper deck and when we got to the show they seated everyone on first deck, not enough people were buying. No one was dancing or standing so my friend and I strategically ran onto the floor and danced the rest of the show in a large empty area. Stick it to Ticket Bastard for charging so much. Anyway, if you can go to this show you'll be glad you did!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: fishcane
And you got to see the tour
And you got to see the tour premiere of the Tower That Ate People!
heres some pix Tony took at your show
https://tonylevin.com/road-diaries/peter-gabriel-io-tour-us-canada/colum...
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Wow, thanks for the pics
Wow, thanks for the pics fishcane!
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Peter wishing Jimmy Carter a
Peter wishing Jimmy Carter a happy 99th Bday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBXKYpnmBmE