Reading & Leeds

[SLF]

Bosstones are headlining the Lock Up Stage.

http://www.punktastic.com/news/25913/Re ... ouncement/

Fuck do I want to go.

[BadgerofDoom]

Me too dude, me too... although I did nine Readings in a row and it really isn't the festival it used to be. It's timing is crappy, as it coincides with the result of the exams all 16yr olds take over here so lots of parents bribe their kids with tickets. As a result it gets a bit crazy, not in the good way but in the 'drunk 16yr old who can't handle it' or the '14yr old who decies to take acid for the first time and REALLY can't handle it' way. I might well go anyway though as that punk tent lineup is stunning.

I'm really hoping for a non-festival show, or even better a set at the incredibly awesome Beautiful Days festival the week before. Flogging Molly are playing that and Highfield, would it be too much to hope the 'ToneS do the same?

[BadgerofDoom]

Addendum: Just realised I have the chance to see Madness and the BossToneS on the same day.... ticket purchased. Job done.

The Festival's not far from my house either (maybe 20 miles) so if anyone decides to fly over for it and needs a place to crash before / after then consider this an open invite. Even better, let's get a few of us together for a 737 campsite maybe? That would definitely rule.

[xtine]

Addendum: Just realised I have the chance to see Madness and the BossToneS on the same day.... ticket purchased. Job done.

So jealous.

[SLF]

Addendum: Just realised I have the chance to see Madness and the BossToneS on the same day.... ticket purchased. Job done.

The Festival's not far from my house either (maybe 20 miles) so if anyone decides to fly over for it and needs a place to crash before / after then consider this an open invite. Even better, let's get a few of us together for a 737 campsite maybe? That would definitely rule.

Don't tempt me too much.

[perry1386]

These overseas August dates make me wonder (if)/when any US dates will be??? hmm...

[vin737]

maybe just an oversee's summer tour?

[BadgerofDoom]

So... looks like a mini Euro tour is the deal of the day for this summer. Good times!

I noticed that this thread's gone a bit quiet of late, so I wondered if anyone else is planning on heading to Reading or Leeds? Might be a bit less crazy than previous years as the tickets STILL haven't sold out. The last few years of it have done so within hours let alone days or weeks, but it seems everyone's so underwhelmed with the headliners / main stage lineup that they're not bothering.

Also, and apologies for being cheeky here Mr Gittleman, but is there any chance of a heads-up as to whether or not there'll be a non-festival show in England at all (kinda similar to the Camden Garage one a few years back after the Sum 41 tour, the night after the Wembley gig)? That remains my favourite ever show by an absolute mile; Dickie called my mate 'a pissed 15yr old' (which to be fair he was) cos he nearly fell over on stage after crowdsurfing up, King Prawn were awesome, and I reckon Grat enjoyed it too... just a bit... I'd be totally stoked if a repeat was on the cards....

[Julie Jon's girl]

I really want to be at the two UK shows! Had flights held but my BF doesn't want to go...if there is a smaller local venue show, that would tip me over the fence to booking a flight...... I know that Reading is teenage mud hell some years, but I'm thinking they will be so enamored with the main stage or busy in their tents that the show will be a sweet mix of real 737 and twitterpatted virginal fans. Either way so want to be there.

[Julie Jon's girl]

[quote="BadgerofDoom"]I noticed that this thread's gone a bit quiet of late, so I wondered if anyone else is planning on heading to Reading or Leeds? Might be a bit less crazy than previous years as the tickets STILL haven't sold out. The last few years of it have done so within hours let alone days or weeks, but it seems everyone's so underwhelmed with the headliners / main stage lineup that they're not bothering.

I was surprised they haven't sold out yet either.......is a sign I should go? lol

[BadgerofDoom]

Apparently last year's Reading was a mudbath, but even in previous years when it's been wet as hell before the festival it's been ok. I never even needed wellies, just covered my shoes in gaffer tape and was fine.

I weighed up doing both shows myself but decided against it, it's a long drive and I'd rather have the full weekend on one site to enjoy the festival without the worries of moving / sobriety. Plus Friday has a couple good bands and Sunday has The Descendents

Having done the trip in reverse for HTTD11 I'd say go for it, but on the flipside it's a long way to go for 1hr of the ToneS. Depends how much you like the rest of the lineup I guess.

[Julie Jon's girl]

Hey guys, I think I might have a chance of going to Reading and Leeds afterall...one of my best friends was tired of me grumbling about not going to the show, and she said hey, I've entered this contest to win a million american miles, if I win, we'll go. I was thinking sure sunshine! But she's steadily moving up the ranks of the writing contest---went from 70 to 54th then 54th to 42nd then last night is up to 36th. If she gets into the top 30, she'll be in the finals!

I don't usually ask for favors, but today's the last day to vote, so if you have a chance please got to www.curethewanderlust.com and vote for her essay under Ann Hill or # 731276. I read through a lot of the other entries, and most of them are not as creative, so I think she may just have a shot!

PS Badger: 12 hours of flights (roundtrip) for a max of 2 hours of Bosstones...plus beer, mud, curry, and pubfood...Hmm seems like a great idea to me!