Australian/NZ Tour Dates

[Sydneyfan]

Thursday 16 August Auckland
Bruce Mason Centre
Ticketek Auckland · 09 308 5000

$75
SHOW TYPE: All Ages

Saturday 18 August Brisbane
The Tivoli
Ticketek · 132 849

SHOW TYPE: TBA

Monday 20 August Melbourne
Palais Theatre
Ticketmaster · 136 100

SHOW TYPE: All Ages

Wednesday 22 August Adelaide
Her Majesty's Theatre
BASS · 131 246

SHOW TYPE: TBA

Thursday 23 August Sydney
Enmore Theatre
Ticketek · 132 849
Enmore Box Office · 02 9550 3666

SHOW TYPE: All Ages

[Sydneyfan]

A proper tour this time. :upyours

[Starlite]

Yay, an Adelaide show for the S. Aussies!

I'm tempted to make a long weekend of it to catch the Melbourne show too...

[Sydneyfan]

I was very pleased to see the Adelaide show as well.

[Shelfie]

I am doing Adelaide and Melbourne!
CANT FREAKING WAIT!

[Starlite]

Ok, I'm back from running and screaming and waving my arms around like a lunatic.

No info on ticket prices yet? I guess if the NZ show is $75, we'd be looking at $60-ish? How much were tix last time?

[Sydneyfan]

Um, around 60 I think, once you added all the Ticketek charges and crapola into it. I'm not sure 100% though.

[Starlite]

Tix are supposed to go on sale next Friday (?), but there's still nothing on the Ticketek or Enmore websites.

[Sydneyfan]

I wonder whether there is any possibility of extra dates being added later on? That's certainly been the case with the US tour.

[Sydneyfan]

Tix are supposed to go on sale next Friday (?), but there's still nothing on the Ticketek or Enmore websites.

They will pop up in the next day or so I would think.
The Enmore guy seemed pretty certain about the July 6 sale date.

[Starlite]

I wonder whether there is any possibility of extra dates being added later on? That's certainly been the case with the US tour.

What about the people in WA? :(

Or a second Sydney date? :guitarsolo

[Sydneyfan]

Yep, I was thinking of Perth. He's doing Adelaide, so it's not as though he's only sticking to the east coast.

[KrzyIrish69]

wish you guys all the best of luck getting tickets!

[littledarlin]

:D

This is fantastic. My girlfriends and I heard a small whisper about this 20 mins ago, so I had to go to a reliable source. I will defiantly be at the Brisbane gig and looks like a girls weekend in Sydney is planned!!!!

thanks Sydney fan

:guitarsolo

[foggy]

A proper tour this time. :upyours

Yay! Very happy for the Aussie TBY'ers. :banana

[la twinkle]

Yay, an Adelaide show for the S. Aussies!

I'm tempted to make a long weekend of it to catch the Melbourne show too...Thank you.

I was very pleased to see the Adelaide show as well.Yay, now you all know I would have whinged and been so jealous otherwise.

I am doing Adelaide and Melbourne!
CANT FREAKING WAIT!:upyours I'm just gonna do adelaide myself.

[Shelfie]

I know lots of people coming over for the Adelaide show. Its going to be a nice little party!

[la twinkle]

Rang Bass they say theres no offical contract yet, but it will most likely go on sale this monday, (if true damn that's soon) no word on prices and ring back saturday to be sure.
And as always I got the "Bryan Adams, you mean the singer from canada?"

[Shelfie]

That weird because Frontier has the pre-sale listed for lunchtime Monday? Crazy!

[blueone]

Hope you get the tickets you want. Don't let the scalpers get them first!

[kasper]

Is this completely serious? Ryan is touring here in 2007???? Please let that be true..........

[Quincy]

Happy for all you Aussies, something I never thought I would say.

[kasper]

oh my goodness! I just joined and read this and thought it must be old posts or something... hes actually going to be here 2007? This year? this isnt a cruel cruel joke?

[Sydneyfan]

Happy for all you Aussies, something I never thought I would say.

Admit it. You love us really.

[Sydneyfan]

oh my goodness! I just joined and read this and thought it must be old posts or something... hes actually going to be here 2007? This year? this isnt a cruel cruel joke?

No, its true.

[Quincy]

Admit it. You love us really.

Are you part of "us"?

[Sydneyfan]

Are you part of "us"?

Yes.

[Quincy]

This is a tough one, perhaps a love/hate thing.

I think the cardinals should tour only during the summer there, and only in Ashes years, then I could plan a holiday you know?

[Sydneyfan]

I think the cardinals should tour only during the summer there, and only in Ashes years, then I could plan a holiday you know?


I agree. They are being incredibly selfish and thoughtless touring Australia now.

[Quincy]

I agree. They are being incredibly selfish and thoughtless touring Australia now.

Glad you see it my way

[kasper]

I am so happy :) so so so happy....

[Sydneyfan]

I am so happy :) so so so happy....

Let's just hope we can all get tickets.

[kasper]

yeah, I hope so. I am planning on going to melb adelaide and sydney shows. what a great few days that would be.....

[Starlite]

The Enmore has updated their site - tix are $67.50.
There's a dancefloor?!

http://www.enmoretheatre.com.au/events/2009/08/23/ryan-adams-the-cardinals

[Sydneyfan]

yeah, I hope so. I am planning on going to melb adelaide and sydney shows. what a great few days that would be.....

Sounds like a fun schedule. :upyours

[Quincy]

And what are you only doing Sydney Syd? How predictable

[Sydneyfan]

The Enmore has updated their site - tix are $67.50.
There's a dancefloor?!

http://www.enmoretheatre.com.au/events/2009/08/23/ryan-adams-the-cardinals

The Cold Roses concert had both standing and seated sections as well. Although I don't recalll there being seats in front of the standing section at that one ......

[kasper]

it will be a mad few days....

[Starlite]

it will be a mad few days....

No time for sleeping!

I've decided I'm definitely going to do Melbourne too.

[Sydneyfan]

And what are you only doing Sydney Syd? How predictable

I don't have time to go charging around the country after RA, Q. :pimp

My work with the orphans keeps me very busy.

[kasper]

nope. Ive gone on jetstar site and urprisingly the round trip is pretty cheap that time of year! melb-adel-syd-melb.

[Quincy]

My work with the orphans keeps me very busy.

Oh come on, there's only so many orphans you can take food from.

[Sydneyfan]

Oh come on, there's only so many orphans you can take food from.

:cya

[karen]

this is... wonderful news!:)

[Rob]

another aussie on board

BAN2

[Sydneyfan]

The Enmore has updated their site - tix are $67.50.
There's a dancefloor?!

http://www.enmoretheatre.com.au/events/2009/08/23/ryan-adams-the-cardinals

Just FYI those hoping to go to the Sydney show...

Just saw this mentioned on another board......the Enmore has changed the seated/standing configurations around recently. Standing used to be up front, right near the stage. It is now at the back, behind the front seating.

[Whiskeyfan]

Wilco had front standing area, then a barrier and some more standing room behind up towards the mixing desk, so now there will be seats up front?, that's kinda weird.

I'd rather be standing, its just what I'm used to at a show but if its a better view up front sitting then maybe... not sure though.

[Sydneyfan]

Yeah, its a bit unusual, but my understanding is that standing will be behind the seats downstairs. Worth checking with the Enmore probably, but I think that's correct. I'm going to try for seating downstairs.

[blueone]

I prefer to stand at a show only if the standing is at the very front, otherwise it's pointless.

[daveford3]

does anyone know if the standing or seating is up the front for sure yet? Im gonna buy tickets this morning at the pre sale and dont know which ones to get

[Sydneyfan]

The Enmore site says standing is behind the reserved seating. And someone on another board rang the Enmore and was told the same thing. Apparently, they had complaints about the previous set-up, so have changed it.


This is from the Enmore website:

Concert Mode - Reserved seats Front of stage & Upstairs | Dancefloor - behind seats downstair



If you're in Sydney, it might be worth ringing the Enmore and double checking for you own peace of mind before you buy the tickets.

[daveford3]

Thanks sydneyfan. I rang the enmore and they couldnt tell me anything. Said to check the website cause its presale. Im gonna go with seating tickets from what your saying. Cheers

[Sydneyfan]

And I just got tickets......:rock :rock

[foggy]

And I just got tickets......:rock :rock

Yay! :guitarsolo :guitarsolo

[Sydneyfan]

Actually....I got four by mistake.....:lol

I ordered two and then thought my order didn't go through, so I did it again.

And none of my friends like RA. :upyours I'm either going to have to sweet talk some people or I'll have some tickets to sell at face value shortly.

[foggy]

Actually....I got four by mistake.....:lol



Whoops. :lol Well, I'm sure you'll have no problem selling them and you'll make someone happy in the process.

[Starlite]

Argh help! Ticketmaster won't accept my mobile phone. It says it's in the wrong format! :cya

[Sydneyfan]

Argh help! Ticketmaster won't accept my mobile phone. It says it's in the wrong format! :cya

What? I don't understand. Try another phone number - home or someone else's mobile. I'll give you my number if you need it.

[foggy]

Oh no, J. :\ I don't quite understand either? Can you use your home number?

[Sydneyfan]

That Ticketek site is ridiculous. I've had trouble with it before.

[foggy]

That Ticketek site is ridiculous. I've had trouble with it before.

Ah, I see. :\ I was over at the alt org reading the Aussie tour thread and just reading everyone's posts about getting their tickets (some are posting as they're trying for tickets) made my heart beat, it's such a nerve-wracking experience.

[Sydneyfan]

I hope not too many end up disappointed.....RA tours are a pretty rare occurance here.

[foggy]

I hope so too. How big are the venues he's playing? Hopefully they're not too small because that will likely lead to a lot of people being shut out.

J, where you able to sort it out?

[Sydneyfan]

I hope so too. How big are the venues he's playing? Hopefully they're not too small because that will likely lead to a lot of people being shut out.

J, where you able to sort it out?

I'm not familiar with all the various venues, but my guess would be most are around the 1500 to 2500 seat mark.

Sydney sold out very quickly last time around, although I don't know whether there was any pre-order on that occasion.

[Sydneyfan]

I'm nervous for Jess now......:\

[foggy]

I'm not familiar with all the various venues, but my guess would be most are around the 1500 to 2500 seat mark.

Sydney sold out very quickly last time around, although I don't know whether there was any pre-order on that occasion.

Ah, ok, that's a decent enough size, all of the die hards should be able to get tickets hopefully. I'm always glad to get in on a pre-order because then I can sit back on the official sale day and just be glad I already have my tickets.

[Popid]

Hey Sydneyfan. Sent you a PM bout those enmore seats!

Hey guys. I don't post, but, you know, I exist and things, which is now apparent, so 'Hi' heh :)


Simon

[foggy]

I'm nervous for Jess now......:\

I know, me too. :\ I was over at the alt org and it seems to be the Melbourne show she is having trouble with. The positive is that this is the pre-sale, so she still has the official sale at least.

[Sydneyfan]

Hey Sydneyfan. Sent you a PM bout those enmore seats!

Hey guys. I don't post, but, you know, I exist and things, which is now apparent, so 'Hi' heh :)


Simon

Yep, got it.

[Sydneyfan]

I know, me too. :\ I was over at the alt org and it seems to be the Melbourne show she is having trouble with. The positive is that this is the pre-sale, so she still has the official sale at least.

Ah, well at least it's not both shows. And yes, there will still be good tickets to be had on Friday.

[Starlite]

Ok, it's done. Phew, that was so stressful.

I got my tix for Sydney - Stalls Row Q in the end b/c I kept going "argh, do I take them or chuck them back in and try again". I chucked the L's. :\
It was Melbourne that I was having problems with. It turns out the Ticketmaster page wasn't loading properly, so I couldn't fill in a required field. I eventually managed to get through on the phone and got Stalls Row O.

[Sydneyfan]

Ok, it's done. Phew, that was so stressful.

I got my tix for Sydney - Stalls Row Q in the end b/c I kept going "argh, do I take them or chuck them back in and try again". I chucked the L's. :\
It was Melbourne that I was having problems with. It turns out the Ticketmaster page wasn't loading properly, so I couldn't fill in a required field. I eventually managed to get through on the phone and got Stalls Row O.


Good stuff. Glad it all worked out okay in the end.

[foggy]

Woot! Happy for you, J! :D

[Starlite]

What row did you get C?

I might try again on Friday to see if I can get better seats.

[Sydneyfan]

What row did you get C?

I might try again on Friday to see if I can get better seats.

I got rows L and M. Although looks like M might be going to popid unless my friends suddenly develop an interest in Ryan Adams.

[Sydneyfan]

Anyone else able to get seats to any of the shows today?

[la twinkle]

And I just got tickets......:rock :rock

Ok, it's done. Phew, that was so stressful.

I got my tix for Sydney - Stalls Row Q in the end b/c I kept going "argh, do I take them or chuck them back in and try again". I chucked the L's. :\
It was Melbourne that I was having problems with. It turns out the Ticketmaster page wasn't loading properly, so I couldn't fill in a required field. I eventually managed to get through on the phone and got Stalls Row O.Congrats ladies!!! :banana :banana
Very happy for you. The credit cardless is gonna have to wait with the general public. Fingers crossed.

[Sydneyfan]

Congrats ladies!!! :banana :banana
Very happy for you. The credit cardless is gonna have to wait with the general public. Fingers crossed.

Good luck L! There will be heaps of good seats left for Friday. :upyours

[la twinkle]

Good luck L! There will be heaps of good seats left for Friday. :upyoursThanks. I believe there will be, ahhh its a scary wait.

[foggy]

Congrats ladies!!! :banana :banana
Very happy for you. The credit cardless is gonna have to wait with the general public. Fingers crossed.

Good luck, L. Let us know how you make out. :) Like C said, there will be lots of good seats left, I'm certain.

[la twinkle]

Good luck, L. Let us know how you make out. :) Like C said, there will be lots of good seats left, I'm certain.You bet I will. :upyours Lets hope no emo posts from me are to come. :lol

[Shelfie]

Oh my lord! The ticket purchasing was so stressful! The Adelaide site crashed and they didnt go on sale till a bit before 1 instead of 11.30

Nic and I ended up with Row E way off to the side in Melbourne and Row D smack bang in the centre in Adelaide. We did have Row B tix but the system ate them. BALLS!

[benmoore88]

Ryan adams doesn't have supports when he tours US right?
does that mean there will be no support in Australia?
isn't there some law that says international bands have to have local supports?

[Sydneyfan]

There's no law like that I'm aware of. Both RA and TC as well as acts like Springsteen have played here in recent years without any support acts.

[vainglory]

No luck for this Melbourneite - closest I got was O in the stalls.

Will wait for Friday and hope for better luck then.

[Shelfie]

Ryan adams doesn't have supports when he tours US right?
does that mean there will be no support in Australia?
isn't there some law that says international bands have to have local supports?
There used to be a law that made it mandatory for there to be an Aussie act on the bill but it went out a few years ago I believe. There wasnt an opener for Ryan for his last tour. More like he opened for himself.

I got so excited reading about the show on the BASS ticketing site - it has him listed as playing for 3 hours and 15 minutes! Now that would be awesome!

[benmoore88]

shame they got rid of the law. i dont' think its a big ask for more established and well known acts to give some newer acts a leg up and expose them to a bigger audience than they might get usually. they usually dont' get paid heaps - as the promotion , exposure and opportunity is worth enough - so its not like its eating out of the headliners profits.

but then 3 hours plus of ryan will sooth any discontnt i feel on this... :)

[Whiskeyfan]

I never feel comfortable sitting at a show, but it seems like you guys are fine with it, just a preference I guess.

I went with standing room at the Enmore and so did my mates. Plus the sound is always ace right in front of the mixing desk. Hope the view is ok, it was for Wilco a couple of months back so I'm happy.

Can anyone give me some advice for the melbourne show? Is standing room at the front or behind some seating. I'm thinking of going but I'm not familiar with the venue.

[Shelfie]

There is no standing room at all in the Melbourne or the Adelaide venues.
I would have MUCH prefered a GA show but there is no choice in these types of venues.

[Gennibean]

Hey Guys,

Just joined up for this messge board today as thought I'd join in the festivities. Can only afford to do Sydney this time, but got my tix today and got row D. Happy with that! I'm still going to try on Friday and if I get better than D, I'll sell it. Will let you all know.

Does anyone think there is a shot at a second show if things go crazy on Friday? I know Crowded House go on sale the same day, so might hurt sales a little due to similar fan base.

Anyway, :guitarsolo

Here's hoping Rove interviews him as well. (probably not, being a musical guest)

[Starlite]

Hi Gennibean! :wave
Congrats on Row D. That's f'ing awesome. I had G1-3 on my first go, but there's no G1 on the map, so I freaked out and rejected them. I think I'm going to have to try again on Friday. :\

I don't think a 2nd Sydney show is impossible. Afterall, it's the last Aussie date and he has an entire week until Moe.

[foggy]

I never feel comfortable sitting at a show, but it seems like you guys are fine with it, just a preference I guess.

I'm not a fan of seated shows either, but I know some people that actually prefer them. Either way, you have to take what you get.

[Starlite]

I'm not too sure about the sitting either, but the advantage is that I won't have to crane my neck to see over/around the ridiculously tall guys who always stand in front of me.

I'd even stand on my head for a show if RA was playing. :pimp

[foggy]

I'm not too sure about the sitting either, but the advantage is that I won't have to crane my neck to see over/around the ridiculously tall guys who always stand in front of me.

Ha, that's true. I even get unlucky with seating sometimes though. Seems the tallest, guy/girl with big hair and perfect upright posture always sits in front of me. :\ Still, better then having a really tall person standing in front of you.

[Starlite]

Ha, that's true. I even get unlucky with seating sometimes though. Seems the tallest, guy/girl with big hair and perfect upright posture always sits in front of me. :\

Or a couple of these: AFRO

[foggy]

Or a couple of these: AFRO

:lol

[ishellmay]

Hiya!

New here. Saw Ryan last time he was in Melbourne and I was instantly converted (thanks to my husband).
Just bought tickets to the Palais yesterday for his birthday, so we are thrilled to see him again.

[foggy]

Welcome to TBY, ishellmay. :wave

[Sydneyfan]

Hi, nice to see all these Aussies on the board.

[Shelfie]

Do you think that people will actually stay seated for the show though? The last few shows I went to at the Palais (Melb) people stood for anyway.

[Sydneyfan]

Do you think that people will actually stay seated for the show though? The last few shows I went to at the Palais (Melb) people stood for anyway.

Its hard to say..... I was upstairs at the Enmore for the Cold Roses tour and everyone pretty much sat down for the majority of the set.
People who stood up tended to get told to sit down pretty quick by those behind them....I guess it depends on the crowd dynamic.

[Shelfie]

Hmmm, true! I am guessing it will be a more chilled audience than John Mayer. HAHA!

[Sydneyfan]

At the Cold Roses gig, I swear the guy in the seat beside me was trying to dance sitting down :lol He looked like he was having some kind of seizure.

[ishellmay]

Welcome to TBY, ishellmay. :wave

Thanks!

Are you really from Hollywood?
I'm originally from LA and was just there for a few weeks visiting family.

[benmoore88]

brisbane is lucky i guess. no seating. i really can't see him selling out the tivoli in a real short space of time.

[foggy]

Thanks!

Are you really from Hollywood?


No, I'm just currently pretending to be Ida Lupino. :lol (the actress in my avatar)

[karen]

Can someone tell me what is happening with The Palais?!?
Can you still purchase tickets from The Palais, instead of through Ticketmaster? ie- 8am Friday morning orrr on the night?
Thanks.

[Starlite]

Can someone tell me what is happening with The Palais?!?
Can you still purchase tickets from The Palais, instead of through Ticketmaster? ie- 8am Friday morning orrr on the night?
Thanks.

I'm not in Melb, but I bought my ticket over the phone through Ticketmaster. General sales start at 9am this Friday. I suggest you call the Palais and check with them.
Don't wait till the night of the show though - you might miss out completely. :\

[Starlite]

I just scored Row E for Sydney! :banana

I just hope I'll be able to sell off my extra tickets :\

[ishellmay]

Looks like the best I could do for the Palais is row F. Not too bad!

[Starlite]

F is great!
When I tried for the Palais, I got H - not good enough for the trouble of having to sell the extra.

[ishellmay]

F is great!
When I tried for the Palais, I got H - not good enough for the trouble of having to sell the extra.


Yeah, when I first tried buying tickets during the presale I bought a pair in row K, but then decided I could do better and I did! So I sold the spares on that day, which was nice.

I wanted to add that it's kind of a bummer Ryan's playing a sit-down venue this time around. He tore the roof off The Palace last time he was here and I wanted a repeat of that, so I secretly hoped he'd play the Forum or the Metro. No such luck. I wonder if this means we're getting a low key gig.

Though, having said that...I did see Elvis Costello at the Palais a few years ago and my butt never touched my seat again once he came on stage.

[foggy]

I just scored Row E for Sydney! :banana



Yay! That's awesome, J! :guitarsolo

Congrats to everyone that got tickets!

[vainglory]

I'm quite happy with H at the Palais. The insider view is that G & H rows at the Palais are the prime rows for viewing and listening, being at the same level of the stage in height terms. I have seen Emmylou Harris and the Dixie Chicks from those seats and they were excellent.

I queued at an outlet this morning and was delighted to get H row in the dead centre of the row.

[Starlite]

I'm hoping we'll get something like the Somerville show. :guitarsolo

[Starlite]

I queued at an outlet this morning and was delighted to get H row in the dead centre of the row.

Every time I tried, I got seats at the ends :downyours

[vainglory]

I was lucky to be at the counter just before the sale opened and the girl there was primed to hit the button. Far less stressful than going through the online booking process. I was a mental wreck after Mondays pre-sale scramble.

Also the advantage of queuing at an outlet is that you don't pay a booking fee and you get your tickets straight away.

Can hardly wait for August 20 to roll around

[Starlite]

I was a mental wreck after Mondays pre-sale scramble.

Also the advantage of queuing at an outlet is that you don't pay a booking fee and you get your tickets straight away.

Can hardly wait for August 20 to roll around

: lol I was a mess too. I nearly abused the guy on the phone when it wasn't even his fault that the T/master page wouldn't load properly on my stupid work computer.

I would've thought lining up would be pretty chaotic too?

45 days to go! :guitarsolo

[vainglory]

Actually I was in a queue of one - me. No stress at all, just a bit cold waiting for the doors to open.

[la twinkle]

I got my tickets.:woohoo
I'm happy with my row, wish I was further up. (could have been but crappy seats, wanted central) Those Crowded House fans made me wait an half an hour! I wish I was aware that they went on sale today, I really should have queued up earlier.

[benmoore88]

did the palace in melbourne that ryan is playing at burn down? or are the palace/palias different places?

[Starlite]

did the palace in melbourne that ryan is playing at burn down? or are the palace/palias different places?

I'm curious too. I initially thought it was the same place - they have the same address (Lower Esplanade, St Kilda) and Palais is French for Palace...??

[Sydneyfan]

No, I'm pretty sure they are different places. The Palace was set to be bulldozed last I heard, the Palais is still around, although its being refurbished at the end of the year.

[Starlite]

http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2007/07/11/ABLAZE_wideweb__470x341,0.jpg
http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/fire-rages-in-nightclub/2007/07/11/1183833580734.html
The fire at the iconic Palace nightclub in St Kilda has been contained, although 16 fire trucks and up to 50 personnel remain at the scene.
Earlier, fears were held for the neighbouring heritage-listed Palais Theatre.
Today's fire means the Palace nightclub is now very likely to be demolished.
It was confirmed that the Palais Theatre next door was unaffected.
The Palais's ok. :upyours

[Sydneyfan]

St Kilda is such a great place. Love it.

[benmoore88]

from what i read that fire sounds dodgy to me

[Sydneyfan]

Yep, I just read The Age and it said the area had been cordoned off by police as a crime scene.

There is a big entertainment precinct planned for that part of St Kilda and it's been pretty controversial with the locals. Part of the development would see The Palace get knocked down (no need now) and The Palais given a major facelift.

[la twinkle]

I heard it was definetly arson, even the sprinkler system had been turned off, and at the time two security guards were there. Crazy world.

[littledarlin]

Got Brisbane and Now Melbourne :guitarsolo

If i pray hard enough i might see RA at departures.

I have a question for everyone :wave

Have you ever waited for a musician at the airport or sussed out where they were staying? i have never done anything like that before and i probably won’t start however i have a friend who told me a real funny story that involved Oasis and a 1964 vespa scooter :lol

[Sydneyfan]

Haha, imagine hanging out at the airport for Oasis.

"omg, Liam just told me to fuck off!!! <3 <3"

And, you've got me intrigued now - where did the Vespa come into it?

[littledarlin]

Haha, imagine hanging out at the airport for Oasis.

"omg, Liam just told me to fuck off!!! <3 <3"

And, you've got me intrigued now - where did the Vespa come into it?

Yeah, but it wasn’t Liam givin' a mouth full it was Tim Rogers in full flight on his way up to a hotel room. Obvious not to check out the in house movies.

My friend told me that he and two of his mates were all Mods and massive Oasis fans. When Oasis toured Australia (i cant really remember the date, early 00's i think) My friend and his buddies were like 17 or 18, didn’t have girls just loved hanging out in my friends converted garage apartment smoking fags and listening to tunes every night. Anyway when they came to Brisbane they found out where Oasis would be staying, i think it was from riding around on my friend’s vespa for hours that gave them the tip. So the three of they just hung out in front of the hotel taking turns at smoking fags and riding the vespa up and down the street pass the hotel, obviously so they could catch a glimpse of a serious do through the front windows of the hotel. I’m not sure how long they kept the vigil for but my friend managed to spot Noel coming out of the Hotel to have a fag. He walked right up to the guys and stood there with them havin' and smoke. (I think there was a report of a near fatal scooter accident that day). He just stated to chat to the fellas and asked where the best pubs were nearest to the hotel. They talked, smoked my friend asked for an autograph and then Noel sauntered back inside. They were so blown away and then whilst there were high-fivin' Tim Rogers rocks up and gives them a face full of abuse, tellin' them to f** off. Anyway my friend now managing a band and that band played support to You am I at a gig in a shopping centre carpark (there were like 20 people in the crowd tops) and back stage Tim Rogers stayed in the vans not talking to anyone for most of it) but when he emerged he got talking to my friend. My friend of course being the guys he is basically said to Tim you told me to f** off mate once and look at us now!!!

[Sydneyfan]

I suspect Tim Rogers would be quite a handful in full flight. :lol

[littledarlin]

I suspect Tim Rogers would be quite a handful in full flight. :lol

we like Tim, ive met him a couple of times. Rusty is the main man though. Does anyone else have a story?

[benmoore88]

name supporting you am i band please....

tim is a riot.

[Sydneyfan]

Extra NZ date added according to anemicroyalty:


Yes, an extra show has been added to New Zealand as his gig sold out in one night. He is playing on the 15th and 16th August at Bruce Mason Theater in Auckland.

[Sydneyfan]

Second Sydney date has now been added if anyone missed it. August 24th at the Enmore. Check Frontier Touring site for details.

[Starlite]

Second Sydney date has now been added if anyone missed it. August 24th at the Enmore. Check Frontier Touring site for details.

I just scored Row B Centre! :banana

[foggy]

I just scored Row B Centre! :banana

Congrats J, that's awesome! Very happy for you! :D

[Sydneyfan]

Nice. :upyours

[Starlite]

Rumours about the support act, posted on the alt-org:
All I know at this stage is it will be female and they are trying to get a guitarist (possibly a friend of mine) to play with her.
Same support for all shows.

Hmm, who could it be?

[Shelfie]

My two guesses were either Bertie Blackman or New Buffalo

[benmoore88]

i thought that ryan had no supports on recent tours??

[Sydneyfan]

i thought that ryan had no supports on recent tours??

That's correct. This is a bit unusual if its true.

[Shelfie]

I would trust the person who the information came from - she is not only a good friend of mine but she also writes for a music mag.

[Sydneyfan]

I would trust the person who the information came from - she is not only a good friend of mine but she also writes for a music mag.

:upyours

[karen]

Both Bertie Blackman and New Buffalo both sound like wonderful supports!
Here's hoping...

[ishellmay]

hmm.
Haven't heard anything by Bertie Blackman. Saw New Buffalo open for Broken Social Scene and she was snooze-worthy. Maybe she sounds better in larger venues.

[Starlite]

hmm.
Haven't heard anything by Bertie Blackman.

Nothing to get excited about. I'm not a fan.

[Shelfie]

Does anyone have a spare single Melbourne ticket? My mate has decided that she wants to go to the show now!

[Starlite]

Has the show sold out?

[Shelfie]

Bob Evans is supporting Ryan for one of the Sydney dates.

Heya folks!

I am thrilled to announce that I will be scooting across to Sydney for one special night only, supporting Ryan Adams at the Enmore Theatre on Friday August 24th in solo mode.

There will be some more announcements to come regarding some one off shows here and there. I am supposed to be on holiday but there are some things I just can't say no to! Sharing the stage with Ryan Adams being one of them......

Am busy demoing new Bob songs in my new little studio and also doing lots of other interesting stuff which is most exciting! Feels great to be back in creative mode again although I'm shitting myself at the prospect of putting out more than one album next year! Although Ryan Adams seems to do it all the time! Ahhh.....tis all making sense now.......

Cheers all!

XXXBOBXXX

[Sydneyfan]

And I'm only going to the freaking 23rd show. :boohoo

That's great news though, Bob is fantastic.

[Starlite]

Thanks, Shelfie.

Sweet! It's going to be terrific: Ryan and my old crush Kevin Mitchell :banana

[Sydneyfan]

Friday night in Sydney is going to be a ridiculously good show.

I hope the Thursday support act is someone totally awesome like The (omgz) Veronicas. :\

[Shelfie]

HAHHA! The Veronicas would be my luck! Bob should be on the whole fucking tour! He and Ryan are a great fit. LOVE me some Bob (or Kevin or whatever the freak he is calling himself!)

[Sydneyfan]

HAHHA! The Veronicas would be my luck! Bob should be on the whole fucking tour! He and Ryan are a great fit. LOVE me some Bob (or Kevin or whatever the freak he is calling himself!)

:lol
You know, that's very true. BobKev and Ryan would be great together. It'll be interesting to see who the other support acts are. As much as I'd like to see as much RA and TC as possible on stage, I think its kind of nice that local talent is getting a look in as well.

[vainglory]

On Frontier Touring this morning they announce that Krista Polvere is the other support act. Never heard of her myself, but she does sound to be an interesting artist. She has worked with Ryan in New York and he has some input into her upcoming album.

[Sydneyfan]

Never heard of her either. At least she's not a Veronica I guess. Cheers for the info.

[Sydneyfan]

She's an Adelaide girl....and here's her website: http://www.kristapolvere.com/

[Paul Vick]

Wow, she's pretty fucking good people. My Aussie cousin pointed me in her direction a while ago. Here's her MySpace link;

http://www.myspace.com/polverekrista

[Starlite]

Not bad at all :upyours.
Definitely better than Bertie Blackman and New Buffalo.

[Starlite]

Hold on, if there are support acts, does that mean Ryan will play shorter sets?

[foggy]

Hold on, if there are support acts, does that mean Ryan will play shorter sets?

Nah, I don't think so.

[Starlite]

Nah, I don't think so.

Good, it better be a long night. I'll be trying for 2 encores too :guitarsolo

[foggy]

Good, it better be a long night. I'll be trying for 2 encores too :guitarsolo

Fingers crossed for you, J. I have a feeling you guys will get some great shows. :guitarsolo

[la twinkle]

Thanks, Shelfie.

Sweet! It's going to be terrific: Ryan and my old crush Kevin Mitchell :bananaThat's great, I'm with shelfie on this I wish he was doing the whole tour. He's fanastic live, I have much love for Bob. Enjoy J! :guitarsolo

[Sydneyfan]

I just noticed this on another board - a contest where you can win tickets and autographed stuff. I haven't signed up, so not sure what the details are:

http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/competitions/show/647/Win-Tix-and-signed-Merch-for-Ryan-Adams.htm

[Gennibean]

The comp is asking in 25 words to explain why you love RA so much....I can't do that in 25 words!!!

[Sydneyfan]

Ryan plays Downunder tomorrow night - first New Zealand show. :rock
If any Kiwis can post setlists/reviews, that would be great.

[catherinesarah]

hey,
i aint so familiar with the enmore - i've got tickets in row L. anyone know if that's good?
also i'm new to the forum so hi everybody ;)

[Starlite]

hey,
i aint so familiar with the enmore - i've got tickets in row L. anyone know if that's good?
also i'm new to the forum so hi everybody ;)

:wave Yet another Aussie!

I think Row L would be pretty darn good. I only experienced the Enmore for the very first time last week (I saw The Shins) and it's really not very big.

[of_the_girl]

new here as well!!! can't wait!! so close now haha, going to the Melbourne show! row c....my first ryan adams concert :)

[Starlite]

new here as well!!! can't wait!! so close now haha, going to the Melbourne show! row c....my first ryan adams concert :)

Hi and welcome.
Yeah, only 6 days to go. I'm so excited! :guitarsolo

[la twinkle]

hey,
i aint so familiar with the enmore - i've got tickets in row L. anyone know if that's good?
also i'm new to the forum so hi everybody ;)

new here as well!!! can't wait!! so close now haha, going to the Melbourne show! row c....my first ryan adams concert :)
:wave Welcome, always use more aussies around here. :)

[ishkaban]

Hey gang,

Cant make it due to work committments to the brisbane show at the tivoli this Sat 18th Aug.
Got 2 tix available to sell at $60 each ( below face value)

Give us an email if interested
mindsy@hotmail.com

[of_the_girl]

thanks for the welcome! :)

I wonder what the merchandise will be like, do the posters sell out rather quickly?

[Starlite]

thanks for the welcome! :)

I wonder what the merchandise will be like, do the posters sell out rather quickly?

For the US tour, they've had posters, a watch and a belt buckle. I think there were 300 posters at each show.
I'm going to be spending a lot of money at the merch table :D

[of_the_girl]

For the US tour, they've had posters, a watch and a belt buckle. I think there were 300 posters at each show.
I'm going to be spending a lot of money at the merch table :D


haha sounds good, yes I'm just assessing the money situation at the moment, putting some of it aside so I'll be able to pick up some merch :)

[catherinesarah]

awesome! thanks for the info and the welcome ;)
yeah i'm hell excited to see ryan. i saw him a few years back in melbourne on the 'gold' tour. i was living in perth at the time and he has never actually played perth which totally sucks but you get that. so my friend and i (after buying more cd's so it would look like he had more fans in perth - it didn't work, we were poor, still are) went to melbs to watch. and he was really good.
no support act back then. will be good to see some new stuff, won't be bob the night i'm going though. but that's okay, i've seen bob before. back in the day when he was just startin out.
great to be here amongst fans of ryry. :)

[elyod138]

Yet another new Aussie here, can't wait for the Brisbane show.

[Jimmy]

Can't wait for Melbourne on Monday. So who else is going?

[Starlite]

Can't wait for Melbourne on Monday. So who else is going?

Me :)
I'm flying down b/c I'm greedy - 3 shows in 5 days :rock

[ishellmay]

Can't wait for Melbourne on Monday. So who else is going?

meeeeeeeee. and my better half.
this week has been so insanely busy that I nearly forgot about Monday. man, do I ever need a good show to make me feel better.

[Shelfie]

Some of us in Adelaide and Melbourne are having drinks before the show. If anyone is going to those shows and wants to come along, you should.

Melbourne - The Vinyard, Ackland Street from 4pm
Adelaide - Charlies Bar, The Adelaide Hilton from 4pm

Both are really close to the venues.
Hope to see you there!
:)

[Jimmy]

It would be nice to meet some other fans. Truth be told, I'm going by myself simply because I don't know anyone who likes Ryan. My friends all think he's lame. Maybe I should find better friends who have some taste :)

[Shelfie]

Are you going to come then Jimmy? I met some of the coolest people last tour, we really had a blast in Melbourne. It will be nice to see some familiar faces and hopefully some new ones.

[Gennibean]

Everyone also remember that we get an appetiser (so to speak), with the guys performing on Rove. Set the DVD recorders!

[Jimmy]

Yeah I guess so. I was just going to go to the espy anyway but I might as well meet up with fellow forumers. Thanks for the invite shelfie.

[Starlite]

Some of us in Adelaide and Melbourne are having drinks before the show. If anyone is going to those shows and wants to come along, you should.

Melbourne - The Vinyard, Ackland Street from 4pm
Adelaide - Charlies Bar, The Adelaide Hilton from 4pm

Both are really close to the venues.
Hope to see you there!
:)

Cool. I might come hang out if I'm feeling like too much of a nigel.

[catherinesarah]

It would be nice to meet some other fans. Truth be told, I'm going by myself simply because I don't know anyone who likes Ryan. My friends all think he's lame. Maybe I should find better friends who have some taste :)

right there with you.

[ishellmay]

My god...
I looked in the mirror this morning and thought, "I look like a White Stripe." Purely accidental.

So, if anyone at the Palais tonight sees a girl with white pants and a red jacket, don't be afraid to say hello. ;)

[Starlite]

My god...
I looked in the mirror this morning and thought, "I look like a White Stripe." Purely accidental.

So, if anyone at the Palais tonight sees a girl with white pants and a red jacket, don't be afraid to say hello. ;)

:lol I'll keep an eye out for you.
Just hours to go now. I'm thinking about hanging around the Palais to see if I can catch the guys setting up ;)