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iloverussell · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 12:10 pm Post subject: Lets do something nice Friday!

Hey guys, a couple of us down in Islington were having a chat last night and we were thinking, wouldn't it be great if everyone in the audience did something wonderful to say thanks to R&R +band on Friday...

Only one idea as of yet, we all throw flowers at the end!

Any ideas? Anyone up for it? Maybe a GIANT banner saying thanks. We could all sign it friday before the gig and give it to them..?
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sjadey · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 1:52 pm Post subject:

Flowers probably aren't practical as they'd get squashed if we had to wait until the end to throw them. What about taking a few of those Party Poppers that shoot streamers out with a bang? I'd certainly sign a banner.
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iloverussell · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 1:54 pm Post subject:

YES party poppers!
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cygnenoir · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 2:10 pm Post subject:

That's a cool idea - oh, how I wish I were there.

I went to the last show of a U2 tour and some fans gave everyone placards as they came in that said "Thank You" on them.

It said in tiny print on them that you were supposed to hold them up during a certain song at a particular point. It was very dramatic to see all these signs go up at once. The band was really touched.

iloverussell · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 2:12 pm Post subject:

coool, how wonderful
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cygnenoir · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 2:18 pm Post subject:

I'm happy to help organize such a thing if someone wants to get me a plane ticket from LA?

If there's a big sign or something, I think it should also say thanks from all the webcast viewers all over the world too!

iloverussell · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 2:20 pm Post subject:

well if i can get hold of a big something ill organise it... But i dont know what to use realy.. Need a huge peice of material that we can write on with huge marker pens....
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Alex Robertson · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 2:31 pm Post subject:

there is a market not far from the venue...you can buy a bedsheet there...or pinch one of the covers off a stall.

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iloverussell · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 3:31 pm Post subject:

:o)
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Thermaland · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:18 pm Post subject:

Slightly off topic, but talking about Friday's show, everybody attending is aware that Central Line trains currently do not stop at Shepherd's Bush? Good good. Carry on.

DeeDee · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:45 pm Post subject:

I think it would be good if all members of the band got at least a one minute chant of their name as they are introduced. And although he never introduces himself, but occasionally Ron does, don't forget Russell!
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dafom · Junior Groupie Joined: 23 Feb 2006 Posts: 41

Whatever you guys do, I'll send moral support and good vibes from across the pond!

Poppers sounds like a good idea. The chant for each musician would be cool too -- it'd annoy some of the other fans, but I bet a lot of them would get into it.

sjadey · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 1:33 am Post subject:

Charlie Bucket · Certified Fan Joined: 11 Dec 2007 Posts: 54

I love the party poppers idea, count me in. A word of warning tho, the bouncers at Shepherds Bush Empire are miserable so and sos and may well confiscate them when doing a bag check as its possible theyd view them as dangerous, ridiculous I know but thats what they are like there unfortunately so Id suggest putting them in a discreet trouser pocket or similar.

If I may suggest a good time to fire them, I reckon it would be cool to do it at the end of This Town on the last beat after the final "I aint gonna leeeeeeave", if we could get it in time with that last drum crash that would be great!

sjadey · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 2:37 am Post subject:

As luck would have it, I have a box of 40 party poppers left over from Christmas, although I think we'll need a lot more to make an impact at SBE which is three times the size of the Academy. Perhaps others could get a few boxes (mine were a box of 50 from Poundland (where the pink cowboy hats came from)) and hand them out as people go in, or preferably in the pub before hand.

What about indoor sparklers and fireworks or are they too dangerous?

Actually, thinking about it, the bouncers/management might not take too kindly if they knew people were carrying mini-explosives, so best put them in your pockets out of sight. The bouncers will probably check any kind of bag.

On Friday I will be wearing my red Sparks T-shirt with R+R on front and 1995 tour dates on back. So if you want some of my poppers, just ask. Unfortunately, I will be on level 2 unless anyone wants to swap their downstairs ticket for mine (eg. if you're short, you will get a better view upstairs).

Where and when are people going to meet before the show?

FYI. Anyone who is driving to the show on Friday, there is no street parking along Wood Lane due to roadworks for the entire length.
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T.N.K. · Power Groupie Joined: 18 May 2008 Posts: 416

I don't want to be a fusspot, but don't you think a load of bangs of poppers is gonna cause panic among some people? You might find security won't know what's going on and just hear bangs and evacuate the building or something and it all backfires and it's a horrible ending!
How about flowers and putting them on stage at the start of the concert, it would make my heart warm if I sang with a line of unexpected flowers along the front of the stage (although not on it, the band might trip over!)
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iloverussell · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 12:52 pm Post subject:

What can we do then?
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