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Post by michael on Jan 21, 2005 11:27:13 GMT -5
 Hi All A update on thi gig for you. I have been in contact with Maart Allcock I am sure you have seen that Cat choose him to go into a recording studio in Dec 04with him. well he has sent me a realy nice E Mail and has said I can read it out on the night  ? Also he has agreed to sign 4 tickets from this gig for me to offer up on the night for all you into this kind of thing. There is more But you will have to wait and see ?? bye for now watch out for more updates michael
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Post by michael on Jan 23, 2005 15:38:25 GMT -5
Hi
As you all know this is a sell out BUT I have just had 2 tickets come up for grabs ...
Do you want them sold as a pair £20 please
hurry
michael
01525 873634
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Post by michael on Feb 1, 2005 13:00:26 GMT -5
 Hi All A big thankyou for all your kind coments we will have a great night I am sure . THE GIG IS A SELL OUT SORRY I CANT FIT ANYONE ELSE IN. Take care michael ps.do keep looking for my updates on the gig thats if you dont mind me putting them on here ??
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Post by Vivian on Feb 1, 2005 15:16:52 GMT -5
The best of luck, Michael. I am sure you will be a huge success.
Peace,Vivian
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Post by Chris on Feb 1, 2005 22:36:58 GMT -5
I agree with Vivian, Best of Luck Michael/Al and The Firecats, it looks as if it wil be a very successful and enjoyable evening. And to the rest of you have fun at the tribute. If anyone is interested, I located this website, which features few pictures of Al and the Firecats in concert. www.freiberg.at/Archiv/catstevens/catstevens.html |
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Post by DJ on Feb 2, 2005 5:33:02 GMT -5
Thanks for the link, Chris, Looks like Michael's tribute night is going to be a great success. I thought I'd run the German text through 'Babel fish', (you kind of know what to expect from that software though LOL) 'The romantic, dreamed era of the late and 70's 60's beginning was really hinreissend converted by a free mountain acquaintance in new formation. The extremely numerous listeners went along very strongly with melodischen successes of Cat of Stevens, and enjoyed Albert Eigner with its Firecats (Herbert Mushroom and Martin Rider) and to the short appearance of a guest violinist, Inge-borrow decoration. If you would like to again hear the Trio, there would be a concert in England, which is already announced on the American homepage of the Cat of Stevens fan club in March 2005: www.majicat.com/....' Herbert MUSHROOM?  I hope that's not a literal translation of his surname, sounds like a 'fun guy', all the same.  Good luck with the gig of your dreams, Michael, hope to see you ,and all the other fans, there next month. DJ |
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Post by robinssong on Feb 2, 2005 15:25:56 GMT -5
Herbert MUSHROOM? I hope that's not a literal translation of his surname, sounds like a 'fun guy', all the same. DJ Indeed - "Mushroom" is the literal translation of his surname "Pilz". It is not a very frequent name, but it isn't uncommon either. Love, Sanna |
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Post by michael on Feb 10, 2005 11:25:59 GMT -5
Hi All
you lucky cat fans the tribute night should be realy cool.
Dont forget to bring along a little change for the ...one off iteams I have to raffle on the night ..a must for cat fans ??
All money from raffle will go to Small Kindness .
Meeting up with Gerry Conway next week ref the gig he cant make it on the night but hope to be able to pass on his thoughts of the planned night
cheers
michael
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Post by michael on Feb 19, 2005 14:50:59 GMT -5
Hi all I had a great time meeting upo with Gerry Conway & Simon Nicol ( was on Numbers).. There both gave me a insite it what it was like recording with cat...... more to follow. michael ps...only 4 weeks to go...cant wait
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Post by michael on Feb 25, 2005 16:39:47 GMT -5
Hi all Only 3 weeks to go......till the big gig.. l would just like to let you know there will be a few very one off items for Auction on the night...dont panic you will be able to pleage your price so you dont have to bring your cash ...but remember the money raised from this will go to Small Kindness. Thanks I cant wait to meet up with you all on the night . michael
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Post by shelter on Mar 5, 2005 15:24:11 GMT -5
i would love to see it. i live in california though so fat chance for me most likely to see it. I hope you everyone has a great time.
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Post by dottie on Mar 6, 2005 9:52:18 GMT -5
I really hate to admit this, but I do not know what the term, "one off" gig means? I know about gigs, but do not understand "one off". Can someone please explain? Thanks..
Dottie
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Post by michael on Mar 6, 2005 9:59:35 GMT -5
Hi The gig is the only one that Al & The firecats are doing in the UK and its a whole night of Cats Music as a Tribute to the great man. There is no plan to repeat the night in the UK so its a "ONE OFF GIG " hope this helps michael
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Post by dottie on Mar 7, 2005 9:21:20 GMT -5
Hi The gig is the only one that Al & The firecats are doing in the UK and its a whole night of Cats Music as a Tribute to the great man. There is no plan to repeat the night in the UK so its a "ONE OFF GIG " hope this helps michael Okay, thanks, I think I understand. So, the "Night of Remembrance" was also a "one off gig" for the artists who played there? I have never heard that expression before. Dottie |
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Post by michael on Mar 7, 2005 10:30:45 GMT -5
Hi Yes ...if a gig is not going to be repeated in the same way ever again then its a "one off" Our night with what we have planned will NEVER BE REPEATED in this way again..like the night of remembrance. some gigs are done over and over again just in lots of city's...this is not the case with this gig . hope this makes it clear. michael
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Post by michael on Mar 14, 2005 5:52:19 GMT -5
 Hi To you all If you are one of the Lucky 100 people with Tickets for the Tribute night this Saturday .....please note... There is going to be a small Auction of VERY RARE..Cat Stevens stuff ....inc some one off items ? However dont panic about having extra cash with you ...if you dont want to ..it will be done on a pledge win ...so if you are the winning bid I will send or supply you with the item once you have sent me the money ... All money raised from this is going to small Kindness And website fans who cant make it dont panic you will be having a one item coming up on this website soon after the gig for you to bid on ...more soon michael
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Post by Celticat on Mar 14, 2005 21:57:35 GMT -5
Michael, this certainly sounds wonderful! I'm so glad that there is something (for those of us unable to attend) to enjoy too! Jackie |
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Post by Bamboozle on Mar 15, 2005 4:18:51 GMT -5
Looking forward to it very much Michael - Im sure it will be a memorable nite
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Post by Celticat on Mar 18, 2005 0:45:48 GMT -5
Only one more day to go! Have a wonderful time, all you lucky people who are going, and I look forward to hearing all your comments. Michael, here's to a very successful evening....cheers! Jackie |
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Post by michael on Mar 18, 2005 2:34:40 GMT -5
Hi All. Well I spent another 2hrs with Yusuf's pa in London on thursday and we are all set for the night. 16 people flying in from europe today other have flown in from other parts of the UK last night . some idea of how much has gone into making this happen I have made 73 phone calls in the Uk 8 calls outside the Uk 9 trips to other city's over 140 emails have been sent or rec on this concert via me 2 visits to yusuf's pa total time with him 5 hrs This as been being planned from Oct 2003 well over 100 hrs of my time and of course Al & the guys have spent huge amount of time to do this for us...the real stars of the nignt This website has been a real help ..Thanks so much and my dear friend George Brown ...THANKS more to follow after the concert.... no sleep for us in the next 48 hrs I fear AND WHY???... BECAUSE IT NEEDED TO BE DONE IN THE UK ...FOR ALL OF US NEVER ABLE TO SEE HIM LIVE...... A HUGE THANKS TO ..YUSUF..FOR BEING SO KIND TO US MICHAEL
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Post by Vivian on Mar 18, 2005 14:47:45 GMT -5
This sounds like it's going to be one fantastic night, Michael. I wish it all the success in the world. Please give Yusuf our love, if you see him.
Peace,Vivian
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Post by michael on Mar 19, 2005 3:45:00 GMT -5
Hi all Al & the firecats are all here in the UK know ..we are 100% set for a AMAZING night....our thoughts will be with all of you around the world tonight...who would of loved to of been one of the lucky 100... there will be loads of pictures and coments ..soon after . take care michael
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Post by robinssong on Mar 19, 2005 10:36:02 GMT -5
Hi Michael, Good luck to you all!!! Have a great time and a SUPA DUPA evening!!!  Love, Sanna |
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Post by sue on Mar 19, 2005 16:36:00 GMT -5
The Cat Stevens Tribute gig should be starting soon. Hope they all have a wonderful time, raise lots of money for Small Kindness and send Christine pictures of the event.
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Post by Vivian on Mar 20, 2005 10:57:03 GMT -5
Well, how was the show. We are all very anxious to read all about it and see all the wonderful pictures. Can't wait-hurry, we want details.
Peace,Vivian
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Post by michael on Mar 20, 2005 12:45:02 GMT -5
Hi All I will wait to she what the fans thought and what they have to say here before I Give you my thoughts ..BUT FOR ME .....It was Amazing !!!!!! A full report will be going to Christine soon and photo's ......but until then anyone who was there PLEASE tell us what you thought.....? I hope to be able to tell you all very soon what you maybe able to Buy from the night ...it wont be a dvd or cd sorry ....BUT very rare only one of 4 every made in the world ....and all the money from this item will go to small Kindness... I plan to do a mini Auction on this website ( not ebay)...for this item....details to follow .. michael
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Post by waterside on Mar 21, 2005 15:34:01 GMT -5
I am anxiously waiting for someone who attended to post about the tribute concert. Can't wait to hear how it went. Come on someone........please!!!!!!! Thanks Waterside |
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Post by Novim on Mar 21, 2005 18:17:56 GMT -5
I went to the gig and I'm so glad I did! I am on something of a high today after having been and having just heard Yusuf's fabulous new release!
As for the tribute gig, it was fantastic. Firstly, big THANK YOUS to Michael for his perseverence and hard work in organising the event and to Yusuf and Zafar for all their support for that wonderful evening. Yusuf/Cat was the undoubted star of the evening and this was a truly humble tribute to his unique songwriting talents. Al and the Firecats were a trio who lovingly performed Cat's music with faithful renditions. There were two 6 string guitars and a keyboard player. Occasionally Al swapped his 6 string for an acoustic bass. They played a brilliant set which included some fantastic versions of Cat's early work such as Matthew and Son and I Love my Dog etc. Al played a superb solo cameo covering about half a dozen of Cat's very early songs. It was wonderful - it was how the songs must have sounded when Cat wrote them before they were orchestrated.
The gig told the story of Cat's musical life and Al's voice on occasions was very reminiscent of Yusuf's. It was probably about as near as you could get to hearing Cat/Yusuf play live.The violinist travelled all the way from Austria to play on 2 songs: Sad Lisa and Into White! The whole thing brought me out in goosebumps! You see, for me, the one thing about Cat Stevens' songs is that they seem so personal. It seems as if they were written just for me - and I know a lot of people will know exactly what I mean. That is why his songs are so precious to me - more so than any other artist.
The venue was small - about a hundred people and was all the better for that intimacy. Well done Michael! You were right to keep this small it made the night so much more precious for those of us fortunate enough to attend. Michael's wife read out messages of support from Gerry Conway and other musicians wishing us all well for the evening. She also told us stories of things Michael had learnt from talking with Zafar, Yusuf's close friend. Michael read an email from Christine. We all wished that she could have been there to share the evening with us.
I am sure that many others will add much more to what I have written and will produce photos too. But I hope this gives those of you who were waiting just a hint of the delights of that evening. If you read this, Al and your band - Thank you for an unforgettable evening!
Best to all,
Chris
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Post by Vivian on Mar 21, 2005 21:17:03 GMT -5
Thanks for a wonderful story. It sounds like you had one very memorable evening.
Peace,Vivian
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Post by Celticat on Mar 21, 2005 21:50:45 GMT -5
Thanks Chris for your thoughts about such a wonderful night. It certainly sounds every bit as good as I knew it would ... I would have given my right arm to have been there too! (Well ... almost !) If anyone has the complete song list of the night please could you post it for us? I love the fact that Sad Lisa and Into White were played ... I would have been in "seventh heaven" Jackie |
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I hope that's not a literal translation of his surname, sounds like a 'fun guy', all the same. 
