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Post by Daddy-o on Mar 22, 2005 1:10:27 GMT -5
It was a good night! I was amazed at how long the band played for. Al joked that the Bobby's would not be happy if they went over time! Al took us through the story of Cat, his musical and spiritual journey. As Chris rightly says, Al was so modest with the way he introduced the songs. The three guys make a very full sound. All totally live without backing tracks. For me it was the 60s songs that I enjoyed the most. They just don't get played as much as the later material and so good to hear them stripped down. Everyone was smiling when the band played the medley which I think included Good Old Times, Laughing Apple, Tramp, Blackness Of The Night, View From Top and I'm So Sleepy. Michael was in his element when he sang on Longer Boats.
Thanks to Al, Herbert and Martin for a great evening. Michael did great getting it all together. Yusuf would have been proud I'm sure. It sure felt like he was there, everyone was looking around to see if they could spot someone wearing a hat, longish beard and sunglasses!
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Post by waterside on Mar 22, 2005 1:30:12 GMT -5
Thanks very much, Chris and Daddy-o, for telling us about the tribute concert. It sounds like it was an absolutely wonderful evening. I wish I could have been there. It sounds like lots of love and hard work went into this. I almost expected to read that Yusuf had appeared at the very end and sang "Indian Ocean", especially when I read that Michael had met with Yusuf's assistant for 5 hours altogether. I wish Yusuf could have been there, if only as part of the audience, because I'm sure he would have been greatly pleased and honored.
Thanks again for the informative posts.
Take care,
Waterside
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Post by robinssong on Mar 22, 2005 11:00:26 GMT -5
Hi Chris and George, Thank you so much for your wonderful reports!  You almost make us feel as if we were there with you! It must have been a fantastic event, and I'm glad you all enjoyed it so much! Can't wait to see your photos!  Love, Sanna |
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Post by Chris on Mar 23, 2005 21:14:35 GMT -5
Thank You Chris, George. I really enjoyed reading your reviews about the tribute concert. It sounded like loads of fun. What a nice way for all of you to meet and enjoy beautiful Cat Stevens music. I heard Al and his band was fabulous in there renditions of Cat songs. Anyway, just wanted to thank you for your reviews! Way to go Michael, Al, Herbert and Martin!  Christine |
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Post by michael on Mar 24, 2005 11:41:38 GMT -5
Hi all hope everone that came to the tribute night got home ok and are starting to come down from the high we all left on .... more reviews to follow soon...and photo's michael
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Post by michael on Apr 1, 2005 14:38:39 GMT -5
Hi all a full report should be on the site any day now ...Also the news on what you can bid on from this great night  Just on this site only...from Yusuf & others michael
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Post by Vivian on Apr 1, 2005 17:41:41 GMT -5
Hi all a full report should be on the site any day now ...Also the news on what you can bid on from this great night Just on this site only...from Yusuf & others michael Great, Michael. I anxiously wait a full report. Sounds wonderful. Peace,Vivian |
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Post by michael on Apr 1, 2005 17:52:53 GMT -5
Hi it realy was a amazing night wait till you see the photo's ect take care michael
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Post by michael on Apr 2, 2005 9:16:16 GMT -5
Well what do you think of the review
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Post by sue on Apr 2, 2005 11:11:59 GMT -5
Michael,
The reviews and pictures of the Tribute gig were great! It must have been such a memorable night!
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Post by michael on Apr 3, 2005 1:49:16 GMT -5
THANKS ...GLADE YOU LIKED IT MICHAEL
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Post by Vivian on Apr 3, 2005 11:18:45 GMT -5
The reviews and pics are fantastic. Almost feels like I was really there.
Peace,Vivian
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Post by michael on Apr 4, 2005 14:37:24 GMT -5
Thanks for your kind coments michael
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Post by monabonejakon on Apr 4, 2005 15:36:48 GMT -5
And about Father And Son? I did´nt see this master piece mentioned on the tribute concert!!!
Next time we´ll be all together, listening to CAT STEVENS LIVE!!!
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Post by Celticat on Apr 5, 2005 0:13:46 GMT -5
[quote author=MonaBoneJakon link=board=catstevens&thread=1100620679&start=73#4 Next time we´ll be all together, listening to CAT STEVENS LIVE!!![/quote] Now, that would really be something!.... Michael, thanks for your pictures and review, the night certainly sounds as though it was a huge hit. Jackie |
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Post by michael on Apr 5, 2005 6:31:38 GMT -5
Hi I wish I could say the words and photo's were mine but they were done by other great people The whole night was amazing..but its the way so many people had helped me to get this show together that realy touched my heart and still does. It would be nice to think maybe we could do this once a year .. michael
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Post by michael on Apr 7, 2005 13:44:53 GMT -5
Glade to see we are back live Those of you there do you think Cat would of approved of what we did ? michael
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Post by Vivian on Apr 7, 2005 21:41:43 GMT -5
Glade to see we are back live Those of you there do you think Cat would of approved of what we did ? michael Since this all goes to such a wonderful cause, I would say, YES, most definitely. ANd if you can have this again NEXT YEAR, there is a very good chance I would be able to be there. I have tenitive plans to be in London around March or April of 2006. If I can make it to London, count me in! Hairy will be there as well! Peace,Vivian |
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Post by Bamboozle on Apr 12, 2005 9:37:39 GMT -5
I travelled for over 4 hours to Bedford for the Tribute night and sorry to say but I wouldnt do it again. Ive been a Cat fan for over 30 years and would be willing to travel anywhere but not to see a tribute band again, Royal Albert Hall was the most special nite - i was fortunate enough to meet true fellow cat fans. I overheard a conversation about doing tribute night again but at a much inflated cost of ticket - think I'll live in hope for another Albert Hall nite.
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Post by michael on Apr 14, 2005 18:06:36 GMT -5
Hi
IF we do put on a CAT tribute night again in 2006 we would use the event to raise money again for SMALL KINDNESS..I would not inflate the ticket price to more than £12 each
I think most would agree that would be a very fair price for such a night
many thanks for your coments
michael
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Post by Bamboozle on Apr 15, 2005 3:50:22 GMT -5
£25 was the figure i heard
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Post by michael on Apr 15, 2005 4:00:39 GMT -5
I can asure everone I would never charge that amount for a tribute night...I know some clubs do charge £20-£25 for such nights like Queen tribute gigs ect If we do this in 2006 the price will be £12 a ticket .... does that sound fair ? thanks michael ps..what you may of herd is us saying is in our eyess it was worth £25 a ticket BUT I would never charge that unless the great man agreed to turn up ...i am sure we would all pay £25 for that ...many would pay a lot more to be one of only 100 in a room with Yusuf ...but thats just a dream
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Post by cristalina on Apr 15, 2005 6:29:07 GMT -5
I think £12 is a fair price but I wouldn't pay alot for a tribute band. I did enjoy the evening but fortunately for me I didn't have to travel as far as Bamboozle, I have to agree I wouldn't travel too far to see Al & the Firecats unless Yusuf was there, then it'd be a whole different story of course.
I thought it was a bit off Michael that you started the bidding for the ticket at £10 on the site, yet it started at £40 on the night. I'm glad you got a good price for it, after all its Small Kindness that will benefit, but I think you'd have been better doing this at the gig also, £40 is just too high a price to start at.
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Post by michael on Apr 15, 2005 7:14:07 GMT -5
Thanks for you thoughts I had no idea what price to start the bidding for on the night for the ticket ...I thought £40 starting price was fair place to start after all there was 4 Autograths on it and you often find on e bay iteams with only 1 on it going for more than £40 ....also the buyer could be 100% sure all 4 are real..so £40 starting price looked fair to me ..as for the ticket on this site i wanted to make the bidding a bit more fun as only one item so I thought £10 starting would help that ...we all learn from what we try.. I had a lot of bids around £50-£60 from this site and the winning bid of $120 is around £65 i think so the price paid is a fair one ...if this had gone on ebay I am sure it would of gone for a lot more ...BUT i wanted the fans that take the time to view this great site to be the winners..not everone and anyone who looks at ebay ...however if it was just the money ebay would of been a better bet i guess ....I just wanted to to fair to this site and its fans ..you guys & girls... 2006 I have over 50 people who would like to come back already because there liked the night so much ..but of course for some people the once was just right for them and i thank them for there support and Small Kindness are realy pleased that there are getting just over £1000 ..most of that money has come from the profits from the night as well as some extra from me ....I will give you the total as soon as I have the money in from the ticket sale...but I have already told Small kindness that there are getting £1000 min and there are realy delighted with that ...so once again a big thankyou to you all ...we can all be proud of what we did or were part of. michael ;D
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Post by michael on Apr 18, 2005 11:09:23 GMT -5
I am having a meeting with Maart Allcock on wednesday this week... to let him know how our evening went I will let you know if he gives me any more of a insight into working with yusuf back in Dec last year on his current music projects take care michael
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Post by Vivian on Apr 18, 2005 20:05:22 GMT -5
Hi IF we do put on a CAT tribute night again in 2006 we would use the event to raise money again for SMALL KINDNESS..I would not inflate the ticket price to more than £12 each I think most would agree that would be a very fair price for such a night many thanks for your coments michael Sounds excellent, Michael. Lets just hope my vacation schedule will work around this night. I really want to be there this time. Peace,Vivian |
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Post by Celticat on Apr 20, 2005 23:14:35 GMT -5
I am having a meeting with Maart Allcock on wednesday this week... to let him know how our evening went I will let you know if he gives me any more of a insight into working with yusuf back in Dec last year on his current music projects take care michael that sounds quite interesting Michael, let us know how it goes! Jackie |
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Post by michael on Apr 25, 2005 9:51:37 GMT -5
Hi All All the money is now in from the TRIBUTE NIGHT and I am very pleased to say I am now ready to meet Yusuf with £1000 & $120 ..so I think that makes it about £1070 ish pounds So a very BIG thank you to all of you involved in any way in making this happen .( you are all stars in my eyes ) I will pass on your best wishies to Yufuf from all the fans from Majicat. For me it realy was a dream come true and I thank all of you for helping me make that dream come true ....lets hope we can do it again in 2006 ? from my heart to you all michael X ( still on a high ) ;D
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Post by michael on Apr 30, 2005 1:56:02 GMT -5
Hi I had a meeting with Maart Alcock . He was very pleased we raised just over £1000 and said he was pleased to be able to help in a small way. He asked me if I new when the cd was due out as he had not herd all the finished tracks he worked on with Yusuf..... He went on to say he hopes to be asked again sometime to work with Yusuf....and said I hope he does not loose my phone number ....... This was the last planned meeting around this gig apart from my visit to london to meet Yusuf i hope you have all enjoyed this long running story with over 2300 hits I guess you have and I will report back to you all after I meet Yusuf to hand over the money and talk about the night ..and what we might do in 2006 ..you will get to hear about it first on majicat michael |
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