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Post by suncatcher on Apr 24, 2010 17:06:33 GMT -5
Thank you, Vicki. It sounds like "Cat Stevens in Concert" rather than "Yusuf in Concert." I love the old songs, so that's fine - and it's what most people want to hear. I'm sure it'll be very successful. |
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Post by suncatcher on Apr 24, 2010 17:16:14 GMT -5
Paulo, I wish you all the best in getting good tickets and getting your album signed. If you can meet Yusuf, I'm sure he'll be very happy to sign it for you. It's good to check for competitions or drawings - I won a copy of "An Other Cup" in an online drawing.  No matter what, the tickets are worth every penny. It'll be an unforgettable experience. Your dad sounds very special and it's clear that he loves you very much. What a blessing. I wonder if he's going with you to see Yusuf in concert? It seems fitting, though I'm sure he'd understand if you wanted to go with your friends. All the best, ~Sun~ |
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Post by paulo on Apr 24, 2010 17:56:02 GMT -5
Thanks, yeah Dad is very special to me- in fact I was only reunited with him and my siblings and grand parents on his side, early last year after a 13 or so year absence (we were separated when I was 5 or so years old) So as you can imagine I've been building a truly wonderful and close relationship with him over the last year. The song 'Father' from Back to Earth holds so much significance for me now, as does Father and Son. He's not a huge fan of Cat, he's a KISS fan mostly (even naming me Paul Stanley! lol) but he loves Cat's music (kinda an odd combination!) it was actually because of him that I first was interested in Cat. I remember being a small child, probably four or so, and whenever the song '(Remember the Days of) the Old School Yard' would come on the radio etc we'd both sing it together, like it was our song. So years later, I decided to look up the song, and thus discovered the whole discography and have been hooked ever since. I'd really love him to come with me, but I think he'd rather do everything he can to help me get there instead given how much the tickets are etc. Yes it would be awesome to meet him, so I'm just going to keep my eyes and ears open for any opportunities that might come up.
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Post by suncatcher on Apr 24, 2010 18:19:17 GMT -5
BTW. to see a Cat Stevens concert in 1974, the cost of one ticket was around $6.50 !!!! That's what happens when you perform once in a Blue Moon. ;D I like this, too. Thank you for the exchange rates , Glaucus and Helen. Putting your numbers together, and rounding, I get this: Presale Diamond: $270 (Au) ~ $250 (US) ~ 187 Euros ~ £163
Presale Silver: $160 (Au) ~ $148 (US) ~ 111 Euros ~ £96
Regular Diamond: $199 (Au) ~ $184 (US) ~ 138 Euros ~ £120
Regular Gold: $150 (Au) ~ $139 (US) ~ 104 Euros ~ £90
Regular Silver: $119 (Au) ~ $110 (US) ~ 82 Euros ~ £72
Quite a range - and you do pay for pre-sale, but it's probably worth it if you can manage it - there's a lot to be said for good seats. Best of luck to all who are trying to get tickets. ~Sun~ |
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Post by suncatcher on Apr 24, 2010 18:24:57 GMT -5
Oh, that's such a wonderful and touching story, Paulo. It reminds me of the thread "My Father's Eyes." I love stories with happy endings, and your "ending" sounds like a truly awesome new beginning. Thanks for sharing it.
Best of luck in everything.
~Sun~
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Post by suncatcher on Apr 24, 2010 18:30:15 GMT -5
The flight will be a very long one. I know from Greece the flight is around 20- 22 hours, depending on on the airplane company, with one stop over. If he leaves from Dubai, it will be a few hours shorter. On his return to perform in Scotland from Australia, it should be more than 20 hours. If he is lucky and leaves Australia on the 11th, he will have a day to recover from jet lag. Thank you, Vicki. This is a really long, long flight time. I wonder what Yoriyos will do - if he can postpone his gig in Scotland, it'd be so much easier. I'm sure he'll work it out...  |
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Post by suncatcher on Apr 25, 2010 1:29:32 GMT -5
Here's a good article The Return Of The Roadsinger out of New Zealand. Some interesting quotes: For a great many years it seemed unlikely that the artist we knew as Cat Stevens would return to the stage and that his timeless songs would reach us in anything other than tribute shows.... "[It's] After all these years, that I've come to fully understand and appreciate what everyone has been asking of me. It's as if I've come full circle; ... as T. S. Eliot once said, 'We shall not cease our exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.'"
As years went by and Yusuf Islam became so submerged in education, lecturing and charity activities of his Muslim faith from his North London base only the most optimistic fans * believed that they would see him on stage again performing the songs that had become such a part of their lives.
But the Roadsinger has, once again, become just that, and Australia is to be one of his first ports of call, in intimate arena mode - [full circle] for Paul Dainty, who brought him to Australia those three dozen years ago. Some circles are destined to be completed. [And yet, for] one of music's most extraordinary artists, the journey continues.
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Post by downunder72 on Apr 25, 2010 8:15:38 GMT -5
Paulo, I have been reading your posts, and I am so very happy for you for many reasons. About a year ago it all seemed an impossible dream to come true, now it's actually about to happen. I can just imagine the excitment you must be feeling knowing in less than two months, you will be one of the many fortunate people in the audience having the pleasure of hearing Yusuf in concert. As you have read about his concerts in the UK last year, I don't think we have to tell you what an amazing experience it's going to be. I'm also very happy you have been reunited with your father and family. I'm sure the future holds many new memorable moments. I wish you only good and happy times ahead. :)Even if your father won't be able to go to the concert with you, don't worry, because you won't feel the least bit alone. You and the the whole arena will become one, as Yusuf takes you on his one way, no return ticket, Blue Moon journey. ;D Don't forget to write. ;D Looking forward to your posts.....Vicki P.S As you are in the process of buyinfg tickets, I noticed again in the article I sent in my last post, Paul Dainty says, that he has programmed two concert dates for Sydney and Melbourne because the feedback was so great. There seems to be some mix up. Do you know if this is true? |
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Post by paulo on Apr 25, 2010 20:10:01 GMT -5
Thank you very much- I appreciate the incredible support on this board. I think that there's no doubt that you are amongst the friendliest people I have ever interacted with. We're all part of one big family!
When I go to the concert I'll be: "Sitting on my own, not by myself" because "everybody's here with me."
I'm so excited that "I can't keep it in!"
According to all the ticket websites etc, they all say that there will be two shows in Sydney... so I'd imagine that's the case.
However, there hasn't been an official confirmation from CS.com yet so... I'm not really sure.
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Post by paulo on Apr 25, 2010 20:11:18 GMT -5
And yes I'll enveavour to take plenty of photos, video and write something on my experience!
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Post by suncatcher on Apr 25, 2010 21:43:30 GMT -5
And yes I'll enveavour to take plenty of photos, video and write something on my experience! Thank you, thank you, thank you, Paulo! Oh, and if you meet Yusuf, after he signs your album, please say hello from everyone at majicat.com. I'll never forget the time after a show when he met some majicatters who told him "hello from Vivian," and he mentioned that Vivian was his fan with the most posts over at cs.com. If I recall correctly, he also named some other majicatters' names. Does anyone remember this? It was quite a thrill... |
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Post by paulo on Apr 26, 2010 5:25:03 GMT -5
If I get the incredible opportunity to speak to the great man I'll make sure I mention the Majicat family.
Wow, do you think that he actually reads our discussions on here?
I always like to think he'd drop in every now and again and see what we're talking about, I know Yoriyos does... perhaps he tells him what we're up to lol
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Post by JaneB on Apr 26, 2010 8:10:28 GMT -5
If I get the incredible opportunity to speak to the great man I'll make sure I mention the Majicat family. Wow, do you think that he actually reads our discussions on here? I always like to think he'd drop in every now and again and see what we're talking about, I know Yoriyos does... perhaps he tells him what we're up to lol Oh, Yusuf absolutely knows of us - just ask SuzieQ! I don't know that he has time to read too much, but I believe I read somewhere that he pops in from time to time to see what we are talking about. Can anyone who is planning to go to these June shows tell us anything about the venues - how big they are, etc? |
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Post by downunder72 on Apr 26, 2010 16:58:37 GMT -5
Hi Jane, I too was interested to know what type of venues Yusuf will be performing in. I checked each one on Google Earth, in all the states Yusuf will be performing, and had a very good birdseye view. Then I searched the web. Melbournes seems very big, as do the rest of the venues. Yusuf as Cat back in the 70's, had no problem filling such venues, and he probably won't have any problem doing the same in June. I'm going to check Youtube to see if they have a video of Lady Gaga performing at the Rod Laver Arena. Might get a glimpse, and have a feel of the arena inside with a stage. ;D Did you check out the great poster for the tour. It says YUSUF AUSTRALIAN TOUR, SOUNDING LOUDER!!!! That's one poster I would just love having one of those posters hanging on my wall. ;D |
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Post by Chris on Apr 26, 2010 17:23:55 GMT -5
I am really happy to see the articles from New Zealand finally coming out. How thrilled they have to be,noting that Yusuf or Cat has never performed there before. So it will be a first for them!
Dusty Day will you be able to attend either of the concerts in N.Z?
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Post by suncatcher on Apr 27, 2010 12:48:06 GMT -5
P.S As you are in the process of buyinfg tickets, I noticed again in the article I sent in my last post, Paul Dainty says, that he has programmed two concert dates for Sydney and Melbourne because the feedback was so great. There seems to be some mix up. Do you know if this is true? Apparently, it's true, Vicki. They have it at YI.com now:MELBOURNE
Wednesday 16 & Friday 18 June Rod Laver Arena www.ticketek.com.au or phone 132 849 SYDNEY
Monday 21 & Wednesday 23 JuneSydney Entertainment Centre www.ticketmaster.com.au or phone 136 100 Peace, ~Sun~ |
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Post by flemmishfangent on Apr 27, 2010 13:28:22 GMT -5
A nd Noxshi has anounced on there my space they are touring in Australia is 'ent that great
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Post by flemmishfangent on Apr 27, 2010 13:37:41 GMT -5
i SEE THE PERFORMING IN SCOTLAND IS NOT LONGER ON THERE SPACE PROBELY TO DIFFICULD TO DO ;yORIYOS AND ALSO SON IN LAW MAJID HOESEINY IS LOOKING HEAR LOL AND THAT IS FINE ;
Paulo please give Yusuf and Yoriyos my regards from Belgium ,he knows our group already very well from London he is a seet guy really .Regine
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Post by khadijah on Apr 27, 2010 17:06:17 GMT -5
I would love to be there! I wonder how long it takes to fly to Australia from Florida?!
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Post by Vivian on Apr 27, 2010 18:28:11 GMT -5
I would love to be there! I wonder how long it takes to fly to Australia from Florida?! Well lets see, from another Floridian, it would take about 25 hours of non stop flying, LOL Peace,Vivian |
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Post by rubylove25 on Apr 28, 2010 13:53:11 GMT -5
But so worth the long hours of flying Vivian , fingers crossed he will tour the US , all the UK Majicatters will be there - well this one will be and Im sure my singing partner Helen wont miss the chance to see him again.
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Post by ilovemycat on Apr 28, 2010 14:46:26 GMT -5
If he does not tour the U.S. it will go down as my biggest regret in life. Never having seen a live performance from my favorite artist. I pray, pray, pray he blesses us with an appearance. I was too young when he was Cat - my sisters went to his concert and left me home. I am still mad at them  |
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Post by Vivian on Apr 28, 2010 20:01:10 GMT -5
But so worth the long hours of flying Vivian , fingers crossed he will tour the US , all the UK Majicatters will be there - well this one will be and Im sure my singing partner Helen wont miss the chance to see him again. Meg xx Oh, I know it's well worth it, but unfortunately, my piggy bank can't afford it at this time! I am just hoping and praying Yusuf comes pack to the good ole USA, especially FLORIDA!!!!!! Peace,Vivian |
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Post by JaneB on Apr 28, 2010 21:30:12 GMT -5
But so worth the long hours of flying Vivian , fingers crossed he will tour the US , all the UK Majicatters will be there - well this one will be and Im sure my singing partner Helen wont miss the chance to see him again. Meg xx I hope we see Majicatters come over here - it will be great fun to spend time with my UK / European friends here in the US! I just know it will happen... |
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Post by Celticat on Apr 28, 2010 21:45:50 GMT -5
I would give my right arm if Yusuf would sing INTO WHITE in Sydney. This song will always be my life long favourite...
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Post by Sir Lorry Load on Apr 30, 2010 16:20:33 GMT -5
Oh, that's such a wonderful and touching story, Paulo. It reminds me of the thread "My Father's Eyes." I love stories with happy endings, and your "ending" sounds like a truly awesome new beginning. Thanks for sharing it. Best of luck in everything. ~Sun~ I couldn't agree more with what Sun has expressed, Paulo. May you and your Dad and your siblings and paternal grandparents continue to build and solidify your relationships in the years to come. I am very touched by your personal story and it is heartwarming to read how hard your Dad has worked to make your dream of seeing Yusuf perform come true... now that's what I call "love"! -Bud |
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Post by Sir Lorry Load on Apr 30, 2010 16:25:25 GMT -5
BTW. to see a Cat Stevens concert in 1974, the cost of one ticket was around $6.50 !!!! That's what happens when you perform once in a Blue Moon. ;D What a great line, G! ;D -Bud |
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Post by paulo on May 1, 2010 1:06:27 GMT -5
Oh, that's such a wonderful and touching story, Paulo. It reminds me of the thread "My Father's Eyes." I love stories with happy endings, and your "ending" sounds like a truly awesome new beginning. Thanks for sharing it. Best of luck in everything. ~Sun~ I couldn't agree more with what Sun has expressed, Paulo. May you and your Dad and your siblings and paternal grandparents continue to build and solidify your relationships in the years to come. I am very touched by your personal story and it is heartwarming to read how hard your Dad has worked to make your dream of seeing Yusuf perform come true... now that's what I call "love"! -Bud Thank you Bud Once again I'm blown away by the incredible kindness and warmth of people on this board. |
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Post by Monty Python on May 6, 2010 6:40:13 GMT -5
SOOOOO EXCITED about this news... read it in today's newspaper, and I'm pumped! Bring it on. Haven't posted here for a while... I'M THERE!!!!!!! GOT MY TICKET THIS AFTERNOON!!!!!!!!!! YIPPPPPEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!! Ride on the Peace Train! |
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Post by downunder72 on May 6, 2010 7:19:21 GMT -5
SOOOOO EXCITED about this news... read it in today's newspaper, and I'm pumped! Bring it on. Haven't posted here for a while... I'M THERE!!!!!!! GOT MY TICKET THIS AFTERNOON!!!!!!!!!! YIPPPPPEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!! Ride on the Peace Train! Thrills for dills.  ;D No just joking!!!!! ;D Seriously, I couldn't be more happy for you!!!!! It's wondeful news. Just a little green with envy. Hold on tight, the countdown has just begun for an unbelievable experience you will never forget !!!!!! In which city will you be boarding the Peace Train? Just checked Yusufs site and Brisbane concert is already sold out!!! Fans are begging for a second concert. I think all concerts are sold out or just about. I think there might even be last minute third concerts just like in Melbourne 1972. The Peace Train riding through Australia will be overbaord with many very happy people singing along, " HERE COMES THE PEACE TRAAIIIINNN!!!!!! |
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;D No just joking!!!!! ;D Seriously, I couldn't be more happy for you!!!!!