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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2014 12:31:33 GMT -5
Sit you down, sit you down, ladies and gentlemen. There's something I want you to know... Have you guys checked Yusuf's facebook page today? "From out of the edge of darkness... tour news coming soon" www.facebook.com/YusufCatStevens |
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Post by peritura on Aug 30, 2014 3:04:34 GMT -5
Book, album and tour... Bliss!
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Post by coolcat on Aug 30, 2014 13:27:20 GMT -5
Actually, its more than that to be added!  Its book, album, the new website and tour (bonus) |
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Post by Uruguayo on Sept 4, 2014 13:42:56 GMT -5
Peace Train... Late Again Tour
Coming to Italy and France in November!
More countries will be announced soon...
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Post by richina on Sept 4, 2014 21:15:41 GMT -5
Peace Train... Late Again Tour
Coming to Italy and France in November!
More countries will be announced soon... My, oh my, oh my.....this is almost more than I can bear! How fabulous and exciting....YAY!  Thanks for all the great sleuthing.....  |
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Post by aurarisma on Sept 23, 2014 19:08:11 GMT -5
UPDATE .. SORRY TO BE THE BEAR OF THIS NEWS.
>> NEW YORK CITY CANCELLED
PHILADELPHIA, PA. VENUE ADDED <<
UPDATED INFO AND A VENUE ADDED ..
Early access to purchase tickets using the unique code is available only between Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at 12:00 PM local concert venue time and Thursday, September 25, 2014 at 10:00 PM local concert venue time. Please visit www.yusufcatstevens.com/amazonoffer to view a list of eligible US tour dates and to purchase tickets. Select the show you’re interested in and you will be taken to the ticketing agent’s site where you will enter your early access code.
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Post by aurarisma on Sept 24, 2014 8:19:49 GMT -5
By Yusuf / Cat Stevens
"Unfortunately I will not be performing in NYC this time around but I am looking forward to playing for fans in Philadelphia on December 4 and hope to return to NYC at a future date. My fans will understand and I thank them for informing me about the extortionate tickets prices already being listed on some websites. I have been a longtime supporter of paperless tickets to my shows worldwide and avoiding scalpers. Unfortunately NY has a state law that requires all tickets sold for shows in NYC to be paper, enabling them to be bought and sold at inflated prices. I'm sorry about not being able to now play in NYC but hope to find an opportunity that aligns with my support of this issue in the near future, God willing. Looks like the Peace Train is going to arrive at New York a little bit later than expected.” - Yusuf
UPDATED PEACE TRAIN…LATE AGAIN NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
Mon - Dec 01 Toronto ON Massey Hall
Thu - Dec 04 Philadelphia PA Tower Theatre
Sun - Dec 07 Boston MA Wang Theatre
Tue - Dec 09 Chicago IL Chicago Theatre
Fri - Dec 12 San Francisco CA The Masonic
Sun - Dec 14 Los Angeles CA Nokia Theatre L.A. Live
INFORMATION REGARDING AMAZON US TICKET PRE-SALE OFFER
If you’ve received your Amazon pre-sale code and wish to buy tickets for the Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, or Los Angeles shows, the early access period still runs from September 24, 2014 at 12 PM through September 25, 2014 at 10 PM (local concert venue time).
If you’ve received your Amazon pre-sale code and wish to buy tickets for the Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, or Los Angeles shows, the early access period still runs from September 24, 2014 at 12 PM through September 25, 2014 at 10 PM (local concert venue time).
If you’ve received your Amazon pre-sale code and wish to buy tickets for the newly added Philadelphia show, the early access period runs from September 25, 2014 at 12PM through September 26, 2014 at 10PM (local concert venue time).
Codes issued by Amazon can be applied for both the Ticketmaster and AXS shows.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2014 11:20:28 GMT -5
High noon...cup of tea to the left, prayer beads in hand...
after clicking through many, many fields of entries on Ticketmaster...
I got my one ticket to see Yusuf in concert in Boston!
Thank God.
so happy.
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Post by aurarisma on Sept 24, 2014 19:41:06 GMT -5
Im so happy for you !!!!!!!
XO!!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2014 1:25:42 GMT -5
Thanks, I am relieved. This is my first Yusuf/Cat concert ever (and I am no spring chicken either).
Did anyone else have luck getting a ticket today for one of the shows in the presale?
Good luck for anyone trying tomorrow and again on Saturday with the general sale.
Be diligent and keep on trying no matter what the website says ("High traffic" or whatever). I switched from "Best Available" to balcony and back until something came up.
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Post by aurarisma on Sept 25, 2014 21:42:16 GMT -5
Thanks, I am relieved. This is my first Yusuf/Cat concert ever (and I am no spring chicken either). Did anyone else have luck getting a ticket today for one of the shows in the presale? Good luck for anyone trying tomorrow and again on Saturday with the general sale. Be diligent and keep on trying no matter what the website says ("High traffic" or whatever). I switched from "Best Available" to balcony and back until something came up.  !!!
It got me a 7th row center in Philadelphia today .. I'm going to all the concerts on the tour except Boston and Chicago .. I wish I could meet you ..seems a lot of people are going to Boston.. but I hd to redo my airline ticket to Toronto Philly and then back to NYC to get ready for San Francisco and LA, so !!! I definitely needed this vacation .. it's a pilgrimmage of sorts ..!!! xxoxoxxo!! get that lighter out and ready to put it in the air!!!!! xoxoxo |
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Post by aurarisma on Sept 25, 2014 21:50:15 GMT -5
Thanks, I am relieved. This is my first Yusuf/Cat concert ever (and I am no spring chicken either). Did anyone else have luck getting a ticket today for one of the shows in the presale? Good luck for anyone trying tomorrow and again on Saturday with the general sale. Be diligent and keep on trying no matter what the website says ("High traffic" or whatever). I switched from "Best Available" to balcony and back until something came up.
It got me a 7th row center in Philadelphia today .. I'm going to all the concerts on the tour except Boston and Chicago .. I wish I could meet you ..seems a lot of people are going to Boston.. but I hd to redo my airline ticket to Toronto Philly and then back to NYC to get ready for San Francisco and LA, so !!! I definitely needed this vacation .. it's a pilgrimmage of sorts ..!!! xxoxoxxo!! get that lighter out and ready to put it in the air!!!!! xoxox |
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Post by aaronm on Nov 13, 2014 12:52:54 GMT -5
I know this might be a little off topic but I see that you guys are talking about getting tickets for your tour. I work for GrandstandStore.com they do a lot of ticket printing and also badge printing. You guys might find this helpful, We do awesome custom work and design. Check us out. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2014 13:03:59 GMT -5
The shows for the North American tour are ticketless entry. To get in the ticket purchaser must show the credit card they bought the ticket with, along with a government-issued photo ID. The ticket purchaser must enter the venue along with the other person in their party, and at some venues may not be allowed to leave once they have entered.
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Post by aurarisma on Dec 2, 2014 0:09:11 GMT -5
Hello Majicatters!!!
Just wanted to pop in and say that Massey Hall tonight was like a space ship and lifted off the ground .. The audience applauded when he came out for minutes .... and one guy said what took you 36 years buddy??? everyone applauded more then !!!!!
It was an electrifying concert which included Matt Sweeney as an extra guitarist on the new songs... as you know he had played on the new album .. it was a treat to hear and watch him play and gave Eric a bit of a break too ....
Yusuf closed with 'Miles from Nowhere' it was perfect closing number for North America .. everyone went wild on it !!!
He was welcomed like the King that he is !!!!
This definitely is a great welcoming and gearing him for America ... Philly in a few days ... and ... Yusuf was having the time of his life .. !!!!!! Beaming like a spotlight of Peace Love and Music!!
Ok....
Oh and Alun Davies got a standing ovation as he should !!!!!
Night Night!!!
xoxoxxoxox Aurarisma
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Post by crobarbie on Dec 2, 2014 7:58:38 GMT -5
Hello Majicatters!!!
Just wanted to pop in and say that Massey Hall tonight was like a space ship and lifted off the ground .. The audience applauded when he came out for minutes .... and one guy said what took you 36 years buddy??? everyone applauded more then !!!!!
It was an electrifying concert which included Matt Sweeney as an extra guitarist on the new songs... as you know he had played on the new album .. it was a treat to hear and watch him play and gave Eric a bit of a break too ....
Yusuf closed with 'Miles from Nowhere' it was perfect closing number for North America .. everyone went wild on it !!!
He was welcomed like the King that he is !!!!
This definitely is a great welcoming and gearing him for America ... Philly in a few days ... and ... Yusuf was having the time of his life .. !!!!!! Beaming like a spotlight of Peace Love and Music!!
Ok....
Oh and Alun Davies got a standing ovation as he should !!!!!
Night Night!!!
xoxoxxoxox Aurarisma Hm, do you know the author of this review? brianhassett.com/2014/12/cat-stevens-yusuf-concert-review/Very, very strange article... which begins with: "If you’re a Cat Stevens fan — and you know who you are! — stop reading this. Close the link and go somewhere else. Anywhere. Keep your music and memories intact. Beautiful gardens are too hard to find in this world." It is hard to say that he is a hater of Yusuf / Cat Stevens, but his impressions are very weird... BUT, here is one completely different review: www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/2014/12/02/yusufcat_stevens_overcomes_anger_over_long_lineup_in_triumphant_return.html |
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Post by crobarbie on Dec 3, 2014 2:01:51 GMT -5
Well, it seems that Yusuf shrinks a setlists a bit, if you for example compare one from Massey Hall to ones from London, Brusselles or Vienna.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2014 22:17:14 GMT -5
I wouldn't say the setlist has shrunk much. I was lucky to be able to be at the Massey Hall show, and much to the dismay of the total stranger/new buddy sitting beside me in the first balcony, I was jotting down the setlist during the show. Comparing it to the setlist from the first show in London, I had written down "Peace Train Blues" intro on my list, which they also heard in London. I listed "Maybe There's a World/All You Need is Love" as one entity rather than 2 songs; same with "Foreigner Suite/Heaven~ Where True Love Goes". So if we're counting numbers of songs, some are a "two-for". I was perfectly happy with the setlist in Toronto. Totally. I think for the first show in London he wanted to try out all the songs from the new album to get a feel for how the audience responds to them live. Then he started to change it up, move 'em around, add some songs, take out a few songs. Took some requests along the way. He can't do the impossible, play his entire repertoire from the 60's to today. Not going to play each individual's favorite song. You didn't hear "Into White", I didn't hear "I Want To Live in a Wigwam"... not gonna happen. (And, no, that's not my favorite song, I'm just making a point.)
As for the strange article you referenced above, not sure what that guy's rant was all about. Did he expect Yusuf to grow his hair long and dye it brown and wear his green suede boots? His dissing the band was way off base. How can anyone sit in the 10th row and not see how enthusiastic and versatile a player Kwame is, or recognize that Alun has been Cat/Yusuf's guitar accompanist since the early days, or realize that Eric has been a welcome addition to the band for quite some time now. Dude's not paying attention. Look over to the side of the stage set and give a listen to Pete's keyboard work, and over to the other side where Stefan's laying down the bass lines. Welcome Matt Sweeney to the mix, and give respect to the work he contributed to the new album, which said reviewer said he actually likes. (Do people not read album inserts, nor have an interest in who the players are?) He whines about the wait to get in. I was way back in the line, down the block, around the corner, halfway down that street. It didn't take that long, they were doing the best they can. Security search? Been there, done that at other shows. I waited all my life to see this concert, I can certainly wait another half hour more. It was nice that Yusuf delayed the start of the show so most of the people could get to their seats before he started.
For me it was an awesome show. A cherished memory that'll remain with me forever. Thank you Yusuf, and God bless.
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Post by aurarisma on Dec 5, 2014 0:28:18 GMT -5
What a night!!!! Philly did not disappoint being the first USA Stop.. christening the tour !! The audience was so dynamic .. Yusuf took some deep breaths in the beginning...you could see him remember ..yes.... this is how it was .. America !! the applause was sooooo much all thru the concert ...they were applauding through parts of the song being so happy to be there and hear him and see him!!! It was so lovingly intense and guess what song he sang?? Katmandu!!! It was a spectacular night a state of perfection !!!! Yusuf talked a lot with the audience and joked quite abit .. especially that it took him 38 years to come back to America touring but he said .. "tonight I was actually waiting for you all " lol (being that the security check and check to get in with credit card took 45 minutes ... so concert didn't start to maybe 845pm ...
it was so dynamic and a state of true perfection ..
get ready everyone who is going .... its a ride !!! XO
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2014 0:44:09 GMT -5
Ahh! Katmandu!
That is awesome! I was just thinking about Katmandu. Was scrolling through the facebook comments and some guy had said "Katmandu, I'll be seeing you." I got a kick out of that comment, and thought that was a great "hint" request. I hope that guy was at the concert to hear it.
Glad you had a great time...again!
So, Christina, why you no come to Boston? you slacker...just kidding. Safe travels.
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Post by roddie on Dec 7, 2014 21:42:14 GMT -5
Did anyone notice if he was selling his books at the concert? We're flying up to catch the Chicago show on Tuesday, and I'd like to pick one up if I can.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2014 11:02:21 GMT -5
roddie,
I didn't see Yusuf's book for sale in Boston, but since I already own it I was not focused on that.
I may have seen it at the Toronto concert but again I'm not sure. I would be prepared for it, just in case they have them available in Chicago.
Have a great time at the show, it is truly an awesome and emotional experience. (I've actually seen grown men weep.)
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Post by roddie on Dec 8, 2014 11:53:58 GMT -5
roddie, I didn't see Yusuf's book for sale in Boston, but since I already own it I was not focused on that. I may have seen it at the Toronto concert but again I'm not sure. I would be prepared for it, just in case they have them available in Chicago. Have a great time at the show, it is truly an awesome and emotional experience. (I've actually seen grown men weep.) t4, Great -- I'll bring along some cash just in case. That's awesome that you were able to attend both shows. Any major differences? I declared to my wife a few years ago that Yusuf/Cat is the one performer that I would travel anywhere in the US to see if he wasn't going to play a local venue (Prince is a close second), so this is indeed a dream come true. I'm super-excited. r. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2014 12:01:12 GMT -5
roddie,
There's a core of songs that he plays at each show, but he changes the order of the songs and adds different songs to the mix every night.
If you don't see Yusuf's book for sale, purchase the program. It's a nice memento.
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Post by roddie on Dec 8, 2014 12:15:47 GMT -5
I will for sure, t4! Just found the lists on setlist.fm. Looking forward to hearing what he plays tomorrow.
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