It’s great that gigs are slowly starting to come back again , a big part of my life .
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Now I’m really really keeping my fingers crossed for this one, Genesis has always been one of my alltime favourite bands and at the very top of my bucket list, sadly I was too young and not brought up in the right country to be able to see all my favourite UK bands live at the height of their careers like most of you have.
But you know what, Paris next month will do nicely 
. I’m taking my sis who was also a big fan when she was younger and I owe it to her and my older brother for introducing me to Genesis, so next month we’ll have hopefully come full circle.
I’m very well aware of how Phil’s health has deteriorated but I can honestly say having seen footage of the first leg of this tour and therefore knowing what to expect, this will be for sure another top gig high on the emotional front, along with my first time seeing Fish and Roger Hodgson live.
My only regret is that Chester Thomson isn’t touring with the band anymore, as to me him and Daryl Stuermer are two integral members of Genesis, having played on every tour in the last 40 or 45 years.
Phil’s son Nic has taken over the drum kit though and he’s doing a pretty good job for a 20 year old.
I can only hope for the month coming up that this gig won’t fall through like all others seem to do at the moment as this is my only and last chance to see them live. 
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Smith Kotzen on Thursday, then Kris Barras on 13/3
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Ron Sexsmith on Saturday, in Manchester.
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Go and have a good night out mate. 
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I put a like on this post. Nothing to do with Ron Sexsmith as i’ve never heard a single song by him, but just glad that live music is available again and that we are getting out there and supporting artists.
There’s nothing quite like a live band.
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Too right. Unless you’re a big name that can live off royalties. Artists have not half taken a beating over the last few years. Not to mention all the roadies and technicians.
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I was doubtful and cynical after watching some pre-gig rehearsal footage, but I absolutely get why they’re doing it now. It’s for the fans. Heard only good things from people who have been to gigs. Fans getting genuinely emotional. I suppose you have to be there and it’s something you can never feel from watching video clips on YouTube.
I forget his name. A drummer from one of the big metal bands being interviewed on YouTube said it was the only time he’s cried at a gig, and some of that was to do with the father/son relationship between Phil and Nic, and seeing how similar Nic’s drumming style is to his dad’s.
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It was the drummer from Anthrax, just read the interview. Yes absolutely what you said Paul. It’ll be a huge cocktail of emotions, besides my love for this band, and with all that’s going on at the moment, the two years we’ve just come out of, etc.
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I was just reminded last night by my son that we are going to see Biffy Clyro on Monday. They are playing what should have been an album launch gig in Dundee, postponed cause of the Feechy Touch ( Feechy Touch = touched by a virus / infection ).
Jealous!!! They come nowhere near me as usual!!!
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Pity Glasgow isn’t at the weekend !!!
Might do Stoke for my birthday?
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I’m on holiday for all but the last 3 dates so think that this time around i’ll be giving it a miss.
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Looks like a great venue that one 
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I would love to see the Scorpions but have never had the chance.
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Saw them just once - Monsters Of Rock, Donington, 1986 and they were fantastic.
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I’ve seen Scorpions twice: first 1983 and then right after that in 2014. 
Both were great but of course the first one was special because of me being 17 years old. 
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