Bon Jovi Tour 2013

Furious-Red

CMpunked wrote: »

Oooh yeah! Fightstar were pretty good. Shame they just fell off the radar.

Yea think after the last album they have gone on a break and Charlie doing his acoustic stuff

notanerd

So as if Bon Jovi weren't bad enough themselves, they throw in a handful of our own home grown idiots. Bressie? You've got to be kidding me. I would seriously question any man that willingly bought a ticket to see these fairy's. They've got to be one of the most girly pop rock bands in history and their overrated songs have been so overplayed at this stage. Does anyone with a shred of musical taste really want to ever hear Living on a Prayer ever again? Too add to all this now they don't even have there bloody guitarist with them. Still some time left to cut your losses and bin these tickets and go see a real band, Neil Young and Crazy Horse that night instead!!

Furious-Red

notanerd wrote: »

So as if Bon Jovi weren't bad enough themselves, they throw in a handful of our own home grown idiots. Bressie? You've got to be kidding me. I would seriously question any man that willingly bought a ticket to see these fairy's. They've got to be one of the most girly pop rock bands in history and their overrated songs have been so overplayed at this stage. Does anyone with a shred of musical taste really want to ever hear Living on a Prayer ever again? Too add to all this now they don't even have there bloody guitarist with them. Still some time left to cut your losses and bin these tickets and go see a real band, Neil Young and Crazy Horse that night instead!!

roadmaster

For a overrated band they seam to be doing very well another world tour playing the biggest staduims around the world and dont worry sambora will be back

notanerd

I'm not worried. I couldn't give a toss about Sambora, he's a unspectacular guitarist, in Bon Jovi at least. As for overrated bands/musicians/Glorified Karaoke acts playing stadiums, most of today's awful artists are hugely popular and playing big venues, doesn't make them any less overrated. In fact that's part and parcel with being overrated, your successful and playing big gigs and selling records.

Furious-Red

notanerd wrote: »

I'm not worried. I couldn't give a toss about Sambora, he's a unspectacular guitarist, in Bon Jovi at least. As for overrated bands/musicians/Glorified Karaoke acts playing stadiums, most of today's awful artists are hugely popular and playing big venues, doesn't make them any less overrated. In fact that's part and parcel with being overrated, your successful and playing big gigs and selling records.

So if you are selling lots of records and playing massive shows does that make you over-rated? Sure isnt Neil Young one of those so?

notanerd

I see your one of those people that just twists words to suit their own opinions. I never said that all bands that sell records and concerts are overrated. If a band isn't selling records and concerts sure then their not rated at all really but to be overrated you have to be praised and popular but my point is that its unjustly because the overrated bands are not as good as people say they are. Feel free to twist my words again or write me off as whatever you please.

CMpunked

notanerd wrote: »

In fact that's part and parcel with being overrated, your successful and playing big gigs and selling records.

noooo, thats part and parcel with being successful.

Corholio

notanerd wrote: »

I see your one of those people that just twists words to suit their own opinions. I never said that all bands that sell records and concerts are overrated. If a band isn't selling records and concerts sure then their not rated at all really but to be overrated you have to be praised and popular but my point is that its unjustly because the overrated bands are not as good as people say they are. Feel free to twist my words again or write me off as whatever you please.

That's kinda what overrated means.

What if people thought Neil Young was overrated? I know people who would really be into that form of music but wouldn't rate him as highly as others, and instead think lesser known acts are better.

jossnjuice

notanerd wrote: »

I'm not worried. I couldn't give a toss about Sambora, he's a unspectacular guitarist, overrated .

Absolute slander........He's a brilliant Axe Man...........you write a riff better than the beginning of wanted dead or alive, go sell 120M albums and come back to me when your done.

notanerd

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1ypn0y32Ac

roadmaster

Bad news for slane ,its on the Bon jovi website that Richie Sambora will not be playing Europe for the upcoming tour. Very disappointing news as i know many people see him as one of the main reasons for there gigs being so good. It will be interesting to see Phil X as he is totally different style of guitarist to sambora

Irishshin

Absolutely gutted Richie won't be in Europe. Am shocked, there was no doubt in my mind he wouldn't be there.
I have no choice but to go to Manchester as I have flights and hotel already booked.
Slane I have to as well as I'm going with 7 others.
But if I can get rid of London tickets I will.

Honestly do not want to see them without Richie.

Not sure Phil X will be there.

Furious-Red

Anyone think its just a massive Publicity stunt? Maybe closer to the dates he will be announced for the gigs to try boost sales

roadmaster

Thats a big risk to take if thats true considering they are selling well in europe and now people are selling there tickets cause theres no sambora. I read somewhere online ill try and find it again that basicaly they wanted to cancel the tour when he left but there promoter would take them to the cleaners if they did

Irishshin

Doubt its a publicity stunt. People are getting rid of their tickets.

at least 7 times Slane was advertised on today.fm today
Never heard it that much

notanerd

Anyone ready to admit that buying Bon Jovi tickets was a big mistake?

Irishshin

Nah it won't be a mistake. Jon will give his all. You'll just be missing the soul of the band.
If your going just for Richie then yeah a mistake.

Matt from FC confirmed on twitter Phil x will cover for Richie until he returns.

jossnjuice

notanerd wrote: »

Anyone ready to admit that buying Bon Jovi tickets was a big mistake?

Not yet......I shall reserve judgement until its over..........although i have a horrible feeling that could be the case......seen them 5 or 6 times and their constant on stage, but have a feeling this one will be strange minus richie.

roadmaster

The only big mistake that could be made is getting lost and ending up in the rds looking at a old grumpy lad on stage in a empty rds with no craic. In on way i am looking forward to it more as it be interestng to see phil x as he has all ready has changed some solos slightly. But it is still not a proper bon jovi show without sambora.

PTH2009

so slane will be more like Jon Bon Jovi and Band and a few chart irish bands suppoting. Time for MCD to add the Script imo

Im bought 2 diamond circle tickets back in november so there paid now and mite as well go.

Im coming from Waterford and does anyone knw if it possible to get a straight bus to slane from there or will i have to get to Dublin by train or bus and get to slane from there ?

Corholio

notanerd wrote: »

Anyone ready to admit that buying Bon Jovi tickets was a big mistake?

Still trolling this thread, seriously?

roadmaster

http://1.nieuwsbladcdn.be/Assets/Images_Upload/2013/04/30/381447_10200975250373754_1378530993_n.jpg.h380.jpg.568.jpg

A link to a website showing the stage pretty cool looking

Irishshin

Just wondering is anyone going for a refund for Slane?

bennyl10

Irishshin wrote: »

Just wondering is anyone going for a refund for Slane?

Dont think anyone is entitled to a refund. The show is still going ahead.

aka accounts 2010

Irishshin wrote: »

Just wondering is anyone going for a refund for Slane?

?????????????

Gig still going ahead as normal and licence granted.

Irishshin

It was announced on bonjovi.com that if anyone wanted a refund due to the absence of Richie they can do so.

Seetickets in the UK were giving refunds. Friend of mine got her Manchester ticket refunded. Interestingly I just read that AEG have told see tickets not to refund anymore. Wondered if anyone had tried TM in Ireland.

http://www.bonjovi.com/en/news/49552391536.0/south-africa-europe-ticket-holders#.UYkSvkq3p6Y


Looks like they announced it and didn't bother contacting promoters!

RATM

This might be handy for those out there who bought Bon Jovi tickets but now want rid because of the weak line up.

roadmaster

Irishshin wrote: »

It was announced on bonjovi.com that if anyone wanted a refund due to the absence of Richie they can do so.

Seetickets in the UK were giving refunds. Friend of mine got her Manchester ticket refunded. Interestingly I just read that AEG have told see tickets not to refund anymore. Wondered if anyone had tried TM in Ireland.

http://www.bonjovi.com/en/news/49552391536.0/south-africa-europe-ticket-holders#.UYkSvkq3p6Y


Looks like they announced it and didn't bother contacting promoters!

It just goes to show how important richie sambora is to bon jovi. I say they wish they held off touring untill 2014 like they had planned at this stage

PTH2009

mite get my tickets refunded. Waterford to slane is a nightmare and the line up is fairly average.

Saw the full Bon Jovi 2 years ago in the rds

ConcertKing

Looks like you can get a refund.

Up on www.ticketmaster.ie at the moment.

http://www.ticketmaster.ie/promo/105os4?tm_link=tm_homeA_news1

Bon Jovi - South Africa & Europe Ticket Holders

Any customer that wishes to refund their ticket to any Bon Jovi show in South Africa or Europe due to the absence of Richie Sambora may do so by returning their ticket to the original point of sale no later than the day before the show.

Bon Jovi play Slane Castle, Co. Meath on Saturday 15 June 2013 with special guests The Coronas, Bressie and Hamsandwich.


Would hate to be anyone who sold their tickets and took and hit as I have seen a fair few doing lately now.

Irishshin

I think Slane will suffer even more now that they have to give refunds.

bodhrandude

I hear Santana is supposed to be playing guitar with Bon Jovi these days.

PTH2009

got my slane tickets refunded.

E500 back in the pocket.

Hopefully ill catch Bon Jovi again on tour in 2014/2015

jamieh

PTH2009 wrote: »

got my slane tickets refunded.

E500 back in the pocket.

Hopefully ill catch Bon Jovi again on tour in 2014/2015

Hey - did you have to go an TM outlet to get the refund or can you do it online?

roadmaster

Last night was the first night of the europe tour and apperently jon voice went and david bryan took over some singing duties. There having no look on this tour

Irishshin

PTH2009 wrote: »

Hopefully ill catch Bon Jovi again on tour in 2014/2015

Im hoping it will be a lot longer
This tour / album was rushed and is a complete disaster

PTH2009

jamieh wrote: »

Hey - did you have to go an TM outlet to get the refund or can you do it online?

i bought it off the fan club. i emailed them quoating my ref number and they said they will refund my ticket money

JP Liz V1

Is anyone still going now :P

scudzilla

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Is anyone still going now :P

I've been hearing it's gonna be moved to Whelans

corm500

scudzilla wrote: »

I've been hearing it's gonna be moved to Whelans

Bressie isn't big enough an act for Whelans

kerryguy78

I'm going, any tips on driving to slane? does it take long from navan?

Furious-Red

Radio Nova

Richie Sambora has decided to speak up about his recent departure from the Bon Jovi lineup — and it sounds like fans may need to start preparing for the possibility that he may never return.

Sambora knows there’s been a lot of speculation regarding his reasons for splitting during the band’s latest tour, and although he won’t specifically address what led to his departure, he sounded upbeat during an interview with the U.K.’s ‘Daily Mail.’ “I don’t have any major problems in life right now,” he insisted. “I love my fans, and I feel bad for them at the moment. Bottom line.”

Lack of major life problems notwithstanding, Sambora did allow that his relationship with longtime bandmateJon Bon Jovi is currently strained. “My opinion is Jon wants to see if he can pull off stadiums by himself,” Sambora mused. “He is making it very difficult for me to come back.” Perhaps referencing Bon Jovi’s recent interview with the ‘London Evening Standard,’ he added a warning: “Enough with the trash talking! Jon needs to stop talking about me publicly.”

While the two work out whatever their differences are, Sambora insisted he’s keeping himself occupied with other business ventures. “I am fine working very hard on my fashion company Nikki Rich,” he concluded, “and this is a private matter.”

Meanwhile,back at the ranch..

jack presley

kerryguy78 wrote: »

I'm going, any tips on driving to slane? does it take long from navan?

On a normal day, 15 minutes. I'd imagine there'll be some car park out that way so you can dump the car there and walk in the last mile or so.

crazyderk

Time to start thinking of ways to get there!

I reckon Dublin Bus seems to be 20 euro a ticket if you buy in advance
I was in Slane in 99 and there seemed to be lots of buses.

Anyone any other suggestions or people offering bus services perhaps cheaper?

Does anyone have any experience on driving there from Dublin, would it just be easier to take the bus?

daludo

would be interested in hearing replies to this one,same situation here except coming frm limerick and staying in navan

Irishshin

staying in Drogheda and will have two pregnant ladies!
Lady from B&B is organising buses for us but we have no idea how far they will let us in.
So if anyone knows how far we need to walk?

crazyderk

Irishshin wrote: »

staying in Drogheda and will have two pregnant ladies!
Lady from B&B is organising buses for us but we have no idea how far they will let us in.
So if anyone knows how far we need to walk?

Expect to walk a mile if not more from past experience

starWave

Got gold circle tickets for this, as its nice to turn up latish and still have a decent view of the stage. Got an e-mail last week about upgrading to diamond circle tickets.

I'm just wondering if these were available from the start maybe as VIP backstage meet the band tickets, and they haven't sold well, or is it a new category they have added in to squeeze a few extra bob out of the major fans.

You get a few freebies like a towel or something, but it seems a major rip-off considering the price difference (€100 extra).

but1er

how are ticket sales looking for this?? we looking at the lowest attandece in slane?