Bob Dylan & Neil Young, Kilkenny July 14th

Sleeper12

Comerman wrote:

Are ye driving back or staying overnight? This was posted earlier

Staying at the Mount Wolseley in Tullow for a few days. So I'll be driving from there and back.

Is there maybe the a hotel I could park in a few miles away and get a taxi the rest of the way?

adrian522

I was at the Hyde Park show last night. Great day out and great weather. The sound was fairly poor and the queues were huge. Shouldn't have that problem in Kilkenny

Another issue was the huge "gold circle" area which meant you couldn't get anywhere near the front and were essentially watching g the big screens.

For these reasons I'm really looking forward to Sunday.

Neil Young was great, played a full set, though he abandoned Roll another number after 1 line, not dark enough apparently.

Dylan was as he always is, I loved it but a lot of people were not all that interested which killed the atmosphere a bit.

I dont think casual fans are going to take much from the Dylan set. He started with ballad of a thin man which is class.

Like a rolling stone and girl.from the north country were other highlights.

No sharing the stage between the two of them though.

mgkelly

Comerman wrote: »

Are ye driving back or staying overnight?
This was posted earlier

car parks include:
St James’ Park, Freshford Road
Orchard Bar Car Park, Johnswell Rd
St Canice’s Hospital, Old Carlow Rd, Kilkenny
Mac Donagh Junction
Market Cross Shopping Centre.
24hour City Centre car parks include:
Market Yard
Cathedral Square
St Canices
Fair Green
Wolfe Tone Street
Watergate,
Library,
Dean Street.

Thank you. Traveling back again that night as have 0630h flight to Rome to head to Perugia for the Jazz Festival [Thom Yorke, Kamasi Washington, Snarky Puppy, Nic Mason, King Crimson as well as yer standard jazz...nice!].
Just wanted to get a sense if the city centre car parks will be jammed or not.

PTH2009

Comerman wrote: »

https://www.billybyrnes.com/food/

Is that the food van ?

Sleeper12

mgkelly wrote:

Thank you. Traveling back again that night as have 0630h flight to Rome to head to Perugia for the Jazz Festival [Thom Yorke, Kamasi Washington, Snarky Puppy, Nic Mason, King Crimson as well as yer standard jazz...nice!]. Just wanted to get a sense if the city centre car parks will be jammed or not.

I'm a Dub and not familiar with the set up here myself but I am assuming that the car parks will be jammed. Read somewhere (possibly ticketmaster) to allow an extra hour & a half when driving from Dublin. I don't fancy driving in bumper to bumper traffic going from one full carpark to another full carpark. I'll be in a bad mood before the gig even starts

Comerman

Sleeper12 wrote: »

Staying at the Mount Wolseley in Tullow for a few days. So I'll be driving from there and back.

Is there maybe the a hotel I could park in a few miles away and get a taxi the rest of the way?

Newpark shopping centre and newpark hotel are close by or look at the Glendine Inn on the Comer Road

Comerman

mgkelly wrote: »

Thank you. Traveling back again that night as have 0630h flight to Rome to head to Perugia for the Jazz Festival [Thom Yorke, Kamasi Washington, Snarky Puppy, Nic Mason, King Crimson as well as yer standard jazz...nice!].
Just wanted to get a sense if the city centre car parks will be jammed or not.

Madman :-)

Orchard Bar Car Park, Johnswell Rd
St Canice’s Hospital, Old Carlow Rd, Kilkenny
24hour City Centre car parks include:
Market Yard
Cathedral Square
St Canices
Fair Green
Wolfe Tone Street
Watergate,
Library,
Dean Street.

All these are walking distance like the others I mentioned

Sleeper12

Comerman wrote: »

Newpark shopping centre and newpark hotel are close by or look at the Glendine Inn on the Comer Road

Thanks for the advice

IamtheWalrus

Word of warning for current-day Dylan live gig virgins: you will literally do well to recognise the versions of the songs he plays.

Sleeper12

IamtheWalrus wrote: »

Word of warning for current-day Dylan live gig virgins: you will literally do well to recognise the versions of the songs he plays.

Don't expect him to even address the audience either. He does things his own way

dirkmeister

Comerman wrote: »

Newpark shopping centre and newpark hotel are close by or look at the Glendine Inn on the Comer Road

Think Newpark shopping centre has clamping signs up these days. 2 hours stay maximum I was told.

PTH2009

IamtheWalrus wrote: »

Word of warning for current-day Dylan live gig virgins: you will literally do well to recognise the versions of the songs he plays.

First time seeing Dylan so tomorrow could be the only time I see him. Look it's not a long journey for me and I'll try and enjoy the day no matter how he sounds. It's nice to see these guys in person

The 12.40 Waterford train better not get delayed I want to be up there and be comfortable before 2pm.

Dont forget the suncream. Its going to be hot

Tommo3434343

Me and my friends wouldn't mind going out in Kilkenny after the gig but I realise it's a Sunday. Any chance of anywhere being open late?

PTH2009

PTH2009 wrote: »

First time seeing Dylan so tomorrow could be the only time I see him. Look it's not a long journey for me and I'll try and enjoy the day no matter how he sounds. It's nice to see these guys in person

The 12.40 Waterford train better not get delayed I want to be up there and be comfortable before 2pm.

Dont forget the suncream. Its going to be hot

If he reads the Kilkenny phone book you'll still be happy- enjoy your virgin Dylan experience- I got all shaky when he came on stage when I first saw him all those years ago- he was as good as stoned for the entire concert, totally out of tune with the band- and i loved every minute of it

IamtheWalrus

[Deleted User] wrote: »

If he reads the Kilkenny phone book you'll still be happy- enjoy your virgin Dylan experience- I got all shaky when he came on stage when I first saw him all those years ago- he was as good as stoned for the entire concert, totally out of tune with the band- and i loved every minute of it

That sounds unprofessional and surprising for Bob.

JohnnyBingo

Parking info here

https://www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/office-of-corporate-communications/news-media/bob-dylan-neill-young-at-nowlan-park-kilkenny-on-the-14-7-19.html

IamtheWalrus

IamtheWalrus wrote: »

That sounds unprofessional and surprising for Bob.

You are the Walrus

I am the egg man

Goo goo g'joob:cool:

Zimmerframe

IamtheWalrus wrote: »

Word of warning for current-day Dylan live gig virgins: you will literally do well to recognise the versions of the songs he plays.

I think, he's always been that way. Saw him way back in 1990 for the first time.
This is a pretty accurate review:

http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/articles/music/Bob_Dylan_Live_At_Hammersmith_Odeon_London/11053/p1/

Doesn't take from the occasion of seeing him, or tarnish his legacy, but imho seeinhg him live once (or twice) is enough.

mgkelly

JohnnyBingo wrote: »

Parking info here

https://www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/office-of-corporate-communications/news-media/bob-dylan-neill-young-at-nowlan-park-kilkenny-on-the-14-7-19.html

That's extremely helpful and reassuring, thanks!!

dirkmeister

Don’t forget the factor 50, folks!

It’s a belter of a day here in KK.

PTH2009

Enjoy folks going to be a great day

PropJoe10

Would love to be going to see Uncle Neil again, sad to be sitting this one out. Enjoy seeing two all time legends, folks!

Cazale

Looks like it's going to be a cracker of a day. I'm aiming to get down before three and get a bit of grub. Massive Dylan fan but first time seeing him live. Can't wait!

argentum

Just seen the running order and Neil young is due to do 2 songs with Bob Dillon

fafy

argentum wrote: »

Just seen the running order and Neil young is due to do 2 songs with Bob Dillon

Is that during Neils set, or on Dylan’s ? Can you share ?

I would assume its during Dylan’s set,

fafy

At the Pitch entrance, Hansard sound checking seems to have finished, about 40 here.

argentum

fafy wrote: »

Is that during Neils set, or on Dylan’s ? Can you share ?

I would assume its during Dylan’s set,

During Dylan's

PTH2009

In biddy earleys now great place. The drink goes down well in this weather I'll tell u that ha.

Where to next?

fafy

At the pitch gate, Hansard finished his soundcheck a few minutes ago, about 50 here, baking !!

argentum

No pit for those wondering