They've still got it - Black Crowes reunion!

english_bob

Basher said:

Still trying to process this one.... 

I loved the Crowes but I'm not really sure how I feel about this. It seems like more of a new thing than a "reunion", particularly given the absence of any of the ex-members who are still available.

That was my thought. 

Steve Gorman isn't very happy about it:
https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ex-the-black-crowes-drummer-steve-gorman-on-2020-reunion-tour-its-sad/

mudslide73

Basher said:

Still trying to process this one.... 

I loved the Crowes but I'm not really sure how I feel about this. It seems like more of a new thing than a "reunion", particularly given the absence of any of the ex-members who are still available. I guess @mrkb could be right in that not having anybody from the brothers' solo groups might be a political compromise. Who knows, they might make it through the tour without splitting up!

The thing that shocked me was getting Tim Lefebvre in on bass! That guy's a bloody monster. Saw him with Wayne Krantz in an almost empty club and he absolutely killed it. A wonderful player who seems to move from hardcore jazz to rock without any trouble and plays everything brilliantly.

Particularly because of Lefebvre, I'd be far more interested in this if they were recording new material. I'm also not too thrilled at yet another band doing a "classic album in full" tour. I'd sooner hear more stuff from the subsequent albums. They seem to be playing decent sized arenas so fair play to them I suppose. I definitely hear the sound of a money maker being enthusiastically shaken!

Isaiah Mitchell (I love Earthless) is capable of playing a long guitar solo too. As we've discussed before Marc, Steve Gorman, Eddie Harsch RIP etc. are as responsible for their sound as the brothers. 

I'll see them but I'd prefer the classic lineup (plus a keyboardist obv.). I've got Steve Gorman's book but have a couple of others to finish before I can wade in. Maybe that will reveal something. 

ftumch

I Love these guys, such swagger! Would love to see them in the UK, even better if they were to headline Steelhouse festival as I already have tickets! C'mon Steelhouse! 

mudslide73

I'm two thirds of the way through Steve Gorman's book. If you haven't got it yet... you need to get it. Incendiary stuff. A lot of weird stuff explained.

mudslide73

mudslide73 said:

I'm two thirds of the way through Steve Gorman's book. If you haven't got it yet... you need to get it. Incendiary stuff. A lot of weird stuff explained.

Post 2005 gets glossed over a little but a great read. It's clear Steve has gone through a theraputic process but it's enabled him to take some responsibility too. Cracking read anyway but especially if you love the band. 

robgilmo

Will they be recording any new material though?

mudslide73

robgilmo said:

Will they be recording any new material though?

They can't stand each other! Just a moneymaking tour really.

not_the_dj

UK/Ireland dates in October. 

https://www.facebook.com/8333596474/posts/10156810257216475?sfns=1

OCTOBER 2020 
Dublin 3Arena – Sat 10th 
London O2 Academy Brixton – Mon 12th 
Glasgow SSE Hydro – Thu 15th 
Nottingham Motorpoint Arena – Fri 16th 
Manchester O2 Apollo – Tue 20th 
Cardiff Motorpoint Cardiff – Fri 23rd 
Leeds First Direct Leeds – Sat 24th 

mikeyrob73

£129 a ticket ! Fuck that 

edited to say that was on Viagogo robbing cunts 

mrkb

I shook my money maker and found a few quid, so I’m in !! 2 tickets purchased so Nottingham here we come!

GoldenEraGuitars

2 tickets for Dublin sorted. £130 for the pair

trolley

Manchester Apollo - £67 to stand!!!

They can shove it. But I'll look tomorrow in the General sale - maybe

mrkb

trolley said:

Manchester Apollo - £67 to stand!!!

They can shove it. But I'll look tomorrow in the General sale - maybe

Standing is the best option - how will you dance and make air guitar shapes if you sit down?? If you're sitting you might as well be watching it on a DVD.

Legionreturns

If those ticket prices are correct, I'll be giving it a miss. 

Was looking forward to it too but that's insane. 

mudslide73

That pricing has reduced my enthusiasm somewhat. 

cbilly22

Quite a few people saying they would prefer Marc Ford back in there, and I love his playing including his solo stuff,but Isaiah Mitchell is a staggering player. Have a listen to Uluru Rock by Earthless to give you an idea.

portobear_65

Managed to get a couple of tickets for the Glasgow gig, be amazed if they fill the Hydro, 13 thousand seats seems a bit of a stretch for them.

Last time I saw them with Audley, they were playing a student union! They were amazing that night. 

Saw them at Donington as well back in the day, great band. 

Philly_Q

I've only just read that Isaiah Mitchell's in the band.  I've never really warmed to the Black Crowes, although I have a lot of their albums, but Mitchell's almost enough to make me want to see them.... I just hope he hasn't abandoned Earthless or Golden Void.

mrkb

So only 2 London dates and a Manchester date make the rescheduled 2021 uk tour.... hmm not sure if I’m going to rebook.

mrkb

mrkb said:

So only 2 London dates and a Manchester date make the rescheduled 2021 uk tour.... hmm not sure if I’m going to rebook.

Well I did rebook and they’ve now put the gigs back another year to 2022. Might as well fly to America to see them.... oh.