Not quite the last of the last of the true believers.
Nothing new here – obviously we had a knack for a turn of phrase. ;^)
But this is what, the millionth time this one has been copped? Super Furries using it as an album title, now they’re getting all Wimbledon on us. This one is so obvious, my question is how come it took so long?
Wimbledon… Venus Williams… you know where this one is going.
Check it out on the official Wimbledon site, at 14:21, another TPE lyric reference.
Reporting to you, live, from sunny London.
We had our first group rehearsal tonight and it was stonkin’, to use an old TPE phrase.
I’m jet lagged as hell and just found out that for some reason people care if Michael Jackson is alive or dead. Maybe it’s the jet lag, but I find this puzzling.
Anyhow, let me get a good night’s rest and then we’ve got a ton of news to post. Television, radio… all sorts of good stuff, and mostly because of YOU, our fans.
<yawn> Sorry – I really have to sleep now.
Remember when I got the Daves mixed up awhile back? I never did post Dave Walsh’s photos from the Electric Picnic. Well, In some ways that’s kind of good, because looking at these I’m getting really excited again. See you all very soon.
That Petrol Emotion Live at Electric Picnic – Images by Dave Walsh
By the way, that little button in the lower right corner makes this play back full screen, for maximum TPE visualization!
01/07/2009 Birmingham – Academy 2
02/07/2009 Portsmouth – Wedgewood Rooms
03/07/2009 London – Bloomsbury Ballroom
05/07/2009 Kent – Hop Farm Festival
06/07/2009 Nottingham – Rescue Rooms
07/07/2009 Manchester – Academy 3
09/07/2009 Leeds – Cockpit
10/07/2009 Newcastle – Academy 2
11/07/2009 Kinross, Scotland – T In The Park
12/07/2009 Dublin – Oxegen Festival
Okay, I’ve been slacking off. Well, actually I haven’t, since I’m back in school and I have a million and one things to do. But I have been neglecting this site, and that’s not good. Time to get active again!
We’re working out the details for our trip to Austin in six weeks. Six weeks! Holy moly that’s not far away. Is anyone out there planning on coming to SxSW? We’ll let you know when we’re playing, which we should find out in the next week. We’re also trying to see if we can play anywhere else while we’re there, like a party or a radio station or record store – whatever.
If anyone out there has any ideas or offers, we’re all ears! Hook us up!
UPDATE: Okay, I’m an idiot. I got my Daves mixed up. These are actually Dave *Mitchell’s* photos, not Dave Walsh. <sigh>
I’ll try to get Dave Walsh’s up as well, as they’re also super double fab. Sorry, Daves!
These photos are all up on flickr, but they’re so dang good I also want to feature them here.
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You can check out other photos by Dave Mitchell on his flickr pages.
Rosa O’Neill and Athena Kelly Rock at the Electric Picnic!
Yes, that hand made sign says “Go Dad!”
Okay folks – last minute details.
Doors open at 8PM, and we’ll be going on around 9:30, so those of you who rely on public transportation should have no problem. See how good we are to you?
Here’s what I’ve got for the paid list – if I’ve left anyone off let me know in the comments or send me an email (smack@thepetrols.com).
Eileen Fisher + 1
Mark Brady + 1
Maeve Manogue +1
Nigel Wilsher
Tony Cripps + 1
Paul Forrest-Jameson
Caroline Taylor
Justin Morrad
Jamie Blomfield
Steve Pryde
Jeff Prior
Gareth Knight
Greg Sharkey + 1
Darren Hudson + 1
Colm McWilliams + 1
Leigh Harris +1
Martin Smy + 1
Just finished our last rehearsal – I’ve gotta say it’s sounding bloody fantastic. Can’t wait to see you all.
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That’s right. There are enough tickets for everyone who asked via the comments for the last post. Send me your names via email (smack@thepetrols.com) so I can put them at the door. Asked for the Petrols paid guest list.
Those of you who asked for two, you’ll be down with a plus one.
I’ll be in London as of Tuesday afternoon. Guess I’d better get to practicing, eh?
Okay, the results are as clear as day.
By a two to one margin, design #2 wins!
Just so you know, the band was pulling for design #1, but we said we’d let you choose, so that’s that! Lord knows we put out some of the ugliest t-shirt designs ever seen, so this simple, elegant design will be a nice change. We’re pulling together the resources to print the sucker.
We’ve had a lot of requests for, ahem, larger sizes. Any other special requests? Do the ladies want girly-tees? What about kid sizes for the nippers? Remember folks, Christmas is coming, and nothing says “I love you” as much as a TPE shirt.
(Oh, and by the way, by popular demand we’re changing the back from “Stradbally” to “Electric Picnic.”)