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Re: Virgil and the Accelerators

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VATA in Rotterdam - Ahoy 9-3-13. Vids by Amsterhammer (you're a hero sir).

Are You Experienced:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei7n85Zh … mp;index=3

Silver Giver:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb0-PpjG … mp;index=4

Does anyone know if they got the dancers on stage for Bad Girl/Backstabber?

My pleasure, and apologies for not having posted them myself here.

No, no 'dancers' on stage with the boys. I was disgusted by the fact that the 'exotic dancers' drew a bigger "crowd" than the music. sad

It is, however, fascinating to see how silicone boobs stay motionless while everything else is moving.....

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Lol George. You have to keep in mind that the music was secondary. Should really have been in the same hall as the convention. I think it was the first time they had a big stage and may be different next year.
Sorry we did not hook up afterwards, we got acosted by a radio and tv crew, they kept moving us to different locations. Next time we are over we will treat you.


Amsterhammer wrote:
BansheeUK wrote:

VATA in Rotterdam - Ahoy 9-3-13. Vids by Amsterhammer (you're a hero sir).

Are You Experienced:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei7n85Zh … mp;index=3

Silver Giver:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb0-PpjG … mp;index=4

Does anyone know if they got the dancers on stage for Bad Girl/Backstabber?

My pleasure, and apologies for not having posted them myself here.

No, no 'dancers' on stage with the boys. I was disgusted by the fact that the 'exotic dancers' drew a bigger "crowd" than the music. sad

It is, however, fascinating to see how silicone boobs stay motionless while everything else is moving.....

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Re: Virgil and the Accelerators

Amsterhammer wrote:

No, no 'dancers' on stage with the boys. I was disgusted by the fact that the 'exotic dancers' drew a bigger "crowd" than the music. sad

It is, however, fascinating to see how silicone boobs stay motionless while everything else is moving.....

A bit "science-y", but wonder if the silicone filling in the implants is an example of a non-newtonian fluid. Get in front of some bass speakers, and interesting things could happen:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zoTKXXNQIU

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184 Reply by BansheeUK (edited by BansheeUK 2013-04-05 07:29:35)

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Just a reminder; Virgil, Gabba & Jack have a full month ahead, tours with Michael Schenker & Johnny Winter. Kicks off on Tuesday:-

Tue 9th Apr
Michael Schenker + Virgil and The Accelerators   
ARC (Stockton Arts Centre), Stockton-on-Tees
Wed 10th Apr
Michael Schenker + Virgil and The Accelerators   
The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
Thu 11th Apr
Michael Schenker + Virgil and The Accelerators   
The Picture House, Edinburgh
Fri 12th Apr
Michael Schenker + Virgil and The Accelerators   
O2 Academy Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne
Sat 13th Apr
Michael Schenker + Virgil and The Accelerators   
Holmfirth Picturedrome, Holmfirth
Sun 14th Apr
Michael Schenker + Virgil and The Accelerators   
Pyramid & Parr Hall, Warrington
Mon 15th Apr
Johnny Winter + Virgil and The Accelerators   
The Robin 2, Wolverhampton
Tue 16th Apr
Michael Schenker + Virgil and The Accelerators   
Princess Pavilion, Falmouth
Wed 17th Apr
Michael Schenker + Virgil and The Accelerators   
O2 Academy Bristol, Bristol
Thu 18th Apr
Johnny Winter + Virgil and The Accelerators   
Komedia, Bath
Fri 19th Apr
Johnny Winter + Virgil and The Accelerators   
Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), Manchester
Sat 20th Apr
Johnny Winter + Virgil and The Accelerators   
Holmfirth Picturedrome, Holmfirth

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Caught the first night of the Michael Schenker / VATA tour last night at a packed Stockton ARC. Bloody good night it was too. VATA were only given 30 minutes, but boy did they fill it. Virgil had his Guitar God socks on and went at it full tilt. Only 4 songs, but one was a newbie, Take Me Higher (?) little bit of Southern rock in it, Virgil is expanding styles on the new album, before the primal roar that is Working Man. A cracking 88 followed and then the lads went all out on Are You Experienced? Well supose if you’re going to support another former guitar prodigy and now legend, you may as well put your cards on the table.

As for Schenker, he may have had his set backs over the years, but he’s come through a lean, mean rocking machine and clearly was enjoying himself last night; with an old mate on vocals and Scorpions legends on backline, it almost turned the clock back to 1981 for me. And with his own back catalogue as well as UFO and Scorpions numbers to plunder, gave an ace show.

The new and the old, separated by 30 years, but united in blazing rock. Works for me.

Aberdeen next - only about 5 & half hours off, interesting to see what you get.....

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Don't know if Martin want's this out yet (like that's ever stopped me.......)

Heard that VATA have a festival date in Belgium in July:-

19 - 21 July 2013 - Peer Blues Festival, Peer, Belgium

Friday, 19 July THE EXCITEMENTS [ES]: SLICK NICK AND THE CASINO SPECIAL:  VIRGIL AND THE ACCELERATORS [UK]: HIDEAWAY

Rest of the festival looks pretty tasty, especially Sunday:-

Saturday, 20 July
THE ROBERT CRAY BAND [USA]: THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS [USA]: HUGH LAURIE [UK]; HERITAGE BLUES ORCHESTRA [USA]: THE DELTA SAINTS [USA]: RITA ENGEDALEN [NO]: SUGAR BOY AND THE SINNERS [NL]

Sunday, 21 July
STATUS QUO [UK]: GOV’T MULE [USA]: ROYAL SOUTHERN BROTHERHOOD [USA]: BETTYE LAVETTE [USA]: ERIC BIBB [USA]
MIKE ZITO [USA]: DOGHOUSE SAM AND HIS MAGNATONES

http://www.brbf.be/

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Also 2 special dates:

8th May Marshall Presents - 1W Offset Launch, see VATA play with Bernie Marsden - tickets www.andertons.co.uk.
This is one hell of an amp but limited to 1000 world wide.

28th April BBC Live Session, Cock and Magpie, Bewdley - free entry

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Re: Virgil and the Accelerators

BansheeUK wrote:

Don't know if Martin want's this out yet (like that's ever stopped me.......)

Heard that VATA have a festival date in Belgium in July:-

19 - 21 July 2013 - Peer Blues Festival, Peer, Belgium

Friday, 19 July THE EXCITEMENTS [ES]: SLICK NICK AND THE CASINO SPECIAL:  VIRGIL AND THE ACCELERATORS [UK]: HIDEAWAY

Rest of the festival looks pretty tasty, especially Sunday:-

Saturday, 20 July
THE ROBERT CRAY BAND [USA]: THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS [USA]: HUGH LAURIE [UK]; HERITAGE BLUES ORCHESTRA [USA]: THE DELTA SAINTS [USA]: RITA ENGEDALEN [NO]: SUGAR BOY AND THE SINNERS [NL]

Sunday, 21 July
STATUS QUO [UK]: GOV’T MULE [USA]: ROYAL SOUTHERN BROTHERHOOD [USA]: BETTYE LAVETTE [USA]: ERIC BIBB [USA]
MIKE ZITO [USA]: DOGHOUSE SAM AND HIS MAGNATONES

http://www.brbf.be/

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Very tasty. Robert Cray, Fabulous Thunderbirds (is Jimmy Vaughn back with them?) Gov't Mule. Hugh Laurie the actor?

Alan

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Very tasty. Robert Cray, Fabulous Thunderbirds (is Jimmy Vaughn back with them?) Gov't Mule. Hugh Laurie the actor?

Yes, Hugh Laurie the actor!

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Re: Virgil and the Accelerators

haveacigar wrote:
bump827 wrote:

Very tasty. Robert Cray, Fabulous Thunderbirds (is Jimmy Vaughn back with them?) Gov't Mule. Hugh Laurie the actor?

Yes, Hugh Laurie the actor!

I knew from the show (House) he played guitar. Cool!

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Re: Virgil and the Accelerators

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haveacigar wrote:
bump827 wrote:

Very tasty. Robert Cray, Fabulous Thunderbirds (is Jimmy Vaughn back with them?) Gov't Mule. Hugh Laurie the actor?

Yes, Hugh Laurie the actor!

I knew from the show (House) he played guitar. Cool!

He's fairly talented, too. 

To answer the previous question, Jimmie Vaughn has not been in the T-Birds for 23 years. 


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Re: Virgil and the Accelerators

BansheeUK wrote:

Don't know if Martin want's this out yet (like that's ever stopped me.......)

Heard that VATA have a festival date in Belgium in July:-

19 - 21 July 2013 - Peer Blues Festival, Peer, Belgium

Friday, 19 July THE EXCITEMENTS [ES]: SLICK NICK AND THE CASINO SPECIAL:  VIRGIL AND THE ACCELERATORS [UK]: HIDEAWAY

Rest of the festival looks pretty tasty, especially Sunday:-

Saturday, 20 July
THE ROBERT CRAY BAND [USA]: THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS [USA]: HUGH LAURIE [UK]; HERITAGE BLUES ORCHESTRA [USA]: THE DELTA SAINTS [USA]: RITA ENGEDALEN [NO]: SUGAR BOY AND THE SINNERS [NL]

Sunday, 21 July
STATUS QUO [UK]: GOV’T MULE [USA]: ROYAL SOUTHERN BROTHERHOOD [USA]: BETTYE LAVETTE [USA]: ERIC BIBB [USA]
MIKE ZITO [USA]: DOGHOUSE SAM AND HIS MAGNATONES

http://www.brbf.be/

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This is the greatest bluesfestival in Belgium. Congratulations VATA and Martin.
Walter from Belgium

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Marshall just released this video of the new 1W offset amp. Its akiller amp and Virgil gets to demo it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALDdhsGSht0

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mbcl wrote:

Marshall just released this video of the new 1W offset amp. Its akiller amp and Virgil gets to demo it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALDdhsGSht0

I have enough amplifiers... I have enough amplifiers....

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Re: Virgil and the Accelerators

bump827 wrote:
mbcl wrote:

Marshall just released this video of the new 1W offset amp. Its akiller amp and Virgil gets to demo it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALDdhsGSht0

I have enough amplifiers... I have enough amplifiers....


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The DVD/CD for the Marshall show will be available on Amazon (US) starting April 30.  That was an amazing gig and the DVD more than does it justice. I've had mine since January and it is great.  Lots of folk from here are well represented in the front line.

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This is from the band's Falmouth show opening for Michael Schenker...

http://youtu.be/MvpTbrFtNAM

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Re: Virgil and the Accelerators

Couple of summer festival dates for VATA:-

31st May - Ballyshannon, Ireland; Rory Festival

1st June - High Wycombe: Rebellion Beer Festival

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