The Nice
Posted by: Steve Hall on 31 July 2002
Here is some news for the oldies amongst us, Keith Emerson and The Nice are playing at the Royal Festival Hall in London.
Details are
hereI went to see Keith and the Nice earlier this year at a special press event at the 100 Club in London, invite only. Was a very special evening for me, being a massive Emo fan, and the raw energy of The Nice was very present. Amazing, considering their combined age must be nearing 200
Posted on: 31 July 2002 by monkfish
Did you also notice advertised
7:45 pm Queen Elizabeth Hall
21st Century Schizoid Band
Michael Giles
Peter Giles
Ian McDonald
Mel Collins
Jakko Jakszyk
After more than three decades, four of the original King Crimson members reunite under the collective banner of the 21st Century Schizoid Band. Taking their name from the classic King Crimson track, the group brings together elements of the original King Crimson on stage for the first time sinces 1969. Witness the band revisiting classic repertoire of the first few albums and studio material which has never been performed live.
Posted on: 31 July 2002 by Tony L
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After more than three decades, four of the original King Crimson members reunite under the collective banner of the 21st Century Schizoid Band.
I would have thought that KC without Fripp was a bit like watching the Hendrix Experience without Jimi...
Tony.
OTD: Stooges - Fun House.
Posted on: 31 July 2002 by monkfish
As you have probably already noticed the band are not billed as King Crimson but will probably play selections from early material to which they contributed. To my mind a more interesting prospect is a live airing of previous and later projects particularly the material from the "Mcdonald and Giles" album which I have enjoyed for many years.
Jim
Posted on: 22 August 2002 by Ron Brinsdon
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Steve Hall:
Here is some news for the oldies amongst us, Keith Emerson and The Nice are playing at the Royal Festival Hall in London.
As a newbie, I have only just discovered this snippet about The Nice. Do you know if they are doing any other gigs?
The vinyl "Five Bridges" has never been far out of my top 20 but I feel I may be in the minority here. Just love that bass on "Country Pie"
Sad but true - I still have a collection of ELP ticket stubs, programmes, posters etc in the murkier areas of the attic. I stopped seeing ELP live around about 1974(?) when the Moog sprouted wings onstage at Wembley - I had tickets for every show and after the first I sold them and later the albums (pink Island 1st LP excluded).
I'm enjoying catching up on the posts,
Best wishes
Ron
Posted on: 24 August 2002 by Steve Hall
Dunno, this is the only gig i currently know about, if there are others, I'll be their (pun intended).
If you want to know more, try
The ELP Digest as a starting off point.
There is also a The Nice mailing list somewhere, but I can never find it.
Posted on: 27 August 2002 by Ron Brinsdon
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Dave Cattlin:
Tour dates are:
Thanks Dave, have just booked mine for Wolverhampton.
Any other Midlands members going?
Posted on: 28 August 2002 by Steve Hall
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Shucks! no Manchester - still, I'm going down to the Festival Hall with Tom and might well see you there
Sure thing Dave, Tom's hard to miss
Posted on: 07 September 2002 by Tony L
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Here is some news for the oldies amongst us, Keith Emerson and The Nice are playing at the Royal Festival Hall in London.
I picked up a mint first pressing (pink Charisma label) of Elegy today for a couple of quid – I bought it to flog on Ebay, but you never know, I may play it first!
Tony.
Posted on: 03 October 2002 by Ron Brinsdon
[RE: The Nice]
Wolverhampton last night was excellent although it was a "standing only" venue. With the average audience age in their forties to early fifties there will be a few stiff backs and legs this morning.
I won't spoil the surprises in store for other ticket holders with a set-list but the show will appeal to Nice/ELP fans old and new.
Worth every penny and I hope someone records a set.
