SBOE Show 5: 5/7/10 - Dublin

Post by **Admin** » Sat May 01, 2010 6:42 pm

Discussion, meet-ups, set-lists, etc.

Set lists will be compiled HERE

Tour stats will be compiled HERE

Casaboontha · Post by **Casaboontha** » Wed May 05, 2010 12:34 am

If the airspace is open tomorrow (yesterday closed for half a day & today again), I will be attending.
Will be tweeting any anomalies in the set/show..etc...

follow me http://twitter.com/Casaboontha or visit my site, perhaps someone can post my tweets overhere friday nite.

downboys · Post by **downboys** » Wed May 05, 2010 1:00 am

Casaboontha wrote:If the airspace is open tomorrow (yesterday closed for half a day & today again), I will be attending.
Will be tweeting any anomalies in the set/show..etc...

follow me http://twitter.com/Casaboontha or visit my site, perhaps someone can post my tweets overhere friday nite.

Miss ya at the site Danny...

sugardaddy · Post by **sugardaddy** » Wed May 05, 2010 2:18 am

my flight from london to dublin was cancelled today. gonna try again tomorrow. if cancelled tomorrow, taking train n ferry to dublin. hope the band is doing the same

vv · Post by vv » Wed May 05, 2010 4:54 am

anyone think that the band may cancel due to logistic issues/getting equipment there?

Bogan Leprachaun · Post by **Bogan Leprachaun** » Wed May 05, 2010 5:35 am

I see you can still fly into Cork/Kerry airports today (south).

Then you've got a three hour + road trip to Dublin.

I'd say flights would be at a premium price now, though.

Hope you make the show. Good Luck.

vv · Post by vv » Wed May 05, 2010 7:43 am

ryanair posted that they expect flights on the 6th to go as planned based on forecasts. hopefully it will stay that way until the show!

sugardaddy · Post by **sugardaddy** » Wed May 05, 2010 10:00 am

i received a text today stating that KISS are taking the ferry to dublin along with their hotel info. show is ON!!!

drummer · Post by **drummer** » Wed May 05, 2010 11:40 am

Fucking hell,i'm getting worried!
I'm flying tomorrow from London.....I hope everything will be fine!

Casaboontha · Post by **Casaboontha** » Wed May 05, 2010 11:58 am

For now my flight is still on (Ryanair)...the wife is coming as well and she is more worried about coming back

vv · Post by vv » Thu May 06, 2010 5:49 am

anyone know of a good meeting place for the faq'ers

MrBlackwell · Post by **MrBlackwell** » Thu May 06, 2010 8:06 am

try an Irish pub

drgbootz · Post by **drgbootz** » Thu May 06, 2010 11:41 am

Our flight from Birmingham to Dublin today was cancelled, we managed to train and ferry, Gene Axe van was on the ferry too, so all looks likely to proceed.

vv · Post by vv » Thu May 06, 2010 12:05 pm

MrBlackwell wrote:try an Irish pub

vv · Post by vv » Thu May 06, 2010 12:06 pm

drgbootz wrote:Our flight from Birmingham to Dublin today was cancelled, we managed to train and ferry, Gene Axe van was on the ferry too, so all looks likely to proceed.

thats pretty cool. my flight was confirmed for tomorrow...hope it all works out for those traveling.

acesmiddlefinger · Post by **acesmiddlefinger** » Thu May 06, 2010 12:26 pm

Gutted to be missing Dublin, hope everyone who is going arrives safely and in time....Enjoy the show looking forward to the reviews.

sugardaddy · Post by **sugardaddy** » Thu May 06, 2010 12:27 pm

i made it to dublin from london today. reports from an o2 manager is that the show has sold 7000 tickets and i have also heard that the band is staying at THE CONRAD

fissaman · Post by **fissaman** » Thu May 06, 2010 1:13 pm

sugardaddy wrote:i made it to dublin from london today. reports from an o2 manager is that the show has sold 7000 tickets and i have also heard that the band is staying at THE CONRAD

Good show from our friends from Eire.

Sugardaddy, hope you and your party enjoy the show.

Bogan Leprachaun · Post by **Bogan Leprachaun** » Thu May 06, 2010 3:22 pm

Wow, 7000 tiickets - I was thinking it would be empty - KISS aren't the biggest in these parts.

Good luck to all those trying to make the trip over.

Great Pub in Dublin is "The Quays" in Temple Bar.

Always good Craic.

vv · Post by vv » Thu May 06, 2010 3:26 pm

what time are you all heading to the doors. it says 630pm on the tickets, but with "guests"...

im in the standing area down front so i may have to get there early either way.

vv · Post by vv » Thu May 06, 2010 3:30 pm

Bogan Leprachaun wrote:Wow, 7000 tiickets - I was thinking it would be empty - KISS aren't the biggest in these parts.

Good luck to all those trying to make the trip over.

Great Pub in Dublin is "The Quays" in Temple Bar.

Always good Craic.

cheers for that...didnt even get a book on what to do as im gonna be there all of 16 hrs

sugardaddy · Post by **sugardaddy** » Thu May 06, 2010 6:07 pm

temple bar is the touristy spot in dublin city center. i suggest BRUXELLES PUB off GRAFTON STREET. they hava phil lynott statute out front as it used to be his local and there is a GREAT metal bar underneath it called FLANDERS. this is our target bar after the show. it will be a good scene. open til at least 2.30. not far from the 02. lets ROAR DUBLIN!!!! first KISS show in dublin. cmon KISS ARMY

Bogan Leprachaun · Post by **Bogan Leprachaun** » Thu May 06, 2010 11:49 pm

Yes, While the Phil Lynot Statue is pretty cool, The pub used to be a notorious Gay hangout.........Not that there's anything wrong with that of course.

drummer · Post by **drummer** » Fri May 07, 2010 2:17 am

I came to Dublin yesterday,everything's cool,I can't wait to see KISS again!!!!

sugardaddy · Post by **sugardaddy** » Fri May 07, 2010 3:24 am

Bogan Leprachaun wrote:Yes, While the Phil Lynot Statue is pretty cool, The pub used to be a notorious Gay hangout.........Not that there's anything wrong with that of course.

there is a great metal bar underneath it with true metal heads and i dare ya to call any of them faggots

drgbootz · Post by **drgbootz** » Fri May 07, 2010 10:11 am

sugardaddy wrote:
Bogan Leprachaun wrote:Yes, While the Phil Lynot Statue is pretty cool, The pub used to be a notorious Gay hangout.........Not that there's anything wrong with that of course.
there is a great metal bar underneath it with true metal heads and i dare ya to call any of them faggots

Just left they were playing KISS videos and music off to arena now, Kiss were next door at the hotel and saw them leaving for sound check.

Rik Byatt · Post by **Rik Byatt** » Fri May 07, 2010 10:36 am

Enjoy tonight folks.

Paulstar · Post by **Paulstar** » Fri May 07, 2010 1:34 pm

Uh ..Taking dawn almost done and KISS comin??
What times it in Dublin?

Post by **Trance** » Fri May 07, 2010 3:03 pm

Somebody video "Say Yeah", "I'm An Animal", "Crazy Nights" and "GGRNR2U" ... thanks!

drgbootz · Post by **drgbootz** » Fri May 07, 2010 3:30 pm

Holy crap...what an intense audience, the band thrived on it must be the most lifted performance I have seen in an age as a result. Strangest venue ever all the seated was upstairs I'd say about 60% full up there and the floor was a mad house about 8k- 9k I'd say, not full by any means but man Dubliner's know how to rock. I'll forgive the booing at the English lol.

The band, Paul in particular seemed in awe, the show was sharp and spot on. Best version of I'm An Animal I have seen so far it was mean with teeth and CCN again went down a storm as did IWMFLY and GGRNRTY.

The band was staying at the Westbury saw Gene and Eric on way to sound check got some snaps a few got autographs and we caught up with a few familiar faces and some new ones. We have a day in Dublin to do touristy things tomorrow, then onto Manchester for us...WOOHOO!!!

Ps Saw the Phil Lynnot statue, it has a remarkable resembelance to Samuel L Jackson lol.

vv · Post by vv » Fri May 07, 2010 3:45 pm

That was an awesome show...I was like 4 people deep downstairs between Paul and Gene. It was a madhouse down there....people were going nuts, there were fat and smelly metal chicks grinding on random guys, beer being thrown all over, and even a few fights. It's everything I would have thought a 70s Kiss show would be like!

The crowd was ecstatic, best crowd I've seen in a long time. It was a really young crowd too and they were totally enthusiastic. They were singing Kiss songs while we waited for the opening band, and even sang the intro songs like Immigrant Song and My Generation before Kiss took the stage.

Once again, the band blew me away. Pauls voice is MUCH better than on the US shows I saw. Tommy was on fire too. Everything sounded great, so much so that I really enjoyed Crazy Crazy Nights and I really hate that studio album.

If you get a chance to see this tour, definitely do it!

Paulstar · Post by **Paulstar** » Fri May 07, 2010 4:34 pm

Damn LOUD DOWN THERE ISNT IT!!!
(the soundboard dont Lie) Im so glad was fun!

SETLIST???

Paulstar · Post by **Paulstar** » Fri May 07, 2010 4:45 pm

mjs1975 Just back from KISS in dublin. What an amazing show.
3 minutes ago via txt

mjs1975 Couldn't believe how insane the crowd went for crazy nights

vv · Post by vv » Fri May 07, 2010 4:46 pm

Paulstar wrote:Damn LOUD DOWN THERE ISNT IT!!!
(the soundboard dont Lie) Im so glad was fun!

SETLIST???

same as the other nights unless im mistaken. paul sang a bit of a whole lotta love if that counts as something new.

Paulstar · Post by **Paulstar** » Fri May 07, 2010 4:46 pm

mjs1975 I take back any comments about the "stale" setlist. I've never loved RARAN more
half a minute ago via txt

mjs1975 Almost choked to death on confetti
less than a minute ago via txt

Ren5150 · Post by **Ren5150** » Fri May 07, 2010 5:38 pm

Bogan Leprachaun wrote:Wow, 7000 tiickets - I was thinking it would be empty - KISS aren't the biggest in these parts.

Good luck to all those trying to make the trip over.

Great Pub in Dublin is "The Quays" in Temple Bar.

Always good Craic.

Good place. Skip the Johnny Fox!

Paulstar · Post by **Paulstar** » Fri May 07, 2010 7:22 pm

BRO CAN U DITCH THAT?

peteyp · Post by **peteyp** » Fri May 07, 2010 11:24 pm

is there a link to the show ?
thanks

KISSFACE · Post by **KISSFACE** » Sat May 08, 2010 1:04 am

Everything sounded great, so much so that I really enjoyed Crazy Crazy Nights and I really hate that studio album.

It goes to show you've just gotta Be There.

Ren5150 · Post by **Ren5150** » Sat May 08, 2010 4:54 am

Paulstar wrote:BRO CAN U DITCH THAT?

Why?

Post by **Admin** » Sat May 08, 2010 6:16 am

Same Set, Different Day (S2D2):

Modern Day Delilah
Cold Gin
Let Me Go, Rock 'N' Roll
Firehouse
Say Yeah
Deuce
Crazy Crazy Nights
Calling Dr. Love
Shock Me
I'm An Animal
100,000 Years
I Love It Loud
Love Gun
Black Diamond
Detroit Rock City
Lick It Up
Shout It Out Loud
I Was Made For Lovin' You
God Gave Rock And Roll To You II
Rock And Roll All Nite

Post by **Admin** » Sat May 08, 2010 6:17 am

peteyp wrote:is there a link to the show ?

Yes, you can BUY the shows here:
http://simfylive.com/en/shop/29371/live ... /KISS.html

sugardaddy · Post by **sugardaddy** » Sat May 08, 2010 6:54 am

it was a good show, not great. was dead center up stairs 3 rows in. the crowd up there basically sat on their asses until paul flew up there way, then it became a better atmosphere up there. i don't like the delay into Cold Gin, they used to just blast into the second song, like deuce goes right into strutter. they did let me go rock n roll and that's always a highlight for me. paul's voice was ok, but he has lost A LOT vocally. it was cool seeing all the fans dressed up. the irish kiss army were mad for them. i guess it wasnt the first kiss concert in dublin???? that was 22 years ago???

Casaboontha · Post by **Casaboontha** » Sat May 08, 2010 8:16 am

Well 22 years ago KISS played Bellfast, Northern Ireland....

Anyway I enjoyed the show..and setlist, I have to agree the delay between MDD and Cold Gin should be skipped. But the show wnt in a good pace and Paul did a pretty good considdering the last few years.

As Sugardaddy I was up on the first balcony together with my wife (her 4th show, never saw one in our own country

) during MDD we were the only ones standing, although the crowd on our side did get into the show from CCN on.

On the floor it was clearly a madhouse...one thing I never saw before was the huge amount of drinking that was going on, the guy and girl (well huge girl) drank at least 10 pints each

Back home now listning to the show, and it actually was pretty tight....and clearly the band has fun doing these shows.

jok1 · Post by **jok1** » Sat May 08, 2010 8:33 am

Paulstar wrote:mjs1975 I take back any comments about the "stale" setlist. I've never loved RARAN more
half a minute ago via txt

mjs1975 Almost choked to death on confetti
less than a minute ago via txt

Thanks for posting my tweets. I forgot to take my phone to the gig, so couldn't do any live tweeting, i'll do better tomorrow at the Glasgow gig.

This was an awesome show. We were about the 5th from the front, dead centre. Perfect view except when Gene flew up as we were right underneath the platform. My mate said I totally geeked out when CCN came on. Even I was surprised how much the crowd popped for that song.

As I said in the above tweet, I take back everything I ever said about the setlist. Hearing these songs ona bootleg cd/mp3 whatever can get boring, but being there in the flesh, these songs kick ass.

I have to say I feel sorry for the bloke who has to brush up the confetti

.

Anyway, here's some pics

sugardaddy · Post by **sugardaddy** » Sat May 08, 2010 4:35 pm

i willl say that i do not recall any kiss gig where paul addressed the crowd as much as he did in Dublin. the crowd was insanse at least those on the floor. i was surprised at the amount of fans in kiss shirts and make up. well done irish kiss army

deuce75 · Post by **deuce75** » Sat May 08, 2010 9:25 pm

Great show, you can see the evolution since Sheffield til Birminghan

kissarmyfreak · Post by **kissarmyfreak** » Sun May 09, 2010 7:36 am

I have been gathering up the shows from this tour BUT I can't seem to find this Dublin show out & about anywhere. Can anyone please point me in the right direction please? If ya happen to have it posted somewhere I'd really enjoy it. Thanks PM me
Dave

Post by **Admin** » Sun May 09, 2010 7:52 am

kissarmyfreak wrote:I have been gathering up the shows from this tour BUT I can't seem to find this Dublin show out & about anywhere. Can anyone please point me in the right direction please? If ya happen to have it posted somewhere I'd really enjoy it. Thanks PM me
Dave

Yes, you can BUY the shows here:
http://simfylive.com/en/shop/29371/live ... /KISS.html

Bogan Leprachaun · Post by **Bogan Leprachaun** » Mon May 10, 2010 11:51 am

Saw this in today's Independant...

Review: Kiss 02, Dublin

By Eamon Sweeney

Monday May 10 2010

A group of entrepreneurial geniuses outside the O2 are painting faces for a fiver.

They're doing a roaring trade, in stark contrast to the almost-deserted burger and hot-dog stands. I haven't witnessed such enterprise on the way to a gig since a bunch of bright sparks flogged fake eyebrows at Oasis's first appearance at Slane in 1995.

Kiss inspire a unique devotion. In an age when most bands look almost exactly like their audience, they're a blast of old-fashioned outrageousness.

The make-up also comes in handy in helping to conceal how much they've aged, but they're also one of those rare groups where it really doesn't matter if they're 19 or 90.

Kiss are about bright lights, flying guitars, fake blood, breathing fire and a relentless barrage of ear-piercing fireworks. Oh, they also manage to play some songs.

The flamboyant four boast huge hits from the 70s ('Rock 'n' Roll All Night'), 80s ('Crazy Crazy Nights') and 90s ('God Gave Rock 'n' Roll to You'). Tellingly, no recent material has enjoyed the same iconic anthem status.

They sound amazing, look bonkers and put all the bombastic fun back into rock 'n' roll.

The Starchild (Paul Stanley), The Demon (Gene Simmons), The Spaceman (Tommy Thayer) and the Catman (Eric Singer) strut their stuff, rolling their tongues and generally behaving how a gloriously dumb rock band should.

Sometimes, they even manage to make AC/DC look and sound cerebral. It's fine for Kiss to resort to cliches, as, lest we forget, they pretty much defined them.

Gene Simmons has a habit of talking too much. That would be fine if he'd anything funny or interesting to say, but his onstage patter is restricted to banal platitudes that begin or end by bellowing, "Dublin!" The only other minor complaint from a thrilling and terrific show is that, at time, it really should be slightly louder. The architects of pomp rock deserve to be turned up to eleven.

- Eamon Sweeney

Irish Independent

http://www.independent.ie/entertainment ... 74015.html

Gene Simmons Talks Too Much