North America Hearts UW

[TheBang]

Originally Posted by lowbit

I love Underworld and (I think) am probably willing to travel 1,000 miles to see them, since it seems that's what will be needed.

Try 5,000 miles for me. But I am NOT missing them this year. I might even consider hopping over to Japan when they go there in November.

[Ufotofu]

I've got to agree with the topic creator on this one. I mean, it sounds absurd if you think about it. UW is playing 5 gigs in Germany (a country half the size of Texas) and 8 gigs in the UK (home country, but with less than 1/5th of the United States' population), but only three shows in the USA. The USA shows are also all located near the edges of the country, making it extraordinarily difficult for anyone in the middle (read: me) to get to the shows. I don't know anything about planning shows, so maybe it's a logistical impossibility.

I love Underworld's music, and as long as they keep putting out good tunes, they can play live wherever and whenever they want. But, seriously. Just one show in the middle of the country....just one...

On a less whiny note, I'm trekking out to Lollapalooza this summer to see The Rapture, LCD Soundsystem, and Daft Punk. They're probably the only decent bands that have ever come anywhere near the Midwest...any other dirts going?

[jose m]

i think if they were offered more show they would do them.its not just a case of wanting to play somewhere its finding a promoter thats willing to do the show and then trying to make things cost effective.
i think that underworld want to play a gig the size of something they would do in larger cities in europe to make doing gigs in america not lose money.if they aren't taking tour support, like i'm sure lcd would do, to tour america smaller gigs don't work out for a band.
i think that they will see how the album goes and then be back around coachella.i have deduced this will the knowledge of the music biz i have picked up during my years at elmbridge borough council !

[change]

I Heart UW. And now I'm located conveniently in Chicago, along with at least a few other dirts.

[lowbit]

Originally Posted by Ufotofu

On a less whiny note, I'm trekking out to Lollapalooza this summer to see The Rapture, LCD Soundsystem, and Daft Punk. any other dirts going?

I'll be at Lolla. We'll probably hit LCD and Daft Punk, but mainly are looking forward to MIA (if she shows) and TV on the Radio, who are absolutely amazing live. And then of course there's Iggy.

[Ufotofu]

Alas, I can only make it to the first day of the fest. No TV on the Radio for me...

[den]

I'm sure UW will be doing more US dates later on. They know there's more than LA, Denver, and NYC. Just wait.

I will also likely be going to Lollapalooza. It was a great time last year. Glad to see others are going.

[buzzelvis]

i’m really surprised they aren’t making it back to chicago. the last two shows there were incredible (including 2002 when the macs died). 2002 had an unbelievable version of rowla which I believe I will listen to again now…..


chicago again please, it’s just a 3.5hr skip from iowa.

[den]

Didn't they do something like this before Beaucoup Fish? There was 3-city mini US tour, then Europe, and then a more complete North American tour. Not like I went to any of those concerts anyways, since the venues all had age restrictions. I was stuck waiting until the 2002 tour. Thankfully now there's no 25+ clubs.

Maybe I'll go to the show in NYC.