phillyDaveG Posted June 6, 2014 Posted June 6, 2014 The O'Jays are performing their first UK concerts in 20+ years at the O2 arena in September. Just 2 dates, 18th/19th. This will almost certainly be the last time they'll be over. Think this is one of those concerts that is a must for the soulies. Get in quick! PS. They most definitely still have it too.
jocko Posted June 6, 2014 Posted June 6, 2014 Dave where did you buy the tickets, the official site seems to be overloaded with enquiries, which worries me and can't see them anywhere else. PM preferred so I can get in first 1
jocko Posted June 6, 2014 Posted June 6, 2014 (edited) Just got two off ticketmaster, despite saying wasn't going to buy them off them again, too good to miss. I am actually seriously unbelievably excited about this, my last living legend yet to see. F**k Leroy Hutson, Eddie Levert is the man ANd thanks to the gent who did PM we the ticketmaster, much appreciated. I love everybody and this site today, oh and Sunshine (a great O'Jays track!) Edited June 6, 2014 by jocko
Philly Posted June 6, 2014 Posted June 6, 2014 Got mine for the Friday, bonus is 100 Club on the next night too
jocko Posted June 6, 2014 Posted June 6, 2014 Got mine for the Friday, bonus is 100 Club on the next night too OOmph. Never realised that. Oh well, have given up on anniversarys till recently! Ady my ticket please, none of this scrambling for me, could be the perfect weekend. Can people tell I am excited! PS The official site is still crashing! 1
Rich Buckley Posted June 6, 2014 Posted June 6, 2014 Bagged 2 for Friday from official site. Tremendous! That will be some weekend with the 100 Club on too. Ady, 2 tickets for me too please!! Rich
jocko Posted June 6, 2014 Posted June 6, 2014 Bagged 2 for Friday from official site. Tremendous! That will be some weekend with the 100 Club on too. Ady, 2 tickets for me too please!! Rich Can I bag your spare room We will need to arrange food/drinks etc. Forgot to answer your text mate, no surprise, no movement on job front, haven't been looking for last couple of months due to various life reasons. About to start a full oout assualt on it in next few months, so maybe around for beers at various points.
jocko Posted June 6, 2014 Posted June 6, 2014 Can I bag your spare room We will need to arrange food/drinks etc. Forgot to answer your text mate, no surprise, no movement on job front, haven't been looking for last couple of months due to various life reasons. About to start a full oout assualt on it in next few months, so maybe around for beers at various points. Sh*t that was meant to be a PM, if my boss is reading this I mean a full on assault on doing a better job in my current job, obviously! 3
Philly Posted June 6, 2014 Posted June 6, 2014 OOmph. Never realised that. Oh well, have given up on anniversarys till recently! Ady my ticket please, none of this scrambling for me, could be the perfect weekend. Can people tell I am excited! PS The official site is still crashing! Haha I checked 6ts page just to be sure, got my tickets from official site no problem .. looks like big Scottish turn out in London then
Daved Posted June 6, 2014 Posted June 6, 2014 The good news is that it's at the Indig02 which is a much smaller, better venue than the main arena. The bad news is that tickets are £50 standing and £75 seating. Much higher than other gigs in that arena. I expected it to be a bit more expensive but that's outrageous. Btw Jock, Levi won't be there
jocko Posted June 6, 2014 Posted June 6, 2014 The good news is that it's at the Indig02 which is a much smaller, better venue than the main arena. The bad news is that tickets are £50 standing and £75 seating. Much higher than other gigs in that arena. I expected it to be a bit more expensive but that's outrageous. Btw Jock, Levi won't be there C'mon use some of that big bonus everyone knows every London banker gets And edited. I was over excited!
Dave Moore Posted June 6, 2014 Posted June 6, 2014 Saw them at the Ebony Magazine shindig a few years ago. They were great! You're in for a treat. Regards, Dave 1
Mike Lofthouse Posted June 9, 2014 Posted June 9, 2014 I saw them in Nevada in 2010. Great show - almost totally black audience - lots of jokes about 'white folks' inc the band - so I suspect Eddie Levert's humour - and he was very funny - will be modified for the UK! They sang... Give The people what they Want, People Get Ready, Love Train, Backstabbers, Stairway To heaven, I Love Music, Hooks in Me, Use to be My girl, For The Love Of Money....Mike
Sunnysoul Posted June 9, 2014 Posted June 9, 2014 The current line up is Eddie Levert, Walter Williams and .... ?
Mike Lofthouse Posted June 9, 2014 Posted June 9, 2014 . The current line up is Eddie Levert, Walter Williams and .... ? ..Eddie Levert, Walter Williams and Eric Grant
Sunnysoul Posted June 9, 2014 Posted June 9, 2014 . ..Eddie Levert, Walter Williams and Eric Grant Thanks. I just checked their website as well. Eric Grant has been with them since 1995, so not exactly a recent member . Cheers.
Mike Lofthouse Posted June 9, 2014 Posted June 9, 2014 Thanks. I just checked their website as well. Eric Grant has been with them since 1995, so not exactly a recent member . Cheers. ......a fine singer too!
phillyDaveG Posted June 9, 2014 Author Posted June 9, 2014 £150 a seat for the best tickets, and they've all gone for the Friday I think, some people have too much £ lol. The "booking" fee (£7 on top of every £50 ticket is an outrageous Ticketmaster ripoff too) Haven't looked forward to a concert so much since Teena Marie and before that the legendary night in Stoke with the Dells. 1
Val (Chunky) Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 so looking forward to this....Elaine secretly booked tickets and hotel for my birthday treat 1
jocko Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 so looking forward to this....Elaine secretly booked tickets and hotel for my birthday treat Where you staying? Thinking of Mercure at Tate, but if there is a chance to run up a bar bill on your room I could be persuaded to change! I assume this is one of your tax residency days back in this country before you jet of on another holiday..... 1
Tfk Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) so looking forward to this....Elaine secretly booked tickets and hotel for my birthday treat Val - The OJays one of the "must see before " groups ... a Edited August 13, 2014 by tfk
Val (Chunky) Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 don't know where we're staying Jock, talk to my 'Social Secretary' coz it's a secret
Guest Discohair Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) Hi Jock we are staying at Hotel Novotel London Grenwich , got a good deal have look on their sight. iIt was meant to be a surprise , but had to tell him in case he booked it as well. love Elaine Edited August 13, 2014 by Discohair
Sean Hampsey Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 Who's there on Thursday? Must admit, pretty excited too! Sean
Kev Cane Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 Who's there on Thursday? Must admit, pretty excited too! Sean Me and the wife looking to be there on the Friday Sean, she is already in London with work on the Thursday so I am going down after work on Thursday night to get to the Friday show, all being well we can get tickets that is Kev 1
El Corol Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 Friday night here,..........Soul Source members meet up?
Tfk Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) Were heading down from our hills in The Wild West of Scotland for this goodie ... tfk Edited August 14, 2014 by tfk 2
Guest Carl Dixon Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) I'll be there Friday! Looky looky, I have a picture of the current musician line up...... Edited August 14, 2014 by Carl Dixon
El Corol Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 I'll be there Friday! Looky looky, I have a picture of the current musician line up...... Are they all working in a hospital on the side?
Guest Carl Dixon Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 Well, it could be a smooth operation! They know the drill.
Guest Soulfulhammer Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 Saw them in approx 73 or 74, if there are half as good it would still be a treat. Wildflower did it for me at the time.
Ian Williams Posted August 17, 2014 Posted August 17, 2014 We're going too - absolutely cannot wait! Staying over in Southwark so only a short trip down. See you all there
Shawky Posted August 17, 2014 Posted August 17, 2014 Can't wait it's gonna be so good. Could not miss one of soul music's legends.
Tsu Tomatoes Posted August 17, 2014 Posted August 17, 2014 Friday here too. I'll be taking the day off, so a few early beers will be on the cards
WendyTinley Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 Can we have a role call for Friday and if anyone wants to meet up for a pre-concert drink then shout out! Me and the ex are going and it would be great to meet up with other folk. :-) 1
Anais nin Carms Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 Thursday night for us , getting excited now
cress Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 Me and the wife looking to be there on the Friday Sean, she is already in London with work on the Thursday so I am going down after work on Thursday night to get to the Friday show, all being well we can get tickets that is Kev King Kev how you doing m8? Saw these in 2010 in Nevada met Mike Lofthouse & his lady there ! ( only , "white folk " in the building ) one of the best ive ever seen sure you and the good lady will have a great night , Adios for now Cress 2
Kev Cane Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 King Kev how you doing m8? Saw these in 2010 in Nevada met Mike Lofthouse & his lady there ! ( only , "white folk " in the building ) one of the best ive ever seen sure you and the good lady will have a great night , Adios for now Cress Ey up Cress How goes it, gutted to say I can't make this now, and there goes my chance to see one of the greatest groups ever cos I reckon they won't be back, bet you had a great time in Nevada, the Lofty's are great folk. Hope you are well mate and getting out more than I am Best Kev 1
Guest Dave Ward Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 Saw these guys late seventies at WC and then on the Sunday at the Ritz All-dayer, best live act I ever saw, get in!
phillyDaveG Posted September 1, 2014 Author Posted September 1, 2014 Generally have a few beers in the Slug & Lettuce inside the dome beforehand, opposite the little O2 - c u at the bar 2
cress Posted September 2, 2014 Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) Ey up Cress How goes it, gutted to say I can't make this now, and there goes my chance to see one of the greatest groups ever cos I reckon they won't be back, bet you had a great time in Nevada, the Lofty's are great folk. Hope you are well mate and getting out more than I am Best Kev You Aycliffe lot are getting worse for stopping in and counting your poke ££££ , missing these m8 one of the BEST ,we are away else would of been there mesel , Keep it real m8 Till nxt time Cress Edited September 2, 2014 by cress
Guest Carl Dixon Posted September 2, 2014 Posted September 2, 2014 There are a number of food and drink areas at the O2, so those wishing to meet up, maybe we could suggest a venue nearer the time? There are a couple of little shops I believe, one sells the best thing since candy. I once went in for the second time and they never forget you.
Daved Posted September 5, 2014 Posted September 5, 2014 Two weeks to go. Here's a new release that might get you in the mood. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssoxXkEPLHs
Stevegods Posted September 5, 2014 Posted September 5, 2014 Thanks for that Dave .... nice one ...Got my tickets a while ago .. and taking my original 70's programme when they toured with Billy Paul and The Intruders .. never know ..might try and get it signed
WendyTinley Posted September 20, 2014 Posted September 20, 2014 So who went and did you enjoy it... Graham and I thought the O'Jays were absolutely brilliant!! Eddie has still got it! 1
Guest Carl Dixon Posted September 20, 2014 Posted September 20, 2014 Yes, I did. They were great. I think somebody gave Eddie the lyrics to 'Looky looky' and asked him to sing it. He then engaged with the audience and mentioned somebody had asked for 'I dig your act' also. It was a fabulous banter. He said only in this country would know about the songs. His voice is top. I loved it. He is 72 years old. Great energy from a pro.
Stevegods Posted September 21, 2014 Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) After watching Jules Holland , I was a bit apprehensive of what kind of a performance they would give us , as I didn't think it was that great . I didn't think Jules's piano playing helped ... and it didn't sound as big a sound as it should .. Needn't and shouldn't have worried at all . They where MASSIVE .... one of my gigs of the year ... and i get to a few .. Eddie stated a little throaty I thought , but at 72 ... you can't blame him ..and wow ..has he still got it ... and at one point he wanted to slow it down .. and sing a couple of ballads but the crowd didn't want that , so he introduced the band instead to give them a rest , although he did have to ask one guy in the band what his name was ... Flip I forget half way up the stairs , what I'm going up for ..!! Match their performance with some fantastic old tunes both before and after from the DJ's ......a very knowledgeable and typically soul friendly crowd ( except for one drunk guy and his younger girlfriend who he wanted to push to the front )..... made the whole evening a memorable one and I'm so glad i stumped up the £50 + for the ticket .. Ticket prices are going up and up ... but most of the gigs at Ronnie Scott's are this price so ... All I can say is come back soon guys , as id be first in line for another ticket ...and as one of my favourite tunes on the night goes ....... " Encore " Cheryl Lynn !!! *****MASSIVE ***** Edited September 21, 2014 by stevegods 2
Tfk Posted September 21, 2014 Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) They were just fantastic on Friday night .... "Loving you " trim.D267F499-01F5-4396-970A-C7FE5A488297.MOV Edited September 21, 2014 by tfk 2
Popular Post Stevegods Posted September 21, 2014 Popular Post Posted September 21, 2014 Love the vid ... Tfk ... but those tickets upstairs where way expensive ..and nothing like the atmosphere downstairs .... you can never beat being downstairs standing at any venue ... unless you have a problem standing I was there Friday ... and it was a truly special night ... really hope they dont leave it that long before they come back ... Lets get them to Prestatyn next year ... !!!!!!!!!!! 4
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