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Post by therockdoctor on Dec 4, 2016 9:07:54 GMT
Quo returned to the Heineken Hall in Amsterdam on 2nd December, a venue that's treated them very well over the years and once again the Dutch (and international) fan community did them proud, selling it out very quickly.
The arena/entertainment precinct was busy by mid-afternoon, with the Quo tour buses and trucks parked just out the back of the arena. The Grolsch pub next door to the arena became the natural meeting spot for fans and we enjoyed a good few hours in there catching up with friends from the UK, Belgium, Netherlands and Germany. With the queue forming early, we gave up on the idea of being anywhere near the front for this one, choosing instead to make the most of the rare chance to socialize with these Quo friends from far and wide.
Heading into the venue at about 7pm, it was already heaving and the standing floor area was packed. We weaved our way to a spot about 15 rows back dead centre and caught some of the support band's performance, a young UK outfit called Laurence Jones who describe themselves as a "Blues rock sensation". They actually played well and it was rocky enough with a blues edge to be of interest to a Quo audience, so they got a decent reception (though nothing like the involvement we witnessed with Uriah Heep during the German tour).
Quo took the stage a little later than usual and the arena was literally packed to the rafters by the time they wandered casually onto the stage. The floor was packed and the two levels of tiered seating were also crammed full.
There's no doubt that a brilliant audience fuels great Quo gigs and they couldn't have asked for more, with the packed Heineken Hall rocking from start to finish. Quo responded well to this enthusiasm and, though of course there were no setlist changes, they upped their game a notch or two to reward the efforts of the boisterous crowd. The "big" songs got huge reactions at this gig and watching the performance from further back than usual gave us an appreciation for the great sound (that this venue is famous for) and impressive lighting show.
This gig was definitely a highlight of my recent touring and showed how popular the band still are in the Netherlands. Hopefully the live recording of this gig manages to capture the amazing atmosphere. It was smiling faces everywhere and the great socializing before, during and after the gig made this a very special night. Next stop Paris.
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Post by vivfromcov on Dec 4, 2016 9:43:01 GMT
Until now I had given you the fools pardon...but it is now confirmed that you are firmly within the Porter 'publicity'/propaganda camp... "loyal fans making the effort to support Quo."!!!!! Give it a break please. Loyal fans is pushing it, I agree. The majority will be folk who know the name, like the hits, go to lots of gigs by 'classic' bands and care much less than we do about the authenticity of the lineup. ''Tis the way things are with not just Quo. Kiss for example. To be fair, the Dutch fans are legendary from what I've read and an entirely different audience to the casual UK fans that attend the shows here. In fact, as sometimes the audience 'makes' a show, it might have even made up for the fact that Rick wasn't there.... ? |
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Post by whoaskedyou on Dec 4, 2016 9:59:57 GMT
Pleased you enjoyed it.
Everybody is entitled to their view..I suspect for you it may well be different..I don't think it is just about the gig....you are by the looks of things well travelled..enjoy taking in the area / place way before the show..and get there early to meet up with frends or get a glimpse of the band members...etc etc...a whole day out...perhaps?
Have been to this Heineken Hall..would imagine it would be a good vibe at a concert..any decent show etc.
Purely on a gig basis..I just don't want to see Quo without Rick at the moment..that is where my loyalty is at this time.
If I go and see Quo generally I just pop and have a quick drink beforehand...except at the Hammersmith FF gigs where I did make an afternoon of it with Stated Quo in the afternoon.
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Post by lefty on Dec 4, 2016 10:43:11 GMT
Hello all, I also enjoyed the last gig in Amsterdam. I lost counting, but from 1976 till now more than 200. I loved the older, the old, the new, the newest and current Quo. Of course it is a pity that Rick stoped, Richie Malone is doing a good job!! I think that we (all types of Quo fans) must be happy that we still can visit QUO concerts. The sold out show in Amsterdam was great, best Hold You Back intro from the Dutchies ever. I can understand that some of us can't handle the current Quo. Fine, close the door and enjoy the lovely hugh (older) Quo catalogue.
Quo greetings,
Lefty
It was nice meeting you Lee, after so many years!!
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Post by unspokenwords on Dec 4, 2016 13:28:21 GMT
Until now I had given you the fools pardon...but it is now confirmed that you are firmly within the Porter 'publicity'/propaganda camp... "loyal fans making the effort to support Quo."!!!!! Give it a break please. I think it must be hard for fans who are upset that Quo are going down this route to see that other fans are still getting something out the gigs. I can't say I'm that thrilled but I do enjoy reading the reviews. I'm still a Quo fan after all. But if 7 - 8000 people are going to all these gigs and having a good time, we have to accept that this form of Quo is working for some. They already have a decent crowd and they don't need to drum up trade here. Its hard, I understand, but please don't insult the intelligence of this long time Quo fan. As per 4th Chord post to deepthroat in the Munich gig thread. Your view is a bit harsh. I have in previous posts recognised the ability of Francis Rossi's current band to pull a crowd and also how glad I was that people enjoyed this. To each their own etc.,etc., However I am entitled to the OPINION that the people have been hoodwinked and delusory if they fall for the title/name of the band used, 'last of' 'end of the road' etc, rubbish and when the language used in the post refers to 'territory' and comes across as very 'marketing' in tone I am entitled to express this OPINION. I am entitled to an OPINION on what the 'loyal' fans think they are attending whilst respecting that they enjoyed it. It is not however Status Quo and...that is a FACT. |
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Post by unspokenwords on Dec 4, 2016 15:14:43 GMT
The Francis Rossi band to myself are a light weight family entertainment show that depend on the nostalgia of the band that he was once a part of and nothing more. It is however a lie and deceitful to call it Status Quo. He actually dislikes the music and has openly stated that he does not understand those that do (without calling them morons or lamebrains, but he implies it) but does not have the back bone to go out and play the music he wants. The audience are watching some one who does not believe in what they believe in and as such is a bit of a con artist really.
This therefore raises the question of what actually the 'loyal' fans are loyal to? Is it the 25% of Status Quo lost when Coghlan departed, the 25% that left when Lancaster was shafted or the 25% when Parfitt departed for health reasons or the 25% of the charlatan Rossi who does not actually like the 'nostalgia' that is Quo but will continue to sell it under the banner if it makes money? Status Quo was made of 4 inseparable parts of equal importance and to be 'loyal' to a lingering part is not loyalty at all but some thing completely different but I don't want to appear insult the intelligence of the people who state this by saying what it actually is. If they say they are loyal to the memory of Quo and that this tribute brings them some satisfaction that is fine but it is not being 'loyal' to Status Quo as the band absolutely no longer exists.
This is strange loyalty. It is like being loyal to your wife by cheating on her with several other people but because you say it is loyal it must be. Status Quo are not a football club or political party where members change and it remains the same, and for example if some thing tragic such as the recent aircraft crash of the Brazilian football club you stay loyal, like you would stay loyal to a village, town or region. In art however you cannot remain loyal to a writer or musician by liking some thing else that states that they are 'Shakespeare' 'The Beatles' 'Elvis' etc., as that is entering tribute fairy land territory and for a Las Vegas type show but it is not being 'loyal' to the original artist.
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Post by Victor on Dec 4, 2016 16:43:23 GMT
The Francis Rossi band to myself are a light weight family entertainment show that depend on the nostalgia of the band that he was once a part of and nothing more. It is however a lie and deceitful to call it Status Quo. He actually dislikes the music and has openly stated that he does not understand those that do (without calling them morons or lamebrains, but he implies it) but does not have the back bone to go out and play the music he wants. The audience are watching some one who does not believe in what they believe in and as such is a bit of a con artist really. This therefore raises the question of what actually the 'loyal' fans are loyal to? Is it the 25% of Status Quo lost when Coghlan departed, the 25% that left when Lancaster was shafted or the 25% when Parfitt departed for health reasons or the 25% of the charlatan Rossi who does not actually like the 'nostalgia' that is Quo but will continue to sell it under the banner if it makes money? Status Quo was made of 4 inseparable parts of equal importance and to be 'loyal' to a lingering part is not loyalty at all but some thing completely different but I don't want to appear insult the intelligence of the people who state this by saying what it actually is. If they say they are loyal to the memory of Quo and that this tribute brings them some satisfaction that is fine but it is not being 'loyal' to Status Quo as the band absolutely no longer exists. This is strange loyalty. It is like being loyal to your wife by cheating on her with several other people but because you say it is loyal it must be. Status Quo are not a football club or political party where members change and it remains the same, and for example if some thing tragic such as the recent aircraft crash of the Brazilian football club you stay loyal, like you would stay loyal to a village, town or region. In art however you cannot remain loyal to a writer or musician by liking some thing else that states that they are 'Shakespeare' 'The Beatles' 'Elvis' etc., as that is entering tribute fairy land territory and for a Las Vegas type show but it is not being 'loyal' to the original artist. Quite a lot of truth in that message. I have a feeling sometimes though that for some reason this is very much emphasized as far as Quo goes which seems a bit strange cos they are not the only band who have only one or not even any original members left and also not the only band who have completely drifted away from what they once did. |
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