Galway gig

lod · 07-14-2015, 12:12 PM

Who wants to meet up??? Getting excited already, after the Iveagh gig being so amazing. .Don't think I'll get sitting beside Damien's mammy and granny again this gig !!

lod · 07-14-2015, 08:52 PM

Is nobody going to Galway???

Wheels · 07-14-2015, 09:01 PM

I know there is a gang going... they've probably not been online today

lod · 07-14-2015, 10:28 PM

Thanks.. Ah maybe tomorrow so..Having missed them all in the Iveagh, don't wanna miss another chance!!

verenita · 07-15-2015, 12:39 PM

Linda, pm me you phone number cause I lost it. The guys are enjoying the West Coast between gigs

so I doubt they'll be online. See you tomorrow!

cuuliem · 07-15-2015, 02:51 PM

PM your phone number. We should be checkin in by 6pm. Picking up a friend or two around 7pm today

Claude · 07-16-2015, 10:06 AM

Have a lot of FUN,
you lucky people there in Galway !

lod · 07-16-2015, 05:10 PM

The sun is trying to peep through the clouds! The excitement is building... Damien here we come.......

borneoman · 07-16-2015, 11:04 PM

setlist:
I Remember
Older chests
The box
9 crimes
Woman like a man
Trusty & True (only first half)
The greatest bastard
Elephant (stopped after a few seconds to tell people to shut up and hope he didn´+t understand people paying to go to a festival to talk)
Eskimo
Long Long Way
Colour me In
Amie
The blower´s daughter
Cannonball
Volcano

encore:
It takes a lot to know a man

borneoman · 07-16-2015, 11:06 PM

worst audience ever, Damo was so pissed off, he only talked once to tell people to shut up

but after that he lost it and wasn´t really there

but at least we got ESKIMO

which he clearly played for us

Claude · 07-16-2015, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by borneoman

setlist:
I Remember
Older chests
The box
9 crimes
Woman like a man
Trusty & True (only first half)
The greatest bastard
Elephant (stopped after a few seconds to tell people to shut up and hope he didn´+t understand people paying to go to a festival to talk)
Eskimo
Long Long Way
Colour me In
Amie
The blower´s daughter
Cannonball
Volcano

encore:
It takes a lot to know a man

Thanks for the Setlist !
Too bad about the people's talking....

borneoman · 07-16-2015, 11:14 PM

setlist on paper is amazing but he played like if he wasn´t there, painful for here to be there, painful for us to watch

for sure he will never play Galway ever again and I would´t go there for a gig either

mikerennie · 07-17-2015, 12:47 AM

That sucks! Nothing worse than a ****ty audience.

Eskimo was a nice treat though.

lod · 07-17-2015, 01:02 AM

I am rarely embarrassed to be Irish. In fact I'm usually v proud of my nationality.. And my heritage.
I love our unique qualities and our poetry and music. i love that a little country like mine has bred some of the world's best musicians, Damien Rice amoung them...but.. How I cringed tonight.. Frm the opening track people carried on like there was no-one on stage, particularly bad down the back where the seating for disability was...when you come to see an artist like Damien, you have to respect the quietness and nuances of his performance.. When he said it was like a cattle market, rather than a gig, I felt his annoyance.. The lovely Scottish couple beside me were seeing him for the first time, and I was extolling his virtues, saying how amazing he is live after the wonderful Iveagh Gardens gig, but tonight I was so uncomfortable..
And angry .. I thought he was going to walk off...he just closed down, no funny stories, no chat, nothing.. He went into automatic mode and we were the losers.. People continued to take selfies and chat during even the quietest moments and ruined it for me and others. i wished I could have stood at the front with other true fans and at least felt the positivity... Yes it's arts week, and yes its the big top, but show the artist and your fellow audience members some respect please Galway!!!! I heard people saying it's not the right venue for him, not the right artist for the festival BUT people knew who they were coming to see...and giving out about the bar closing. Arrggghhh.. Imagine how much worse it would have been??? The mind boggles....I feel half the audience must have been there on a freebie after drinking sessions for the festival and didn't care who played. I wish I had kept my memories of the fantastic gig that was the Iveagh Gardens... Whoever said Irish audiences are the best....they're talking through their arse after that shambles.. I would love to have hugged him after cos I'm sure he's so pissed off...such a shame that this was allowed happen, security didn't give a crap....I love Damien and he deserved to be listened to tonight.. What should have been amazing wasn't... Sorry for the rambling.. Lovely to meet Vere and Co after, albeit briefly and I almost feel like I should apologise for the behaviour that went on......I'm going to bed without a smile and happy memories like Sunday....and deflation not a great emotion...to all the Eskimo friends who travelled, it's a shame what happened.... Maybe emails to Damienrice.com are in order!????

Circa1992 · 07-17-2015, 04:31 AM

Aw, I'm so sorry you guys had a lousy time at a Damien concert! And I'm sorry the awful audience affected his performance. Like Damien, I also cannot understand why people spend money to go to a concert to be disrespectful to both artist and others in the audience.

Lys · 07-17-2015, 05:59 AM

Sorry to hear this, guys. Like lod says...the mind boggles...I really don't understand why come to a gig just to load yourself with booze and talk to friends??? Surely there's pubs for that????

The man is giving his 100% and then some, and you feel it's more important to take a effing selfie?!

Really looking forward to seated gigs to come...

carrroline · 07-17-2015, 08:41 AM

I felt so sorry for the guy.
He really tried, but even in the front row the constant murmur was almost unbearable.
I can only imagine what that feels like when you're on stage.
When he had to stop trusty and true, because no one was listening and the sound of the harmonium was completely drowned out by the audience, I was certain that he would just leave the stage and not come back. It was heartbreaking.
But he stuck with it and finished his set.

Eskimo was beautiful, it seemed to really fit the situation as well.
As for the rest of his performance, he gave it his best, but under these circumstances, any one would have a hard time to lay out their souls on stage.

Let's try to forget this gig, and look back on the incredible nights in Dublin and Cork.

If you read this, Damien (I know he doesn't, but I want to say it anyway), thanks for trying!

Lys · 07-17-2015, 09:07 AM

I know I shouldn't bother, but couldn't help reacting to this ...https://www.reddit.com/r/ireland/com...medium=twitter

Wheels · 07-17-2015, 09:13 AM

Wow, that's crazy. Cork was in a big top too but the audience was amazing. Even for Colm beforehand, the crowd all came in and you could hear a pin drop (nearly).

Quote:

Originally Posted by borneoman

but at least we got ESKIMO

which he clearly played for us

Quote:

Originally Posted by carrroline

Eskimo was beautiful, it seemed to really fit the situation as well.

That at least sounds like a great moment. I'm sure Damien recognised the faces in the front row... and it helped him through it.

Damien should buy a venue in Cork and just play here every night :-D

Wheels · 07-17-2015, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lys

I know I shouldn't bother, but couldn't help reacting to this ...https://www.reddit.com/r/ireland/com...medium=twitter

Well said

Caticat · 07-17-2015, 09:35 AM

Thanks for the setlist. Wow ! You got Eskimo...

I feel so sorry for the "indelicate" audience.
It reminds me a showcase in Paris, at Le chalet des Iles, on november.
There was a lot of noise and he was in a bad mood...

I'll be in Lyon, Paris and Lucerne during next days.
I wish we'll share great moments...

Claude · 07-17-2015, 10:33 AM

Yes the same for me,
so sad...

I just hope it will not be the same in Lyon !
...
(i think no problem for Paris and Lucerne)

eva_arg · 07-17-2015, 10:58 AM

chatters suuuuuuuck. I don't get people that go to a gig to drink, chat and take f**** selfies. So disrespectful for the artist and those who are actually there to enjoy the music :S

lod · 07-17-2015, 12:30 PM

Seems the argument is divided between the " don't tell us what to.do,we're entitled to drink, chat etc brigade.... And us true fans whose night was ruined by the inconsiderate behaviour.... . That's what's coming across on the Anton Savage show on today fm this morning, and boards.ie and reddit etc...

Any there any Eskimos in Galway still, who'd like to meet??

Wheels · 07-17-2015, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eva_arg

chatters suuuuuuuck. I don't get people that go to a gig to drink, chat and take f**** selfies. So disrespectful for the artist and those who are actually there to enjoy the music :S

Yeah, so strange... would they do it at the cinema? at a play? at a classical concert? It's respect for everyone else who paid even more than for the artist.

Wheels · 07-17-2015, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lod

Seems the argument is divided between the " don't tell us what to.do,we're entitled to drink, chat etc brigade....

I'd argue with them on that one all day long... If they did that in the cinema they'd be kicked out, how can they say a concert is any different?

lod · 07-17-2015, 12:41 PM

I'm with you, I'm just saying that's the attitude that's coming across in the media... I wish last night could have been the night I'd thought it would be...

Lys · 07-17-2015, 02:13 PM

Some thoughts in the media...

http://www.goss.ie/2015/07/damien-ri...uring-his-gig/

https://twitter.com/JohnMulhollands/...346496/photo/1

http://www.dailyedge.ie/damien-rice-...medium=twitter

damien lisa · 07-17-2015, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lys

http://www.dailyedge.ie/damien-rice-...medium=twitter

well...

carrroline · 07-17-2015, 03:11 PM

Good to see that they're quoting a couple of eskimos as well though

07-14-2015, 12:12 PM	#1
lod Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 130	Galway gig Who wants to meet up??? Getting excited already, after the Iveagh gig being so amazing. .Don't think I'll get sitting beside Damien's mammy and granny again this gig !!

07-14-2015, 09:01 PM	#3
Wheels Eskimo Enigma Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Peoples Republic of Cork Posts: 7,900	I know there is a gang going... they've probably not been online today __________________

07-15-2015, 12:39 PM	#5
verenita ... trusty and true ... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Argentina Posts: 6,387	Linda, pm me you phone number cause I lost it. The guys are enjoying the West Coast between gigs so I doubt they'll be online. See you tomorrow! __________________ ["Read me your favourite line": "No podía sucederme nada peor –pensaba aquel amigo–: tengo el alma delicada."]

07-16-2015, 11:04 PM	#9
borneoman Insane Eskimo Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 6,151	setlist: I Remember Older chests The box 9 crimes Woman like a man Trusty & True (only first half) The greatest bastard Elephant (stopped after a few seconds to tell people to shut up and hope he didn´+t understand people paying to go to a festival to talk) Eskimo Long Long Way Colour me In Amie The blower´s daughter Cannonball Volcano encore: It takes a lot to know a man __________________ I made you laugh, I made you cry, I made you open up your eyes, didn't I?

07-16-2015, 11:06 PM	#10
borneoman Insane Eskimo Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 6,151	worst audience ever, Damo was so pissed off, he only talked once to tell people to shut up but after that he lost it and wasn´t really there but at least we got ESKIMO which he clearly played for us __________________ I made you laugh, I made you cry, I made you open up your eyes, didn't I?

07-14-2015, 08:52 PM	#2
lod Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 130	Is nobody going to Galway???

07-14-2015, 10:28 PM	#4
lod Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 130	Thanks.. Ah maybe tomorrow so..Having missed them all in the Iveagh, don't wanna miss another chance!!

07-15-2015, 02:51 PM	#6
cuuliem Eskimo Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montpellier France Posts: 341	PM your phone number. We should be checkin in by 6pm. Picking up a friend or two around 7pm today

07-16-2015, 10:06 AM	#7
Claude Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 783	Have a lot of FUN, you lucky people there in Galway !

07-16-2015, 05:10 PM	#8
lod Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 130	The sun is trying to peep through the clouds! The excitement is building... Damien here we come.......

07-16-2015, 11:14 PM	#12
borneoman Insane Eskimo Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 6,151	setlist on paper is amazing but he played like if he wasn´t there, painful for here to be there, painful for us to watch for sure he will never play Galway ever again and I would´t go there for a gig either __________________ I made you laugh, I made you cry, I made you open up your eyes, didn't I?

07-17-2015, 12:47 AM	#13
mikerennie Eskimo Regular Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 197	That sucks! Nothing worse than a ****ty audience. Eskimo was a nice treat though.

07-17-2015, 01:02 AM	#14
lod Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 130	I am rarely embarrassed to be Irish. In fact I'm usually v proud of my nationality.. And my heritage. I love our unique qualities and our poetry and music. i love that a little country like mine has bred some of the world's best musicians, Damien Rice amoung them...but.. How I cringed tonight.. Frm the opening track people carried on like there was no-one on stage, particularly bad down the back where the seating for disability was...when you come to see an artist like Damien, you have to respect the quietness and nuances of his performance.. When he said it was like a cattle market, rather than a gig, I felt his annoyance.. The lovely Scottish couple beside me were seeing him for the first time, and I was extolling his virtues, saying how amazing he is live after the wonderful Iveagh Gardens gig, but tonight I was so uncomfortable.. And angry .. I thought he was going to walk off...he just closed down, no funny stories, no chat, nothing.. He went into automatic mode and we were the losers.. People continued to take selfies and chat during even the quietest moments and ruined it for me and others. i wished I could have stood at the front with other true fans and at least felt the positivity... Yes it's arts week, and yes its the big top, but show the artist and your fellow audience members some respect please Galway!!!! I heard people saying it's not the right venue for him, not the right artist for the festival BUT people knew who they were coming to see...and giving out about the bar closing. Arrggghhh.. Imagine how much worse it would have been??? The mind boggles....I feel half the audience must have been there on a freebie after drinking sessions for the festival and didn't care who played. I wish I had kept my memories of the fantastic gig that was the Iveagh Gardens... Whoever said Irish audiences are the best....they're talking through their arse after that shambles.. I would love to have hugged him after cos I'm sure he's so pissed off...such a shame that this was allowed happen, security didn't give a crap....I love Damien and he deserved to be listened to tonight.. What should have been amazing wasn't... Sorry for the rambling.. Lovely to meet Vere and Co after, albeit briefly and I almost feel like I should apologise for the behaviour that went on......I'm going to bed without a smile and happy memories like Sunday....and deflation not a great emotion...to all the Eskimo friends who travelled, it's a shame what happened.... Maybe emails to Damienrice.com are in order!???? Last edited by lod; 07-17-2015 at 01:08 AM.

07-17-2015, 04:31 AM	#15
Circa1992 Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 186	Aw, I'm so sorry you guys had a lousy time at a Damien concert! And I'm sorry the awful audience affected his performance. Like Damien, I also cannot understand why people spend money to go to a concert to be disrespectful to both artist and others in the audience.

07-17-2015, 05:59 AM	#16
Lys Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 168	Sorry to hear this, guys. Like lod says...the mind boggles...I really don't understand why come to a gig just to load yourself with booze and talk to friends??? Surely there's pubs for that???? The man is giving his 100% and then some, and you feel it's more important to take a effing selfie?! Really looking forward to seated gigs to come... __________________ “I feel on fire. I’m going to be knocking out records now left, right and centre.”

07-17-2015, 08:41 AM	#17
carrroline person Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,306	I felt so sorry for the guy. He really tried, but even in the front row the constant murmur was almost unbearable. I can only imagine what that feels like when you're on stage. When he had to stop trusty and true, because no one was listening and the sound of the harmonium was completely drowned out by the audience, I was certain that he would just leave the stage and not come back. It was heartbreaking. But he stuck with it and finished his set. Eskimo was beautiful, it seemed to really fit the situation as well. As for the rest of his performance, he gave it his best, but under these circumstances, any one would have a hard time to lay out their souls on stage. Let's try to forget this gig, and look back on the incredible nights in Dublin and Cork. If you read this, Damien (I know he doesn't, but I want to say it anyway), thanks for trying!

07-17-2015, 09:07 AM	#18
Lys Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 168	I know I shouldn't bother, but couldn't help reacting to this ...https://www.reddit.com/r/ireland/com...medium=twitter __________________ “I feel on fire. I’m going to be knocking out records now left, right and centre.”

07-17-2015, 09:35 AM	#21
Caticat Eskimo Baby Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Grenoble, France Posts: 11	Thanks for the setlist. Wow ! You got Eskimo... I feel so sorry for the "indelicate" audience. It reminds me a showcase in Paris, at Le chalet des Iles, on november. There was a lot of noise and he was in a bad mood... I'll be in Lyon, Paris and Lucerne during next days. I wish we'll share great moments...

07-17-2015, 10:33 AM	#22
Claude Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 783	Yes the same for me, so sad... I just hope it will not be the same in Lyon ! ... (i think no problem for Paris and Lucerne)

07-17-2015, 10:58 AM	#23
eva_arg Eskimo Regular Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Argentina Posts: 1,795	chatters suuuuuuuck. I don't get people that go to a gig to drink, chat and take f**** selfies. So disrespectful for the artist and those who are actually there to enjoy the music :S __________________

07-17-2015, 12:30 PM	#24
lod Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 130	Seems the argument is divided between the " don't tell us what to.do,we're entitled to drink, chat etc brigade.... And us true fans whose night was ruined by the inconsiderate behaviour.... . That's what's coming across on the Anton Savage show on today fm this morning, and boards.ie and reddit etc... Any there any Eskimos in Galway still, who'd like to meet??

07-17-2015, 12:41 PM	#27
lod Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 130	I'm with you, I'm just saying that's the attitude that's coming across in the media... I wish last night could have been the night I'd thought it would be...

07-17-2015, 02:13 PM	#28
Lys Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 168	Some thoughts in the media... http://www.goss.ie/2015/07/damien-ri...uring-his-gig/ https://twitter.com/JohnMulhollands/...346496/photo/1 http://www.dailyedge.ie/damien-rice-...medium=twitter __________________ “I feel on fire. I’m going to be knocking out records now left, right and centre.”

07-17-2015, 03:11 PM	#30
carrroline person Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,306	Good to see that they're quoting a couple of eskimos as well though Last edited by carrroline; 07-17-2015 at 03:13 PM.