Brussels, April 22nd

Obviousman · 18 Apr 2006, 19:32

Don't have a clue either, haven't been there before TBH. Koen, Iz?

fddkbe · 18 Apr 2006, 19:46

Crap - they never had an opening act on their Belgian shows - indeed catching the last train will mean missing out on the last part of the show ...

kazamel · 19 Apr 2006, 16:10

tickets for sale at ebay (not from me)

http://cgi.benl.ebay.be/THE-SISTERS-OF- ... dZViewItem

(and only 1.99 euro right now...)

radiojamaica · 19 Apr 2006, 16:54

There's loads of bars/cafÃ©s to visit within crawling distance from the AB. A nice cafÃ© is El Metteko(Anspachlaan 88 ), between de Beurs/la Bourse and the AB. An old school style place with mirrors on tha walls, darkbrown colours, wood all over & a very mixed crowd

. You can have a drink or some nice things to eat too... I kinda like it

Another groovy place (for the slightly high brow kinda cats) is the Falstaff. Legendary in the sixties when it became thÃ© hangout-place for the beat generation. Art Nouveau/Jugendstil all the way and apparently there's a gateway to another dimension over there... which is cool

Today it's mainly visited by elderly people who get their coffee

. Still worth a visit (but pretty expensive!!).

If you go in one of the streets right across the AB (on the opposite side of the Anspachlaan that is), there are loads of nice & cosy pubs, cocktailbars and what more.

Well, do what ya like with this info... I'll probably be too late for the pre- gig thingies anyway...

Izzy HaveMercy · 19 Apr 2006, 17:28

radiojamaica wrote: Another groovy place (for the slightly high brow kinda cats) is the Falstaff. Legendary in the sixties when it became thÃ© hangout-place for the beat generation. Art Nouveau/Jugendstil all the way and apparently there's a gateway to another dimension over there... which is cool Today it's mainly visited by elderly people who get their coffee . Still worth a visit (but pretty expensive!!).

It is indeed a lovely place, with a nice service and lovely design (ain't it Horta, by the way?)

I went there for a drink with our gig, but on a Sat night, it becomes quite crowdy with a lot of posh 40-years-old and their dates/secretaries/whatever.

But it is a good place to have a drink and a snack, while not being expensive (at least not more expensive than the rest of Brussels), AND it is within a minute of the AB (just around the corner, in fact, next to the Beursschouwburg)

For me, I fear there will not be a meeting beforehand, as we are with the Gang from Lier. We go straight in. We don't muck around.

IZ.

Obviousman · 19 Apr 2006, 17:36

Falstaff is okay with me, though I like to be in on time as well. I'll be around in the early afternoon I presume.

You'll recognise me

radiojamaica · 19 Apr 2006, 17:40

Izzy HaveMercy wrote: It is indeed a lovely place, with a nice service and lovely design (ain't it Horta, by the way?) I went there for a drink with our gig, but on a Sat night, it becomes quite crowdy with a lot of posh 40-years-old and their dates/secretaries/whatever.

But it is a good place to have a drink and a snack, while not being expensive (at least not more expensive than the rest of Brussels), AND it is within a minute of the AB (just around the corner, in fact, next to the Beursschouwburg)

For me, I fear there will not be a meeting beforehand, as we are with the Gang from Lier. We go straight in. We don't muck around.

IZ.

Yeah, that Horta chap really had it coming

and thanx Izzy for pointing out where the Falstaff is located... I forgot to put that in my message

Thank you for reading

christophe · 19 Apr 2006, 17:47

Obviousman wrote:Falstaff is okay with me, though I like to be in on time as well. I'll be around in the early afternoon I presume.

You'll recognise me

thats what i'm aiming for myself but I hope I will get some sleep the night/morning before

radiojamaica · 19 Apr 2006, 17:51

christophe wrote:thats what i'm aiming for myself but I hope I will get some sleep the night/morning before

any wild plans on Friday night, Christophe?

christophe · 19 Apr 2006, 18:12

radiojamaica wrote:
christophe wrote:thats what i'm aiming for myself but I hope I will get some sleep the night/morning before
any wild plans on Friday night, Christophe?

I appear to be invited to see Akira, but I donâ€™t know if its going to be before of after the party

Scardwel · 20 Apr 2006, 19:22

Right I've decided I'm going to this one so hopefully I'll see some of you at the pre-show, the show and the aftershow of course!

christophe · 21 Apr 2006, 16:52

Scardwel wrote:Right I've decided I'm going to this one so hopefully I'll see some of you at the pre-show, the show and the aftershow of course!

oi

Obviousman · 22 Apr 2006, 08:08

Tonight is the night

I know I'm ready, are you guys?

Badlander · 22 Apr 2006, 09:10

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, have a good time and keep us informed !

Izzy HaveMercy · 22 Apr 2006, 10:23

We will arrive somewhere 19:44 at Brussels Central. Any concrete plans already? Not really bothering to see Nihil, I'm afraid...

AB foyer or another place?

IZ.

Obviousman · 22 Apr 2006, 11:19

I'll just go to the AB foyer, I guess. I'm leaving here at about two or three o'clock. So see you there

I'll have to go and see Nihil if I want a good spot I'm affraid though...

Powerslave · 22 Apr 2006, 12:38

URGENT

ONE OF MY FRIENDS GOT SICK FOR TONIGHT. I HAVE ONE TICKET TO SALE.

NO BLACK MARKET!!!!

I'LL SELL IT AT THE PRICE I BOUGHT IT : 35â‚¬

THE PLACE WILL GO TO THE FIRST WHO CONTACT ME VIA PERSONAL MESSAGE

Powerslave · 22 Apr 2006, 12:59

Sold, thnx

MadameButterfly · 22 Apr 2006, 13:03

Have a fabulous time people!

And a top nite out!

doc P · 22 Apr 2006, 16:24

enjoy you guys

Ozpat · 22 Apr 2006, 22:35

Looking forward to your reviews!

Badlander · 22 Apr 2006, 22:37

Yeah, it's getting late.

randdebiel² · 22 Apr 2006, 22:48

great gig, too short

doc P · 22 Apr 2006, 23:39

randdebielÂ² wrote:great gig, too short

and that is supposed to mean?

frederik · 23 Apr 2006, 00:19

Just got back from Brussels

The setlist was the same as the Paris gig except for "Will I Dream" who was not played

During â€œDominionâ€�, there was a technical problem and

stopped singing for a moment during the first part.

The guitar work from Benn during "We are the same Suzanne" was really rocking!! So was the audience.

Also there was a lot of smoke (maybe too much). I was on the first row and during parts of the show they were really unvisible, but I didn't mind. The sound was pretty good, although

' voice was sometimes not so clear. Maybe the audience was singing too loud so he couldn't be heard at times.

My girlfriend also got the plectrum from Benn, which was

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