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Message from Jet
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July 1st 2008
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Hi everyone,
Full marks to all those who noticed I wasn't at a couple of recent gigs.
I have to explain that I have been getting a bit more chest trouble, probably from all those
years playing in smoke filled venues. The doc has said not to rush back to work, so I think it
wise to take his advice. I'll be back in the hot seat a.s.a.p.. Regards to all and many
thanks to all you well wishers. - jb
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Summer Festivals
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July 1st 2008
REVISED
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July 1st: Kostrzyn, Poland added.
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Fire and Water
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March 16th 2008
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 On 7th April, Edsel Records will be releasing
the 1983 album "Fire and Water" by Dave Greenfield and JJ Burnel. This will be the first time on CD for this work. The catalogue
number will be: EDSS 1020.
This CD is mastered from the original tapes and will include a remix of the single "Rain & Dole & Tea" as a
bonus track. The full track-listing is:
Liberation; Rain & Dole & Tea; Vladimir and Sergei; Le Soir; Trois Pedophiles Pour Eric Sabyr; Dino Rap;
Nuclear Power (Yes Please); Detective Privée; Consequences; Rain & Dole & Tea [Remix].
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New Tabs Book
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March 3rd 2008
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 "The Best of the Stranglers" has just been published by Music Sales. This book is described as containing
"Nineteen hit singles for Guitar Tablature, complete with full lyrics".
The tracks in question are:
(Get A) Grip (On Yourself); 5 Minutes; Always The Sun; Duchess; European Female; Golden Brown; Hanging Around;
Let Me Down Easy; Midnight Summer Dream; Nice 'N' Sleazy; No Mercy; No More Heroes; Norfolk Coast;
Nuclear Device; Peaches; Skin Deep; Something Better Change; Strange Little Girl; Walk On By.
Ordering information can be found at the
Music Room site.
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JJ Tokyo Acoustic Gigs
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February 8th 2008
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JJ will be playing the following solo acoustic shows at the Shinjuku Loft in Tokyo. There may also be
guest artists on the same bill.
Saturday, 8th March - doors open 23:30/start 24:00
Saturday, 15th March - doors open 23:30/start 24:00
Tickets: JPY3,000/advance, JPY3,500/at the door (JPY500 to be paid for one drink). On sale from
Sunday 10th February -- available from Lawson ticket, or Shinjuku Loft.
For more details, contact
Shinjuku Loft.
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Isle of Wight Festival
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February 2nd 2008
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The Isle of Wight Festival has just announced the addition of the Stranglers to their line-up for
Friday June 13th 2008. More information can be found at:
http://www.isleofwightfestival.com/.
Please Note: The above is provided for general information only, as the festival sold
out in December.
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Rattus at the Roundhouse
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January 26th 2008
REVISED
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"Rattus at the Roundhouse" is now available from the official
merchandise site. The material on this region 0 DVD was filmed at the Roundhouse gig on
November 4th 2007, exactly 30 years since their last visit to the venue.
The track-listing for this DVD is:
No More Heroes; Ugly; Bring on the Nubiles; Dead Ringer; Sometimes; Dagenham Dave; Goodbye Toulouse;
Hanging Around; 5 Minutes; Bitching; Burning up Time; I Feel Like a Wog; Straighten Out; Something Better Change;
London Lady; Peaches; Grip; Go Buddy Go. Encore: Spectre of Love; Duchess
Bonus features include backstage soundcheck footage and a photo gallery.
The official merchandise site can be found at: www.stranglers.co.uk
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UPDATE:
A new batch of DVDs is now in stock.
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Europe Coach Tour 2008
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January 26th 2008
REVISED
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A coach trip to see the Stranglers in mainland Europe is currently being planned for 2008.
The format is expected to consist of: a return coach
travel from London; a night in a hotel; and a gig ticket. It is hoped that this will be over a weekend, but
is subject to the band's itinerary.
This trip is being organised by Owen Carne, rather than being an SIS event. Owen would like to
hear from anyone interested in joining this trip at: mib-euro-trip2008@live.co.uk.
UPDATE:
"The list is now nearly at 100 names & everyone who has emailed should have received a confirmation that they've
been added to the mailing list. I'm now awaiting a suitable gig for the trip & I'll be in touch as soon as
there are details of one. Thanks very much for this great response.
Owen"
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Site Access Issues
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December 8th 2007
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For all those currently experiencing problems accessing the Rat's Lair, our ISP has just asked that each one of you do the following:
1. Go to http://whatismyipaddress.com/
2. Send the IP address that is reported to: pem@icdc.com
Use subject line "www.stranglers.net access".
NOTE: This IP report must be done from the PC or network that is having trouble accessing www.stranglers.net.
Please also cc: this email to SIS OnLine at: liggins@telus.net
We realize that many who are actually not able to access the site will not see this post, so please spread
the word and help us get full access restored for everyone as soon as possible.
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Roundhouse Epilogue
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November 10th 2007
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The 4th November 2007 saw the Stranglers playing a gig at the Roundhouse, London, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of
a record-breaking five-night residency at the same venue. As it turned out, the sell-out crowd got to experience the first part of
this gig twice, due to an intermittent MIDI fault.
The set for this show was based on the original Heroes tour 30 years previously, plus an encore, as follows:
No More Heroes; Ugly; Bring on the Nubiles; Dead Ringer; Sometimes; Dagenham Dave; Goodbye Toulouse; Hanging Around (part of);
No More Heroes; Ugly; Bring on the Nubiles; Dead Ringer; Sometimes; Dagenham Dave; Goodbye Toulouse; Hanging Around; 5 Minutes; Bitching;
Burning up Time; I Feel Like a Wog; Straighten Out; Something Better Change; London Lady; Peaches; Grip; Go Buddy Go.
Encore: Spectre of Love; Duchess.
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Buxton Gig
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November 10th 2007
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Date
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City
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Venue
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Tickets
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16th Feb
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Buxton
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Opera House
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0845 127 2190
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No more dates at this time.
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UK November Gigs
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October 25th 2007
REVISED
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October 25th: London and Glasgow sold out: A few tickets remain for Manchester.
Note: The London gig will feature the Heroes set-list from 30 years ago, plus encores.
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Acoustic Shows Belgium/Holland
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October 11th 2007
REVISED
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For these shows, the band will
be joined on stage by percussionist extraordinaire, Neil Sparkes.