Elvis Solo, Basingstoke, Friday 26th June
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Elvis Solo, Basingstoke, Friday 26th June
Thought I should start a thread about the concert in this place comprising a thrilling series of roundabouts that we used to call Basingstoke. Last night of the tour so expecting some demob happy bonhomie from the man as well as a few treats in the set list and guest list - that's if his voice is rising above a croak after all this gigging in the old country. Anyone else taking the ultimate night plunge?
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Re: Elvis Solo, Basingstoke, Friday 26th June
I'll be there !
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Re: Elvis Solo, Basingstoke, Friday 26th June
As will I.
I know So Lacklustre is going as well.
I think we'll see a mini set with the MacManus Brothers and Larkin Poe, as we did at Kew last year.
I know So Lacklustre is going as well.
I think we'll see a mini set with the MacManus Brothers and Larkin Poe, as we did at Kew last year.
Who’s this kid with his mumbo jumbo?
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Re: Elvis Solo, Basingstoke, Friday 26th June
I am not sure we'll see Ruairi and Ronan, or even Ronan. I'll be there to find out though.verbal gymnastics wrote: I think we'll see a mini set with the MacManus Brothers and Larkin Poe, as we did at Kew last year.
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Re: Elvis Solo, Basingstoke, Friday 26th June
I had a crazy idea to come over from Kent to see this show. I have a sister living in Mortimer and wondered whether I'd be able to get there using public transport okay at 11pm at night. Anyone know if this is possible?
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Re: Elvis Solo, Basingstoke, Friday 26th June
Coming over from Kent is not crazy - both me and Goon Squad are going! It does of course depend upon what part of Kent you are in...
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Coming from Canterbury, but I would need to stay over in Mortimer at my sister's house. Need to work out whether that is possible travelling from the venue to Mortimer using the trains.verbal gymnastics wrote:Coming over from Kent is not crazy - both me and Goon Squad are going! It does of course depend upon what part of Kent you are in...
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Re: Elvis Solo, Basingstoke, Friday 26th June
National Rail website says there is a train at 22:55 from Basingstoke to Mortimer (which takes 11 minutes) and another at 23:30 from Basingstoke. Failing that, there is yet another are 00:02 the next day, arriving Mortimer 00:13.FrankieJ wrote:Coming from Canterbury, but I would need to stay over in Mortimer at my sister's house. Need to work out whether that is possible travelling from the venue to Mortimer using the trains.
The venue (IIRC) is a short walk from Basingstoke Railway station, so this looks entirely doable.
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Man out of Time wrote:National Rail website says there is a train at 22:55 from Basingstoke to Mortimer (which takes 11 minutes) and another at 23:30 from Basingstoke. Failing that, there is yet another are 00:02 the next day, arriving Mortimer 00:13.FrankieJ wrote:Coming from Canterbury, but I would need to stay over in Mortimer at my sister's house. Need to work out whether that is possible travelling from the venue to Mortimer using the trains.
The venue (IIRC) is a short walk from Basingstoke Railway station, so this looks entirely doable.
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Nice! Thanks! I haven't come across a decent ticket yet, but if I do I might consider this.
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Re: Elvis Solo, Basingstoke, Friday 26th June
The Anvil is a direct copy of the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury and there isn't a bad seat in the house.
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Re: Elvis Solo, Basingstoke, Friday 26th June
Great turn out already to see the great man back off home. Looking forward to seeing everyone. I treated getting the tickets as a Glastonbury like endeavour to the extent that I ended up being the first person and got centre front row. Dangerous I know as EC does spit when he sings sometimes.
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Re: Elvis Solo, Basingstoke, Friday 26th June
Goon Squad and myself will be joining you in the front row then
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Re: Elvis Solo, Basingstoke, Friday 26th June
Why do the tours always finish at Basingstoke? Any ideas.
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Re: Elvis Solo, Basingstoke, Friday 26th June
If you need to fly instruments or equipment back to New York, it is not far from Basingstoke to Heathrow.sheeptotheslaughter wrote:Why do the tours always finish at Basingstoke? Any ideas.
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Re: Elvis Solo, Basingstoke, Friday 26th June
I will be there with Mrs and Miss SoLack and hopefully BWAP all the way from Prague (Kent pfffft)
Trains leave Bstoke for Mortimer at 2255 and 2330
Trains leave Bstoke for Mortimer at 2255 and 2330
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Re: Elvis Solo, Basingstoke, Friday 26th June
The Anvil website has some travel news, which may affect those of us driving to and from the show on Friday:
" Black Dam improvement - planned June weekend closures
Please note planned closures will occur on M3 Spur Northbound, from junction 6 to the Black Dam roundabout, reducing the Black Dam roundabout to a single lane over the next two weekends. This will allow the construction of a new splitter island at the northern point of the M3 Spur.
The work will take place from:
10pm on Friday 26 June until 5.30am on Monday 29 June
At this time, road users will be advised to use Junctions 7 or 5 as an alternative route into Basingstoke.
Please allow additional time for your journey to The Anvil and The Haymarket while these works take place."
So now you know.
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" Black Dam improvement - planned June weekend closures
Please note planned closures will occur on M3 Spur Northbound, from junction 6 to the Black Dam roundabout, reducing the Black Dam roundabout to a single lane over the next two weekends. This will allow the construction of a new splitter island at the northern point of the M3 Spur.
The work will take place from:
10pm on Friday 26 June until 5.30am on Monday 29 June
At this time, road users will be advised to use Junctions 7 or 5 as an alternative route into Basingstoke.
Please allow additional time for your journey to The Anvil and The Haymarket while these works take place."
So now you know.
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Re: Elvis Solo, Basingstoke, Friday 26th June
Even though the warning says from 10pm the road improvement roadworks between J6 and the town are a bit of a nightmare. I wd allow an extra 30 min if you can. J7 may be a better option - it is generally less busy but can be affected by the J6 chaos. Do not come in via J5 as you will still be affected by the roadworks.
Anvil bar at 7?
Anvil bar at 7?
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Re: Elvis Solo, Basingstoke, Friday 26th June
Sounds good to me.so lacklustre wrote:Anvil bar at 7?
I think there'll be a good turn out for this one.
If there's anyone who fancies joining us but doesn't know any of us, feel free to PM me.
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Re: Elvis Solo, Basingstoke, Friday 26th June
Is the pen & parchment pub still in Basingstoke? It is mentioned in joe jackson's memoir A Cure for Gravity
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Re: Elvis Solo, Basingstoke, Friday 26th June
I'll be there. Will have to fight my way through Waterloo after work so not sure I'll be able to get there for 7, I'll head for the Anvil bar though.
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Re: Elvis Solo, Basingstoke, Friday 26th June
Neil.'s also going.
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Re: Elvis Solo, Basingstoke, Friday 26th June
Hope we'll make it early to the bar and say hellos. If not, self and friend Patrick will be sitting centre front row. Disclosure: many years before I knew him he wrote that review of The Juliet Letters in Vox Magazine, though all's long been forgiven by both sides, peace accords signed, prisoners exchanged etc. Terrifically nice chap and a long term genuine fan - with caveats but equally, unless you're planning on overnighting, it's not advisable to get him started on someone like Dylan (or currently Lonnie Donegan) in that respect.
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Re: Elvis Solo, Basingstoke, Friday 26th June
Travel Update
I Have spoken to the oracle that is Mrs Solack (and she is the person who drives in our family) she advises sticking to J6 on the way in if you are coming from London direction as the extra junction is 7+ miles and then a longer trip to the Anvil including several roundabouts.
Swings and roundabouts really......
I Have spoken to the oracle that is Mrs Solack (and she is the person who drives in our family) she advises sticking to J6 on the way in if you are coming from London direction as the extra junction is 7+ miles and then a longer trip to the Anvil including several roundabouts.
Swings and roundabouts really......
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Or traffic cones and roundabouts as the case might be...
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Re: Elvis Solo, Basingstoke, Friday 26th June
I'll be there. Hope to bump into a few of you that I met at the London meet up.
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