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Off Topic Hull: City of Culture

Discussion in 'Hull City' started by originallambrettaman, Feb 10, 2014.

  1. rovertiger

    rovertiger Well-Known Member

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    Never heard of him. Did he start off on one of those reality **** shows?
     
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  2. originallambrettaman

    originallambrettaman Mod Moderator Staff Member

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    No, he's Jamaican and he's not exactly new, he won a Grammy 15 years ago.
     
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  3. BlackAndAmberGambler

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    Usually latches onto a real star and generally ruins a decent song iirc.
     
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  4. rovertiger

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    Cheers OLM, still never heard of him :1980_boogie_down:
     
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  5. dennisboothstash

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    is he Ru's brother?
     
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  6. Leon T Trout AFC

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    Striker's arsehole?
     
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  7. oldman

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    Another friend...
     
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  8. Cortez91

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    He was decent at the Big Weekend.

    Maybe I should just quietly leave...
     
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  9. Ron Burguvdy

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    Is Ru his brother or his sister or his brother-sister, or his gender not assigned none assigned relative?
     
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  10. dennisboothstash

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    Yes...
     
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  11. LeftSaidFred

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    I've met him and had a drink with him at a family wedding, nice bloke. Also a very very successful recording artist, having been Jamaica's top international artist for probably 15+ years. That concert is on my birthday so enjoy it whoever goes.
     
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  12. originallambrettaman

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  13. Quill

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    Remember when Liam was 100% confirmed to be opening the arena and anyone who disagreed was an idiot?

    Good times.
     
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  14. Kempton

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    "It's a chance for fans to catch Noel’s 11-piece line-up in more intimate surroundings where new material, currently being recorded, is likely to get an airing."

    As a fan of his solo work, this excites me even more.

    The prices are a little steep, but not as horrendous as I expected - £32.50, £49.50 and £70. Having just got a load of cash for my birthday my wallet won't be taking too much of a hit.
     
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  16. Kempton

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    That's what I always argued about the Arenas so called limited capacity. Smaller venues are far better places to see a gig.
     
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  17. Quill

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    Agreed.

    When I saw Wolf Alice at the O2 Academy in Brixton back in December, it was an infinitely better choice of venue than a lot of other places they could've easily filled in the capital.
     
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  18. Kempton

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    And special guest GAZ COOMBES, awesome!!!
     
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    I've always found Noel Gallagher's music pretty boring to be honest. As much as Radio X/Gallagher FM tell me I must love him.

    Still, he's a name and has had a few number 1 albums so I guess it's a big booking for the Arena.

    I still haven't been to the arena since the comedy test event. I'll be going to James Acaster but there hasn't been a band I want to see yet. Looking forward to there being one. I may have gone to Richard Ashcroft had it been cheaper.
     
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  20. Kempton

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    **** me, I didn't even know Ashcroft played here :angry:
     
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