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Title: 2019.03.16 Johannesburg (South Africa) 'Rock On The Lawns'
Post by: dsanchez on August 23, 2018, 15:33:48
Reviews

Rocking on the Lawns featuring The Cure (https://www.undergroundpress.co.za/component/k2/the-cure-rocking-on-the-lawns-gallery)

Setlist

Plainsong
Pictures Of You
High
A Night Like This
The End Of The World
Lovesong
Push
In Between Days
Just Like Heaven
If Only Tonight We Could Sleep
A Strange Day
Play For Today
A Forest
Primary
Shake Dog Shake
From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea
Disintegration

Encore:

Burn
Fascination Street
Never Enough
Wrong Number
Lullaby
The Caterpillar
The Walk
Friday I'm In Love
Close To Me
Why Can't I Be You
Boys Don't Cry
Jumping Someone Else's Train
Grinding Halt
10:15 Saturday Night
Killing An Arab

Announcement

http://texxandthecity.com/2018/08/the-cure-to-tour-sa-in-march-2019/

QuoteAMP Events is proud to confirm that indie pop-rock icons The Cure will headline the 2019 Rock On The Lawns music festivals in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

The Cure is considered to be one of the greatest rock acts in the world. With a catalogue spanning 40 years, the UK-based outfit, fronted by Robert Smith, will play on the Festival Lawns at Carnival City, Johannesburg on Saturday 16 March and Kenilworth Racecourse in Cape Town on Thursday 21 March (Public holiday) 2019.

Rock On The Lawns is a 1-day celebration of rock 'n' roll in all its forms. A beautiful day out on the lawns with beer gardens, gourmet food trucks, ample parking & facilities and an incredible line-up of local and international musicians all sharing one magnificent stage.

Artists confirmed on next year's line-up include Fokofpolisiekar, Ard Matthews, Karen Zoid, Zebra & Giraffe, Opposite The Other, Southern Wild, Hellcats, The Robfather (DJ) and The Cure.

The Cure first performed in 1978 and have since released 37 singles including "Friday I'm In Love", "Lullaby", "Close to Me", "Love Song", "Boys Don't Cry", "The Lovecats", "Let's Go To Bed", "Just Like Heaven" and many more.  Their critically-acclaimed album    Disintegration is considered one of the most important albums in music history.

The Cure are playing select events around the world as part of a 40-year anniversary tour. Recent headlines include a sold out, 65 000 capacity BST Hyde Park London concert in July 2018, which met with rave reviews.

The Rock On The Lawns music festivals in Johannesburg and Cape Town will be the first ever performances in South Africa by this globally-loved band, and festival goers are in for a real treat, as they are planning a 2 hour plus, career spanning set filled with fan favourites from their incredible catalogue.

"This is the second Rock on the Lawns festival experience we've created in South Africa," says AMP Events founder Andy Mac "It's a fantastic day out with your mates enjoying great bars, great food and of course, world-class live artists! All in a comfortable, relaxed environment. Last year we brought PIXIES out as our headliner and the response was terrific. The Cure has been very high on my list of acts to bring to fans here for a long time, and I'm delighted that we've finally managed to make it happen!"
Title: Re: 2019.03.16 Johannesburg (South Africa) 'Rock On The Lawns'
Post by: dsanchez on August 23, 2018, 21:19:07
Promo for the show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwLrvHPysz4
Title: Re: 2019.03.16 Johannesburg (South Africa) 'Rock On The Lawns'
Post by: word_on_a_wing on August 24, 2018, 04:10:55
South Africa!! Wow that's interesting. 
Title: Re: 2019.03.16 Johannesburg (South Africa) 'Rock On The Lawns'
Post by: Ulrich on August 24, 2018, 11:46:20
Hopefully the first date(s) of an upcoming world tour!  :cool
Title: Re: 2019.03.16 Johannesburg (South Africa) 'Rock On The Lawns'
Post by: desintegration on August 26, 2018, 08:44:18
Quote from: Ulrich on August 24, 2018, 11:46:20
Hopefully the first date(s) of an upcoming world tour!  :cool
Yesss, we need north america dates next ♥️
Title: Re: 2019.03.16 Johannesburg (South Africa) 'Rock On The Lawns'
Post by: dsanchez on March 16, 2019, 19:55:26
The first concert of 2019 just started minutes ago. The band kicked off their show with 'Plainsong'
Title: Re: 2019.03.16 Johannesburg (South Africa) 'Rock On The Lawns'
Post by: tzare on March 16, 2019, 20:06:04
Any chance that they play something from the upcoming album? They were at the studio just a few weeks ago if i am not mistaken
Title: Re: 2019.03.16 Johannesburg (South Africa) 'Rock On The Lawns'
Post by: dsanchez on March 16, 2019, 20:41:22
Setlist updated in the first post of this thread http://curefans.com/index.php?topic=8832.0
Title: Re: 2019.03.16 Johannesburg (South Africa) 'Rock On The Lawns'
Post by: SusannaRS on March 16, 2019, 20:44:33
Thank David for the updates 🖤
Title: Re: 2019.03.16 Johannesburg (South Africa) 'Rock On The Lawns'
Post by: dsanchez on March 16, 2019, 21:54:07
The show just ended seconds ago...

Title: Re: 2019.03.16 Johannesburg (South Africa) 'Rock On The Lawns'
Post by: word_on_a_wing on March 17, 2019, 12:22:30
Always interesting to see who Cure fans are around the world.

I started reading the Twitter feed of the guy tagged above who posted those 10sec clips and came upon this recent tweet, what an endearing character he is ...

comment by someone else...
"Heterosexual men are saying its perfectly understandable for one of them to murder a gay man who tried to kiss him."

His comment...
"...I will supply the bullets 👍👍"


🙄
My comment .... "you're a twat!"


Title: Re: 2019.03.16 Johannesburg (South Africa) 'Rock On The Lawns'
Post by: dsanchez on March 17, 2019, 12:57:38
Quote from: word_on_a_wing on March 17, 2019, 12:22:30
I started reading the Twitter feed of the guy tagged above who posted those 10sec clips and came upon this recent tweet, what an endearing character he is ...

what a despicable human being, I just removed direct mentions to him from our Twitter and website.
Title: Re: 2019.03.16 Johannesburg (South Africa) 'Rock On The Lawns'
Post by: Ulrich on March 17, 2019, 13:24:56
Funny how the "encore" list is almost as long as the regular set.  :lol:
But I love The Cure for playing these long shows, sometimes that's better than being left desiring more...

Quote from: tzare on March 16, 2019, 20:06:04
Any chance that they play something from the upcoming album?

I would not expect any new stuff being played at the "festival" shows the band will be playing this spring/summer.
(Plus, the band might not like the new songs being shared all over the world long before released dates are even talked about.)
Title: Re: 2019.03.16 Johannesburg (South Africa) 'Rock On The Lawns'
Post by: chemicaloverload on March 17, 2019, 13:50:13
Quote from: dsanchez on March 17, 2019, 12:57:38
Quote from: word_on_a_wing on March 17, 2019, 12:22:30
I started reading the Twitter feed of the guy tagged above who posted those 10sec clips and came upon this recent tweet, what an endearing character he is ...

what a despicable human being, I just removed direct mentions to him from our Twitter and website.

<3
Title: Re: 2019.03.16 Johannesburg (South Africa) 'Rock On The Lawns'
Post by: dsanchez on March 17, 2019, 18:00:48
A clip from "A Forest" yesterday

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHJj1aKD2KE
Title: Re: 2019.03.16 Johannesburg (South Africa) 'Rock On The Lawns'
Post by: word_on_a_wing on March 18, 2019, 09:13:43
Gosh this photo doesn't feel right to me...

https://twitter.com/texxandthecity/status/1107203780293128192?s=21

A visual definition of Segregation?
Title: Re: 2019.03.16 Johannesburg (South Africa) 'Rock On The Lawns'
Post by: dsanchez on March 18, 2019, 11:22:06
Quote from: word_on_a_wing on March 18, 2019, 09:13:43
Gosh this photo doesn't feel right to me...

https://twitter.com/texxandthecity/status/1107203780293128192?s=21

A visual definition of Segregation?


Well, it was the same in Hyde Park in London, there was a big barrier dividing the people. And this is pretty common in South America too. Basically, those who have money can see the band closer, no matter if you're a true fan or not. Sad, but that's how our world works.
Title: Re: 2019.03.16 Johannesburg (South Africa) 'Rock On The Lawns'
Post by: word_on_a_wing on March 18, 2019, 11:54:24
...yeah it is sad.
I felt like I wanted to find and boost forward the folk in the rear section who are huge fans but couldn't afford the pricier tickets.

And it makes me think... who says it should be set up like that? WHO SAYS?
To me it feels like something that ought to be questioned.
...anything that perpetuates class inequality deserves to be challenged.

(And yes I acknowledge irony ... I recently bought 4 "premium" tix to the Sydney shows) 🙃



Title: Re: 2019.03.16 Johannesburg (South Africa) 'Rock On The Lawns'
Post by: word_on_a_wing on March 18, 2019, 12:58:12
...not wanting to get too heavy though...

It's great to see The Cure playing live again. Any opportunity to see them live would be much better than no opportunity at all
Title: Re: 2019.03.16 Johannesburg (South Africa) 'Rock On The Lawns'
Post by: chemicaloverload on March 18, 2019, 20:38:51
I'm sure Glasgow will have a premium area but all the best people are in the back ;) so thats obviously where you will find me  :lol:
Title: Re: 2019.03.16 Johannesburg (South Africa) 'Rock On The Lawns'
Post by: word_on_a_wing on March 18, 2019, 21:00:49
C.O. ... I think you're gonna be pleasantly surprised, as at Glasgow the VIP section looks to be the type where its a bit off to the side (not exclusively the front area) and people are paying for the better seating, food options and toilets.

...so see you up front ! 😀
Title: Re: 2019.03.16 Johannesburg (South Africa) 'Rock On The Lawns'
Post by: chemicaloverload on March 18, 2019, 21:12:02
Oh! How wonderful! See, this is a better format, off to the side rather than blocking so many fans from the front. What do you get with your premium tickets for the Opera House?
Title: Re: 2019.03.16 Johannesburg (South Africa) 'Rock On The Lawns'
Post by: dsanchez on March 18, 2019, 23:01:57
Two more clips from the weekend (unnecessary cymbals during the guitar solo in 'A Strange Day' IMO)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVv1oH7lgS0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oksn-Pwrov8
Title: Re: 2019.03.16 Johannesburg (South Africa) 'Rock On The Lawns'
Post by: word_on_a_wing on March 19, 2019, 08:45:58
Quote from: chemicaloverload on March 18, 2019, 21:12:02
Oh! How wonderful! See, this is a better format, off to the side rather than blocking so many fans from the front. What do you get with your premium tickets for the Opera House?

The best possible seats, close up front.  ...ummm yes my whole debate a few lines back is very ironic I know.
Title: Re: 2019.03.16 Johannesburg (South Africa) 'Rock On The Lawns'
Post by: dsanchez on March 20, 2019, 18:29:27
Another clip from the boys

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSOf2H_6YIY
Title: Re: 2019.03.16 Johannesburg (South Africa) 'Rock On The Lawns'
Post by: Ulrich on March 21, 2019, 10:07:34
For those interested in the technical side of The Cure concerts, here's something about the guitar pedals:

http://www.effectsbay.com/2019/03/the-cure-in-africa-pedalboards-of-robert-smith-and-reeves-gabrels/
Quote
Over at Reeve Gabrels' Facebook page there was a post talking about the "Your Day on the Lawns" show in Johannesburg there was talk about some of the pedalboards that were in Africa, including Reeve's guitar and Bass VI boards as well as a shot of Robert Smith's boards. Awesome. Check 'em out below. – Photos posted by Reeves Gabrels 3/16.
Title: Re: 2019.03.16 Johannesburg (South Africa) 'Rock On The Lawns'
Post by: dsanchez on March 23, 2019, 23:36:07
While watching the videos I didn't see any single black person in the audience despite this gig being in Africa. Anyone care to explain why there's no black people in the audience? Apartheid is over, so I am surprised to see this.
Title: Re: 2019.03.16 Johannesburg (South Africa) 'Rock On The Lawns'
Post by: Ulrich on March 24, 2019, 11:01:43
Quote from: dsanchez on March 23, 2019, 23:36:07
While watching the videos I didn't see any single black person in the audience despite this gig being in Africa. Anyone care to explain why there's no black people in the audience?

Well I can only guess why:
a) the black people listen to "their own" music, this festival is based on "white" music mostly
b) back in the day many music groups "boycotted" South Africa, so they couldn't build up a solid "fan base"
c) the blacks living in their suburbs during Apartheid might've been "shut off" from mass media, so didn't listen to what the white people listened to