Bruce at Villa Park

the_magic_rat · Post by **the_magic_rat** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 8:50 am

Just a heads-up for any fellow Clarets looking to get tickets to see Springsteen at Villa Park in 2023. On the BTX message board on www.backstreets.com there's a link on the "UK Tickets-Official thread" meant for Villa Season Ticket holders to get priority on purchasing tickets.

I managed to get 4 for the Holte End this morning.

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 8:52 am

I was expecting Steve Bruce

gawthorpe_view · Post by **gawthorpe_view** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 8:53 am

Me too, thought Stevie G had been sacked.

Claret Till I Die · Post by **Claret Till I Die** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 9:19 am

I managed to get 2 for Monza next July the other week.....

chekhov · Post by **chekhov** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 10:14 am

Imagine paying £100 a ticket to go and watch “The Boss” and it’s Steve Bruce that turns up on stage.
If you were a Villa fan too it would be a double knife through the heart.

the_magic_rat · Post by **the_magic_rat** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 10:16 am

chekhov wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 19, 2022 10:14 am
Imagine paying £100 a ticket to go and watch “The Boss” and it’s Steve Bruce that turns up on stage.

Maybe I should have spelt it Brooooce to avoid any confusion!

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 10:20 am

claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 19, 2022 8:52 am
I was expecting Steve Bruce

Not only did I think it was Steve Bruce…. I’d have more interest in seeing him in concert, too.

gawthorpe_view · Post by **gawthorpe_view** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 10:26 am

the_magic_rat wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 19, 2022 10:16 am
Maybe I should have spelt it Brooooce to avoid any confusion!

I'm just glad you didn't use 'The Boss', now that would have caused a few palpitations.

the_magic_rat · Post by **the_magic_rat** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 10:37 am

elwaclaret wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 19, 2022 10:20 am
Not only did I think it was Steve Bruce…. I’d have more interest in seeing him in concert, too.

Whatever floats your boat,

Elwa!

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 10:39 am

Steve Bruce doing live readings of his football themed crime fiction would be a big draw.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 10:43 am

I wasn’t confused with the thread title but there again I know the poster who started the thread.

Woody9229 · Post by **Woody9229** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 10:49 am

the_magic_rat wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 19, 2022 8:50 am
Just a heads-up for any fellow Clarets looking to get tickets to see Springsteen at Villa Park in 2023. On the BTX message board on www.backstreets.com there's a link on the "UK Tickets-Official thread" meant for Villa Season Ticket holders to get priority on purchasing tickets. I managed to get 4 for the Holte End this morning.

Sorry but cant find the link to priority tickets. Any help gratefully received

the_magic_rat · Post by **the_magic_rat** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 11:12 am

Woody9229 wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 19, 2022 10:49 am
Sorry but cant find the link to priority tickets. Any help gratefully received

Hi Woody. It was on page 20 of the thread. Fourth post down.

brunlea99 · Post by **brunlea99** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 11:19 am

the_magic_rat wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 19, 2022 11:12 am
Hi Woody. It was on page 20 of the thread. Fourth post down.

Which Forum ??
FORUM
TOPICSPOSTS
LAST POST

The Promised Land

Ticket Sellers

Ticket Needers

Ticket Traders

The Vineyard

the_magic_rat · Post by **the_magic_rat** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 11:22 am

brunlea99 wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 19, 2022 11:19 am
Which Forum ??
FORUM
TOPICSPOSTS
LAST POST

The Promised Land

Ticket Sellers

Ticket Needers

Ticket Traders

The Vineyard

Sorry -The Promised Land

Woody9229 · Post by **Woody9229** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 11:24 am

the_magic_rat wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 19, 2022 11:12 am
Hi Woody. It was on page 20 of the thread. Fourth post down.

Thanks but now saying none available. Aghhh soooo close.

the_magic_rat · Post by **the_magic_rat** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 11:26 am

Woody9229 wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 19, 2022 11:24 am
Thanks but now saying none available. Aghhh soooo close.

Sorry to hear that. Register on Live Nation or Ticket Master for the pre-sale tomorrow at 9.00. Fingers-crossed!

Downhamclaret · Post by **Downhamclaret** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 11:29 am

Got mine

JohnDearyMe · Post by **JohnDearyMe** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 12:15 pm

Rileybobs wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 19, 2022 10:39 am
Steve Bruce doing live readings of his football themed crime fiction would be a big draw.

I've read interviews where he gets asked about his literary past. Surprisingly he doesn't like talking about them despite the fact he wrote a few

Woody9229 · Post by **Woody9229** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 12:23 pm

Yeah got mine after numerous attempts. Thx a million. Gonna be a lot of claret & blue at Villa Park!!

expoultryboy · Post by **expoultryboy** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 12:45 pm

Got 4 this morning . £160 each for half way back in the lower tier of the away end . Mrs wants to be on the side little stevie stands !!!!

the_magic_rat · Post by **the_magic_rat** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 12:46 pm

Woody9229 wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 19, 2022 12:23 pm
Yeah got mine after numerous attempts. Thx a million. Gonna be a lot of claret & blue at Villa Park!!

Always pleased to help an old Redrose man!

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 12:46 pm

Managed to get two this morning. The speed of sell out is obscene, as is the ticket companies loading up with ‘booking fees’.

Be worth it tho, outstanding musician. The e street band are exceptional.

TheOriginalLongsider · Post by **TheOriginalLongsider** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 1:06 pm

Got tickets for Gothenburg

If you don’t get tickets for Villa Park fear not. It’s easy to get tickets outside as there’s always spares. Paid £20 at Coventry.

LS7 · Post by **LS7** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 1:15 pm

It will be like a double denim convention.

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 1:40 pm

claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 19, 2022 8:52 am
I was expecting Steve Bruce

Would he open the set with Born To Eat?
Got mine weeks ago for the RDS.

Woody9229 · Post by **Woody9229** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 2:53 pm

the_magic_rat wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 19, 2022 12:46 pm
Always pleased to help an old Redrose man!

Oh brilliant. Do we know each other? Football or cricket?

the_magic_rat · Post by **the_magic_rat** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 2:59 pm

Woody9229 wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 19, 2022 2:53 pm
Oh brilliant. Do we know each other? Football or cricket?

Both!

Woody9229 · Post by **Woody9229** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 5:06 pm

the_magic_rat wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 19, 2022 2:59 pm
Both!

and you are?

the_magic_rat · Post by **the_magic_rat** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 7:40 pm

Former Redrose teammate and (lightweight) drinking buddy back in the 80's PA.

TheOriginalLongsider · Post by **TheOriginalLongsider** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 8:04 pm

On the last tour I saw Bruce at Coventry where he played The whole album Born to Run in honour of James Gadolfini who had died that day. Then I saw him in Cardiff which was an unusual gig as although it was in a stadium they only used about a quarter of it turning it into a smaller arena venue. At that gig, which I think was the last on the tour, he played loads of obscure stuff. Really obscure and some they had never played live before. Great for me but bad for my mate who just wanted the hits.

the_magic_rat · Post by **the_magic_rat** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 8:11 pm

TheOriginalLongsider wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 19, 2022 8:04 pm
On the last tour I saw Bruce at Coventry where he played The whole album Born to Run in honour of James Gadolfini who had died that day. Then I saw him in Cardiff which was an unusual gig as although it was in a stadium they only used about a quarter of it turning it into a smaller arena venue. At that gig, which I think was the last on the tour, he played loads of obscure stuff. Really obscure and some they had never played live before. Great for me but bad for my mate who just wanted the hits.

Hi O.L. I might be getting confused but I don't think it was the last tour, it was the one before. I saw him at the Etihad, where "Born To Run" was also played in its entirety. Gandolfini had died the day before as I recall it and there was certainly a dedication to him . My favourite all-time Bruce concert. From recollection the weather was appalling and we were convinced all day that the gig would not go ahead. Fantastic memories!

timshorts · Post by **timshorts** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 8:59 pm

gawthorpe_view wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 19, 2022 10:26 am
I'm just glad you didn't use 'The Boss', now that would have caused a few palpitations.

Yes, cos that's the name of my hoover and it was upstairs half an hour ago.

Easy mistake. They both suck.

Stalbansclaret · Post by **Stalbansclaret** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 9:04 pm

He defo played Born to Run in its entirety at Coventry in 2016. I went to Wembley to see him a couple fo days before and was buzzing that he played Darkness On The Edge Of Town straight through . My late friend HampsteadClaret then posted on here after attending the Coventry gig that he'd played Born to Run there and I remember feeling gutted that I hadn't gone to that show too as then would have seen my two favourite Springsteen albums performed live in the same week.

I'm confused though as James Gandolfini died in 2013 !

ashtonlongsider · Post by **ashtonlongsider** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 9:15 pm

the_magic_rat wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 19, 2022 8:11 pm
Hi O.L. I might be getting confused but I don't think it was the last tour, it was the one before. I saw him at the Etihad, where "Born To Run" was also played in its entirety. Gandolfini had died the day before as I recall it and there was certainly a dedication to him . My favourite all-time Bruce concert. From recollection the weather was appalling and we were convinced all day that the gig would not go ahead. Fantastic memories!

Last two Springsteen tours were 2012 Wrecking Ball and The River Tour 2016, both NW gigs at the Etihad. Your quite right TMR, the weather for the 2012 date was shocking and there was a doubt it would be cancelled. As it turned out it went ahead and for me was the best I've seen BS. He certainly Proved it all Night.

Woody9229 · Post by **Woody9229** » Wed Jul 20, 2022 8:47 am

the_magic_rat wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 19, 2022 7:40 pm
Former Redrose teammate and (lightweight) drinking buddy back in the 80's PA.

Very enigmatic. Well I owe you a pint so be good if you made yourself known. We are in the Holt end as well so may be then. We are staying over but couldn't get a hotel that near to Villa Park.

Claret Till I Die · Post by **Claret Till I Die** » Wed Jul 20, 2022 9:25 am

ashtonlongsider wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 19, 2022 9:15 pm
Last two Springsteen tours were 2012 Wrecking Ball and The River Tour 2016, both NW gigs at the Etihad. Your quite right TMR, the weather for the 2012 date was shocking and there was a doubt it would be cancelled. As it turned out it went ahead and for me was the best I've seen BS. He certainly Proved it all Night.

The weather wasn't great in 2016 either

Woody9229 · Post by **Woody9229** » Wed Jul 20, 2022 9:27 am

the_magic_rat wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 19, 2022 7:40 pm
Former Redrose teammate and (lightweight) drinking buddy back in the 80's PA.

Didn't see the PA and consulted with my heavyweight drinking buddy Brenno and if its who he thinks it is then he saw you in the Four Halls a couple of weeks ago. If it is then I really hope you are well and it would be good to meet you in Birmingham?

the_magic_rat · Post by **the_magic_rat** » Wed Jul 20, 2022 12:50 pm

Yes, that was me in the Four Alls. Would be great to meet up at Villa Park..

Downhamclaret · Post by **Downhamclaret** » Wed Jul 20, 2022 1:51 pm

Paid the extra.£50.To.be.in.the.pit.which.is.afirst..uk.tour.£50.extra.for.the.pit.europe.£10.extra..but.its.worth.it

Woody9229 · Post by **Woody9229** » Wed Jul 20, 2022 3:03 pm

the_magic_rat wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 20, 2022 12:50 pm
Yes, that was me in the Four Alls. Would be great to meet up at Villa Park..

Great stuff. Talk nearer the time. Not sure how but ....

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Wed Jul 20, 2022 4:23 pm

the_magic_rat wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 20, 2022 12:50 pm
Yes, that was me in the Four Alls. Would be great to meet up at Villa Park..

You need to change your location to “over the jersey state line”.

Longsidelenny1882 · Post by **Longsidelenny1882** » Wed Jul 20, 2022 4:44 pm

Be good if when he came on stage everybody shouted nice to see yer to see you nice utc

jmu1 · Post by **jmu1** » Wed Jul 20, 2022 7:14 pm

Tickets acquired today. Another Claret in the Holte End. Really looking forward to it. Will be our 8th time and I am sure will be as good as ever

JohnDearyMe · Post by **JohnDearyMe** » Wed Jul 20, 2022 8:08 pm

TheOriginalLongsider wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 19, 2022 1:06 pm
Got tickets for Gothenburg

If you don’t get tickets for Villa Park fear not. It’s easy to get tickets outside as there’s always spares. Paid £20 at Coventry.

Was just about to ask how easy or hard it might be to pick up a ticket for one of his sold out gigs. Hoping to be in Dublin next year when he's playing there but it's already sold out.

TheOriginalLongsider · Post by **TheOriginalLongsider** » Wed Jul 20, 2022 10:58 pm

There are plenty of touts buying up spare tickets and they don’t pay much. So if you see someone asking how much a tout would pay for a ticket and they’re shocked and walk off , just offer them a bit more. But not in earshot of the touts ! Also just post on the various Springsteen message boards. There will be plenty of people with spare tickets at stadium gigs.

Claret Till I Die · Post by **Claret Till I Die** » Wed Jul 20, 2022 11:15 pm

Woody9229 wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 20, 2022 3:03 pm
Great stuff. Talk nearer the time. Not sure how but ....

Make up an email address, post it on here until contact made. Swap phone numbers then delete the email address to avoid being spammed...

Simples.....

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Wed Jul 20, 2022 11:40 pm

JohnDearyMe wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 20, 2022 8:08 pm
Was just about to ask how easy or hard it might be to pick up a ticket for one of his sold out gigs. Hoping to be in Dublin next year when he's playing there but it's already sold out.

I got screwed for the Friday and Sunday gigs by my bloody credit card verification. Got the Tuesday tix but cost the daughter 2 holiday days.

Clarets4me · Post by **Clarets4me** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 9:25 am

Just been in the wait and then queue for a total of 51 minutes, then all sold out, tickets were from £109.50 to £162.50 !
Looks like I'll have to get the turntable out and play the bootleg of the 4th July 1985 show at Wembley, which I went to, at a cost of £9 !! And I got to see the late Clarence Clemons and Danny Federici ....

worksop blue · Post by **worksop blue** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 9:32 am

just got tickets on bruce springsteen. net.worth trying on there.tried a few times on variouson various categories and eventually got some. good luck.