July 18th - Madness 30th Anniversary

Subject: July 18th - Madness 30th Anniversary Mon Jun 29, 2009 8:19 am

Saturday 18th July

Madness 30th Anniversary Concert with:
Aswad
The Dualers

Lord Mountbatton Estate
Broadlands
Romsey
Hampshire
SO51 9ZD

Subject: Re: July 18th - Madness 30th Anniversary Sun Jul 19, 2009 4:55 am

Great concert last night.

As we were waiting there were a few showers but when the boys came on the rain stopped.

sunny

The crowd was massive, much bigger than at Norwich. Could have been 3 or 4 thousand there. I think some loyal Madness fans who were at Norwich had arrived early to see The Dualers as well.

They were on stage for about a hour and did a great set but did not include many of the new songs. The reaction from the crowd was phenominal. They were loving it. Dancing, cheering and singing along. Made me feel really proud.

cheers

They loved Shame and Skandal, Jack the Ripper, Take a Trip, Kiss on the Lips, What a Result, Message to you Rudy, Monkey Man etc.

One quite nice moment. The Dualers did Shame and Skandal which is an old Ska song from way back. Madness had recorded it on their "Dangerman Sessions" album. Later on Madness did a version of Taller than you Are.

Watched the boys with EmJay and wife (sorry forgot to ask your name) Embarassed

Another really great night and well worth the long trip.

Richard

Posts : 3 Join date : 2009-07-19

I was at the gig last night too, I had never heard of the Dualers before, My life they are amazing, really set me up for the night ahead.

My pal and I are now hooked, can't wait to get my hands on the cd's.

The whole Madness gig was amazing, took me right back to my childhood.

Looking for ward to seeing The Dualers hitting the big time

Posts : 12 Join date : 2009-07-17 Location : Bexhill On Sea

A very good night indeed. The reaction from the Madness crowd to the Dualers was great to see. A lot of new fans gained I hope. I think it is quite ironic that the boys are probably more of a Ska band than Madness who have taken many different directions in their 30 years. Saying that they were superb and hugely entertaining.

Carolyn is the name your looking for Richard Smile

Subject: Re: July 18th - Madness 30th Anniversary Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:27 am

I went to this, They were absulutely brilliant!! I'm thinking about going to they're concert at the 02 Arena in December.

Posts : 1 Join date : 2009-07-20

I WENT TO BROADLANDS NOW HOOKED ON THE DUALERS ONE WORD DESCRIBES THEM PHENOMONIAL

Posts : 1 Join date : 2009-07-20

I'd never heard of the Dualers before Broadlands, they were the absolute highlight for me, made Madness look like amateurs, true Ska.
They should be called the Dogs Bollocks 'coz that is what they are. My Missus dont even like Ska and she loved 'em and we are def goin to the O2.
The two frontmen have a magic chemistry that was a joy to see and the whole bands passion for what they do was a breath of fresh air. Even if you dont like ska you will love the Dualers just for that feel good factor.

Posts : 3 Join date : 2009-07-19

Have to add to my earlier commet, was sooooooooooooo brill to meet so may like minded people, but I guess we all grew up with it, bloody amazing, Hello to John,Mark and Kirsty who I met. I'm gonna be a dualers groupe. Old farts done good >
xx

Subject: Re: July 18th - Madness 30th Anniversary Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:08 pm

skaman wrote:: The two frontmen have a magic chemistry

Just in case you are not aware, they are brothers Smile

skaman wrote:: Even if you dont like ska you will love the Dualers just for that feel good factor.

Yup, you don't have to be a ska fan to love The Dualers!!

Welcome to the forum!

Posts : 3 Join date : 2009-07-19

Yep totally agree about the Feel good thing,

Posts : 263 Join date : 2009-07-16 Age : 53

Red wrote:: Yup, you don't have to be a ska fan to love The Dualers!!

That's like...... like stalking/obsession isn't it, Tracy?

you can also enjoy the music of reggae, soul and the occasional rhythm and blues Wink

Subject: Re: July 18th - Madness 30th Anniversary Tue Jul 21, 2009 11:27 am

Saw the guys at Broadlands and now hooked.....................

Posts : 127 Join date : 2009-07-16

Rather 'industrial language' for a 'family forum', skaman Shocked

Posts : 6 Join date : 2009-07-21 Age : 57 Location : Wales

Never heard of em either until wife nagged me to take her to see Madness while in a rather drunken state. Now she's nagging me into taking her to O2, glad I didn't go to Madstock on the 17th or I'd of missed the Dualers.

Posts : 1 Join date : 2009-07-22

this is the second time i have seen the dualers and they are superb, my missus loves them and she now loves ska because of them, gonna see them in kingston, they should have been on after aswad as they are 110% better, keep up the good work lads you make alot of people happy Very Happy

Posts : 1 Join date : 2009-07-24

I was there too at the Romsey gig, never heard of The Dualers before but now I'm hooked! Great music and oh so sweet singing!Even my 14 year old nephew who was there is a fan now and I am 43! goes to show what a broad range you guys are reaching!

I agree with the other poster, Aswad should of been on first (after both have been on I said this to my mate at the gig!) and The Dualers next before Madness...Dualers got the crowd going, Aswad chilled it out a bit...just because they have had 2 hit singles! lol

Posts : 12 Join date : 2009-07-17 Location : Bexhill On Sea

The Dualers have also had a couple of hit singles, but without the hype and backing of a big record label Smile

As for broad range, you should go to one of their solo gigs. Kids too grandparents all enjoying their infections brand of ska

Posts : 1 Join date : 2009-07-27

I had a fantastic night. It was great to see them live. As a bonus I got to see Madness as well! Many people who had not heard of them before were singing their praises. It would be great if they culd come and play live in Devon. Please!!!

Subject: Re: July 18th - Madness 30th Anniversary Sun Aug 02, 2009 3:21 pm

Went to Romsey as well originally cos the missus is Madness fan, looked up on the net to see who was with them, thats when the missus then got hooked on the dualers and i think they were brill live, any chance of getting in on guilfest next year so i,ve got an excuse to go

Posts : 2 Join date : 2009-08-05

Awesome!

Posts : 127 Join date : 2009-07-16

HolisticMoon wrote:: Awesome!

It's a close thing between 'awesome' and 'absolutely' as the most over- and incorrectly- used word in English spoken language these days Wink

Posts : 2 Join date : 2009-08-05

My Dad used to say the same thing! Thanks for the reminder Smile

And as they didn't terrify me, I shall give myself a thorough correcting...

Much merriment was had!

geek

Subject: Re: July 18th - Madness 30th Anniversary Fri Aug 07, 2009 2:23 pm

HolisticMoon wrote:: Awesome!

Sounds like you had a great night, HolisticMoon Laughing

I think 'awesome' and The Dualers go hand in hand Wink

Subject: Re: July 18th - Madness 30th Anniversary Tue Dec 22, 2009 1:18 am

it's nice to see all the nice comments about the dualers,i kept on at suggs on his radio show to play the boys tracks and in time you get what you want the boys on the big stage and to say that they made madness look like amateurs what an accolade to have in your portfolio and to see them at last at bexleyheath and to have people come up to me and say wow what a great day out shopping and bright bouncy music to do it to.In this day and age when you are feeling down due to all the bad things going on it cheers you up no end,I know that when i see the news and think of my cousin in afghanistan i put on the boys and i know she will be coming home safe and sound.

keep it up boys we would be lost without you and your music

hope you have a truly amazing christmas and a fantastic 2010 and that it will be your year for a number one song

all the best ray "woody" dirty steves cousin

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