New UK Tour

[Goldilocks]

What a great idea! My question is a simple one to ask...but maybe not quite so simple to answer at the moment...Duke have you got any plans for another UK tour this year? After enjoying my first DS gig in Derby last weekend I can't wait for the next one! Have even spent the evening exploring flights to Glasgow for Sunday's gig but alas, try as I might it is sadly not feasible! So any plans to tour the UK again soon i wonder/hope?

[dukester]

I am just home from the tour which went great! I hope to play some of the festivals in the summer but nothing definite yet. I am also planning my own festival near Belfast at the end of August so watch this space for that. May and June are going to be writing for me as well as some European dates with BellX1 and Duffy.

[bubble]

Oh please play Electric Picnic :D

[glossyhair]

Please please PLEASE play Guilfest !

[poppiesfan]

I'm on a mission to get you to play at The Donkey in Leicester at some point in the future ;)

[Guildford Ghost]

Please please PLEASE play Guilfest !

WORD.

Glad you're back home in one piece, your Holiness.

[runnerbean]

Great for all that the tour went well. Enjoy a well earned rest. Really looking forward to your festival later on.

[Goldilocks]

What a great Bank Holiday treat...a reply from the Duke himself! Thank you Peter, the festivals I won't make but I am sure that some kind kind person will put some footage on here. The Belfast festival sounds intriguing. I've never been over to Ireland, and I can feel a trip over there beckoning! ;) Pleased that you're home safely from the tour. Have a few days of rest before the European stint. You certainly deserve it. AND... thanks for the reply. Indebted!

Btw... Poppiesfan...I don't know of 'The Donkey' in Leicester, but as its relatively close (2.5 hours). so 'do-able', to me may I join your campaign? Lol!

[Delly]

Peter, I am amazed to see you were still awake 13 hours ago!! Thank you for the amazing gigs and my song. Robin and I are hoping to do the Belfast thing in August, is there is no escape?! x

[MandyK]

The Belfast festival sounds intriguing. I've never been over to Ireland, and I can feel a trip over there beckoning! ;)

Perhaps a MandyK/Goldilocks holiday is in the works for this summer? Hmmm... :)

[poppiesfan]

Btw... Poppiesfan...I don't know of 'The Donkey' in Leicester, but as its relatively close (2.5 hours). so 'do-able', to me may I join your campaign? Lol!

You can ;)

I went there for the first time a few weeks ago - Seth Lakeman. It's a small venue - about 200 capacity I think - with a small stage. I don't know why but I just thought it would suit Duke and co. Might be completely wrong - he'd hate it and his set might not work but you never know!

[georgie40]

Glad you got home okay, looking forward to the next tour and may have to get me passport sorted for the festival in Ireland! Im a newby having only been to two concerts but I can honestly say they are the best I have ever been to, you and Chip have spoiled me! LOL xxxx

[Goldilocks]

You can ;)

Might be completely wrong - he'd hate it and his set might not work but you never know!

Off topic slightly...:whistle:Shall we encourage him to have a look? Just googled it myself.
http://www.donkeybar.co.uk/

Maybe we should start a new thread...suggest a venue for Duke!

[Goldilocks]

Perhaps a MandyK/Goldilocks holiday is in the works for this summer? Hmmm... :)

Sounds good to me! we could have a Duke Special convention...only I don't like the word 'convention' (too 'conventional')! would need to come up with a better name. Any suggestions?

[MandyK]

Sounds good to me!

Mandy. Duke. Belfast. Summer. Festival. Plans are in the works, resources are being gathered. I am soooooo there. :D

[Jazz]

If you are looking at summer festivals, then it would be great to see you at the Latitude Festival in Suffolk in July. It is not simply a music festival; it combines a wonderful selection of the arts - poetry, theatre, music and film, literary, cabaret and comedy. There is even a stage in the woods ... perfect for Songs from the Deep Forest! It would be great to see you there.

[robi]

Perhaps a MandyK/Goldilocks holiday is in the works for this summer? Hmmm... :)

I promise you I don't work for the Irish Tourist Board but I think that a combined DS Festival combined with a holiday is a very good idea.

There is the great folk/transport museum at Cultra, the magnificent Mourne mountains, the Antrim Coast with the amazing Giant's Causeway, the stretches of pure white beaches on the North coast. I could go on and on....:)

The only think I can't guarantee is the weather.:(

[MandyK]

I promise you I don't work for the Irish Tourist Board but I think that a combined DS Festival combined with a holiday is a very good idea.

Ahhh, I have no doubt, especially since I was JUST there doing EXACTLY what you've just described! :) Now it's just a matter of gathering the finances to make it happen again so quickly. Anyone willing to donate their frequent flier miles? ;)

[atkygal]

I'm goning to formally put in request for some more under 14 gigs or matinees. My kids are huge fans and is so funny hearing them sing in the irish accent. AM also a recent convert but made it to 4 of the gigs, including the fab sun am gig in glasgow!! Sublime

[RadioWhatsNew]

I second that request, Ive only been to one gig due to age restrictions. :(

We'll be quiet, swear to god!

[Goldilocks]

I promise you I don't work for the Irish Tourist Board but I think that a combined DS Festival combined with a holiday is a very good idea.

There is the great folk/transport museum at Cultra, the magnificent Mourne mountains, the Antrim Coast with the amazing Giant's Causeway, the stretches of pure white beaches on the North coast. I could go on and on....:)

The only think I can't guarantee is the weather.:(

I think you should work for the Irish tourist Board. You've sold it to me! A bit like MandyK, just a few finances/resources to sort but working towards!!:innocent: