Leopardstown 8th July

[Dublinram]

Anyone going?

[sarahg]

Me

[treed]

Me

Me too! And my Cousin & a couple of friends. Looking forward to it.

[Mrfizzy]

Me too! And my Cousin & a couple of friends. Looking forward to it.

Have a great time treed - let us know how it goes and if poss a couple of pics would be nice :)

[treed]

Have a great time treed - let us know how it goes and if poss a couple of pics would be nice :)

Hi Mr Fizzy,

They may not be great but I'll certainly do the best I can.:)

It's posting them here that's a bit beyond me, but there's a first time for everything. Watch this space!

[Mrfizzy]

Hi Mr Fizzy,

They may not be great but I'll certainly do the best I can.:)

It's posting them here that's a bit beyond me, but there's a first time for everything. Watch this space!

Just to add to the fun, Ben tweeted this around 10pm tonight (6th July):o

"thebencastle
Leaving at 5am for more @DukeSpecial fun. A racecourse, an Island and a waterfestival all with different line ups and outfits"

[treed]

Just to add to the fun, Ben tweeted this around 10pm tonight (6th July):o

"thebencastle
Leaving at 5am for more @DukeSpecial fun. A racecourse, an Island and a waterfestival all with different line ups and outfits"

That's great! I had been wondering if it was a one man show or if we'd be treated to a little extra , he wouldn't like being called that would he, but you know what I mean. ;)

[Studio54]

I'm going too :D Can't wait - see you tomorrow Treed ;)

This was posted on Facebook yesterday....Poor Duke may have to give in to the hecklers and play Freewheel(in);)

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[Niamhy1]

Now that is my idea of heaven...a few bets on the horses, wine, food and most importantly - the best of music! Would love to be going but can't make it. Have a brilliant time to those who can and hope you win a few bob in the process!

[Fizzy]

Duke Special Handicap at Leopardstown Races (http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2010/0707/leopardstown.html)
:)

[Mrfizzy]

Duke Special Handicap at Leopardstown Races (http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2010/0707/leopardstown.html)
:)

Go Irish Reel!

For those of you that can't make out Studio54's icon too clearly this is a photo I took from a slightly different angle of the Dublin landmark - thereby hangs a tale ...

http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss244/itsMrAG/Duke%20Special/MollyDuke.jpg

Also a very nice pub in Dublin (no screens or muzak, just chat and drinking - even the clock on the wall has a mechanical winder - lovely!) opposite the Grafton Central Hotel, Upper St Stephen's Street

http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss244/itsMrAG/Duke%20Special/PetersPub.jpg

[Dublinram]

http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss244/itsMrAG/Duke%20Special/MollyDuke.jpg

I was dumped here in 1997 after the immortal words 'it's not you it's me!'

[Delly]

Go Irish Reel!

For those of you that can't make out Studio54's icon too clearly this is a photo I took from a slightly different angle of the Dublin landmark - thereby hangs a tale ...

http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss244/itsMrAG/Duke%20Special/MollyDuke.jpg



Or even thereby hangs a jacket....:D

[Studio54]

Just back from a fantastic concert by Duke and the boys (Ben Castle, Phil Wilkinson, Simon and Cian) at Leopardstown Racecourse. Unfortunately the rain also decided to make an appearance but nothing a hood or umbrella couldn’t sort out. It took a while for some folk to leave the shelter of the Bulmers tent but Duke had them under his spell and pretty soon they were coaxed out closer to the stage.;)

Duke said it was their first time at the races.....and they won!!!!

Anyhoo here’s the setlist and some photos for now. I did take some videos but will post them later. Did I mention what a bloody great show it was:D

1. Everybody wants a little something
2. Sweet Sweet kisses
3. Lucky Me
4. I let you down
5. The Soldier Song
6. Brixton
7. Tango Tangle
8. Portrait
9. Slip of a Girl
10. Darling of the Jockey Club
11. Apple Jack
12. Diggin
13. No Cover up!!!!
14. Salvation Tambourine
15. Prop Man
16. Last night I nearly died
17. Freewheel
18. our love goes deeper than this
19. I’m still standing

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oh a funny moment in the show....Peter had just finished singing Freewheel and began to introduce the band when some eejit shouts up "Freewheel"!! everyone laughed as Peter said "I've just f***ing sang it!!!" :)

[runnerbean]

^^^=
Brilliant! Great photos. Many thanks. :)

[pianofan]

Great setlist and fab fotos! Thanks :-)

[Dublinram]

Nice review Studio 54, thanks.

A few photos http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=184032&id=554913860

[Dublinram]

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[Mrfizzy]

oh a funny moment in the show....Peter had just finished singing Freewheel and began to introduce the band when some eejit shouts up "Freewheel"!! everyone laughed as Peter said "I've just f***ing sang it!!!" :)

Wow! what fabulous reports and pictures from the gig! Thanks so much Studio54 and Dublinram. You've captured the rainy atmosphere but great spirit and fun on stage perfectly. At the Irish venues especially, requests for "Freewheelin!'" were called out regularly but he wouldn't do it - an understandable reaction from him when he finally does give in ... :)

[jadeandchrissy]

fantastic pictures and great reports, thanks a lot.

Chrissy

[johntheguv]

I captured Freewheel on my camera - can I post it here ? I have it on YouTube if anyone wants to look - also I have many pics on Facebook under John Davey - stupid pseudonym I know but I couldn't think of anything else at the time.

[rajkid]

@ johntheguv

yeah you can post the video on here, or links to it and your photos

[Mrfizzy]

John - this is exactly the right place to post your YouTube movie - Stephen has posted a very useful "sticky" thread that gives simple step by step instruction on how to do this here
http://www.dukespecial.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2023

If you have a Facebook picture album you can post the public link to the whole album or if you want to post one or two special photos you can use my guide to posting photos from facebook albums on the message board here
http://www.dukespecial.com/forums/showthread.php?p=60091#post60091

[johntheguv]

Here I go then ...

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=187326&id=809013903&l=6f5f414d26


This link should allow people to access my pics on Facebook

CiONK8dC850

This should be the YouTube clip

... it worked :-)