Queen Extravaganza

AdamMethos wrote: Well, Yvan has announced that he will be doing some other project (don't have the details yet) at the time QE will be touring, so it looks like both he and Jeff have left QE. I kind of suspected that Yvan also would be leaving since Jeff was.

Assuming Roger doesn't bring in new vocalists, I guess we will soon get a chance to see if Marc can do the harder rocking Queen songs!

 I suspect we will see new faces to at least fill in for the harmonies, or, if it is just Marc and perhaps Jen, then I would suspect a slightly smaller set list and perhaps a less rigorous schedule, i.e. no back-to-back-to-back-to-back nightly gigs.

I'm leaning towards no new vocalists since the entire band can sing, something Roger couldn't be sure of until they really started playing together. QE's sound engineer said in an interview that during the tour, the entire band spent two hours a day practicing the vocal harmonies in addition to regular band rehearsals.

Actually, it seems Roger chose many of the QE band members because of their similarities to Queen members. The Marc/Freddie similarity is obvious.

Then there is Tyler (the drummer) who not only sings, but also plays guitar and bass guitar, just like Roger. Here's Tyler doing a cover of the Rush song Freewill where he sings and plays all of the parts:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V31FoHmivL0

Tristan (one of the guitarists) can also sing lead. Here's QE doing a cover of the Muse song Time Is Running Out during a soundcheck with Tristan on lead vocals:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yql2MmtELt0

QE could potentially put a few songs in the setlist that Freddie didn't sing, like Tenement Funster or Sleeping On The Sidewalk, and have Tyler or Tristan do lead vocals.

Wow! Both vids are amazing. Plz bring them to Germany, Roger!

Interesting tweet to @QueenExtrava
"Just got tickets to the dinner/show in Montreal Jan. 26/13... need to update your site with the new dates! B. Jarvis"

Not sure if this means the tour begins in 2013 or if they're having two quick runs in Nov/Dec and another in 2013 or if they're spacing apart the show dates instead of the tightly packed schedule in the spring.

Weird! This venue in Quebec City (not Montreal) is already selling tickets before the tour is announced:

http://info-culture.biz/2012/09/20/the-queen-extravaganza-au-theatre-capitole-du-22-au-27-janvier/

The article is in French but says QE will be playing 5 shows (!!!) at the Théâtre Capitole in Quebec City from January 22-27, 2013. Tickets go on sale to the public on Sept. 22 @ 9 a.m.

The rest of the article is just the usual promo blub about Roger creating QE to celebrate Queen's music, etc.

Interesting idea, stay a while in the cities where you get a good crowd, it might make it easier for Brian and Roger to pop in once in a while.  An easier road to travel when you can stay put for a week.

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Also, might make it easier to set up a quality recording opportunity to just bring all the equipment to one place and take footage over several days shooting versus toting around the equipment from city to city.

I'm all for multiple shows in a city since Toronto was also one of places that QE sold out, so hopefully we'll get multiple shows too. ;-) I wonder if this also means the new tour is going to be bigger -- bigger show, longer tour, maybe even international dates?

I'm also wondering if the "fall" tour is now actually starting in January 2013, in which case Jeff and Yvan will still be part of QE since there's no conflict in dates anymore. Quebec City was the first stop on the summer tour.

Edit to add: I love that idea that they're doing the multiple shows in order to do a professional recording! Even if that's not the reason, I do hope they record at least one show this time around, and put it out on DVD/Blu-Ray not just hoard it for the archives.

AdamMethos wrote: I'm all for multiple shows in a city since Toronto was also one of places that QE sold out, so hopefully we'll get multiple shows too. ;-) I wonder if this also means the new tour is going to be bigger -- bigger show, longer tour, maybe even international dates?

I'm also wondering if the "fall" tour is now actually starting in January 2013, in which case Jeff and Yvan will still be part of QE since there's no conflict in dates anymore. Quebec City was the first stop on the summer tour.

Edit to add: I love that idea that they're doing the multiple shows in order to do a professional recording! Even if that's not the reason, I do hope they record at least one show this time around, and put it out on DVD/Blu-Ray not just hoard it for the archives.

Yeah, think about how much it makes sense.  Just take the 1st upload of Somebody To Love, over 7 million views world-wide, how many of those viewers would probably think about buying a full blown concert DVD/BluRay of QE?  Since there are limitations to touring the world, a DVD/BR would be a good option for those who can't see it live.

And a lot of those views are from word of mouth, a little more publicity could help a lot.

pipijolk wrote:
Yeah, think about how much it makes sense.  Just take the 1st upload of Somebody To Love, over 7 million views world-wide, how many of those viewers would probably think about buying a full blown concert DVD/BluRay of QE?  Since there are limitations to touring the world, a DVD/BR would be a good option for those who can't see it live.And a lot of those views are from word of mouth, a little more publicity could help a lot.

It almost makes too much sense for QPL. ;-) I mean, they filmed the Q+AL shows, which they could make a killing on, especially since they say there are currently no plans for more Q+AL concerts, making those shows a one-time event. But there are no plans to release Q+AL.

Tickets for QE's Jan 22-27, 2013 shows in Quebec City can be purchased online now:

http://www.admission.com/search.php?tm_link=tm_homeA_header_search&language=fr&keyword=queen+extravaganza

AdamMethos wrote:
I'm also wondering if the "fall" tour is now actually starting in January 2013, in which case Jeff and Yvan will still be part of QE since there's no conflict in dates anymore. Quebec City was the first stop on the summer tour.

Jeff is with TSO until Dec. 30, and then starting a European tour of his latest album (Damage Control - great stuff :)) in early April, so that doesn't leave him a lot of time for QE2 - although he is rather 'super-human', always doing something!

Missed a radio interview he did today but it's repeating tomorrow so I'll try to catch it to see if he says anything about QE.

What do you make of the tweet where the guy mentioned he bought tickets for the Montreal dinner/show on the 26th of January?

".. got tickets to the dinner/show in Montreal Jan. 26/13... need to update your site with the new dates!"

pipijolk wrote:
What do you make of the tweet where the guy mentioned he bought tickets for the Montreal dinner/show on the 26th of January? ".. got tickets to the dinner/show in Montreal Jan. 26/13... need to update your site with the new dates!"

Strange as it may sound, the guy mixed up Quebec City and Montreal! Maybe he's from out of town? The Théâtre Capitole where QE is playing is attached to a hotel and the hotel is offering a QE package consisting of:

- One overnight stay (double occupancy)
- A complete breakfast for two
- 2 dinner concert tickets for The Queen Extravaganza…

http://www.lecapitole.com/en/theatre.forfaits.php
(select the Hotel Package dropdown and you'll see the QE package)

Yvan announced that he won't be returning to QE for the next tour:

"Since a few new dates came out for Queen Extravaganza, some people are asking me if I'll be part of the band for the next leg of the tour. It won't be possible for me this time as I will be touring Asia with Notre-Dame-de-Paris at the same time. I wish all the best to Queen Ex. I'll miss you guys."

Notre-Dame-de-Paris is a musical:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notre-Dame_de_Paris_(musical)

AdamM, you had mentioned this one, Jessica Espinosa and her audition with X-Factor,

http://blogs.sacurrent.com/index.php/staff/sas-jessica-espinoza-stuns-britney-and-simon-in-the-x-factor/

I hope QE travels down this way.

I think Marc and Jen were great together doing Lap of the Gods and Don't Stop Me Now, especially LotG, they meshed well on that song. Will be interesting to see how it all unfolds.