Oasis Set For Bridlington Spa

Bridlington Spa is gearing up for one of the biggest concerts in its history, as Manchester rockers Oasis return to East Yorkshire for the third time.

Supersonic ticket sales are expected for the gig on Thursday, August 20.

Attracting Oasis is a huge coup for the east coast venue, with the band's performance sandwiched between big festival appearances in South Korea and the V Festival in England.

Jeremy Harthill, Spa general manager, described it as the "biggest gig in the Spa" in years.

He said: "It's very impressive, especially when I think it is their only indoor gig all year.

Source: www.thisishullandeastriding.co.uk

Rock 'N' And Bowl

Oasis bad boy Liam Gallagher celebrated the end of the band's UK tour on Sunday by boozing backstage at Wembley with his pal, England cricketer Freddie Flintoff.

Sounds like a winning combination of rock 'n' and bowl...

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

Album Re-Issues & New Songs On iTunes

Due to popular demand, the Devendra Banhart remix of '(Get Off Your) High Horse Lady' and the Liam Gallagher-penned 'I Believe In All' and 'The Boy With The Blues' are now available to buy on iTunes.

Devendra remixed '(Get Off Your) High Horse Lady' recently after having been approached by Noel.

'I Believe In All' and 'The Boy With The Blues' were previously only available on the Box Set of 'Dig Out Your Soul'.

Also available from today are the complete studio albums re-pressed on limited edition, super heavyweight vinyl which have been re-issued by Oasis' Big Brother Recordings. Each album comes with with brand new sleeve notes.

To get your copies, click HERE!

Source: www.oasisinet.com

Oasis At Wembley Stadium, Review

Oasis prove impossible to resist at Wembley Arena. Rating * * * *

I have seen some big gigs recently, by some of the greatest rock stars of our time: Bruce Springsteen, U2, Blur. But I have never seen anything quite like a crowd of 50,000 in the pouring rain at Wembley Stadium, arms aloft, communally singing the whole of Don’t Look Back in Anger – with every lyric, every vocal nuance and perfect phrasing – accompanied by a mute, grinning Noel Gallagher on acoustic guitar. The sheer volume of what must count as the biggest choral performance in pop history was hair-raising, the spirit of togetherness heartening.

The bond between Oasis and their audience is extraordinary. The last dates of their stadium tour, at the end of a year of arena shows, surely confirm them as Britain’s favourite band. And it is, in essence, a British experience: stripped back and utterly unpretentious, with a beery cheer allied to a macho refusal to appear to be making an effort. Oasis perform as if showmanship was beneath them.

It is increasingly hard to see how the heroes of Britpop could ever have conquered the fantasy land of America, as we once dreamt they might. There are some standard rock lights and psychedelic video effects, but compared to their heroes U2, or their actual rivals for British pop affection (not, as it turns out, Blur, but rather the family entertainment of Robbie Williams and Take That), Oasis are back in the Stone Age. They just stand still, battering out their songs, all playing together with barely a hint of musical nuance.

Drums thunder along in chunky beats made for bouncing up and down to. Guitars and bass fill up the middle with fuzzy power. The singing begins, as always, with the legendary Rock ’n’ Roll Star and doesn’t let up until the rafter-busting encores of Champagne Supernova and their near heavy metal assault on The Beatles’ I Am the Walrus. They have the songs. They play them. Works every time.

Musically, Oasis have retreated to a safe place of formula, fuelled by a suspicion of anything arty or adventurous. None of this matters to them or their audience. It’s loud. It’s basic. It’s unsophisticated. It is impossible to resist.

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Oasis Complete Wembley Stint

Manchester giants revive old classic

Manchester indie giants Oasis have completed their three night stint at Wembley Stadium by reviving an old classic.

Oasis announced a massive UK tour earlier this year, taking in some of their biggest venues in a decade. The band decided to take along some friends for the ride, with Kasabian, The Enemy, Reverend & The Makers playing support slots.

Beginning with a three night stand in Manchester's Heaton Park the band played dates in Murrayfield and Slane Castle before wrapping things up at Wembley.

On the first night Oasis suffered a blip in their sound, when the power cut out during 'Wonderwall'. However the band soldiered on, with the packed stadium singing along with any need for backing by the group themselves.

The band took to the stage last night (July 12th) to complete their lengthy UK tour. Plunging straight into their traditional opener 'Rock N Roll Star' Oasis seemed on furious form, eager to show the crowd what they are capable of.

The show was watched by Arctic Monkeys' main man Alex Turner, snooker ace Ronnie O' Sullivan, Kimberly Stewart and The Hours' Antony Genn amongst others.

Drawing on the full resources of their back catalogue, Oasis played well known classics alongside fan favourites. 'Slide Away' drew an enormous cheer, before the group rocked out on 'Morning Glory'.

However there was a surprise for the audience. Oasis played a bluesy version of 1994 single 'Whatever' with Gem Archer on harmonica. Released just before Christmas, it was later deleted after plagiarism claims from David Bowie and spoof Beatles group The Rutles.

Now long unavailable, 'Whatever' remains a favourite with fans. The band have not played the track in Britain for some time, although they did perform a similar arrangement on their South East Asian tour earlier this year.

Finishing with 'I Am The Walrus' Liam Gallagher leaped from the stage to shake the hands of those in the front row. All of which is a far cry from his recent antics at Coventry's Ricoh Stadium when he ordered the crowd to stop clapping - and was booed for his troubles.

Source: www.clashmusic.com

Oasis - Live By The Sea

Oasis are set to visit the seaside town of Bridlington in Yorkshire on Thursday 20th August. They will play the picturesque Bridlington Spa with support coming from South Yorkshire band Detroit Social Club.

Tickets go on sale Wednesday 15th July at 10am. They are limited to a maximum of 4 per person.

Tickets are available from:
Oasisinet: 0844 412 4638
Gigs And Tours: 0871 2200 260
Ticketmaster: 0871 230 6230
Bridlington Spa Venue Box Office (No booking fee for cash sales)

Source: www.oasisinet.com

Whatever Live In Japan Earlier This Year

This was taken from a Japanese music show called "music station" dated March 27 this year. Oasis also played 'The Shock Of The Lightning' and 'Falling Down'.

As far as I know, this clip was not shown on the original broadcast.

Noel Gallagher: "No Refunds Or Michael Jackson Jokes"

Noel Gallagher joking about refunds and Michael Jackson while the sound problems were being fixed during Oasis' first night in Wembley on the 9th of July.

Oasis Whatever Live Video From Wembley

Here is a video of Oasis performing 'Whatever' from last nights Wembley Stadium show.

Noel Gallagher Refuses To Wear Brothers 'Pretty Green' Label

Oasis rocker Noel Gallagher will not be wearing any of brother Liam's new clothing creations - as he doesn't share his sibling's taste in fashion.

Lead singer Liam launched his Pretty Green label - which includes trousers, hats, cagoules and t-shirts - online last month, and Noel says that his brother will be focusing even more on the fashion line when the band's gruelling tour finishes at the end of August (09).

The brothers' rocky relationship has been highly publicised, with Noel often publicly poking fun at Liam and nicknaming him Romeo - but when asked if his brother's clothing was nice, he quickly replies, "Shall we move on."

Although restraining from being too critical, Noel makes it clear that unlike Liam, he will not be seen in anything from the line.

He says, "He wears it all the time. He wears it all, down to the socks. He's all kitted out."

Noel adds that he has very little interest in fashion, and describes his own style as 'wealthy idiot'. He says, "It's a function, I dress because nudity is outlawed on the street."

Source: www.contactmusic.com

Limited Oasis One-Off Vinyl Re-Press In Stores Now (UPDATE)

UPDATE

The Limited Edition Collectors’ Box Set has now sold out on the Oasis' Official Site.

A number will be on sale in HMV from July 13th,and are super limited so it might be worthwhile speaking to your local branch if you didn't manage to get one from the official site.

A limited number are also available from PLAY.COM, click here for more details.

The albums are still available individually, click here for more details.

Following the release of Dig Out Your Soul on their own Big Brother Recordings label worldwide, Oasis will be re-issuing their studio album catalogue on vinyl from today on a limited one-off re-press. All seven studio albums – ‘Definitely Maybe’, ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’, ‘Be Here Now’, ‘Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants’, ‘Heathen Chemistry’, ‘Don’t Believe The Truth’ and current album, ‘Dig Out Your Soul’ as well as B sides album ‘The Masterplan’, will now be available through Big Brother Recordings on super heavyweight vinyl and will feature brand new sleeve notes from July 13th. In addition a limited edition box set will also be available. Individually numbered, this exclusive must have collectors’ item will feature all eight vinyl albums and exclusive new artwork.

‘Definitely Maybe’ (RKIDLP006X) – released 30th August 1994, highest chart position # 1

‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory’ (RKIDLP007X) – released 2nd October 1995, highest chart position # 1

‘Be Here Now’ (RKIDLP008X) – released 21st August 1997, highest chart position # 1

‘The Masterplan’ (RKIDLP009X) – released 2nd November 1998, highest chart position # 2

‘Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants’ (RKIDLP002X) – released 28th February 2000, highest chart position # 1

‘Heathen Chemistry’ (RKIDLP25X) – released 1st July 2002, highest chart position # 1

‘Don’t Believe The Truth’ (RKIDLP30XX) – released 30th May 2005, highest chart position # 1

‘Dig Out Your Soul’ (RKIDLP51X) – released 6th October 2008, highest chart position # 1

Limited Edition Collectors’ Box Set (RKIDBOX58) - Individually numbered box set, featuring exclusive artwork and each of the eight vinyl albums as above.

Some Might Say Oasis Are Cheap

These are uneasy times and we must clutch at every fil we can, like a squirrel readying itself for hibernation. Imagine the financial pickle, then, that several thousand Oasis fans now find themselves in.

Last month, at a gig just outside Manchester at Heaton Park, more than 70,000 fans flocked to see the band belt out classics like Wonderwall, Some Might Say and Don’t Look Back in Anger. For this dubious pleasure, they each parted with £45 (Dh270).

The problems kicked off at the start of the set when generator problems meant Liam, Noel and the other members of the band walked offstage to boos from the crowd. The boys and their eyebrows waltzed on again 10 minutes later, but difficulties struck back and this time the band was forced to retreat for 40 minutes while stage hands frantically tweaked wires and fixed the situation.

“Really sorry about that,” said Liam when they re-appeared. “This is a free gig now. Everyone will get a refund.” For those who are acquainted with Liam Gallagher and his charmless utterings, that in itself is something of a feat. He is, after all, the brother who recently told fans at a Coventry gig to stop clapping in time to the music. “This is Oasis, not Simple Minds,” he shouted gracelessly.

Back in Manchester before the evening was out, his brother Noel was fighting back with a more traditional Gallagher tone. “Kind of regret offering you your money back now,” he said bitterly.

The plot thickens. Twenty thousand fans applied for a refund, which has left Oasis facing a bill of £900,000 (Dh5.36m). A promise is a promise though, even in Manchester, and the lengthy process of refunds started last week. But what’s this? The Gallagher brothers have signed the refund cheques themselves, and the cheques – though officially from NatWest – have been amended so they look like they’ve been issued by the fictitious Oasis Bank of Burnage, the Mancunian district where the pair grew up.

In case the fans don’t realise the crafty intentions behind this ploy, a band spokeswoman helpfully offered an explanation. “People can cash them in,” she said. “But they are quite distinctive, so a few people might decide to keep them.”

So after all that, the fans’ quandary is thus: keep the cheques as an investment or cash in their current value and forfeit a piece of Oasis memorabilia. Several have already made their way on to eBay. “I have put it on here for the diehard fans to have one,” explains a seller named purplejo1010. “I have obviously put a reserve fee so that I do not loose [sic] out in any way.” Of course, Purplejo1010, for what kind of monstrous world do we live in if we cannot make a quick buck online?

Other Oasis fansites are rife with discussions over the problem, too. “Colour copy it so you have a copy which looks like the original and then cash it in. Simple!” witters Mike S from Manchester.
Another fan, Black Flag, compares the dastardly duo’s move to that of Salvador Dalí, who used to draw pictures on the back of cheques he would write for restaurant bills so that they would end up framed, not cashed in. The brothers aren’t perhaps in quite the same league, but it’s a touching sentiment, Black Flag.

So for the Gallagher brothers, the moral of the story is perhaps make absolutely sure that you’ve run through a sound check before the start of a gig. They appeared not to have taken this on board before their Wembley show last week when a rendition of Wonderwall was beset with sound problems. On that occasion, however, Noel moved like a viper. “Can I just categorically say no one is getting their money back,” he announced.

For the fans, given the precarious nature of the world’s banking systems, they might find the cheques currently more valuable than cash anyway. According to one of the world’s most comprehensive autograph indices, Fraser’s, the scribble of a celebrity can wield worthy dividends. Since 1997, for example, autographs by a motley groups of names as disparate as Fidel Castro, Princess Diana, Neil Armstrong and Paul McCartney have appreciated more than 1,000 per cent. Get bidding for those cheques on eBay, trophy hunters; to the victor belong the spoils.

Source: www.thenational.ae

Oasis At Wembley Day Three

Tonight's set list from the last night of the UK stadium tour Oasis at Wembley Stadium, London.

Fucking In The Bushes
Rock N Roll Star
Lyla
Shock Of The Lightning
Cigarettes And Alcohol
Roll With It
To Be Where There’s Life
Waiting For The Rapture
The Masterplan
Songbird
Slide Away
Morning Glory
My Big Mouth
Whatever
Half The World Away
I’m Outta Time
Wonderwall
Supersonic
Live Forever
Don't Look Back In Anger
Falling Down
Champagne Supernova
I Am The Walrus

Oasis' next stop is the rescheduled show from last year at the Eden Project on Tuesday.

Oasis Play 'Whatever' At Wembley

Oasis third and final night at Wembley Stadium, throws up a surprise in the set list......

Biggest sing-a-long of the night so far goes to 'Whatever'!

Source: twitter.com/Oasis

Oasis Release 'Boy With The Blues' & 'I Believe In All' On iTunes

While looking through the iTunes UK Store earlier today I came across 'Boy With The Blues' and 'I Believe In All'. Both tracks are available to download individually by clicking here.

The tracks both written by Liam Gallagher were originally on the bonus disc for Oasis' 'Dig Out Your Soul' (Limited Edition Super Deluxe Box Set) released last October.

Also available to download is the excellent Devendra Banhart remix of '(Get Off Your) High Horse Lady'.

Listen Again To Noel Gallagher On The Jonathan Ross Show

Jonathan Ross was joined by Noel Gallagher on his radio show yesterday, to listen to the show again click here.

Noel joins the show around 2 hours and 38 minutes into the show.

Oasis Live In Coventry

Last month's homecoming at Heaton Park in Manchester was marred by on-stage walk-offs and technical difficulties.

But the Gallagher brothers are on their best behaviour at Coventry City's stadium.

However, that's not to say Liam Gallagher doesn't try to stir things up.

Swaggering up to the mic, he dips his head and dedicates Cigarettes And Alcohol to "the real Sky Blues . . . MCFC".

The crowd naturally respond with a barrage of boos following the jibe at their own city's team.

But lairy Liam quickly silences the dissent with the opening line: "Is it my imag-in-a- sheee-un . . . ".

Ever the moody frontman, standing centre stage in a green parka, the younger Gallagher only appears for the songs he sings, occasionally reaching for a tambourine - which he flings into the audience at the end of the set.

He delivers Live Forever with an arrogant sneer that threatens to slip into anger as he orders the audience to clap: "Get your f***ing hands out! We're not Simple Minds!"

Noel, standing to the right of the stage, is more genial, bigging up both support band The Enemy and reformed local heroes The Specials.

Noel also cheekily dedicates The Importance Of Being Idle to himself (" . . . being brilliant and all that . . . ") and nodding with humble respect to the crowd after they out-sing him on Don't Look Back In Anger during the encore.

It's the start of the second leg of their British tour with a sold-out 30,000 crowd - the size of audience other bands would kill to play to.

But it feels as if Oasis are treating this one as a warm-up show before their run of three gigs at Wembley Stadium later in the week.

Oasis are the greatest rock 'n' roll band of their generation but, as they coast effortlessly through '90s classics such as Roll With It, Wonderwall and The Royle Family theme Half A World Away, it makes for a set that feels confident and assured - rather than passionate.

Source: www.newsoftheworld.co.uk

Oasis In Wembley Day Two Setlist

Tonights setlist from Oasis at Wembley Stadium, London.

Fucking In The Bushes
Rock N Roll Star
Lyla
Shock Of The Lightning
Roll With It
Cigarettes And Alcohol
To Be Where There’s Life
Waiting For The Rapture
The Masterplan
Songbird
Slide Away
Morning Glory
My Big Mouth
The Importance Of Being Idle
Half The World Away
I’m Outta Time
Wonderwall
Supersonic
Live Forever
Don't Look Back In Anger
Falling Down
Champagne Supernova
I Am The Walrus

Oasis' next stop is at Wembley Stadium again tomorrow.

The Oasis Burnage Cheque... A Future Collectable?

Well Oasis claim that the souvenir worthy cheque signed by the Gallagher brothers is bounce proof. So what do you do next? Go and get back your hard earned money and cash it in or save a once in a life time collectible item?

Oasis fans who claimed their money back after the band's disrupted Heaton Park gig now face a dilemma.

Oasis face a £1m bill after more than 20,000 fans took up Noel's offer of a refund over their Heaton Park gig.

Despite featuring the logo of the fictitious bank, the cheques are legal tender and can be cashed normally. But promoters for the gig suggested that some fans may want to keep the distinctive novelty cheques, which bear the signature of Liam and Noel Gallagher, as a memento.

A band spokeswoman said: "People can obviously cash them in. They are quite distinctive so a few people may decide to keep them."

The band's opening night concert in Manchester on June 4 was marred by technical glitches, with two separate power cuts leading to a 50-minute delay resulting in Noel Gallagher speaking to dissatisfied fans from the stage: "Thank you very, very much, this is a free gig - let's have it... anybody who has kept their ticket will get a full refund."

More than 70,000 fans had paid £45 for tickets for the show.

The Enemy Pull Out Of Support Slot For Oasis' Show At Wembley Stadium

The Enemy pulled out of today's (July 11) support slot at the Oasis show at London's Wembley Stadium at short notice due to illness earlier this afternoon.

They are scheduled to support Oasis at the next Wembley show, on Sunday (July 12), then again on July 21 at Camden's Roundhouse at the iTunes Festival.