Second European promoter to confirm full cancelation of the acoustic European shows

June 16, 2017  |  Comments Off on Second European promoter to confirm full cancelation of the acoustic European shows  |  by Webmaster  |  The Cranberries

For those who have missed our post on Wednesday, French fans who had bought tickets for the shows in May and June that were to be postponed in the upcoming months received an email two days ago from French promoter -GDP- to inform them these shows “could not be rescheduled in the end

UK, Spanish, Italian, Swiss, and Dutch promoters had not given any news on their side yet, though Ticketmaster.nl just sent customers who were owning tickets for the show due to take place tonight at RAI the below email (screen captured):

None of our team members at Cranberries World can speak Dutch language though here’s an approximate translation made through Google:

We hereby inform you that the The Cranberries concert has been definitively canceled. As you may know, this even was already rescheduled once to a different venue before it got postponed indefinitely due to singer Dolores O’Riordan’s health issues.

Unfortunately, today, Dolores health does not allow her to be back on stage to perform (CW note: we’re not quite sure of the translation here). She needs time to recover from a back injury, and going back on tour prematurely could bring back the medical issues. Therefore, we can not guarantee to reschedule the concert in the short term and thus do not have any other choice but to cancel the show.

Below you can read the statement of the band:
“We have really been thrilled to be back on the road and sharing our music with everyone and it’s with a heavy heart that we have had to pull these shows. Dolores is making good progress though we understandably do not want to jeopardise a full recovery. “

We understand that you were looking forward to a nice performance, and we’re really annoyed to bring this news. We apologize for any inconvenience.

How can you get your money back?
You do not have to do anything. We will automatically refund the amount to the bill or credit card used to pay for the tickets. Within 14 days, the money will be credited by the credit card company. You can only expect a refund if you have purchased the tickets through Ticketmaster.

This new pieces of information are quite worrying and may imply that some more dates could be cancelled in the upcoming days. Indeed, the band is expected to play four electric shows in Italy next week to start their European summer festivals tour. It now looks very unlikely that these shows will take place.

We’ll keep you updated as soon as we know more on Dolores’ current state and if the situation is to impact -or not- the other European dates starting on July 29th in Norway up to August 13th in Orange, France.

Again, the CW team wishes Dolores a speedy recovery.

Bad news re European acoustic shows that were to be rescheduled

June 14, 2017  |  1 Comments  |  by Webmaster  |  The Cranberries

It seems that things do not look good for European fans who are awaiting for the 15 cancelled shows to be rescheduled.

Indeed, on May 24th, the band stated that they were working hard with local promoters to reschedule these shows.

This message was then quoted by the different promoters such as Opus One in Switzerland, who emailed customers to inform them that the rescheduled date would be announced “mid June”.

Later on, Spanish promoter – Doctor Music – posted on their Facebook page that both Spanish shows would take place and that the rescheduled dates would be known during the second week of June – which did not happen.

Today brings a much more worrying news as French promoter – GDP – emailed customers to explain that none of the French shows would be rescheduled in the end, as opposed to what they had stated on May 24th. Below the screen capture of the email in French:

Here’s our translation:

Dear customers,
Following our email dated Wednesday May 24th, we regret to inform you that, unfortunately, the concerts of The Cranberries that were due to take place in May and June could not be rescheduled. The below concerts are thus cancelled:

30 may: Tours – Le Vinci
31 may: Lyon – Amphithéâtre – Cité internationale
2 june: Nantes – Cité des Congrès
7 june: Marseille – Le Silo
9 june: Strasbourg – Palais des Congrès – Salle Erasme

Fans are invited to ask for a refund as per info below:

– Will-call tickets or e-tickets: Please send us your order number by e-mail and confirm that we can make the refund on the credit card used for the payment. If you changed your credit card, please send us your new credit card number and expiration date only (no security code needed for refunds). We will refund you within 2 to 3 business days.

– Tickets received by mail or DHL: please send us your tickets by mail at our address hereunder together with your bank account information. We will refund you by bank transfer within 2 to 3 weeks.

Please note the refunds will be closed after 09/09/2017
(no refunds after this date)

Thank you very much, kind regards

It would not be surprising if UK, Spanish, Italian, Swiss and Dutch promoters were to announce the same in the upcoming days.

We can’t help but hope this is not due to Dolores health but a schedule conflict, as this would imply that her medical issues have gotten worse.

Time will tell if the band will perform or not at the four Italian shows due to take place next week. As a reminder, Dolores doctors have advised her on May 22nd “to immediately cease work for the next 4 weeks” so one may imagine that Dolores is to meet her doctors again in the upcoming days to decide whether she can go back on tour or not.

Dolores O’ Riordan spotted in Toronto earlier today

June 3, 2017  |  4 Comments  |  by Axl  |  Dolores O'Riordan

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Rescheduled European tour dates to be announced next week?

June 2, 2017  |  Comments Off on Rescheduled European tour dates to be announced next week?  |  by Webmaster  |  The Cranberries

As announced on May 24th, The Cranberries were forced to cancel 15 dates of their European semi acoustic tour with String Quartet due to take place in May & June as Dolores had “been instructed by her doctors to immediately cease work for the next 4 weeks for medical reasons associated with a back problem.

The band immediately explained that her health being paramount, they would work hard to try and reschedule these shows and advised fans to “hold on to [their] ticket until [they] can update further“.

While some promoters have already processed to refund the customers with no more delay, hope comes back today as the Spanish promoter – Doctor Music – just announced that the rescheduled dates would be known next week!
Let’s note Doctor Music is refunding everyone at the moment, stating that tickets bought for June 4th and 5th won’t remain valid, which means that fans will be invited to buy some brand new tickets for the rescheduled shows later on.

Here’s their statement below:

Earlier this week, fans who had bought their ticket for the concert in Genève, Switzerland had also received an email from the local ticket retailer to explain the new date would be announced “mid June”.

We’ll keep you updated as soon as we know more.
In the meantime, we wish Dolores a prompt recovery.

Luxembourg pro pics by C.Piscitelli, ARA City Radio, Photogroove

May 26, 2017  |  Comments Off on Luxembourg pro pics by C.Piscitelli, ARA City Radio, Photogroove  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

More awesome pro pics of The Cranberries in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg at Rockhal by 3 different photographers:

Claude Piscitelli on Flickr:

080_The_Cranberries_Rockhal

David Robson/ARA City Radio on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/aracityradio/posts/1278648392248062

 

Simon Engelbert/Photogroove on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/simonengelbert.photogroove/posts/644459695744670

London Palladium pro pics by Awais/Rock Legends

May 24, 2017  |  Comments Off on London Palladium pro pics by Awais/Rock Legends  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

https://www.facebook.com/Cranberriesworld/posts/999538913481764

BREAKING: The Cranberries upcoming European acoustic shows postponed

May 24, 2017  |  1 Comments  |  by Webmaster  |  The Cranberries

Following the cancelation of the Bristol and Gateshead shows, the band just announced a minute ago on Facebook that all the upcoming concerts due to take place in May and up to June 16th would not go ahead:

BREAKING: Second UK show cancelled in Gateshead tonight

May 24, 2017  |  Comments Off on BREAKING: Second UK show cancelled in Gateshead tonight  |  by Webmaster  |  The Cranberries

Following the cancellation of Bristol’s concert at Colston Hall this Monday, the Sage just announced on their socials that tonight’s show in Gateshead (Newcastle) would be postponed too “due to illness” :

As a reminder, here’s the complete announcement from Colston Hall in which they explain that “Doctors have ordered lead vocalist Dolores O’Riordan to take ”immediate rest” leaving the band with no option but to postpone this show while she gets further medical opinion and advice on treatment options.

EDIT : The band just confirmed the cancellation on the below Facebook statement :

We strongly advise all the fans who are travelling to keep checking the band’s official page as well as venues websites for some more news.

BREAKING: Tonight’s show postponed due to illness

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https://www.facebook.com/Cranberriesworld/photos/a.991317810970541.1073741839.207992442636419/998094233626232/?type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/ColstonHall/posts/10154550144883344

More amazing pro pics from Dublin Bord Gais Energy Theatre

May 22, 2017  |  Comments Off on More amazing pro pics from Dublin Bord Gais Energy Theatre  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

https://www.facebook.com/Cranberriesworld/posts/998009130301409

Our videos: Cranberries & D.A.R.K. LIVE PA @ London Palladium

May 22, 2017  |  1 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

D.A.R.K. LIVE PA – CHINA GIRL

THE CRANBERRIES – ANIMAL INSTINCT

London Palladium – Review and photos by TheUpcoming.co.uk

May 21, 2017  |  Comments Off on London Palladium – Review and photos by TheUpcoming.co.uk  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

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Picture of Dolores with a lucky fan after the London Palladium show yesterday

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Cool pro pics in London Palladium last night

May 21, 2017  |  Comments Off on Cool pro pics in London Palladium last night  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

https://www.facebook.com/Cranberriesworld/posts/997239463711709

Pro pics both The Cranberries and D.A.R.K. Live PA in Dublin

May 19, 2017  |  Comments Off on Pro pics both The Cranberries and D.A.R.K. Live PA in Dublin  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

https://www.facebook.com/Cranberriesworld/posts/996152520487070

Irish independent’s review – Dublin, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre

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https://www.facebook.com/Cranberriesworld/posts/995882700514052

Noel and Dolores on “The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show” Today FM

May 19, 2017  |  Comments Off on Noel and Dolores on “The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show” Today FM  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

https://www.facebook.com/Cranberriesworld/posts/995737000528622

 

https://www.facebook.com/TheIanDempseyBreakfastShow/posts/1256108137791201

 

Tonight’s setlist – Dublin

May 18, 2017  |  1 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

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The Cranberries concert in Dublin – First pic!

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Belfast yesterday: a fan on stage during Zombie

May 18, 2017  |  Comments Off on Belfast yesterday: a fan on stage during Zombie  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

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Dolores and Noel in Dublin, Ireland – First pics!

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Great pro pics from Belfast Waterfront

May 18, 2017  |  Comments Off on Great pro pics from Belfast Waterfront  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

https://www.facebook.com/Cranberriesworld/posts/994851397283849

Another great photo from Belfast

May 17, 2017  |  1 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

https://www.facebook.com/Cranberriesworld/posts/994786460623676

Live feed from Belfast – VIDEO

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Live feed from Waterfront Belfast

https://www.facebook.com/Cranberriesworld/posts/994771950625127

Belfast 1st pic!

May 17, 2017  |  Comments Off on Belfast 1st pic!  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

https://www.facebook.com/Cranberriesworld/posts/994748977294091

Dolores O’ Riordan in Belfast earlier today

May 17, 2017  |  Comments Off on Dolores O’ Riordan in Belfast earlier today  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

https://www.facebook.com/Cranberriesworld/posts/994709653964690

RAI Amsterdam Theater to go on sale tomorrow at 10:00 am

May 16, 2017  |  Comments Off on RAI Amsterdam Theater to go on sale tomorrow at 10:00 am  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

Amsterdam remaining tickets for the rescheduled show RAI Amsterdam Theater to go on sale tomorrow at 10:00 am.

https://www.facebook.com/Cranberriesworld/posts/993712490731073

Recap Amsterdam / Lille / Paris #3

May 15, 2017  |  2 Comments  |  by Webmaster  |  The Cranberries

Following Bruxelles concert, last week was affected by a cancellation in Amsterdam: the show that was due to take place at Koninklijk Theater had to be postponed in the afternoon after Dolores was diagnosed as ill with a heavy cold and related symptoms. The show will be rescheduled on June 16th at RAI theater.
Let’s note some fans got to meet Dolores on that day at the venue, as you can see on the below video in which she explains she’s got a virus:

It seems the cancellation was a wise decision as it turned out Dolores was able to come back on stage on Friday 12th in Lille. As often, the audience in Northern France did not disappoint and was, as expected, one of the loudest on the tour so far, enhancing the show and leading Dolores to speak a lot in French in between songs as she used to in the old days, letting the audience know “vous êtes le mieux” (you are the best) several times. She used the occasion to thank the crowd for their singalong and explain she had a “croaky voice” because she was sick, though she nonetheless managed to deliver an impressive performance, especially on the three new acoustic songs, with alternative lyrics on Why.


Same for the following crowded Paris show that took place on Saturday 13th, where the audience however got to hear a regular version of Why. One may note that the violinists were the same as on the first Paris play. Taking the situation into account, no surprise, the setlist remained unchanged for both these shows, though we may witness some changes once Dolores will be feeling better on the tour.
Like all shows so far on this “acoustic tour”, these two were sold out.

Here’s a cool pic of Dolores arriving at the Olympia in Paris in the afternoon (thanks to Danny and JeJe):

Below, our usual vids taken during the shows, please note that people in the stalls were not allowed to film AT ALL in Lille – and security guys took it very seriously – which explains why we don’t have any vid of The Cranberries on that date. However security was taking it easier during the D.A.R.K. Live PA performance so you can watch one of their songs below:

LILLE – D.A.R.K. Live PA – MONEY(?)

LILLE – THE CRANBERRIES – ZOMBIE (incomplete)

(Not our video)

PARIS #3 – D.A.R.K. Live PA – THROUGH THE DARKNESS(?)

PARIS #3 – THE CRANBERRIES – CONDUCT

PARIS #2 – Awesome photos and Zombie video – Excellent quality

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Paris #3 Almost full show available by this YouTube user

May 15, 2017  |  Comments Off on Paris #3 Almost full show available by this YouTube user  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

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Amsterdam rescheduled to June 16th – DIFFERENT VENUE: RAI

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Recap on Esch-sur-Alzette + Bruxelles shows

May 9, 2017  |  2 Comments  |  by Webmaster  |  The Cranberries

Our team is back to sum up these two gigs we attended!
Luxembourg saw the same 19 tracks setlist as in Paris #2, whereas Belgium was lucky enough to be added a 20th song: Loud And Clear!

ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE – ROCKHAL

01. Analyse
02. Animal Instinct
03. Linger
04. Just My Imagination
05. Ode To My Family
06. Wanted
07. When You’re Gone
08. Free To Decide
09. I Can’t Be With You
10. Conduct
11. Desperate Andy
12. Salvation
13. Ridiculous Thoughts
14. Zombie

15. Why?
16. The Glory
17. Rupture

18. You And Me
19. Dreams


BRUXELLES – CIRQUE ROYAL

01. Analyse
02. Animal Instinct
03. Linger
04. Just My Imagination
05. Ode To My Family
06. Wanted
07. When You’re Gone
08. Free To Decide
09. Loud And Clear

10. I Can’t Be With You
11. Conduct
12. Desperate Andy
13. Salvation
14. Ridiculous Thoughts
15. Zombie

16. Why?
17. The Glory
18. Rupture

19. You And Me
20. Dreams 


In terms of sound, both concerts appeared to have a much better sound than the Olympia shows, with a brilliant rendition of the chords! One may note that only one violonist is touring with the band, the 3 other members of the quartet are local instrumentalists who Dolores thanks every night and asks the crowd to applaud, though those in Belgium were privileged to be introduced in details by Dolores who gave their names.

Now in terms of emotion, it seemed to us that the lack of enthousiasm coming from the (huge) audience in Luxembourg -that was very calm- did not trigger a very dynamic set, as opposed to the overwhelming concert in Bruxelles where Dolores got more talkative than on the beginning of this tour, letting the crowd know that she had a lovely walk in a park in the afternoon, and dancing Irish steps as she used to on Liar back in the good ol’days etc…

Last, Dolores sang the -beautiful- “alternavie lyrics” of Why in Luxembourg but rendered the regular album version in Bruxelles, that was unusually played a little fast on that night 😉

Fans may also be interested in knowing that, in Bruxelles, for the first time of the tour, some signed vinyls were sold at the merch and actually sold out by the end of the show.

As for the D.A.R.K. live PA set featuring Olé Koretsky and DJ Wool, the setlist has not been identified yet as some song titles are still unknown and the boys do not have any setlist on stage for fans to grab. Maybe Olé will let fans know soon… 😉
Here’s a preview of the setlist with the tracks we can recognize (in running order):

Animal (? unidentified D.A.R.K. song feat. Dolores vocals)
Watch Out
Miles Away
China Girl (David Bowie cover)
Money (?)
Heartbreaker (?)

And for those who are still hoping for a featuring of Dolores on the D.A.R.K. set, it has not happened yet… but who knows what will happen next?


ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE – ROCKHAL

RTL Radio:

Tom Maggio:

DR26:

Deadly Sexy Carl:


BRUXELLES – CIRQUE ROYAL

Giggoers:

Skynet:

Roisin McDonnell:

More great pics on these links below:
Carlo Verfaille
Charlotte Ferrara
Valerie De Pever
Fabio Sciamannini
AVD Photography (shared by doloresoriordanspain on Facebook)


Here are our videos of both The Cranberries and D.A.R.K. Live PA sets (1 song each per show), which are available on the CW Youtube page, as usual:

ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE – ROCKHAL

D.A.R.K. LIVE PA

THE CRANBERRIES

BRUXELLES – CIRQUE ROYAL

D.A.R.K. LIVE PA

THE CRANBERRIES

Recap on The Cranberries Paris shows – May 4th & 5th

May 6, 2017  |  5 Comments  |  by Camille  |  The Cranberries

No live review on our website on May 4th and May 5th for The Cranberries shows in Paris as most of our team members were attending the shows, so here we are now!

If the first night wasn’t too surprising as the band played the same setlist as in Berlin, the second night was much more special as we were lucky enough to enjoy the world premiere of Rupture.
Here’s the video below:


SETLIST MAY 4TH
01. Analyse
02. Animal Instinct
03. Linger
04. Just My Imagination
05. Ode To My Family
06. Wanted
07. When You’re Gone
08. Free To Decide
09. I Can’t Be With You
10. Conduct
11. Desperate Andy
12. Salvation
13. Ridiculous Thoughts
14. Zombie

15. Why?
16. The Glory
17. You And Me
18. Dreams


SETLIST MAY 5TH
01. Analyse
02. Animal Instinct
03. Linger
04. Just My Imagination
05. Ode To My Family
06. Wanted
07. When You’re Gone
08. Free To Decide
09. I Can’t Be With You
10. Conduct
11. Desperate Andy
12. Salvation
13. Ridiculous Thoughts
14. Zombie

15. Why?
16. The Glory
17. Rupture

18. You And Me
19. Dreams


Let’s note that the band gave a live interview on FB from the Olympia on May 4th in which they confirmed what Dolores had previously mentioned in some recent interviews: the shows won’t actually be fully acoustic but a blend between acoustic and electric versions.
Also Dolores explained on stage on May 4th that they had decided to add some more electric parts to the show not to turn it into a “too boring” performance. This decision to make the set “more dynamic” was probably taken during the rehearsals for the European acoustic tour with String Quarters.

As a consequence, only the new songs from the album are fully performed acoustically on live. This might explain why the North American tour is not promoted as “acoustic”, as opposed to the headline shows in Europe starting from May to mid June.

The Olympia happened to be the first all seated venue on this tour, one may note that Dolores entered the stage on both night asking the crowd to stand up so as to rock the place, which everyone did.

Let’s also emphasise that on the first night, the quartet left the show before Dreams, whereas the song was played with the quartet on the second night!

If it seems that the setlist was “shortened” on the first evening, second evening left more space for the band to play longer outros on their songs, which was very appreciable.

Last, we should note that Dolores sang some alternative lyrics on “Why?” on both night (which did not happen in Berlin) with the lines below :

Somewhere at the crossroads of life
Somewhere in another dimension
Life it really hurts like a knife

In the meantime, here are the first pro pics that can be found on the Internet as well as some cool fans pics, we’ll update this post with some more in the upcoming days.

MAY 4TH

Photos Concerts :

Getty Image :

Adeline’s pics :


Indo_Matt’s pics :

MAY 5TH

Giggoers :

Dan’s pics :

Adeline’s pics :

Indo_Matt’s pics :

Shooting Idols:

“Something Else” double heavyweight vinyl – HQ IMAGES

May 3, 2017  |  2 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

Title says it all!!
Just one thing to notice: there’s no lyrics.

FRONT – SEALED WITH STICKER

FRONT

INNER

BACK

INNER SLEEVE 1 – FRONT

INNER SLEEVE 1 – BACK

SIDE A

SIDE B

INNER SLEEVE 2 – FRONT

INNER SLEEVE 2 – BACK

SIDE C

SIDE D

The Cranberries Acoustic Tour starts tonight in Berlin

May 2, 2017  |  16 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

Yesterday The Cranberries played an electric show in Wroclaw, Poland. it was the very first show of the European tour but tonight in Berlin at Admiralspalast is the real debut of the Acoustic Tour.
***WORLD PREMIERE***

Just like yesterday, this post will be updated all day and night long

VENUE

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTkByAaBjSV/?taken-at=1654511

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTkB3SbBiu3/?taken-at=1654511

TICKETS FOR TONIGHT

VENUE’S UPCOMING EVENTS

FANS ENTERED THE VENUE
POSSIBLY THE ONE AND ONLY STANDING SHOW OF THE EUROPEAN ACOUSTIC TOUR!!!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTmRhp1jppC/?taken-by=rammsteinchen

OPENING ACT: “D.A.R.K. Live P.A.” COMING NEXT

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTmR2sujeTt/?taken-by=schmorell

A BIT OF “D.A.R.K. Live PA” – Click on PLAY button below – Video recorded by Johanna (Whiteprism/Instagram Story)

 

8:50PM – THE CRANBERRIES JUST ENTERED THE STAGE – STRING QUARTET ON STAGE!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTmboUvg2T5/?taken-by=zah.cristian

VIDEO FIRST 2 SONGS…

https://www.facebook.com/aktham.abulhusn.4/videos/1263048550461017/

 

9:25PM – ANOTHER NICE PHOTO

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTmgVRIg7DX/?tagged=thecranberries

9:55PM – ANOTHER PHOTO

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTmjThuA4tm/?tagged=admiralspalast

WHEN YOU’RE GONE – Video – Sounds great!

http://www.instagram.com/p/BTmlJ9IBLa3/

10:10PM – DIFFERENT OUTFIT

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTmlHmID4EK/?tagged=thecranberries

ZOMBIE – Video

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTmmXgkjU4X/?tagged=thecranberries

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTml95pAD1u/

SHOW IS NOW OVER
COMPLETE SETLIST STILL TO COME…


00:05 – FIRST PROFESSIONAL PHOTO!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTmxVngjdpY/

00.20 – ANOTHER PROFESSIONAL PHOTO (HQ) AND COMPLETE SETLIST

Photo Credit: Adina Scha/Facebook

SETLIST
01. Analyse
02. Animal Instinct
03. Linger
04. Just My Imagination
05. Ode To My Family
06. Wanted
07. When You’re Gone
08. Free To Decide
09. I Can’t Be With You
10. Conduct
11. Desperate Andy
12. Salvation
13. Ridiculous Thoughts
14. Zombie

15. Why?
16. The Glory
17. You And Me
18. Dreams

That’s all folks!!

2017 tour merch is now available online

May 2, 2017  |  Comments Off on 2017 tour merch is now available online  |  by Camille  |  The Cranberries

Good news for those who want to go to the shows wearing a brand new shirt: the Something Else merch is now available on the band’s official online store

Tshirts are sold at £20
Hoodie at £35
Sofa mug at £8
Tote bag at £10
Sofa keyring at £5
2017 European tour poster at £5

Presales: Great VIP packages for U.S. and Canadian shows

May 2, 2017  |  3 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

The U.S. and Canadian presales are now on sale. All direct links available on our previous post. Don’t forget to enter promo code/password SOMETHINGELSE

Unfortunately it seems there are no VIP package for Montréal and Chicago, just a presale access but there sure are great limited VIP packages for all other shows, make it fast:

11-Sep – Nashville, TN – Schermerhorn Symphony Center
The Cranberries – Something Else VIP Package – $190 – (update: VIP PACKAGE SOLD OUT)
Package includes one premium reserved or general admission ticket- VIP early entry into the venue- VIP access to The Cranberries preshow soundcheck- Specially designed The Cranberries tour shirt (exclusive to VIP packages only!)- Collectible- silkscreened tour poster autographed by The Cranberries (numbered- limited print)- Exclusive The Cranberries tote bag- The Cranberries button set and Official VIP laminate.

13-Sep – Atlanta, GA – The Tabernacle
The Cranberries – Something Else VIP Package – $175
Package includes one premium reserved or general admission ticket- VIP early entry into the venue- VIP access to The Cranberries preshow soundcheck- Specially designed The Cranberries tour shirt (exclusive to VIP packages only!)- Collectible- silkscreened tour poster autographed by The Cranberries (numbered- limited print)- Exclusive The Cranberries tote bag- The Cranberries button set and Official VIP laminate.

15-Sep – New York, NY – Terminal 5
VIP PACKAGE – $140
One general admission ticket
VIP early entry into the venue
VIP access to The Cranberries preshow soundcheck
Specially designed The Cranberries tour shirt (exclusive to VIP packages only!)
Collectible, silkscreened tour poster autographed by The Cranberries (numbered, limited print)
Exclusive The Cranberries tote bag
The Cranberries button set
Official VIP laminate
Limited availability

16-Sep – New York, NY – Terminal 5 – SOLD OUT
VIP PACKAGE – $140 – (update: VIP PACKAGE SOLD OUT)
One general admission ticket
VIP early entry into the venue
VIP access to The Cranberries preshow soundcheck
Specially designed The Cranberries tour shirt (exclusive to VIP packages only!)
Collectible, silkscreened tour poster autographed by The Cranberries (numbered, limited print)
Exclusive The Cranberries tote bag
The Cranberries button set
Official VIP laminate
Limited availability

18-Sep – Washington, DC – The 9:30 Club
The Cranberries – Something Else VIP Package – $159.50
Package includes: One general admission ticket – VIP early entry into the venue – VIP access to The Cranberries preshow soundcheck – Specially designed The Cranberries tour shirt (exclusive to VIP packages only!) – Collectible, silkscreened tour poster autographed by The Cranberries (numbered, limited print) – Exclusive The Cranberries tote bag – The Cranberries button set – Official VIP laminate – Limited availability

20-Sep – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
The Cranberries – Something Else VIP Package – $145
Package includes one premium reserved or general admission ticket- VIP early entry into the venue- VIP access to The Cranberries preshow soundcheck- Specially designed The Cranberries tour shirt (exclusive to VIP packages only!)- Collectible- silkscreened tour poster autographed by The Cranberries (numbered- limited print)- Exclusive The Cranberries tote bag- The Cranberries button set and Official VIP laminate.

21-Sep – Boston, MA – House of Blues
The Cranberries – Something Else VIP Package – $150 – (update: VIP PACKAGES SOLD OUT)
Package includes one premium reserved or general admission ticket- VIP early entry into the venue- VIP access to The Cranberries preshow soundcheck- Specially designed The Cranberries tour shirt (exclusive to VIP packages only!)- Collectible- silkscreened tour poster autographed by The Cranberries (numbered- limited print)- Exclusive The Cranberries tote bag- The Cranberries button set and Official VIP laminate.

23-Sep – Montreal, QC – Place des Arts
Presale access only, No VIP package (or maybe not available yet!)

24-Sep – Toronto, ON – Rebel
The Cranberries – Something Else VIP Package – CA$207.00
Package includes one premium reserved or general admission ticket, VIP early entry into the venue, VIP access to The Cranberries preshow soundcheck, Specially designed The Cranberries tour shirt (exclusive to VIP packages only!), Collectible, silkscreened tour poster autographed by The Cranberries (numbered, limited print), Exclusive The Cranberries tote bag, The Cranberries button set and Official VIP laminate.

26-Sep – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
The Cranberries – Something Else VIP Package – $175
Package includes one premium reserved or general admission ticket- VIP early entry into the venue- VIP access to The Cranberries preshow soundcheck- Specially designed The Cranberries tour shirt (exclusive to VIP packages only!)- Collectible- silkscreened tour poster autographed by The Cranberries (numbered- limited print)- Exclusive The Cranberries tote bag- The Cranberries button set and Official VIP laminate.

28-Sep – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theater
The Cranberries – Something Else VIP Package – $145
Package includes: • One general admission ticket • VIP early entry into the venue • VIP access to The Cranberries preshow soundcheck • Specially designed The Cranberries tour shirt (exclusive to VIP packages only!) • Collectible, silkscreened tour poster autographed by The Cranberries (numbered, limited print) • Exclusive The Cranberries tote bag • The Cranberries button set • Official VIP laminate • Limited availability

29-Sep – Council Bluffs, IA – Stir Cove at Harrah’s Casino
The Cranberries – Something Else VIP Package – $160
Package includes one premium reserved or general admission ticket- VIP early entry into the venue- VIP access to The Cranberries preshow soundcheck- Specially designed The Cranberries tour shirt (exclusive to VIP packages only!)- Collectible- silkscreened tour poster autographed by The Cranberries (numbered- limited print)- Exclusive The Cranberries tote bag- The Cranberries button set and Official VIP laminate.


Bud Light VIP Party Deck Tickets – $88
Bud Light VIP Party Deck tickets are the best seats in the house. Enjoy your favorite artist from our side stage viewing area! You will receive one up-close ticket on our Bud Light viewing deck- access to our VIP lounge and restrooms- and Beat the Line access to get into the venue first. Be sure to arrive early so you can choose the best spot in General Admission to catch the show!


VIP Party Pit Tickets – $78
The VIP Party Pit is guaranteed front of the stage access to see your favorite artist up close. You will receive one up-close ticket in the party pit- access to our VIP lounge and restrooms- and Beat the Line access to get into the venue first. Be sure to arrive early so you can choose the best spot in General Admission to catch the show!

1-Oct – Denver, CO – Paramount Theatre
The Cranberries – Something Else VIP Package – $190
One premium general admission ticket – GA PIT is standing room only/no chairs
VIP early entry into the venue
VIP access to The Cranberries preshow soundcheck
Specially designed The Cranberries tour shirt (exclusive to VIP packages only!)
Collectible, silkscreened tour poster autographed by The Cranberries (numbered, limited print)
Exclusive The Cranberries tote bag
The Cranberries button set
Official VIP laminate
Limited availability

4-Oct – San Francisco, CA – Masonic Auditorium
The Cranberries – Something Else VIP Package – $180 – (update: VIP PACKAGES SOLD OUT)
One premium reserved or general admission ticket
VIP early entry into the venue
VIP access to The Cranberries preshow soundcheck
Specially designed The Cranberries tour shirt (exclusive to VIP packages only!)
Collectible, silkscreened tour poster autographed by The Cranberries (numbered, limited print)
Exclusive The Cranberries tote bag
The Cranberries button set
Official VIP laminate
Limited availability

6-Oct – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
The Cranberries – Something Else VIP Package – (update: VIP PACKAGES SOLD OUT)
One premium reserved or general admission ticket
VIP early entry into the venue
VIP access to The Cranberries preshow soundcheck
Specially designed The Cranberries tour shirt (exclusive to VIP packages only!)
Collectible, silkscreened tour poster autographed by The Cranberries (numbered, limited print)
Exclusive The Cranberries tote bag
The Cranberries button set
Official VIP laminate
Limited availability


UPDATE May 9th:
Chicago has now a VIP package as well, they finally added it!
Another NYC show is on sale, same VIP packages.
A lot of VIP packages are now sold out.

The Cranberries European Tour 2017 starts today in Poland

May 1, 2017  |  2 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

The Cranberries European tour 2017 starts today in Poland. Just like the European Tour last year, the Polish fans have the chance to see the band in concert first.
It’s still unclear whether this show is part of the acoustic tour or not. Probably not… we will know soon.
It’s hard to understand why the band doesn’t communicate more on this point as there clearly are 2 different types of show in Europe this year.

Anyway this is the day and this post will be updated all day and night long on what’s happening now in Poland. The band arrived yesterday in Wrocław and some of the band members posted photos of the city on their Instagram accounts. Here’s one pic by whiteprism/Johanna Wiseley (backing vocals) who, by the way, just announced she was pregnant. The CW team would like to wish her all the best!

Here’s the poster:

and 2 tickets for tonight’s show

First fans in town:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTjRuUihNt8/?tagged=thecranberries

NEW MERCH!!!!!!!!
3 TSHIRTS/1 HOODIE/1 POSTER/1 MUG/1 TOTE BAG/CRANBERRIES CD/D.A.R.K. CD

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTjYqu4FiDI/

VENUE

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTjdOm9j9Td/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTjblOYlD5u/?tagged=thecranberries

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTjfi50AzTL/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTjoMDggEYs/

BANNER

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTjmpICh-Cs/?tagged=3majówka

8:45pm – 15 minutes to go!!
Same backdrop as last shows.
Not the “Roses Tour” backdrop seen during the band’s rehearsals in Limerick.

9:15 PM – Show just started. 15 minutes late. First photo.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTj6vWJFyfq/?tagged=thecranberries

Very few pictures for now… 
No live feed either. #EveryonesEnjoyingNotRecording
The show seems electric, not acoustic. #FirstAcousticShowTomorrow

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTj7tfwFtVj/?tagged=thecranberries

10:20 pm, Closest pic for now 🙁

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTkCv0GDg46/

10:35pm, first professional photos on this link.
2 of them below:

Show is now over.
No audio or video broadcast during the concert.
Setlist still to come…

00.10am – WHEN YOU’RE GONE – VIDEO

FREE TO DECIDE – VIDEO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aGxxDNfK2I

00:50am – 2 HQ photos shared by Piotr on the Polish Facebook group “Forum The Cranberries”

01:15am – A lot more professional photos on muzyka.dlastudenta.pl
3 of them below:

That’s all folks!!
Tomorrow, first show of the Acoustic Tour in Berlin, Germany.

SETLIST:
01. Analyse
02. Animal Instinct
03. Wanted
04. Linger
05. When You’re Gone
06. Just My Imagination
07. Ode To My Family
08. Loud And Clear
09. Free To Decide
10. I Can’t Be With You
11. Conduct
12. Desperate Andy
13. Schizophrenic Playboys
14. Salvation
15. Ridiculous Thoughts
16. Zombie

17. Empty
18. You And Me
19. Promises
20. Dreams

U.S. and Canadian dates presales: where and when (UPDATED)

April 30, 2017  |  8 Comments  |  by Camille  |  The Cranberries

Some of our readers are asking if there are presales for the upcoming North American Cranberries shows. The answer is yes and it seems there are lots of them! To be honest, this looks like a real mess as some shows feature 10 different presales between May 2nd and May 5th (like VIP packages, Spotify presales, cardmember preferred tickets, The Cranberries fan presale, mobile app presale and more…)

Also, one may note that in their recent interviews, Dolores and Noel have always spoken about 18 dates, which means that 4 more shows might remain to be announced. We may imagine that they’re planning to double some shows (such as NYC as Dolores mentioned several times they would be giving 2 shows there) when the 1st one will be sold out.

Here’s our attempt at listing the presales below:

11-Sep – Nashville, TN – Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Ticketmaster / First presale on May 3rd, general onsale on May 5th

13-Sep – Atlanta, GA – The Tabernacle
Live Nation / First presale on May 2nd, general onsale on May 5th / Floor: standing GA, balcony: reserved seating

16-Sep – New York, NY – Terminal 5
Axs / General onsale on May 5th

18-Sep – Washington, DC – The 9:30 Club
Ticketfly / First presale on May 2nd, general onsale on June 22nd

20-Sep – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
Live Nation / First presale on May 2nd, general onsale on May 5th / General admission only

21-Sep – Boston, MA – House of Blues
Live Nation / First presale on May 2nd, general onsale on May 5th

23-Sep – Montreal, QC – Place des Arts
Place des Arts (English version) / First presale on May 2nd, general onsale on May 5th

24-Sep – Toronto, ON – Rebel
Ticketmaster / First presale on May 4th, general onsale on May 6th

26-Sep – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
Live Nation / First presale on May 2nd, general onsale on May 5th

28-Sep – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theater
Ticketfly / First presale on May 2nd, general onsale on May 5th

29-Sep – Council Bluffs, IA – Stir Cove at Harrah’s Casino
Ticketmaster / First presale on May 2nd, general onsale on May 5th

1-Oct – Denver, CO – Paramount Theatre
Altitude Tickets / First presale on May 2nd, general onsale on May 5th

4-Oct – San Francisco, CA – Masonic Auditorium
Live Nation / First presale on May 2nd, general onsale on May 5th

6-Oct – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
Live Nation / First presale on May 2nd, general onsale on May 5th / Standing pit, loung, mezzanine: reserved seating

Most of the venues appear to have an “artist presale” for fans. No clue yet who these presales will be made available to but we can imagine that a link/code will be sent to people who subscribed to the band’s official website newsletter by preordering Something Else? Or maybe the Live Nation subscribers?

Feel free to let us know if you find out more!


UPDATE – 1 MAY

The Cranberries just published on their socials about the fan presale.
PASSWORD: SOMETHINGELSE
Here’s their Facebook message:

Our USA & Canadian dates go on general sale on Friday 5th of May….BUT followers of this page will get access to an exclusive pre-sale from 10am local time on Tuesday May 2nd.

 

All gigs are listed, along with the relevant ticket links at:
http://www.cranberries.com/site/gigs

 

To access the pre-sale you will need to enter the password:
SOMETHINGELSE

Happy Birthday to Mike Hogan 44 years old today!

April 29, 2017  |  Comments Off on Happy Birthday to Mike Hogan 44 years old today!  |  by Axl  |  Other News

It’s now midnight in Ireland, Happy Birthday to our favorite bass player Mike Hogan who turns 44 today!

Photo credit: CreepingMacKroki – Bospop 2016

Something Else release: Promo appearances recap (UPDATED)

April 28, 2017  |  7 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

Today’s the day, “Something Else” was released this morning to our greatest delight.
Here’s the official promo video posted by the band.

https://www.facebook.com/TheCranberries/videos/10154649249782106/

 

Let us use the occasion to do a small recap of all the promo appearances that are surfacing today. First, keep in mind we’re listing all the interviews given by the band in this section of our website, while their promotional performances are listed here.

Today 4 new interviews were broadcast/published:
– Dolores and Noel on “Gerry Kelly” on BBC Radio Ulster, Podcast available HERE starting at 14:50
– Dolores and Noel chatting to Paul McKenna on AudioBoom.com, audio available HERE
– Dolores for the Huffingtonpost.co.uk
– Dolors and Noel on Paste Magazine

The band also played their new acoustic version of Linger live on “The One Show” on BBC One TV which you can watch below (720p):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScK26E4Akho

The One Show posted a picture with the band on their Facebook page

Some lucky fans attended the soundcheck and managed to meet the band.
Thanks to all of them for sharing!
“The Cranberries Newspaper” posted on their Facebook page a few pictures:

Jordan Oliveira also shared on his Instagram a nice picture of the 4 Cranberries as well as a video of the soundcheck.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTb7iWzAVNL/?taken-by=jordan.oliveira1977

And a second soundcheck video on YouTube uploaded by MrNoseyman61

As a reminder the band is to give an interview tomorrow morning at 6:00 am on BBC News TV. The show is called “BBC Breakfast”. And Dolores will also appear on BBC Radio 6 Music at 1:00 PM on Liz Kershaw.


UPDATE APR.29:
A fifth interview by Max Foizey was published today on ktrs.com

The Cranberries U.S. and Canadian tour dates announced

April 28, 2017  |  8 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

The Cranberries just announced on their socials and website the U.S./Canadian dates.
The tour is called “something else tour”:

We are very pleased to confirm that our ‘Something Else’ tour will be heading to North America and Canada in September & October 2017. These very special shows will feature our Greatest Hits, performed with a String Quartet! Don’t miss it!

 

All dates are on general sale from Friday 5th May!

 

11-Sep – Nashville, TN – Schermerhorn Symphony Center
13-Sep – Atlanta, GA – The Tabernacle
16-Sep – New York, NY – Terminal 5
18-Sep – Washington, DC – The 9:30 Club
20-Sep – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
21-Sep – Boston, MA – House of Blues – Boston
23-Sep – Montreal, QC – Place des Arts
24-Sep – Toronto, ON – Rebel
26-Sep – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
28-Sep – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theater
29-Sep – Council Bluffs, IA – Stir Cove at Harrah’s Casino
1-Oct – Denver, CO – Paramount Theatre – Denver
4-Oct – San Francisco, CA – Masonic Auditorium
6-Oct – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern

 

A few more dates might be announced soon as the band said in their recent interviews that the U.S./Canadian tour was counting 18 dates including 2 in New York.

Let’s also note that, still according to the recent interviews and to the fact this announcement does not mention any “acoustic” show, it all tends to show that this “something else tour”, unlike the European tour, will be performed with a string quartet, but not acoustically.
Also, Dolores and Noel previously mentioned that in those cities, they should not be touring with ICO members but some local strings musicians.

Last, the band also confirmed earlier today during the “Gerry Kelly” radio show on BBC Radio Ulster that a South American tour will follow in the fall including Brazil, Argentina, Chile etc… They’re also hoping to perform in Australia by the end of the year.
They added that they are planning on working on some new material during this leg of the tour so as to release a new album afterwards.

The Nicky Byrne Show with Jenny Greene – RTE 2FM – interview

April 27, 2017  |  Comments Off on The Nicky Byrne Show with Jenny Greene – RTE 2FM – interview  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

A few hours ago the 4 members of The Cranberries were on Irish Radio RTE 2fm on “The Nicky Byrne Show with Jenny Greene” show. The interview was prerecorded yesterday during their press day in Dublin and broadcast around noon today. Just before the broadcast, Nicky Byrne posted a photo with the whole band on his Twitter account.

Still before the broadcast RTE2FM also posted a multiview photo on their Twitter account.

The interview is about 15 minutes long and starts with questions about The Bachelorette, the music industry being different today, the early years when sending demo tapes and receiving record companies letters/answers, the day when and where Zombie was written.

Then one of the hosts asks about Linger.
Dolores: “it’s about first kiss and how the guy broke my heart”
“Does he know the song’s about him?” replies one of the host
Dolores: “I actually got a letter from him about 10 years later, he just said, you know I’m sorry”

About Irish shows coming up soon, are they nervous or is it exciting.
Noel: “A bit of both, you’re far more aware of it, a lot of family out there and at the same time you can’t wait to do it because we do this a lot all over the world and a lot of people aren’t aware of that so it’s nice to kind of come home, we don’t do it that often so it’s always special when we do it”

About more Irish dates.
Noel: “We never say never”
Dolores: “but after this tour it’s the U.S. in September and then they want us to go in South America

About the I.C.O. and the NYE gig and if they had already worked with an orchestra before.
Dolores: “Actually Linger, the original recording, there was a quartet used on that”

About the upcoming shows and the kind of songs they’re gonna be performing.
Noel: “Mainly the album that’s coming out, they’re kind of a semi acoustic with the quartet, a lot of the songs in this album I guess were singles over the years so we’ll be doing those. There’s some new songs written for this album … it may change a bit as we go along then add in and take out songs as the weeks go by but there’s enough to cover… the set is an hour and a half, an hour and twenty minutes.”

About another studio album.
Dolores: “Noel writes more on the road cos he has more time so he sends me bits and pieces so it’s good going on tour cos we get to write for a bit.”

About D.A.R.K.
Dolores: “…the material is very interesting, kind of electronic and it’s also very ambiant, very different to what i’ve done before. Olé is opening up for us on his own but then probably when we swing over to America Andy will probably come on stage and do a few gigs with him.

Special thanks to the fabulous Jackie Hogan for letting fans know about this broadcast just on time.
You Rock!

EDIT: Podcast now available on this link.

“Something Else” signed by Dolores available from Newbury Comics

April 26, 2017  |  1 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

For those who missed the band signed copies from The Cranberries official store, you can still preorder Dolores signed copies from Newbury Comics
Price: $14.99

Some of you might remember that in the past Newbury already sold signed CD’s of The Cranberries and Dolores solo (Roses, No Baggage). Customers received a brand new CD still factory sealed and a signed CD booklet apart. Yes it makes 2 booklets. Even if there never is details about that, it might be the very same today.

Please note that CD booklet will be autographed by Dolores only and not the whole band in comparison to the no longer available signed copies from the band’s official store.

Thanks to Cranberryesque for this valuable information!!

Listen to “Why? Radio Mix Instrumental” off UK promo single

April 26, 2017  |  3 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

One of our readers just shared the Radio Mix Instrumental of “Why?”.
This rare version is not included on the upcoming album “Something Else” (released in 2 days now!!!) and is only available on the UK Promo CD. So thanks to Cranfan for sharing this gem!

Download the track by clicking this WeTransfer link:
File is 8MB MP3

On the other hand, the “Something Else” signed CDs are no longer available to purchase.
No doubt you already all preordered yours, right, otherwise it’s too late now!

“Something Else” UK promo CD on eBay

April 24, 2017  |  Comments Off on “Something Else” UK promo CD on eBay  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

After “Why?” promo cd this weekend now it’s the new album’s turn to surface.
Here comes the first image of “Something Else” UK promo CD on eBay.
Reference PROMOBMG1343

BREAKING NEWS: upcoming U.S. shows won’t be acoustic

April 24, 2017  |  2 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

Today appeared on the internet 2 new interviews with Dolores. Both are quite long.
The Songfacts.com interview is very focused on “Tell me about this song and that one”
and the ArtistDirectInterviews.com interview is more classic with the usual questions about Bachelorette, Chamber Orchestra, 25th anniversary celebration, the 3 new songs, tours etc..

HOWEVER:

One question in the ArtistDirectInterviews concerns the next US tour still to be announced soon. It looks like the acoustic shows won’t happen over there. The Cranberries will play ONLY ELECTRIC SHOWS.

Here’s what Dolores answers:

D O’R: Well, those venues – I still like performing in those venues. I prefer having electric guitars in the small and crowded, packed venues. So we’re doing the quartet – we’re bringing some electric guitars so it’s blend of electric and acoustic. We were looking at coming over to the States in September – but that will be full live electric, because the venues seem to be more catering a full live electronic show… so those two thousand seaters – the venues are more appropriate than putting a string quartet into a rock venue.

Also to notice in her answer: the European acoustic shows will feature an electric part when she says “it’s blend of electric and acoustic” she is talking about the upcoming acoustic shows in Europe!
Tricky…

“Everybody Else…” to be reissued on 180g vinyl (UPDATED 2x)

April 24, 2017  |  Comments Off on “Everybody Else…” to be reissued on 180g vinyl (UPDATED 2x)  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

Crazy times!! After the translucent red reissue available exclusively on Barnes & Noble, here comes a second reissue of EEIDISWCW on vinyl, this time it will be a 180 grams standard color (black) vinyl. Release date is the same as the B&N one (May 26) but this really is a different pressing:

>Cut from the original stereo tapes by Sean Magee at Abbey Road Studios
>180-gram LP plated and pressed at QRP
>Housed in a Stoughton old style tip-on gatefold jacket 

You can preorder now on AnalogSpark.com
Price: $25

Thanks to Cranberryesque for the info.


UPDATE – 26 APRIL

New release date announced: June 16, 2017
The album is now also available for preorder on AMAZON


UPDATE – 17 JUNE

New new release date announced: June 30, 2017
Just like the red vinyl reissue, this other reissue has been delayed as well and both vinyls are now expected for the same date.

“Why?” UK promo CD includes instrumental track

April 23, 2017  |  11 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

“Why?” UK promo single surfaced on discogs. Price asked is $128 which is totally insane for something that will end up on eBay for just a couple of dollars.

The card sleeve promo CDR is made by BMG (reference PROMOBMG1342) and contains 3 tracks:

  1. Why? (Radio Mix)
  2. Why? (Album Version)
  3. Why? (Radio Mix Instrumental)

The instrumental track still being unreleased to this day!!
Also interesting to note: title of the song is “Why?” with a question mark which never appeared anywhere before. Is it a mistake or the real title, we should know soon…

Thanks to Cranberryesque for the info!

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EDIT: According to credits on the back cover Noel and Fergal are not playing on these tracks. Dan Brodbeck is credited as lead guitarist and Corey Thompson as drummer.
Thanks to Francois for noticing. Maybe the most important information!!!

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On the other hand, The Cranberries updated their store and you can now preorder “Something Else” on Double Heavyweight Vinyl for €23.99
Release date is April 28 as well.


The Cranberries posted a photo on their Instagram account of the physical LP (whose hand is it?):

And for those who preordered the signed CD, it should be in your hands soon. Band members are signing booklets these days, here’s a short video posted on The Cranberries Instagram today to prove it:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTOTI0Qj3nr/?taken-by=thecranberries

BREAKING: “D.A.R.K. Live PA” opening for The Cranberries on their European acoustic tour

April 19, 2017  |  4 Comments  |  by Axl  |  D.A.R.K., Dolores O'Riordan, The Cranberries

After “Everybody Else…” reissued on vinyl, another unexpected news today coming this time from D.A.R.K. on their socials.

Olé Koretsky will be joined on stage by DJ Wool performing D.A.R.K. songs and other material, on tour supporting The Cranberries in Europe.

 

DJ Wool

D.A.R.K. will be supporting The Cranberries on live PA on their European acoustic tour from May 2nd in Berlin to June 10th in Milano. Please note that the summer electric shows in July/August are not concerned, nor the show in Wrocław, Poland on May 1st (which comes as a probable confirmation that Wrocław won’t be an acoustic show). Also, the 3rd Paris show added on May 13th is not on the list but will certainly be included. This seems to be a simple “copy and paste” of The Cranberries website which still doesn’t list the third Paris show (!!??).

For those of you wondering what Live PA means, wikipedia provides a pretty accurate answer: “it is the act of performing live electronic music in settings typically associated with DJing”.
So don’t expect lots of backline on stage, mostly backing tapes on keyboards and computers.
Will Olé Koretsky be the only singer or will DJ Wool be singing too?
We can’t help but hope Dolores will join them at some point to perform as a super guest… time will tell!!!

Very exciting piece of news!


EDIT 9:40 PM (UTC):
Glen Brady, also known as DJ Wool, just posted a great photo on his Instagram account. The Cranberries fans will easily recognize the Irish Chamber Orchestra Studio located in Limerick where it looks like everyone is rehearsing together these days. Nice to discover the D.A.R.K. Live PA set with SCIENCE AGREES on it. We can’t see the whole room but it does look like there’s only one mic for Olé Koretsky. Can we still expect Dolores to make a surprise featuring nonetheless? Suspens…

Last thing to note, Glen Brady is a sound engineer who mixed D.A.R.K. album and was supposed to be an opening act for D.A.R.K. shows last year.

Thanks to J. for noticing!

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