COF updates

Here's a list of updates made to COF over the last few days:

Photos - Rome, Munich, Vienna, Zurich, Prague, Katowice, Warsaw, Berlin
Reviews - Warsaw, Katowice, Zurich
Close Encounters - Munich, Katowice
Merchandise - Munich
Cure tattoos - Mary, Elise173

Pornography and Faith vinyl release

From The Ideal Copy:
The Cure - Pornography (US 2LP) (March 25th)
The classic Cure album from 1982 pressed on 180 gram vinyl. Faith (US 2LP), originally released in '81, will be available the same day. Both reissues have been expanded to include several Bonus Tracks from the deluxe CD versions.

New interview with Porl, Simon and Jason

Episode 6 of Eye on Berlinale features an interview with Porl, Simon and Jason. The interview starts at the 4:28 mark, and is all about what's happening with the new album.

Here are the highlights:
Simon says they have about 27 songs and 5 instrumentals.
Porl says they have a total of about 36 songs.
Simon says that with so many songs, it's been a problem for Robert to find subject material to write about.
Jason says that there are so many different styles of songs, it has been hard to figure out what they want to do with the track list. A double cd with all of the songs or a single cd with the best songs that fit together.
Porl says they still haven't decided what to do. Thinks it would be a double, but that's not definite.

So as of Feb. 16th, the album still isn't complete.

Update: If you're wondering why Robert isn't there, he had to go to the dentist.

(Thanks Richard B.)

Austin on sale March 8th

Finally some ticket info for Austin! From thecure.com:
Austin Show Goes On Sale
2/28/2008 11:00:00 PM - by Geffen
Tickets for Austin On-sale starting Saturday, March 8 at 10am.
Tickets will be available through www.gettix.net or charge by phone 1-866-443-8849.

I'll let you know if I hear anything about pre-sales, codes, etc.

San Jose pre-sales

Ok, there will be at least two pre-sales for San Jose. From Ticketmaster:
RADIO PRESALE:
Start:Thu, 02/28/08 10:00 AM PST
End:Fri, 02/29/08 05:00 PM PST
NOKIA TICKET RUSH:
Start:Thu, 02/28/08 10:00 AM PST
End:Fri, 02/29/08 05:00 PM PST

Update: 104.9 and Live105 will both have pre-sales on thursday morning.
104.9 password - Heaven
Live105 password - Heaven

Update 2: The Nokia password for this month is Music.

(Thanks Ali and Stephanie)

NME story on Sasquatch

Of course The Cure announced this last year, but to NME, this is news.
REM, MIA, The Cure to headline Sasquatch!

Remember, your tickets for the canceled Seattle show will be honored at the festival. If you still need tickets or want some more, tickets will be going on sale March 8th at noon pacific time. Get more info here.

(Thanks Brian and Boigen)

Cure covers

"I work with a record label that is about to release a really cool record called "A Gothic Wedding Collection." I thought you might be interested because it includes a beautiful string quartet tribute to The Cure's songs "Pictures of You" and "Just Like Heaven." I think fans would be interested in hearing about this unique CD.
You can check out audio samples on our site:
http://www.vitaminrecords.com/web/page.asp?pgs=product&id=1358"

(Thanks Taylor)

Cure in Rock Band?

"A Harmonix employee, Kasson Crooker, states he would like to see Cure downloadable content in the game Rock Band in this interview [oxmonline.com]:

OXM: What downloadable content are you looking forward to, or what bands would you love to have in the game?

KC: Iʼm hoping that at some point we can get some more obscure 80s Britpop bands, like maybe like Joy Division, or Bauhaus, or The Cure. The Smiths. I mean, Johnny Marr is one of the greatest guitar players of all time and he just has a completely different style. And I would
really like to play "Boys Donʼt Cry." Some really early Cure would make me really happy."

(Thanks Andrew)

Kansas City on sale March 8th

The Kansas City show is now listed at Ticketmaster.
Tickets go on sale March 8th at 10am.
Prices are $40.00 - $75.00.

San Jose confirmed!

Thecure.com has now confirmed the San Jose listing in the 4tour book:
San Jose, CA Show Announcement
2/24/2008 7:53:16 PM - by geffen
The Cure with 65daysofstatic
May 28th at 7:30pm at HP Pavilion in San Jose, CA.
Tickets are onsale Sunday, March 2nd at 10am via www.livenation.com

Update: The show is now listed at Ticketmaster. Ticket prices are $35-$65.

Vienna photos, videos and reviews

Posted some photos, video links & reviews from Vienna.

Cure cover

"I just want to report that Wayne Hussey (frontman of "The Mission" (UK)) does a cover of "A night like this" on his first solo album "Bare". It is only available on the shows of the current Mission-Farewell-Tour.
A sampler of the album is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNReQgGRYnE
and a "hussey + acc. guitar" version is available here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6cTsH6R8NI&feature=related"

(Thanks Erik)

Kansas City update

From Back To Rockville (Feb. 13th):

Cure ticket news: Keep waiting
From someone who knows:
"It keeps getting pushed back; tour materials are still being worked on so we’re holding back the on-sale. Still no definite date yet. Looks like it won’t be until March."
In case you hadn't heard, the show is scheduled for Monday, May 19 at Starlight Theatre. Tickets will be $40 to $75.

(Thanks Scott)

The Kiss Live

And at the absolute polar opposite end of the spectrum...THIS is THE KISS live in Berlin on Feb. 16th. Fantastic!

Phoenix tickets on sale Feb. 29th

According to Live Nation, tickets for the show on June 4th in Phoenix, AZ will go on sale Feb. 29th at 10am mountain time. Ticket prices are $40, $50 and $60.
The info is also listed at Ticketmaster, and they have tickets available for Adams Street parking.

Cure Ticket Alert System

For those who have asked, yes, I'll be doing the ticket alert system for the "added shows" on the North American 4Tour. So if you are interested in getting ticket info, password info, etc. for any of the shows listed below, just e-mail me (chainofflowers@compuserve.com) and let me know which show(s) you want info for.
May 19th - Kansas City, Mo.
May 28th - San Jose, Ca.
June 4th - Phoenix, Az.
June 8th - Austin, Tx.
June 13th - Sunrise, Fl.
June 18th - Cleveland, Oh.

For those of you who are new or for those who have forgotten, the ticket alert system is a private e-mail list that I set up for each city. When I get any info about tickets, I send out an e-mail to everyone on that list. That way you don't have to keep checking websites every hour.

Cure cover

"Nouvelle Vague recorded their take on A Forest for their first album. I've just seen them in Oxford and they've added a stunning cover of 100 Years. They also started off the set with their two Cure songs back to back."
(Thanks Warren)

Katowice, Warsaw, Stockholm photos

Added some photos from Katowice, Warsaw and Stockholm.

Lovecats Live

One of the worst versions of Lovecats ever? Could have been ok if Robert had not tried to play the keyboard parts. Anyway, this video is from the Berlin show on Feb. 16th.
(Thanks Sven)

Also, my apologies for falling behind on posting all of the Youtube links for the last couple of shows. I hope to get to that later tonight.

Cure tattoo

Added 2 new tattoos for John L.