Comments on: JoCo Crosses the Pond http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:15:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Iain http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-134563 Iain Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:48:31 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-134563 London! Venue thoughts: Someone mentioned 12 Bar Club above - seem to remember it was nice and intimate (up to 120 standing, but I remember there being tables) when I saw Bert Jansch there about 12 years ago! Also very central, near Tottenham Court Road tube. Apparently druggy guitar poet and professional hat-wearer Pete Doherty did a "secret" gig there in April... http://www.rockfeedback.com/article.asp?nObjectID=4440 London!

Venue thoughts: Someone mentioned 12 Bar Club above - seem to remember it was nice and intimate (up to 120 standing, but I remember there being tables) when I saw Bert Jansch there about 12 years ago! Also very central, near Tottenham Court Road tube.

Apparently druggy guitar poet and professional hat-wearer Pete Doherty did a “secret” gig there in April…

http://www.rockfeedback.com/article.asp?nObjectID=4440

]]> By: DaveR http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-133704 DaveR Fri, 07 Sep 2007 10:43:29 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-133704 A bit late perhaps, but my vote would be for Nottingham too - Rock City is the biggest regular music venue but there are plenty of smaller places if that's booked up. Nottingham's fairly central and easy to reach for the non-London types (travelling to London is hellish and expensive, even with the relatively tiny distances involved). A bit late perhaps, but my vote would be for Nottingham too - Rock City is the biggest regular music venue but there are plenty of smaller places if that’s booked up. Nottingham’s fairly central and easy to reach for the non-London types (travelling to London is hellish and expensive, even with the relatively tiny distances involved).

]]> By: Rob http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-132188 Rob Fri, 31 Aug 2007 08:54:57 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-132188 Oxford - that's the place to be. Also, I'm a promoter - check out gappytooth.com. Currently promoting gigs at a local pub (The Wheatsheaf), but was (until the refurb) at the Carling Academy Oxford, and may well go there for a bit of JoCo. You and Richard Walters myspace.com/richardwalters, now there's a gig I'd pay to see. Or maybe just put on. (Oh, and as a programmer by day, I've joined that Oxford Geek thing - maybe a cross promotion?!) Oxford - that’s the place to be.
Also, I’m a promoter - check out gappytooth.com.

Currently promoting gigs at a local pub (The Wheatsheaf), but was (until the refurb) at the Carling Academy Oxford, and may well go there for a bit of JoCo.

You and Richard Walters myspace.com/richardwalters, now there’s a gig I’d pay to see. Or maybe just put on.

(Oh, and as a programmer by day, I’ve joined that Oxford Geek thing - maybe a cross promotion?!)

]]> By: Eamonn http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-131727 Eamonn Tue, 28 Aug 2007 13:22:03 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-131727 Another shout for Dublin here. There's plenty of good spots for a witty singer-songwriter to have a good night. And we're always up for a singalong. Cheers! Another shout for Dublin here. There’s plenty of good spots for a witty singer-songwriter to have a good night. And we’re always up for a singalong.

Cheers!

]]> By: Trashy http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-131504 Trashy Sun, 26 Aug 2007 18:48:42 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-131504 Another vote for Scotland! Edinburgh is best, or else Glasgow. You could come up here after playing in Manchester - it sounds like a plan to me! Another vote for Scotland!

Edinburgh is best, or else Glasgow. You could come up here after playing in Manchester - it sounds like a plan to me!

]]> By: Simon http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-130985 Simon Thu, 23 Aug 2007 19:59:27 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-130985 Cambridge would be awesome, and it's less than an hour by train from London. Plus it's been mentioned in 6 comments here already...you do the math(s). Plenty of geeks who I'm sure would appreciate your work :) plus it's a damn nice little town. If I end up not getting phd funding I'll make a special trip just to see the gig...promise. Cambridge would be awesome, and it’s less than an hour by train from London. Plus it’s been mentioned in 6 comments here already…you do the math(s). Plenty of geeks who I’m sure would appreciate your work :) plus it’s a damn nice little town. If I end up not getting phd funding I’ll make a special trip just to see the gig…promise.

]]> By: Kait http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-130132 Kait Sat, 18 Aug 2007 19:46:24 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-130132 DUBLIN! Dublin, Dublin, Dublin, Dublin, Dublin Dublin, Dublin. Please. Thank you. DUBLIN!

Dublin, Dublin, Dublin, Dublin, Dublin Dublin, Dublin.

Please.

Thank you.

]]> By: ---ak http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-129705 ---ak Thu, 16 Aug 2007 11:18:24 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-129705 indeed come to Paris. At the Maroquinerie or at the Passerelle - that would be simply great. indeed come to Paris. At the Maroquinerie or at the Passerelle - that would be simply great.

]]> By: oomu http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-128872 oomu Fri, 10 Aug 2007 14:46:28 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-128872 come to Paris !! we will learn english ! come to Paris!! We will remove tourists from Eiffel Tower, come to Paris ! We will have sun, come to Paris ! We will bake croissants, come to Paris ! We will not say a bad thing about the marvelous US, come to Paris ! The girls will be the most beautiful in the world, come to Paris ! Maybe not "L'Olympia" for a start, but there are many great concert hall in Paris ! come to Paris !! we will learn english ! come to Paris!!

We will remove tourists from Eiffel Tower, come to Paris !

We will have sun, come to Paris !

We will bake croissants, come to Paris !

We will not say a bad thing about the marvelous US, come to Paris !

The girls will be the most beautiful in the world, come to Paris !

Maybe not “L’Olympia” for a start, but there are many great concert hall in Paris !

]]> By: Eleanor http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-127989 Eleanor Sun, 05 Aug 2007 23:18:43 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-127989 You very much ought to come to Europe! London would be awesome for me, and I have at least 3 friends who would love to tag along, as well. Oxford and Cambridge would be very popular, too, I would imagine. Also, as someone said above, trains and buses are wonderful over here, so it's relatively easy to get around (you can get from London Victoria to Oxford direct by a very spiffy bus with internet connection on board for quite a reasonable rate, for example). Flying from one European city to another is also easy and cheap with budget airlines like Easyjet, especially if you book well enough in advance. You very much ought to come to Europe! London would be awesome for me, and I have at least 3 friends who would love to tag along, as well. Oxford and Cambridge would be very popular, too, I would imagine. Also, as someone said above, trains and buses are wonderful over here, so it’s relatively easy to get around (you can get from London Victoria to Oxford direct by a very spiffy bus with internet connection on board for quite a reasonable rate, for example). Flying from one European city to another is also easy and cheap with budget airlines like Easyjet, especially if you book well enough in advance.

]]> By: Kitty http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-127942 Kitty Sun, 05 Aug 2007 18:28:36 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-127942 Come to London in the beginning of October, when I'll actually be there. I don't live in the UK, but I will totally come see you, since--tragedy of tragedies--you played in my hometown 3 DAYS before I had ever heard of (and fallen in love with) your music. Come to London in the beginning of October, when I’ll actually be there.

I don’t live in the UK, but I will totally come see you, since–tragedy of tragedies–you played in my hometown 3 DAYS before I had ever heard of (and fallen in love with) your music.

]]> By: Nick http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-127496 Nick Fri, 03 Aug 2007 23:00:17 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-127496 I'd come along to the London one. I'd like to bring the wife + kids if you can find a family-friendly place/time. I’d come along to the London one. I’d like to bring the wife + kids if you can find a family-friendly place/time.

]]> By: Gretchen http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-127422 Gretchen Fri, 03 Aug 2007 17:00:44 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-127422 If you come to Manchester, I will totally come to the show, and get all of my friends to come too. You would be well loved. If you come to Manchester, I will totally come to the show, and get all of my friends to come too. You would be well loved.

]]> By: mattpatt http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-127133 mattpatt Thu, 02 Aug 2007 13:47:41 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-127133 So, uhh, New Zealand is kinda the opposite direction, but you should come here anyway. So, uhh, New Zealand is kinda the opposite direction, but you should come here anyway.

]]> By: Justin http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-126592 Justin Tue, 31 Jul 2007 07:47:42 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-126592 1 person demands you from Hilo, Hawaii :( ...Come for the weather! (tropical storm cosme is gone now) annnnnd its still raining. Come to hilo, and fly to kona for the weather. 1 person demands you from Hilo, Hawaii :( …Come for the weather! (tropical storm cosme is gone now) annnnnd its still raining. Come to hilo, and fly to kona for the weather.

]]> By: Maggy http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-126510 Maggy Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:34:32 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-126510 Hello ! I am french and I discovered your name in a french newspaper called "Courrier international". I listened to your music and I am a fan now !! I will be glad to travel to London if you come in Europe, what a good idea !!! Hello ! I am french and I discovered your name in a french newspaper called “Courrier international”. I listened to your music and I am a fan now !!
I will be glad to travel to London if you come in Europe, what a good idea !!!

]]> By: Umgah http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-126253 Umgah Sun, 29 Jul 2007 14:38:27 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-126253 Come to Edinburgh! Or failing that, London. In fact, both. But be forewarned, we may not let you leave. You'll like living here. We'll give you plenty of newspaper to keep the rain off, and the local foxes can show you how to forage for food. It can be a cross-cultural hobo exchange. Come to Edinburgh! Or failing that, London. In fact, both. But be forewarned, we may not let you leave. You’ll like living here. We’ll give you plenty of newspaper to keep the rain off, and the local foxes can show you how to forage for food. It can be a cross-cultural hobo exchange.

]]> By: Pete http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-125238 Pete Tue, 24 Jul 2007 21:17:49 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-125238 Oxford is closer to me, and would be much more convenient, but even if you don't play there, you can still count on me at the London gig. Oxford is closer to me, and would be much more convenient, but even if you don’t play there, you can still count on me at the London gig.

]]> By: Matt http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-125206 Matt Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:15:10 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-125206 London would be good. Cambridge is a great gig town. I think you'd go over well in Oxford or Bath, as well, Mr. Coulton. All of those shows, I would attend! London would be good. Cambridge is a great gig town.
I think you’d go over well in Oxford or Bath, as well, Mr. Coulton.

All of those shows, I would attend!

]]> By: Kelly http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-125202 Kelly Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:47:09 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-125202 I'm having trouble with the Eventful site, too, but I'd really love to see you coming to Hamburg if it's possible at all. I’m having trouble with the Eventful site, too, but I’d really love to see you coming to Hamburg if it’s possible at all.

]]> By: Kerrin http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124984 Kerrin Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:46:27 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124984 Why not Glasgow? What's wrong with it, other than it is a little too close to Edinburgh? ;) Why not Glasgow? What’s wrong with it, other than it is a little too close to Edinburgh? ;)

]]> By: Owen http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124979 Owen Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:28:10 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124979 Scotland! Idealy inverness at somewhere like the iron works. Or maybe edinburgh. Just somewhere up north. In reality I'll travel to where ever is needed with enough notice, but edinburgh > further north is ideal. Just not glasgow. Scotland! Idealy inverness at somewhere like the iron works. Or maybe edinburgh. Just somewhere up north. In reality I’ll travel to where ever is needed with enough notice, but edinburgh > further north is ideal. Just not glasgow.

]]> By: Stephen http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124805 Stephen Sun, 22 Jul 2007 19:11:41 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124805 Oooh... Manchester would be excellent... A good one for all us northerners to get to :) Oooh… Manchester would be excellent…

A good one for all us northerners to get to :)

]]> By: Mike http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124666 Mike Sat, 21 Jul 2007 17:19:39 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124666 London is probably the best place to do it. Normally, capital cities will have the most spectators. London is probably the best place to do it. Normally, capital cities will have the most spectators.

]]> By: Sam http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124626 Sam Sat, 21 Jul 2007 09:22:30 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124626 Come to London - masses of venues all different sizes! (I could send you a list) Why not a festival? Get with some London musicians like Adem http://www.adem.tv/site/ because the guy knows every sort of weird and wonderful music and always seems to have room for more... Oxford & Cambridge - plenty of geeks, Bristol likewise, how about Edingburgh? See you soon we hope. Come to London - masses of venues all different sizes! (I could send you a list)

Why not a festival? Get with some London musicians like Adem http://www.adem.tv/site/ because the guy knows every sort of weird and wonderful music and always seems to have room for more…

Oxford & Cambridge - plenty of geeks, Bristol likewise, how about Edingburgh?

See you soon we hope.

]]> By: Mattie http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124555 Mattie Fri, 20 Jul 2007 21:28:03 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124555 London, London, London! :) Still, if you made the effort to come all the way to the UK, I could make the effort to go to where you were playing. Seeing JoCo live would make my year (and have no fear that all my friends would come, willingly or not). London, London, London! :)

Still, if you made the effort to come all the way to the UK, I could make the effort to go to where you were playing. Seeing JoCo live would make my year (and have no fear that all my friends would come, willingly or not).

]]> By: Wheeliebinland http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124511 Wheeliebinland Fri, 20 Jul 2007 12:49:09 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124511 I'd be up for Cambridge, Cambs, UK Not sure how well the eventful.com thing works. It ended up telling me I'd voted for Falmouth which is about 300 miles from here. I’d be up for Cambridge, Cambs, UK

Not sure how well the eventful.com thing works. It ended up telling me I’d voted for Falmouth which is about 300 miles from here.

]]> By: Vladimir http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124363 Vladimir Fri, 20 Jul 2007 02:41:45 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124363 "glych Says: July 19th, 2007 at 6:59 pm" Waiting For JoCo? "It's too much for one man. ...On the other hand what's the good of losing heart now, that's what I say. We should have thought of it a million years ago, in the nineties." “glych Says:
July 19th, 2007 at 6:59 pm”

Waiting For JoCo?

“It’s too much for one man. …On the other hand what’s the good of losing heart now, that’s what I say. We should have thought of it a million years ago, in the nineties.”

]]> By: glych http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124339 glych Thu, 19 Jul 2007 23:59:34 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124339 *sniff* *patiently waits for Joco to come back to Minneapolis. *sniff*

*patiently waits for Joco to come back to Minneapolis.

]]> By: Fellow http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124328 Fellow Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:11:38 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124328 Heh; one more petition from me. I'll see about encouraging some friends. Heh; one more petition from me. I’ll see about encouraging some friends.

]]> By: Richard http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124327 Richard Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:56:48 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124327 Of course, JC's right, The Beatles DID start in Colchester, CT. I read it on Wikipedia. Of course, JC’s right, The Beatles DID start in Colchester, CT. I read it on Wikipedia.

]]> By: Luce http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124238 Luce Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:40:28 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124238 Another vote for Oxford and I can bring at least 3 people! Another vote for Oxford and I can bring at least 3 people!

]]> By: manstraw http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124219 manstraw Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:47:22 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124219 dude, like, practice on Canada first eh. you still don't have that one down yet. :) dude, like, practice on Canada first eh. you still don’t have that one down yet. :)

]]> By: Alrak http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124199 Alrak Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:08:19 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124199 Yay! Well Kent, London...somehwere down south would be awesome! I'll be there! Yay! Well Kent, London…somehwere down south would be awesome! I’ll be there!

]]> By: shine http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124157 shine Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:22:06 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124157 Oh - awesome!!! I'm in Sheffield, so Leeds/Manchester would be best for me, but I'd totally arrange to go down to London to see you. Oh - awesome!!!

I’m in Sheffield, so Leeds/Manchester would be best for me, but I’d totally arrange to go down to London to see you.

]]> By: Eric http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124049 Eric Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:27:53 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124049 Here is an idea - fly out of BOSTON and the night before play a show .. make some travelin money! Here is an idea - fly out of BOSTON and the night before play a show .. make some travelin money!

]]> By: Eric Ginsberg http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124041 Eric Ginsberg Wed, 18 Jul 2007 15:48:09 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124041 Hey John, can I get travel and per diem to be your road manager, roadie, and run your merch table? I'll take care of stuff like lodging, travel arrangements, finance management, etc. You have my number. Let me know. Hey John, can I get travel and per diem to be your road manager, roadie, and run your merch table? I’ll take care of stuff like lodging, travel arrangements, finance management, etc. You have my number. Let me know.

]]> By: Alison http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124031 Alison Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:44:53 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124031 Sorry, I should say that is in London, UK. Not Vermont. Sorry, I should say that is in London, UK. Not Vermont.

]]> By: Alison http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124030 Alison Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:42:58 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124030 I went to a gig in the Rock Garden Covent Garden recently - http://www.rockgarden.co.uk/london/live/platform.asp - lots of bands there playing all different kinds of music - most if not all unsigned. That was a Weds - battle of the bands, there's also Sunday 'Platform' and 'Making it Live' not sure if this would be your bag but it's a good venue, they've given it some attention since I last went some years ago - a small venue so if you had a small dedicated crowd - perfect! Good luck with the trip. I went to a gig in the Rock Garden Covent Garden recently - http://www.rockgarden.co.uk/london/live/platform.asp - lots of bands there playing all different kinds of music - most if not all unsigned. That was a Weds - battle of the bands, there’s also Sunday ‘Platform’ and ‘Making it Live’ not sure if this would be your bag but it’s a good venue, they’ve given it some attention since I last went some years ago - a small venue so if you had a small dedicated crowd - perfect! Good luck with the trip.

]]> By: JC http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124025 JC Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:58:47 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124025 I'm pretty sure the Beatles started in Colchester, CT. Also, I will gladly play Hamburg, but I will only play Skiffle, and I will be hopped up on amphetamines. I’m pretty sure the Beatles started in Colchester, CT. Also, I will gladly play Hamburg, but I will only play Skiffle, and I will be hopped up on amphetamines.

]]> By: Nils http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124010 Nils Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:27:32 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-124010 @ Richard: Naa, that's only a myth! They started here in Hamburg! You can ask every Hamburger... :-) - So, Jonathan: How do you feel about this? @ Richard: Naa, that’s only a myth! They started here in Hamburg! You can ask every Hamburger… :-) - So, Jonathan: How do you feel about this?

]]> By: GaietyGirl http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-123970 GaietyGirl Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:04:29 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-123970 Dublin! Ok, sure, it's not in the UK, but if you're going to be heading all the way to London, then what's a few miles more? *hopeful expression* :) Dublin!

Ok, sure, it’s not in the UK, but if you’re going to be heading all the way to London, then what’s a few miles more? *hopeful expression*

:)

]]> By: patrice http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-123957 patrice Wed, 18 Jul 2007 06:25:12 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-123957 Somebody mentioned petrol (as it is called in the UK) prices. I would keep that in mind, Jonathan, that the UK is definitely an expensive place. But Europeans are generally very welcoming and I am sure most of the guys/gals who are into your music would be happy to house you, feed you, and show you around while you are there. (Maybe even drive you from A to B. Public transport, however, is pretty good; and prices are reasonable in some countries. Relevant info should be available on the net; probably also some roundtrip package at a reduced price. Some budget airlines are also cheap if you book well in advance.) Somebody mentioned petrol (as it is called in the UK) prices.

I would keep that in mind, Jonathan, that the UK is definitely an expensive place.

But Europeans are generally very welcoming and I am sure most of the guys/gals who are into your music would be happy to house you, feed you, and show you around while you are there. (Maybe even drive you from A to B. Public transport, however, is pretty good; and prices are reasonable in some countries. Relevant info should be available on the net; probably also some roundtrip package at a reduced price. Some budget airlines are also cheap if you book well in advance.)

]]> By: Demetrius http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-123949 Demetrius Wed, 18 Jul 2007 05:08:20 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-123949 Only slightly off topic... What would it take to get JoCo on the Tonight Show? I know Jay Leno's producers are always looking for content. And, I'm sure some clever person could find their contact information online. Do they respond to public outcry? Only slightly off topic… What would it take to get JoCo on the Tonight Show? I know Jay Leno’s producers are always looking for content. And, I’m sure some clever person could find their contact information online. Do they respond to public outcry?

]]> By: YetAnotherChris http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-123921 YetAnotherChris Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:59:58 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-123921 Unbelievable! I will now sign up for your mailing list so I don't miss out on any London gigs - P.S. - since you've been so well received by NPR, why not introduce yourself to the folks at BBC radio while you are here? I bet they would invite you round to record a session. Unbelievable! I will now sign up for your mailing list so I don’t miss out on any London gigs -
P.S. - since you’ve been so well received by NPR, why not introduce yourself to the folks at BBC radio while you are here? I bet they would invite you round to record a session.

]]> By: Jon Who http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-123919 Jon Who Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:49:15 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-123919 Once you pass Bristol, there's not an awful lot to the west, mostly fields and beach. Though my geography's never been brilliant. Once you pass Bristol, there’s not an awful lot to the west, mostly fields and beach. Though my geography’s never been brilliant.

]]> By: Lindsay http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-123898 Lindsay Tue, 17 Jul 2007 22:36:28 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-123898 "(Europe is in Vermont, right?)" hehehe JoCo makes me giggle Come back to Boston again! “(Europe is in Vermont, right?)”

hehehe

JoCo makes me giggle

Come back to Boston again!

]]> By: Richard http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-123895 Richard Tue, 17 Jul 2007 22:31:08 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-123895 Sorry Nils, I've got to correct you - The Beatles started their career in Liverpool... But Hamburg undoubtedly played a HUGE part in their career. Anyway, that's a discussion for some other time. I live in Bognor Regis in West Sussex on the south coast, about 75 miles from London. I wouldn't expect you, JoCo, to play here but there are plenty of bigger towns/cities all over the place. Along the south coast there's Brighton (London-on-Sea to some), Portsmouth, Southampton, Bournemouth... Basically the UK is a lot more than just London, though of course London is a huge city in many ways. Three hours isn't a huge drive, no, but distances are quite different in the UK than in the US, it's true. Look on a map and see how many towns and cities are crammed into these little islands of ours... Sorry Nils, I’ve got to correct you - The Beatles started their career in Liverpool… But Hamburg undoubtedly played a HUGE part in their career. Anyway, that’s a discussion for some other time.

I live in Bognor Regis in West Sussex on the south coast, about 75 miles from London. I wouldn’t expect you, JoCo, to play here but there are plenty of bigger towns/cities all over the place. Along the south coast there’s Brighton (London-on-Sea to some), Portsmouth, Southampton, Bournemouth… Basically the UK is a lot more than just London, though of course London is a huge city in many ways.

Three hours isn’t a huge drive, no, but distances are quite different in the UK than in the US, it’s true. Look on a map and see how many towns and cities are crammed into these little islands of ours…

]]> By: Ellen http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-123889 Ellen Tue, 17 Jul 2007 22:10:31 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-123889 Come to London! There are many excellent venues. Hell, if you hit the UK in June 2008, come to my wedding! Manchester and Birmingham as previously suggested are both excellent choices. You might also consider somewhere like Leeds. And what about Scotland? Glasgow or Edinburgh maybe? Come to London!
There are many excellent venues.
Hell, if you hit the UK in June 2008, come to my wedding!

Manchester and Birmingham as previously suggested are both excellent choices. You might also consider somewhere like Leeds. And what about Scotland? Glasgow or Edinburgh maybe?

]]> By: Kerrin http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-123888 Kerrin Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:59:46 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-123888 <p>Of course there are other fans in Cambridge, I am! And my partner is too. And I will 'force' all my work friends along too. And 3 hour drive is a long while when you can drive from one side of the country to the other in not much more.</p> Of course there are other fans in Cambridge, I am! And my partner is too. And I will ‘force’ all my work friends along too. And 3 hour drive is a long while when you can drive from one side of the country to the other in not much more.

]]> By: Alex http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-123886 Alex Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:51:21 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-123886 Manchester would be great! Manchester would be great!

]]> By: Andy http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-123882 Andy Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:37:42 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/07/17/joco-crosses-the-pond/#comment-123882 @ John M etc: Far enough so that I wouldn't be able to make the London gig ::frown:: @ John M etc:

Far enough so that I wouldn’t be able to make the London gig ::frown::

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