South African shows cancelled

[badapple81]

We'd like to apologise to our fans that were looking forward to seeing us and know that we will we see you all soon. Again, we'd like to sincerely thank our fans worldwide for their patience and support."

Notice this quote is the same as the old one but with Japanese taken out?

Its now on several South Adfrican news sites, not looking good for them.

Just hope Australia is ok.

[25]

I agree, for the Japanese dates. But the Australian dates in fucking June? They can replace him with all their resources.

Did you buy your tickets before or after Tommy got injured? Not a germane point, I know, I'm just interested.

[25]

Notice this quote is the same as the old one but with Japanese taken out?

The quotes from Tommy are the old ones too. Does seem odd.

[badapple81]

The pre sale for GNR tickets was on Monday.

And please remember GN'R said on their website, 'we will honor the south africa shows'

[dead_flowers]

I'm waiting for an official news from gunsnroses.com before to say something......

 

[highvoltage]

Jarmo?

[gunns1]

Um, they can replace the drummer (which is technically way more harder then bass), but they can't replace a bassist in 2 months (for the aussy concerts),
escpeically considering how well ticket sales have been so high for down under,
considering no new album/same band members,


I think we should be fine, tommy will be replaced, otherwise there going to risk loosing alot of fans (inc me unfortunately)

[eggers]

Hmmmmm.

[badapple81]

That article may assume that Australia & NZ are off too. I'm still kinda hopeful for Australia and NZ.

[25]

(for the aussy concerts),

We don't know that the Australian shows are actually off, it seems odd that it would be the SA promoters releasing that information. There's no reason that it would have ever been discussed with them.

[Nightfall]

The pre sale for GNR tickets was on Monday.

And please remember GN'R said on their website, 'we will honor the south africa shows'

Sounds alot like....Everything goes ahead as scheduled...2004 after we knew that Buckethead had left the band...

[badapple81]

(for the aussy concerts),

We don't know that the Australian shows are actually off, it seems odd that it would be the SA promoters releasing that information. There's no reason that it would have ever been discussed with them.

Exactly. I have a feeling these articles are assuming the other gigs are off too.

The life of a GNR fan ?

[Demon Wolf]

Exactly, I think they just automatically assumed the rest of the tour so far would be postponed til the injury is healed.

[25]

(for the aussy concerts),

We don't know that the Australian shows are actually off, it seems odd that it would be the SA promoters releasing that information. There's no reason that it would have ever been discussed with them.

Exactly. I have a feeling these articles are assuming the other gigs are off too.

The life of a GNR fan 

I think it's probably wise to prepare for the worst and hope for the best. So, business as usual.

[gunns1]

Simple,


guys if u start seeing promotion for gnr stopping , eg tv ads on channel 10, and no more posters in newspapers and the like,

then expect the worst, other then thatn, cross your fingers, and pray to god

[badapple81]

http://www.mg.co.za/articlepage.aspx?area=/breaking_news/breaking_news__national/&articleid=305317

Here in article without the mention of the other dates.

I think Australia etc. are ok. Maybe his wrist is still quite bad and they had to make a late assessment.

I dont think the other articles actually ever knew the dates were off in Australia etc.

[KaptainKuntra]

Adverts would have been booked weeks ago. Maybe we should have a poll how many believe that tommy's injury is the real reason for the delay/cancellation of the tour dates.

[25]

Maybe we should have a poll how many believe that tommy's injury is the real reason for the delay/cancellation of the tour dates.

That'll be really productive. Are you sure we have time to take a break from cataloging alien abductions and Elvis sightings?

[badapple81]

lol @ 25!

I think I can understand they may have had to make a late call on Tommy's wrist for the SA gigs and a week isnt enough to get a replacement when he plays a key role.

But concerns two months away, they can and should fulfill.

[tim_m]

It seems the articles are just making assumptions about australia and new zealand. They don't even mention the mexico dates. If all dates are postponed wouldn't they mention mexico since those dates are before aussie and new zealand?