someone, somewhere knows something about the 2 new songs.

Gazza wrote on Sep 28^th, 2012 at 6:13am:



The first two shows at the end of Rocktober will not be at the O2 Arena, one will be in Paris and one in London both will be club shows

Wow...Paris would have to be the Olympia, not going to be easy to get tix...

Nice, I'd guessed the place where they'd be selling the tix in 1995 but found a huge queue when I got there so gave up...turns out I would probably have made it, oh well, saw them again in 97, 99x2 and 2002x2, including at the Oakland Arena which was a great show. Ready for one last one, PM me please if you have any tips to get tix!

Yeah but a tad BIG for a Club date

Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Sep 29^th, 2012 at 10:53am:


Interesting voodoo - that's what my sources told me, see:


http://rocksoff.org/messageboard/YaBB.pl?num=1348698794

Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Oct 1^st, 2012 at 11:37pm:



The rumour of an Australian show kind of ties in with my source's connection with the London/Paris shows, as there is some significant Australian involvement in those two shows - think long time connection with the Stones and their Australian tours in the past!

Paranoid Android wrote on Oct 1^st, 2012 at 6:48pm:


Paris Zenith rules!. Saw No Doubt in 1997, great sound and great show! Anyway, Bercy 2003 was also a fantastic night for all Stones Addicts. If they play the Olympia this winter, get ready for overpriced tix!

Dainty working his magic? but all the way down here for 1 show? Why not do a quick eastern seaboard tour? Even if its just a warm up tour. Macca did that years ago. Ironed out the bugs & treated us like the back water suckers we are. Stones should do the same. Cant understand why they are being so cagey about everything. Must surely be an announcement very soon.

Well, here's something different:



Rolling Stones rumored to be coming to Newark in December

Published: Friday, October 05, 2012, 1:30 PM   

  By Tris McCall/The Star-Ledger



The Stones may roll into Newark this December.

Is Newark getting Stoned this holiday season?

The Rolling Stones, who have been rocking steady for decades, are expected to celebrate their 50th anniversary with a short touring circuit. That tour may be stopping at the Prudential Center.
According to the Showbiz 411 website, the Stones are considering concerts at Prudential Center on Dec. 16 and 17. These would be the band's first area dates since the Beacon Theater shows on the Bigger Bang Tour in 2007. The Stones haven't played New Jersey since their Giants Stadium date in 2006.

"I’m just awestruck that the Rolling Stones are still doing big shows, and it’s thrilling to me that they’re going to tour," E Street Band guitarist Steven Van Zandt, a man who knows something about rock longevity, told The Star-Ledger. "I can’t imagine the world without them, and as long as they’re around, we still feel like the new guys."

Appearing at the opening celebration for an exhibition spotlighting 50 years of Rolling Stones photography in London, in July, Mick Jagger said: "You will definitely be seeing us all together soon. It’s been great fun being back together and there are a lot of memories in here. I can’t believe it’s been 50 years. We’ve been hanging out together, seeing quite a bit of each other and we want to do some gigs."
The Prudential Center declined to comment about the Rolling Stones concerts. Robert Sommer of Rock Entertainment Management said that the potential Stones dates were speculation at this point.
So nothing is confirmed; fans are advised to keep fingers crossed.

The Stones haven’t yet rolled out their itinerary for the proposed tour, which is rumored to be a short one: a few dates in London and a few in the New York area. But no matter the length, the 50th anniversary circuit is likely to be a testament to the enduring legacy of one of the foremost rock bands in history."I honestly don’t know much more than the man on the street with this one," said Bill German, who formerly published the band’s official newsletter, Beggars Banquet. "I get the sense that the tour will happen, but that there are some kinks to iron out first."
The Rolling Stones formed in London in 1962, and released "A Bigger Bang," the band's 22nd album, in 2005. In between, the Stones have cut a series of landmark albums and evergreen singles, including "Paint it Black," "Gimme Shelter," "Let's Spend the Night Together," "Start Me Up," and the immortal "Satisfaction."

Two original Stones are no longer with the group. Brian Jones, the '60s fashion icon and near-mystical figure who played the parts "you can't hear, but you know they're there," died in 1969, one of the first casualties of the hard-living rock and roll lifestyle. Original bassist Bill Wyman, whose steady, funky, confident throb on "You Can't Always Get What You Want" made its wisdom feel unimpeachable, left the group in 1993. But the core writing partnership of singer Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards remains intact, and the dignified Charlie Watts is still holding down the backbeat. Ronnie Wood, the former member of the Faces who replaced Mick Taylor in the group in the mid-'70s, continues as the second guitarist.

On August 29, Billboard reported that the Stones are considering November stops at the O2 arena in London and the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Showbiz 411 suggested the Barclays dates would be Dec. 6 and 7.

http://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/index.ssf/2012/10/rolling_stones_rumored_t...

Absolutely nothing in any media here about possible Oz shows. I thought at least Nui Te Koha would have some morsel of info. I cant see why we would merit any attention from a band that ignored us for 22 years. What makes us suddenly so special?

Oh, yeah, our high Aussie dollar!!

Don't see anything particularly new here, but nonetheless:

October 8, 2012 11:38

Rolling Stones' Keith Richards: 'We've booked shows in London and New York'
Guitarist lets future gig plans slip

Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has revealed that the band have been booked
to play live shows in London and New York.

The legendary rockers had long been rumoured to be playing live again this year to
celebrate their 50th anniversary, with frontman Mick Jagger claiming in July that they
were planning on sharing a stage together this autumn.

Despite speculation, the band turned down the chance to play the Olympics opening
ceremony and denied reports they would play two shows at London's O2 Arena this
November. But in an interview with Q magazine, Richards let slip that they had booked
a run of shows in both the UK and the US – although he didn't reveal when the dates
would take place.

He said: We've got some shows in London, I believe, and in New York, but I really can't
talk about any of that at the moment. They've put the gag on me on this. You can hint!
Richards also said the band's rehearsals were going from strength to strength, adding:
"Everybody relies upon their instincts, especially once you start working regularly together
again. Because it pulls all the bits and pieces together, which when you're not working and
playing with the guys, dissipates, obviously; you're not having that immediate contact.

"But kind of two days of hanging around with the guys again, a certain demon energy takes
over and you wonder where it's coming from!"

The Rolling Stones will release a brand new Greatest Hits compilation in November titled 'GRRR!’.
The collection, which is being released to coincide with the band's 50th anniversary, will feature
two brand new songs, 'Gloom And Doom' and 'One Last Shot', which were recorded in Paris last
month. This is the first new material the band have recorded since their 2005 album 'A Bigger Bang'.

http://www.nme.com/news/the-rolling-stones/66517#2