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[Metarie]

Originally Posted by reject_monkey

their ticket prices for local gigs are outragious. all that place has going for it at the moment is good sound and lights.

Not really outrageous in my opinion, The Boy Lacks Patience's album launch was a measly £2.50 and a complete bargain in my opinion. Not sure about other local acts as I rarely go to their gigs and prefer to watch from behind the bar but I don't think that the Tree charges much more than other venues in aberdeen for local gigs.

Maybe you're including how much you spend on Red Bull

[Rachie]

Get well soon Marj!

I like the Lemon Tree, it's probably currently my favourite venue to play and watch gigs at. Sound engineers always make sure you're happy.

Yes the drinks prices are quite high, but I wouldn't say the ticket prices are extortionate - and I don't go to gigs to get pished (Fudge MAs not included...). I'd be sorry to see the good old Melon Tree go.

[marjlemon]

aye kate...i knew you were you tho ! thanks too rachel !
Mx

[Metarie]

you know what though Rach, it's not that much more than The Bassment. Vodka and mixer is £2.40 and pints are from £2.50, back in the day The Bassment was dirt cheap but the prices have gone up recently so apart from the cocktails, most things (like cider, £2.40) are only 10p cheaper or so.
I get annoyed by folk who go to gigs to get pished, both as barstaff and as a member of the audience. If you want to get drunk then head to a bar, don't get loud and annoying when other people are trying to enjoy the music.

[GraemeC]

Originally Posted by marjlemon

To stuart maxwell et al : from the horse's mouth : i am still employed by the Lemon Tree but have been off with a bad back " officially " for a month now.Having had one disc removed from my lower spine years ago, I am now having problems with two other prolapsed discs and have been signed off for a further 2 weeks and it's no fun believe me !All 3 Front of House Managerial positions are part time not full time.Thanks to all of you for your kind remarks in this thread..much appreciated !
Regards
Marj

What a pathetic and feeble excuse Marj....

Went to the fudge awards in the hope of seeing you, no Marj, no big hug, man was I pissed off....

Back pain sufferers are just skivers....everyone knows that, and as you well know I have never suffered from it, im off to dig the garden now....

Hope your fighting fit soon.

Love G...

[aberdoom]

read in the paper that they were considering using the place opposite the train station as the "new" lemon tree sort of style place* (cant remember the name it begins witha "T" though.)

*which i mean goverment funded arts, music, theartre, etc

[shaun]

Originally Posted by aberdoom

read in the paper that they were considering using the place opposite the train station as the "new" lemon tree sort of style place* (cant remember the name it begins witha "T" though.)

*which i mean goverment funded arts, music, theartre, etc

tivoli theatre?

[Graeme]

Originally Posted by aberdoom

read in the paper that they were considering using the place opposite the train station as the "new" lemon tree sort of style place* (cant remember the name it begins witha "T" though.)

*which i mean goverment funded arts, music, theartre, etc

You're mixing up two seperate stories. The council are looking to build a new purpose built Lemon Tree and are not willing to fund the redevelopment of The Tivoli Theatre.

[GraemeC]

Originally Posted by Graeme

You're mixing up two seperate stories. The council are looking to build a new purpose built Lemon Tree and are not willing to fund the redevelopment of The Tivoli Theatre.

No....there was a story in the EE that suggested the Tivoli could be the new Lemon Tree, but we all know the pish that Aberdeen journals publish.

[Cloud]

Originally Posted by GraemeC

No....there was a story in the EE that suggested the Tivoli could be the new Lemon Tree, but we all know the pish that Aberdeen journals publish.

Out of curiosity, what would be the likely capacity of the Tivoli if it was used?

Perhaps the council could build the new Lemon Tree on the site of Union Square, seeing as that project needs a firm kick up the arse.