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KMackdaddy1972
Joined: 23 Nov 2004
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Location: Cranston-Rhode Island, USA
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I know this is a Long Shot...But...US tour???
Just wondering if there are any rumors of a US tour with the release of the upcoming Album??? I hope so because this country(the US) needs a huge dose of Funk to loosen it up! I really envy my European brethen and wish I could be living there rather than here! But that's a whole political story for another day...lol
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cheeeba lover
Joined: 08 Jun 2004
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Location: croatia
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| Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2004 14:29 |
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well i think this poll isnt good,because we are all jamiroquai fans and surely we would all love that jamiroquai is more often played 
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FunkEducation
Joined: 15 Jul 2004
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Location: Maracay, Venezuela
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| Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2004 15:15 |
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i do not agree with you Cheeeba... but i'm not going to say something else cos i can get in trouble... and i want no problems... besides, i hav said that ten million times here...
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monisum
Joined: 30 Jun 2004
Posts: 1327
Location: Germany
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| Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2004 22:16 |
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Well, being myself in Europe I find no sense in taking part in that poll personally.
I don't listen to US-radio but I want that everyone who likes Jamiroquai have his share and opportunity to listen....Jamiroquai is not exclusive for some countries. It's for all fans....
And lets face it...the more popular Jamiroquai gets the more informations are known about the music, the group etc....and that's why we are all here...to SHARE informations and emotions. 
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JamiroFan2000
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Joined: 21 Mar 2002
Posts: 2881
Location: The Jamiroquaized States Of America
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| Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2004 00:55 |
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 Hello,
 Well, KMack, I hate to say it, but that I don't think that is a very realistic situation . I mean, if Sony threw a boatload of promotional money at Clear Channel and the other corporated radio station owners to push the new Jamiroquai album, then yes, it would happen. But I don't think Sony or Jamiroquai really want to repeat their mainstream 1997 success in the States, I mean JK voiced this opinion several times in the past, "We never wanted to be considered the 'next big thing'." But in THIS World, Clear Channel is worst thing for American radio, it's completely dead, they play the same crappy music in heavy rotation and never offer or let the newer great new music to break through on the airwaves. That's what is or will surely kill our next generation's music appreciation, shoving redundant and boring at a high repeat rate FORCING our ears to enjoy when the back of our mind is thinking, "This really sucks, play something else!!!" A modest success in the states with a solid platinum CD sales status and a "big American cities" tour is much better THAN booking Jamiroquai on MTV TRL with JK standing with a awkward look on his face as some nameless MTV VJ asks vacant questions to him like, "So...Jamiroquai, where did you come up with that name?" OR "JK, what a like really like weird name, is it short for something?" OR the Classic "So, Mr. Jamiroquai, where have you been for the last 8 years?" Sorry for ragging on there, that's just my opinion, I could be wrong. Thanks for listening and Peace!
Sincerely,
JamiroFan2000
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Jaminneapolis
Joined: 22 Feb 2004
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Location: Minneapolis, MN U.S.A.
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| Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2004 05:23 |
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Jamirofan's Pessimism is probably right, but I think there could still be a club tour over here even if radio airplay isn't much. I was thinking of all the radio stations with different formats in the Minneapolis area (all pretty much clear channel, infinity, or disney/abc owned), I thought of 4 different stations Jamiroqauis songs could be played on, but it's a ll a stretch to fit the format of each one, so it'll be tough.
1) If it does good enough, it could make the top 40 pop/hip hop/whatever is in the top 40 radio station (clear channel owned kdwb http://www.kdwb.com )
2) The 80s-today pop/light rock/soul/top 40 radio station (more geared for people a little older and for those who don't like rap and dance music, independently owned but a major player in Minneapolis radio http://www.ks95.com ). To make this station, once again it would have to be a top 40 song on the pop charts.
3) There are two alternative stations in town, which means you might think it's all alternative rock or accoustic rock, but they do play some misc. songs that don't really fit any other formats of any other stations if the song is popular enough. I've heard Marley played on these stations as an example. Don't think it's totally out of the realm of possibility.
One station is ABC/Disney owned, the other is Clear Channel owned. http://www.drive105.com
http://www.cities97.com
4) There is 2 stations that play light jazz/soul/funk in Minneapolis. But these stations are much more meant for the older crowd, and Im not sure if Jamiroquai would like their music put on this station for that reason. Most younger listeners won't even know their songs are on the air lol.
So for each station the format doesn't exactly fit Jamiroquai's brand of music, but there's still a chance that it will get some radio exposure. Im sure Jamiroqaui faced this same dilemma when virtual insanity was released, but it did so well that many radio stations were playing it in regular rotation. So only time will tell, but let's hope Sony does their part and gives them some promotional backing in the U.S. Thanks
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cheeeba lover
Joined: 08 Jun 2004
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| Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2004 09:12 |
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| i do not agree with you Cheeeba... but i'm not going to say something else cos i can get in trouble... and i want no problems... besides, i hav said that ten million times here... |
hey man you have every right to say anything even tough its different from my opinion,you will not get into any trouble...peace 
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KMackdaddy1972
Joined: 23 Nov 2004
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Location: Cranston-Rhode Island, USA
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| Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2004 10:56 |
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Just another thought
Yes, I agree that I don't want Jamiroquai over exposed here in the US but I feel if Sony doesn't back them here in the US then a US tour of any size would be hard to mount. Me, personally, I would love to see them on tour in club size venues but then I run the risk of not having a tour date near where I live. But if it does happen that way I hope Boston is on the list of cities!
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Supersonic1
Joined: 16 Apr 2004
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Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico, USA
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| Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2004 19:14 |
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You and me both....Glad to see other people in the "I Hate Clear Channel" club....
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Jaminneapolis
Joined: 22 Feb 2004
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Location: Minneapolis, MN U.S.A.
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| Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 08:04 |
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As much as we hate Clear Channel (or Infinity or Disney), they would most likely be the promoters of a Jamiroquai tour, so it's a double edged sword. Clear channel represents so many bands for concert promotion it;s crazy.
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starman
Joined: 22 Nov 2004
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Location: Split, Croatia
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| Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 09:16 |
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lucky u guys everyone knows for uk, sad, holland, spain, germany, and other countries. but who the fuck heard of croatia. well i live there and jamiroquai were here only once and i wasnt there. and they want come again. so i can fuck myself now. 
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slavoncica
Joined: 25 Oct 2004
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Location: croatia,vinkovci
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| Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 21:20 |
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hey starman keep the faith!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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starman
Joined: 22 Nov 2004
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Location: Split, Croatia
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| Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2004 08:32 |
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faith..... 
thanks
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Freddie Hg
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2004 06:22 |
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I think a tour is possible. Maybe only a couple of venues (NY, DC, LA) but it's possible. Lots of big names are doing disco now, and Jamiroquai is just what the doctor ordered. I think it really depends on how good the album is. I hope they play Saturday Night Live again, that'd boost them like woah. |
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Jaminneapolis
Joined: 22 Feb 2004
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Location: Minneapolis, MN U.S.A.
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| Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 10:01 |
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Good point Eddie, and I hope you're right... I gave the same proposal to Brent (Jamirofan), but I'll give it you too: Gimme a place to stay and I'll buy your ticket to the show if they play in NY
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