808 State live in Japan 3 Sep 2011

[markus]

808 State are to play live in Japan 3 Sep 2011 at the Metamorphose festival. http://www.metamo.info/

[graham]

I believe we are replacing 'Leftfield" for reasons unknown.
Not announced on their site as yet.

[Pete]

bit too far for me, nick?

[markus]

From http://www.metamo.info/news/229111900.php

"Leftfield cancellation notice:
Leftfield, scheduled to perform on Metamorphose 2011 has been unexpectedly forced to cancel due to health concerns.

Message from Leftfield management:
Sadly we regret to inform you that Leftfield have to cancel their performance at Metamorphose in Japan this year which was due on the 3rd September. Neil Barnes is extremely ill and had an operation recently, after which we hoped he would rapidly return to full health. However his condition is more complicated and he has to go back to into hospital shortly for another operation. Owing to the serious and urgent nature of the operation, we have been advised that he should not consider any lengthy flights plus he will need time to recuperate.
Apologies for any inconvenience, Leftfield's tour party including Neil are all very disappointed at having to pull out. Hopefully we can look at a further opportunity to bring Leftfield to Japan in the not to far distant future when Neil has recovered."

And here a hilarious Google translation of http://www.metamo.info/news/229111901.php

"808 State (LIVE SET) has decided Cast!
2011.08.17, METAMORPHOSE 2011

Roland's TR drum machine legend of the origin of the name - and while the 808
808 State appeared as a comet from the acid house scene in 1988.
Since then, creating a lot of hits from over by Aphex Twin and Rephlex Records ZTT, they continue to maintain popularity over the near quarter century
Cast LIVE SET decided in full on-piece 09.

In Japan, the band set is valuable,
Since six years and appeared in 2005 as a SPECIAL GUEST on the WIRE.
Lovers can enjoy a wide range of acid house breakbeat mania,
Coexist in the Yaba and live entertainment is a must see! ! "

[SteveC]

Flight booked

[Pob]

You can't beat a wide range of acid house breakbeat mania.

I hope Neil is gonna be OK.

[Pob]

Flight booked

Don't you normally drive and sleep in your car?

[SteveC]

Flight booked

I mean album pre-ordered................sorry

[nickking]

bit too far for me, nick?

If I was gainfully employed (still am, just!), I'd go!

As it is, got to watch the pennies for a while...

[markus]

Time Table for SOLAR STAGE:

18:00 - 19:00 toe
19:40 - 20:40 808 State　(Live Set)
21:20 - 22:50 Galactic
23:30 - 01:00 The Flaming Lips
01:30 - 03:00 Orbital Sound System
03:40 - 05:10 Galaxy 2 Galaxy

[markus]

808 will be guests on Dommune Radio streaming live from Tokyo this Friday 2nd September 19:00 Japanese time. http://www.dommune.com/

[Pete]

look forward to hearing Graham, Daz & Andy speaking Japanese

[markus]

Apparently it's going to be two hours long, starting at 19:30 Jap time, which I believe is 11:30 UK time?

[markus]

From http://www.dommune.com/

[markus]

Just one hour to go now.