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News    

                  30.03.05

¨ Third Single Confirmed

There has been a lot of speculation amongst the various Erasure forums and fan sites on what the third single from Nightbird will be.

The EIS can exclusively reveal that the third single will be a double 'A' side featuring "Here I Go Impossible Again" and "All This Time Still Falling Out Of Love".

Release date still to be confirmed.

(news from EIS website)

¨ Live Here Now - No US Shows

Message from the Live Here Now team:

"Thank you for the numerous enquiries we're received about Live Here Now and Erasure's forthcoming concerts in America.

Unfortunately, due to a number of factors and considerations it will NOT be possible for us to make Live Here Now recordings of these US shows. We're very sorry not to be able to provide the service to US fans on this tour, hopefully we'll see you next time.

Of course it's little consolation, but do remember that downloads can be ordered from anywhere and we can ship CD's anywhere in the world.

Some of you may also be interested to know that Client live at Club Koko is now available as a download and limited edition CD from the Live Here Now web site.

Thanks and best wishes, The LHN team"

(news from EIS website)

¨ "The Erasure Show" - Tour News

Cologne gig 28th March was filmed for a possible DVD release.

An additional set of Berlin photos as well as 2 mini videos available now at John Moss website (thanks to John for the info).

   

News    

                  29.03.05

¨ "Nightbird" Review In "OM" Magazine

"OM" magazine (# 91 March 2005)Russian magazine "OM" has published a review of "Nightbird" in its latest issue (# 91 March 2005).

 

 

¨ New Interview With Andy

PlanetOut website has published the new interview with Andy in which he reveals some interesting facts and also discusses about Boy George, Elton John, George Michael and Eminem. Here are several interesting snippets:

"Q: You've been doing this for a couple of decades now. Do you ever feel that if you sing, for instance, "A Little Respect" one more time you'll go mad?

A: It feels a little bit like that, because you know the whole list of songs by heart. We've got 24 songs, and then six extra ones to make it more interesting for us - especially for New York, where we're doing 10 shows. Lots of people come to all the shows, so we do this so it's not so boring for them as well.

Q: Your queer pop-star peers [Boy George, Elton John, George Michael] have a high-profile feud going on. How have you managed to stay out of the fray?

A: We've never been part of their clique; they've never included us. I don't know - maybe they're scared of us. We never get invited to their dinners or their parties.

Q: A problem Boy George has with Elton John is that Sir Elton performed with Eminem at The Grammys. How do you feel about it?

A: Oh, I think it's fine. You just really have to have a good sense of humor. If Eminem asked me to perform with him I would do so. I think it's a really good thing if enemies can get together.

Q: Speaking of working with other artists, there's word that you're going to be working with Scissor Sisters on a single.

A: I've just completed a solo album, which hopefully will be out by the end of this year. I sent a song to [Scissor Sisters front man] Jake Shears, which he really loved, and he said he wants to do it. We're looking to find some studio time while I'm in New York, so we can get it together.

I think the song will be called "I Thought It Was You," but I'm not sure.

Q: Any words of wisdom you want to share with your young fans?

A: You don't have to belong to any peer group whatsoever. You are you, and you don't have to be anybody you don't want to be. [Laughs] But it would be nice if you were an Erasure fan."

Read the full interview here.

¨ "The Erasure Show" - Berlin Gig

Several changes for Berlin gig 26th March. New song in setlist - "Victim Of Love" instead of "Phantom Bride". Andy was wearing a red 'Elvis' costume. Here are a selection of photos (thanks to Maxim Gladkiy).

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Set list of the gig was as follows (thanks to John Moss for the info):

01. Mr. Gribber And His Amazing Cat (Intro)
02. No Doubt
03. Hideaway
04. Victim Of Love
05. Knocking On Your Door
06. The Circus
07. Breathe
08. Ship Of Fools
09. Drama!
10. At This Time Still Falling Out Of Love
11. Stop!
12. Rapture (Vinces telephone rings before his rap)
13. Ave Maria
14. Breath Of Life
15. A Little Respect
16. I Broke It All In Two
17. Chains Of Love
18. Chorus
19. Love To Hate You
20. Blue Savannah
21. Always
22. Who Needs Love Like That
23. Oh L'Amour (Andy sings the words "West End Girls" to start)
24. I Bet You're Mad At Me
25. Sometimes


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¨ UK Singles Chart

Another Top 20 hit for Erasure! 'Don't Say You Love Me' is at number 15 on the UK singles chart.

Top 40: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/singles.shtml

¨ Erasure In-Store Appearance In New York

Saturday 16th April at 4pm, Erasure will make a special in-store appearance at Border's Columbus Circle in New York, to sign copies of the new album Nightbird.

Drop by to meet Andy and Vince, and to enter to win a pair of tickets to their sold-out show that night on April 16th!

¨ Stars In Their Eyes

Congratulations to Jim Clarke who came 4th in the 'Stars In Their Eyes' final on Saturday.

If anyone missed the video message that Andy recorded for Jim, it may be seen here:

Treasure: http://www.erasureinfo.com/treasure/bitsandpieces.html

¨ Erasure Themed Night / Parties

There are several German Erasure themed events coming up, check out erasure.de for full details.

Erasure.de:
http://www.erasure.de/erasure/news/detail.php?nr=1713&kategorie=news

Plus a US one:

26th April (Chicago) (Subject To Confirmation)
http://www.planetearthchicago.com

¨ DSYLM Competition

The ability to create your own mix of 'Don't Say You Love Me' via the website (as announced in EIS Update #19) is proving to be very popular - so how about a competition based on it?

Simply visit www.erasuredownload.com and tell me what you need to click on to make Andy lay back... If you play around with this website then that question will make sense!

Simply reply back to this email with your answer and put the phrase 'dsylm competition' as the subject heading in your email (if you don't then your entry will be ignored).

Fifteen correct entries will be pulled out of the virtual hat and will win a prepaid code which will enable you to download a self created mix for free.

Closing date for entries is 31st March (13:00).

Regards

Greg
Erasure Information Service

   

Updates    

                  28.03.05

¨ Added New Pics

Added details of: "Breathe" european dvd, "Nightbird" taiwanese cd, "Don't Say You Love Me" uk "club" promo cd (thanks to Martin Rivers), "Freedom" uk promo cdr "MOTIV 8 MIXES", "The Circus" uk vinyl single (thanks to Patrick Aldag).

   

News    

                  27.03.05

¨ "Don't Say You Love Me" - UK Chart Position

New Erasure single "Don't Say You Love Me" entered the Official UK Singles Chart at # 15.

¨ "The Erasure Show" - Copenhagen Photos

Several photos from Copenhagen gig 24th March can be seen here (thanks to oso for the link).

¨ "The Erasure Show" - Salt Lake City Sold Out!

Tickets for Salt Lake City date have sold out!

   

News    

                  25.03.05

¨ "Don't Say You Love Me" / "Breathe" Chart Positions

This week "Don't Say You Love Me" chart position is:

Germany: # 69

Current "Breathe" chart positions are:

Israel: # 5
Billboard Hot Dance Music / Club Play (USA): # 14

   

News    

                  24.03.05

¨ "The Erasure Show" - Hull Photos

Here is a selection of photos taken during the final UK gig of "The Erasure Show" tour in Hull 21st March. Rob Brown photos:

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¨ "The Erasure Show" - Cardiff

icWales website have published a review of the Cardiff gig 20th March. You can read it here.

¨ "The Erasure Show" - Norwich

Here are the scans of Andy's Norwich setlist and Norwich ticket signed by Val (thanks to Martin Rivers). Click picture to enlarge.

 Andy's Norwich setlist    Andy's Norwich setlist

Norwich ticket

¨ Erasure Radio Interview

There's an Erasure interview this weekend on the UK radio Dee 106.3 at 14:00 (thanks to March On Down The Line for the info).

   

News    

                  22.03.05

¨ "Don't Say You Love Me" Future Chart Postion

This week "Don't Say You Love Me" is at # 9 in UK Future Chart (up from # 14).

¨ "The Erasure Show" - Las Vegas Sold Out!

Tickets for Las Vegas date have sold out!


Greg EIS:

A rather 'Don't Say You Love Me' centric email update today...

¨ 'Don't Say You Love Me' - Out Now In The UK!

In case you didn't know - the brand new Erasure single is out this week in the UK!!

Released on the 2 CDs and 1 DVD single formats, this release features the superb Piney Gir and Radio mixes of 'Don't Say You Love Me', which simply *have* to be heard - as well the thumping A Touch Of Class and Mark Moore mixes. Plus of course you get to see the entire bizarre video on the DVD!

Clips etc as always can be found here:

http://www.erasureinfo.com/releases/singles/dontsayyouloveme.html

If you are ordering the single from the major online retailers (amazon.co.uk, hmv.co.uk etc) the sales will only count towards the UK charts if they singles are shipped to a UK postal address.

¨ Create Your Own Version Of 'Don't Say You Love Me'

This is a rather interesting website!

If you visit www.erasuredownload.com you can create your own version of 'Don't Say You Love Me' by selecting the different leaves (this will make sense when you see it!)

Once you are happy with your creation, you may purchase a high quality MP3 of your unique mix along with a personal version of the sleeve, so you can create your own CD.

Being a web based Flash application, it works on both Mac and Windows based PCs. When you first visit the page it will download all the sample audio clips which may take a minute or two over a dialup connection - however it is worth the wait!

For further details and instructions see:

http://www.erasuredownload.com

¨ ECard / Desktop Wallpaper

'Don't Say You Love Me' wallpaper can be downloaded here:

http://www.erasureinfo.com/treasure/wallpaper.html

And you may send a 'Don't Say You Love Me' ECard here:

http://www.erasureinfo.com/ecard

Spread the word!

Regards

Greg
Erasure Information Service

   

News    

                  21.03.05

¨ "Don't Say You Love Me" - Out Now!

New Erasure single "Don't Say You Love Me" is out now in UK. The single available in three different parts. "Don't Say You Love Me" is the second single from new Erasure album "Nightbird" which was released 24th January.

¨ "The Erasure Show" - Review

Express & Star webiste have published a review  of Wolverhampton gig titled "Erasure can still pull in the crowds". You can read it here.

   

Updates    

                  19.03.05

¨ Added New Pics

Added details of: "Breathe" us promo vinyl, "Nightbird" ukrainian cd (thanks to Yuriy), "The Two Ring Circus" canadian cassette, "Chorus" german "gold" cd (thanks to Patrick Aldag), "Oh L'Amour" 1986 belgian vinyl (thanks to Patrick Aldag).

   

News    

                  18.03.05

¨ "Breathe" Chart Positions

This week "Breathe" is no. 1 in Israel again! Other current "Breathe" chart positions are:

Israel: # 1
Billboard Hot Dance Music / Club Play (USA): # 8

¨ "The Erasure Show" - Tour News

Here are a selection of photos from Wolverhampton gig 16th March (thanks to ErasureGirl).

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Greg EIS:

Quick update today:

¨ Toronto Tickets

Tickets for the Toronto show will go on sale:

18 March 2005 (10:00 AM)

Ticketmaster:
http://www.ticketmaster.ca/artist/735018

Venue Website:
http://www.roythomson.com

¨ Live Here Now - Further Venues

Further shows are being recorded for the 'Live Here Now' CDs - check out the website for further details.

http://www.liveherenow.co.uk

Greg
Erasure Information Service

   

News    

                  17.03.05

¨ Erasure On Janice Long Show

Erasure made an appearance on the Janice Long Show on BBC Radio 2 on Tuesday night. Andy and Vince were joined by Valerie and Ann-Marie on backing vocals and Nic Johnston on acoustic guitar. They performed "Breathe" and "A Little Respect".

¨ "The Erasure Show" - Tour News

Setlist changes. On yesterday's show in Wolverhampton Andy and Vince dropped "Brother And Sister" but added "Phantom Bride" instead.

A selection of photos from last weeks Erasure gigs including pics from Sheffield gig and exclusive 106 Century FM gig in Leicester can be seen here (thanks to the swan for the link).


Greg EIS:

¨ 'Don't Say You Love Me' (DSYLM) - Release Dates

Ok - deep breath...

DSYLM is out *this* week (14th March) in Germany (and it seems Ireland) on all three formats.

DSYLM is out *next* week (21st March) in the UK on all three formats.

Slipcases for those in the UK and Ireland are being sent out this week.

The US CD-Maxi single of DSYLM is out in North America on the 5th April.

The single version of DSYLM is available *now* to download from European / UK iTunes stores.

iTunes:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects...

All clear?!

¨ Janice Long Show - BBC Radio 2

Erasure will be making an appearance on the Janice Long Show on BBC Radio 2.

The band will be joining Janice live for a chat and a couple of tracks on 16th March at approx 00:15 (GMT), and the session will be available to listen to online for 7 days afterwards.

You may listen to BBC Radio 2 via:

The Internet (Real Player Required)
FM Radio (88 - 91 FM)
DAB Radio
Digital Satellite - Sky Digital
Digital Cable - ntl:home, Telewest
Freeview - Channel 72

Speaking of BBC Radio 2, 'Don't Say You Love Me' has been added to the BBC Radio 2 'B' list.

¨ Win FM Interview

An interview with Andy and Vince will be broadcast this Friday afternoon on 107.2 Win FM in Winchester. Those who don't live in the area can stream the interview online via the Win FM website.

Win FM: http://www.winfm.co.uk

Thanks to Phil Marriott for the info.

¨ Nightbird TV Advert

A Nightbird television advert is being tested in certain regions in the UK - you can see it online here:

http://www.erasureinfo.com/treasure/bitsandpieces.html


¨ Stars In Their Eyes

Erasure fan Jim Clarke will be appearing on ITV1 this Saturday 19th March as Andy Bell, singing 'A Little Respect' - make sure you tune in and support him!

Cheers!

Greg
Erasure Information Service

   

News    

                  15.03.05

¨ EXTRA! EXTRA! THIRD SINGLE FROM "NIGHTBIRD"!

According to EMI Germany release shedule the third single from "Nightbird" will be "Here I Go Impossible Again". It is now sheduled for release on 30th May and will be released on 2 CDs and DVD.

¨ "Don't Say You Love Me" Out Now!

New Erasure single "Don't Say You Love Me" out now all across Europe (excluding UK). Previously announced release date, 14th March, have only been changed for UK.

"Don't Say You Love Me" - CD1, CD2 and DVD

¨ "Don't Say You Love Me" Future Chart Postion

This week "Don't Say You Love Me" is at # 14 in UK Future Chart (up from # 16).

¨ "Don't Say You Love Me" - North American Press Release

ERASURE "DON'T SAY YOU LOVE ME" NEW SINGLE OUT APRIL 5

“Twelve albums in, Andy Bell and Vince Clarke show little urge to do anything but deliver more classic Erasure: Nightbird is full of elegant dance pop topped by the choirboy-like Bell singling about love, heartache and dreams." – Rolling Stone

Single "Don't Say You Love Me"Erasure releases a brand new single, ”Don't Say You Love Me”, on April 5, 2005. “Don't Say You Love Me” is the follow up to “Breathe”, which steadily moved up the Billboard Club DJ Play Chart for 9 weeks before reaching # 1 (March 19, 2005 Chart) and entered the UK Chart at Number 4 giving the band their 30th consecutive Top 40 hit. “Breathe” was # 1 for 3 weeks on the Billboard Top Dance Single Sales Chart.

“Don't Say You Love Me” will be available as a CD Maxi Single. The CD includes brand new mixes from Mark Moore & Eon and A Touch Of Class (noted as ATOC below), a mix from Piney Gir featuring the St. Helen's Girl's Choir, plus an exclusive track, “Lie To Me”. This enhanced CD includes the video for the single.

DON’T SAY YOU LOVE ME” TRACKLISTINGS:

1. Don't Say You Love Me - Single Mix
2. Don't Say You Love Me - Radio Mix
3. Lie To Me
4. Don't Say You Love Me - Piney Gir Mix
5. Don't Say You Love Me - Mark Moore & Eon Vox Remix
6. Don't Say You Love Me - ATOC's Rock'n'Ravin' Vocal Remix
7. Don't Say You Love Me - Video (enhanced CD ROM)

¨ "Don't Say You Love Me" On iTunes

"Don't Say You Love Me" is now available on iTunes in the UK & Europe.

(news from EIS website)

¨ Janice Long Show - BBC Radio 2

Erasure will be making an appearance on the Janice Long Show on BBC Radio 2.

The band will be joining Janice live for a chat and a couple of tracks on Wednesday 16th March just after midnight, and the session will be available to listen to online for 7 days afterwards.

In addition you may email in questions for Janice to ask the band.

You may listen to BBC Radio 2 via:

The Internet
FM Radio (88 - 91 FM)
DAB Radio
Digital Satellite - Sky Digital
Digital Cable - ntl:home, Telewest
Freeview - Channel 72

(news from EIS website)

¨ Erasure On Win FM

This friday, Win FM's (107.2 Winchester) Phil Marriott will be speaking to Andy Bell and Vince Clarke from the succesful synth pop band Erasure, who are currently touring the UK to promote their new album, "Nightbird".

Andy and Vince will be chatting about their forthcoming 20th Anniverary and their new single "Don't Say You Love Me". You'll also find out what the guys think about their past work and what is lined up for the future.

Don't miss Phil Marriott's very special guests Erasure - in conversation this Friday from 2pm!

Win FM - http://www.winfm.co.uk

¨ "Nightbird" Sales In Moscow

Album "Nightbird""Nightbird" is still selling well in one of Moscow's largest records stores "Purpurniy Legion". On the week of 12th - 18th February it was at # 15 in their sales chart and on the week of 19th - 25th February it was at # 6.

   

News    

                  14.03.05

¨ "Breathe" Chart Positions

This week "Breathe" is no. 1 in US Billboard Hot Dance Music / Club Play chart!

Billboard Hot Dance Music / Club Play chart

Other current "Breathe" chart positions are:

Billboard Hot Dance Music / Club Play (USA): # 1
Israel: # 2
Germany: # 72

¨ "Don't Say You Love Me" On UK Radio

Three following UK radio stations had added "Don't Say You Love Me" to their playlists:

Q 102.9 FM
The Beach 103.4 FM
SIBC 96.2 FM

¨ "The Erasure Show" - Washington Sold Out!

Tickets for all Washington dates have sold out! One more gig in New York (24th April) have also sold out.

¨ "The Erasure Show" - Tour News

During Portsmouth gig 13th March Andy had revealed that they will be performing "Phantom Bride" on the german shows. They rehearsed it and it's ready (thanks to 88state for the info).

Several reports about Manchester show 9th March. The show had started from unreleased song "Rock A Bye Baby". Andy introduced "Rapture" one song too early and Vince's laptop crashes in the first bridge of "Ship Of Fools" so it was performed with just an acoustic guitar. Set list of the gig was as follows:

01. Rock A Bye Baby (Intro)
02. No Doubt
03. Hideaway
04. Brother & Sister
05. Knocking On Your Door
06. The Circus
07. Breathe
08. Ship Of Fools
09. Drama!
10. All This Time Still Falling Out Of Love
11. Stop!
12. Rapture
13. Ave Maria
14. Breath Of Life
15. A Little Respect
16. I Broke It All In Two
17. Chains Of Love
18. Chorus
19. Love To Hate You
20. Blue Savannah
21. Always
22. Who Needs Love Like That
23. Oh L'Amour
24. I Bet You're Mad At Me
25. Sometimes

(thanks to March On Down The Line for the info)

Here are several photos from Manchester gig taken by Rob Brown.

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                  11.03.05

¨ "The Erasure Show" - Tour News

Here are a selection of photos from Nottingham gig 7th March (thanks to ErasureGirl).

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¨ Exclusive Leicester Gig

Setlist of the exclusive 106 Century FM Leicester gig 8th March:

01. Breathe
02. Ship Of Fools
03. Chains Of Love
04. Oh L'Amour
05. Blue Savannah
06. Love To Hate You
07. Chorus
08. A Little Respect
09. Sometimes
10. Stop!

(thanks to Mark Pugh for the info)

   

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                  10.03.05

¨ Interview With Andy

An edited version of rather shocking interview with Andy Bell that was published recently in "Boyz" magazine have been published in new issue (# 20 March 2005) of russian gay magazine "Kvir". See the scans below.

"Kvir" magazine    "Kvir" magazine    "Kvir" magazine

Full version of this interview is now available in the "Media" section of Erasure.ru.

¨ "Don't Say You Love Me" Page

"Don't Say You Love Me" page has been added to "Discogrpahy" section.

   

News    

                  09.03.05

¨ "Breathe" Have Reached No. 1!

March 4, 2005 (New York, NY) - Mute North America proudly announces two Mute artists have reached # 1 this week: M83 on the CMJ Core Chart and Erasure on the Billboard Club DJ Play Chart.

Single "Breathe""Breathe", the first single off of Erasure's new album, "Nightbird" has been steadily moving up the Billboard Club DJ Play Chart for 9 weeks before reaching # 1. The Billboard Club DJ Panel is comprised of 145 DJs from across the US that represent a sample of the most popular genres of dance music played in clubs - house, progressive/tribal, alternative, r&b, high energy and more. When a record goes # 1 on the Billboard Club DJ Chart, it takes a least 100 DJs (over 70% of the panel) charting it, and therefore it has to appeal to most dance formats represented. This chart will be published in the Billboard issue dating March 19, 2005. "Breathe" was # 1 for 3 weeks on the Billboard Top Dance Single Sales Chart.

Congratulations to Erasure with their first US Billboard Club DJ Chart # 1 since "Victim Of Love" in 1987!

¨ "Don't Say You Love Me" On BBC Radio 2

"Don't Say You Love Me" has been moved from list 'C' to list 'B' on BBC Radio 2.

¨ "Don't Say You Love Me" Future Chart Postion

This week "Don't Say You Love Me" is at # 16 in UK Future Chart (up from # 20).

¨ "The Erasure Show" - Tour News

At London's Hammersmith Apollo show the forthcoming single "Don't Say You Love Me" was again dropped from the setlist. Attending at the show were spotted Andy Fletcher (Depeche Mode) with his wife and kids and Daniel Miller (Mute Records). Here are several photos from London's Hammersmith Apollo show (thanks to kde-head).

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More photos from London's gig can be seen here.

Set list of the Nottingham (7th March) gig is as follows ("Don't Say You Love Me" was dropped):

01. Three Blind Mice (Intro)
02. No Doubt
03. Hideaway
04. Brother & Sister
05. Knocking On Your Door
06. The Circus
07. Breathe
08. Ship Of Fools
09. Drama!
10. All This Time Still Falling Out Of Love
11. Stop!
12. Rapture
13. Ave Maria
14. Breath Of Life
15. A Little Respect
16. I Broke It All In Two
17. Chains Of Love
18. Chorus
19. Love To Hate You
20. Blue Savannah
21. Always
22. Who Needs Love Like That
23. Oh L'Amour
24. I Bet You're Mad At Me
25. Sometimes

(thanks to motr for the info)

   

News    

                  06.03.05

¨ "Breathe" / "Nightbird" Chart Positions

Current "Breathe" chart positions are:

Israel: # 2
Billboard Hot Dance Club Play (USA): # 2
Denmark: # 14 (last week was # 36)
Germany: # 69

This week "Nightbird" chart position is:
Germany: # 81


Greg EIS:

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¨ Don't Say You Love Me - Release Date Change

Oh the ever flexible nature of release dates!

The release date of the second single from Nightbird, 'Don't Say You Love Me' has moved back one week to 21st March 2005.

The North American release date is still currently 5th April 2005.

¨ A Touch Of Class...

A clip of the Don't Say You Love Me (ATOC's Rock 'n' Ravin' Vocal Remix) has been added to the Releases section.

http://www.erasureinfo.com/releases/singles/dontsayyouloveme.html

¨ Live Here Now - The Erasure Show Live Album

Just a quick clarification over a few issues:

If you wish to purchase the double CD of the 'The Erasure Show', you can

1) Either buy the double CD at the venue that is being recorded *OR*
2) You make order the double CD *online* and it will be sent to you via the post.
3) You also have the option of purchasing a digital download version at the website.
4) The CD's *are* strictly limited in number - only 500 will be made available at the venues being recorded, and a further 500 have been allocated for orders submitted via the website.

Further information:
http://www.liveherenow.co.uk

For Queries:
http://www.liveherenow.co.uk/lhn/contact_us.html

¨ 'The Erasure Show' - Filming

Thought you might like to know that there *are* plans for one of the forthcoming 'The Erasure Show' performances to be filmed.

As always with these things, an actual DVD release will depend upon the quality of the footage, approval by the band etc.

¨ Elkland To Support Erasure On Tour

Beginning March 4th, the band Elkland will be supporting the band on "The
Erasure Show" tour in North America and Canada.

http://www.erasureinfo.com/tour
http://www.elkland.net

¨ EIS Competition Winners

Congratulations to the following EIS members who won tickets (plus guests) for next weeks Century FM Leicester gig:

B Anderton, J Barrett, P Cook, P Davis, B Ennis, B Garderer, C Gott, S Lees, R Randell, K Tiller.

The winners will already have received an email with full details of the event.

¨ Website Updates:

A large number of photos from 'The Erasure Show' have been uploaded:

Gallery: http://www.erasureinfo.com/gallery/fanphotos.html

Some further Breathe fan mixes have been added:

Fan Mixes: http://www.erasureinfo.com/treasure

And several 'Don't Say You Love Me' desktop wallpapers:

Wallpaper: http://www.erasureinfo.com/treasure/wallpaper.html

¨ Salt Lake City - Tickets

Tickets for the Salt Lake City show are due to go on sale online on the 5th March at 10:00AM (MST).

Follow the link from the EIS Tour page, or go to Tickets.com

Tour Page: http://www.erasureinfo.com/tour
Tickets.com: http://www.tickets.com

Regards

Greg
Erasure Information Service

(See You At The Hammersmith Show!!!!!! Wooohoooo!!!!!)

   

News    

                  05.03.05

¨ "Don't Say You Love Me" Is Single Of The Week

Single "Don't Say You Love Me""Don't Say You Love Me" is single of the week of UK radio station 106 Century FM. In addition 106 Century FM is hosting an exclusive Erasure gig in Leicester. Erasure will play an intimate and exclusive gig for just 200 people. Andy Bell and Vince Clarke will perform at Sumo, in Braunstone Gate, on Tuesday night. Erasure fan club members and Century 106 listeners will take most of the tickets.

¨ Andy Bell Interview In Belfast

British radiostation Cool FM interviewed Andy Bell before Erasure gig in Belfast and put up the interview to its website. You can listen to it here.

¨ Erasure In "Refresh" Magazine

Australian gay magazine Refresh have published a 2 page story about Erasure in its new, March 2005 issue.

Refresh (March 2005)     Refresh (March 2005)

¨ Erasure After Show Partys In Germany

Two Erasure after show parties will took place in Berlin and Köln (Germany) during March. Full info is available here:

http://www.wuwuclub.de (Berlin)
http://www.the-erasure-party.cjb.net (Köln)

¨ "Nightbird" / "Breathe" Sales In Moscow

Album "Nightbird""Nightbird" is the best selling pop music album in one of Moscow's largest records stores "Purpurniy Legion" on the week of 5th - 11th February. "Breathe" is also in the Top 10 Sales Chart:

1. Erasure - Nightbird
2. Adriano Celentano - Per Sempre Un Motivo
3. Depeche Mode - Enjoy The Silence (CD5)
4. Joe Cocker - Heart & Soul
5. Gwen Stefani - Love. Angel. Music. Baby.
6. Depeche Mode - Remixes 81-04 (3 CD)
7. Erasure - Breathe (x7) (CD5)
8. Robbie Williams - Greatest Hits (Intl. Version)
9. The Bee Gees - Living Eyes (Japan)
10. Gregorian - Dark Side (Special Rock Edition)

¨ "The Erasure Show" - Tour News

The durations of performances of supporting acts and Erasure themselfs are as follows:

Piney Gir - around 45 min.
Client - around 1 hour
Erasure - around 1 hour 50 min.

(thanks to chenks for the info)

At the Newcastle gig (3rd March) "Don't Say You Love Me" was dropped out from setlist. Also during the brief meet Andy explained why "Fingers & Thumbs (Cold Summer's Day)" and "Phantom Bride" are not being performing. He said that "not many people heard "Fingers & Thumbs", "Phantom Bride" was programmed for a later date maybe." (thanks to sue for the info)

IcScotland website have published a review of Glasgow gig titled "Erasure Raise The Temperature On Nightbird Tour". You can read it here.

   

News    

                  03.03.05

¨ Elkland To Support Erasure In USA

Elkland, the groundbreaking new "synthpop" quartet from New York, has landed the coveted opening slot on the hotly-anticipated Erasure tour, including sold-out multi-night runs in New York and Los Angeles. News of Elkland’s appearances on "The Erasure Show" comes on the heels of the announcement that the band’s debut album, "Golden", will arrive in stores on Tuesday, April 19.

ElklandWith "Golden", the members of Elkland have taken the group’s collective deep love, and passionate understanding, of classic post-punk synthpop and Britpop from Joy Division and The Smiths to New Order and Bjork - to create a hook-dappled blueprint for a harmonious shimmering synthpop of tomorrow using authentic old school synthesizers and drum machines that the band has collected over the years. Elkland are: Jon Pierce (vocals), Jesse Pierce (drums), Adam Kessler (guitars) and Joel Tarpin (keyboards).

¨ "The Erasure Show" - Glasgow Photos

Here are a selection of great photos from Glasgow gig 1st March (thanks to Simon Gray for them).

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Setlist change: in Glasgow "In My Arms" was replaced by "Always". Also the show starts from either "Mr. Gribber And His Amazing Cat" or an ambient musical version of nursery rhyme "Three Blind Mice".

¨ "The Erasure Show" - Edinburgh Photos

Here are a selection of great photos from Edinburgh gig 28th February (thanks again to Simon Gray for them).

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Edinburgh setlist (thanks to Ptbear for the info):

01. Mr. Gribber & His Amazing Cat
02. No Doubt
03. Hideaway
04. Brother & Sister
05. Knocking On Your Door
06. The Circus
07. Breathe
08. Ship Of Fools
09. Drama!
10. All This Time Still Falling Out Of Love
11. Stop!
12. Rapture
13. Ave Maria
14. Breath Of Life
15. A Little Respect
16. I Broke It All In Two
17. Chains Of Love
18. Chorus
19. Love To Hate You
20. Blue Savannah
21. In My Arms
22. Don't Say You Love Me
23. Who Needs Love Like That
24. Oh L'Amour
25. I Bet You're Mad At Me
26. Sometimes

¨ "Don't Say You Love Me" - Release Date Change

The release date of the second single from "Nightbird", "Don't Say You Love Me" has moved back to 21st March. The North American release date is still 5th April.

 

News    

                  01.03.05

¨ "The Erasure Show" - Photos From Dublin Gig

Here are a selection of photos from recent Dublin gig (thanks to cionnaith666).

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Erasure live in Dublin 25.02.05

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Erasure live in Dublin 25.02.05

¨ "The Erasure Show" - Review

Times Online have published review of "The Erasure Show" gig. It can be found here.

¨ "The Erasure Show" - Dallas Sold Out!

Tickets for Dallas date have sold out! One more gig in New York (21st April) have also sold out as well as first Washington date (2nd May).

¨ "Don't Say You Love Me" Future Chart Postion

This week "Don't Say You Love Me" is at # 20 in UK Future Chart (up from # 40).

 
               

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