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Hugo is reforming Valentine for the brilliant Firefest put together by Fireworks magazine of which i write for! Not only is the magazine the best for melodic rock but the Firefest show brings together some of the best melodic rock acts in the buisness,just check the poster.No doubt Andrew will issue more details shortly...see you there!

What a fuckin line up. With FM reforming too its gonna be one heck of a show that one. Can't wait to see Valentine. Great news indeed. Thanks for the post.

Very nice line up. I think this will be a big event.

Awesome, it looks like I'll be making a trip to the UK! Thanks for the post.

Here is a bit more on the gig:

"VALENTINE

Valentine’s self titled debut album, despite not getting the attention it deserved upon it’s release, is quite rightly revered as a classic of the era. Peppered with up tempo feel good rock songs and heartfelt balladry, tracks such as ‘No Way’, ‘Tears in the Night’ and ‘Nobody Said it Was Easy’ conjure up images of stadium rock as it should be. Led by Hugo Valenti, Valentine were compared to Perry era Journey, Hugo’s voice and looks bearing an uncanny resemblance to the legend himself. Valentine were pushed by the record company, having a number of tracks featured in the hit movie ‘Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead’, but changing musical times meant the band, despite recording a fantastic album, were lost in the mix. Valentine morphed into Open Skyz and released a self titled album in 1994 which once again contained a wealth of stunning tracks, but alas the band called it quits shortly afterwards. Hugo has continued to release albums, in fact the self titled debut ‘Hugo’ featuring Vinny Burns and Gary Hughes can rightly be described as a latter day classic. For the first time in 15 years, Hugo, Adam Holland, Craig Pullman and Gerard Zappa will appear live on stage as Valentine at Firefest 4. The set list is being debated by the band, but Gerard has insisted it will encompass Valentine, Open Skyz and even a couple from the debut Hugo album. Another definitely not to be missed."

What a great line-up!Tyketto,FM & Valentine are at least 3 good reasons to be there!

Andrew,you going this year?Would be so curious to hear/see a report on how Hugo will do outside the tribute stuff job he has...

Shania wrote:
Andrew,you going this year?Would be so curious to hear/see a report on how Hugo will do outside the tribute stuff job he has...

Maybe. Not sure at this stage.

Excuse me, but what the Hell is so good about this lineup? Who the fuck on this bill has a platinum record? Folks, this is a Journey board. Journey has sold 80 million units. These hacks haven't sold 1/5th what Journey has. All hacks.

And Hugo? WTF? I didn't see his name on the bill and if he IS, and I were Journey, I would definitely be pissed and sue his ass. Making a living off Neal, Steve and Friga is complete bullshit.

RockinDeano wrote:Excuse me, but what the Hell is so good about this lineup? Who the fuck on this bill has a platinum record? Folks, this is a Journey board. Journey has sold 80 million units. These hacks haven't sold 1/5th what Journey has. All hacks.

And Hugo? WTF? I didn't see his name on the bill and if he IS, and I were Journey, I would definitely be pissed and sue his ass. Making a living off Neal, Steve and Friga is complete bullshit.

Go take a pill you grumpy old sod. That's a GREAT line-up for a great deal of people that read this site.

RockinDeano wrote: Making a living off Neal, Steve and Friga is complete bullshit.

Ok, so the same theory applies to Jeremey and the many other Journey tribute bands out there???

Andrew wrote:

RockinDeano wrote:Excuse me, but what the Hell is so good about this lineup? Who the fuck on this bill has a platinum record? Folks, this is a Journey board. Journey has sold 80 million units. These hacks haven't sold 1/5th what Journey has. All hacks.

And Hugo? WTF? I didn't see his name on the bill and if he IS, and I were Journey, I would definitely be pissed and sue his ass. Making a living off Neal, Steve and Friga is complete bullshit.

Go take a pill you grumpy old sod. That's a GREAT line-up for a great deal of people that read this site.

Are you high?

Tyketto? Jorn? Valentine?

Dude, if that's your cup of tea, I will eat dick tomorrow for breakfast.

Tell you what, you go see this shit, and I and the other 30 Journey fans will go see a real band in Virginia in May.

RockinDeano wrote:

Andrew wrote:

RockinDeano wrote:Excuse me, but what the Hell is so good about this lineup? Who the fuck on this bill has a platinum record? Folks, this is a Journey board. Journey has sold 80 million units. These hacks haven't sold 1/5th what Journey has. All hacks.

And Hugo? WTF? I didn't see his name on the bill and if he IS, and I were Journey, I would definitely be pissed and sue his ass. Making a living off Neal, Steve and Friga is complete bullshit.

Go take a pill you grumpy old sod. That's a GREAT line-up for a great deal of people that read this site.

Are you high?

Tyketto? Jorn? Valentine?

Dude, if that's your cup of tea, I will eat dick tomorrow for breakfast.

Tell you what, you go see this shit, and I and the other 30 Journey fans will go see a real band in Virginia in May.

when and where in may! btw, will be on wheat or white?

RockinDeano wrote:
Tyketto? Jorn? Valentine?

Dude, if that's your cup of tea, I will eat dick tomorrow for breakfast.

So, you pay absolutely ZERO attention to the res of this site then! Did you realize that there is more to this site than this message board

You should do yourself and read the 2006 MelRock Awards (online soon) and get a grip on reality

Enjoy that dick. Fried or poached?

Dude, you need to increase your meds. Who the fuck do you want on the bill, Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson or some other plonker with a platinum record. You have your opinion but these guys are far from hacks.

Hugo has made better music than Journey since he started. Listen to Valentine and Tell me TBF, Arrival or Generations is better. You'd be lying to all of us. Get that dick sandwich ready for breakfast tomorrow bro. That is if you can find room with JSS's dick already in your mouth.

RockinDeano wrote:Excuse me, but what the Hell is so good about this lineup? Who the fuck on this bill has a platinum record? Folks, this is a Journey board. Journey has sold 80 million units. These hacks haven't sold 1/5th what Journey has. All hacks.

And Hugo? WTF? I didn't see his name on the bill and if he IS, and I were Journey, I would definitely be pissed and sue his ass. Making a living off Neal, Steve and Friga is complete bullshit.

Aaron wrote:Dude, you need to increase your meds. Who the fuck do you want on the bill, Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson or some other plonker with a platinum record. You have your opinion but these guys are far from hacks.

Hugo has made better music than Journey since he started. Listen to Valentine and Tell me TBF, Arrival or Generations is better. You'd be lying to all of us. Get that dick sandwich ready for breakfast tomorrow bro. That is if you can find room with JSS's dick already in your mouth.

RockinDeano wrote:Excuse me, but what the Hell is so good about this lineup? Who the fuck on this bill has a platinum record? Folks, this is a Journey board. Journey has sold 80 million units. These hacks haven't sold 1/5th what Journey has. All hacks.

And Hugo? WTF? I didn't see his name on the bill and if he IS, and I were Journey, I would definitely be pissed and sue his ass. Making a living off Neal, Steve and Friga is complete bullshit.

no, you just didn't.

Andrew wrote:

RockinDeano wrote:
Tyketto? Jorn? Valentine?

Dude, if that's your cup of tea, I will eat dick tomorrow for breakfast.

So, you pay absolutely ZERO attention to the res of this site then! Did you realize that there is more to this site than this message board

You should do yourself and read the 2006 MelRock Awards (online soon) and get a grip on reality

Enjoy that dick. Fried or poached?

No, basically, I don't give a Turtles dick about the rest of the site. Oh Andrew, you do a Helluva job, don't get me wrong, but in my warped mind, who else on this board besides Journey, is worth fighting for? I like B Adams, Bruce Springsteen and a few others, but dude, seriously, Jorn? Valentine? Those donkey dicks couldn't sellout the local McDonalds!

As for your MR awards, I respect them immensely, but,...if Journey doesn't get best live band of the year, then it's all flawed, IMO.

See you in VA Andrew. I will make it happen.

RockinDeano wrote:

Andrew wrote:

RockinDeano wrote:
Tyketto? Jorn? Valentine?

Dude, if that's your cup of tea, I will eat dick tomorrow for breakfast.

So, you pay absolutely ZERO attention to the res of this site then! Did you realize that there is more to this site than this message board

You should do yourself and read the 2006 MelRock Awards (online soon) and get a grip on reality

Enjoy that dick. Fried or poached?

No, basically, I don't give a Turtles dick about the rest of the site. Oh Andrew, you do a Helluva job, don't get me wrong, but in my warped mind, who else on this board besides Journey, is worth fighting for? I like B Adams, Bruce Springsteen and a few others, but dude, seriously, Jorn? Valentine? Those donkey dicks couldn't sellout the local McDonalds!

As for your MR awards, I respect them immensely, but,...if Journey doesn't get best live band of the year, then it's all flawed, IMO.

See you in VA Andrew. I will make it happen.

Andrew's coming to VA???????

Yes I just did, and it is right.

ohsosoto wrote:

Aaron wrote:Dude, you need to increase your meds. Who the fuck do you want on the bill, Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson or some other plonker with a platinum record. You have your opinion but these guys are far from hacks.

Hugo has made better music than Journey since he started. Listen to Valentine and Tell me TBF, Arrival or Generations is better. You'd be lying to all of us. Get that dick sandwich ready for breakfast tomorrow bro. That is if you can find room with JSS's dick already in your mouth.

RockinDeano wrote:Excuse me, but what the Hell is so good about this lineup? Who the fuck on this bill has a platinum record? Folks, this is a Journey board. Journey has sold 80 million units. These hacks haven't sold 1/5th what Journey has. All hacks.

And Hugo? WTF? I didn't see his name on the bill and if he IS, and I were Journey, I would definitely be pissed and sue his ass. Making a living off Neal, Steve and Friga is complete bullshit.

no, you just didn't.

bufordt9 wrote:
Andrew's coming to VA???????

News to me

RockinDeano wrote:
As for your MR awards, I respect them immensely, but,...if Journey doesn't get best live band of the year, then it's all flawed, IMO.

They are indeed.

Just read the awards

Aaron wrote:Yes I just did, and it is right.

ohsosoto wrote:

Aaron wrote:Dude, you need to increase your meds. Who the fuck do you want on the bill, Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson or some other plonker with a platinum record. You have your opinion but these guys are far from hacks.

Hugo has made better music than Journey since he started. Listen to Valentine and Tell me TBF, Arrival or Generations is better. You'd be lying to all of us. Get that dick sandwich ready for breakfast tomorrow bro. That is if you can find room with JSS's dick already in your mouth.

RockinDeano wrote:Excuse me, but what the Hell is so good about this lineup? Who the fuck on this bill has a platinum record? Folks, this is a Journey board. Journey has sold 80 million units. These hacks haven't sold 1/5th what Journey has. All hacks.

And Hugo? WTF? I didn't see his name on the bill and if he IS, and I were Journey, I would definitely be pissed and sue his ass. Making a living off Neal, Steve and Friga is complete bullshit.

no, you just didn't.

which part???

All parts of course!

ohsosoto wrote:

Aaron wrote:Yes I just did, and it is right.

ohsosoto wrote:

Aaron wrote:Dude, you need to increase your meds. Who the fuck do you want on the bill, Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson or some other plonker with a platinum record. You have your opinion but these guys are far from hacks.

Hugo has made better music than Journey since he started. Listen to Valentine and Tell me TBF, Arrival or Generations is better. You'd be lying to all of us. Get that dick sandwich ready for breakfast tomorrow bro. That is if you can find room with JSS's dick already in your mouth.

RockinDeano wrote:Excuse me, but what the Hell is so good about this lineup? Who the fuck on this bill has a platinum record? Folks, this is a Journey board. Journey has sold 80 million units. These hacks haven't sold 1/5th what Journey has. All hacks.

And Hugo? WTF? I didn't see his name on the bill and if he IS, and I were Journey, I would definitely be pissed and sue his ass. Making a living off Neal, Steve and Friga is complete bullshit.

no, you just didn't.

which part???

Andrew wrote:

bufordt9 wrote:
Andrew's coming to VA???????

News to me

Oh that furry little fuzzy fucked up accented talker will be there. I am making sure of it. Dude trust me, you do not want to miss this. I will be there along with the Queen of England. Think about the possibilities..

RockinDeano wrote:I will be there along with the Queen of England. Think about the possibilities..

Now there is a match made in er......GOD FORBID!

Andrew wrote:

RockinDeano wrote:I will be there along with the Queen of England. Think about the possibilities..

Now there is a match made in er......GOD FORBID!

I will show her absolutely NO respect. Her and her yellow chiclets and smelly pits. If I can just sit with her and explain the problem, I think we can make some headway.

Mac,

Is there any news of any US dates for Valentine?

Thanks,

Aaron

Andrew wrote:

Shania wrote:
Andrew,you going this year?Would be so curious to hear/see a report on how Hugo will do outside the tribute stuff job he has...

Maybe. Not sure at this stage.

Andrew you have so gotta come i will buy you o beer or ten