Tour

World Tour 2011: Tallinn, Estonia – July 18 #48

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Comment from Per Gessle

Oh what a night it was it really was such a night….. My Gosh, Tallinn is exploding!!!! Super fabulous gig, amazing crowd, tremendous reception. Band really on its toes, Marie in top shape and it was pretty sweaty for me too! Thanx dears for making this a night to remember. Love to come back. Any day. Any time.

Setlist

01. Dressed for success
02. Sleeping in my car
03. The Big L
04. Wish I could fly
05. Only when I dream
06. She’s got nothing (but the radio)
07. Perfect day
08. Thing will never be the same
09. It must have been love
10. Opportunity nox
11. 7twenty7
12. Fading like a flower
13. Silver blue
14. How do you do!
15. Dangerous
Band presentation
16. Joyride (introduced with “Kaera-Jaan”)

17. Watercolours in the rain
18. Spending my time
19. The Look

20. Listen to your heart
21. Church of your heart

Misc

9,000 people in the audience. The gig was moved from March 18th due to Marie’s illness.

Articles and photos

Rus.err.ee (review)
Delfi.ee (before the concert + the concert start)
Delfi.lv (gallery 1)
Delfi.ee (gallery 2)
Elu24.ee (gallery)
Ohtuleht.ee (gallery)
Ohtuleht.ee (in front of the hotel gallery)
Newsmail.ru (review)
Seiska.fi (after the concert)

Err.ee English review
Roxette’s tight performance at Saku Suurhall showed the band’s versatility. Marie Fredriksson was looking slim and sexy in black leather pants and a tank-top; the health problems that put the band in hiatus for several years appear behind her.

She sounded great too. Up-tempo numbers dominated the first half of the set. “She’s Got Nothing On but the Radio” and “7twenty7” showed Roxette’s rocker side. It’s a decidedly 80s rock aesthetic regardless of the decade of production – these are happy, unpretentious, good-time songs and are crowd pleasers.

There were some quiet moments a bit later that showed Roxette’s musicianship and soul. A stripped-down version of “Things Will Never be the Same” trumped the original, lending emotional depth to what used to be an over-synthed mid-tempo yawner. The numbers with minimal accompaniment showed why Fredriksson and Gessel are pop stars: They have good pipes. That and Gessel’s knack for writing catchy tunes propelled them to stardom.

World Tour 2011: Roxette has landed in Tallinn

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Roxette was going to perform in Tallinn on March 18, but the concert was cancelled due to Marie’s illness. New date was picked up – July 18th. Roxette landed in the Estonian capital yesterday and was welcomed by several photoreporters and fans. By the way, BoJo has finished his Metallica project and is back with the Rox gang again!

Per has left few words on the Facebook page on that:

Nice dinner in Tallinn. Walking the streets, saying hello and taking pix with friends and fans. Having a good time. Now it’s time for bed, super show tomorrow, right?

Pictures and reports:

Delfi.ee 1
Delfi.ee 2

TV-report 01

TV-report 02

TV-report 03

World Tour 2011: Parainen, Finland – July 16 #47

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Comment from Per Gessle

PARGAS!!! Thanx for a most charming evening! What an absolutely freaky out-of-this-world sort of venue. Loved it!!!!!! Great crowd, pretty loose band, Jeeeezus-We just love to play with these guys and dolls!!! Oh yea, we sure had a blast. Thanx thanx thanx a million for showing up, dear Suomi fans!!! Kiitos. P&M

Setlist

01. Dressed For Success
02. Sleeping In My Car
03. The Big L.
04. Wish I Could Fly
05. Only When I Dream
06. She’s Got Nothing On (But The Radio)
07. Perfect Day
08. It Must Have Been Love
09. Opportunity nox
10. 7twenty7
11. Fading Like A Flower (Every Time You Leave)
12. How Do You Do!
13. Dangerous
Band presentation
14. Joyride (introduced with “Finnish Polkka”)

15. Spending My Time
16. The Look
17. Listen To Your Heart

Thanks to Evgeny Perekopskiy for sending this through.

Misc

Pargas is a Swedish name for the Finnish Parainen. It seems it was one of the most interesting venues on this tour – in the old mine lime. Per has to cancell all interviews before the concert as he was suffering sore throat – thankfully he felt much better on the concert day.

Articles and photos

YLE.fi (gallery and review)
Manelius.1g.fi (gallery)
Hbl.fi (review)
Hbl.fi (report)

World Tour 2011: Locarno, Switzerland – July 14 #46

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Comment from Per Gessle

Supergig in Locarno last nite. Such a beautiful setting, lots of beautiful people + Marie did one of her best shows since the 90’s!!! And the band was groovin’!!!! Thanx for stopping by and making this evening unforgettable!!! Lazy day today, flying to Finland, new balls tomorrow! P.

Setlist

01. Dressed For Success
02. Sleeping In My Car
03. The Big L.
04. Wish I Could Fly
05. Only When I Dream
06. She’s Got Nothing On (But The Radio)
07. Perfect Day
08. Things Will Never Be The Same
09. It Must Have Been Love
10. 7twenty7
11. Fading Like A Flower (Every Time You Leave)
12. Silver Blue
13. How Do You Do!
14. Dangerous
Band presentation
15. Joyride (introduced with “Vogellisi”)

16. Watercolours In The Rain
17. Spending My Time
18. The Look
19. Listen To Your Heart

Misc

The concert was organized on the city market as a part of the few-day festival Moon & Stars. 12,500 tickets were sold for the concert. Marie grabbed Italian flag at the end of the concert – but as the gig took place in Switzerland, some might find it controversial.

Articles and photos

CDT.ch
Tillate.com

Misc