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Post by random on Apr 28, 2011 6:15:32 GMT -5
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Post by Dray on Apr 29, 2011 21:31:29 GMT -5
Thanks for posting this... but unfortunately it's just a rumor. This is not going to happen - and that's confirmed by the band. I asked them about it the day after this article was released.
Shame too because that show would have been incredible.
I don't know why Gaukur told me this was just a rumor. I just contacted Solvi, and he assured me that Quarashi WILL reunite for this concert! Here is the email he sent:
Me: "I know I asked this before, but I have been hearing more and more about it. Is Quarashi performing live July 9th live in Iceland? I was told this is just a rumor but now the host of the festival has contacted me saying this is official news.
Is this still a rumor? Thanks again for any response. "
Solvi: "Hi Dray... yes indeed. We are reuniting on 9.th of july... the old quarashi lineup (hossi, Steini -, me) and the later quarashi lineup tiny, omar, steini, me... I am forwarding this mail to Birgir our press agent who will mail the press announcement to you. Also check Quarashi official on fafcebook best regards S "
The press agent then indeed email me the press release, excuse me for saying this was just a rumor. This is great news!
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Post by Dray on May 3, 2011 9:55:26 GMT -5
Here is the press release I was sent.
Quarashi returns - for one gig only
Quarashi have agreed to perform a one off gig at a festival in Iceland early july this summer. The band will perform on the 9th of july at the Best Festival (Besta hátíðin). All formers members have agreed to return. The two core line-ups with Hössi and Tiny are set to collide for the first time on stage. The other three members; Sölvi Blöndal, Steini Fjeldsted and Ómar Swarez will all be back at their places.
This will be the first time that the band re-unites after their break up in 2005. The band sold 400 thousand copies world-wide during the eight years active. Moreover Quarashi reached four gold albums in Iceland but suddenly called it quits after their last effort, Guerilla Disco, went gold in Japan.
Quarashi saw their U.S. debut in 2002 with the album Jinx. Their biggest hit Stick 'Em Up is still being played throughout the world and was most recently used in two major Hollywood releases early this year.
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Post by maestro on May 4, 2011 3:15:17 GMT -5
Yes I have received the same press release and info. It's up on my website as well. It's going to be a great show! I hope it will be documented in some way, maybe a recording, video or something.
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Post by anderson on May 14, 2011 22:36:33 GMT -5
Someone had better be recording the whole thing!
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Post by Dray on May 18, 2011 21:04:48 GMT -5
Someone had better be recording the whole thing! Rumor is that they might be recording the concert and using footage from it in the new Quarashi documentary! Read more about it here: www.thequarashivibe.com/
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Post by Dray on Jul 10, 2011 20:49:57 GMT -5
Visit the Audio/Video section of the forum for a link to the first Quarashi Besta Útihátíðin 2011 footage! Features clips of several songs, filmed by members of the audience. Can't wait for the professional footage.
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