Werchter Festival Streaming Live

The Werchter Festival, where Tori is playing today, is being streamed online.

Update: Tori’s set at Werchter will be webcast! Her set begins at 11:30 PM local time on the Pyramid Marquee stage. (That’s 5:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, and 2:30 PM Pacific Daylight Time for the North Americans … and sometime tomorrow for the Australians and New Zealanders.)

Update: Despite saying that they were going to stream it, they don’t seem to be doing so… :-(

Update: The stream kicked in for the last half of the final song: “Precious Things”. Woo hoo!

Tori Mentions Possible Future Tour DVDs, MP3s

John has some pretty exciting news to share:

“I talked with Tori in Zurich and got some really awesome news. I asked her if she planned on releasing the blogs as a comprehensive booklet once the tour was over. She said yes, probably as a combination with a live DVD that was going to come out after the US tour. She said that each of the dolls would have their own show (and although she was somewhat vague, I am pretty sure she meant that each of the dolls would have their own DVD release). When I told Tori that this idea reminded me of the bootleg release from last tour, she confirmed that each show will be available in mp3 format after the show during the US tour! She said that you will sign up for it at the show, and receive your soundboard copy of the bootleg after the show is over! She was very excited about this idea. She did not mention if the shows will be available to people who are not at the specific shows.”

Cool! Even though Tori didn’t specify whether a show would be available to people who didn’t attend, would it make sense to go through that much effort only to withhold such items from the broader fanbase? Not likely. There’s a huge fan market for Tori boots, and she ain’t no ding-dong.

Frankfurt: Isabel Visits The Alte Oper

Isabel opened tonight’s concert in Frankfurt. Thanks to Saar for sending the setlist in via text messages to The Afterglow. Two songs were performed for the first time on the tour: “The Wrong Band” (which has only been played live eight times ever previously!) and “Tombigbee”. Saar also said that “Take Me With You” was on the written setlist but replaced by “Marianne” during the actual performance.

If you were there and would like to share your thoughts about the show, please use the form at the bottom of the Frankfurt page.

Zürich: Clyde

The rarest of the dolls, Clyde, opened for just the fourth time this evening in at the Kongresshaus in Zürich. Interestingly, she only played two of her songs (“Bouncing Off Clouds” and “Beauty of Speed”), filling out the balance of her opening set with two of Tori’s (“Little Earthquakes” and “Juarez”) and one cover (“Rattlesnakes”). Three songs were played for the first time on the tour: “Beulah Land”, “Etienne”, and “1000 Oceans”. See the complete setlist and, if you attended the show, post a review about the evening on the Zürich concert page.

Meet The Wombat

Amsterdam resident and fearless adventurer The Wombat set out from his cozy home with his best friend, Arjan, to meet Tori in person at the Amsterdam show on June 3rd.

There was a bit of a scare at the M&G-that-wasn’t when The Wombat fainted in the hot sun, sending many Toriphiles into shock. Fortunately Tori came out and did a M&G after the show. The Wombat was feeling much better in the cool night air and they had a lovely chat.

He is greatly looking forward to getting another shnoogle from Tori in London next month. (Perhaps Arjan will be lucky enough to get one as well.)

ADP At Promosquad Prize Store

Jessika tells us that American Doll Posse is one of the prizes currently available at the Promosquad Prize Store. Rate enough songs to rack up 2500 points and it’s yours! Here’s what they have to say about Tori and the album:

Firing across the American psychological, social, and political landscape, Tori takes on the state of the world, war, and feminism. To help her, she adopts five personas—her American Doll Posse—who take their characteristics from Greek gods, but not their names: Clyde, Pip, Isabel, Santa, and Tori. You need a scorecard to keep track, but don’t worry – it’s still classic Tori Amos!

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Big Wheel Animated Video

We need some fun. Luke told us about this animated video for “Big Wheel” made by nuwuisme. Perked us right up!

David Atlanta Magazine Interview (June 6, 2007)

I’m not very popular with some of these corporate guys.

Belatedly, here’s a short (but sweet) interview Tori did with Joey Hood for David Atlanta Magazine in which she discusses being a female producer, Tash, and fashion. Thanks to rr for sending this in.

‘American’ Beauty

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No New Zealand Tour

At the Ljubljana M&G, Lexa asked Tori if she would be going to New Zealand at all. Despite the great petition effort by fans, Tori said no. But really, don’t you deserve a vacation?

iTunes Presale Pushed To July

Bean contacted Ticketmaster to ask about the iTunes presale that was supposed to start sometime this month.

Ticketmaster said the presale will be in July. They apologize for any inconvenience.