Live gigs: 2012

[Dodfather]

Hi guys

As a companion thread to the What Are You Listebing To... thread I thought it might be fun to start one with what gigs people are going to in the next year and/or what people saw in 2011. If this thread stays alive for the year people can keep adding when they booksomething new. It could be especially good for those of us seeing the same tour at different venues.

Although not as many of my favourite artists as in 2009/10, in 2011 I saw: Kylie (Aphrodite Tour), Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss and Union Station, Peter Frampton, Southern Tenant Folk Union, Katy Perry and lots of other cool local bands at various venues here in Aberdeen and a couple in Texas. I still have the feeling I'm forgetting someone else but I can't quite remember.

So far for 2012 I've just booked tickets for:

Rosanne Cash in London (March) - SO excited! I love Rosanne!!
Roxette in Glasgow (July) -that should be a great night of cheesy pop rock epic fun!

I'm planning on getting a Melissa Etheridge ticket once I check about time off work etc. Same goes for Isle of Wight destiival, which has the most AMAZING lineup: Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen and Pearl Jam on successive nights! Depends on the cost though..

Anyone else got anything lined up?

[KarmaContestant]

Kasabian! April 22 in Denver!

They have barely played the U.S. in the past, but are a successful touring band in Europe with sell-out arena crowds. Here in the States, they're going to be playing very small venues, so it's a great opportunity to see them.

When Gaga comes to Denver this year, I'll be seeing her as well.

I'm also looking forward to a tour by James Morrison, but as far as I know, no shows in Colorado or the U.S. for that matter have been announced yet.

And....Madonna. I don't know if she's touring behind her upcoming album, but I suspect she will and that's a show I will not miss. I saw her on her Sticky and Sweet your and it was -hands downs- the best concert I've ever, EVER been to.

[wild-heart]

Iam hoping 2012 is the year i finally see Madonna!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She is deffo touring, her manager said on twitter a while ago that the tour will be right after the album.

[beccamorrisfift]

I'm seeing Kate Bush.

[wild-heart]

I'm seeing Kate Bush.

Oh me too, it's amazing how much she tours isn't it.

p.s I really really really really really want Kate to tour.

[beccamorrisfift]

Oh me too, it's amazing how much she tours isn't it.

p.s I really really really really really want Kate to tour.

I know, she needs to give herself a break!

p.s me too :'(

[poetinmyheart]

So far only have Bruce Springsteen booked at Hard Rock Calling. Am hoping that Tom Petty adds some more European dates so I can see him too.

Am also hoping Stevie makes it to Europe and Lindsey reschedules (hey, a girl can dream!)

[HomerMcvie]

I know you're all a bunch of country haters....:mad:, but today I'm going to buy(if there are still any left) a ticket for The Zac Brown band. They're playing in Nashville on Thursday. Cheap seats are about $60. I love both of their CDs.

That, and on Jan 27th, I get to do sound for my absolute favorite country guy, David Nail. Youtube him, for Let It Rain, or Red Light(his two big hits). I am so excited about this. I'm going to have to really control myself that day, for not going on and on, about how much I love his music. I'm thinking about writing him a note, expressing how much his music means to me(okay, I've not been into anything this much, since Rumours, when I was in high school, if that tells you anything!!!), and just asking him if he would read it, when he gets time. It would just be unprofessional, for me to blather on and on, but I just want him to know how much his music means to me....Dumb idea?

[Dodfather]

I'm seeing Kate Bush.

Me too! What a truly dreamlike experience it will be. :D

So far only have Bruce Springsteen booked at Hard Rock Calling. Am hoping that Tom Petty adds some more European dates so I can see him too.

Am also hoping Stevie makes it to Europe and Lindsey reschedules (hey, a girl can dream!)

I aghree with all of this! I'm waiting for the same reasons as the Melissa Etheridge one for Tom Petty gigs. As for Stevie/Lindsey - that's a given if it happens.

I know you're all a bunch of country haters....:mad:, but today I'm going to buy(if there are still any left) a ticket for The Zac Brown band. They're playing in Nashville on Thursday. Cheap seats are about $60. I love both of their CDs.

That, and on Jan 27th, I get to do sound for my absolute favorite country guy, David Nail. Youtube him, for Let It Rain, or Red Light(his two big hits). I am so excited about this. I'm going to have to really control myself that day, for not going on and on, about how much I love his music. I'm thinking about writing him a note, expressing how much his music means to me(okay, I've not been into anything this much, since Rumours, when I was in high school, if that tells you anything!!!), and just asking him if he would read it, when he gets time. It would just be unprofessional, for me to blather on and on, but I just want him to know how much his music means to me....Dumb idea?

Pfft! Not all of us... :rolleyes:

Holy s**t!! You're doing sound for David Nail. That is SO great for you. I know how much you love his two albums and how highly you regard him. You really should make it known somehow. Not overly because as you say, you have to remian professional, but defnitely in some way. It's too good an opportunity to miss. Just don;t get hammered and do the whole "I love you man, your mussshhhic...no, reallly..." That may be frowned upon. :sorry::D:D

You do sound for the coolest people. You must keep me updated. I have a list of people that if you do sound for I wanna know about it! Not that it affects me at all over here but still.. haha. You've already done one - Miranda Lambert.

[Silver Springs]

I'm possibly seeing Jethro Tull in April, depending on whether or not my friend's Dad too my many hints about tagging along, lol.

And Lindsey Buckingham if he gets his act together.

[McTrouble]

I'm possibly seeing Jethro Tull in April, depending on whether or not my friend's Dad too my many hints about tagging along, lol.

And Lindsey Buckingham if he gets his act together.

Huh, he better! I need to stop feeling so p*ssed at him! :D

[HomerMcvie]

Pfft! Not all of us... :rolleyes:

Holy s**t!! You're doing sound for David Nail. That is SO great for you. I know how much you love his two albums and how highly you regard him. You really should make it known somehow. Not overly because as you say, you have to remian professional, but defnitely in some way. It's too good an opportunity to miss. Just don;t get hammered and do the whole "I love you man, your mussshhhic...no, reallly..." That may be frowned upon. :sorry::D:D

You do sound for the coolest people. You must keep me updated. I have a list of people that if you do sound for I wanna know about it! Not that it affects me at all over here but still.. haha. You've already done one - Miranda Lambert.
Yeah, I'm SO excited. I think I'll just write a paragraph or two, and ask him to read it, at sound check. I did sound for him in Aug, 2010, and while he wasn't UNfriendly, he was a very serious acting guy. Some artists are very happy go lucky, some not. I'd only had his first CD for a few weeks, last time, and I was already in love with it. I DID pull him aside, and told him that it hadn't been out of my CD player, ever since I got it. He was nice about it, but it still felt awkward....

In general, country artists are usually VERY approachable. Actually, the country demographic sort of demands it. If you're a bitchy prima donna, they audience picks up on that, and wants nothing to do with you.

[Macfanforever]

The only act I did see was Stevie in 2011.In 2012 I hope some of my favorite country acts hit the road.Like Sweethearts of the Rodeo. and Stevie again.

[bucklind17]

So far, I have tickets booked for:

Matt Nathanson
Hanson
Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers
Marc Broussard
Andy Grammer
Needtobreathe

Most of the bands I'm into don't release dates until 2-3 months before a tour, so all of these are before March and I'm sure much more is to come!

[mottabam]

2011:
Stevie w/Rod
Stevie Solo
Lindsey Buckingham
Bomshel(at work)
Night Ranger

2012: Hoping for
Florence and the Machine (odd us dates)
The Pierces (Only NY and LA posted so far : ()
Evanescence
Fleetwood Mac...or maybe 2013
Blondie
My 2 girls are insisting on Justin Bieber LOL.
Probably a few more...

[Dodfather]

In general, country artists are usually VERY approachable. Actually, the country demographic sort of demands it. If you're a bitchy prima donna, they audience picks up on that, and wants nothing to do with you.

You'll have to keep us posted on his this goes! As for being unapproachable and country artists, I'm a big fan of Sara Evans (despite her last album being a bit rubbish) and although I hate to say it, that's the impression I get from her. I hope I'm wrong though and she's more like Jennifer Nettles - who is just FUN!

So far, I have tickets booked for:

Matt Nathanson
Needtobreathe



These should be pretty great.


Night Ranger



Whoa! These guys are still going? Love it! The only one I really know of theirs though is of course The Secret Of My Success, which I love. It came from me being a huge Michael J. Fox fan.

[mottabam]

Whoa! These guys are still going? Love it! The only one I really know of theirs though is of course The Secret Of My Success, which I love. It came from me being a huge Michael J. Fox fan.

Yup, they did that song and apparently have a new album. Our city has a yearly fall event called Coconut Festival, Night Ranger was the Headliner. For $5.00 general admission I was there. First time seeing them and very close to the stage. Brad Gilis(also Ozzy guitarist) did Crazy Train in the set as well. The Drummer sings a few of the songs including the hit Sister Christian. Very rocking sound, tight performance, much better than I anticipated. It was a good time. I think the only cheaper concert I've seen was Midnight Oil for free in Miami around 1992?.

[Dodfather]

I think the only cheaper concert I've seen was Midnight Oil for free in Miami around 1992?.

Midnight Oil are great.

[HomerMcvie]

Zac Brown Band, TONIGHT! I love both of their CDs. I'm so excited!!!:blob2::blob2::blob2:

[Dodfather]

So far for 2012 I've just booked tickets for:

Rosanne Cash in London (March) - SO excited! I love Rosanne!!
Roxette in Glasgow (July) -that should be a great night of cheesy pop rock epic fun!



Thought I'd bring this thread back, if for no other reason than to say that Rosanne was absolutely fantastic! If any of you are fans and get the chance to see her, go for it. You won't be disappointed. She took audience requests, although she turned mine down because apparently she "never plays" Rosie Strike Back. Oh well.

I also saw Kylie Minogue at a tiny 1000 capacity venue inManchester on Sunday, the same weekend as Rosanne - musical schizophrenia! She was AMAZING! It was a tiny gig where she played nothing but b-sides and album tracks, so just for hardcore fans. Excellent

I have tickets for John Hiatt in July now too and am waiting (im)patiently for Cranberries and Bonnie Raitt dates. Anyone got anything exciting lined up?

[ButterCookie]

Also waiting impatiently for Bonnie Raitt dates! Blondie dates, Kylie dates (I'm after the big glitz and glamour hits show though), and if by some stroke of luck it happens, Dolly Parton.

But in all honesty, I'll probably only see Blondie and Bonnie, if she comes over here.

[Dodfather]

Also waiting impatiently for Bonnie Raitt dates! Blondie dates, Kylie dates (I'm after the big glitz and glamour hits show though), and if by some stroke of luck it happens, Dolly Parton.

But in all honesty, I'll probably only see Blondie and Bonnie, if she comes over here.

I've seen Kylie 5 times and yes, the big glitz and glamour shows are incredible! I think you'll be waiting a couple of years though since she just finished the AMAZING Aphrodite tour last year. Did you see it? I was right at the front and, for sheer spectacle, it ranks as one of the most brilliant concerts I've been to. She also sings every note live. The Manchester gig on Sunday was so different. Just her, a live band, 1000 fans and B-sides - brilliant. The atmosphere was just fantastic.

I saw Bonnie on the Souls Alike tour and so can't wait to see her again if she tours non US venues for Slipstream. Do you have the new album yet? I like it.

I'm also hoping for Counting Crows dates for their new album (Underwater Sunshine, out next week). I've seen them before and they are incredible.

I've missed out on Dolly tickets for her last 2 tours so if she ever does play again I must go! I'd love to have seen her on tour for her trilogy of Bluegrass albums between 1999-2002 though, I think that's her best stuff.

[wild-heart]

Also waiting impatiently for Bonnie Raitt dates! Blondie dates, Kylie dates (I'm after the big glitz and glamour hits show though), and if by some stroke of luck it happens, Dolly Parton.

But in all honesty, I'll probably only see Blondie and Bonnie, if she comes over here.

I need to see Blondie this time around. I've missed them twice because of my friends both times! I need to persuade one of my friends to come though aha.

[Dodfather]

I need to persuade one of my friends to come though aha.

This is where I think I'm lucky in that I don't mind going to these things on my own. Sure, if friends want to come when tickets go on sale then that's great. All the better and I always ask them. Then again, if I can't get anyone then no way am I missing out so I just gey myself a ticket! You can usually get nearer the front if you go alone, too - if that's what you want.

[ButterCookie]

Yeah, normally I go to Blondie shows with my friend Amy but if she can't make it this year or whatever, I'm happy to go on my own. But that's mostly because when I get there I won't be on my own as I know a lot of the regulars and will just meet them in the queue.

[wild-heart]

This is where I think I'm lucky in that I don't mind going to these things on my own. Sure, if friends want to come when tickets go on sale then that's great. All the better and I always ask them. Then again, if I can't get anyone then no way am I missing out so I just gey myself a ticket! You can usually get nearer the front if you go alone, too - if that's what you want.

I would actually go on my own if it was standing but not seated.

[ButterCookie]

I would actually go on my own if it was standing but not seated.

Blondie shows aren't normally seated in the UK venues :)

[wild-heart]

Blondie shows aren't normally seated in the UK venues :)

Thought that (: Hopefully they do Birmingham or Wolverhampton. If not i will probably go to Manchester or Liverpool..

[KarmaContestant]

Going to see Fun tonight. I don't care for them - too hipster/trendy, probably doomed to be a one-hit wonder with their We Are Young song, but my boyfriend thinks they're just the greatest thing ever at the moment so we've got tickets.

Regina Spektor and Tom Petty on April 18 (and Wicked the night before!)

Kasabian April 22...

MADONNA in October. :woohoo:

Oh, and James Morrison May 8. Very happy to see him a third time, and hoping to get my CD autographed, as well. Will be the third time for that as well.

[Dove]

2011:

Lady Antebellum
Sugarland
Jason Aldean

2012:

Loretta Lynn on May 20th <3

[wild-heart]

Going to see Fun tonight. I don't care for them - too hipster/trendy, probably doomed to be a one-hit wonder with their We Are Young song, but my boyfriend thinks they're just the greatest thing ever at the moment so we've got tickets.

Regina Spektor and Tom Petty on April 18 (and Wicked the night before!)

Kasabian April 22...

MADONNA in October. :woohoo:

Oh, and James Morrison May 8. Very happy to see him a third time, and hoping to get my CD autographed, as well. Will be the third time for that as well.

Do you know who is supporting Madonna on the your leg of the tour? I know we have LMFAO at Hyde Park but not sure who we get at Birmingham. I think they will get the crowd going so much. Will be so much fun.

I only saw Taylor Swift and Cyndi Lauper last year.

2010 was the best year for me I saw Whitney, some other rubbish bands my friend loves and Courtney Love. Who I waited so long to see.

This year I have two Madonna shows booked. Again waited so long to see her.

[Dodfather]

2011:
Sugarland


Sugarland are so good live! I saw them a couple of years ago when they did 3 UK gigs to try and break over here with Love On The Inside. It was a fantastic gig.

[Dove]

Sugarland are so good live! I saw them a couple of years ago when they did 3 UK gigs to try and break over here with Love On The Inside. It was a fantastic gig.

I saw them back before they were really popular when they came to the rodeo a few years back also, I can't remember the exact year. But yes! They are awesome live, Jennifer Nettles has so much energy :lol:

[McTrouble]

2012

Lindsey Buckingham x 4 times (so far) - May

Bruce Springsteen x 1 time - June

[Macfanforever]

As I mentioned earlier in this post.Update. I will be going on the road to see Stephanie Lynn",Who's that" LOL.I got tickets for 3 shows.I hope she will add more.

I like to go to some country shows.I have not decide who I'm going to see.

[iamnotafraid]

Thought I'd bring this thread back, if for no other reason than to say that Rosanne was absolutely fantastic! If any of you are fans and get the chance to see her, go for it.


That sounds great. She's one of the few I have left
on my concert bucket list.

How about a dream double billing? Shelby and Rosanne!
It would be awesome, maybe even a cat fight or two.

[Dodfather]

That sounds great. She's one of the few I have left
on my concert bucket list.

How about a dream double billing? Shelby and Rosanne!
It would be awesome, maybe even a cat fight or two.

That would be a great double bill! I'm sure you'll see Rosanne sometime and trust me, it'll be worth the wait.

[KarmaContestant]

Do you know who is supporting Madonna on the your leg of the tour? I know we have LMFAO at Hyde Park but not sure who we get at Birmingham. I think they will get the crowd going so much. Will be so much fun.



Not sure. LMFAO would be great!

[bucklind17]

Fun. puts on a great live show but I've yet to see them since they hit, I've only seen them in 200-400 clubs. Curious if seeing them live changed your mind at all?

[Dodfather]

Just got tickets for Deacon Blue in October! One of my favourite Scottish bands and seriously good live. They're playing in ASberdeen too, they usually do. It will be great! Any other fans here?

[Silver Springs]

Bruce Springsteen in June.

Also, my Mum's friend is looking into getting us tickets for Fairport Convention in May.

[Blueletter18]

Just saw Bruce Springsteen in Detroit last night, and WOW I cannot believe how great it was. Other plans for this year:

Stevie in Detroit, July 6 (have my ticket already!)
Hopefully LB in Columbus on June 16
Crosby Stills and Nash in Cincinnati on July 30
Bonnie Raitt in Grand Rapids, MI on August 14

[kak125]

So far I am going to the following shows:
Nickelback with Bush & Seether
Boyz II Men - after the pirate game
Dave Matthews Band
Heart
Stevie/Rod Stewart
Madonna
I would like to see Hall & Oates & Gavin DeGraw/Colbie Caillat as well since they are coming to Pittsburgh.

I am hoping more shows will be announced as well. I am a concert junkie and need my fix!!

[Dodfather]

Bonnie Raitt in Grand Rapids, MI on August 14


Heart


Jealous!! :thumbsup:

[Edgeof27]

2011,

Stevie n Rod; @ MSG, 3rd row, (scored a Soccer Ball from Rod),

Stevie n Rod; a la Montreal, 2nd row, (scored another soccer ball, gave it away),

Stevie n Rod; @ Toronto, 21st row, but then to thefront row @ stage for the entire show,

Stevie n Rod; @ Vancouver, front row, (scored yet another soccer ball, gave it away),

Stevie @ Caesers; front row, Sharon mentioned after the show that I had great seats,

Stevie @ the The Wiltern,(Happy Birthday), front row but gave up position to to others of lesser stature, (:xoxo:),

Waddy n the Band @ the Joint in LA, twice, best $10.00 value anywhere,

Rod Stewart @ Caesers, 27 Aug 2011, VIP front row, (ouch), automatic soccer ball, but, you guessed it, scored yet another soccer ball, &, gave it away,

Rod Stewart @ Caesers, 10 Sep 2011, VIP front row yet again, (ouch x 2), yet again, another automatic soccer ball, but, you guessesd it again, gave it away yet again.

2012;

TBD;

:cool:

[markolas]

We usually only see one or two shows a year. There aren't that many people I'm interesting in seeing that tour often.

We've got tickets to see Bonnie Raitt in October. If Rufus Wainwright comes to Austin this year, we'll probably go see him.

Last year, we saw Stevie in Dallas.

[Macfanforever]

2011,

Stevie n Rod; @ MSG, 3rd row, (scored a Soccer Ball from Rod),

Stevie n Rod; a la Montreal, 2nd row, (scored another soccer ball, gave it away),

Stevie n Rod; @ Toronto, 21st row, but then to thefront row @ stage for the entire show,

Stevie n Rod; @ Vancouver, front row, (scored yet another soccer ball, gave it away),

Stevie @ Caesers; front row, Sharon mentioned after the show that I had great seats,

Stevie @ the The Wiltern,(Happy Birthday), front row but gave up position to to others of lesser stature, (:xoxo:),

Waddy n the Band @ the Joint in LA, twice, best $10.00 value anywhere,

Rod Stewart @ Caesers, 27 Aug 2011, VIP front row, (ouch), automatic soccer ball, but, you guessed it, scored yet another soccer ball, &, gave it away,

Rod Stewart @ Caesers, 10 Sep 2011, VIP front row yet again, (ouch x 2), yet again, another automatic soccer ball, but, you guessesd it again, gave it away yet again.

2012;

TBD;

:cool:

Wow .Looks like you had a blast at the shows.How you get good seats at these shows.

In 2011 The only tour I went to see was Stevie.5 shows.

[KarmaContestant]

Fun. puts on a great live show but I've yet to see them since they hit, I've only seen them in 200-400 clubs. Curious if seeing them live changed your mind at all?

Honestly, they were great! :nod: I didn't know many of the songs, but enjoyed every one of them.

[Edgeof27]

Wow .Looks like you had a blast at the shows.How you get good seats at these shows.

In 2011 The only tour I went to see was Stevie.5 shows.

Ticketliquidator, helped a lot, and, Caesers love it when you want front row,

&,

Stevies Birthday Party, @ the Wiltern was invite only for fans, with first come first served,

Dani was first in line, great crowd.

:xoxo:

[Macfanforever]

Ticketliquidator, helped a lot, and, Caesers love it when you want front row,

&,

Stevies Birthday Party, @ the Wiltern was invite only for fans, with first come first served,

Dani was first in line, great crowd.

:xoxo:

Wow.Thanks for the tips.

[wild-heart]

Update!!!
Patti Smith June 25th.
Madonna July 17th.
Madonna July 19th.

This year is shaping up to be amazing so far.

[ButterCookie]

Patti Smith 7th September! :blob2:

[Lee]

Well, I've already seen Van Halen in Atlantic City, NJ, on March 24th. It was an awesome & sold out show!

Next up is Lindsey Buckingham @ The World Cafe Live @ The Queen in Wilmington, DE, on June 11th (my wedding anniversary).

Lee :)

[suzyvermoesen]

Patti Smith July 1st

[Blueletter18]

Patti Smith 7th September! :blob2:

That is AWESOME!!

[wheart]

I'm going to see Feist in May and Keane in June. :)

[Dodfather]

Saw Roxette last night - fantastic!! Video to follow...

[wild-heart]

Saw Roxette last night - fantastic!! Video to follow...

Someone on digital spy said they saw Roxette and they were amazing.

I saw Patti last week and she was incredible. Seriously by far the best person I have ever saw live. MADONNA soon though. So excited.

[Dodfather]

Someone on digital spy said they saw Roxette and they were amazing.

I saw Patti last week and she was incredible. Seriously by far the best person I have ever saw live. MADONNA soon though. So excited.

They really were fantastic. I'd wanted to see them for years and they absolutely did not disappoint.

I have some good videos but for some reason YouTube is taking forever to upload them so it's not really working. :distress:

John Hiatt on 18 July!

[Macfanforever]

So far Stevie is the only artist on my live gig list.I probably hit the fairs for some country shows this fall like the Big E and the local fairs.

[wild-heart]

They really were fantastic. I'd wanted to see them for years and they absolutely did not disappoint.

I have some good videos but for some reason YouTube is taking forever to upload them so it's not really working. :distress:

John Hiatt on 18 July!

ahhh if they do finally upload link me please? I'd love to have a look. (:

[mottabam]

6/29 One Direction (Was a gift for my daughter) The Screaming was insane!
8/4 Stevie/Rod Fort Lauderdale
8/6 Lindsey Clearwater
9/19 Go Go's St. Pete
9/23 Blondie/Devo Tampa
9/25 The one I've been waiting for... FLorence and the Machine Tampa
10/12 Pat Benatar/Loverboy/Journey
probably a few more will pop up.

[wild-heart]

6/29 One Direction (Was a gift for my daughter) The Screaming was insane!
8/4 Stevie/Rod Fort Lauderdale
8/6 Lindsey Clearwater
9/12 Blondie/Devo Tampa(CANCELLED)
9/19 Go Go's
9/25 The one I've been waiting for... FLorence and the Machine Tampa
10/12 Pat Benatar/Loverboy/Journey
probably a few more will pop up.

words can't describe how jealous I am that you're seeing PAT BENATAR. Love her.

[Dodfather]

9/19 Go Go's
10/12 Pat BenatarJourney


So jealous you're seeing the Go-Go's! I love them :D

[Dodfather]

ahhh if they do finally upload link me please? I'd love to have a look. (:

Not my videos, I couldn't get the to upload, but here are some from youtube from the Glasgow gig. It was brilliant! Some of these videos are really good quality.

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/IVFR1HWhr7Q" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/TsKzcd4_FIo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/4CUN9-JGdCk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/4kHd1jkVuxA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[skcin]

So far...

Lindsey 6/9/12 Ithaca, NY

Grace Potter & The Nocturnals 6/29/12 Buffalo, NY

Stevie 7/7/12 Niagara Falls, NY

[olive]

P!NK 7-10
best show ever http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9ywWGicQjc

[McTrouble]

Done -

Lindsey - Santa Cruz
Lindsey - Sacramento
Lindsey - San Fransisco
Lindsey - Redding
Lindsey - Baltimore
Lindsey - Pittsburgh
Lindsey - Columbus

Coming up -

Lindsey - Fort Worth
Lindsey - Chicago
Lindsey - Chicago
Lindsey - Green Bay
Lindsey - Washburn
Lindsey - Des Moines

Future -

Might see if I can catch a Lindsey show or two on final leg :rolleyes:;)

[Dodfather]

Done -

Lindsey - Santa Cruz
Lindsey - Sacramento
Lindsey - San Fransisco
Lindsey - Redding
Lindsey - Baltimore
Lindsey - Pittsburgh
Lindsey - Columbus

Coming up -

Lindsey - Fort Worth
Lindsey - Chicago
Lindsey - Chicago
Lindsey - Green Bay
Lindsey - Washburn
Lindsey - Des Moines

Future -

Might see if I can catch a Lindsey show or two on final leg :rolleyes:;)

Fantastic! I love that people are able to really follow the the tour and have that experience. I've never managed to do that even with an artists I love. If you don't mind me asking, how can you afford it/have the time with any work etc? Even taking all my annual leave during a tour period I couldn't manage all the travel etc.

I'm genuinely interested in how you manage it and so I hope you're not offended by my asking. Please obviously feel free not to respond if you don't want to share that.

[McTrouble]

Fantastic! I love that people are able to really follow the the tour and have that experience. I've never managed to do that even with an artists I love. If you don't mind me asking, how can you afford it/have the time with any work etc? Even taking all my annual leave during a tour period I couldn't manage all the travel etc.

I'm genuinely interested in how you manage it and so I hope you're not offended by my asking. Please obviously feel free not to respond if you don't want to share that.

Will PM you on FB :wavey:

[HomerMcvie]

Will PM you on FB :wavey:

Will you PM me on FB?:p

[McTrouble]

Will you PM me on FB?:p

Yes I will but you already know most of my stuff! :p

[HomerMcvie]

Yes I will but you already know most of my stuff! :p

Like Alan, I'm just curious about how much ALL those shows cost!:sorry:

[McTrouble]

Like Alan, I'm just curious about how much ALL those shows cost!:sorry:

The shows are well priced, the hotels are reasonable, it's all the bloody flights that cost an arm and a leg! :distress:

[Dodfather]

The shows are well priced, the hotels are reasonable, it's all the bloody flights that cost an arm and a leg! :distress:

Oh I've become a master at getting cheap accommodation (Booking.com is a Godsend!) and the tickets can be reasonable but yes, it's the transport... ouch!

[GarboSpeaks!]

It's been a slow year for me. Seen already are:

White Rabbits 3/22 Doug Fir Portland
Lindsey Buckingham 4/25/12 Aladdin Theatre Portland
Dita Von Teese 5/27/12 Aladdin Theatre Portland
Dan Hicks 6/8/12 Eugene (Had to eat those tix in lieu of an emergency trip to California =0(

Coming up for sure's:
Florence & The Machine 7/22/12 Troutdale Oregon
Bonnie Raitt 9/5/12 Eugene Oregon
My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult (ALWAYS wanted to see this band) Portland Oregon

Hopefuls:
Florence the night before inWashington
Madonna-October and despite her new album being utter crap, her shows are amazing
Dead Can Dance-8/10 Redmond Washington. The timing is horrible, but another band I've always wanted to see. Might try hardest to make this happen.

It's amazing. Skip Stevie...you have more money to see other acts. WHAT?! lol

[Dodfather]

Bonnie Raitt 9/5/12 Eugene Oregon


I so hope Bonnie's Slipstream tour comes to the UK/Europe. She's fantastic live!

[HejiraNYC]

I so hope Bonnie's Slipstream tour comes to the UK/Europe. She's fantastic live!

Really? I saw her in 1991 on the Luck of the Draw tour. It was just kinda meh for me. :shrug: I much preferred her opener Chris Isaak.

[Dodfather]

Really? I saw her in 1991 on the Luck of the Draw tour. It was just kinda meh for me. :shrug: I much preferred her opener Chris Isaak.

I saw her in the UK on the Souls Alike tour and she was excellent. All depends I suppose. :cool:

[McTrouble]

Done -

Lindsey - Santa Cruz
Lindsey - Sacramento
Lindsey - San Fransisco
Lindsey - Redding
Lindsey - Baltimore
Lindsey - Pittsburgh
Lindsey - Columbus

Coming up -

Lindsey - Fort Worth
Lindsey - Chicago
Lindsey - Chicago
Lindsey - Green Bay
Lindsey - Washburn
Lindsey - Des Moines

Future -

Might see if I can catch a Lindsey show or two on final leg :rolleyes:;)


Yay! I can now add another show to forthcoming trip - Council Bluffs Iowa!!!! :blob1:

Seven in total! :woohoo:

[Dodfather]

Saw John Hiatt last Wednesday. He was great! Next gig, so far, is Deacon Blue in October. Bring it on!

[HomerMcvie]

Saw John Hiatt last Wednesday. He was great! Next gig, so far, is Deacon Blue in October. Bring it on!

I got to be "show electrician" for John once(I'm not an electrician, but know enough to wire their equipment into the service - so the promoter didn't have a pay a real electrician). His show was great. He's got some great songs!

Also, once at Indiana University, I was doing sound in this fraternity, and started talking to this kid about music.....he said,
"my uncle is in the music business, but none of my friends know who he is".
Yeah, what's his name?
"John Hiatt".
I was practically jumping up and down in excitement. Well "I" know who he is, and he's awesome!!!

[Macfanforever]

I will just wait for the fairs to come up unless somebody pops up at one of the casinos.

The Big E in Mass has always have good artists pop in.Also the Durham fair here in CT.

[Dodfather]

I got to be "show electrician" for John once(I'm not an electrician, but know enough to wire their equipment into the service - so the promoter didn't have a pay a real electrician). His show was great. He's got some great songs!

Also, once at Indiana University, I was doing sound in this fraternity, and started talking to this kid about music.....he said,
"my uncle is in the music business, but none of my friends know who he is".
Yeah, what's his name?
"John Hiatt".
I was practically jumping up and down in excitement. Well "I" know who he is, and he's awesome!!!

AAAGHHHHH!!! That is f****g awesome. What tour was this on, or when was the show? Just trying to think what he'll have played...

I've been a fan of John for years. In fact, it was an ex girlfriend who got me into him, after I mentioned how much I love Bonnie Raitt. I had heard of him thanks to the several songs of his she's done but hadn't listened to him specifcally. That soon changed. I lost the girlfriend but kept the music. :laugh: If I had to choose I'd go for the Crossing Muddy Waters album as my favourite but there are so many, many other great songs too. Slow Turning, Drive South, Tennessee Plates, Have A Little Faith, Lipstick Sunset, Memphis, Riding With The King, Child Of The Wild Blue Yonder... He's written several songs that Rosanne Cash covered too, who I absolutely love.

He really is fantastic. The setlist was brilliant.

So, any stories/encounters with John when you did that job? I'm guessing your job was done before he appeared though? Also, if you get such an opportunity again you have to let me know. Just for a spot of vicarious living you understand!

[HomerMcvie]

AAAGHHHHH!!! That is f****g awesome. What tour was this on, or when was the show? Just trying to think what he'll have played...

I've been a fan of John for years. In fact, it was an ex girlfriend who got me into him, after I mentioned how much I love Bonnie Raitt. I had heard of him thanks to the several songs of his she's done but hadn't listened to him specifcally. That soon changed. I lost the girlfriend but kept the music. :laugh: If I had to choose I'd go for the Crossing Muddy Waters album as my favourite but there are so many, many other great songs too. Slow Turning, Drive South, Tennessee Plates, Have A Little Faith, Lipstick Sunset, Memphis, Riding With The King, Child Of The Wild Blue Yonder... He's written several songs that Rosanne Cash covered too, who I absolutely love.

He really is fantastic. The setlist was brilliant.

So, any stories/encounters with John when you did that job? I'm guessing your job was done before he appeared though? Also, if you get such an opportunity again you have to let me know. Just for a spot of vicarious living you understand!
Gosh, you're taxing my memory. It's been about 10 years ago. Seems like it was shortly after Perfectly Good Guitar, if memory serves.

I got into John and Bonnie, around the same time. Both are the same sort of cool, if that makes sense!

Yeah, my job was pretty much finished by the time sound check was starting, although I hung around for it. Big bands carry their own "distro"(power distribution unit). Not to be too technical, but they're almost always "3 phase"(instead off being, for example, 220 volts, which is two legs of 110 volts, it's 3 legs of 110 volts). The problem is that unless a venue has 3 phase service(which many smaller ones don't), you have to "whittle down" wires as big as your thumb, to fit into a hole the size of your pinky. But since it's 3 phase, for one pinky hole, you have to fit TWO thumb size wires into one pinky hole. It's a f*cking bi*ch! Quite time consuming, and unless you bring heavy leather gloves, twisting around on the wires always leaves your fingers bloody!
How was that, for too much technical info!?:lol:

I'm such a freak, the strange things that I remember. I'd never seen it before, or since. John had his own personal air conditioner....a SMALL cube that sat right it front of his mic stand, blowing freezing a/c on him. I want one!!!! I've never seen one anywhere else. I'm.a.freak.:lol:

[Dodfather]

Gosh, you're taxing my memory. It's been about 10 years ago. Seems like it was shortly after Perfectly Good Guitar, if memory serves.

I got into John and Bonnie, around the same time. Both are the same sort of cool, if that makes sense!

Yeah, my job was pretty much finished by the time sound check was starting, although I hung around for it. Big bands carry their own "distro"(power distribution unit). Not to be too technical, but they're almost always "3 phase"(instead off being, for example, 220 volts, which is two legs of 110 volts, it's 3 legs of 110 volts). The problem is that unless a venue has 3 phase service(which many smaller ones don't), you have to "whittle down" wires as big as your thumb, to fit into a hole the size of your pinky. But since it's 3 phase, for one pinky hole, you have to fit TWO thumb size wires into one pinky hole. It's a f*cking bi*ch! Quite time consuming, and unless you bring heavy leather gloves, twisting around on the wires always leaves your fingers bloody!
How was that, for too much technical info!?:lol:

I'm such a freak, the strange things that I remember. I'd never seen it before, or since. John had his own personal air conditioner....a SMALL cube that sat right it front of his mic stand, blowing freezing a/c on him. I want one!!!! I've never seen one anywhere else. I'm.a.freak.:lol:

Not too technical at all. I'm a big geek. :nod:

I got into Bonnie a couple of years before John but as I said, I knew of John because of Thing Called Love etc. I'd say that although I do like John, I love Bonnie! Her stuff is just brilliant. All those 70s records are just effortlessly cool, not to mention her great run of records with Don Was in the late 80s/90s. I still like her most recent stuff, including Slipstream from earlier this year.

[Dodfather]

Hahaha! I resurrected this thread to post my most recent gig news and saw that it was left at a discussion about Bonnie Raitt between me and Homer. Wellll.... I just got tickets to see Bonnie live in June 2013! SOOO excited!

[ButterCookie]

*looks up Bonnie tickets*

I didn't end up going to see Patti Smith, unfortunately, the girl I was meant to be meeting there who I knew from college deleted her facebook and went travelling in Morrocco so I couldn't get in touch with her. My anxiety decided I wasn't going alone so I just... didn't.

However, I did go to see Marina and the Diamonds earlier this month! They were brilliant and I'd strongly recommend going to see them even if you're only a casual fan!

[HomerMcvie]

Three other Ledgies and I are colliding for Lindsey, in Nashville, two weeks from tomorrow!
So excited!!!(for me, honestly, more about the Ledgies than Lindsey- we have SO much fun together!!!!)

[Dodfather]

*looks up Bonnie tickets*



If you're a member of Bonnie's mailing list then you can get today's presale, which I did, otherwise there's a Live Nation presale tomorrow and then general on sale Friday 9am. You'll have to let me know if you get a ticket for one of the dates! :D

Three other Ledgies and I are colliding for Lindsey, in Nashville, two weeks from tomorrow!
So excited!!!(for me, honestly, more about the Ledgies than Lindsey- we have SO much fun together!!!!)

Jealous!!! No chance of my long, long desired Nashville trip this year. I have some big news coming which will explain why... :nod: As for not seeing Lindsey, well there's nothing I can do about that after the cancelled dates from last year.

Hope you guys have an awesome time! :D

[Macfanforever]

I probably have to say I'm done for 2012.But I love to see Mannheim Steamroller .they are coming to Foxwoods MGM Grand theater on the 14 of Dec.They are more mellow then TSO.

All I seen on tour this year was Stevie,Stevie,Stevie,Stevie,Stevie,Stevie If you want to count the IYD screening Q&A with the 5 concerts that I attended.

[Dodfather]

Oh, I'm seeing Aimee Mann in Glasgow on 30 Jan 2013 too! Yay!

[HomerMcvie]

Jealous!!! No chance of my long, long desired Nashville trip this year. I have some big news coming which will explain why... :nod: As for not seeing Lindsey, well there's nothing I can do about that after the cancelled dates from last year.

Hope you guys have an awesome time! :D
Thanks, hopefully your news is GOOD news!:blob2:

I'm sure we'll take lots of pictures! I'll post a few(I love these Ledgies! I will forever be in debt to the Ledge, for making us friends!).

[Dodfather]

Thanks, hopefully your news is GOOD news!:blob2:

I'm sure we'll take lots of pictures! I'll post a few(I love these Ledgies! I will forever be in debt to the Ledge, for making us friends!).

It is.... just have to finalise a few details... :)

I WILL make that trip to Nashville though!! :D

[ButterCookie]

Hahaha! I resurrected this thread to post my most recent gig news and saw that it was left at a discussion about Bonnie Raitt between me and Homer. Wellll.... I just got tickets to see Bonnie live in June 2013! SOOO excited!

Lemme guess, Glasgow Clyde Auditorium?

See ya there :blob2:

[SummerlongBoots]

I am going to see The Moody Blues in St. Petersburg, FL in March. Tickets on sale November 16th! :blob2::blob2::blob2::blob2::blob2:

Hubby wants to see Natalie Cole (again) in January. I'm not that excited but it's a night out and an easy Christmas gift. :nod:

[Dodfather]

Lemme guess, Glasgow Clyde Auditorium?

See ya there :blob2:


Seriously?! We'll have to meet up!!

[HomerMcvie]

Saw some guy named Lindsey Buckingham tonight. It was very good. Although playing along with "tracks"....especially OBVIOUS tracks, seems a little cheesy. Although I can say that he was in excellent voice, and his playing was top notch(although a little too much delay-we musicians know you're not playing 32nd notes...). Still, a very good show...

[ButterCookie]

2013 so far:

Paloma Faith - 24th Jan - Manchester
Rita Ora (VIP!!) - 28th Jan - Manchester
Bonnie Raitt - 21st June - Manchester
Blondie - 1st July - Glasgow
Blondie - 2nd July - Edinburgh
Blondie - 9th July - London

Lookin' good!