Where's the BEST town to see Lindsey
 

Hi... I'm new to posting on this message board but I have been reading it daily for... hmmm.. a while....
So... Where would be the best city to see LB? When his last tour announced the dates there weren't any FL dates, I even called his mgmt to make sure they were not coming down here... They assured me that it was NEVER going to happen..... Soooo I went to Denver for the day to see his show... the Denver audience was great! Pretty much on their feet and completely enjoying LB. Since I was by myself, everyone around me were very welcoming and couldn't believe that I came all the way from S. Fla to see him.... Well, OF COURSE I would! To spend a room full of people not asking, "who's she?" AAHHHH...Heaven....
Well, needless to say, LB came to Ft. Laud and of course, I saw him again! But the mood was, shall I say, a little more somber? (maybe it was that the bar closed after the show started?) I don't think anyone even stood up for I Know I'm Not Wrong! EEKKKK!

So again... which city would be the best city to see LB?

Boston! (extra characters)

Northampton is to Massachusetts what Castro is to San fran.

I'm going to say San Francisco. He's from the area, and there's always a handful of his family members in the audience.

I think it's easier to perform in front of strangers than people you know.

OK-
Based on my opinions of the Northeast shows I attended last time, I would say--bar none--nothing beat the Philly crowd. They were with him every single step of the way, from the moment he walked on that stage. Enthusiastic, energetic and alive. GREAT audience.

And, I'm a New Yorker. So, there is no hometown prejudice.

I agree- that's one of the reasons why I said SF. There's nothing worse than attending a concert where everyone is on autopilot.

I would think they get most riled up for the shows where their peers are going to be, because they want to make the best impression. Those are the shows where the critic reviews will mean the most too. So, I say the best place to see someone is NY or L.A.

Michele

Yes, this is absolutely true- for just about every act, really.

For example, the first Rosemont (Chicago) show on the SYW tour was performed with noticeably much more energy and enthusiasm than their other shows in the region (Grand Rapids, Moline, etc.) in the week or so prior.

Wrong! I am from Los Angeles - and every musician makes a big deal out of how L.A. audiences are notoriously bad!
Because there are so many music industry comps there are people who are not there for the "right" reason and are completely disinterested. Also, because we are able to see sooooooo many shows - there is a tendency to get a "jaded" crowd.

C H I C A G O :thumbsup: (preferably at PARK WEST!!!!)

I know people are gonna think I'm nuts, but I saw Lindsey in Des Moines last year at a cool old 50's style ballroom. It had great atmosphere people were packed in, and the show rocked!:nod: Also, everyone knows about the Asheville show. To a man, EVERYONE I talk to that was at that show and some others as well as Lindsey's entire crew all said in unison that show was easily the best of the tour.

Well, heck. I want to see the Biltmore estate anyway. So, I'll go to Asheville.

Michele

Something just tells me Asheville is a great place to see a concert. I follow a few bands on messageboards and it's always the Asheville concerts that have the most excitement leading up to them and then the most chatting about how awesome they were afterwards!

San Diego!
He loves us!
He played so many songs, it was not even funny, but soo cool!

Lincoln, Nebraska.

Oh, wait.. he canceled his show ten minutes before it was set to begin (the only show canceled out of the whole tour!).

I remember that. There was a bit of drama surrounding that incident, or at least it was interesting enough to make it into a few entertainment headlines. The lady said he had "diva-like" behavior as I recall. :laugh:

That was sad for the fans, though...

Lindsey has had a diva-like and/or aggressive/violent incident on every single tour he's been a part of the last, oh, 30 years or so. This upcoming tour should be no exception.

I was sad the people in the Nebraska area missed out. I remember at the time someone from there posted and had tickets and it was awful the show was cancelled and never rescheduled, but that facility had a bad reputation and although a small act, Lindsey was probably in a better position to walk away when he became aware of the misrepresentations about the equipment, than most of the acts they jerk around are. I think its great that he stood strong and wouldn't just play there.

I wish he had booked another nearby facility later in the tour though. That would have been nice for the fans who missed out.

Michele

i wish he would play asheville again. that show was really great.

Best place to see Lindsey
 

Definitely the Ryman in Nashville!!!:blob2:

slowdancer
 

I caught Lindsey's act twice last year, once in Salt Lake City, at The Depoe, and then in Portland OR at The Aladdin. The audience at The Depoe was comprised of younger and older, but The Aladdin seemed to have the older folk who were a bit more laid back. I stood for two hours at The Depoe, because LB had asked that all the center folding chairs be removed so people could gather in front of the stage. It ws great and he put on a real good show.

At The Aladdin, which was sold out for two months in advance, the security people didn't prevent me from moving down to the front of the stage, along with others. But LB seemed tired, it was close to the end of his tour, I think. But it was great to be so close and at the end he walked across the stage and reached out to shake the hands of those who had gathered in front, myself included.

I'm going up to Portland to see him in September, at the Newmark. Is anyone else going to be there? I've heard the Newmark is patterned after an Elizabethan theatre. Also it is the second stop on the tour so he should be energized!

I have to agree...but that might be the home turf bias... I was in the front row for that one and everything was just perfect... the bootleg proves it! Just amazing!! I am not counting on the Keswick show being as good as the TLA crowd-wise though... let's hope!

Newmark Theater in Portland Oregon
 

I stated earlier that the Newmark in Portland was based on an Elizabethan theater design when in fact it is Edwardian.

Here is the information from their site:

"This 880 seat theater was designed to emulate the Edwardian-style theaters of Europe. Home to a variety of productions, this theater is refined and elegant. It is also one of the most intimate theatrical experiences you'll ever encounter.

No seat in the theater is further than 65 feet from the stage."

Just wanted to thank everyone for their input and great suggestions... I finally decided on Boston since I've got some friends up in New England and I have a gig in New York that week....
Thanks again...

Yea, if he'd come back here.

Tulsa would be my choice, great venue and great audiences

I concur! The Old Lady on Brady is our favorite venue!!

I'll be in Tulsa. This will be my first time there so I'll have to see how it compares to the places around here in Tennessee...

I'm thinking Chicago would be one if not the best places to see him.

Unfortunately I can't make it up there and will have to settle for the hometown Indianapolis crowd... Lindsey has never played here, hope it goes over well!

Christ I thought your handle said 'DONOR' not 'DOCTOR' when I first glanced at it :laugh::laugh:.