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]

Originally Posted by beccamorrisfift

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]

Originally Posted by wild-heart

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 :'(

[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.

[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]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

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!

Originally Posted by bucklind17

So far, I have tickets booked for:

Matt Nathanson
Needtobreathe

These should be pretty great.

Originally Posted by mottabam

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]

Originally Posted by Dodfather

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]

Originally Posted by mottabam

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

Midnight Oil are great.

[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, (),

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;

[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.

[wheart]

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