New show information

[TeenageMac]

I'm hoping for another Connecticut show, though it is looking less and less likely with the MSG and now MD date before that. But, if they come to Providence instead, that would be great too!

[Enchanted_Stevi]

I hope they go to Providence too!! That way I can see them again

[Moz]

So at the presale yesterday the closest tickets I got were row 16 on the floor and I passed them up. I thought those were bad seats And when I decided to get them, Ticketmaster blocked me from going on their site! The radio presale is today and the best I can get is row 47. The general sale is tomorrow morning.. hopefully I'll get something good then.

[bikerchic]

Originally Posted by Moz

I live in Moose Jaw

best.name.of.a.city.ever.! Even beats Medicine Hat Whenever I hear Moose Jaw, I always think of the Dixie Chicks documentary "Shut Up & Sing". Because of what happened to them, they were worried about ticket sales and when the Canadian cities tickets dropped, and they were all sitting around the speaker phone with their manager's, promoter's, agents, and he say's "Moose Jaw" is selling really well and the room erupts in laughter and they all say "Moose Jaw?!" together. It was very funny. I guess you had to be there

[DavidMn]

Originally Posted by skcin

And what is that exactly?

It was meant to be tongue in cheek, which apparently you didnt get.

[bikerchic]

Originally Posted by DavidMn

It was meant to be tongue in cheek, which apparently you didnt get.

Yeah Paula I got it David

[trackaghost]

Originally Posted by LukeA

Why do you suppose that is? Is it just because that's the way consumers have been conditioned to expect the lead-time to be? Do you think sales would considerably suffer if there was a concentrated on-sale period?

Originally Posted by LukeA

I have a theory (although it doesn't apply to all cases). Most high profile arena/stadium tours start in North America, and while the European dates are planned & set at the same time, they may take place months after the first batch of North America dates. But, since they announce them all (NA & Europe) at the same time, they put them all on-sale at (roughly) the same time.

I have no idea, but you may be right! That said even bands who start their tours on this side of the Atlantic do that. I've known some tours to be announced a year in advance, especially ones aimed at a specific audience, like more mature concert goers (for say Il Divo) or casual ones (for concerts like Boyzone or Take That).
Smaller shows, like club or theatre ones (up to a couple of thousand), tend to be announced a month or two in advance.

[The dance]

Do you think FM will do more concerts in june in the US?? Why do only 3 more concerts????

[skcin]

Originally Posted by DavidMn

It was meant to be tongue in cheek, which apparently you didnt get.

Obviously. Seemed to be a serious post to me, but if you were joking that was pretty funny.

And I prefer Yellowknife as far as Canadian city names go.

[SNicksed]

Ticketmaster is now showing a New Years Eve show at Madison Square Garden

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1D...1&minorcatid=1

[Musicman408]

Originally Posted by SNicksed

Ticketmaster is now showing a New Years Eve show at Madison Square Garden

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1D...1&minorcatid=1

Bizarre!!!

I'm really hoping the Mac doesn't tour for a year and a half because I would love for the to head into the studio for a new album after this. Whether or not that's going to happen, we don't know- but wouldn't that be great!!

[Moz]

WE JUST GOT 5TH ROW ON THE FLOOR!!!! And it's only 6 minutes after the sale started!!!

[SNicksed]

Originally Posted by SNicksed

Ticketmaster is now showing a New Years Eve show at Madison Square Garden

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1D...1&minorcatid=1

and now it's gone. Very bizzare.

[Stephanie]

baltimore?? When did that happen? Seems like a strange place, unless this is a new arena or something?

[Eugene]

Originally Posted by Stephanie

baltimore?? When did that happen? Seems like a strange place, unless this is a new arena or something?

1st Mariner Arena, Baltimore's largest indoor sports and entertainment facility, has long been considered an anchor, which contributed to the growth and prosperity of Baltimore. The facility opened in 1962 and was the cornerstone of the Baltimore Inner Harbor redevelopment. Major renovations occurred in the late 80's. The 1st Mariner Arena is just a short distance from harbor front attractions and major hotels. An 850-car garage is attached to the facility for the convenience of patron parking and there are thousands of additional parking spaces nearby.


1st Mariner Arena began as the Civic Center in 1962. In 1986 the facility was renamed the Baltimore Arena and in 2003 was again renamed 1st Mariner Arena. The official opening of the Civic Center began with a Baltimore Clippers game with entertainment by Paul Anka. From there, the list of stars and guests increased with acts like the Beatles, Elvis, the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Frank Sinatra, the Supremes, and more.

1st Mariner Arena is City-owned facility which hosts an average of 800,000 guests and 120 events annually. One professional sports franchise-- the Baltimore Blast MISL soccer team calls 1st Mariner Arena home. Shows like Sesame Street Live, Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus, Disney on Ice, Stars on Ice, Monster Jam, Motocross, WWE and more, regularly play the facility each year. The Arena also hosts events such as boxing, basketball, graduations, tennis, comedy shows and other miscellaneous events.


SMG, a Philadelphia based private facility management company, assumed leadership of 1st Mariner Arena in 1999. Since then the Arena has hosted some of the biggest names in entertainment such as Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Toby Keith, The Eagles, Kanye West, Rascal Flatts, U2, Martina McBride, Hilary Duff, the Rolling Stones and more. In April of 2006 1st Mariner Arena will host the 55th Annual Miss USA Competition.

1st Mariner Arena has 11,000 permanent seats (3 levels in a horseshoe shape) facing a 58' deep x 117' wide x 42' high wooden permanent proscenium stage. Temporary seating is used on the floor and/or the stage for various event configurations. With floor seating concert or meeting capacity is 13,500; other shows and sporting events capacities range from 11,000 to 14,000. The Arena can also be curtained down to a 5,000-person capacity with a portable stage house center. The ice system was completely replaced in 1997.

1st Mariner Arena is easily accessible via Interstates 95, 295, 83 and 395 and is located approximately seven miles from Baltimore/Washington International Airport. The light rail and major bus lines stop alongside the facility.