As many concerts as I have on cd,I don't have many DVDs so,I have never been to or seen a concert in a stadium with a retractable roof.My question is this : a)Do they close the roof,leave it open,or does it depend on the wheather?I would have to guess that they close it. & b)I know it varies by venue but,is the sound significantly better in a dome or in a stadium with a closed roof?Any thoughts are appreciated.

By wheather I meant weather.I seem to be having some typing problems lately.If anyone is wondering,the Theif instead of Thief is intentional.

Houston's Reliant Stadium was closed for its January 25, 2003 show. It was kind of cold but I think they would close it at any show. I think its closed so there is no chance for problems with weather. Plus, why freeze your ass off at a concert if you don't have to?

The Amsterdam Arena has a retractable roof. They always close it for concerts wich makes the sound awfull!!!!!

Cheers,
Wuudy

Same thing for the Skydome in Toronto. They always have it closed as well. The Stones always seem to play in Toronto in September or October so the weather is cool.
I have seem them indoors and outdoors and I prefer the sound outdoors because it doesn't echo, but all Stones shows are fantastic regardless!

Wuudy Wrote:
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> The Amsterdam Arena has a retractable roof. They
> always close it for concerts wich makes the sound
> awfull!!!!!
>
> Cheers,
> Wuudy


Sad but true.

The new Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen-Germany also has this kind of roof, and the Stones may use the venue in 2006.
Some other stadiums in Germany which are being built for the World Cup also may have this kind of roof ( Dusseldorf ?)

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