I just came from NYC concert w/ Neil Young & Patti Smith (they rocked!).
Here's my take on the sound, the seating, the centre:
Sound - for Patti it was weak, but they cranked it up for Neil.
We had seats in sections 122 and 22. We paid $150 - I think those same seats are priced around $800 for the Stones. The 122 seats were a bit high-up but not nose-bleed at all. They had a good (albeit far) view of the stage. Two large monitors were hung on either side of the stage. I don't know if they are static - but I'm sure the Stones will have that covered. The 22 seats were excellent for the price. Practically on the floor but elevated enough so you could easily see the stage.
The venue was extremely clean and the lighting was good. No big waits to get inside - plenty of people there to help get you to seats. Lots of places to get a bite or drink inside. Recommend the Cuban sandwiches. NOTE: They stop serving alcohol at 10 p.m. sharp!
Sadly, I didn't have time to stay for the Stones (or the money!). But for all of you going - enjoy! I will definitely see them next year.

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I just came from NYC concert w/ Neil Young & Patti Smith (they rocked!).
Here's my take on the sound, the seating, the centre:
Sound - for Patti it was weak, but they cranked it up for Neil.

In the music biz, it has been commonplace for ages for the sound engineer to give the opener a poor mix with bad eq and levels and give the opening act the primo mix and volume. (Especially if the headliner is paying the sound engineer) This happens in the small clubs I play all the time and I'm sure it happens on the national level as well.



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I just came from NYC concert w/ Neil Young & Patti Smith (they rocked!).
Here's my take on the sound, the seating, the centre:
Sound - for Patti it was weak, but they cranked it up for Neil.

In the music biz, it has been commonplace for ages for the sound engineer to give the opener a poor mix with bad eq and levels and give the opening act the primo mix and volume. (Especially if the opening act is paying the sound engineer) This happens in the small clubs I play all the time and I'm sure it happens on the national level as well.

Wow. That sucks.

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I just came from NYC concert w/ Neil Young & Patti Smith (they rocked!).
Here's my take on the sound, the seating, the centre:
Sound - for Patti it was weak, but they cranked it up for Neil.
We had seats in sections 122 and 22. We paid $150 - I think those same seats are priced around $800 for the Stones. The 122 seats were a bit high-up but not nose-bleed at all. They had a good (albeit far) view of the stage. Two large monitors were hung on either side of the stage. I don't know if they are static - but I'm sure the Stones will have that covered. The 22 seats were excellent for the price. Practically on the floor but elevated enough so you could easily see the stage.
The venue was extremely clean and the lighting was good. No big waits to get inside - plenty of people there to help get you to seats. Lots of places to get a bite or drink inside. Recommend the Cuban sandwiches. NOTE: They stop serving alcohol at 10 p.m. sharp!
Sadly, I didn't have time to stay for the Stones (or the money!). But for all of you going - enjoy! I will definitely see them next year.

Thanks for the Barclays info... how about some Neil review? [www.iorr.org]

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Welcome back mc, we miss you when you are gone for too long.

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I just came from NYC concert w/ Neil Young & Patti Smith (they rocked!).
Here's my take on the sound, the seating, the centre:
Sound - for Patti it was weak, but they cranked it up for Neil.
We had seats in sections 122 and 22. We paid $150 - I think those same seats are priced around $800 for the Stones. The 122 seats were a bit high-up but not nose-bleed at all. They had a good (albeit far) view of the stage. Two large monitors were hung on either side of the stage. I don't know if they are static - but I'm sure the Stones will have that covered. The 22 seats were excellent for the price. Practically on the floor but elevated enough so you could easily see the stage.
The venue was extremely clean and the lighting was good. No big waits to get inside - plenty of people there to help get you to seats. Lots of places to get a bite or drink inside. Recommend the Cuban sandwiches. NOTE: They stop serving alcohol at 10 p.m. sharp!
Sadly, I didn't have time to stay for the Stones (or the money!). But for all of you going - enjoy! I will definitely see them next year.

Thanks for the Barclays info... how about some Neil review? [www.iorr.org]

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Welcome back mc, we miss you when you are gone for too long.

I hate when I'm gone too long too - it's hard to find my way home. Thanks for the Neil link! I'll put in my 2 cents.

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I just came from NYC concert w/ Neil Young & Patti Smith (they rocked!).
Here's my take on the sound, the seating, the centre:
Sound - for Patti it was weak, but they cranked it up for Neil.
We had seats in sections 122 and 22. We paid $150 - I think those same seats are priced around $800 for the Stones. The 122 seats were a bit high-up but not nose-bleed at all. They had a good (albeit far) view of the stage. Two large monitors were hung on either side of the stage. I don't know if they are static - but I'm sure the Stones will have that covered. The 22 seats were excellent for the price. Practically on the floor but elevated enough so you could easily see the stage.
The venue was extremely clean and the lighting was good. No big waits to get inside - plenty of people there to help get you to seats. Lots of places to get a bite or drink inside. Recommend the Cuban sandwiches. NOTE: They stop serving alcohol at 10 p.m. sharp!
Sadly, I didn't have time to stay for the Stones (or the money!). But for all of you going - enjoy! I will definitely see them next year.

Thanks for the Barclays info... how about some Neil review? [www.iorr.org]

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Welcome back mc, we miss you when you are gone for too long.

I hate when I'm gone too long too - it's hard to find my way home. Thanks for the Neil link! I'll put in my 2 cents.

YOURE THE BEST MC!!! Id love to hear all about it... and NY too.

It saddly looks like I am out in the cold as far as the NY area
Stones shows. I worked some things.. but it is looking dim... but
no telling what could opportunity could present it self.

But Id love to hear about your NYC trip....

I had a blast = spent too much money, drank way too much, smoked way too much...Keith would've been proud...I think I reached a new toxicology level. ><

I didn't get to the Stones thing at the MoMA...but that's OK...I would've liked to see CKSKR Blues on the big screen but it wasn't playing while I was there. I would've liked to see Charlie M'darlin but I have a feeling that'll be under the tree this year.

Neil rocked & was great but he could've played longer for my taste. Regardless, it was lovely to hear & see him! Some mean, old cow yelled at me & my friends for dancing during Hey, Hey, My, My - HELLO? It's called rock n' roll~

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I had a blast = spent too much money, drank way too much, smoked way too much...Keith would've been proud...I think I reached a new toxicology level. ><

I didn't get to the Stones thing at the MoMA...but that's OK...I would've liked to see CKSKR Blues on the big screen but it wasn't playing while I was there. I would've liked to see Charlie M'darlin but I have a feeling that'll be under the tree this year.

Neil rocked & was great but he could've played longer for my taste. Regardless, it was lovely to hear & see him! Some mean, old cow yelled at me & my friends for dancing during Hey, Hey, My, My - HELLO? It's called rock n' roll~

Sounds like you had a blast... NYC ROCKS!



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That decides it then... steak for dinner tonight...
yell at my friend?... big mistake mean ole cow!

Neil rocked & was great but he could've played longer for my taste
[www.setlist.fm]

Set list sounds similar to the Sept 29th show in Central Park...
and that rocked... yeah it seems a lil short.... but quality!!

Love and Only Love
Powderfinger
Born in Ontario
Walk Like a Giant
The Needle and the Damage Done
Twisted Road
Singer Without a Song
Ramada Inn
Cinnamon Girl
@#$%&' Up
Mr. Soul
(Buffalo Springfield song)
Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)
Encore:
Roll Another Number

Yes - that was pretty much the exact set list. I heard the same thing from one of my friends who saw him in Philly. But still a great show!Short but very sweet.

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I wasnt even kidding.... ummmmmmmm steak....

That steak is so thin I can almost see through it! Do they use a microtome to cut beef up there in KC?

Who am I kidding? Last time I got a craving for a nice ribeye I came home with chicken quarters. Too much $$ for me these days, even in Texas.

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