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MileHigh
I get the feeling that it's going to be the same show as 2012/2013/2014. I saw them in 2013 for $85 which was okay. But I wouldn't pay $250 to see the same show I already saw in a giant stadium. I will be content to watch the YouTube clips.
... Milehigh ..... are you saying the same show? .... I am going to see the num 100 Stones concert, and 'always like the first time, I would pay its weight in gold to see them 1000 times .... you are not a rolling stoneQuote
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MileHigh
I get the feeling that it's going to be the same show as 2012/2013/2014. I saw them in 2013 for $85 which was okay. But I wouldn't pay $250 to see the same show I already saw in a giant stadium. I will be content to watch the YouTube clips.
I hear what you're saying. I feel addicted and really want to see them again. I would probably spend more on a ticket than I was planning to just to be close to the stage one last time. It's already hard keeping it at only one show when there are 2-3 options at a driving distance. But then again I could probably pass on seeing the Stones once again and spend the money on a nice vacation with the family. We all know it might be the same show again, but it might also be the last opportunity to see them live... decisions, decisions!
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jabhead
Why does everyone think Amex is handling the pre-sales? Don't really care either way since I have one, but when I open my Stones app on my phone I see a Citi logo.
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Gfmsoccer
A few points that keep being brought up I'll review quickly. The Stones will not play 1 show in California then send 20 trucks across the country to do an East Coast & Midwest tour. That will never happen. They will do multiple shows on the West Coast, and that planning may have caused the Delay.
Likely they will start with rehersals and a tune-up show again in LA. They really liked doing that last time here.
The tour will likely not last any longer than the last Australia tour, as that's all the band is up for these days. Keith is not in great health, despite what he says, and Charlie does not like all the travel. 2 months max! so you guys can do the math of how many tour stops that will be. They need at least 3 days between each show.
The 2015 theme here is to visit cities they did not visit on the last US tour. Maybe NYC & LA would be the exception, as they always love playing there. Otherwise, all new venues, mostly stadiums.
I'm not sure what happened to the Sticky Fingers album idea. It might have just been a trial balloon by promoters. Most of us like the idea, and it would make it a very different concert set, but my guess is that idea is for a few special shows, perhaps for Video or Pay-Per-View events.
Since they are going to different cities, they'll mostly do the greatest hits set they did last year.
They did not have opening acts on their last 2 tours. Doubtful again. maybe a few "special guests".
I don't see the 4 guys ever saying its the "Last Tour", but I do think insiders in their inner circle will know. My guess is this year is the last year of big stadium shows. Maybe they'll do another 2 monther in Europe this fall. I think the future is fewer shows in smaller venues, with maybe specialty themes (Sticky Fingers, etc).
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kovach
I actually thought they were done with stadiums and am quite excited to hopefully experience one more time.
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PaintitBlue
There is something to the entire atmosphere and excitement I get from going on a Stones trip which winds up in a show that is unlike anything else...regardless of the actual show content. Yes I would absolutely love to see them shake up the set as we have wished for over and over...but still...there is no other concert experience like the Stones provide and I really feel the time is short for our band. See them while we can would be my advice...although you won't regret going you will definitely regret NOT going if this turns out to be the last stop.
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Gfmsoccer
A few points that keep being brought up I'll review quickly. The Stones will not play 1 show in California then send 20 trucks across the country to do an East Coast & Midwest tour. That will never happen. They will do multiple shows on the West Coast, and that planning may have caused the Delay.
Likely they will start with rehersals and a tune-up show again in LA. They really liked doing that last time here.
The tour will likely not last any longer than the last Australia tour, as that's all the band is up for these days. Keith is not in great health, despite what he says, and Charlie does not like all the travel. 2 months max! so you guys can do the math of how many tour stops that will be. They need at least 3 days between each show.
The 2015 theme here is to visit cities they did not visit on the last US tour. Maybe NYC & LA would be the exception, as they always love playing there. Otherwise, all new venues, mostly stadiums.
I'm not sure what happened to the Sticky Fingers album idea. It might have just been a trial balloon by promoters. Most of us like the idea, and it would make it a very different concert set, but my guess is that idea is for a few special shows, perhaps for Video or Pay-Per-View events.
Since they are going to different cities, they'll mostly do the greatest hits set they did last year.
They did not have opening acts on their last 2 tours. Doubtful again. maybe a few "special guests".
I don't see the 4 guys ever saying its the "Last Tour", but I do think insiders in their inner circle will know. My guess is this year is the last year of big stadium shows. Maybe they'll do another 2 monther in Europe this fall. I think the future is fewer shows in smaller venues, with maybe specialty themes (Sticky Fingers, etc).
Are you stating this as
1. Fact
2. Opinion, or
3. Speculation?
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PaintitBlue
There is something to the entire atmosphere and excitement I get from going on a Stones trip which winds up in a show that is unlike anything else...regardless of the actual show content. Yes I would absolutely love to see them shake up the set as we have wished for over and over...but still...there is no other concert experience like the Stones provide and I really feel the time is short for our band. See them while we can would be my advice...although you won't regret going you will definitely regret NOT going if this turns out to be the last stop.
+1. You have to see each show in a broader context, as a social event. We all know there will not be significant surprises on stage, so you have to find new ways to feed the junkie rush. There is always someone near you seeing it for the first time, so you try to watch it through their star-crossed eyes, for example. Or, get dressed up and stand out among the t-shirted masses.
The Stones are a stadium act. Summer is the season of rock 'n' roll. And places like Milwaukee, Indianapolis and Buffalo are already shaping up as the go-to cities for something a bit different.
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treaclefingers
Is FOCulation a word?
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Gfmsoccer
Its fine either way. Paul McCartney did his last stadium tour with no opening act and played almost 3 hours. Nobody minded. even his rehearsal set was awesome.
My favorite Stones opening act was Sheryl Crow. She was awesome and then came back & played with the boys. They really liked her.
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treaclefingers
Is FOCulation a word?
...I can always count on you for a smart response treacle....
BTW, is irregardless a word?
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MileHigh
I get the feeling that it's going to be the same show as 2012/2013/2014. I saw them in 2013 for $85 which was okay. But I wouldn't pay $250 to see the same show I already saw in a giant stadium. I will be content to watch the YouTube clips.
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jimpietryga1
Dean,
I'm curious why you think that Buffalo will be that special on this tour?
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MisterDDDD
[ Nothing really beats the excitement leading up to a Rolling Stones concert.. building right up until the moment they take the stage.. And nothing ever will.