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When I last saw TP in 2014, I hadn't seen him in about ten years...so for me everything was pretty fresh, including eight songs I'd never heard live before. In checking out the opening night setlist, there are eight songs different from 2014, including a few I haven't heard for years...so I wouldn't be disappointed if I wanted to see him this time around.
Out of curiosity wondering why you would choose not to see him again. Maybe too soon? Or maybe you're still on the fence about seeing him again? Or maybe seeing him once every 10 years is enough?
If it were a band or artist I admired and/or loved (Stones and Dylan for example), I would jump at the chance of seeing them after a two year period. That said, there are other bands/artists whose music I like that seeing them just once probably would have been enough (Paul McCartney and The Eagles for example).
After nearly 35 years of attending concerts, I've seen pretty much all of my favorites several times over...so I'm to the point where it comes down to venue/seats/convenience. For example, after seeing Paul McCartney many times in indoor venues with good seats (last time at Staples Center), I didn't feel compelled to see him again at Dodger Stadium from far away. Same with Fleetwood Mac...saw them at The Forum in 2014, but not interested in Dodger Stadium this year, although I would consider The Forum or Honda Center.
As for TP, saw him many times from the '80s until 2002, then missed him for a few tours due to venues and other reasons...really enjoyed The Forum show in 2014, but it looks like he's only playing the new Arroyo Seco festival locally for me, so I'll be passing on it unless he adds an arena date.
Long answer, I know. I suppose it's just me getting older - I don't run out and see everyone like I used to, and I am keenly aware the time is coming soon where my favorites won't be touring anymore...but at least I have the memories.
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Saw him 2 years ago found him surprisingly boring/bland
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They used to be an absolute cooker of a live band, but something seemed to change a few years back...
Yes! It was the Traveling Wilburys. That was a great project, but ever since, Petty tried to become Dylan, but not really successful at it, if you ask me. Most of his new singles all had that same feel (not that the songs weren't decent, but most plodded along and certainly weren't great). That's my take ...
*Edit* Oh, and as for Dylan, from what I understand -- I haven't seen him but a friend did a few years ago -- he only plays piano in concert these days. I'll pass on that.
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As of just now Double 8 is doing Diamond Circle at £195 (face value £265). Have used them for Stones tickets and found them OK, but obviously as with all re-sellers caveat emptor.They have an office on the Charing Cross Road so you can pick up your tickets when you pay. www.double8tickets.com and look for the Tom Petty logo.
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I looked at Double8tickets earlier tonight. It's the Terrace that's £195. Diamond Circle is £225 - they had 10 when I looked earlier. Now they have 8. I'm hanging out for a further price drop, especially as Diamond Circle is still available on the official ticket sites.
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Setlist whiner, Guilty here also. I have been waiting and watching for ticket and price drops for Petty in Boston. Playing two nights coming up soon. I have been checking his setlists every night average 19 songs and I have yet to see any deviation or mixing it up.
There are at least Five songs I hate that he is playing so that brings my fun down to 14 songs and there are four of my all time Petty favorites that he is not playing, The Waiting, Don't do me like that, Change of Heart, and I need to know.
I'm going to go but I am paying the very least amount of money as possible.
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virgil
Setlist whiner, Guilty here also. I have been waiting and watching for ticket and price drops for Petty in Boston. Playing two nights coming up soon. I have been checking his setlists every night average 19 songs and I have yet to see any deviation or mixing it up.
There are at least Five songs I hate that he is playing so that brings my fun down to 14 songs and there are four of my all time Petty favorites that he is not playing, The Waiting, Don't do me like that, Change of Heart, and I need to know.
I'm going to go but I am paying the very least amount of money as possible.
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virgil
Setlist whiner, Guilty here also. I have been waiting and watching for ticket and price drops for Petty in Boston. Playing two nights coming up soon. I have been checking his setlists every night average 19 songs and I have yet to see any deviation or mixing it up.
There are at least Five songs I hate that he is playing so that brings my fun down to 14 songs and there are four of my all time Petty favorites that he is not playing, The Waiting, Don't do me like that, Change of Heart, and I need to know.
I'm going to go but I am paying the very least amount of money as possible.
yeah I think he has only played 29 different songs this tour. that's not a lot of variation.
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virgil
Setlist whiner, Guilty here also. I have been waiting and watching for ticket and price drops for Petty in Boston. Playing two nights coming up soon. I have been checking his setlists every night average 19 songs and I have yet to see any deviation or mixing it up.
There are at least Five songs I hate that he is playing so that brings my fun down to 14 songs and there are four of my all time Petty favorites that he is not playing, The Waiting, Don't do me like that, Change of Heart, and I need to know.
I'm going to go but I am paying the very least amount of money as possible.
thanks for the info
yeah I think he has only played 29 different songs this tour. that's not a lot of variation.
Actually just 26. 3 songs he played at his MusiCares show but not on this new tour.
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Tom is greatness...there is no place where he is out of his league. He's got so many great originals and he sings Heart of Stone and For What It's Worth better than the originals...go tommy go...
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virgil
Setlist whiner, Guilty here also. I have been waiting and watching for ticket and price drops for Petty in Boston. Playing two nights coming up soon. I have been checking his setlists every night average 19 songs and I have yet to see any deviation or mixing it up.
There are at least Five songs I hate that he is playing so that brings my fun down to 14 songs and there are four of my all time Petty favorites that he is not playing, The Waiting, Don't do me like that, Change of Heart, and I need to know.
I'm going to go but I am paying the very least amount of money as possible.
yeah I think he has only played 29 different songs this tour. that's not a lot of variation.
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keefriff99
I saw Tom and the Heartbreakers in 2001...it was a very enjoyable show, but it wasn't something I needed to see multiple times. Sounds like a lot of people are a bit let down by this current run.
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virgil
Setlist whiner, Guilty here also. I have been waiting and watching for ticket and price drops for Petty in Boston. Playing two nights coming up soon. I have been checking his setlists every night average 19 songs and I have yet to see any deviation or mixing it up.
There are at least Five songs I hate that he is playing so that brings my fun down to 14 songs and there are four of my all time Petty favorites that he is not playing, The Waiting, Don't do me like that, Change of Heart, and I need to know.
I'm going to go but I am paying the very least amount of money as possible.
yeah I think he has only played 29 different songs this tour. that's not a lot of variation.