Tonight is the opening night of the Who tour in Philadelphia, and I just got this email. Some of this sounds familiar, does it not?


THE WHO WORLD TOUR ADDS 14 NEW DATES IN NORTH AMERICA

The Who have added 14 new dates to the North American leg of their world tour. The dynamic force behind The Who, Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey, will be visiting cities across North America. The Who will kick off their first world tour in over 20 years on September 12th at Philadelphia's Wachovia Center. The legendary rock band is now confirmed to play 38 dates at arenas and amphitheatres across the U.S. and Canada. Please see below for a list of additional show dates:

The Who Tour '06 Additional Dates
Nov. 10 - Las Vegas, NV at Mandalay Bay
Nov. 11 - Indian Wells, CA at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden
Nov. 13 - Salt Lake City, UT at the Delta Center
Nov. 14 - Denver, CO at the Pepsi Center***
Nov. 17 - Dallas, TX at the American Airlines Center
Nov. 18 - Houston, TX at the Toyota Center
Nov. 20 - Miami, FL at the Bank Atlantic Center***
Nov. 22 - Atlanta, GA at the The Arena at Gwinnett Center
Nov. 27 - Hershey, PA at the Giant Center
Dec. 1 - Uncasville, CT at Mohegan Sun***
Dec. 5 - Grand Rapids, MI at the Van Andel Arena
Dec. 7 - Omaha, NE at the Qwest Center
Dec. 8 - Minneapolis, MN at the Xcel Energy Center
Dec. 11 - Columbus, OH at the Value City Arena

***Presales will be held for these shows on Wednesday, September 13.
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Register for a Platinum membership and get your tickets first! Platinum Members get early access to concert tickets as well as the Squeeze Box DVD – an exclusive DVD containing a selection of backstage footage and tour content from 2006 (ships in 2007).

On sale dates for these shows will be coming shortly. Please keep checking the News section for more information to come.

Following on the heels of such hot guest artists including Peeping Tom, moe., Inward Eye and Rose Hill Drive, the Pretenders will also join The Who for a number of dates on the second half of the tour. The Pretenders will rock fans with their legendary, signature sound and unforgettable hits.

Every ticket sold for the tour will include a free Virtual Ticket membership in The Who Tour club. Updated throughout the tour, tour club members will be given an exclusive insider's look at every aspect of the tour. From rehearsals and preparations to coverage via audio and videos streams, downloads, set lists and news and much more. For further information including Tour Club memberships and VIP packages visit Tickets Page.

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Atlanta, huh? Got a spot on the couch for me, Elmo?

I received the same E-mail.

Great rhythm section with Pino Palladino on bass, Zak Starkey on drums. IMHO Starkey is the best drummer in rock today.

I hope to make one of the WHO shows but I may not be able to because of prior commitments this Fall. Stones, Clapton, Jeff Beck, WHO, Black Crowes, Widespread Panic, Government Mule all touring in the USA this Fall. So many shows so little time and $$$...



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I'll being seeing the dudes tomorrow night @Jones Beach on Long Island. Still some tickets left from what I was told.

Mr. Charlie, how about giving us a review?

Thanks,
cDog

I wish i could go to Grand Rapids (its an hour from me) but sadly that is my last day of classes. Once they introduce WIre and Glass as a full piece into their set, its bound to rock. I doubt they will play when i see them in chicago two weeks from now.

I'm with you, I want to hear Wire and Glass and/or other new stuff. If they put 4 or more new songs in the setlist I'll go to one of the dates, if not there won't be much point for me as I saw them in '02, '00 and '97.

Hmm, night before Stones in Las Vegas, might be a possibility--(Nov. 10)
Would love to see a review...

Saw them tonight in Philly 10 new songs. The bad was awesome played for over 2 hours..The new songs sound great They did a new 7 song rock oprea..

Just a side note from a big Who fan (in addition to the RS of course), they will be on Dave Letterman Thursday night. I'd reccomend going if you haven't seen them in awhile. I saw them in 2004 and, taking into account the loss of Keith and John, Pino and Starkey are definately the best replacements they could have found. Pete can still rock pretty hard.

ssf466 Wrote:
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> Saw them tonight in Philly 10 new songs. The bad
> was awesome played for over 2 hours..The new songs
> sound great They did a new 7 song rock oprea..

cool. renews my faith in rock, roll, etc.

they are here in nyc this week and im not maybe a return in 2007 saw them in 82 great, 89 not so great 93 excellent and 96 the best who concert ever at msg. they did the naked eye and anyway anyhow anywhere

I think The Who have balls charging 200 bucks for tickets and actually playing their NEW ALBUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ohnonotyouagain Wrote:
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> I'm with you, I want to hear Wire and Glass and/or
> other new stuff. If they put 4 or more new songs
> in the setlist I'll go to one of the dates, if not
> there won't be much point for me as I saw them in
> '02, '00 and '97.



I Can't Explain
The Seeker
Anyway Anyhow Anywhere
Baba O'Riley
Behind Blue Eyes
Real Good Looking Boy
Sound Round
Pick Up The Peace
Unholy Trinity
Endless Wire
We Got A Hit
Dream Come True
Mirror Door
Relay
You Better You Bet
Who Are You
Man In A Purple Dress
Black Widows Eyes
My Generation
Won't Get Fooled Again
Substitute
Pinball Wizard
Amazing Journey
Sparks
See Me Feel Me
Listening To You
Tea And Theatre

Review here : [www.courierpostonline.com]

27 song set, including much more than 4 new songs (from an album that wont be out for another 7 weeks) - (thanks to LeftShoeShuffle for the info)

"Paging Mr Townshend. A Mr Jagger is on the line. He's asking if you would kindly return his balls. Thank you."

Top stuff again from the Who......

I saw them @ MSG in 2002. One of the best shows I have ever attended.

After reading reviews posted here I'll have to try and make 1 of the shows.

Playing new material........maybe it's not that hard after all.........

GRRRRR. Why do they still play "You Better You Bet" ?

Better You Bet..Pete say's it is his favorite Who song to play live

Saw them 3 times many, many years ago - 1st time in 1975 (with Moon) and the last time in Birmingham, maybe 1982???

I'm seriously considering Atlanta!

I will give my review tomorrow. Got my fingers crossed on the weather, it's very over cast today on long Island and calling for showers later tonight which wont't bother me as i have a very nice goretex rain suit. I think this show is still wide open, and if it does rain you can be sure I;ll be moving down from my 58.00 seat into the 250.'s

Gazza Wrote:
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> ohnonotyouagain Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > I'm with you, I want to hear Wire and Glass
> and/or
> > other new stuff. If they put 4 or more new
> songs
> > in the setlist I'll go to one of the dates, if
> not
> > there won't be much point for me as I saw them
> in
> > '02, '00 and '97.
>
>
>
> I Can't Explain
> The Seeker
> Anyway Anyhow Anywhere
> Baba O'Riley
> Behind Blue Eyes
> Real Good Looking Boy
> Sound Round
> Pick Up The Peace
> Unholy Trinity
> Endless Wire
> We Got A Hit
> Dream Come True
> Mirror Door
> Relay
> You Better You Bet
> Who Are You
> Man In A Purple Dress
> Black Widows Eyes
> My Generation
> Won't Get Fooled Again
> Substitute
> Pinball Wizard
> Amazing Journey
> Sparks
> See Me Feel Me
> Listening To You
> Tea And Theatre
>
> Review here :
> [www.courierpostonline.com]
> icle?AID=/20060912/NEWS01/60912037/1006
>
> 27 song set, including much more than 4 new songs
> (from an album that wont be out for another 7
> weeks) - (thanks to LeftShoeShuffle for the info)
>
> "Paging Mr Townshend. A Mr Jagger is on the line.
> He's asking if you would kindly return his balls.
> Thank you."


10 new songs out of 27, wow! And a new song as the closer, pretty ballsy. Sounds like a road trip to see these guys is definitely in order for me.

Saw them in the UK this summer and they were excellent.....well almost......after the first few shows they cut most of the new songs....even at small Who only shows.

Hopefully you guys will see all the new songs as the tour progresses.

After 24 years you`d think they could coordinate the tour with the album.....ie release the album prior to the tour.

GuessWho Wrote:
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> After 24 years you`d think they could coordinate
> the tour with the album.....ie release the album
> prior to the tour.

So true. It took them forever to finish the album. It was supposed to be out before the tour started, but they were still working on it up until a few weeks ago. The Wire and Glass EP is pretty good, I can't wait for the full length version. It's called Endless Wire and comes out Oct. 31. Here's the track listing:

1. Fragments
2. Man In A Purple Dress
3. Mike Post Theme
4. In The Ether
5. Black Widow Eyes
6. Two Thousand Years
7. God Speaks To Marty Robbins
8. It's Not Enough
9. You Stand By Me
10. Sound Round
11. Pick Up The Peace
12. Unholy Trinity
13. Trilby's Piano
14. Out On The Endless Wire
15. Fragments Of Fragments
16. We Got A Hit
17. They Made My Dreams Come True
18. Mirror Door
19. Tea & Theatre

Correction to the above setlist: Cry If You Want was played between My Generation and Won't Get Fooled Again. Source: [www.thewholive.de]

It's also mentioned in USA Today.

Anybody have a passcode to the pre-sale they're willing to share? If so you can post it here or e-mail it to me at (deleted)



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