Here's the thing about this idea. Mick was very excited to promote the Bigger Bang album, but the fanbase and music business had changed so much at that point, the album didn't sell. Yes, a few thousand hardcore fans bought it, but it got no airplay on radio. No videos got played, not very many iTunes downloads. It was a lukewarm reaction to something that took them 5 years to put
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QuoteSam4741 I was at the Petco show and don't let anyone fool you--the gig was incredible. Don't know if anyone cares for a review at this point, but here A few thoughts: --Many people on this board are tired of the warhoses (and rightfully so), but when they were played at Petco, the crowd went crazy. So I understand the band's decision to keep them in the setlist. The show wo
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I thought the Belly Up party gig sounded odd yesterday, but now it makes sense what they were doing. They dont need the money. I think most of it was going to charity anyway. They were going to rehearse yesterday anyway, before flying to Columbus. They wanted to try out some songs that they might do later this tour. That was the 1st half of the show last night. The boys testing out t
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Yeah, the floor seats on edges by port-a-jons are not worth the price, unless you have to go a lot. Given the age of the crowd and the all day drinking, maybe it's good for them. You may hear Can't You Hear Me Knocking on a plastic toilet!
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Funny! Mick was on horse trails in north San Diego county today. Keith was on a bus tonight down to San Diego. So they couldn't have done a sound check today anyway. No sign of Ronnie or Charlie. Go see Ronnie's art show at the Hard Rock Hotel tomorrow. It's cool stuff and he might pop in. What was all that talk about building a new stage in PA? They seem to be recycling
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Oh, never saw any of those. Seems pretty simple. As long as video screens are good & sound also.
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Yes, that's the stage. Saw it tonite. What tour is that from? They have tons of tour shirts, and venue shirts. The San Diego ones are pretty cool, but start at $40. They even have Sticky Fingers clothes for little kids. Get it?
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Yep, that's it. Saw them putting that up tonight. They need to scramble as they are behind. Will barely have time for sound check tomorrow afternoon. What tour is that from?
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7pm report. No rehearsal or sound check tonight. As some have said they are behind because of rain , etc. will be working all night. Band is not downtown, just Roadies. Stage is decorated in black & gold with neon lights. Ramp into audience looks small to me. I would guess lunchtime sound check tomorrow or 4pm. Gates open 6pm.
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Quotelikecats They're not staying in downtown San Diego or the Hotel del Coronado. I'm sorry for being so secretive, I'm just respecting bv's wishes not to post specific information publicly. My source was very excited to tell me and I don't want to cause any trouble on that end either. My original post was in response to speculation that they might drive back and forth f
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Quotestraycatuk They were averaging 19 songs with Long versions of Miss You,Sympathy,YCAGWYW and a 15-16 minute Rambler. If they play a 2 hour+ show without the above I would hope for 23 numbers minimum. sc uk I'll bet $100 they don't come close to 23 songs. Hope I'm wrong though!
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Poured rain last night on the stage, so they are lucky it's clearing today
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Quotelikecats I'm having a beer at the Deck and people-watching. Bought a shirt at the merchandise booth. No lines, might as well get it now. I asked security if they could/would tell me if there is going to be a sound check today. I was told that the stage is still going up and sound check is more likely tomorrow. I'm going to hang around for awhile though. Good points.. What I know
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Quotelikecats QuoteGfmsoccer Quotelikecats QuoteHouseBoyKnows I've heard that the boys are not actually staying in SD overnight and may be shuttling from their LA HQ. So that would make for logistics challenges. Maybe helicopter to/from LA on Saturday and Sunday? I'm flying in from Philly Saturday AM. Looking forward big time. I've attended every US tour opening gig since 19
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I'm not sure how many hours ago that stage pic is, but its a long way from ready. Creates more doubt about a rehersal this afternoon. What hotel is the band staying at? If they are close by, Mick & Ronnie might pop over to inspect, and try the sound system. They are very particular about that, and won't want to risk waiting until tomorrow. There will definitely be a sound c
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Quotemapz Anything on Stubhub right now is most definitely real. the ones with green "Instant Download" mean the e-tickets are already preloaded into the Stubhub site and if someone buys them, you can print the tickets out within 1-2 minutes of the order. Anything that says "pick-up" is already at the Padres ticket office and as soon as you buy it you can go pick up the ticket
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That reminds me, seats on the edges of the floor have the massive port-a-Jon lines. This crowd goes a lot!
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Quotegeordiestone My setlist prediction; 1- Start Me Up 2- Bitch 3- All Down The Line 4- Sway 5- Wild Horses 6- Tumbling Dice 7- Dead Flowers 8- Moonlight Mile 9- Sister Morphine 10-Honky Tonk Women 11-Band Introductions 12-You Got The Silver 13-Happy 14-Can't You Hear Me Knocking 15-I Got The Blues 16-You Got Me Rocking 17-Brown Sugar 18-Jumping Jack Flash 19-Can't
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QuoteLeonioid Sway, because they know we love it Cant you hear me knockin, becasue it has been awesome live Dead Flowers Bitch Brown Sugar Wild Horses Maybe pull one of the other four at various dates one at a time... Just to get people revved up on the social medias Yes I agree. Probably these 5 or 6 in a mini set within the show. They might open the show with BS. I thought they
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I've got pics I just took few hours ago but can't figure out how to post here. They are working all night. Should be ready Saturday afternoon
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Quotelikecats QuoteHouseBoyKnows I've heard that the boys are not actually staying in SD overnight and may be shuttling from their LA HQ. So that would make for logistics challenges. Maybe helicopter to/from LA on Saturday and Sunday? I'm flying in from Philly Saturday AM. Looking forward big time. I've attended every US tour opening gig since 1981 and the opener is always a
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The new tshirts
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Quotea bigger nut QuoteGfmsoccer I got lucky today at Petco and got the first pics of the new stage, and met the T-Shirt guy, so got to see them all. There are about 20, plus jackets & posters. The booth opens tomorrow morning. I can't figure out how to post pics here or I'd show you. I asked around what hotel they are staying in, but not sure yet. They might have the stag
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Yes they're going to work all night. My pic was at 5pm today.
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I got lucky today at Petco and got the first pics of the new stage, and met the T-Shirt guy, so got to see them all. There are about 20, plus jackets & posters. The booth opens tomorrow morning. I can't figure out how to post pics here or I'd show you. I asked around what hotel they are staying in, but not sure yet. They might have the stage & sound ready by tomorrow a
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Ok, now that LA is over, lets focus on San Diego. We will hear for the first time, what they are really going to do on this tour. I would guess only half of those songs last night, will be heard again. Mick doesn't like many slow songs in stadiums, and the covers are out. Although the tribute to BB King was classy. So my friend at Petco park said the "tentative" plan is to
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Yes, sound at stadiums is tricky. make sure you are not underneath any overhangs. being in the open, with as much of the stage in front of you as possible. Sounds systems are much better today. The McCartney sound was the best I've heard in a stadium. If the Stones use that, we'll be fine.
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Yes, the Periscope idea was promising, but executed very poorly. total waste of time. could have been better. hopefully real fans will use it during the tour, as most have high resolution iPhones & Samsung phones, so videos should be good from each stadium.
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Yes, to be fair, about 200 people were able to buy tickets, and a few real hardcore fans were in that bunch, and some casual fans who just got dumb-lucky online. 90% of the crowd was the friends, family, industry insiders and celebrities with models in tow. It's a Hollywood production after all!
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We were all wrong, including me. Nobody even was close in predicting that set list. I said 13 songs, they did 16. Because it was a video production for the Sticky Fingers release they had to do the whole album. That wont happen again, as Mick is clearly not a fan of all those slow songs.
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