Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: blindnil on August 25, 2007, 02:28:37 PM
Post by: blindnil on August 25, 2007, 02:28:37 PM
There's a new section on the World's Web site where you can submit your suggestions for an opening act for the BOK Center in 2008: www.tulsaworld.com/bokcenter
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: AngieB on August 25, 2007, 03:59:52 PM
Post by: AngieB on August 25, 2007, 03:59:52 PM
Garth Brooks!
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: Breadburner on August 25, 2007, 04:08:25 PM
Post by: Breadburner on August 25, 2007, 04:08:25 PM
Stones.....
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: rwarn17588 on August 25, 2007, 04:31:11 PM
Post by: rwarn17588 on August 25, 2007, 04:31:11 PM
Clapton, with a whole bunch of his Tulsa musician friends.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: RecycleMichael on August 25, 2007, 05:49:57 PM
Post by: RecycleMichael on August 25, 2007, 05:49:57 PM
Here is a link to the top fifty acts in America.
http://www.pollstar.com/news/top50.pl
The number one act is a disney TV star who is also Billy Ray Cyrus' daughter.
My top choice isn't in the top fifty...Madonna.
http://www.pollstar.com/news/top50.pl
The number one act is a disney TV star who is also Billy Ray Cyrus' daughter.
My top choice isn't in the top fifty...Madonna.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: sgrizzle on August 25, 2007, 05:59:28 PM
Post by: sgrizzle on August 25, 2007, 05:59:28 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Breadburner
Stones.....
Stones are like 90. Last time I saw them on TV is was horrific.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: Breadburner on August 25, 2007, 07:07:45 PM
Post by: Breadburner on August 25, 2007, 07:07:45 PM
They could sell out two nights......Not to mention the fact they were the top grossing act in 06.....
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: sgrizzle on August 25, 2007, 07:24:19 PM
Post by: sgrizzle on August 25, 2007, 07:24:19 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Breadburner
They could sell out two nights......Not to mention the fact they were the top grossing act in 06.....
Yes, and as I remember SMC promised the stones would come to tulsa. how about picking something they didn't promise.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: aoxamaxoa on August 25, 2007, 07:32:30 PM
Post by: aoxamaxoa on August 25, 2007, 07:32:30 PM
say what you will about the Stones now but that looks real good to these eyes, Can't wait to see it up on the big screen
http://www.shinealightmovie.com/
I'm betting on the mesiah.
http://www.shinealightmovie.com/
I'm betting on the mesiah.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: sgrizzle on August 25, 2007, 08:09:25 PM
Post by: sgrizzle on August 25, 2007, 08:09:25 PM
quote:
Originally posted by aoxamaxoa
say what you will about the Stones now but that looks real good to these eyes, Can't wait to see it up on the big screen
http://www.shinealightmovie.com/
I'm betting on the mesiah.
They should consider that their grand finale.
Maybe It's just because I've always sided with aerosmith over the stones.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: aoxamaxoa on August 25, 2007, 10:13:35 PM
Post by: aoxamaxoa on August 25, 2007, 10:13:35 PM
quote:
Originally posted by sgrizzlequote:
Originally posted by aoxamaxoa
say what you will about the Stones now but that looks real good to these eyes, Can't wait to see it up on the big screen
http://www.shinealightmovie.com/
I'm betting on the mesiah.
They should consider that their grand finale.
Maybe It's just because I've always sided with aerosmith over the stones.
EEEWWWW...that's info I don't need to know about you. You're kidding....right?
LOL
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: sgrizzle on August 25, 2007, 11:10:04 PM
Post by: sgrizzle on August 25, 2007, 11:10:04 PM
quote:
Originally posted by aoxamaxoaquote:
Originally posted by sgrizzle
They should consider that their grand finale.
Maybe It's just because I've always sided with aerosmith over the stones.
EEEWWWW...that's info I don't need to know about you. You're kidding....right?
LOL
Yeah, that seems to be a bigger partisan line than repub/demo.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: rwarn17588 on August 26, 2007, 01:12:25 AM
Post by: rwarn17588 on August 26, 2007, 01:12:25 AM
I dig both the Stones and Aerosmith. So call me bipartisan. [;)]
Now, the big music divide has always been between Stones fans and Beatles fans. I always liked blues, so the Stones get the nod in my brain.
My favorite bands of the moment are Living Things, Earl Greyhound, and the Drive-By Truckers. All of them could wipe the floor with those geezers.
Now, the big music divide has always been between Stones fans and Beatles fans. I always liked blues, so the Stones get the nod in my brain.
My favorite bands of the moment are Living Things, Earl Greyhound, and the Drive-By Truckers. All of them could wipe the floor with those geezers.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: aoxamaxoa on August 26, 2007, 07:53:27 AM
Post by: aoxamaxoa on August 26, 2007, 07:53:27 AM
Try Michael Franti and Spearhead....music with a message. Hard to come by anymore. Try Yell Fire!
But don't look for him in the arena. Look for truck pulls and rodeos. And if we're lucky the messiah. More likely Mabee Center for that....
But don't look for him in the arena. Look for truck pulls and rodeos. And if we're lucky the messiah. More likely Mabee Center for that....
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: Dana431 on August 26, 2007, 09:56:24 AM
Post by: Dana431 on August 26, 2007, 09:56:24 AM
Pearl Jam
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: swake on August 26, 2007, 11:04:11 AM
Post by: swake on August 26, 2007, 11:04:11 AM
quote:
Originally posted by aoxamaxoa
Try Michael Franti and Spearhead....music with a message. Hard to come by anymore. Try Yell Fire!
But don't look for him in the arena. Look for truck pulls and rodeos. And if we're lucky the messiah. More likely Mabee Center for that....
Hey Mr Uber Cynic, here's a quote from Michael Franti for you:
"We are living in an era of cynicism. One thing that kills cynicism for me is a healthy dose of fun."
You need some fun.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: aoxamaxoa on August 26, 2007, 03:02:06 PM
Post by: aoxamaxoa on August 26, 2007, 03:02:06 PM
Swake, The master of google strikes again.
Thank you for taking the time to research Franti.
And I will play the skeptic over the cynic anyday.
BTW, I ain't never had too much fun.....
Thank you for taking the time to research Franti.
And I will play the skeptic over the cynic anyday.
BTW, I ain't never had too much fun.....
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: Wrinkle on August 26, 2007, 03:08:32 PM
Post by: Wrinkle on August 26, 2007, 03:08:32 PM
I'm a little surprised the folks bringing us this arena haven't been promoting a Beatles reunion for the opening act.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: aoxamaxoa on August 26, 2007, 03:15:00 PM
Post by: aoxamaxoa on August 26, 2007, 03:15:00 PM
I am headed to see the Fab Faux in a couple of weeks and will let you know if they are in the running.
However, they are not the ressurection...
However, they are not the ressurection...
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: Rico on August 26, 2007, 09:45:22 PM
Post by: Rico on August 26, 2007, 09:45:22 PM
Leon....and JJ Cale....!
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/rico2/Leon.jpg)
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: inteller on August 26, 2007, 09:54:59 PM
Post by: inteller on August 26, 2007, 09:54:59 PM
GWAR
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: restored2x on August 27, 2007, 08:50:18 AM
Post by: restored2x on August 27, 2007, 08:50:18 AM
quote:
Originally posted by rwarn17588
Clapton, with a whole bunch of his Tulsa musician friends.
I second that! Where does the line start to buy tickets? I've never been to a rock concert and I'd sacrifice a whole bunch of dead prezes to be there for Clapton and Friends!
Blues
Rock (classic)
Southern Rock
Tulsa Sound
All in one night!
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: blindnil on August 27, 2007, 10:04:20 AM
Post by: blindnil on August 27, 2007, 10:04:20 AM
The only way they'll know is if you vote: www.tulsaworld.com/bokcenter
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: cannon_fodder on August 27, 2007, 10:52:52 AM
Post by: cannon_fodder on August 27, 2007, 10:52:52 AM
Flaming Lips opening for the Chili Peppers.
OU - OSU basketball (I know it can not happen because the schedule is set but..)
or anything else I would want to go to.
- - -
Not the stones. Nothing that approaches $100 per ticket please.
OU - OSU basketball (I know it can not happen because the schedule is set but..)
or anything else I would want to go to.
- - -
Not the stones. Nothing that approaches $100 per ticket please.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: Vision 2025 on August 27, 2007, 01:18:07 PM
Post by: Vision 2025 on August 27, 2007, 01:18:07 PM
Buffett!
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: restored2x on August 27, 2007, 01:50:56 PM
Post by: restored2x on August 27, 2007, 01:50:56 PM
quote:
Originally posted by blindnil
The only way they'll know is if you vote: www.tulsaworld.com/bokcenter
DONE!
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: sgrizzle on August 27, 2007, 02:03:17 PM
Post by: sgrizzle on August 27, 2007, 02:03:17 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Vision 2025
Buffett!
Buffet?
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: aoxamaxoa on August 27, 2007, 03:02:29 PM
Post by: aoxamaxoa on August 27, 2007, 03:02:29 PM
Looking pretty thin on arena talent......
Howie has been putting together some great shows at the OKC zoo amp this summer...
Howie has been putting together some great shows at the OKC zoo amp this summer...
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: RecycleMichael on August 27, 2007, 03:13:08 PM
Post by: RecycleMichael on August 27, 2007, 03:13:08 PM
The arena will probably be slightly behind schedule for opening (aren't all construction projects always behind schedule)?
That means that the first event could be a fancy gala for president-elect Hillary.
That means that the first event could be a fancy gala for president-elect Hillary.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: rwarn17588 on August 27, 2007, 03:23:02 PM
Post by: rwarn17588 on August 27, 2007, 03:23:02 PM
I just thought of an interesting idea while painting the garage. Bear with me.
Let the arena book George Strait, with Asleep at the Wheel as his backing band.
Pluses:
-- Strait can fill any arena you can name. So booking him would definitely be profitable.
-- Strait loves Western swing, and so does Tulsa, which leads to ...
-- ... Asleep at the Wheel, which can provide the Bob Wills thing and Strait can do the Tommy Duncan thing.
Lest you think this is a crazy idea, Asleep at the Wheel has been doing a tour as the backing band for Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Ray Price. They not only did Western swing tunes, but the other hit singles by the singers. AATW is a versatile band. I can attest. The version of Willie's "Always on My Mind" was sublime.
Let's make this a big one-time thing, like when Bing Crosby occasionally sang with Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, simply because he liked the band and the rhythms (and their schedules crosses paths, of course).
Strait could devote one-third to half the concert to Bob Wills tunes and the rest to his hits. It'd be a celebration of Western swing, country music and Tulsa. I think Strait -- and the audience -- would get a huge kick out of it.
Let the arena book George Strait, with Asleep at the Wheel as his backing band.
Pluses:
-- Strait can fill any arena you can name. So booking him would definitely be profitable.
-- Strait loves Western swing, and so does Tulsa, which leads to ...
-- ... Asleep at the Wheel, which can provide the Bob Wills thing and Strait can do the Tommy Duncan thing.
Lest you think this is a crazy idea, Asleep at the Wheel has been doing a tour as the backing band for Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Ray Price. They not only did Western swing tunes, but the other hit singles by the singers. AATW is a versatile band. I can attest. The version of Willie's "Always on My Mind" was sublime.
Let's make this a big one-time thing, like when Bing Crosby occasionally sang with Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, simply because he liked the band and the rhythms (and their schedules crosses paths, of course).
Strait could devote one-third to half the concert to Bob Wills tunes and the rest to his hits. It'd be a celebration of Western swing, country music and Tulsa. I think Strait -- and the audience -- would get a huge kick out of it.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: cannon_fodder on August 27, 2007, 03:23:55 PM
Post by: cannon_fodder on August 27, 2007, 03:23:55 PM
lol, then all we have to do is find 18,000 Oklahoman's who voted for her. [;)] I don't want to turn this into a political thread, but I couldn't resist that one.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: sgrizzle on August 27, 2007, 03:24:59 PM
Post by: sgrizzle on August 27, 2007, 03:24:59 PM
quote:
Originally posted by recyclemichael
The arena will probably be slightly behind schedule for opening (aren't all construction projects always behind schedule)?
That means that the first event could be a fancy gala for president-elect Hillary.
The Beatles reunion could open...
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: AngieB on August 27, 2007, 03:43:29 PM
Post by: AngieB on August 27, 2007, 03:43:29 PM
Queen with Paul Rodgers. That would rock (you, rock you).
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: RecycleMichael on August 27, 2007, 03:46:32 PM
Post by: RecycleMichael on August 27, 2007, 03:46:32 PM
I vote for the Wiggles.
http://www.thewiggles.com/
http://www.thewiggles.com/
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: aoxamaxoa on August 27, 2007, 03:53:49 PM
Post by: aoxamaxoa on August 27, 2007, 03:53:49 PM
A friend of mine saw Stevie Wonder the other night and said it was very good....
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: brunoflipper on August 27, 2007, 04:14:45 PM
Post by: brunoflipper on August 27, 2007, 04:14:45 PM
quote:i'm betting you're confused...
Originally posted by aoxamaxoa
A friend of mine saw Stevie Wonder the other night and said it was very good....
and as a venue, the zoo amphitheatre sucks ****
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: brunoflipper on August 27, 2007, 04:23:17 PM
Post by: brunoflipper on August 27, 2007, 04:23:17 PM
quote:huh? a theoretical, wish-list rambling of a bunch of forum-monkeys has you convinced that the arena opening will be thin on talent?
Originally posted by aoxamaxoa
Looking pretty thin on arena talent......
Howie has been putting together some great shows at the OKC zoo amp this summer...
for ****s sake, the arena opener might be a ****ty act but you won't know it now and certainly not here...
touring schedules are rarely booked more than 9 months out...
the opening act will most likely have to do with who is out on a national tour pushing an album and what acts happen to be in/near the midwest than anyone's personal wishes...
barring some darkhouse (i.e. garth) popping up for a one night only or readily available local standards (i.e. leon)...
if memory serves, the grand opening for the ford arena included a choir and a bunch of "talented" local musicians...
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: MichaelBates on August 27, 2007, 04:46:42 PM
Post by: MichaelBates on August 27, 2007, 04:46:42 PM
quote:
Originally posted by rwarn17588
I just thought of an interesting idea while painting the garage. Bear with me.
Let the arena book George Strait, with Asleep at the Wheel as his backing band.
Pluses:
-- Strait can fill any arena you can name. So booking him would definitely be profitable.
-- Strait loves Western swing, and so does Tulsa, which leads to ...
-- ... Asleep at the Wheel, which can provide the Bob Wills thing and Strait can do the Tommy Duncan thing.
Lest you think this is a crazy idea, Asleep at the Wheel has been doing a tour as the backing band for Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Ray Price. They not only did Western swing tunes, but the other hit singles by the singers. AATW is a versatile band. I can attest. The version of Willie's "Always on My Mind" was sublime.
Let's make this a big one-time thing, like when Bing Crosby occasionally sang with Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, simply because he liked the band and the rhythms (and their schedules crosses paths, of course).
Strait could devote one-third to half the concert to Bob Wills tunes and the rest to his hits. It'd be a celebration of Western swing, country music and Tulsa. I think Strait -- and the audience -- would get a huge kick out of it.
That's a great idea. Strait performed on Asleep at the Wheel's first Bob Wills tribute album.
Reba performed on the second tribute album -- she'd be a big draw, too, I'd think.
(Your Clapton/"Tulsa sound" idea was a good one, too.)
Alas, I suspect that those in charge would regard a western swing opener as "too blue collar" for Tulsa's sophisticated image.
I'd rather hear AATW at Cain's anyway.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: mr.jaynes on August 27, 2007, 05:33:16 PM
Post by: mr.jaynes on August 27, 2007, 05:33:16 PM
I'm sure I'll be moved back in the Tulsa area by the time this arena is finished being built, so here's my ideas.
Christina Aguilera
Justin Timberlake
Snoop Dogg
Eric Clapton
Genesis (I heard they were having a reunion tour)
And I hope to see you there!
Christina Aguilera
Justin Timberlake
Snoop Dogg
Eric Clapton
Genesis (I heard they were having a reunion tour)
And I hope to see you there!
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: Dana431 on August 27, 2007, 06:32:16 PM
Post by: Dana431 on August 27, 2007, 06:32:16 PM
Dave Matthews Band
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: chlfan on August 27, 2007, 06:39:45 PM
Post by: chlfan on August 27, 2007, 06:39:45 PM
Local flavor? Look here:Tulsa musicians (//%22http://www.tulsalibrary.org/research/tulsa/musicians.htm%22)
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: aoxamaxoa on August 27, 2007, 07:31:05 PM
Post by: aoxamaxoa on August 27, 2007, 07:31:05 PM
quote:
Originally posted by brunoflipperquote:i'm betting you're confused...
Originally posted by aoxamaxoa
A friend of mine saw Stevie Wonder the other night and said it was very good....
and as a venue, the zoo amphitheatre sucks ****
Ahem....did I ever say my friend saw Stevie Wonder at the OKC Zoo Amp?
I have been to some tremendous shows there and will withhold throwing about counter intelligence hoping you are either going to a "meeting" or headed for the meds.
I really do not care who opens the arena. Tulsa audiences for the most part are lame outs. I shy away from the crowds here. Too many butt holes.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: pmcalk on August 27, 2007, 10:41:11 PM
Post by: pmcalk on August 27, 2007, 10:41:11 PM
I like the idea of the Tulsa sound with Eric Clapton. Throw in Leon Russell & JJ Cale, and I'd pay a LOTTT of money.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: kylieosu on August 28, 2007, 01:10:02 AM
Post by: kylieosu on August 28, 2007, 01:10:02 AM
DMB, Pearl Jam, or the Clapton/Cale shows alllll sound like excellent picks to me.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: brunoflipper on August 28, 2007, 10:41:40 AM
Post by: brunoflipper on August 28, 2007, 10:41:40 AM
quote:
Originally posted by aoxamaxoaquote:
Originally posted by brunoflipperquote:i'm betting you're confused...
Originally posted by aoxamaxoa
A friend of mine saw Stevie Wonder the other night and said it was very good....
and as a venue, the zoo amphitheatre sucks ****
Ahem....did I ever say my friend saw Stevie Wonder at the OKC Zoo Amp?
I have been to some tremendous shows there and will withhold throwing about counter intelligence hoping you are either going to a "meeting" or headed for the meds.
I really do not care who opens the arena. Tulsa audiences for the most part are lame outs. I shy away from the crowds here. Too many butt holes.
"withhold throwing about counter intelligence hoping you are either going to a "meeting" or headed for the meds"??...
please don't hold back...
are you going to send me more PMs calling me a "chicken****" and physically threatening me just like you did last year?
did i ever say your were confused about him being at the zoo amp? i was inferring that you were confused about it being "very good"...
since you don't care, why post in this thread? but you have to, you can't help it...
you're a habitual contrarian and make outlandish generalizations...
anyone who thinks okc crowds (especially at that neglected, ****hole amp) are less "lame" or more "butt hole" free than a tulsa show, especially the cains, is delusional...
i was backstage for an amazing performance at the amp this summer watching the first 10 feet of people dance and sing while the rest of the hillside sat firmly parked on there fat asses...
between the ambivalent crowd, the "luxurious" mobile homes and the overly aggressive ex-biker "security" the band was not happy...
you never explained how any rational person could make the logical leap that the the arena will be "thin on talent" from reading this thread...
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: iplaw on August 28, 2007, 10:45:00 AM
Post by: iplaw on August 28, 2007, 10:45:00 AM
quote:Seconded I'm sick of going to Dallas every year...
Originally posted by Dana431
Dave Matthews Band
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: aoxamaxoa on August 28, 2007, 11:12:29 AM
Post by: aoxamaxoa on August 28, 2007, 11:12:29 AM
The arena will be thin on talent because of the death of the super star. The talent pool has gotten quite large while the fans for any single star have been spread thin. The internet is a wonderful thing. In some ways, it has become our undoing. Just ask Elton John...
Plain and simple.
Plain and simple.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: cannon_fodder on August 28, 2007, 12:00:15 PM
Post by: cannon_fodder on August 28, 2007, 12:00:15 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Dana431
Dave Matthews Band
+2
(Crash - into Tulsa...)
Saw him at Luther from time to time.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: USRufnex on August 28, 2007, 12:05:28 PM
Post by: USRufnex on August 28, 2007, 12:05:28 PM
quote:
Originally posted by iplawquote:Seconded I'm sick of going to Dallas every year...
Originally posted by Dana431
Dave Matthews Band
Was a big Dave Matthews fan in the 90s but kinda lost track of them the past few years, except for the time when their tour bus dropped a buncha crap (literally) on unsuspecting tourists taking a boat tour on the Chicago River.
Okay. Can't resist.
Hmmm.... just so you know... Dave Matthews Band kicked off their 2007 US summer tour July 8 at one of those "soccer-only" stadiums at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, IL... [:D]
http://www.aegworldwide.com/01_venues/toyotapark.html
Last month, this very, very cool event also played there.... [8D]
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival
Toyota Park--Bridgeview, IL--July 28, 2007
http://www.concertlivewire.com/crossroadspix.htm
http://billboard.blogs.com/mobile_beat/2007/08/eric-claptons-c.html
Clapton finally came out on stage again during "the country segment," joining Gill, Lee & Crow for "Living on Tulsa Time."
(http://billboard.blogs.com/mobile_beat/images/2007/08/03/0728071809b.jpg)
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: iplaw on August 28, 2007, 02:44:27 PM
Post by: iplaw on August 28, 2007, 02:44:27 PM
I have seen DMB every year since 1998. My wife always buys tix for me for my birthday...They get mildly annoying during election years, but other than that they have only improved with time...though I'm still praying for Leroy Moore to have some type of accident that keeps him from playing the sax, if that's what you call what he does the sax as "playing it." [;)]
I wouldn't mind Clapton, but he's been on this kick for quite some time where he just won't play any of his old standards. I have friends who have seen him several times in the last few years, and every time without fail it's the same complaint. "He wouldn't play anything I knew..."
I can sympathize with Clapton, and as a former musician (still pretending to be one every once and a while), I can understand the "Play sum Skynard" mentality that I'm sure he gets tired of, but Clapton seems to be consistently filling up his set lists with obscure blues tunes...I don't know how long he can keep doing that and drawing crowds.
I wouldn't mind Clapton, but he's been on this kick for quite some time where he just won't play any of his old standards. I have friends who have seen him several times in the last few years, and every time without fail it's the same complaint. "He wouldn't play anything I knew..."
I can sympathize with Clapton, and as a former musician (still pretending to be one every once and a while), I can understand the "Play sum Skynard" mentality that I'm sure he gets tired of, but Clapton seems to be consistently filling up his set lists with obscure blues tunes...I don't know how long he can keep doing that and drawing crowds.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: aoxamaxoa on August 28, 2007, 03:20:37 PM
Post by: aoxamaxoa on August 28, 2007, 03:20:37 PM
Ted Nugent would do quite well and lots of stick people would come.
He could open for Kenny Chesney
Facing a draft, Nugent bravely wet his pants
http://www.suntimes.com/news/roeper/529419,CST-NWS-roep27.article
He could open for Kenny Chesney
Facing a draft, Nugent bravely wet his pants
http://www.suntimes.com/news/roeper/529419,CST-NWS-roep27.article
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: cannon_fodder on August 29, 2007, 09:18:25 AM
Post by: cannon_fodder on August 29, 2007, 09:18:25 AM
Top 50 musical acts:
http://www.pollstar.com/news/top50.pl
You can also search by city to see who is already slated to be here. I'm afraid Kansas, POD, Hanson, and ICP are the best we can muster at the moment.
Actually, BB King is at the Brady in January (I'm there).
To whomever suggested GWAR:
Thu 10/18/07 GWAR @ Tulsa's Caine's Ballroom.
BE THERE! (I wont)
http://www.pollstar.com/news/top50.pl
You can also search by city to see who is already slated to be here. I'm afraid Kansas, POD, Hanson, and ICP are the best we can muster at the moment.
Actually, BB King is at the Brady in January (I'm there).
To whomever suggested GWAR:
Thu 10/18/07 GWAR @ Tulsa's Caine's Ballroom.
BE THERE! (I wont)
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: deinstein on September 03, 2007, 06:23:57 PM
Post by: deinstein on September 03, 2007, 06:23:57 PM
PHISH.
Which could sell out faster than any band mentioned here.
Which could sell out faster than any band mentioned here.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: swake on September 03, 2007, 06:30:30 PM
Post by: swake on September 03, 2007, 06:30:30 PM
quote:
Originally posted by deinstein
PHISH.
Which could sell out faster than any band mentioned here.
If they hadn't broken up three years ago.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: aoxamaxoa on September 03, 2007, 08:14:20 PM
Post by: aoxamaxoa on September 03, 2007, 08:14:20 PM
Led Zepelin is reuniting....
doesn't matter.... I won't go unless Spearhead opens
doesn't matter.... I won't go unless Spearhead opens
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: TheArtist on September 03, 2007, 09:06:12 PM
Post by: TheArtist on September 03, 2007, 09:06:12 PM
Lets try to do some creative, outside the box, thinking here.
Perhaps not AN opening act, but a series of acts.
Perhaps have a series of concerts, kind of like D-fest. Make it a national or international draw. The Greats of Jazz and the Blues from around the world. Disco Fever anyone? Something thats not just a concert, but an event.
Perhaps start some sort of contest and award 5 million dollars in prizes, or simply bragging rights. There is a "Eurovision", is there an american counterpart where each state sends a contestant? If not, lets do that, if they have one for the US, lets do a global contest. Best new musical group... on earth. Or a Continental, Battle of the Bands.
We often holler that we cant get the big groups or events here. But things like D-Fest and Tulsa Tough have shown that we are perfectly capable of creating something unique and making it great. Who needs to "bring it in" when we can make our own. That is what will really make Tulsa attractive and stand out anyway. Constantly trying to pull in the same ol crap everyone else gets sounds kind of lame in comparison.
What other annual or bi annual event do you think we could come up with that could become a draw? A new event? Something that puts Tulsa on the map?
Perhaps not AN opening act, but a series of acts.
Perhaps have a series of concerts, kind of like D-fest. Make it a national or international draw. The Greats of Jazz and the Blues from around the world. Disco Fever anyone? Something thats not just a concert, but an event.
Perhaps start some sort of contest and award 5 million dollars in prizes, or simply bragging rights. There is a "Eurovision", is there an american counterpart where each state sends a contestant? If not, lets do that, if they have one for the US, lets do a global contest. Best new musical group... on earth. Or a Continental, Battle of the Bands.
We often holler that we cant get the big groups or events here. But things like D-Fest and Tulsa Tough have shown that we are perfectly capable of creating something unique and making it great. Who needs to "bring it in" when we can make our own. That is what will really make Tulsa attractive and stand out anyway. Constantly trying to pull in the same ol crap everyone else gets sounds kind of lame in comparison.
What other annual or bi annual event do you think we could come up with that could become a draw? A new event? Something that puts Tulsa on the map?
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: Rico on September 03, 2007, 10:36:04 PM
Post by: Rico on September 03, 2007, 10:36:04 PM
Perhaps we could get one of these "blow your sock off...!" acts..... (//%22http://www.typros.org/events.asp?id=11&eventsid=626%22)
they are probably already booked...
they are probably already booked...
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: Okie2 on September 04, 2007, 08:56:16 PM
Post by: Okie2 on September 04, 2007, 08:56:16 PM
Why not something different that would appeal to the whole family, like Cirque du Soleil?
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: aoxamaxoa on September 04, 2007, 09:29:34 PM
Post by: aoxamaxoa on September 04, 2007, 09:29:34 PM
quote:
Originally posted by TheArtist
Lets try to do some creative, outside the box, thinking here.
Perhaps not AN opening act, but a series of acts.
Perhaps have a series of concerts, kind of like D-fest. Make it a national or international draw. The Greats of Jazz and the Blues from around the world. Disco Fever anyone? Something thats not just a concert, but an event.
Perhaps start some sort of contest and award 5 million dollars in prizes, or simply bragging rights. There is a "Eurovision", is there an american counterpart where each state sends a contestant? If not, lets do that, if they have one for the US, lets do a global contest. Best new musical group... on earth. Or a Continental, Battle of the Bands.
We often holler that we cant get the big groups or events here. But things like D-Fest and Tulsa Tough have shown that we are perfectly capable of creating something unique and making it great. Who needs to "bring it in" when we can make our own. That is what will really make Tulsa attractive and stand out anyway. Constantly trying to pull in the same ol crap everyone else gets sounds kind of lame in comparison.
What other annual or bi annual event do you think we could come up with that could become a draw? A new event? Something that puts Tulsa on the map?
Three day opening each day featuring a different genre....or segment of the entertainment industry....
Cirque de Sole?
Country?
Soul?
Jam Band?
I think the artist has something here....I just returned from a premium 4 day event which would be hard to duplicate here. The budget was $6,000,000. They sold $7,000,000 in tickets and concessions. The profit went towards youth musical education programs...
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: Breadburner on September 04, 2007, 09:40:33 PM
Post by: Breadburner on September 04, 2007, 09:40:33 PM
Phish....Yawn.......All that garbage sounds the same.....
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: TheArtist on September 04, 2007, 09:45:27 PM
Post by: TheArtist on September 04, 2007, 09:45:27 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Okie2
Why not something different that would appeal to the whole family, like Cirque du Soleil?
We had a Cirque show come to town a few months ago at the Brady. I felt horrible for the troop because of how few people showed up. You could tell the show was a lot of work, and the people who were in it and running it were terrific. The little audience that did show up gave it their all in applause. People in the audience around me were commenting about how few people came out to support it. I can imagine that they wouldn't want to come back to Tulsa or definitely spread the word that Tulsa is not the place to go for that type of thing.
People complain about how there isn't anything neat like that to see in Tulsa. It was a great show, but hardly anyone showed up. I honestly felt sad and embarrassed.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: aoxamaxoa on September 04, 2007, 09:56:50 PM
Post by: aoxamaxoa on September 04, 2007, 09:56:50 PM
quote:
Originally posted by TheArtistquote:
Originally posted by Okie2
Why not something different that would appeal to the whole family, like Cirque du Soleil?
We had a Cirque show come to town a few months ago at the Brady. I felt horrible for the troop because of how few people showed up. You could tell the show was a lot of work, and the people who were in it and running it were terrific. The little audience that did show up gave it their all in applause. People in the audience around me were commenting about how few people came out to support it. I can imagine that they wouldn't want to come back to Tulsa or definitely spread the word that Tulsa is not the place to go for that type of thing.
People complain about how there isn't anything neat like that to see in Tulsa. It was a great show, but hardly anyone showed up. I honestly felt sad and embarrassed.
That's Tulsa....
I guess everyone goes to Vegas for entertainment. And those that can't afford to leave it in Vegas, well they go to the local casino.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: aoxamaxoa on September 04, 2007, 10:06:45 PM
Post by: aoxamaxoa on September 04, 2007, 10:06:45 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Breadburner
Phish....Yawn.......All that garbage sounds the same.....
Phish sux....and no longer are together.
But there are still several jam bands who when coupled together would produce an 18,000 sell out.
Unfortunately, the music business is at an all time low and this reality makes it difficult to find the right mix of talent for critical mass.
That and the fact all the great performers are too tired to tour.
Country still rules....not to my liking.
Even 3 tremendous cw icons backed by Asleep at the Wheel could not sell out the Mabee. But Garth, Carrie, Vince, and Reba would. The next day do a tractor pull. And then a rodeo on the third day.
Over at the civic center have the world's largest gun show run concurrently...
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: Okie2 on September 04, 2007, 10:30:08 PM
Post by: Okie2 on September 04, 2007, 10:30:08 PM
quote:
Originally posted by TheArtistquote:
Originally posted by Okie2
Why not something different that would appeal to the whole family, like Cirque du Soleil?
We had a Cirque show come to town a few months ago at the Brady. I felt horrible for the troop because of how few people showed up. You could tell the show was a lot of work, and the people who were in it and running it were terrific. The little audience that did show up gave it their all in applause. People in the audience around me were commenting about how few people came out to support it. I can imagine that they wouldn't want to come back to Tulsa or definitely spread the word that Tulsa is not the place to go for that type of thing.
People complain about how there isn't anything neat like that to see in Tulsa. It was a great show, but hardly anyone showed up. I honestly felt sad and embarrassed.
I Can't believe I missed them coming to town! [:(]
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: perspicuity85 on September 07, 2007, 01:06:31 AM
Post by: perspicuity85 on September 07, 2007, 01:06:31 AM
A mix of musical acts that brings in different age groups, a line-up such as:
Fleetwood Mac
Rush
Weezer
The White Stripes
It would sell a lot of tickets.
Fleetwood Mac
Rush
Weezer
The White Stripes
It would sell a lot of tickets.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: cannon_fodder on September 07, 2007, 08:24:51 AM
Post by: cannon_fodder on September 07, 2007, 08:24:51 AM
Yeah, I didnt know there was a Cirque show in town either...
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: cannon_fodder on September 13, 2007, 10:01:04 AM
Post by: cannon_fodder on September 13, 2007, 10:01:04 AM
LED ZEPPELIN
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: sgrizzle on September 13, 2007, 01:30:11 PM
Post by: sgrizzle on September 13, 2007, 01:30:11 PM
quote:
Originally posted by cannon_fodder
LED ZEPPELIN
You might be on to something:
http://www.nme.com/news/led-zeppelin/31079
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: Rico on September 16, 2007, 05:36:12 AM
Post by: Rico on September 16, 2007, 05:36:12 AM
Garth............
Marvelous simply marvelous
[}:)]
Marvelous simply marvelous
[}:)]
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: blindnil on September 16, 2007, 08:11:31 AM
Post by: blindnil on September 16, 2007, 08:11:31 AM
The results of the World's survey are in. Front page layout looked pretty cool, too. Try to look at the PDF version or a paper copy.
http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=070916_1_A1_Garth57076
http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=070916_1_A1_Garth57076
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: brunoflipper on October 12, 2007, 08:42:50 AM
Post by: brunoflipper on October 12, 2007, 08:42:50 AM
based on the tw today, we'd better be lining garth and clan up now... holy crap, 160,000 seats in 58 minutes... wow, unfreakinbelievable...
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: FOTD on October 12, 2007, 12:28:48 PM
Post by: FOTD on October 12, 2007, 12:28:48 PM
Then what?
this is the season of what now?
this is the season of what now?
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: spoonbill on October 24, 2007, 04:42:37 PM
Post by: spoonbill on October 24, 2007, 04:42:37 PM
How many seats are we up to (or down to) now. Last I heard it was less than 20,000. Most of the events mentioned here require more seating to make ticket revenue.
Why would someone book a 15,000 arena when they have a choice of a 25,000+ seat arena just a couple of hours away and sell signifigantly more tickets within the same market?
Sorry to interject business into this. . . If I were Aerosmith, I'd go to OKC and make 20% to 30% more profit.
You may continue now.
Why would someone book a 15,000 arena when they have a choice of a 25,000+ seat arena just a couple of hours away and sell signifigantly more tickets within the same market?
Sorry to interject business into this. . . If I were Aerosmith, I'd go to OKC and make 20% to 30% more profit.
You may continue now.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: dsjeffries on October 24, 2007, 04:56:37 PM
Post by: dsjeffries on October 24, 2007, 04:56:37 PM
quote:
Originally posted by spoonbill
How many seats are we up to (or down to) now. Last I heard it was less than 20,000. Most of the events mentioned here require more seating to make ticket revenue.
Why would someone book a 15,000 arena when they have a choice of a 25,000+ seat arena just a couple of hours away and sell signifigantly more tickets within the same market?
Sorry to interject business into this. . . If I were Aerosmith, I'd go to OKC and make 20% to 30% more profit.
You may continue now.
I don't know how anyone could make 20%-30% more profit in OKC except for outrageous ticket prices. The Ford Center and the BOk Center are comparable in size...
Ford Center Capacity
19,599 (Basketball)
18,036 (Hockey)
17,868 (Football)
20,817 (Concerts)
BOk Center Capacity
18,041
20-30% more profit in OKC wouldn't happen.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: Renaissance on October 24, 2007, 06:05:53 PM
Post by: Renaissance on October 24, 2007, 06:05:53 PM
quote:
Originally posted by spoonbill
How many seats are we up to (or down to) now. Last I heard it was less than 20,000. Most of the events mentioned here require more seating to make ticket revenue.
Why would someone book a 15,000 arena when they have a choice of a 25,000+ seat arena just a couple of hours away and sell signifigantly more tickets within the same market?
Sorry to interject business into this. . . If I were Aerosmith, I'd go to OKC and make 20% to 30% more profit.
You may continue now.
You don't seem very well informed. Start over.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: Breadburner on October 25, 2007, 12:56:35 AM
Post by: Breadburner on October 25, 2007, 12:56:35 AM
quote:
Originally posted by spoonbill
How many seats are we up to (or down to) now. Last I heard it was less than 20,000. Most of the events mentioned here require more seating to make ticket revenue.
Why would someone book a 15,000 arena when they have a choice of a 25,000+ seat arena just a couple of hours away and sell signifigantly more tickets within the same market?
Sorry to interject business into this. . . If I were Aerosmith, I'd go to OKC and make 20% to 30% more profit.
You may continue now.
You may want to start with this....
(http://media.wiley.com/product_data/coverImage/49/07645979/0764597949.jpg)
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: spoonbill on October 25, 2007, 06:53:27 AM
Post by: spoonbill on October 25, 2007, 06:53:27 AM
quote:
Originally posted by DScott28604quote:
Originally posted by spoonbill
How many seats are we up to (or down to) now. Last I heard it was less than 20,000. Most of the events mentioned here require more seating to make ticket revenue.
Why would someone book a 15,000 arena when they have a choice of a 25,000+ seat arena just a couple of hours away and sell signifigantly more tickets within the same market?
Sorry to interject business into this. . . If I were Aerosmith, I'd go to OKC and make 20% to 30% more profit.
You may continue now.
I don't know how anyone could make 20%-30% more profit in OKC except for outrageous ticket prices. The Ford Center and the BOk Center are comparable in size...
Ford Center Capacity
19,599 (Basketball)
18,036 (Hockey)
17,868 (Football)
20,817 (Concerts)
BOk Center Capacity
18,041
20-30% more profit in OKC wouldn't happen.
My apoligies I seem to have bad info on the OKC Arena, I was going off their original claims during design.
I am under the impression (from a fairly well informed loud-mouthed construction manager) that the seating had to be reduced to 16,800 to accommodate moving a wall 8 inches to for mechanical changes on the Northwest-upper-end side. This however is only rumor. But I am inclined to wait for the final count.
If the numbers are indeed lower than what was promised, I recommend a recount! . . .and then another. . .and another!
My apologies for posing incorrect figures.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: tulsa_fan on November 06, 2007, 09:17:46 PM
Post by: tulsa_fan on November 06, 2007, 09:17:46 PM
Saw this on KTUL's website. Although I don't care about much of the story, the last line states that some annoucements are coming this week about opening acts and upcoming performers . . . . hmmmm, guess we'll get to find out.
http://www.ktul.com/news/stories/1107/470316.html
http://www.ktul.com/news/stories/1107/470316.html
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: deinstein on November 06, 2007, 10:38:12 PM
Post by: deinstein on November 06, 2007, 10:38:12 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Breadburner
Phish....Yawn.......All that garbage sounds the same.....
Yeah, if your musical IQ is rather low.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: brunoflipper on November 06, 2007, 10:52:22 PM
Post by: brunoflipper on November 06, 2007, 10:52:22 PM
quote:
Originally posted by deinsteinquote:
Originally posted by Breadburner
Phish....Yawn.......All that garbage sounds the same.....
Yeah, if your musical IQ is rather low.
oh please... if you think the rambling, purple haze, jam band, deadhead knock-off phish is anything worth trying to defend, you're nuts or baked...
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: deinstein on November 07, 2007, 12:14:56 AM
Post by: deinstein on November 07, 2007, 12:14:56 AM
quote:
Originally posted by brunoflipperquote:
Originally posted by deinsteinquote:
Originally posted by Breadburner
Phish....Yawn.......All that garbage sounds the same.....
Yeah, if your musical IQ is rather low.
oh please... if you think the rambling, purple haze, jam band, deadhead knock-off phish is anything worth trying to defend, you're nuts or baked...
Deadhead knock-off? What does that even mean.
And anyone, and I mean...anyone with any knowledge on music knows that Phish is one of the most talented bands to ever play and one of the greatest live acts to ever tour.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: deinstein on November 07, 2007, 12:17:21 AM
Post by: deinstein on November 07, 2007, 12:17:21 AM
Educate yourself:
Information on Phish (//%22http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phish%22)
After you do that, come back and I'll burn you a few shows of some of the best music you'll ever hear.
Information on Phish (//%22http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phish%22)
After you do that, come back and I'll burn you a few shows of some of the best music you'll ever hear.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: sgrizzle on November 07, 2007, 06:58:24 AM
Post by: sgrizzle on November 07, 2007, 06:58:24 AM
I look forward to hearing the arena performers announced.
I listen to a LOT of music, and never.. never will understand phish.
I listen to a LOT of music, and never.. never will understand phish.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: brunoflipper on November 07, 2007, 08:14:51 AM
Post by: brunoflipper on November 07, 2007, 08:14:51 AM
quote:the fact that you can't possibly guess what that means renders your opinion worthless...
Originally posted by deinsteinquote:
Originally posted by brunoflipperquote:
Originally posted by deinsteinquote:
Originally posted by Breadburner
Phish....Yawn.......All that garbage sounds the same.....
Yeah, if your musical IQ is rather low.
oh please... if you think the rambling, purple haze, jam band, deadhead knock-off phish is anything worth trying to defend, you're nuts or baked...
Deadhead knock-off? What does that even mean.
And anyone, and I mean...anyone with any knowledge on music knows that Phish is one of the most talented bands to ever play and one of the greatest live acts to ever tour.
i know phish, i've listened to phish...
"anyone with any knowledge on music knows that Phish is one of the most talented bands to ever play and one of the greatest live acts to ever tour."- that is a ridiculous statement...
so every few years they tour for a year and play rambling 4 hour medleys to stoned audiences who follow them around the country making money by selling cheese sandwiches in the parking lot... that makes them talented?
dude, don't bogart the pipe... jam bands are bull****.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: cannon_fodder on November 07, 2007, 08:39:49 AM
Post by: cannon_fodder on November 07, 2007, 08:39:49 AM
Phish sounds nothing like the GD. The only similarity is that both are "jam bands" in concert that develop music as they tour and their fan base shares much common ground. The ambiance is much the same, but certainly not a knock-off. Is Johnny Cash just an Elvis rip off - they even play some of the same songs and both in baritone...
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: lsimmons on November 07, 2007, 09:19:11 AM
Post by: lsimmons on November 07, 2007, 09:19:11 AM
Four whole pages on this wishlist and no mention of U2 or the Eagles? The Eagles will be on tour too. Doubt either could happen though.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: rwarn17588 on November 07, 2007, 12:55:51 PM
Post by: rwarn17588 on November 07, 2007, 12:55:51 PM
The only jam group I've found that's worth a damn is old-school -- the Allman Brothers Band.
Hint to jam bands -- it would help if your eight-minute songs would actually have *intensity.*
Hint to jam bands -- it would help if your eight-minute songs would actually have *intensity.*
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: cannon_fodder on November 07, 2007, 01:37:00 PM
Post by: cannon_fodder on November 07, 2007, 01:37:00 PM
The nature of "jamming" is not intensity but ambiance. There is little skill in jamming out power chords with a rock beat over a cycling baseline for 8 minutes. Now fluttering between blues scales and intermixing beats while changing leads in a less "intense" jam is much more interesting. At least IMHO.
I'd be damn happy to see U2 in there. I'm thinking they are working on Garth Brooks. I hope they make it a REALLY big deal and do three shows in consecutive weeks, one for everyone: Flaming Lips opening for the Chili Peppers, Carry Underwood opening for Garth Brooks, and then something for the FOPS.
I'd be damn happy to see U2 in there. I'm thinking they are working on Garth Brooks. I hope they make it a REALLY big deal and do three shows in consecutive weeks, one for everyone: Flaming Lips opening for the Chili Peppers, Carry Underwood opening for Garth Brooks, and then something for the FOPS.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: deinstein on November 07, 2007, 04:03:15 PM
Post by: deinstein on November 07, 2007, 04:03:15 PM
quote:
Originally posted by rwarn17588
Hint to jam bands -- it would help if your eight-minute songs would actually have *intensity.*
Have you ever seen Phish live?
In fact, have any of you doubters seen Phish live?
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: RecycleMichael on November 07, 2007, 05:03:07 PM
Post by: RecycleMichael on November 07, 2007, 05:03:07 PM
I saw Phish live about 12 years ago in Dallas. It was a good show.
I went to about twenty Grateful Dead shows and saw many similarities between the crowds, but the Dead was way, way better.
I went to about twenty Grateful Dead shows and saw many similarities between the crowds, but the Dead was way, way better.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: brunoflipper on November 07, 2007, 05:56:35 PM
Post by: brunoflipper on November 07, 2007, 05:56:35 PM
quote:
Originally posted by deinsteinquote:
Originally posted by rwarn17588
Hint to jam bands -- it would help if your eight-minute songs would actually have *intensity.*
Have you ever seen Phish live?
In fact, have any of you doubters seen Phish live?
while in school in kansas city in the summer of either 98 or 99... i wasnt stoned and completely unimpressed...
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: RecycleMichael on November 07, 2007, 06:41:57 PM
Post by: RecycleMichael on November 07, 2007, 06:41:57 PM
What do you call a fish with no eyes?
fsh
fsh
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: deinstein on November 07, 2007, 11:36:28 PM
Post by: deinstein on November 07, 2007, 11:36:28 PM
quote:
Originally posted by recyclemichael
I saw Phish live about 12 years ago in Dallas. It was a good show.
I went to about twenty Grateful Dead shows and saw many similarities between the crowds, but the Dead was way, way better.
Why did you think the Grateful Dead was a better live show and what years did you see the Dead?
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: deinstein on November 07, 2007, 11:37:09 PM
Post by: deinstein on November 07, 2007, 11:37:09 PM
quote:
Originally posted by brunoflipperquote:
Originally posted by deinsteinquote:
Originally posted by rwarn17588
Hint to jam bands -- it would help if your eight-minute songs would actually have *intensity.*
Have you ever seen Phish live?
In fact, have any of you doubters seen Phish live?
while in school in kansas city in the summer of either 98 or 99... i wasnt stoned and completely unimpressed...
Maybe you should have not been on drugs then.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: RecycleMichael on November 08, 2007, 12:12:03 AM
Post by: RecycleMichael on November 08, 2007, 12:12:03 AM
quote:
Originally posted by deinstein
Why did you think the Grateful Dead was a better live show and what years did you see the Dead?
I saw my first show in summer of 1974 at the Boston Garden and my last show in 1995 at the football stadium in Las Vegas.
I went to all my shows in the 1970s while in college, but was in Vegas fifteen years later and just decided to go. It was in May and Jerry died in August.
My favorite show was in Tulsa at the fairgrounds Pavilion in 1979. They opened with my then favorite "Jack Straw". That night they played a jam version of the Buddy Holly song "Not Fade Away" that I hope I will never forget.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: TeeDub on November 09, 2007, 02:53:09 PM
Post by: TeeDub on November 09, 2007, 02:53:09 PM
Phish is moot.. They aren't together anymore.
And besides, everyone loves Celine Dion.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: MichaelC on November 09, 2007, 03:00:29 PM
Post by: MichaelC on November 09, 2007, 03:00:29 PM
Bring on Weezer!!
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: deinstein on November 09, 2007, 09:42:38 PM
Post by: deinstein on November 09, 2007, 09:42:38 PM
quote:
Originally posted by recyclemichaelquote:
Originally posted by deinstein
Why did you think the Grateful Dead was a better live show and what years did you see the Dead?
I saw my first show in summer of 1974 at the Boston Garden and my last show in 1995 at the football stadium in Las Vegas.
I went to all my shows in the 1970s while in college, but was in Vegas fifteen years later and just decided to go. It was in May and Jerry died in August.
My favorite show was in Tulsa at the fairgrounds Pavilion in 1979. They opened with my then favorite "Jack Straw". That night they played a jam version of the Buddy Holly song "Not Fade Away" that I hope I will never forget.
Nice! Did you see much of the legendary Spring '77 shows? How many shows did you end up seeing? Also, I bet that '95 show was hard to handle after seeing them in the 70's, but you had the Dave Matthews Band opening, huh? [}:)]
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: deinstein on November 09, 2007, 09:43:19 PM
Post by: deinstein on November 09, 2007, 09:43:19 PM
quote:
Originally posted by TeeDub
Phish is moot.. They aren't together anymore.
They'll be back.
[;)]
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: inteller on November 11, 2007, 01:27:34 PM
Post by: inteller on November 11, 2007, 01:27:34 PM
quote:
Originally posted by deinsteinquote:
Originally posted by TeeDub
Phish is moot.. They aren't together anymore.
They'll be back.
[;)]
oh yes, lets tax our law enforcement to the limits by having to bust all the pot heads who will make their pilgrimage to see Phish.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: perspicuity85 on November 13, 2007, 02:27:20 AM
Post by: perspicuity85 on November 13, 2007, 02:27:20 AM
quote:
Originally posted by MichaelC
Bring on Weezer!!
Ditto. I will change my name to Jonas if Weezer plays in T-Town.
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: Breadburner on November 13, 2007, 10:20:55 AM
Post by: Breadburner on November 13, 2007, 10:20:55 AM
quote:
Originally posted by deinsteinquote:
Originally posted by rwarn17588
Hint to jam bands -- it would help if your eight-minute songs would actually have *intensity.*
Have you ever seen Phish live?
In fact, have any of you doubters seen Phish live?
Yes....They sucked what a bunch of droning.....
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: FOTD on November 13, 2007, 10:28:48 AM
Post by: FOTD on November 13, 2007, 10:28:48 AM
I watched the Economic Development meeting from the 6th. What a bunch of bull. Nobody has arena projections. And the man running the show looks just like any other promoter. Then Suzi Stewie comes on saying the economic benies to the city out weigh the losses on the arena functions. Looks like the old convention center will run bigger numbers than the areema.
The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. ~Bertrand Russell
The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. ~Bertrand Russell
Title: Arena grand opening acts
Post by: MH2010 on November 13, 2007, 04:54:57 PM
Post by: MH2010 on November 13, 2007, 04:54:57 PM
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Originally posted by perspicuity85quote:
Originally posted by MichaelC
Bring on Weezer!!
Ditto. I will change my name to Jonas if Weezer plays in T-Town.
I saw them play at Edgefest back in the day.