Spiritinthesky
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Still at it after all these years! New App out looks interesting.Lists Stones history day by day, has a quiz and trivia section. Anyone else recommend any good iPhone Apps?http://youtu.be/NduPW9yWEAE
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Apple Jack
Footballguy
http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1555867/rolling-stones-announce-50-and-counting-north-american-tour-dates
Early May Los Angeles Staples Center(date TBD, depending on NHL playoffs)
May 5 Oakland Oracle Arena
May 8 San Jose HP Pavilion
May 11 Las Vegas MGM Grand Garden Arena
May 15 Anaheim Honda Center
May 25 Toronto Air Canada Centre
May 28 Chicago United Center
June 12 Boston TD North Garden
June 18 Philadelphia Wells Fargo Center
Early May Los Angeles Staples Center(date TBD, depending on NHL playoffs)
May 5 Oakland Oracle Arena
May 8 San Jose HP Pavilion
May 11 Las Vegas MGM Grand Garden Arena
May 15 Anaheim Honda Center
May 25 Toronto Air Canada Centre
May 28 Chicago United Center
June 12 Boston TD North Garden
June 18 Philadelphia Wells Fargo Center
E Street Brat
Footballguy
step one rob a bank.
johnnycakes
Footballguy
I'm going to the Boston show. Tix aren't on sale yet, but since I'm a FBG, I'm going for the VIP-level ducats as soon as they do go on sale.
gump
Footballguy
How much did you pay, for which level Drew?
Ursa M
Footballguy
I got the same, though they are side of the stage. Not too worried about that, we were side of the stage in St Paul last time around and it was still one of the best concerts I've ever been to.
ffldrew
Footballguy
They came up as Club Level -section 211 - straight on from the back - 450 a piece + tax, tip and dealer prep and undercoating - out the door for 945.03 for a pair
DocHolliday
Footballguy
I am not a Stones fan but really enjoyed that book. Seems crazy to spend hundreds of dollars for a ticket to see them live.
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Ursa M
Footballguy
For me and my wife, it's much more to do with seeing (probably for the last time) a major cultural influence on both our lives. Not just any old rock'n'roll band, the Stones are one of the very few that are a significant part of our life soundtrack. This will be our fourth time.DocHolliday said:
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johnnycakes
Footballguy
I'm going to the Rolling Stones in Boston, June 12th. Shot the lock off the wallet and sprung for 3x $1,500 tongue pit tickets. I am a FBG, after all.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Somebody has to pay for Mick & Keith's eventual retirement.
Tau837
Footballguy
Wow, can't believe the prices you guys are citing here. i've seen them a few times, last time being in the 90s. I thought they were good but already over the hill back then. Never paid anything close to what you guys are saying, despite seats in the first 5 rows multiple times. I love their old music, but no way would I pay those prices.
badmojo1006
Footballguy
Rolling Stones last Night - B+. Jagger was incredible, his voice and his moves were as good as he ever
He had the energy of a 25 year old not somebody pushing 70. And his voice was as strong as ever.
And Ronnie Wood was really sharp with his guitar work as I had seen in years. And showed more emotion then I have seen from him in a long time. He was enjoying himself
And Charlie was the solid backbone as ever.
The problem was Keith Richards. He was off. He didn't seem to be playing all the time and he seemed lost for most of the show. He did better toward the end, finished strong on "Satisfaction" but throughout the show it seemed like they tuned down his guitar, which was really sad.
Songs like "Honky Tonk Woman", "Brown Sugar" and "Tumbling Dice" rely on Richards rhythm guitar as much as Jagger's voice. And it wasn't there. He tried but it wasn't there.
The best guitar work all night was when Mick Taylor joined the band to play Midnight Rambler. Taylor and Woods were rockin, Richards couldn't cut it with those two
I don't know if his injury from falling from the tree a couple of years ago caused this, but when he talked before his two songs, he mumbled and we couldn't understand him at all.
I really think this is the last time they will tour. The other three could continue on, but without Richards, I wouldn't go
He had the energy of a 25 year old not somebody pushing 70. And his voice was as strong as ever.
And Ronnie Wood was really sharp with his guitar work as I had seen in years. And showed more emotion then I have seen from him in a long time. He was enjoying himself
And Charlie was the solid backbone as ever.
The problem was Keith Richards. He was off. He didn't seem to be playing all the time and he seemed lost for most of the show. He did better toward the end, finished strong on "Satisfaction" but throughout the show it seemed like they tuned down his guitar, which was really sad.
Songs like "Honky Tonk Woman", "Brown Sugar" and "Tumbling Dice" rely on Richards rhythm guitar as much as Jagger's voice. And it wasn't there. He tried but it wasn't there.
The best guitar work all night was when Mick Taylor joined the band to play Midnight Rambler. Taylor and Woods were rockin, Richards couldn't cut it with those twoI don't know if his injury from falling from the tree a couple of years ago caused this, but when he talked before his two songs, he mumbled and we couldn't understand him at all.
I really think this is the last time they will tour. The other three could continue on, but without Richards, I wouldn't go
johnnycakes
Footballguy
For both Boston shows, the $1,500 tickets are sold out. After that, the "cheap" tickets at $147.50 and $247.50 are sold out. What's presently available are the two highest price levels wtihout getting into the pit - $597.50 and $447.50. Immediately before each show, they will free up what's left at $85/ticket which would be a great deal, provided you can go on very short notice - and provided you are very quick to jump once they announce the availability, as they will undoubtedly well out very fast at that price.
For me, it's my first time seeing the Rolling Stones, and probably my last. I'm not a big concert person - I can count the number of rock concerts I have been to on both hands, and in any one decade, on one hand. When I do go, I want the best seats I can get and I would much rather see the performers get the money than some scalper.
Finally, what does drive me nuts is when i go see a live performance and the damned thing is nearly identical to the studio version. Or absolutely identical to, say, the HBO broadcast at the beginning of the tour. That's another reason I'm willing to pay the big money to go see the Rolling Stones... I know I'm not going to get a studio performance. There will be some element of originality, which is what I want.
badmojo1006
Footballguy
If you can wait until right before the show, there are a lot of $85 tickets available (At the Oakland show, it was not sold out and more than a few people around us got the $85 tickets)
Apple Jack
Footballguy
Just pay close attention to what the scalpers are charging. They took a wicked beating in California. And yeah, go with $85 tickets, which you buy without knowing where you'll end up, but there's a chance it'll be good.
ericttspikes
Footballguy
Rolling Stones Concert Promoter On 'Flex Pricing' Ticket Strategy: ‘I Want the Brokers Pissed Off’http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/touring/1560750/rolling-stones-concert-promoter-on-flex-pricing-ticket-strategy-i
Nice spin here by AEG. Unless you wanted pit tix and money was no object, or you grabbed the $85 lotto seats, there really is no point buying tix for these shows in advance. The next show in San Jose was just "flexed" I guess. All those back bowls that were going for $600 are now $168. Sure the brokers are pissed off, but I'd imagine so is any hard core fan who ponied up on inflated tickets when they went on sale. I guess the good news is that anyone who waits for tickets will get in at the price they want.
Nice spin here by AEG. Unless you wanted pit tix and money was no object, or you grabbed the $85 lotto seats, there really is no point buying tix for these shows in advance. The next show in San Jose was just "flexed" I guess. All those back bowls that were going for $600 are now $168. Sure the brokers are pissed off, but I'd imagine so is any hard core fan who ponied up on inflated tickets when they went on sale. I guess the good news is that anyone who waits for tickets will get in at the price they want.
johnnycakes
Footballguy
I think it was a smart move to do it this way. I can understand why any performer would be upset to see their tickets being scalped for several times face value. This way, the performers know they get the money, and those who want to be able to plan in advance and know they're getting in, can do that, too. And the reason to buy in advance is exactly that... abilty to plan for the event. i would imagine many of their fans are now family guys who may need to arrange for sitters and who may want to make an evening out of it and not just scramble into the city at the last minute to wait in line to get tickets wherever. We're going to arrange for a limo to do the driving, we're going to a nice restaurant for dinner, and then we go in to see the show in the pit. Biggest aggravation of the night for us will be getting back to the limo after the show. But the driver can fight the traffic and figure out what to do with the car during the show. We just want to enjoy a nice night out as hassle-free as possible.
⚡DEADHEAD⚡
Footballguy
Somewhat predictable setlists without much variety. Appeals to the masses, I suppose, and a reason why I didn't go (in addition to cost).
The best Stones is also some of the more obscure, at least to the radio fan.
The best Stones is also some of the more obscure, at least to the radio fan.
NCCommish
Footballguy
It was done this way because sales sucked. They were going to be playing to half full houses. it isn't about sticking it to scalpers it's about saving face. Oh and the boys are taking pay cuts because they can't deliver the high priced sell outs.
ericttspikes
Footballguy
This tour is wide open. You can get 5 rows from the PIT for $630 in Anaheim, which is a week away. The show has been on sale for a month. The PIT is wristband, so if they really wanted to stick it to the scalpers, they could of done that for the other seats too. AC/DC did most of their last tour paperless. A pain for buyers if they can't make the show after purchase, but I'd rather eat a $77 ticket than have to scramble to see if I could take pennies on the dollar for my $600 seat. Huge losses.
You'll have a great time! They are playing great and all reports from the PIT are glowing. In reality it is a great time to be a Stones fan as prices are really cheap if you wait it out and let the market come to you. I still don't believe this was the plan all along. They just announced the DC show, and have a PR saying that prices for a majority of the seats will be cheaper later?
Apple Jack
Footballguy
NCCommish
Footballguy
One of the trade magazines said there was no way to pay their upfront when they couldn't sell out and that they had to restructure their pay. Don't have a link as I read it several days ago.
johnnycakes
Footballguy
I know they didn't sell out the $600 level in Boston, but they added a second show. In fact, they added second and third shows just about everywhere they're going. Why sell tickets this way if not to screw the scampers? Please explain like I'm Christo. Tia
NCCommish
Footballguy
All I can say is before the spin everyone was talking about this being done to fill seats.
SecondCity34
Footballguy
For those who got the $85 tickets, did you call the venue directly? Or was it through Ticketmaster or some other website?
Just curious. The boys are at the United Center tonight and I wouldn't mind seeing them if I can score a couple of $85 tickets.
Just curious. The boys are at the United Center tonight and I wouldn't mind seeing them if I can score a couple of $85 tickets.
The $85 tickets were available through TMs website, but you had to follow a link listed on the Stones ticket website, which is:
http://www.rollingstones.com/tickets/
Supposedly all of the $85 tickets are sold out, but you can keep checking TM (not using the specific link for $85 tickets) to see if any cheap tickets drop today. Good luck.
Baloney Sandwich
Footballguy
I saw them in 1994 I believe, they were well past prime then.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
badmojo1006
Footballguy
Yeah, the 94 tour was not that great but they did rebound.
One of the best shows I ever saw of them was 2002 indoor show at the Oakland Coliseum. Very tight that night and had a great sound
gump
Footballguy
I thought the "day of" $85 tix were different than the pre-sell $85 tix? Don't they basically open up all unsold tix for $85?
Godsbrother
Footballguy
Aside from the sloppy guitar by Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood it really isn't all that bad. Better than I expected, actually.
ffldrew
Footballguy
It isn't bad - and considering it's recorded by his phone or camera - you can't really get the right mix. And Keith and Ronnie are always a bit sloppy - I think it's what makes them sound right at a show.
What's amazing is that the crowd at ACC is so engrossed in using their phones to record it - they can't clap or get into the show.
Compare that to the Hampton show(which was a PPV with a soundboard recording) and the crowd is into the show and Mick is getting the feedback.Plus Hampton is a great small venue compared to 20K ACC
Yes, they were different, but they have only been offered for a few of the early shows I think. I don't think the more recent shows have had any day of $85 tickets. A lot of the higher priced tickets have been reduced in the days leading up to recent shows (e.g., $450 tickets reduced to $250, $250 reduced to $150) but not many day of $85 tickets that I have heard of since the early shows in late April/early May.
Apple Jack
Footballguy
You must not be too familiar with the Stones, because, yes, that is them and yes, that's what they sound like live. Granted, that's not going to be the best HTW on the tour, but that punk rock sloppiness is the Stones to a T, and it always has been.
gump
Footballguy
Gotcha. So appears my best shot at good tix is the $450 for $250 type deals. I set a notice on Stubhub, but so far only sections behind the stage have lowered below $300 ( for Fri).
ffldrew
Footballguy
I think Fridays going to be a bit tougher on "deals" since it's not a school night - it would be hard to pay $300 for behind the stage - at that much money I'd pay more to be in front. If the tickets were $65 vs 30 - then behind would be bad. But if you are going to pay that much I'd get them in front somehow.
I see a bit of them on Craigslist for tonight - so perhaps some hard work on Friday will pay off. Problem will be getting tickets if you have to go out to BF, Illinois to pick them up.
For the DC show, which is still 4 weeks away, lower level seats at the opposite end of the arena from the stage were originally $450 but are now $250. From reports I've read, those lower level seats at the far end have been prime locations for price drops. Another tactic that has been used is requesting seat upgrades from customer service at the arena about 15 - 30 minutes before the start of the show. And other people have self-upgraded to seats in sections that were still showing empty seats on TM on the day of the show. So many $640 and $450 seats haven't been selling that there are apparently a lot of empty seats in the lower level on the day of the show.
