| Whatinthewhatthe? 06.11.2005 16:31 |
US fans: let's take a poll and see which city may qualify for the first stop on the US tour next year. I'm thinking Chicago for several reasons; one, nice venue; two, very legendary city for past Queen concerts; three, centrally located and not too far away from anyone's home state (too bad if you live in California). Next question, of course, is...when? (May would be fitting!) |
| Penetration_Guru 06.11.2005 16:38 |
I wonder which city you live in? |
| Lisser 06.11.2005 20:26 |
Cincinnati baby!!!! Actually, I don't care where it is as long as I can make it there. I'll go where they go. :) |
| Queen T 06.11.2005 22:05 |
Mrs Doyle wrote: US fans: let's take a poll and see which city may qualify for the first stop on the US tour next year. I'm thinking Chicago for several reasons; one, nice venue; two, very legendary city for past Queen concerts; three, centrally located and not too far away from anyone's home state (too bad if you live in California). Next question, of course, is...when? (May would be fitting!)Chicago all the way, baby!!! |
| The Stealer 06.11.2005 22:11 |
I second Chicago!! Only 90 miles from Milwaukee-or better yet Milwaukee!!! Paul McCartney kicked off his 2002 fall tour here, Even Queen kicked off the winter leg of the 77/78 (?)tour. I don't care where---I will be there!! |
| Saint Jiub 06.11.2005 22:16 |
Chicago ??? What nice venue? They all are underwhelming or outright crappy. Only nearby Alpine Valley is suitable ... and it happens to be an hour's drive from Chicago, Mllwaukee, Madison & Rockford. |
| Deacons 1st Choice 06.11.2005 23:17 |
Boston for sure... Die-Hard, well known Queen City since 1973. A must! :) |
| marcio17@queenzone.com 07.11.2005 00:06 |
Lima, Perú |
| PieterMC 07.11.2005 08:06 |
Brian said the following on his soapbox: "In the immediate future there seems to be a great demand in the heartland of the USA and I think this the next place we will visit" |
| Whatinthewhatthe? 07.11.2005 08:22 |
Heartland? God, I hope he doesn't mean Oklahoma or Texas! Hope he thinks logistically. Having the first US concerts on either coast was a great idea (nice accomodation of the fans!). I only wonder: an opening act next tour? I would love to see The Darkness open for them and then come on and do a few songs during the Q + PR (or whomever) set. |
| onevsion 07.11.2005 08:26 |
Lisser wrote: Cincinnati baby!!!! Actually, I don't care where it is as long as I can make it there. I'll go where they go. :)That's the spirit Lisser!! |
| goodco 07.11.2005 09:07 |
I'm surprised we didn't get the usual 'Nashville, TN' as a possible site. Lisa, will one of your alter egos list that later on? |
| Haystacks Calhoun 07.11.2005 10:38 |
I got hosed this year, as I have always swore that if Bri, Rog, or any resemblance therein EVER played in the US within driving distance, that I would go. Of course, it so happened that the weekend of the NJ show was the ONLY weekend of the year that I COULD NOT GO!!!! That said, they had fucking well better tour next year, or I am going to personally write Brian a nasty note of reprimand!!! ha! |
| Whatinthewhatthe? 07.11.2005 10:56 |
We can always add Carnegie Hall...heehee! |
| Erin 07.11.2005 11:03 |
I don't care where they go in the US..I'm there. But I sure am hopin' for some Southeast dates...especially since Mr. Rodgers is pretty popular with rock fans down here..:-) |
| Jakobe 07.11.2005 11:26 |
Erin wrote: I don't care where they go in the US..I'm there. But I sure am hopin' for some Southeast dates...especially since Mr. Rodgers is pretty popular with rock fans down here..:-)Yeah I'm praying for Southeast too. |
| Erin 07.11.2005 11:54 |
At the very least, I think Atlanta would get a date.. |
| AmeriQueen 07.11.2005 12:28 |
What city will be first? Are we that desperate for topics? TEXAS!! |
| PieterMC 07.11.2005 12:39 |
Erin wrote: At the very least, I think Atlanta would get a date..I think that Greenville, SC is a possibility. A lot of classic rock acts play there. |
| Erin 07.11.2005 12:46 |
We can dream anyway, can't we, Pieter? ;-) |
| The Stealer 07.11.2005 13:14 |
Rip Van Winkle wrote: Chicago ??? What nice venue? They all are underwhelming or outright crappy. Only nearby Alpine Valley is suitable ... and it happens to be an hour's drive from Chicago, Mllwaukee, Madison & Rockford.I think an outdoor venue is out since I think they will tour early spring. Are any venues nice? I hate the Alstate arena but it is the size they are probably shooting for- The US Cellular Area aka MECCA in MKE is great (Queen has played there a few times 1980, 1977/78?) Alliant Energy Center aka as Dane Co. Coliseum--they played Madison a lot in the 70's. I could see Detroit as an opener-at the Cobb Center(the old venue downtown) |
| mickyparise 07.11.2005 13:41 |
Cleveland, Ohio (Site of the American Queen conventions + Queen played twice there in 80-82 tour or Pittsburgh,Pennsylvanian (2 beautiful outdoor stadiums - PNC Park or Heinz Field (Where the Stones just recently played) or the impossible, Youngstown, Ohio - lol |
| teleman 07.11.2005 14:06 |
I hope they won't forget their Canadian fans. Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto and Montreal all make sense. Hopefully Paul's wife reminds him where she's from. |
| Maz 07.11.2005 14:30 |
Mrs Doyle wrote: Heartland? God, I hope he doesn't mean Oklahoma or Texas! Hope he thinks logistically. Having the first US concerts on either coast was a great idea (nice accomodation of the fans!).Bollocks. It was a ''nice accomodation'' except for those fans living in the middle of the country. There are a wealth of cities betweent the coasts and hopefully, by ''heartland,'' Brian is referring to more than Chicago. I mean if Aerosmith can play the Midwest ad nauseum, surely QPR can make one swing through. |
| AlleeCat 07.11.2005 15:09 |
I think Denver would be a nice place to start... of course that's where I live, so I'm a little biased. Incidentally, Denver is the first city Queen ever played in the US (supporting Mott the Hoople)... they never came back again. |
| CHERRY 07.11.2005 15:21 |
Nevermind first city in the U.S., the first North American show should be in Toronto!!!!!!!!!!!!!! mike |
| stateside fan 07.11.2005 18:50 |
how about the real rock and roll capital of the world-Philadelphia!!the big rock stations here were pissed that the toxic wasteland (meadowlands) got the U.S date.and there you have it |
| Queen T 07.11.2005 19:56 |
PieterMC wrote: Brian said the following on his soapbox: "In the immediate future there seems to be a great demand in the heartland of the USA and I think this the next place we will visit"I just read that myself...the heartland of America...rock on! |
| Deacons 1st Choice 07.11.2005 20:30 |
Oh man i hope this does'nt mean yet ANOTHER trip out to Ohio!! I think Ohio, Michigan, and Illinos are places he is referring to. Brian knows very well the huge amount of fans out in those parts ( they let him know regularly i'm sure!) so when they next plan on a trip through, surely these will be places they will consider. Of course, then again Brian could be considering bringing the tour to Breakthru 2006....Ha ha !! |
| Whatinthewhatthe? 07.11.2005 21:41 |
Yeah, it's in Cleveland AGAIN! (Oh well -- we're having another one, that says it all -- it survived and we US Queen fans invite those of you who missed the last five to come on next August and get ready to ROCK!!!) |
| Saint Jiub 07.11.2005 23:10 |
Compliance Queen wrote:The All State Arena, formerly the Horizon, was visited by Queen in 1980, and Brian severely critiqued it during his intro to LoML).Rip Van Winkle wrote: Chicago ??? What nice venue? They all are underwhelming or outright crappy. Only nearby Alpine Valley is suitable ... and it happens to be an hour's drive from Chicago, Mllwaukee, Madison & Rockford.I think an outdoor venue is out since I think they will tour early spring. Are any venues nice? I hate the Alstate arena but it is the size they are probably shooting for- The US Cellular Area aka MECCA in MKE is great (Queen has played there a few times 1980, 1977/78?) Alliant Energy Center aka as Dane Co. Coliseum--they played Madison a lot in the 70's. I could see Detroit as an opener-at the Cobb Center(the old venue downtown) Brian played the outdoor New World Music Theatre (now the Tweeter Center) in 1998 as part of RockStock, and surely must be aware of its crappy sound. The United Center might be ok (which was built next to the demolished Stadium played by Queen in the 70's), but the United Center is a basketball/hockey arena ... so the sound is probably average at best. Of course, Sears turned the wonderful Poplar Creek (played by Queen in 1982) into a parking lot for their world headquarters ... |
| Saint Jiub 07.11.2005 23:30 |
By Heartland, I bet Brian meant mostly non-Atlantic or non-Pacific coasts for Canada & USA.Of course, Boston, Philly, DC, Miami, SanDiego, San Fran, Portland, Seattle and Vancouver are possible exceptions to the rule. |
| The Stealer 07.11.2005 23:40 |
Rip Van Winkle wrote: By Heartland, I bet Brian meant mostly non-Atlantic or non-Pacific coasts for Canada & USA.Of course, Boston, Philly, DC, Miami, SanDiego, San Fran, Portland, Seattle and Vancouver are possible exceptions to the rule.Since Paul has been treading the boards in the Northwest the past few years besides the casinos and BBQs a real possibilty for Seattle/Vancouver. That would be cool--my bro-in -law lives out that way..never been there. |
| Erin 07.11.2005 23:58 |
I don't necessarily think Brian meant the "heartland" states, when he was speaking of the tour. I have to wonder if the tour would be sponsered by Vh1 Classic, since they made an appearance on there. It would get lots of promotion, if it was. I'm gonna be analyzing this all fall and winter..*sigh* ;-) |
| Whatinthewhatthe? 08.11.2005 08:24 |
Or...he's been listening to too much John Cougar Mellencamp lately...heehee! |
| Sherwood Forest 08.11.2005 13:44 |
well this makes the post go bad....Brian says they arent really fit to do another tour- i dont blame him, he seems kind of upset though that he hasnt been feeling well, i think he mid-life crisis is hitting? :( |
| PieterMC 08.11.2005 13:48 |
where does he say that? |
| Haystacks Calhoun 08.11.2005 14:07 |
Ok ...the QPR tour. It was weird .. the first part of the tour so spaced out, because of the vast and rather impractical distances involved, and the second half, in Japan, highly intensive, with only a few days off. You might think that the first would have been the easiest, but not so. We had worked hard to plan, and rehearse, and get fit for this tour. But there is nothing that compares with DOING it, getting a few shows under the belt, to really get in gear. To my mind we were not able to work up enough momentum to do our best in the USA. I'm happy that folks liked it, but I want to do better. I struggled with physical problems all through this leg, and mentally I was not really on top either, especially in LA, strangely, one of my favourite places in the world. I actually didn't want to write about this while still out there ... I thought it would be distracting for those who read it and came to see us. Because all I wanted people to be thinking about was the pure music, and their own reactions to it. But now .... well, it may be interesting to analyse some of this. Certainly by the time we were a gig or two into Japan we had found a real confidence, and a skill which made us able to rise above the purely physical. So I'm proposing to write ... in the next day or so ..... "A Second in the Life .. of a Guitarist". Watch this space ... well, if you got stuff to do ... come back soon ... ! love Bri |
| Haystacks Calhoun 08.11.2005 14:08 |
"To my mind we were not able to work up enough momentum to do our best in the USA. I'm happy that folks liked it, but I want to do better." This tells me to expect a full blown US tour next year, after an extended break. |
| Sherwood Forest 08.11.2005 16:21 |
you think???? really???? yea i see what ur saying |
| Deacons 1st Choice 08.11.2005 20:55 |
Brian's comments are wonderful as they are from the heart and he is being honest with us. I see great opportunities for a possible tour next year sometime. He says it all in the above comments from his Soapbox folks...read it again and get happy! He was not satisfied with his performance...and he is feeling a bit down about it which will surely drive him to want to have another try and make it "even better"! I think they did a awesome job....and although it was very obvious that Brian was extremely moved by the whole experience it did not himder his performance, it enhanced it. Everyone who was at the Arena that incredible night in NJ will know this to be true, but we ALL were feeling the emotion toghter. It was fantastic...and something i won't soon forget anytime soon. You could'nt help but get wrapped up in the intense level of emotion that was sweeping through the crowd. The slow clapping the eager audience did before the show started really got the juices flowing and the adreneline hit a peak when "It's a Beautiful Day" hit our ears. What a intro! The Phoenix rose again from the ashes of the past in Jersey that night, and by God it was incredible! We can only pray it will happen again....i have a very good feeling it WILL. Start saving up your money NOW people....! |
| Whatinthewhatthe? 09.11.2005 08:32 |
Brian is so sincere. He's still the perfectionist and still puts himself down after all these years...when he shouldn't! He is brilliant and always puts on an excellent performance wherever he is. Artists and musicians love to analyze themselves to death..."What did I do wrong? How can I do it better next time? Why am I beating myself up over this?" Really! Brian has no need to do that. He is a true god in the music world and people would love him even if he broke five strings in the middle of a solo and ended up playing with only one. God love the guy, he is SO human!!! |
| Lisser 09.11.2005 10:10 |
Holy shit! Who has seen the comments on his soap box today!!?? He says they are close to committing to another full tour in the USA in the Spring!!!!!! HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Haystacks Calhoun 09.11.2005 10:15 |
Well, enough of this. It makes me very happy that our music has been a positive force in your life. Long may it continue, and thanks for being an ally in the USA. At this moment we are close to committing to a further tour of the USA, in the Spring, so I hope we will see you out there. Yes, ultimately we are all alone in a sense, but on a good day there's a lot of good stuff to experience out there ! Take care and ...thanks ! you have given me a good start to my day. Cheers brian I am currently dancing an irish jig on top of my desk.... |
| PieterMC 09.11.2005 10:21 |
Couldn't find it at first, then noticed its on the letters page. |
| PieterMC 09.11.2005 10:26 |
Lisser wrote: Holy shit! Who has seen the comments on his soap box today!!?? He says they are close to committing to another full tour in the USA in the Spring!!!!!! HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I doubt they will come near you though. All dates are going to be in South Carolina :-) |
| Lisser 09.11.2005 10:30 |
PieterMC wrote:I guess I'll be staying in your shed then!! Is the pool fixed yet?Lisser wrote: Holy shit! Who has seen the comments on his soap box today!!?? He says they are close to committing to another full tour in the USA in the Spring!!!!!! HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I doubt they will come near you though. All dates are going to be in South Carolina :-) Hey, side note (hi-jack) how many people have dl'd that Ebay version you are torrenting? |
| PieterMC 09.11.2005 10:37 |
Don't ask about the pool. I don't want to talk about it. :-) I think over 500 people downloaded disc one. Not sure about disc 2. |
| Lisser 09.11.2005 10:39 |
PieterMC wrote: Don't ask about the pool. I don't want to talk about it. :-) I think over 500 people downloaded disc one. Not sure about disc 2.ha hahahaha!! The pool, the pool, the pool, the pool!! bwuwhahhhahahaaa!! |
| PieterMC 09.11.2005 10:40 |
I'll give you $10 to come and fix my pool pump. |
| Haystacks Calhoun 09.11.2005 10:41 |
I have thrown back my legs and polluted my britches with delight. |
| Lisser 09.11.2005 12:38 |
PieterMC wrote: I'll give you $10 to come and fix my pool pump.ya right, like I could fix anything. I can barely send an email properly!! |
| The Stealer 09.11.2005 13:37 |
Lisser wrote: Holy shit! Who has seen the comments on his soap box today!!?? He says they are close to committing to another full tour in the USA in the Spring!!!!!! HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Whoo Whoo!!! Can't waitfor the ticket fiascal we will have to deal with this time around...See your there folks. |
| Knute 09.11.2005 13:51 |
Compliance Queen wrote:Oooo...where did you see this?Lisser wrote: Holy shit! Who has seen the comments on his soap box today!!?? He says they are close to committing to another full tour in the USA in the Spring!!!!!! HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Whoo Whoo!!! Can't waitfor the ticket fiascal we will have to deal with this time around...See your there folks. I'm looking on his website and I don't see. Am I blind? |
| PieterMC 09.11.2005 14:00 |
No more VIP for me :-) |
| KRKillerQueen 09.11.2005 14:11 |
Lisser wrote: Holy shit! Who has seen the comments on his soap box today!!?? He says they are close to committing to another full tour in the USA in the Spring!!!!!! HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Yep! I nearly peed my pants from excitement when I read it! |
| Erin 09.11.2005 17:41 |
Looks like we will soon have to get to work on the Queenzone Convoy followin' the tour! ;-) |
| Sherwood Forest 09.11.2005 20:42 |
i think deacons first choice really called it woo hoo!!!! |
| ianshome 10.11.2005 05:42 |
hey tracey nice to see you are alive and well [myhammerisfalling] well if it comes off im sure to visit ! |
| Fenderek 10.11.2005 05:45 |
Erin wrote: Looks like we will soon have to get to work on the Queenzone Convoy followin' the tour! ;-)Oh man- I need to start saving some money :) |
| Haystacks Calhoun 10.11.2005 08:40 |
As I healed up, my confidence came back, and in Japan I think we all reached that ‘unconscious confidence’ point and did some cracking shows. I look forward to bringing some great seconds to the USA next Spring. And after that … who knows … Love Bri Ok … pictures next ! Looks more and more like a done deal.... |
| Lisser 10.11.2005 10:29 |
Haystacks Calhoun wrote: As I healed up, my confidence came back, and in Japan I think we all reached that ‘unconscious confidence’ point and did some cracking shows. I look forward to bringing some great seconds to the USA next Spring. And after that … who knows … Love Bri Ok … pictures next ! Looks more and more like a done deal....FUCK YEA!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Whatinthewhatthe? 10.11.2005 10:59 |
In the SPRING!!! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!! *thud* |
| Erin 10.11.2005 11:17 |
I honestly don't know how I am going to control myself about this...;-) I am so fricken excited, and we have MONTHS to go before we even know tour dates!! |
| Erin 10.11.2005 11:18 |
Fenderek<br><h6>Not a REAL fan</h6> wrote:Indeed you do...:-) I think it's actually going to happen..:-)))Erin wrote: Looks like we will soon have to get to work on the Queenzone Convoy followin' the tour! ;-)Oh man- I need to start saving some money :) |
| Lisser 10.11.2005 11:48 |
Erin wrote: I honestly don't know how I am going to control myself about this...;-) I am so fricken excited, and we have MONTHS to go before we even know tour dates!!I am too girl. I just can't believe that we are more than likely going to be able to see Brian and Roger LIVE AGAIN!!! How lucky are we? I'm glad its in the spring bc it's after income tax time and after Christmas. I'll be saving every extra dime I've got. I hope we can see the dates in time to pick which shows some of us can attend. I know I won't be able to go here, there, and every where. I just can't be away from the kids like that. Is anyone else having issues with viewing comments on Brian's site? I can only see October "What's New." Yesterday it was fine, but today I can't navigate it. |
| Fenderek 10.11.2005 12:34 |
I can't wait, I can't wait... And I wanted to change my job to part time, to have more time... maybe after tour than :P But still- thinking about the "rough" way, ina van or bus or something, with other crazy ones :) - and that can be pretty cheap :D Maybe actually I could make sure that I'm finishing my employment in time for THIS :) And start a new one AFTER :) I just don't want to wait till bloody April or something for the thing to be announced :) I wanna know NOW!!!! Man, it IS exciting :) Jeroen- hoping for Detroit? :) |
| Whatinthewhatthe? 10.11.2005 12:37 |
Nice little Christmas present, eh? |
| Lisser 10.11.2005 12:48 |
Fenderek<br><h6>Not a REAL fan</h6> wrote: I can't wait, I can't wait... And I wanted to change my job to part time, to have more time... maybe after tour than :P But still- thinking about the "rough" way, ina van or bus or something, with other crazy ones :) - and that can be pretty cheap :D Maybe actually I could make sure that I'm finishing my employment in time for THIS :) And start a new one AFTER :) I just don't want to wait till bloody April or something for the thing to be announced :) I wanna know NOW!!!! Man, it IS exciting :) Jeroen- hoping for Detroit? :)I'm hoping of course, for the majority of the dates to be in the eastern half of the US (sorry westerners). I guess I can make it up to Detroit if necessary. If they come to Cincinnati, WATCH OUT!!! |
| Erin 10.11.2005 12:59 |
Lisser wrote: I'm hoping of course, for the majority of the dates to be in the eastern half of the US (sorry westerners).Me too..:-) |
| Erin 10.11.2005 13:01 |
Fenderek<br><h6>Not a REAL fan</h6> wrote: But still- thinking about the "rough" way, ina van or bus or something, with other crazy ones :)Sounds fun to meeee! There could be a pit stop at our place if the tour comes this way..:-) |
| Crazy LittleThing 10.11.2005 13:16 |
Springfield. A much better venue than Shelbyville, even though they have a monorail. |
| The Stealer 10.11.2005 20:49 |
Erin wrote:dITTO--us Chicago/Milwaukee folks are not westerners ;-) Save those $20 dollar bills we'll need them.Lisser wrote: I'm hoping of course, for the majority of the dates to be in the eastern half of the US (sorry westerners).Me too..:-) |
| Lisser 11.11.2005 09:40 |
Compliance Queen wrote:I'd LOVE to go to Chicago!!!!!! Chicago is a great town.Erin wrote:dITTO--us Chicago/Milwaukee folks are not westerners ;-) Save those $20 dollar bills we'll need them.Lisser wrote: I'm hoping of course, for the majority of the dates to be in the eastern half of the US (sorry westerners).Me too..:-) |
| Jjeroen 11.11.2005 16:21 |
Fenderek<br><h6>Not a REAL fan</h6> wrote: I can't wait, I can't wait... And I wanted to change my job to part time, to have more time... maybe after tour than :P But still- thinking about the "rough" way, ina van or bus or something, with other crazy ones :) - and that can be pretty cheap :D Maybe actually I could make sure that I'm finishing my employment in time for THIS :) And start a new one AFTER :) I just don't want to wait till bloody April or something for the thing to be announced :) I wanna know NOW!!!! Man, it IS exciting :) Jeroen- hoping for Detroit? :)Fenderek, I'm DYING to do something like that!! But as you say... I need to know... have to figure some stuff out first... |
| Deacons 1st Choice 12.11.2005 10:11 |
JamieSureWould wrote: i think deacons first choice really called it woo hoo!!!!Thanks mate..... I knew it to be true...how could it NOT be? My guess is they annouce dates in December ( just in time for holiday buying!)..... Keep your ears and eyes open folks...this is going to be BIG! :) |
| Fenderek 14.11.2005 10:58 |
Deacons 1st Choice wrote: just in time for holiday buying!).....Man, that would be the WORST time...! For me anyway :) Either NOW or- preferably- january! Guess where my Xmas bonus would go... :) |
| Crazy LittleThing 14.11.2005 13:54 |
Compliance Queen wrote:D'OH! I forgot about the ticket insanity. I'm looking forward to conducting more business with the fabulous Artists Arena, especially everyone's friend, Mark Weiss. IN THE BIZARRO WORLD!Lisser wrote: Holy shit! Who has seen the comments on his soap box today!!?? He says they are close to committing to another full tour in the USA in the Spring!!!!!! HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Whoo Whoo!!! Can't waitfor the ticket fiascal we will have to deal with this time around...See your there folks. |
| Deacons 1st Choice 14.11.2005 21:59 |
CLT Dear...at least you know NOW what you did'nt know THEN. Two words: No "VIP"! :) |
| Ray D O'Gaga 14.11.2005 23:09 |
Crazy LittleThing wrote: Springfield. A much better venue than Shelbyville, even though they have a monorail.Let them keep their rotten old monorail. Springfield has the LEMON TREE! |
| ianshome 16.11.2005 01:16 |
A Monorail! WOW |