| Kilpat1 28.11.2005 11:35 |
I was wondering if anyone knew why they would not play MSG on the tour. I am shocked. They are playing that dump the Nassua Coliseum. Bummed out. But atleast they are coming. MSG would of been the best. No better place to see a concert.. |
| Lester Burnham 28.11.2005 11:49 |
Honestly, and I don't mean to sound mean or anything, but this is Queen's first US tour in 24 years, and I really don't think they would be able to sell out a place like MSG. |
| Kilpat1 28.11.2005 11:58 |
they no doubt would sell out MSG. Everyone who plays there sells it out. There are bands who you would not imagine playing there selling it out. People ive never heard of play there and sell it out. |
| PieterMC 28.11.2005 12:35 |
I don't think they could sell it out. They could not sell out the Meadowlands. |
| Mr.Jingles 28.11.2005 12:42 |
Kilpat1 wrote: I was wondering if anyone knew why they would not play MSG on the tour. I am shocked. They are playing that dump the Nassua Coliseum. Bummed out. But atleast they are coming. MSG would of been the best. No better place to see a concert..Nassau Colisseum is NOT THAT BAD! I mean, of course MSG is nicer, but it's not awful. It could be worse. They could be playing The Beacon Theater, which is the shittiest venue on the NYC metro area. I remember a couple of years ago Def Leppard played there and I felt bad for them. |
| CharlieG 28.11.2005 12:42 |
This late in the game, I'd almost bet it was a booking/scheduling conflict. Most likely, the venue was an option but was already booked. |
| Lester Burnham 28.11.2005 12:44 |
CharlieG wrote: This late in the game, I'd almost bet it was a booking/scheduling conflict. Most likely, the venue was an option but was already booked.I don't know why I didn't think of that - that seems to make the most sense. |
| Sherwood Forest 28.11.2005 14:32 |
yea WTF?!?!? I want MSG then i could go alone i wouldnt have to be driven!!!! |
| Freddiettt 28.11.2005 14:37 |
Queen+PR sold 14,759 out of 15,208 tickets... true though they did not sell out the joint but came damn close. |
| Freddiettt 28.11.2005 14:38 |
Queen+PR sold 14,759 out of 15,208 tickets at the Meadowland. true though they did not sell out the joint but came damn close. |
| Sherwood Forest 28.11.2005 14:44 |
yea thats more than lots of bands could do |
| stateside fan 28.11.2005 15:20 |
what is with the people here sometimes?its not about selling the tix-they would do great in the garden,its that the garden is extremely expensive to rent for promoters.also the garden is smaller then some of the other venues on this tour.finally it could be the Garden is being used during the dates they wanted to be there-they have hockey and basketball as well as college hopps all committed. |
| deleted user 28.11.2005 18:21 |
You notice they don't play Boston(Bank North)Gardens, either. They play Worchester instead. |
| Deacons 1st Choice 28.11.2005 20:24 |
Yes, i am a bit dissapointed about the lack of a Boston date. I am absolutely convinced that it was not done of purprose, and that there was nothing availible for the date(s) they wanted. I personally doubt they could fill the Garden, but The Orpheum, Hell yes! Also, the Lowell Tasongas Arena is very much like the NJ venue. They could have had it there, but again, more then likely sporting events conflicted. Damn...i was really convinced Boston was a sure thing. All these years Brian has been talking about it, and i've mentioned many times about how hot Queen has been in this city since 1973. It's THE biggest musical city in the States ( all the colledges and the famous Berklee Colledge of Music) Worcester...well at least they are in the State of MAss....this is a good thing in the end! :) |
| The Stealer 28.11.2005 20:29 |
<B><font color=black>*39*</B> wrote: You notice they don't play Boston(Bank North)Gardens, either. They play Worchester instead.Folks they are touring during March Madness, NBA, and NHL seasons...venue availablity was very limited..I was checking over the weekend. Also promoters have a lot to do with it as well..don't blame the band |
| Deacons 1st Choice 28.11.2005 20:35 |
I'm not blaming them...it's just a shame in a way as they miss the chance to play better venues in some cases. Playing the big houses is expensive, and unless a band is really guarenteed to sell it out, it's not worth the promotors time to bother with it. I think many folks will end up traveling again to take part in these shows..but heck, that's a tradition when your're a Stateside Queen Fan. We're used to it man! Shoot....you have to travel to go to a real Queen Convention...you have to travel to see shows like WWRY..and of course to see anybody connected with the Band play live! At least this time, we don't need a passport to do so, right? :) |
| MercuryArts 28.11.2005 23:55 |
I'm surprised they aren't playing MSG. If they dropped the nassau Coliseum & only played MSG as they're NY area concert, it would surely sell out. In Philly they are playing the Spectrum, which is the older, smaller indoor venue. It used to house the 76ers & Flyers home games as well as all the major acts who came to play n=in town. Thats where I saw them in 82. There is a newer, bigger indoor arena right next door that houses most of the major concert that come to town. As well as the Sixers & Flyers games, the Wachovia Center. It holds at lesast 23,000 for a concert, probablly more. But the Spectrum is about the same as the CAA in the Meadowlands. I would love for them to play the "Big Joint" as its called, but seeing them in the old Spectrum again will be sweet. The circle will be complete! |
| Lester Burnham 29.11.2005 00:09 |
Hmm, I thought they were playing the Wachovia Center. Why the hell are they playing the Spectrum? Is it really that much bigger? Though I'd personally prefer if they played the Tower Theater, or even the Keswick. Or The Electric Factory. But I guess they really wouldn't go for the smaller theaters... |
| Ray D O'Gaga 29.11.2005 00:38 |
Queen + Paul Rodgers - now MSG-free! |
| Lester Burnham 29.11.2005 00:44 |
*rim shot* It's better for Roger's health this way, no doubt. |
| MercuryArts 29.11.2005 03:52 |
The tour date lists the Spectrum as the venue here in Philly. The larger Wachovia Center is much bigger than the Spectrum. But that won't matter. They will blow the roof off of either one. Who knows, if there is enough demand, maybe they'll move it next door to the "Big Joint" ! I'd love to see them play the Tower Theater. But it only holds about 3,500 people. They would need to play 6 shows to cover the number of people in the Spectrum. Robert Plant played two nights at the Tower in June. I was fortunate to attend both shows. |
| Freddiettt 29.11.2005 06:21 |
i bet they add dates as the tour rolls on. |
| Penetration_Guru 29.11.2005 16:06 |
"Everybody who playes there sells it out" What a specious argument. |
| deleted user 29.11.2005 18:56 |
Compliance Queen wrote:I didn't. I just think it's an odd change.<B><font color=black>*39*</B> wrote: You notice they don't play Boston(Bank North)Gardens, either. They play Worchester instead.Folks they are touring during March Madness, NBA, and NHL seasons...venue availablity was very limited..I was checking over the weekend. Also promoters have a lot to do with it as well..don't blame the band |
| stateside fan 29.11.2005 20:29 |
to continue the philly theme-the spectrum was only venue available-wachovia center booked.as far as acoustics the spectrum is superior to the center so good for us.another super philly venue is the borgata theatre(ATLANTIC CITY).pearl jam and audioslave played fab shows there and only seats 3500. |
| Ray D O'Gaga 29.11.2005 20:44 |
Shout out for Audioslaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaave! |