creativetype Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Just got my tickets on the pre-sale thru HOB.com ... reserved balcony. Anyone had a sneak peek at this venue set to open in May? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socbret Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Nice, I'm gonna get them Friday when they go on sale. I'm really excited to see how this venue is going to turn out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
creativetype Posted March 8, 2007 Author Share Posted March 8, 2007 Nice, I'm gonna get them Friday when they go on sale. I'm really excited to see how this venue is going to turn out. If you register (for free) with the HOB site, you can get in on the presale before then. Tix are $35 for balcony and $22 for SRO, plus about 7-8 bucks service charge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 hmmm.... i wonder if seeing a 97's show in dallas would be better than seeing an old 97's show in NY? i haven't seen them since 2005.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
creativetype Posted March 8, 2007 Author Share Posted March 8, 2007 hmmm.... i wonder if seeing a 97's show in dallas would be better than seeing an old 97's show in NY? i haven't seen them since 2005.... I would think since they're playing to their hometown crowd that the energy level should be sky-high ... couple that with the brand new venue and I'm hoping for some serious fireworks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 i may have to think about that. it should be a great show! i love me some old 97's live! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socbret Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 If those pictures are accurate on the HOB website that place is gonna be incredible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
creativetype Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 Just got my tix in the mail today ... Oh yeah, and red1996 is going with me, too! (Maybe even Mrs. CreativeType) ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Awesome!! You are gonna have a great time. Tell Rhett and the gang that I say: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
creativetype Posted May 9, 2007 Author Share Posted May 9, 2007 Here's a story about the new HOB Dallas venue ... won't be long now! GuideLive article Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 wow that looks fantastic! you guys are gonna have a great time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socbret Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I wish I could make it to that show, that's going to be awesome. This place is really going to reinvigorate my desire to go to shows in Dallas, along side the Granada. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pens7M Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Man, I love the Old 97's as much as I love Wilco! Any one have any live gigs ofRhett and the boys to trade? I have about 75 or so but must have more! I'd loveto see them in Dallas but will have to wait till they play Pitt or Philly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 i have a ton of live stuff if you want to trade. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
creativetype Posted May 12, 2007 Author Share Posted May 12, 2007 Rockin' show! Rhett and the boys played for about two solid hours. It started off a little shaky when the huge HOB patchwork-quilt curtain knocked over Murray's mic stand upon opening (his trademark "Hello Everybody!" had to wait until song #2). The band was ready from the get-go, but the soundboard wasn't. They opened with 504, but Rhett's mic was cutting in and out ... the overall sound was sort of muted for the first song and a half. After the sound guy got it together, they kept the energy up and put on a really fun show! Lots of singing along and enthusiasm by the crowd. I had a nice bird's-eye-view from the 3rd row (left) in the balcony, except Philip was blocked by the speakers for the most part. Ken kicked butt in his unassuming style (t-shirt and Vans), often working the front of the stage ... Rhett's swivel-hips were in full effect -- he was working up a sweat from the start. Murray was laid-back and looked cool as a cucumber in contrast to Rhett's soaked shirt and hyper stage presence. Told a funny story about his "Harry Potter's" ... Though I couldn't see Phillip from my vantagepoint, but he was rockin' solid and steady all night. Highlights for me: - Best for last ... Timebomb as a finale was incredible! Rhett broke a string and kept wailing. Ken kicked ass on it, too. - Rhett's solo acoustic encore, featuring Question & Come Around, then he talked Murray into doing the same on Valentine.- Big Brown Eyes (yeah!)- Over the Cliff (don't call me cool ...)- Coahuila (nice job, Ken)- Getting a free parking voucher from a good samaritan in a West End parking lot.- Not dying in a fiery crash on I-35 in Denton on the way down there. Regrets:- No Friends Forever or If My Heart Was a Car (but after a killer 2-hour set, that's just me being selfish) Great looking venue. For their third night open, the staff was well prepared and friendly. The Shiner was cold (though pricey). The acoustics were magnificent. The amenities and interior decor were unique and hip with that N'awlans HOB vibe. Guys, be sure to check out the wallpaper in the 1st floor mensroom. Opening act (the Small Stars) were eclectic (that's an understatement). Talented musicians with a very unique vibe. Their best song was a cover of Joe Ely's "That's What God Made Whiskey For" ... their funky-haired sax player (who looked like a cross between John Waters and Busta Rhymes in a retro leisure suit and patent leather shoes) could really wail. Overall, a great night with the Mrs. (who went along despite her reservations and ended up having fun) ... A good time was had by all. My buddy, red1996, should have a review from the floor before too long. P.S. to SarahC, I'd also be interested in live stuff from Rhett (solo) as well as the band if you've got it ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 I've been waiting for this review all weekend! Did you take any pictures? Nice to see Over the Cliff is popping up again... Oh, and "504" never seen that one. I really really hope they get to TN soon, it's been too long... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
creativetype Posted May 14, 2007 Author Share Posted May 14, 2007 [quote name='SarahC' date='May 13 2007, 04:49 PM' post='872439'Did you take any pictures? The HOB has a strict no camera policy, so I didn't even try. There were some youngsters in the front row (21ish I presume) that had a camera and took a few pics (with a flash no less) ... I'm sure they missed the posted restrictions. I expected the staff to take their camera away, but they didn't. A few camera phones, too, but not much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Ah, well that sucks... no camera rules are dumb... Glad to hear the show was awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
borracho Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 yeah, it was a pretty good roadtrip - good food, good company, good show... all good! the Dallas HOB is a great place to see a show - from the floor, there's really not a bad spot - it's not very deep, so you're never too far from the stage. It got pretty crowded during the show, but nobody was pushing/shoving - people just having a good time - everybody singing and dancing and drinking - a really good vibe from the crowd and band during the show. I started out on the right side towards the front, went to the back for a while and got a Blue Moon, then went up close in front of Ken. I didn't know a whole lot of what they played, but it was a really upbeat show. Closing with a pretty raucous Timebomb was a nice way to end it... so if you get the chance to go to a show at the HOB, do it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
creativetype Posted May 14, 2007 Author Share Posted May 14, 2007 yeah, it was a pretty good roadtrip - good food, good company, good show... all good! The coffee & breakfast at Buzzbrew's off Hwy 75 Fitzhugh were pretty durn good, as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
borracho Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 The coffee & breakfast at Buzzbrew's off Hwy 75 Fitzhugh were pretty durn good, as well. and the salsa at Chuy's... mmm! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
creativetype Posted May 14, 2007 Author Share Posted May 14, 2007 Here's an HOB video tour from the Dallas Morning News ... http://www.dallasnews.com/s/dws/photography/2007/hob/ Unfortunately, I haven't found any pics or media reviews from the Old 97's show yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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