dongrungio69 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Really excited to see the band again, but the venue choice is definately very underwhelming. The sound engineer will have fun with this one - it's basically a very large high school gym. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H.Stone Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I haven't been to Roy Wilkins since seeing the Crowes there in the mid-90s, but it was said in another thread that the sound there is worse than at Eagles Ballroom in Milwaukee. That is shocking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dongrungio69 Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 The absence of a quality mid size venue (5-8k capacity) is the biggest issue with this kind of show - there just isn't really any alternative. With that said, I'm not going to complain too much - just glad I get to see them again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I haven't been to Roy Wilkins since seeing the Crowes there in the mid-90s, but it was said in another thread that the sound there is worse than at Eagles Ballroom in Milwaukee. That is shocking. Wow. I'm excited they'll be in St. Paul, but if they pick up a date at a better venue within driving distance I might skip this show and go to that. --Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H.Stone Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Wow. I'm excited they'll be in St. Paul, but if they pick up a date at a better venue within driving distance I might skip this show and go to that. --Mike I'm curious to see what other spots they'll hit in the Midwest, but a GA floor (assuming...) show in St. Paul would be hard to miss. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thisyearsgirl Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I'm curious to see what other spots they'll hit in the Midwest, but a GA floor (assuming...) show in St. Paul would be hard to miss. A Friday night too?!? So tempting! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Via Harvard Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I'll be making the trip from Chicago, only 6 hours! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KevinG Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I hate te Roy Wilkins Auditorium/Gym. It is an awful place to see a concert. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 ...it was said in another thread that the sound there is worse than at Eagles Ballroom in Milwaukee.Can't be. Can it? (Eagles Ballroom isn't far from me, but I stopped going there... the venue is atrocious in every way.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H.Stone Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Can't be. Can it? (Eagles Ballroom isn't far from me, but I stopped going there... the venue is atrocious in every way.) I know. It's hard to imagine, isn't it? However, I've enjoyed myself at shows at both venues, so the "sound thing" probably means more to others than to me. I wish some of these dates had been this summer, before it's back to the classroom. I don't foresee this being an approved field trip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Can't be. Can it? (Eagles Ballroom isn't far from me, but I stopped going there... the venue is atrocious in every way.) totally is true. this venue is definitely along the lines of Eagles & the Aragon. it's one of the worst mid sized venues i've been to in the midwest. even the lame Myth nightclub in Maplewood (which is a former shoe-store) and seats 4000+ has really good sound at least Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bldad Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I've always liked the Orpheum; I guess it's just a little too small now for Wilco (??) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I've always liked the Orpheum; I guess it's just a little too small now for Wilco (??) yeah, 2500 vs. almost 6000 they'd have to play 2 shows at the Orpheum, which would be fine by me, but then that usually limits bands to just the major markets and they'd skip a place like Iowa City Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thisyearsgirl Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I know. It's hard to imagine, isn't it? However, I've enjoyed myself at shows at both venues, so the "sound thing" probably means more to others than to me. I wish some of these dates had been this summer, before it's back to the classroom. I don't foresee this being an approved field trip. I think the same thing: Hope I don't get sick this year, because all of my school personal days are going to concerts! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Al.Ducts Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Luckily this show is pretty much in my backyard. Its times like these that I'm glad to be at the University of Minnesota Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Via Harvard Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I hope there is a pre-sale this week! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Three dollars and 63 cents Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I'm pretty sure I'm coming out for this. I've been looking for an excuse to visit a friend out there, and a Wilco show during time I already have off from teaching is a good enough one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wickerpark Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I bought four tix for Roy Wilkins, all general admission floor. Is the floor open like a 1st Avenue show? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Via Harvard Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I got 2 in sec 210 row H...hope those are good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Al.Ducts Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Where'd you get tickets? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wickerpark Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Where'd you get tickets?Front Gate but the reserved tix level wasn't offered at the point of purchase, just the general admission. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redeyedndblue Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 4 on the floor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Al.Ducts Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Ah yes. I've been having trouble accessing the "INFO" button on the shows page recently but just went to the frontgate site and found it. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Via Harvard Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I got 2 in sec 209 row A, so I cancelled my other order. This will be a good weekend! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I bought four tix for Roy Wilkins, all general admission floor. Is the floor open like a 1st Avenue show? yes Balcony at Roy Wilkins is pretty much awful Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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