bobbob1313 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 SASKATOOOOOOOOOOON Also, I like when a band announces a show in someone's town/area/within driving distance and they bitch because it isn't the optimal set up for that person. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blindgonzo Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Also, I like when a band announces a show in someone's town/area/within driving distance and they bitch because it isn't the optimal set up for that person. agreed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lodestar Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Also, I like when a band announces a show in someone's town/area/within driving distance and they bitch because it isn't the optimal set up for that person. I feel extremely dirty doing it... but it's just hard not to feel a bit disappointed. Vancouver fans have been waiting a while for this show (they skipped BC entirely on their last Canadian tour), and I don't feel like we'll even be getting a "real" one this time around. The crowd and venue will be nuts, the city will be an absolute shit-show already, and the setlist likely isn't going to reflect what Wilco in an intimate setting is capable of. But you're right, it's completely selfish to ever feel disappointed about a free Wilco show in your area... and yet I can't help it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
c.lo Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 yay! Wilco in Ottawa in March? what a perfect birthday present! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeattleC Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I feel extremely dirty doing it... but it's just hard not to feel a bit disappointed. Vancouver fans have been waiting a while for this show (they skipped BC entirely on their last Canadian tour), and I don't feel like we'll even be getting a "real" one this time around. The crowd and venue will be nuts, the city will be an absolute shit-show already, and the setlist likely isn't going to reflect what Wilco in an intimate setting is capable of. But you're right, it's completely selfish to ever feel disappointed about a free Wilco show in your area... and yet I can't help it. Come down to Seattle. It's only 130 miles (yeah, and the tedious border crossing). I just stood in line with someone who came all the way down from Nelson along with his Vancouver buds (friends ) to see a Bob Dylan show at a 1300 seat venue ( the Paramount's little sister the Moore) on Sunday. I always run into wonderful Canadian neighbors at shows here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeattleC Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Lucky folks in Portland and Seattle. The Paramount is a fabulous location, acoustically near perfect (although even at my advanced age I prefer GA). Anyway, it's all theoretical to me as I'll be on a tropical beach that week so will have to miss both shows. It may be GA. The last time they played at the Paramount, they actually folded the seats down into the floor and the whole main was standing room only. There is a link to a video showing the floor conversion, which is you are a theater geek like me is pretty cool to check out. http://www.stgpresents.org/paramount/events.asp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalle Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I'll be of course going to the Ottawa show (where I now live, VC folks we should hang out!) and I'll be heading to Montreal earlier that weekend, boy oh boy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radiatortunes Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Also, I like when a band announces a show in someone's town/area/within driving distance and they bitch because it isn't the optimal set up for that person. Well, I've had some time to think about this, and you're right. My initial reaction was selfish and definitely offside. So I apologize. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 SASKATOOOOOOOOOOON Also, I like when a band announces a show in someone's town/area/within driving distance and they bitch because it isn't the optimal set up for that person.Wilco has never played within 8 hours of my city. I'm allowed to bitch. Get off your high horse, man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EatMorePez Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 A free concert at the Olympics may also equal TV coverage. Last time around in Torino, NBC showed parts of the free concerts during their late night coverage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radiowilco Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Very psyched for Ottawa and Montreal - The Olympia in Montreal is a beautiful theatre. Anyone know anything about the Ottawa venue? Sorry to the Vancouver folks - you seem to getting screwed lately on shows. You haven't had a GREAT one since the show at the Commodore during the YHF tour... Go to Seattle and Portland! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalle Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Very psyched for Ottawa and Montreal - The Olympia in Montreal is a beautiful theatre. Anyone know anything about the Ottawa venue? Sorry to the Vancouver folks - you seem to getting screwed lately on shows. You haven't had a GREAT one since the show at the Commodore during the YHF tour... Go to Seattle and Portland! It's pretty huge, it's where the NAC Orchestra plays as with large ballet's etc. They do have concerts however, Yo-Yo Ma just played here, with a special guest... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamin' Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Hmmm... And we were planning on arriving on the 15th...Time to revise those travel plans. I must admit, I did not see this one coming. Pack your rain pants and wellies! A Canadian tour in February is pretty hardcore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ymenard Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 1200-seat theater in Montreal for a 3.5 million big city... ouch it's going to be hard getting tickets Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sandoz Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Time to revise those travel plans. I must admit, I did not see this one coming. Pack your rain pants and wellies! A Canadian tour in February is pretty hardcore. Well this is nice! We have tickets for two Olympic events (nothing major) on Feb 14 and Feb 15th! And my nurse recently relocated to downtown Vancouver, so I have a place to stay! Woo hoo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamin' Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Well this is nice! We have tickets for two Olympic events (nothing major) on Feb 14 and Feb 15th! And my nurse recently relocated to downtown Vancouver, so I have a place to stay! Woo hoo!That's awesome, Judy! Can't wait. If you're staying downtown, you can probably walk to David Lam Park. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lizish Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I, for one, am thrilled for a London, Ontario show! Cennetinal Hall sure has a dated vibe, but damn it's nice to see the band kinda close to home. Woot. It will be fun to see them again. Just too bad this is not at the Aeolian. @Bbop - if you do not say hello, I will be extremely miffed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Terrapin Ben Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 so how does the presale business work? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Well this is nice! We have tickets for two Olympic events (nothing major) on Feb 14 and Feb 15th! And my nurse recently relocated to downtown Vancouver, so I have a place to stay! Woo hoo!That's awesome, Judy! Can't wait. A two-Judy trip! We probably won't make it up there for the Wilco show but are very much looking forward to seeing both of you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Storiesoftentold Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Huge props to Wilco for crossing Canada in the dead of winter - this is a right of passge for all Canadian bands. I imagine the Sadies have done it a hundred times. Look forward to them then, after Toronto next week and Chicago on the weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Wilco has never played within 8 hours of my city. I'm allowed to bitch. Get off your high horse, man. I live in a city with a metropolitan population density of 5.4 million (the 7th largest population center in the country) and Wilco hasn't been here for a non-festival show since 2005. No offense, but do you really think it is feasible for Wilco to play anywhere in BC but Vancouver? It's not like there's gigantic population centers dotted around the province, and it's pretty spread out. I'm not sure why they should feel ashamed of themselves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Papillon Parade Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Just heard the good news about the boys coming to Halifax! The multipurpose room holds around 1200...just saw Modest Mouse there a few weeks ago. Gonna be one sweaty winter night! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ottawateeth Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 It's pretty huge, it's where the NAC Orchestra plays as with large ballet's etc. They do have concerts however, Yo-Yo Ma just played here, with a special guest... I hope it's in Southam Hall (the main theatre). It holds somewhere between 2000 and 2500 people and the sounds is excellent. It reminds me of Massey Hall but newer. I believe the NAC was built in 1969. They don't have concerts here as much as I would like. I hear you have to book the room months in advance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamin' Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 No offense, but do you really think it is feasible for Wilco to play anywhere in BC but Vancouver? It's not like there's gigantic population centers dotted around the province, and it's pretty spread out. I'm not sure why they should feel ashamed of themselves.Victoria, a beautiful city with a major university, attracts artists like Leonard Cohen, etc. Neil Young played a benefit concert in Duncan, BC (also on the Island) in 2004. Huge props to Wilco for crossing Canada in the dead of winter - this is a right of passge for all Canadian bands. I imagine the Sadies have done it a hundred times.This reminded me of Hard Core Logo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sonnyfeeling Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 so how does the presale business work? There's a pinned thread at the top of this board that explains how FrontGate Ticketing works. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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