Guest Runaway Jim Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Not to thrilled about ZZ Top opening in Milw. When they rock your socks off with the sweet, sweet La Grange, you'll change your mind. I'm glad to see DBT opening the Chicago show. I'm just getting into them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Oh, it's a sweet sweet summer in the midwest with TP & DBT!!! Indy looks like the best venue/date, and I'll be planning my summer vacation around traveling for this show, so ticket procurement anxiety is setting in! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Not to thrilled about ZZ Top opening in Milw. I, on the other hand, am very thrilled. Have never seen ZZ Top, and after seeing that sweet live vid that A-man posted a while back in the youtube thread, I am psyched. Nice double-bill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I imagine ZZ Top can still blow the doors off. Never had a chance to see them, but would love to. Is there any other band out there that's been going as long as them with the original lineup? All the openers look good. Would love to see Joe Cocker too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KramkonG Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 I, on the other hand, am very thrilled. Have never seen ZZ Top, and after seeing that sweet live vid that A-man posted a while back in the youtube thread, I am psyched. Nice double-bill. Seeing as this is the only ZZ appearance on this tour (i think) I guess it's pretty special...regardless, I can't make that show anyway, so I'll be in Indiana with TP and DBT... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 this should be fun. i'll head out to the phillips arena show and get a $20 ticket like i do for all shows there i'm interested in. seeing CSN is a bonus:) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paul137 Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Excited for the truckers opening the Detroit show that should be great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Anyone have any idea on the prices for this tour? I'm rounding up the girlfriends and of course they can't believe I'm asking NOW about a show in July (they don't get it). And they want to know how much. I told them to plan on anywhere between $60-100 per seat. ??? I have no idea. It was probably $40+ when I saw them 2 tours ago in Indy (luckily skipped the stormy one), but this is a Live Nation show so who knows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 i'd say $75-125 depending on market & seat location. Tom used to be one of the cheapest from his era, but his tickets have creeped up lately Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 It was probably $40+ when I saw them 2 tours ago in Indy (luckily skipped the stormy one), but this is a Live Nation show so who knows. It was $50 for lawn seats when I saw him on the Echo tour. I would think he'd try to keep it as low as possible, especially since everyone was reminded in the recent Heartbreakers documentary about how he refused to let his fans be overcharged. I'm thinking $75. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KramkonG Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 Prices for Milw. Summerfest show: $112 (red sections), $92 (yellow), $72 (bench) and $42 (lawn). All prices include Summerfest admission. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 It was $50 for lawn seats when I saw him on the Echo tour. I would think he'd try to keep it as low as possible, especially since everyone was reminded in the recent Heartbreakers documentary about how he refused to let his fans be overcharged. I'm thinking $75. jff, you should go get a ticket outside at phillips with me;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ditty Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Anyone have any idea on the prices for this tour? I'm rounding up the girlfriends and of course they can't believe I'm asking NOW about a show in July (they don't get it). And they want to know how much. I told them to plan on anywhere between $60-100 per seat. ??? I have no idea. It was probably $40+ when I saw them 2 tours ago in Indy (luckily skipped the stormy one), but this is a Live Nation show so who knows. Hi Wendy, I just checked my Tom Petty ticket stubs. In 2006 lawn tickets were $31 and they jumped to $41 in 2008. I think pavilion was around $75 in 2006 and they jumped to the low $100's in 2008. They also had special VIP packages in 2008 for the mid $100's. The 2008 Indy show sold out 1 month after on sale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alison the wilca Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 i'll be at the chicago show (excited to see DBT again). i hate how pricey this stuff is but it'll be a good time. plus, i didnt get u2 tickets for july so that makes this more doable. i'll probably need to open a savings account just to buy a few beers and crazy bread at the show, though! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 jff, you should go get a ticket outside at phillips with me;) I might do that. How easy is it to get ticket pairs on the street? My wife will probably want to go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied lightning Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 NJ gets MMJ ! nice, wonder who opens in NYC, Bruuuuuuuuuuuce ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Inside of Outside Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 always great live talk about great openers ... i saw them once with the Replacements opening ... maybe 1989-1990-ish I saw the Replacements open for them as well on that tour. Excellent show. Saw the Dylan/Petty show a few years before that - not Dylan's best, but Petty rocked it out. Haven't seen Petty in 20 years, but he strikes me as someone who would still be good even pushing 60 years old. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I swore off seeing Petty after attending one show at the Chicago's Vic Theater in April of 2003. There is no way he could top that. I have been to 3 shows since - long story - but he still puts on a good show. The post super bowl tour was pretty great. Steve Winwood joined him on stage and it was fun. I wouldn't be surprised to see some of the openers jump on stage with Tom during the tour. The Heartbreakers are a very impressive band - Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench are so good. Benmont plays on everybody's records. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied lightning Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 not crazy about the new song, but will see them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 not crazy about the new song, but will see them. i kind of like the new song. it's interesting for him to not put out a catchy single as he's done the last few times (scare easy, square one, last DJ). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KramkonG Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 PS - Looks like Milwaukee's Summerfest is getting two nights of Petty and ZZ Top...the one year I'm out of town over Summerfest...what's next, Wilco books three nights? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willkoman Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Tom Petty's website posted a note that there would be a major announcement this week. I assume it's going to be a summer tour, and I for one, am excited. I have had nothing but great experiences seeing TP in concert, because A) he always has great openers (Steve Winwood, Pearl Jam) he has an extensive catalog and C) great stage/light show. Does anyone else share this feeling? Or not...? One of the times I saw "The Replacements" was when they opened for Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 i kind of like the new song. it's interesting for him to not put out a catchy single as he's done the last few times (scare easy, square one, last DJ). Still plenty of unheard songs that could be catchy. I like Good Enough, but hope there are some classic catchy Petty tracks on this one too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KramkonG Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share Posted March 3, 2010 PS - Looks like Milwaukee's Summerfest is getting two nights of Petty and ZZ Top...the one year I'm out of town over Summerfest...what's next, Wilco books three nights? Almost made an ass out of myself at work with a hissy-fit...whew! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 One of the times I saw "The Replacements" was when they opened for Tom. I remember reading that Replacements fans were up in arms about Petty stealing Westerberg lines after that tour. Lines like "Rebel without a clue" among others. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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