2022 Concerts: Who Is Everyone Going to See?

[The Dean]

While not what I call a "concert", I wandered into Wally's, right by the Berklee College of Music in Boston and saw a great set fronted by Francisco Mela:

 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francisco_Mela  No cover.  Great stuff.

 

 

 

 

[Gugny]

I went to see Alice Cooper last night at the Palace Theater in Albany.

 

Great show.  I would not consider myself an Alice Cooper fan, but I've never heard a song of his that I didn't like.

 

It was a lot of fun and the music was great.  Band was tight.  Mixed perfectly.  

 

I went with couple buddies of mine (brothers) who've attended multiple Alice Cooper shows over the years.  Based on their reviews of prior shows, I was expecting a bit more gore, but as the show progressed, the level of gore did, too.  Just not to the level I was anticipating.

 

But that didn't take away from an overall VERY entertaining evening.  

 

The Palace is, hands down, my favorite venue to catch a show.  With a capacity just under 3K, it's a nice, intimate setting and the theater itself is beautiful.  Great acoustics on top of amazing architecture.

 

The crowd demographic is what I think most would expect.  A bunch of white boomers and Gen Xers, for the most part - but I did notice a few younger adults and a few people brought their children (I'd say 9-12 years old).

 

We had ground level seats about halfway back and our view was excellent.  Of course, I had a guy who went about 6'5" tall - and a Jim Ignatowski doppelganger, to boot - in front of me, but I could comfortably move to my left to enjoy an unobstructed view for the entire show.  Most people, including me, stood for the entire set - which was about an hour and 45 minutes.

 

I get bored pretty easily during most concerts I attend, but that didn't happen last night.  I was worried that my unfamiliarity with his music would eventually lose me, but the few songs I didn't know were great. And this show is clearly more about the theatrics, which were perfect for the music.

 

My ticket was $80 total and man, it was worth it.  

 

If/when he comes to town again, I'll be there.  This was more of an, "I want to go because I've never seen him and I want to say I did," kind of show for me.

 

For under $100, I'd highly recommend seeing Alice Cooper to anyone who likes rock and roll.  Great audio and visual display and the people watching is an added bonus!!

[Son of a K-Gun]

Nice review @Gugny…it’s always great when you go to a show not knowing what to expect and you get treated to a great performance that turns you into a fan.  I’ve had a few shows I’ve gone to for the headliner and the opening act is who you rave about afterwards.

3000-ish seat venues can’t be beat…just big enough to draw good talent yet keep it intimate.

[dhg]

Me and the wife saw Tom Jones at MGM outside of Cleveland tonight. 82 years old and the man's voice is as powerful as ever. Incredible showman. 

[GETTOTHE50]

did anyone see deadmau5 in buffalo last week? apparently he got a lot of noise complaints haha

[Buffalo716]

4 minutes ago, GETTOTHE50 said:

did anyone see deadmau5 in buffalo last week? apparently he got a lot of noise complaints haha

The city of Buffalo is known to be very stringent with that kind of stuff

 

Literally like a minute after you’re supposed to stop playing after Curfew… They will hit you with a 1000 dollar fine

[Just Jack]

14 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said:

The city of Buffalo is known to be very stringent with that kind of stuff

 

Literally like a minute after you’re supposed to stop playing after Curfew… They will hit you with a 1000 dollar fine

 

I saw Silversun Pickups locally a few years ago at an outdoor venue in the middle of a town.  You could see a large digital clock in the corner of the stage.  They finished playing right at 9:59pm, because the noise ordinance starts at 10pm. 

[Buffalo716]

7 minutes ago, Just Jack said:

 

I saw Silversun Pickups locally a few years ago at an outdoor venue in the middle of a town.  You could see a large digital clock in the corner of the stage.  They finished playing right at 9:59pm, because the noise ordinance starts at 10pm. 

That’s Buffalo for you 

 

happens everywhere especially outdoor venues 

Edited September 25, 2022 by Buffalo716

[The Poojer]

11 hours ago, GETTOTHE50 said:

did anyone see deadmau5 in buffalo last week? apparently he got a lot of noise complaints haha

My son played a festival in KC that deadmau5 headlined a couple weeks ago.  He said a he was very good. 

[Just Jack]

11 hours ago, Buffalo716 said:

That’s Buffalo for you 

 

happens everywhere especially outdoor venues 

 

It wasn't in Buffalo. 

[Buffalo716]

1 hour ago, Just Jack said:

 

It wasn't in Buffalo. 

I confused you with the guy who said he saw deadmau in Buffalo 

[Buffalo ill]

I got to see Clutch in Spokane back in April. Probably the only touring band I'll see this year, but well worth it.

[T&C]

On 8/2/2022 at 2:18 PM, Gugny said:

 

This would be AMAZING.

 

[Joe Ferguson forever]

if these dudes come within 100 miles, go see them  both virtuosos on their axes.  Super nice guys and a hell of a show.

[Son of a K-Gun]

Flying down to see Zac Brown in Tampa this coming weekend…seemed like a much better idea 6 months ago.

 

My wife and I have been looking forward to this show for such a long time and now to fly into Orlando and drive over to Tampa and see the Ian aftermath puts a real damper on it.  Pretty weird to think we’ll be enjoying a fun weekend away with so many people experiencing so much loss all around us.  Everything must be great in TB though with SNF a go, right?  Right???  🙄

[T&C]

37 minutes ago, Son of a K-Gun said:

Flying down to see Zac Brown in Tampa this coming weekend…seemed like a much better idea 6 months ago.

 

My wife and I have been looking forward to this show for such a long time and now to fly into Orlando and drive over to Tampa and see the Ian aftermath puts a real damper on it.  Pretty weird to think we’ll be enjoying a fun weekend away with so many people experiencing so much loss all around us.  Everything must be great in TB though with SNF a go, right?  Right???  🙄

I'm 15 minutes east of Tampa, not far from where you guys are going, and everything is pretty much back to normal around here. Orlando actually got it worse with the NE angle of the storm. Pretty easy drive for you as the Fair Grounds are right at I-4 and 301... enjoy the show.

[Son of a K-Gun]

13 minutes ago, T&C said:

I'm 15 minutes east of Tampa, not far from where you guys are going, and everything is pretty much back to normal around here. Orlando actually got it worse with the NE angle of the storm. Pretty easy drive for you as the Fair Grounds are right at I-4 and 301... enjoy the show.

Cheers @T&C, makes me feel a bit better.  Saw some of the photos from Orlando and it looks nasty.  We’re going with friends from Winter Garden and they seemed to come through alright.  Hopefully you made out okay as well…

[T&C]

This is next year but really, North Tonawanda?

 

https://bestclassicbands.com/jon-anderson-2023-tour-band-geeks-10-7-22/?fbclid=IwAR0DniIxcMJYu0kJ1NfjX6fDTIz_WoEL1UyTkTBFe_waircS9QWu8tyC1vY

 

 

Jon Anderson 2023 Tour Dates (Venues and ticket info TBA)
Apr 14 – Westbury, NY
Apr 16 – Newark, NJ
Apr 21 – New York, NY
Apr 23 – Reading, PA
Apr 28 – Collingswood, NJ
Apr 29 – Collingswood, NJ
May 03 – Tysons Corner, VA
May 06 – Baltimore, MD
May 09 – St. Charles, MO
May 12 – St. Charles, IL
May 13 – Des Plaines, IL
May 16 – North Tonawanda, NY
More Shows TBA

[BringMetheHeadofLeonLett]

Just caught The Who tonight.  Full disclosure- I absolutely love The Who, and have no doubt Pete Townshend's songwriting, and Keith Moon's extraordinary approach to life beyond helped me become the lovable person I am today.  
 

I believe they are both well into their 70's, and Entwistle and Moon are gone, but they put on a helluva show.  A lot of Tommy up front, then a bunch of 80's stuff (Daltrey acknowledged the 80's wasn't the bands best decade, but they did it anyway), then went into some very good Quadrophenia.  
 

I didn't want the show to end, and my voice is pretty well gone.  It wasn't 'Live at Leeds', but hell yeah I'd go to that show again. 

[Just Jack]

Saw the B-52s last weekend on their final tour.  If you only know Roam and Love Shack, you don't want to go, you'll be severely disappointed.  I know quite a few of their songs, so I was entertained, but the wife was bored out of her mind. 

[T&C]

Not a show but the movie premiers soon with a couple shown in NYS... In the Court of the Crimson King. 

 

In The Court Of The Crimson King - King Crimson At 50, a film by Toby Amies. A summary of the film's events for this week and beyond:

Wednesday, October 19th - Worldwide Theatrical Screenings updated list: https://www.itcotck.com/screenings

*There will also be theatrical screenings in festivals, on different dates October through November. Please find these at the end of the theatrical screenings list.

. . .

Saturday, October 22nd - a special film screening event in London, with a live introduction by Robert Fripp, and live Q&A with the director and band members after the film. The whole event will be streamed live, worldwide, and available through Video On Demand for 24 hours:

https://www.nugs.net/live.../621290-WEBCASTVARIANT.html

 

Locations are here:

 

https://www.itcotck.com/screenings

[Gugny]

The Glenn Miller Orchestra is playing the Egg in Albany (very intimate venue) on Monday.  I don't have tickets, but I really want to go.  This might be a show I go to solo, since no one close to me is into this genre.  It's about an hour drive on a Monday night, so I'm still contemplating.  Will be a game-time decision.

[T&C]

5 minutes ago, Gugny said:

The Glenn Miller Orchestra is playing the Egg in Albany (very intimate venue) on Monday.  I don't have tickets, but I really want to go.  This might be a show I go to solo, since no one close to me is into this genre.  It's about an hour drive on a Monday night, so I'm still contemplating.  Will be a game-time decision.

I could easily get into that, my music tastes are all over the place. Just the thought of the GMO reminds me of the Stupidly now defunct Belleview Biltmore in Clearwater. Dylan played there among other greats. Got in there a couple of years before they Stupidly decided to take down the place but it was all there then, the Starlight Ballroom, etc. Walking around, it was Huge.... gave me the Shining vibe, all the ghosts of the greats, it was elegant and I almost felt like I didn't belong there. GMO played there too.

 

For the encore it has to be "In The Mood" lol... hope you make it.

[Gugny]

10 minutes ago, T&C said:

I could easily get into that, my music tastes are all over the place. Just the thought of the GMO reminds me of the Stupidly now defunct Belleview Biltmore in Clearwater. Dylan played there among other greats. Got in there a couple of years before they Stupidly decided to take down the place but it was all there then, the Starlight Ballroom, etc. Walking around, it was Huge.... gave me the Shining vibe, all the ghosts of the greats, it was elegant and I almost felt like I didn't belong there. GMO played there too.

 

For the encore it has to be "In The Mood" lol... hope you make it.

 

It's amazing.  They've never stopped touring since 1956.  17 piece band.  Lead singers and another team of background vocalists.  I really want to go.  It's something I talked about months ago, but it fell off my radar and snuck up on me.

[Rico]

On 10/7/2022 at 5:07 PM, T&C said:

This is next year but really, North Tonawanda?

 

https://bestclassicbands.com/jon-anderson-2023-tour-band-geeks-10-7-22/?fbclid=IwAR0DniIxcMJYu0kJ1NfjX6fDTIz_WoEL1UyTkTBFe_waircS9QWu8tyC1vY

 

 

Jon Anderson 2023 Tour Dates (Venues and ticket info TBA)
Apr 14 – Westbury, NY
Apr 16 – Newark, NJ
Apr 21 – New York, NY
Apr 23 – Reading, PA
Apr 28 – Collingswood, NJ
Apr 29 – Collingswood, NJ
May 03 – Tysons Corner, VA
May 06 – Baltimore, MD
May 09 – St. Charles, MO
May 12 – St. Charles, IL
May 13 – Des Plaines, IL
May 16 – North Tonawanda, NY
More Shows TBA

Melody Fair!

[SinceThe70s]

11 hours ago, Just Jack said:

Saw the B-52s last weekend on their final tour.  If you only know Roam and Love Shack, you don't want to go, you'll be severely disappointed.  I know quite a few of their songs, so I was entertained, but the wife was bored out of her mind. 

 

I was on the opposite side of a similar coin the other night. Iron Maiden - probably my first arena concert in 25+ years. I just wanted to hear 'the oldies' but the setlist didn't play out like that.

 

What was your wife's opinion of Rock Lobster? Mine hates it, but my boys (16 and 19) get it. Good times.

Edited October 22, 2022 by SinceThe70s

[Just Jack]

16 hours ago, SinceThe70s said:

 

What was your wife's opinion of Rock Lobster? Mine hates it, but my boys (16 and 19) get it. Good times.

She knew the song, was ok to her.  Planet Claire was the one that had her think “WTF is this?”  

[T&C]

32 minutes ago, Just Jack said:

She knew the song, was ok to her.  Planet Claire was the one that had her think “WTF is this?”  

Private Idaho was always great live... have some old fashioned get them developed kind of pics in a box somewhere, got to check them out twice.

[muppy]

my hubby and his buddy are attending this show tonight. I've never been to this venue. It appears maybe couple thousanss seater "The Magnolia"

Quote

 

YES: Close to the Edge 50th Anniversary Tour

Important Event Info: All Ages Welcome

Doors: 7PM

Show: 8PM

*All times are subject to change*

California Department of Health strongly recommends that all attendees are fully vaccinated or obtain a negative COVID-19 test prior to attending the event.

DateMon • Oct 24 • 7:00 PM

VenueThe MagnoliaEl Cajon, CA

 

 

[BillsFanNC]

Caught Iron Maiden in Greensboro last night.

 

What a show. Incredible that those guys can pull off a show that spectacular and high energy at their age. Definitely not letting the old man in.

[Gugny]

On 10/21/2022 at 10:48 PM, SinceThe70s said:

 

I was on the opposite side of a similar coin the other night. Iron Maiden - probably my first arena concert in 25+ years. I just wanted to hear 'the oldies' but the setlist didn't play out like that.

 

What was your wife's opinion of Rock Lobster? Mine hates it, but my boys (16 and 19) get it. Good times.

 

On 10/22/2022 at 3:22 PM, Just Jack said:

She knew the song, was ok to her.  Planet Claire was the one that had her think “WTF is this?”  

I have vivid memories of watching the B-52s perform Rock Lobster on SNL in 1980, not long after my 9th birthday. 
 

At that time, I was definitely in the “WTF is this?” camp, lol. 

[eball]

Going to see Violent Femmes tonight at a little venue in NC.  Should be fun.

 

[Gugny]

I doubt I'm going to make this, but wanted to put it out there for anyone in/near the Capital District (NY).  

 

https://www.proctors.org/event/the-last-waltz/

 

Saturday, November 05, 2022

The Last Waltz Tour 2022

 

The Last Waltz Tour makes its triumphant return! The epic tour continues the tradition of capturing the excitement of The Band’s historic 1976 Thanksgiving concert at the famed Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, hailed as the greatest concert of all time. The multi-city tour kicks off on November 3 and continues throughout the month, making stops at historic venues along the east coast.

 

Lineup:

Warren Haynes, Jamey Johnson, Kathleen Edwards, Anders Osborne, Dave Malone, Don Was, John Medeski, Cyril Neville, Terrence Higgins, Bob Margolin, Mark Mullins & The Levee Horns

 

[The Poojer]

Joe Russo's Almost Dead (JRAD) tomorrow night at the Met Philly, Lemonheads next week in lititz pa, on the campus of Rock Lititz (look it up, it's super cool)

[Logic]

With the year almost over, I'd have to say that the best concert I saw this year, hands down, was Billy Strings.

Knocked my socks off. Eager to go see him again as soon as he comes through my town. What a show!

[Augie]

Chris Stapleton Saturday night in Mercedes Benz Stadium (home of the Falcons). There is no band on earth I want to see in a venue that large, but the wife bought the tickets and we have friends coming from out of town. Look forward to a night out with friends, I just wish I could un-invite the other 60k people. 

[muppy]

2 hours ago, Logic said:

With the year almost over, I'd have to say that the best concert I saw this year, hands down, was Billy Strings.

Knocked my socks off. Eager to go see him again as soon as he comes through my town. What a show!

WHOA. This is kind of eerie. In the Share music thread I very recently posted a youtube of mr strings with Jackson Browne. I had no idea who he was. and now you mention him.  lol that's awesome you saw him and it was so impressive  🙂

[Logic]

5 minutes ago, muppy said:

WHOA. This is kind of eerie. In the Share music thread I very recently posted a youtube of mr strings with Jackson Browne. I had no idea who he was. and now you mention him.  lol that's awesome you saw him and it was so impressive  🙂

Speaking of Jackson Browne, his song "These Days" is one of my all time favorites. So beautiful. Have listened to it a million times.

[T&C]

For you Florida GD fans... this is going to be a big event and the weather looks to be just fine.

 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/floridas-grateful-gathering-at-maddox-ranch-thu-fri-sat-sun-nov-17-20-tickets-408804052927?fbclid=IwAR1eGqYQKunZqtCP5qQqgBaaT11QEpJKEYzAFZzlAPEH3_2SrK_HcO2abSk

[Nextmanup]

On 11/10/2022 at 12:23 PM, Augie said:

Chris Stapleton Saturday night in Mercedes Benz Stadium (home of the Falcons). There is no band on earth I want to see in a venue that large, but the wife bought the tickets and we have friends coming from out of town. Look forward to a night out with friends, I just wish I could un-invite the other 60k people. 

Had to look him up; Jesus, Augie.  I feel your pain.  And in a giant venue like that too.