The Dean Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Greatest concert ever has a story behind it... I am a huge Warren Zevon fan and had seen him live several times, usually in bars, including one great show at The Tralf. I heard somewhere that he was going to play in LA (this was a few years ago) but couldn't find out where the show was. I searched everywhere and I knew the date but it wasn't listed. It got to be one of those obsession things where I wasn't going to be denied finding out where the show was even if I didn't go, and then, on an obscure Zevon online fan site I saw one reference to it, at a place called, IIRC, "Studio 55" in Hollywood. That was quite a night. You've told me this story before and I'm as jealous now as I was then. Can you recall the song that was looped? I believe Studio 55 is correct, for what it's worth. Of course, I'm sure AD thinks this is all douchebag stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Bachman Turner Overdrive at Exhibition Stadium in Toronto. The tour was supporting their Four Wheel Drive album I believe. Whenever that was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Over a one month period (my memory is a little hazy, sorry), while living in NYC, I saw the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, the Kinks and the Who....all were awesome, although I wished I had left the McCartney show after about 4 songs...he started out with "Can't Buy Me Love", and the (considerable) hair on my back stood on end...from there, and then it was one great Beatles or early solo song after another...until he hit, "With A Little Luck", and I was reminded why I have always had a hate/love thing with McCartney...I should have left there, and it would have been a near perfect show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 until he hit, "With A Little Luck", and I was reminded why I have always had a hate/love thing with McCartney...I should have left there, and it would have been a near perfect show. Can't get much sappier than that song. Pop personified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 My FIRST concert was in the 1960's. I don't remember the 1960's. Better living through chemistry. I vaguely remember Gracie Slick, or maybe Janis Joplin...on white horses..or clouds...ohhhhhh....wow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 My FIRST concert was in the 1960's. I don't remember the 1960's. Better living through chemistry. I vaguely remember Gracie Slick, or maybe Janis Joplin...on white horses..or clouds...ohhhhhh....wow... Timothy Leary's dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Timothy Leary's dead. But, he still has flashbacks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 But, he still has flashbacks! No, no, no, no, he's on the outside looking in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdh1 Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Timothy Leary's dead. He is just outside, looking in. Best show: Peter Gabriel at Shea's Theater, 1983 Security Tour. At one point, he walked off the stage, into the crowd, walking over the top of the seats,while the crowd held him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 that was a hell of a show, started the show with the band walking down the center aisle beating a drum...Peter and Tony Levin and the rest of the boys were hanging outside the back of the sheas afterwards, they were taking off for letchworth to do some camping...my buddy and i stood out there with them for about an hour just shootin the bull...good times...good times! He is just outside, looking in. Best show: Peter Gabriel at Shea's Theater, 1983 Security Tour. At one point, he walked off the stage, into the crowd, walking over the top of the seats,while the crowd held him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Timothy Leary's dead. Dead is such a relative term. Timothy Leary remains in a cosmic consciousness...wait a minute...there was a guy named Leary at the first concert I went to...OHHHHH....wow....dharma... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Hmmm.... First concert (of a "rock'n'roll" nature) was Lynyrd Skynyrd, 1975 (I think), at the old Century Theater on Main Street here in The BuffTown. I was young and wide-eyed, but the crowd was so "into it" that I'd swear the balcony was shaking up and down. Could have been the mescaline, though. 'Favourite' concert - not to be confused with 'best' concert (that would be reserved for Segovia, Ashkenazy, Horowitz, Stern, et al) - would have to be Sinatra, 1982, at Kennedy Center - just 'cause my date was really hot - followed closely by Van Morrison at the Masonic in EssEff, Steely Dan at Hollywood Bowl, Zappa (Zoot Allures tour), and Zevon - particularly his one-man show at the Paradise in Boston back in the late '80's. Lately, I find I'm going to see lots of crap (Stones' and other fossils) - they're fun, to be sure, but more of a 'face-time' event than a musical one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Hmmm.... First concert (of a "rock'n'roll" nature) was Lynyrd Skynyrd, 1975 (I think), at the old Century Theater on Main Street here in The BuffTown. I was young and wide-eyed, but the crowd was so "into it" that I'd swear the balcony was shaking up and down. Could have been then mescaline, though. 'Favourite' concert - not to be confused with 'best' concert (that would be reserved for Segovia, Ashkenazy, Horowitz, Stern, et al) - would have to be Sinatra, 1982, at Kennedy Center - just 'cause my date was really hot - followed closely by Van Morrison at the Masonic in EssEff, Steely Dan at Hollywood Bowl, Zappa (Zoot Allures tour), and Zevon - particuarly his one-man show at the Paradise in Boston back in the late '80's. Lately, I find I'm going to see lots of crap (Stones' and other fossils) - they're fun, to be sure, but more of a 'face-time' event than a musical one. You are correct about the balcony at the Century Theater...it shook like a motherfuc#er. I saw many concerts there but, I was usually so trashed, I can hardly recall them now. Good venue, though. BTW, your date for Van was pretty hot, too...no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 BTW, your date for Van was pretty hot, too...no? Was she? I can't remember! (Are we talkin' about Katherine?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisheralum Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 First concert, the "Guess Who" about 1972. Many awesome concerts to remember. All time favorite that comes to mind was "Sprinsteen" in Rochester about 1979. Had just got off work as a lifeguard at the downtown Holiday Inn and didn't have the money to get in. So hung around outside to see if I could hear any of it. A security guard let me in, probablty because he figured it was about to be over. The Boss played for another two hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Was she? I can't remember! (Are we talkin' about Katherine?) i figured it was Katherine, Caresse or, well, the hottest one of all...ME. I can't remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 i figured it was Katherine, Caresse or, well, the hottest one of all...ME. I can't remember. I wouldn't say you're the hottest of those 3, but definitely the most hirsute! BTW - "The Dan" is playing in "The Falls" in June... Seneca Events Center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulled Hammies Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 August 13, 1977 - The hottest band in the land! KISS, Cheap Trick was the warm up band. Portland Oregon Yes, I still have the concert stub. Best, George Thorogood, also in Portland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinandjokin Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 I wouldn't say you're the hottest of those 3, but definitely the most hirsute! BTW - "The Dan" is playing in "The Falls" in June... Seneca Events Center My parents were out of the country when those tickets went on sale, and they asked me to pick them up a pair. I even went to Ticketmaster weeks in advance and set up a text message reminder for the tickets. At 4:50pm, I got the text message saying tickets would be for sale in 10 minutes, at 5pm. I wasn't at home, but logged on at probably 5:30pm...Zero tickets to be had. I know Steely Dan and while I'm not a HUGE fan, I know he has a following...The venue is small, but I was not expecting a sellout like that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 My parents were out of the country when those tickets went on sale, and they asked me to pick them up a pair. I even went to Ticketmaster weeks in advance and set up a text message reminder for the tickets. At 4:50pm, I got the text message saying tickets would be for sale in 10 minutes, at 5pm. I wasn't at home, but logged on at probably 5:30pm...Zero tickets to be had. I know Steely Dan and while I'm not a HUGE fan, I know he has a following...The venue is small, but I was not expecting a sellout like that... HE? Where's the head-shaking smiley. That's pretty funny, Smokey. BTW, keep checking as tickets sometimes get "freed up" especially a week or so before the gig. Also, your parents might try going the "disabled" route. They hold tickets for the disabled. One of your parents may have to go in a wheelchair...but, it's a seat...right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 My parents were out of the country when those tickets went on sale, and they asked me to pick them up a pair. I even went to Ticketmaster weeks in advance and set up a text message reminder for the tickets. At 4:50pm, I got the text message saying tickets would be for sale in 10 minutes, at 5pm. I wasn't at home, but logged on at probably 5:30pm...Zero tickets to be had. I know Steely Dan and while I'm not a HUGE fan, I know he has a following...The venue is small, but I was not expecting a sellout like that... I would guess that if they drop 10-20 large at the baccarat table, they'll probably be comp'd to the concert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinandjokin Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 HE? Where's the head-shaking smiley. That's pretty funny, Smokey. BTW, keep checking as tickets sometimes get "freed up" especially a week or so before the gig. Also, your parents might try going the "disabled" route. They hold tickets for the disabled. One of your parents may have to go in a wheelchair...but, it's a seat...right? hahaha, don't worry, I know Steely Dan isn't a "he," I did insert as a joke.....As for my parents, I tried my best...They can figure it out from here.... A lot of the big summer tour announcements should be popping up pretty soon....Anybody heard of some other good shows on the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 BTW, keep checking as tickets sometimes get "freed up" especially a week or so before the gig. Also, your parents might try going the "disabled" route. They hold tickets for the disabled. One of your parents may have to go in a wheelchair...but, it's a seat...right? Hah! That reminds me of another of my 'favourite' shows - the Stones' "Steel Wheelchairs" tour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Hah! That reminds me of another of my 'favourite' shows - the Stones' "Steel Wheelchairs" tour! One of my favorite Stones jokes. BTW, The free Derek Trucks' Band concert in NT was a good time. You were drunk, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 One of my favorite Stones jokes. BTW, The free Derek Trucks' Band concert in NT was a good time. You were drunk, though. Was I? I can't remember! (Just kidding...I remember both - a great concert and being drunk!!) Oh...Skynyrd is playing at the Casino too - probably not as good as they were in '75 though, now that they're dead and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Oh...Skynyrd is playing at the Casino too - probably not as good as they were in '75 though, now that they're dead and all that. You fuc#er! I just laughed so hard I spit my drink all over my laptop. Well, I better clean this thing up and let my brother take me to lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 My parents were out of the country when those tickets went on sale, and they asked me to pick them up a pair. I even went to Ticketmaster weeks in advance and set up a text message reminder for the tickets. At 4:50pm, I got the text message saying tickets would be for sale in 10 minutes, at 5pm. I wasn't at home, but logged on at probably 5:30pm...Zero tickets to be had. I know Steely Dan and while I'm not a HUGE fan, I know he has a following...The venue is small, but I was not expecting a sellout like that... I was on the west coast when they went on sale, and I was told they went on sale at 10 am est. I got up at 6:50 am, a little hung over mind you, and got two pretty decent tickets. Well, I get an email about 3 weeks ago telling me my tickets are being printed and there's a facsimile of the tickets on the email. Lo and behold, I bought tickets for the night before at Turning Stone CAsino!! Damn beer!! Oh well, i can always go early and play some golf. Who knows, maybe Don and Walt will need a 4th... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Liberace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemhoff Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Not the first, but U2 @ Saratoga Raceway 1992. Zoo Tv outside broadcast, unreal show. Second would have to be Dire Straits at the war memorial in Syracuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Liberace Liberace could never hold a candle to Lawrence Welk. Well..a candelabra anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdh1 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 that was a hell of a show, started the show with the band walking down the center aisle beating a drum...Peter and Tony Levin and the rest of the boys were hanging outside the back of the sheas afterwards, they were taking off for letchworth to do some camping...my buddy and i stood out there with them for about an hour just shootin the bull...good times...good times! sheas was such good place for show. big enough to have killer light shows. small enough to see the bands faces. and great sound! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Liberace could never hold a candle to Lawrence Welk. Well..a candelabra anyway. I was only about 11 and my parents had us go with them to spac in saratoga . ended up being a very good show . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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