Basher Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 are they big enough to sell this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted June 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Yeah, that's the question. It's a ballsy move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 OMG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogieknight Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Somewhere in Vermont, Trey cries a single tear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartamophone Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 I dig MMJ, but this seems rather premature. Didn't WSP have a half-empty barn when they played there a few years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 It'll be a multi band night similar to when Wilco, Flaming Lips did their NYE show; and also Trey and the Crowes comes to mind.MMJDBTHold SteadyDone and Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted June 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Nope, it's "An Evening With..." Sean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 I just figure that means its their show, and they are the headliner. I would be shocked if there aren't two or three semi heavy hitting openers involved. Trey? Crowes? M Ward? Just my opinion, but unless this is the MSG Theater there is no way MMJ fills that place....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted June 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Well, first, it's the arena for sure, and not the theatre. Second, I would assume there would have been some mention of special guests if there were gonna be any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Maybe they'll play a prom set like those shows at the 40 Watt! I'm a new fan Basher go easy on me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted June 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Hey, I'm a new fan too. Not even "super" into them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Wasn't the Crowes/Trey NYE half empty from all accounts?It's a big jump between filling theatres and drawing 20,000+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 it may even be too early for them to have booked supporting act(s) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 I know Radio City is small by comparison, but they sold that place out in 20 minutes for this upcoming tour. If they can garner a few hits off of this heavily hyped Evil Urges, ya never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 that also wasnt on NYE when hundreds of others shows are going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartamophone Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Yeah, I've always understood "An Evening With" to mean it's a one-band thing. Besides, if they were relying on heavy-hitting support I would think they would want that in place and promoted as soon as the show was announced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 If they can garner a few hits off of this heavily hyped Evil Urges, ya never know. Obviously you havent heard the new album yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Yeah, I've always understood "An Evening With" to mean it's a one-band thing. Besides, if they were relying on heavy-hitting support I would think they would want that in place and promoted as soon as the show was announced.I am wondering if anyone knows how this stuff is booked? I often think the opposite, that you announce your show, see how sales are going and then spend accordingly on your opening act. Of course this does not go for everyone, but it would make sense for some bands to pick up local support (like the Crowes nabbing Matt Mays for shows) when your sales are not guaranteed. But again I have no idea....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 I got that email and seriously started considering my first NYE trip in many years. Actually, I haven't done anything ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Actually, I haven't done anything ever. that's very sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 well, nothing like going to MSG or Vegas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Huxtable Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 I got that email and seriously started considering my first NYE trip in many years. Actually, I haven't done anything ever.I am hurt darling. Every year since I've met you we've celebrated with either nero or BNB (except for last year when it was notably low key but still very, very enjoyable if you recall.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 true, things didnt get much better than a Phish NYE at MSG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartamophone Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Yeah' date=' I've always understood "An Evening With" to mean it's a one-band thing. Besides, if they were relying on heavy-hitting support I would think they would want that in place and promoted as soon as the show was announced.[/quote']I am wondering if anyone knows how this stuff is booked? I often think the opposite, that you announce your show, see how sales are going and then spend accordingly on your opening act. Of course this does not go for everyone, but it would make sense for some bands to pick up local support (like the Crowes nabbing Matt Mays for shows) when your sales are not guaranteed. But again I have no idea....... I am just thinking back to every time I've seen a show or tour billed as "An Evening With..."; they have always been one band events. Maybe I'm just being too nit-picky about three words, but it was my understanding that they are used deliberately. Plus, I would think that any band that would be leverage for ticket sales would be announced early. If we're talking about whether or not they're going to add on a small potatoes opener closer to the date of the show, then it really doesn't have any bearing on the idea of whether or not they are big enough to fill the Garden. I would think that if they want another band to add weight to the bill, they would have that in place as early as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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