kookycanooky Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 The Musical Box return to the Danforth Theater (Music Hall no longer?) Dec 2 and 3 for two shows of the Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. This according to their website. No news on tix sales. The danforth music hall was closed by the city for not paying rent, apparently they've found new tenants? This is good news because Massey Hall sucks sometimes. Especially for this band which does way way better in smaller & intimate soft-seat venues. My 2 cents? This will be good but doesn't touch the epic show that is Selling England. Carry on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 woohoo! Yup, heard the news. I'll be there ... will you be coming in Ollie, or waiting on an Ottawa date?SEBTP is still my fav too, but the spectacle that is the Lamb is brilliant. So far ahead of its time. No need to be right up close either, you need to see all the screens, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 They usually play Gatineau over Ottawa these days but it's still pretty close. Not aware of any looming dates.I really miss the Spectrum days and have slowly lost interest in the band since they moved to the Bell Centre in Montreal. The loss of Martin Levac soured my interest a bit too.So it's completely up in the air if I'll see this tour. Thanks for the heads up though kc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kookycanooky Posted June 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 The band definitely suffered some line up changes that soured the experience...and putting that dumb wig on the keyboard player was a step in the wrong direction for me...BUT, the sound is the same as ever - that is, amazingly recreated with stupefying accuracy, and as long as the gabriel guy is in tow these guys will always be king.I've never been to the Bell center (but I guess its the same as any big arena) though I did see a Foxtrot show at the Spectrum and agree whole heartily that a smaller intimate venue is totally necessary for experiencing this crazy show. Kev, I'm shooting for row M-O, iirc seats 13-28 will put you in the center isle - my fav location in the house. And i'm totally down with the Lamb, a very rare treat to see it performed as TMB does it. But I don't like or get much out of the album once the Waiting Room is over - it gets drawn out and a bit boring, thats why I like the other show so much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 But I don't like or get much out of the album once the Waiting Room is over - it gets drawn out and a bit boring, thats why I like the other show so much more. Anyway? The Lamia? The Colony of Slippermen? Riding The Scree? Pus, in the live setting: Watcher of the Skies, The Musical Box WHAT?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kookycanooky Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 I know. I can't explain it either...I love the first half of the album as much as the older material, I don't know why...but can't wrap my head around the 2nd half. I'm trying man, i'm still gonna go to this show, probably both of them if the tix aren't super expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 I'll admit I wasn't much into sides 3 and 4 for the longest time either. I think seeing it live several dozen times finally convinced me of it's awesomeness. PLAY LOUD!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 you need to FEEL the bass Sides 3 & 4 were always neglected on double lps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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