Jaimoe Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 ... why not play directly across the road in a real amphitheatre for two nights instead of breaking in a new venue not designed for concerts? because the amphitheatre is a horrible venue? the acc is a much better concert venue. fwiw' date=' the BMO stadium is owned by Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment Ltd and was designed as a multi-purpose venue. the lack of seats at the north end, as well as the placement of the scoreboard was specific to allow for an inhouse concert stage. there are also wiring troughs under the field. [/quote']I'd love to see them pull it off at BMO, but its still an unproven outdoor concert venue and will have all kinds of audio woes attached to a first-ever outdoor show. I can't see Radiohead playing indoors during the summer months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Isn't the Molson Amphitheatre just too small for them now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 I found a set of dates posted, but I don't know how accurate it is:05/09/2008 Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center05/11/2008 Houston, TX @ Toyota Center05/13/2008 Atlanta, GA @ Philips Arena05/14/2008 Atlanta, GA @ Philips Arena05/16/2008 Miami, FL @ American Airlines Center05/17/2008 Tampa, FL @ St. Pete Times Forum05/19/2008 Charlotte, NC @ Bobocats Arena05/21/2008 Washington DC @ Verizon Center05/23/2008 Cleveland, OH @ QuickenLoans Arena05/24/2008 Indianapolis, IN @ White River Park05/26/2008 Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre05/27/2008 Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre05/29/2008 Montreal, QC @ Parc Jean Drapeau07/19/2008 Los Angeles, CA @ Dodgers Stadium07/21/2008 Chula Vista, CA @ Coors Amphitheatre07/23/2008 Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre07/24/2008 Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre07/26/2008 Quincy, WA @ The Gorge07/28/2008 Vancouver, BC @ Thunderbird Stadium07/31/2008 Somerset, WI @ Float-Rite Park08/02/2008 Chicago, IL @ Grant Park08/04/2008 Philadelphia, PA @ Citizens Bank Ballpark08/06/2008 Boston, MA @ Fenway Park08/08/2008 East Rutherford, NJ @ Giants Stadium08/09/2008 East Rutherford, NJ @ Giants StadiumAloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Isn't the Molson Amphitheatre just too small for them now?I saw them in Barrie's Molson Park (one of my favourite concerts ever) with The Beta Band back in '01 and the place was packed with over 30 thousand fans - closer to 40. The Dome would be large enough, but Radiohead is a different breed of supergroup. They may not want to play big venues for this tour, even if they can sell them out - which they can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 The Dome would be large enough, but Radiohead is a different breed of supergroup. They may not want to play big venues for this tour, even if they can sell them out - which they can.07/19/2008 Los Angeles, CA @ Dodgers Stadium08/04/2008 Philadelphia, PA @ Citizens Bank Ballpark08/06/2008 Boston, MA @ Fenway Park08/08/2008 East Rutherford, NJ @ Giants Stadium08/09/2008 East Rutherford, NJ @ Giants StadiumPretty large venues there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 The Dome would be large enough' date=' but Radiohead is a different breed of supergroup. They may not want to play big venues for this tour, even if they can sell them out - which they can.[/quote']07/19/2008 Los Angeles, CA @ Dodgers Stadium08/04/2008 Philadelphia, PA @ Citizens Bank Ballpark08/06/2008 Boston, MA @ Fenway Park08/08/2008 East Rutherford, NJ @ Giants Stadium08/09/2008 East Rutherford, NJ @ Giants StadiumPretty large venues there.Well there ya go. I hope to god they don't play Downsview Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 it's not just about size guys ... cues bokonon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyB Posted January 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 What was the sound like at the BMO Field for the Genesis show? It's hard to believe that a soccer field could sound as good as an amphitheatre built for concerts. Having said that, I've definitely had some crappy sound experiences at the Molson Amphitheatre.I'm not really a big Radiohead fan, but am wondering what the appeal of the BMO field is. Or is it simply a venue size issue?Peace, MarkIn such an open air venue as BMO Field the sound is always at risk of being blown away if it is at all windy. The Genesis show on September 7, 2007 at BMO Field was an overcast and windy day, though where my seats were situated on the seats but close to the stacks, the sound was good. I have no idea what the audience were hearing at the opposite end of the stadium where the sound had to travel the the farthest.I could see there being a problem at BMO Field on a windy day as it is a more open field than most baseball or football stadiums.Peace,Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyB Posted January 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 I really hope those dates aren't accurate as I hope to be in Liverpool seeing Sir Paul McCartney in late May, early June, which would cause me to miss the Radiohead Toronto dates.Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 ... in Liverpool seeing Sir Paul McCartney in late May ... for Tea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyB Posted January 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 ... in Liverpool seeing Sir Paul McCartney in late May ... for Tea? Yes and hopefully some croquet Tim English Tea by Paul McCartney Would you care to sit with me For a cup of English tea Very twee, very me Any sunny morning What a pleasure it would be Chatting so delightfully Nanny bakes fairy cakes Every Sunday morning Miles of miles of English garden, stretching past the willow tree Lines of hollyhocks and roses, listen most attentively Do you know the game croquet Peradventure we might play Very gay, hip hooray Any sunny morning Miles of miles of English garden, stretching past the willow tree Lines of hollyhocks and roses, listen most attentively As a rule the church bells chime When it's almost supper time Nanny bakes fairy cakes On a Sunday morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 My manager gave me a weird look when I asked him for May 30th off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blane Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 La Presse is saying the Montreal show's in August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 niiiiiiiiiiiice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 What Blane said.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Here's hoping for an August show because a May one outdoors could prove to be facking cold (and not to mention very wet) at Jean Drapeau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 you'll be wet no matter when the show is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boiler Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Definitely in for Toronto, whatever date, whatever venue. My wife despises radiohead so I'll be flying solo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 My wife despises radiohead ... i have an album i should lend you ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boiler Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 My wife despises radiohead ... i have an album i should lend you ... Maybe a little harsh. I don't know, I don't get it, it's not like she's a music prude. Just doesn't like them. However she does support my love of radiohead, so I can live with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 Guess what? I won't be going...Radiohead makes me wretch. Boiler Rat, what's your wife doing that night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 Radiohead makes me wretch. Just when you thought we were in agreement lately....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boiler Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 Guess what? Boiler Rat, what's your wife doing that night. Probably hanging out at home listening to [color:purple]coldplay records Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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