The Police Roll Call (7/20/07)

[TimCooke]

Just back in town.  Saw the show from Section 5 and I thought it was pretty good.  They sounded a little out of sych on a few songs...but it could have been the large stadium effect.
 
 Best Part - "Can't Stand Losing You".  Sounded fantastic.  Reminds me what an awesome group they are.
 
 Worst Part - Getting the fuck out of the parking lot.  They make the folks at Nissan look like geniuses.  More than 2 hours to get out.

[Bags]

Originally posted by TheDirector217:
  I used to have a weird thing for Natalie Merchant.  To this day, I can't put my finger on it.

So did I...this gnawing desire to rip her head off her body and see if her body still did the annoying twirly dancing without being told to do so by the brain.

[nkotb]

meOW!    
 
 

Originally posted by Bags:
 So did I...this gnawing desire to rip her head off her body and see if her body still did the annoying twirly dancing without being told to do so by the brain.

[Bags]

Originally posted by Brian Wallace:
 
 Synchronicity II
 
  Smells Like Teen Spirit
 

While I so enjoyed revisiting that 'tattered and torn' apocalyptic era Police video (THANKS for that!), it's really not relevant to compare one band's FINAL video to another band's FIRST video.  Of course the Nirvana video is whimsical and lacks seriousness or self-importance.  They were a bunch of Seattle kids who never knew they'd be insanely successful.  
 
 Sting is definitely a self-important prig.  He's WAY hotter than Dave Grohl, but I'll take self-effacing Grohl any day....

[Brian_Wallace]

Originally posted by CookieMonster:
 
 Worst Part - Getting the fuck out of the parking lot.  They make the folks at Nissan look like geniuses.  More than 2 hours to get out.

The secret is to park at Shakey's and then walk about a mile right across the park into Hershey (the town.)  Go right out.  Unfortunately, I didn't do that this time.  I actually slept in my car for about an hour then it took me also another hour to get out of the parking lot.
 
 Hey, it could have been worse.  You could have been there the next night:
 
 from mtv.com:
 
 "Cops working the John Mayer concert at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pennsylvania, were busy on Saturday, arresting 63 fans, according to The Patriot-News. Among the arrests were 46 for underage drinking; 14 for disorderly conduct; and three each for public drunkenness, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia."
 
 Brian

[TheDirector217]

Originally posted by Brian Wallace:
   

Originally posted by CookieMonster:
 
 Worst Part - Getting the fuck out of the parking lot.  They make the folks at Nissan look like geniuses.  More than 2 hours to get out.

The secret is to park at Shakey's and then walk about a mile right across the park into Hershey (the town.)  Go right out.  Unfortunately, I didn't do that this time.  I actually slept in my car for about an hour then it took me also another hour to get out of the parking lot.
 
 Hey, it could have been worse.  You could have been there the next night:
 
 from mtv.com:
 
 "Cops working the John Mayer concert at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pennsylvania, were busy on Saturday, arresting 63 fans, according to The Patriot-News. Among the arrests were 46 for underage drinking; 14 for disorderly conduct; and three each for public drunkenness, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia."
 
 Brian [/b]

John Mayer - turning the youth towards Satan one mid-tempo ballad at a time.

[TheDirector217]

Originally posted by CookieMonster:
  Just back in town.  Saw the show from Section 5 and I thought it was pretty good.  They sounded a little out of sych on a few songs...but it could have been the large stadium effect.
 
 Best Part - "Can't Stand Losing You".  Sounded fantastic.  Reminds me what an awesome group they are.
 
 Worst Part - Getting the fuck out of the parking lot.  They make the folks at Nissan look like geniuses.  More than 2 hours to get out.

If your get pissy drunk next time & forget where you parked at, that time'll fly by like a motherfucker.    

[Bags]

Question, how do I find out the show information for Police on Friday at Madison Square Garden?  I can't find anything anywhere.  Is there an opener?
 
 Only information I can get is from TicketMaster, which says:
 
 BEST BUY PRESENTS
 THE POLICE
 LIVE IN CONCERT
 MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
 NO CAMERAS/RECORDERS
 WED OCT 31, 2007 8:00PM
 
 Does that mean doors at 8:00, etc.
 
 Thanks to anyone who has advice.

[vansmack]

Originally posted by Bags:
   Is there an opener?
 
 

The opening band is Fiction Plane featuring Sting's son.  You may or may not get The Fratelli's as well, I'm not sure.
 
 And it's been years since I've been to a show at MSG so I'm not sure if that's start time or door opening time.  If I had to guess, that's show start time, with doors opening at 7.

[TheDirector217]

Originally posted by Bags:
  Question, how do I find out the show information for Police on Friday at Madison Square Garden?  I can't find anything anywhere.  Is there an opener?
 
 Only information I can get is from TicketMaster, which says:
 
 BEST BUY PRESENTS
 THE POLICE
 LIVE IN CONCERT
 MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
 NO CAMERAS/RECORDERS
 WED OCT 31, 2007 8:00PM
 
 Does that mean doors at 8:00, etc.
 
 Thanks to anyone who has advice.

Show starts at 8.  Almost positive Fiction Plane are the openers, but you could get something extra with it being New York & all.  You'll have a great time.

[xneverwherex]

per the msg website - www.thegarden.com:
 
 Door Opening Times
 Doors for MSG Arena and Theater events open one hour prior to event start time. If you are attending a Knicks, Rangers, or Liberty game and are in possession of Club tickets, you may enter the Play by Play, The Club Bar and Grill, and The Garden Terrace two hours prior to game time. Reservations are not required to dine in the Play by Play, however, you must call 212-465-6290 to make reservations for The Club Bar and Grill. For more information on these restaurants, please click here.
 
 btw - they also have a # you may wanna call, if you dont wanna see the opener. and i think its only fiction plane opening - they dont list anyone else, and they do keep their website pretty up to date.
 
 EVENT INFO
 For up to date information on Madison Square Garden events please call 212.465.MSG1 (6741)
 
 btw - considering the fratellis are playing at lolla on friday, dont know how theyd also be playing in nyc unless they play their set and race back here.

[HoyaSaxa03]

Originally posted by vansmack:
   

Originally posted by TheDirector217:
   Or one day, you will come back around D.C.  

Sept. 23-27
 
 I'm holding out for something great at the Black Cat at the moment.  I'm not the biggest fan Kings of Leon or Rilo Kiley, but I don't hate them so if enough boardies are there, I'll do it for the moment. [/b]

just got my rilo kiley tix, should be a good show

[HoyaSaxa03]

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[HoyaSaxa03]

Originally posted by vansmack:
   

Originally posted by xneverwherex:
  the day itself was miserable - had just broken up with bf, and neither of us would give on the tix so we went together.

That's awesome.  I had a similar situation once for Natalie Merchant at the Greek Theater, but we had four tickets.  So she took two and I took two.  She brought her best friend.  I brought my ex-girlfriend, the one before her.  They left about half way through - we stayed for the whole show. [/b]

these are days / that you'll remember

[Relaxer]

Man, this tour is doing monster business. All this money to travel first class around the US for a few months, playing songs that are 25 to 30 years old.
 
 May 28 & 30, 2007
 Vancouver, BC
 GM Place
 Capacity: 37,018
 Attendance: Sold Out
 Gross: $4,046,518 USD
 Average Ticket Price: $109.31 USD
 
 June 2, 2007
 Edmonton, AB
 Commonwealth Stadium
 Capacity: 29,592
 Attendance: Sold Out
 Gross: $3,216,118 USD
 Average Ticket Price: $108.68 USD
 
 June 6 & 7, 2007
 Seattle, WA
 Key Arena
 Capacity: 29,022
 Attendance: Sold Out
 Gross: $3,314,875
 Average Ticket Price: $114.22
 
 June 9 & 10, 2007
 Denver, CO
 Pepsi Center
 Capacity: 33,736
 Attendance: Sold Out
 Gross: $3,762,755
 Average Ticket Price: $111.54
 
 June 13, 2007
 Oakland, CA
 McAfee Coliseum
 Capacity: 47,202
 Attendance: Sold Out
 Gross: $4,572,620
 Average Ticket Price: $96.87
 
 June 15, 2007
 Las Vegas, NV
 MGM Grand Garden Arena
 Capacity: 16,165
 Attendance: Sold Out
 Gross: $2,863,954
 Average Ticket Price: $177.17
 
 June 21, 2007
 Anaheim, CA (Los Angeles area)
 Honda Center
 Capacity: 13,663
 Attendance: Sold Out
 Gross: $2,059,675
 Average Ticket Price: $150.75
 
 June 23, 2007
 Los Angeles, CA
 Dodger Stadium
 Capacity: 55,623
 Attendance: Sold Out
 Gross: $6,106,010
 Average Ticket Price: $109.77
 
 June 26 & 27, 2007
 Dallas, Texas
 American Airlines Center
 Capacity: 33,708
 Attendance: Sold Out
 Gross: $3,784,600
 Average Ticket Price: $112.27
 
 June 29, 2007
 Houston, TX
 Toyota Center
 Capacity: 16,651
 Attendance: Sold Out
 Gross: $1,847,945
 Average Ticket Price: $110.98
 
 June 30, 2007
 New Orleans, LA
 Arena
 Capacity: 15,992
 Attendance: Sold Out
 Gross: $1,677,470
 Average Ticket Price: $104.89
 
 July 2, 2007
 St. Louis, MO
 Scottrade Center
 Capacity: 17,821
 Attendance: Sold Out
 Gross: $1,872,140
 Average Ticket Price: $105.05
 
 July 3, 2007
 St. Paul, MN
 Xcel Energy Center
 Capacity: 17,185
 Attendance: Sold Out
 Gross: $1,943,310
 Average Ticket Price: $113.08
 
 July 5 & 6, 2007
 Chicago, IL
 Wrigley Field
 Capacity: 79,458
 Attendance: Sold Out
 Gross: $9,494,248
 Average Ticket Price: $119.49
 
 July 10, 2007
 Miami, FL
 Dolphins Stadium
 Capacity: 46,105
 Attendance: Sold Out
 Gross: $ 5,094,870
 Average Ticket Price: $110.50
 
 July 11, 2007
 St. Petersburg, FL (Tampa area)
 Times Forum
 Capacity: 18,690
 Attendance: Sold Out
 Gross: $2,064,875
 Average Ticket Price: $110.48
 
 July 14, 2007
 Louisville, KY
 Churchill Downs
 Capacity: 25,413
 Attendance: Sold Out
 Gross: $2,899,375
 Average Ticket Price: $114.09
 
 July 16, 2007
 Cleveland, OH
 Quicken Loans Arena
 Capacity: 18,881
 Attendance: Sold Out
 Gross: $1,885,040
 Average Ticket Price: $99.84
 
 July 17, 2007
 Auburn Hills, MI (Detroit area)
 The Palace Of Auburn Hills
 Capacity: 19,342
 Attendance: Sold Out
 Gross: $2,069,428
 Average Ticket Price: $106.99
 
 July 19, 2007
 Philadelphia, PA
 Citizenâ??s Bank Park
 Capacity: 42,599
 Attendance: Sold Out
 Gross: $4,128,705
 Average Ticket Price: $96.92
 
 July 22 & 23, 2007
 Toronto, ON
 Air Canada Centre
 Capacity: 38,031
 Attendance: Sold Out
 Gross: $4,456,636 USD
 Average Ticket Price: $117.18 USD
 
 July 25 & 26, 2007
 Montreal, QC
 Bell Centre
 Capacity: 41,275
 Attendance: Sold Out
 Gross: $4,571,063 USD
 Average Ticket Price: $110.75 USD
 
 July 28 & 29, 2007
 Boston, MA
 Fenway Park
 Capacity: 67,154
 Attendance: Sold Out
 Gross: $7,644,400
 Average Ticket Price: $113.83