The Darkness Announced!!

[WGoatBoy]

Eh, I know it's crap, but it's entertaining crap.
 
 Now, while it would have been cool for a 15 dollar larf to see them, I'm not THAT pressed. I just think it's incredible that it's sold out in less than an hour.
 
 (Of course, the fact that Greatseats.com has 18 tickets at $235.00 each certainly reminds me of the good ol' days of scalping.)

[bearman🐻]

Sorry to touch a nerve ggw...I'm trying to crack a bit of a joke too. I have guilty pleasures like everyone else, but the hype surrounding this band is a bit much, wouldn't you agree? I would almost be tempted to go and witness the spectacle if people wouldn't be taking it so seriously. I guess that's what I don't understand. The way the music industry is it's about latching onto what can be marketed, and this is just one instance where it's a bit too much hype. I hope you'll have a great time and the show kicks ass and you can prove me wrong.

[Samantha]

wow, I really liked The Darkness and all, that song is way catchy and addictive, and I would LOVE to see them live...but damn, are they really THAT important?  I can't see myself staking out a website for ANY band...I can't believe all these people are so desperate for just this one.  what is it exactly that's got all you guys so worked up??

[notyou]

the darkness is now completely sold out, all of the tickets were sold immediately, a few were released due to invalid credit cards, but they are all sold now

[WGoatBoy]

Like I said, it's not a life or death thing, and the tickets being gone so quickly completely shocked me. I figured I could log on at 10:01 and get two stinking tickets. I guess there's more fervor around these guys than I had anticipated.

[JEANRW]

did anyone see their performance on MTV2uk's 5th birthday concert
 
 they were amazing, over the top, play their arses off performers
 
 had to see them now, in a 9:30 type club before they either 1) die or 2) go to some stinkin patriot center venue -= couldn't pay me enough to see them at smith center

[Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer]

The Darkness is not important. The Velvet Underground, they are important. To be an IMPORTANT band, you have to have low record sales.
 
 

Originally posted by Samantha:
  wow, I really liked The Darkness and all, that song is way catchy and addictive, and I would LOVE to see them live...but damn, are they really THAT important?  I can't see myself staking out a website for ANY band...I can't believe all these people are so desperate for just this one.  what is it exactly that's got all you guys so worked up??

[Bombay Chutney]

Originally posted by Samantha:
  wow, I really liked The Darkness and all, that song is way catchy and addictive, and I would LOVE to see them live...but damn, are they really THAT important?  I can't see myself staking out a website for ANY band...I can't believe all these people are so desperate for just this one.  what is it exactly that's got all you guys so worked up??

Who on earth said they were important?  It's gonna be a fun night of silly rock and roll antics.  Nothing more.  Nothing less.  In this case, people were smart enough to know that if they want tickets, they need to put forth a little effort. It seems to have paid off.

[markie]

Well the front page now says: Darkness, SOLD OUT.
 
 That must have been the clubs quickest sellout since JT.

[ggw]

Originally posted by bunnyman:
  Sorry to touch a nerve ggw...I'm trying to crack a bit of a joke too. I have guilty pleasures like everyone else, but the hype surrounding this band is a bit much, wouldn't you agree? I would almost be tempted to go and witness the spectacle if people wouldn't be taking it so seriously. I guess that's what I don't understand. The way the music industry is it's about latching onto what can be marketed, and this is just one instance where it's a bit too much hype. I hope you'll have a great time and the show kicks ass and you can prove me wrong.

yeah.  Sorry for the F-bombs.  It just strikes me as a bit odd to consider a band's future when deciding whether to buy a $15 ticket to a single show.  It's not a lifetime investment.
 
 Hype shouldn't matter in the decision.
 
 The Hives got blasted for being derivative, wearing matching suits, using gimmickry, being overhyped, etc...  But their show was phenomenal.  It was completely over the top, but it was also one of the most fun shows I've seen in years.
 
 Like skeeter, I expect the Darkness to be a fun, theatrical, spandex clad, scissor-kicking, tongue-in-cheek rock'n roll show.  If they disappear after that, so what?

[Samantha]

Originally posted by Skeeter:
   

Originally posted by Samantha:
  wow, I really liked The Darkness and all, that song is way catchy and addictive, and I would LOVE to see them live...but damn, are they really THAT important?  I can't see myself staking out a website for ANY band...I can't believe all these people are so desperate for just this one.  what is it exactly that's got all you guys so worked up??

Who on earth said they were important?  It's gonna be a fun night of silly rock and roll antics.  Nothing more.  Nothing less.  In this case, people were smart enough to know that if they want tickets, they need to put forth a little effort. It seems to have paid off. [/b]

maybe I just think it's important cause I have better stuff to do with an hour of my morning than watch a website.  it just seems really silly to me to want to go to a show so badly...there will always be more shows

Why not save your money for a worthy cause instead?

[kosmo vinyl]

Geez take a work related phone call and come back to find people already asking for tickets to the show... Unfortunately, I'll be watching this show from the cheap seats as the other DJs who grew up listening to the Darkness influences was as stoked as I am about djing the show.
 
 I would watch the front page regularily thats where any additional shows will be announced.
 
 and any tickets requests will be promptly moved to the proper forum and good luck for those of you trying to get tickets.

[ggw]

Plenty of tickets already available on eBay
 
 Isn't capitalism grand?

[jkeisenh]

Woah.  Tickets are already going for over $75 a pair on ebay.  Dang.  I guess if you don't have them...
 
 Who would pay that much to see the Darkness?  I mean, sure, it's probably going to be somewhat Flaming Lips-y camp and fun onstage, but that's a lot of money.  I don't get it.