Rufus Wainwright returns...right?

[clayton]

Does anyone know anything about whether Rufus Wainwright is coming back to DC and 930 for his new tour? He came by last time, but as of yet there's no word on his website. How far out does 930 usually book, announce and open sales on shows? I'm wondering if that's the hold-up or if he's really only coming as close as Charlottesville this time.

[sweetcell]

Originally posted by clayton:
  How far out does 930 usually book, announce and open sales on shows?

unfortunately, the answer is "it depends".  there is no hard-and-fast rule.  some dates for august and september are known, but some shows are announced just a few weeks out.  
 
 best bet is to sign up for the e-mail newsletter, that's where it'll typically be announced first (if it's announced at all...)

[azaghal1981]

Shows are typically announced in other places before they're made official by the club.

[sweetcell]

true dat - keep an eye on pollstar and the artist's website/fanclub, among other sources of info.

[you be betty]

his shows also usually sell out fastish at 9:30, so keep your eyes peeled.  let me know if you see anything!!  i hope he comes back to 9:30 soooon.

[Vas Deferens]

he's playing Merriweather on June 17th as part of True Colors tour.

[sch2383]

He's also playing out in Charlottesville on August 15th, Neko Case is opening.

[clayton]

Yeah, I got presale for his show in Philadelphia. But the Mann Center is huge. I definitely want to see him at 930 again if he comes. Does anybody know how the Charlottesville Pavilion is?

[eatitwithmatt]

Originally posted by clayton:
  Yeah, I got presale for his show in Philadelphia. But the Mann Center is huge. I definitely want to see him at 930 again if he comes. Does anybody know how the Charlottesville Pavilion is?

i'm not sure about it anymore but it used to be a dump that only local musicians in the area played.
 
 as evidenced by their website though looks like they've really turned it around.  my friend tells me its pretty big now.

[Vas Deferens]

He's too big to play the 930 now. Maybe if he does a 2nd leg, but for now, I don't think so.
 
 

Originally posted by clayton:
  Yeah, I got presale for his show in Philadelphia. But the Mann Center is huge. I definitely want to see him at 930 again if he comes. Does anybody know how the Charlottesville Pavilion is?

[Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer]

I remember seeing him at Merriweather as part of some travelling folk festival many years ago. He was one of the openers on the second stage. Then he stood right next to me and watched Mark Eitzel on the second stage. Can't believe he has gotten so big.

[BookerT]

i saw him at the club when he opened for sean lennon right after sean's first album came out, so that was ... a really long time ago. summer 1998, i think? i may remember rufus saying something about it being his first show outside of new york? in any case, that sure was one of the daintiest performances i have ever witnessed.

[you be betty]

no he's not...he played 9:30 just a year and a half ago...this was after Want Two had already been out...the only thing he's released since is the most recent record a couple of weeks ago.  i don't think he's any bigger than he was a year ago.
 
 

Originally posted by wanderlust aka joe marshmallow:
  He's too big to play the 930 now. Maybe if he does a 2nd leg, but for now, I don't think so.
 
   

Originally posted by clayton:
  Yeah, I got presale for his show in Philadelphia. But the Mann Center is huge. I definitely want to see him at 930 again if he comes. Does anybody know how the Charlottesville Pavilion is?

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[you be betty]

...and i'm jealous.
 

Originally posted by BookerT:
  i saw him at the club when he opened for sean lennon right after sean's first album came out, so that was ... a really long time ago. summer 1998, i think? i may remember rufus saying something about it being his first show outside of new york? in any case, that sure was one of the daintiest performances i have ever witnessed.

[Vas Deferens]

Rufus in drag!
 
 http://flickr.com/photos/tixgirl/532847953/in/set-72157600317601438/