http://www.tompetty.com/tour
Those are going to be some expensive tickets.
Anywho... good for MMJ!
QuoteThose are going to be some expensive tickets.
Anywho... good for MMJ!
Agreed. Maybe good ole Tom'll let the boys play for 90 minutes or so ;)
AMAZING!!!!!
Arrghh- Actually, I'm pretty crushed by this news.
I think this means the chance of MMJ headlining a Boston show this summer has just dropped to 0.
Not a big Petty fan, but regardless, now it means paying bigger $$ for 45 minutes of MMJ.
I'm fairly "meh" about this
1) the only show in my area is at a huge arena with them not headlining
2) the tickets for an aging classic rocker are going to be extremely expensive
3) i'm not a huge tom petty fan to begin with
4) MMJ is better than an opening act!
Late in 2008 I went to a show where Wilco opened for Neil Young. I paid throgh the nose for the tickets (nearly $100 a piece), and definitely wouldn't have gone if I wasn't also a huge Neil fan.
This is pretty horrible news. No offense to Mr. Petty, but I'm not paying huge cash to see 60 minutes of MMJ when they should be playing 2-3 hours for about half the money. These guys are not a warmup band. They're the whole fucking show.
Hopefully these are just a couple shows because the boys are fans of Petty, and they'll be playing MANY NE dates in addition to these. If they don't, I'm going to slice somebody's head off.
QuoteI'm fairly "meh" about this
1) the only show in my area is at a huge arena with them not headlining
2) the tickets for an aging classic rocker are going to be extremely expensive
3) i'm not a huge tom petty fan to begin with
4) MMJ is better than an opening act!
el_chode, we posted at the same time - my thoughts are pretty much identical...
Yeah, I think I will pass on this one!! I am not paying big bucks to see them play for an hour tops.
QuoteQuoteI'm fairly "meh" about this
1) the only show in my area is at a huge arena with them not headlining
2) the tickets for an aging classic rocker are going to be extremely expensive
3) i'm not a huge tom petty fan to begin with
4) MMJ is better than an opening act!
el_chode, we posted at the same time - my thoughts are pretty much identical...
haha so it seems. GET OUT OF MY HEAD
i totally agree that mmj is not an opening act. and i'm also hoping that these 3 dates don't rule out mmj adding northeast dates to their own tour.
but i love tom petty, saw him a few yeas back w/ the pretenders @ pnc bank & it was a great show!! mmj followed by tom petty could very well be mind blowing. i'm definitely tempted.
QuoteQuoteQuoteI'm fairly "meh" about this
1) the only show in my area is at a huge arena with them not headlining
2) the tickets for an aging classic rocker are going to be extremely expensive
3) i'm not a huge tom petty fan to begin with
4) MMJ is better than an opening act!
el_chode, we posted at the same time - my thoughts are pretty much identical...
haha so it seems. GET OUT OF MY HEAD
chode, i saw your dissapointment breakdown post coming a mile away, too....ha ha
btw, TP puts on a great show but I get what you're saying...I see DBT are opening for them, too and I wish it was a DBT/MMJ show.
Petty is good live. But, I remember seeing him back in 89 and the Replacements opened up. They only played about 45 minutes or so and I was so letdown. I am sure I would feel the same way seeing MMJ play a short set.
What the hell are you guys talking about!??!?! It's three dates opening up for TOM FRIGGIN PETTY! They will win over lots of new fans just like they did with Pearl Jam. The other openers on the tour are Joe Cocker, Drive By Truckers and Crosby Stills and Nash. Sounds like a great gig to me! Tom Petty amphitheatre tickets are never THAT expensive. I wish this was coming to St. Louis.
If I was on the east coast I'd be excited that they were in my neck of the woods in August. I'm sure these won't be the only dates they will be doing around that time.
Hell yes. This is going to be awesome two of my favs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
QuoteI see DBT are opening for them, too and I wish it was a DBT/MMJ show.
Amen sister. DBT and MMJ need to share a stage again. :)
BH is right, this is a huge honor for MMJ. But I understand the disappointment for those of you who were hoping for a full-on MMJ set.
If it's any consolation, when Pearl Jam opened a few dates for Tom Petty back in '06, they got a pretty long opening set - 18 songs or so. So hopefully y'all will get the same deal.
And think of the possible MMJ/Petty collaborations!
Petty is awesome, i'm actually pumped about this. Its only a few shows, good exposure (not that they need it) probably better for DBT...but still this is one of my dream lineups.
I'm pretty sure this means there will be more dates and they will be filling in around this. Cmon Philly or Camden on a hot ass August day!
So far this is the only NE show so even though its a opening gig, im pretty fucking excited. Plus its an opening gig for TOM PETTY!!, cmon the guys a legend....plus i'm pretty sure Tom Petty has always tried to do his best at keeping his tickets fairly cheap, so i wouldnt be surprised if they go on sale for 45-50 bucks.
come on people - it's Tom Petty, one of the greatest American rockers of all time. The whole show would be one, giant, euphoric sing a long. The boys have to be honoured to be playing with one of the greats - one of the best song writers and live acts of all time. It really does make you realize, MMJ still has a lot more they can accomplish in their careers to get the stage Petty is at.
Good job guys! I hope everyone can make it to these shows! Beer, weed and friends = Tom Petty, perfect for a summer night in NE.
I'm with BH on this one.
1) It's only 3 dates
2) Petty tickets aren't that expensive
3) Petty puts on a good show
4) At least you have the opportunity to see MMJ in your city, I have yet to see MMJ in Pittsburgh
I've seen Petty three times and told myself I'd probably pass on the next show, but I'll probably go since DBT will be opening.
QuoteSo far this is the only NE show so even though its a opening gig, im pretty fucking excited. Plus its an opening gig for TOM PETTY!!, cmon the guys a legend....plus i'm pretty sure Tom Petty has always tried to do his best at keeping his tickets fairly cheap, so i wouldnt be surprised if they go on sale for 45-50 bucks.
Saw Petty in toronto last year and it was an awesome show. Go to both shows and you'll get 3 hours of MMJ. I'm already planing on flying in for this. Depends on the rest of the tour announcements though.
MMJ please please please play Massey Hall in Toronto!
I just e-mailed a friend of mine who lives near Mansfield. He is a huge Petty fan. He e-mails me back "great, but I am not all that familar with MMJ". I told him go early, you will not be disappointed.
I would be so stoked to be able to attend one of these shows! I've really been wanting to see Petty for a good while, before he kicks the bucket. I was practically raised on Full Moon Fever. MMJ is going to be around for a loooonnnngggg time still to come, whereas ol' Tom probably has 10 years or so before he turns into an act like the Stones who should give it up. Its always a major drag for me when I go to a show and the opener blows, so seeing MMJ open for one of the greats would be an amazing experience. Its an honor for them to be able to do this, as it is for anyone who is able to see them
Seems like a pretty sweet show to me! Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers are a rockin' live band, great fun. I think MMJ is a smart, appropriate choice for an opening act - their music should win over a bunch of new fans in the Petty crowd. I'd definitely try and see this show if it was near me.
I would SOOOOO be all up this business. I'll check out Petty in the Gorge though. Can't get enough Gorge.
QuoteWhat the hell are you guys talking about!??!?! It's three dates opening up for TOM FRIGGIN PETTY! They will win over lots of new fans just like they did with Pearl Jam. The other openers on the tour are Joe Cocker, Drive By Truckers and Crosby Stills and Nash. Sounds like a great gig to me! Tom Petty amphitheatre tickets are never THAT expensive. I wish this was coming to St. Louis.
If I was on the east coast I'd be excited that they were in my neck of the woods in August. I'm sure these won't be the only dates they will be doing around that time.
I say this and breathed a sigh of relief. They are no longer a full tour opener. I love TP, but yeah these will not be cheap which puts me out of the running. Be careful what you wish for Dave, this would be at Riverport.
this is so incredibly tempting! I would love to see tom petty.... and of course, the jacket
My mindgrapes have collectively exploded all over my apartment!
this is awesome.
tom is going to get jim higher than a giraffe's vagina.
see ya there.
Sorta excited and bummed at the same time. Just seeing mmj at all is great but I'm being a greedy bastard and I wanna see more of them haha. I'll probably go to one of the shows in Mansfield. My birthday is the 20th so that'll be neat. Petty ain't bad but I'm not going there to see him. Hopefully mmj gets some good time and hopefully more headlining dates are announced.
This is GREAT news! I was planning to see Tom Petty (FINALLY!!) this year anyway, as he has for many years been one of my heroes and now that I see that of the 3 shows MMJ is opening for him, 2 of them are right in my back yard..... that just sweetened the deal immeasurably. I'm going to both!!
I'll still make my way to MD to see a proper MMJ show too.
QuoteWhat the hell are you guys talking about!??!?! It's three dates opening up for TOM FRIGGIN PETTY! They will win over lots of new fans just like they did with Pearl Jam. The other openers on the tour are Joe Cocker, Drive By Truckers and Crosby Stills and Nash. Sounds like a great gig to me! Tom Petty amphitheatre tickets are never THAT expensive. I wish this was coming to St. Louis.
If I was on the east coast I'd be excited that they were in my neck of the woods in August. I'm sure these won't be the only dates they will be doing around that time.
your glory and wisdom shine again. 3 extra hours of live jacket with possible tom petty guest appearence. What's there to bitch about other than prices? Even prices aren't worth bitching about anymore because it's expected that every big name artist that is somewhat a legend is going to charge close to 100 per head. Hopefully somebody tapes these sets.
well I was one of the ones bitching and after a bit of reflection I'm over it. I hate internet posters who complain about everything and I became one for a minute there.
I'd still rather have a full MMJ show, but it'll be fun, it'll be good exposure for the band, and maybe just maybe (PLEASE) they will squeeze in some headlining gigs in the NE before / after this.
Like mahg33ta, my intial reaction was a letdown, and I'd much rather they play alone for 5 hours at the foot of my bed. But I will probably cave on at least one of these two Boston area shows. Petty was a decent opening act for the Grateful Dead and supporting band for Bob Dylan back when I was a younger man. At their age, and with a long life ahead of them (knock on wood), MMJ have a great opportunity to get some new fans. I will have an opportunity to convince some of my friends to give em a try if Petty is part of the package. And I'd love to meet some "local" forum folks.
<negative rant retracted to retain positive vibe>
I'd love to see Jim (or Patterson) up there jamming with Tom P! They put on a great show :)
this is awesome
of course, MMJ isnt opening the Pittsburgh show >:( :(
At first i was stoked about this just because it was another chance to see MMJ.
But after reaading soem of the comments by excitement has come back down to making more sense.
Everyones right one they say tix are going to be cha-ching. PLus, seeing the guys do a 60 minute opening set in a football stadium doesnt sound all that exciting.
As far as making new fans at these shows? I dont know, i dont think its needed. And looking at the other openers, its like Petty influenced bands.
All of that being said, if anyone has a kick down tix i'll taken them.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI'm fairly "meh" about this
1) the only show in my area is at a huge arena with them not headlining
2) the tickets for an aging classic rocker are going to be extremely expensive
3) i'm not a huge tom petty fan to begin with
4) MMJ is better than an opening act!
el_chode, we posted at the same time - my thoughts are pretty much identical...
haha so it seems. GET OUT OF MY HEAD
chode, i saw your dissapointment breakdown post coming a mile away, too....ha ha
btw, TP puts on a great show but I get what you're saying...I see DBT are opening for them, too and I wish it was a DBT/MMJ show.
I saw Petty at 'roo, or rather, I sat at my camp and enjoyed him from a distance at 'roo. It was nice. But I'm not a super fan, or at least not enough to justify spending over $100 for two tickets unless it seems evident the boys will get a substantial opening set (at least 90 mins).
I don't know if this does anything for anyone, but a ticket purchase gets you the digital download of the new Petty album, due out this spring:
"Every online ticket purchased to the tour comes with an MP3 download copy of Mojo, delivered via email on the album's release date, scheduled for this spring."
That would cover about half the cost of parking, I imagine.
Livenation.com shows multiple presales on March 3rd and 5th. This is from the "Boston" listing:
Official Concert Tickets
From Live Nation
Public Onsale 3/8 at 10:00 a.m. EST
Presales
Citi(R) Presale
On Sale
3/5/2010
10:00 AM EST
Live Nation Presale
On Sale
3/5/2010
12:00 PM EST
Radio Presale
On Sale
3/5/2010
12:00 PM EST
Local Presale
On Sale
3/5/2010
12:00 PM EST
Fan Club Presale
On Sale
3/3/2010
10:00 AM EST
VIP Package Presale
On Sale
3/3/2010
10:00 AM EST
Venue Presale
On Sale
3/5/2010
12:00 PM EST
Special Live Nation Offers
VIP Package
On Sale
3/8/2010
10:00 AM EST
On the "make new fans" argument, I can tell you from numerous shows at the Comcast Center that 10% of the people are inside at their seats for the opener, and 90% are in the parking lot tailgating.
Having seen both the Allman Brothers and Pearl Jam open for Tom Petty I think your fears about set list length are misguided. While both PJ and the ABB play in the 2-3 hour range when they headline their own shows, they were each given pretty much full sets though more like 2 hours. The Allman set at Star Lake in Pittsburgh was unreal seeing one didn't have to sit through the usual 15-20 minute Allman drum trio and Mike Campbell and Benmont with the ABB and Derek and Warren was over the top good. The Pearl Jam/Petty shows were flat out unbelievable. Yes it was strange seeing the Allmans take the stage in sunlight and the place was maybe 20% full at the start but people were literally running to their seats when the Allmans got cooking.
I can't wait to see MMJ tear it up in Columbus but I will travel from Ohio for all 3 of the dates listed on the east coast to catch this pairing.
Hi all,
I have to say i'm shocked people people are not stoked on this. Jacket is my favorite band (i have not been on here in some time..sorry) and i'm thrilled for the guys!
think about it from their point of view..opening up for tom petty in the heart breakers!? They must have shit their pants once they wereinvited. Yes, jacket is getting big but they are still an opening band for legends like this.
Also, i'd pay that money to just see the Jacket alone..but that's just me. Also, the guys will def still be playing Boston on an east coast tour after this...this would not count as a standard play for them...dont worry.
Thanks :)
You are spot on correct Noah.
MMJ will make some new fans by doing these gigs. Not sure why that is a bad thing.
QuoteYou are spot on correct Noah.
MMJ will make some new fans by doing these gigs. Not sure why that is a bad thing.
I agree. Like me, some folks just hoped for some pure, epic MMJ close to home. Not everyone has the opportunity to travel or spend the money to catch them out of state. We also regard MMJ as a headliner, though Petty has earned respect and status. I'm all for some way to draw folks into the MMJ experience, and Petty is a good "gateway drug".
BTW, Lucy, I've been corresponding and trading music with your other half. Look for MMJ @ Rockpalast DVD in the mail in a week or so. Say hi to Perry for me.
-johnnYYac
QuoteWhat the hell are you guys talking about!??!?! It's three dates opening up for TOM FRIGGIN PETTY! They will win over lots of new fans just like they did with Pearl Jam. The other openers on the tour are Joe Cocker, Drive By Truckers and Crosby Stills and Nash. Sounds like a great gig to me! Tom Petty amphitheatre tickets are never THAT expensive. I wish this was coming to St. Louis.
If I was on the east coast I'd be excited that they were in my neck of the woods in August. I'm sure these won't be the only dates they will be doing around that time.
Agreed. I love the idea and am already planning a trip to Boston for a show. They're going to melt the faces off that Petty crowd.
How can more shows be a bad thing? Be thankful!
QuoteHow can more shows be a bad thing? Be thankful!
Amen!
Admission: My first concert was Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in 1982. I had to beg,beg,beg my mom to let me go (it was, after all a rock concert and I was 15). It was awesome. Stevie Nicks was a "surprise guest" and stumbled out to do Stop Dragging My Heart Around". Awesome!!!
My love for Tom Petty remains.
earlier i thought mmj is not an opening band. but i saw dylan open for the dead in 1994. new perspective.
i'm really, REALLY excited for this! it's excellent they are coming back to nj. and they are gonna be up for it too
:o <---- face melting
Quoteearlier i thought mmj is not an opening band. but i saw dylan open for the dead in 1994. new perspective.
i'm really, REALLY excited for this! it's excellent they are coming back to nj. and they are gonna be up for it too
:o <---- face melting
Hell, Dylan opened for The Dead in 2003. Even without Jerry, Bob took the back seat, so to speak.
QuoteQuoteearlier i thought mmj is not an opening band. but i saw dylan open for the dead in 1994. new perspective.
i'm really, REALLY excited for this! it's excellent they are coming back to nj. and they are gonna be up for it too
:o <---- face melting
Hell, Dylan opened for The Dead in 2003. Even without Jerry, Bob took the back seat, so to speak.
bob took a seat @ giants, not very steadily tho ;D
come to think of it, most of the "greats" were/are still humble enough and honored to take the back seat for a band they respect.
i bet they're psyched to do these shows which can only bring much goodness. how lucky - i kept thinking "i'll go to mpp but i wish mmj would come to ny or nj"... what a nice little bonus this is.
I heart me some Heartbreakers!!!!!!
I would love to see MMJ open for Tom Petty. I don't think I'll ever get to see Tom live as he hasn't been to Australia in years and apparently hates the long flights. I was devestated when I got the email from TPATH knowing that I wouldn't be able to go. Plus, one of the show's is on my Dad's birthday and we used to play TP and MMJ on long drives to the coast.
You guys Got Lucky. ;)
Also if anyone is not looking forward to seeing Petty I suggest you go out and watch his documentary Runnin' On A Dream. I guarantee you will be pumped after you watch it. Its one of the best things I've seen.
Can't wait for the Boston shows!
QuoteWhat the hell are you guys talking about!??!?! It's three dates opening up for TOM FRIGGIN PETTY! They will win over lots of new fans just like they did with Pearl Jam. The other openers on the tour are Joe Cocker, Drive By Truckers and Crosby Stills and Nash. Sounds like a great gig to me! Tom Petty amphitheatre tickets are never THAT expensive. I wish this was coming to St. Louis.
If I was on the east coast I'd be excited that they were in my neck of the woods in August. I'm sure these won't be the only dates they will be doing around that time.
Yes BH...this is wonderful news for the boys...the more dates the better. I would rather have Petty open for MMJ, but hey...these will be great shows. I also think this just means more and more possiblity of a nation wide tour.
QuoteI also think this just means more and more possiblity of a nation wide tour.
If this is true, then I take back anything negative I said. I took the news as LESS likelihood MMJ will headline a New England show this summer, but everyone's positive thinking has my mood improved significantly.
[size=20]I think the real worry for everyone should be when MMJ out plays Petty...the music world is going to explode...and then melt. :D[/size]
this sounds really cool. i am a little bummed, because MMJ is not going anywhere in Texas thus far. thank God for Jazzfest
This is a great thing. I saw Petty at Roo and it was fun. I saw Petty and Pearl Jam play together at Summerfest and it was great. Ed Ved came out and did The Waiting and American Girl with TP and it was a beautiful thing. TP can still bring it. I def see a JJ/TP collab.
I think this is good for MMJ and good for the TP fans who dont know what they're missing.
hey guys - i'm a newb here, but i figured i'd try to be resourceful and maybe we can all benefit from this.
so i'm pretty peeved that you have to pay $45 to become a tom petty fanclub member to be eligible for presale tickets. i want to get general admission tickets without having to pay stubhub an arm and a leg because everything is sold out by public sale. do you think we can pool some resources and find some unused fanclub memberships to get some good tickets?
thanks guys! rock and roll!
Quotehey guys - i'm a newb here, but i figured i'd try to be resourceful and maybe we can all benefit from this.
so i'm pretty peeved that you have to pay $45 to become a tom petty fanclub member to be eligible for presale tickets. i want to get general admission tickets without having to pay stubhub an arm and a leg because everything is sold out by public sale. do you think we can pool some resources and find some unused fanclub memberships to get some good tickets?
thanks guys! rock and roll!
I dont have an answer to your question but I do have a big fat welcome for you!
Can anyone tell me if the Mansfield venue has a GA area up front or is it all seated? It looks like it is seated but I wasn't sure if they could remove the front section or so. I'm trying to plan a little road trip over to the August 21st show.
QuoteCan anyone tell me if the Mansfield venue has a GA area up front or is it all seated? It looks like it is seated but I wasn't sure if they could remove the front section or so. I'm trying to plan a little road trip over to the August 21st show.
For Springsteen there last year they removed some of the front rows. It was a small pit, kind of similar to what MPP looks like what it will be.
However, Mansfield pit was way over sold for those shows, too crowded and bordered on dangerous.
Hopefully if they do a pit for this show it won't be like that.
next to the boys, wilco, the walkmen, and magnolia electric company, i've seen tom petty and the heartbreakers more than any other band, starting in 1995. its true the setlists for shows in the past couple years have been a little predictable, but its always entertaining. (if you haven't seen runnin' down a dream yet, do yourself a favor - these guys have always been the real deal) two summers ago pearl jam opened for petty and eddie vedder came out for "american girl" and "the waiting" on a couple dates. i'm hoping the boys pull the same punches. any idea what would sound best? i personally think yimmy would rip the chorus of "refugee" a new one
Quotenext to the boys, wilco, the walkmen, and magnolia electric company, i've seen tom petty and the heartbreakers more than any other band, starting in 1995. its true the setlists for shows in the past couple years have been a little predictable, but its always entertaining. (if you haven't seen runnin' down a dream yet, do yourself a favor - these guys have always been the real deal) two summers ago pearl jam opened for petty and eddie vedder came out for "american girl" and "the waiting" on a couple dates. i'm hoping the boys pull the same punches. any idea what would sound best? i personally think yimmy would rip the chorus of "refugee" a new one
I'd like to hear Jim sing Shadow of a Doubt (A Complex Kid), Rebels or Thing About You. Like that would ever happen though.
QuoteWhat the hell are you guys talking about!??!?! It's three dates opening up for TOM FRIGGIN PETTY! They will win over lots of new fans just like they did with Pearl Jam. The other openers on the tour are Joe Cocker, Drive By Truckers and Crosby Stills and Nash. Sounds like a great gig to me! Tom Petty amphitheatre tickets are never THAT expensive. I wish this was coming to St. Louis.
If I was on the east coast I'd be excited that they were in my neck of the woods in August. I'm sure these won't be the only dates they will be doing around that time.
jeez, I'm reaally bumming that i left New England now. the only saving grace is to me not being able to go is that Comcast is the WORST venue I have ever been to. Not that the ampitheater is bad, its the same as all the others, but the lots are total prison camps. Beers will get you arrested. If you park in the venue lot, you WILL NOT get out in a timely manner, I once got stuck there for 3 hrs in the lot getting out after an REM gig. The best lot is next door but easily $40 or more to park.
QuoteCan anyone tell me if the Mansfield venue has a GA area up front or is it all seated? It looks like it is seated but I wasn't sure if they could remove the front section or so. I'm trying to plan a little road trip over to the August 21st show.
It is all seated, hate this place.
Quotejeez, I'm reaally bumming that i left New England now. the only saving grace is to me not being able to go is that Comcast is the WORST venue I have ever been to. Not that the ampitheater is bad, its the same as all the others, but the lots are total prison camps. Beers will get you arrested. If you park in the venue lot, you WILL NOT get out in a timely manner, I once got stuck there for 3 hrs in the lot getting out after an REM gig. The best lot is next door but easily $40 or more to park.
but... but... how'm I supposed to get happy before the show??
Ready for some ticket prices? You might want to be sitting down for this...
COVERED RESERVED SEATING
US $37.00 - [highlight]US $125.00[/highlight]
OPEN AIR RESERVED SEATING
US $37.00 - US $65.00
GENERAL ADMISSION
US $37.00
LAWN IS GENERAL ADMISSION
US $35.00
QuoteReady for some ticket prices? You might want to be sitting down for this...
COVERED RESERVED SEATING
US $37.00 - [highlight]US $125.00[/highlight]
OPEN AIR RESERVED SEATING
US $37.00 - US $65.00
GENERAL ADMISSION
US $37.00
LAWN IS GENERAL ADMISSION
US $35.00
looks like he may want to be standing up... its cheaper ;)
QuoteReady for some ticket prices? You might want to be sitting down for this...
COVERED RESERVED SEATING
[highlight]US $125.00[/highlight]
It's almost 160/per all in with fees!
QuoteQuoteReady for some ticket prices? You might want to be sitting down for this...
COVERED RESERVED SEATING
[highlight]US $125.00[/highlight]
It's almost 160/per all in with fees!
Yeah, I might try open seating or lawn, though I'm not sure about line of sight or sound. I spent enough money getting 4th row for Birmingham.
What does $37 - $125 mean? Uhh, I'll take the $37 version please.
QuoteWhat does $37 - $125 mean? Uhh, I'll take the $37 version please.
I was at the Comcast Center once, with my brother, for a comedy show (which was awful in its own right). There were some seats with obstructed views, like with a big-ass pillar in your way. I'm guessing those are the $37 reserved under-roof seats.
For $49.50, you can sit on the roof and for $62.95, you can listen from your car in the parking lot. $83.59 gets you a good view of the Jumbotron. $130 gets you front row, but you MUST face the other way. The $280 Mafia Package includes a hooker and blow, but does not include an actual ticket to the show ($150 extra plus STD fee).
QuoteQuoteWhat does $37 - $125 mean? Uhh, I'll take the $37 version please.
I was at the Comcast Center once, with my brother, for a comedy show (which was awful in its own right). There were some seats with obstructed views, like with a big-ass pillar in your way. I'm guessing those are the $37 reserved under-roof seats.
For $49.50, you can sit on the roof and for $62.95, you can listen from your car in the parking lot. $83.59 gets you a good view of the Jumbotron. $130 gets you front row, but you MUST face the other way. The $280 Mafia Package includes a hooker and blow, but does not include an actual ticket to the show ($150 extra plus STD fee).
;D
QuoteHaving seen both the Allman Brothers and Pearl Jam open for Tom Petty I think your fears about set list length are misguided. While both PJ and the ABB play in the 2-3 hour range when they headline their own shows, they were each given pretty much full sets though more like 2 hours. The Allman set at Star Lake in Pittsburgh was unreal seeing one didn't have to sit through the usual 15-20 minute Allman drum trio and Mike Campbell and Benmont with the ABB and Derek and Warren was over the top good. The Pearl Jam/Petty shows were flat out unbelievable. Yes it was strange seeing the Allmans take the stage in sunlight and the place was maybe 20% full at the start but people were literally running to their seats when the Allmans got cooking.
Ouch, that Petty/ABB Star Lake show brings up bad memories as that is the only non-Phish show I can think of that I just could not get tix for...Me and my boy got there when the place opened, scanned the lot especially where the party buses and such were parking and just could not find 2 tix. What a bummer.
You bring up a good point with how Petty's had ABB and PJ open for him and play extended sets, but I would call those shows co-headliner more than either "opening" for Petty. MMJ is a clear opener, and I would be amazed if they play more than an hour. That said, they might play some special sets since they only get an hour