♣♣♣ Official Come Back to Maine in 2014 Thread ♣♣♣

brainjam

I realize that playing Maine is a long shot, but there outdoor areas that they could play such as Scarborough Downs, fair grounds etc... It's a tough sell to play Maine, but pushing it out there can't hurt.

jm257212

brainjam wrote:

I realize that playing Maine is a long shot, but there outdoor areas that they could play such as Scarborough Downs, fair grounds etc... It's a tough sell to play Maine, but pushing it out there can't hurt.

actonplp

I don’t think any place except the Portland or Augusta Civic Centers would be large enough - both currently seat about 6,700, less than half of the capacity of Worcester’s DCU center & those seats sold out fast for the Oct. 15th show. Does anyone know how many seats there will be when the Portland Civic Center renovations are done?

jm257212

Rio

brainjam

I think it's going to add about 2k seats.

RedMosquito02

Love this thread

jm257212

Falling Down

Already going in Maine three times a year for vacations. Can certainly make it four.

RedMosquito02

Falling Down wrote:

Already going in Maine three times a year for vacations. Can certainly make it four.

CantKeepmedown

brainjam wrote:

I realize that playing Maine is a long shot, but there outdoor areas that they could play such as Scarborough Downs, fair grounds etc... It's a tough sell to play Maine, but pushing it out there can't hurt.

I'm pretty sure that they were in talks to play the Oxford defeat back in 96, but things didn't work out, so they turned the Augusta CC instead.

The new CCCC will hold about the same; about 8,000 for concerts. A little small, but doable, I suppose.

The Bangor waterfront has gotten huge acts and seems to be the most likely place. Some huge country acts. Arcade Fire next summer. I haven't heard great things about the venue, but they seem to have no issue getting name to play there.

The eastern prom in Portland (where Mumford&Sons played) would be the best, but least likely. Legit hometown show with great views. And those without tickets could just hangout up in the street to hear it. Would be great!

okblueduck

Bangor waterfront summer of 2014

20 year Anniversary Return to Augusta Civic Center on September 26, 2016

While we are wishing!

RedMosquito02

CantKeepmedown wrote:

brainjam wrote:

I realize that playing Maine is a long shot, but there outdoor areas that they could play such as Scarborough Downs, fair grounds etc... It's a tough sell to play Maine, but pushing it out there can't hurt.

The eastern prom in Portland (where Mumford&Sons played) would be the best, but least likely. Legit hometown show with great views. And those without tickets could just hangout up in the street to hear it. Would be great!

Eastern Prom show would be absolutely ridiculous. Can you imagine how many people would show up for this?!? I would probably drop dead with excitement.

dankind

Old Vaudeville Routine (I think):

Vaudevillian #1: I just got back from Maine, beautiful up there.
Vaudevillian #2: Oh yeah? I got a sister lives up in Maine.
Vaudevillian #1: Oh, really? Bangor?
Vaudevillian #2: (disgusted and outraged) Bang 'er! She's my sister!

bah-dum-crash!

actonplp

dankind wrote:

Old Vaudeville Routine (I think):

Vaudevillian #1: I just got back from Maine, beautiful up there.
Vaudevillian #2: Oh yeah? I got a sister lives up in Maine.
Vaudevillian #1: Oh, really? Bangor?
Vaudevillian #2: (disgusted and outraged) Bang 'er! She's my sister!

bah-dum-crash!

Too funny! :P

I still think an indoor show would be better for Maine. Anyone who lives here knows that if you plan on something outdoors on a certain date, it sure as hell is gonna rain that day. I also would rather enjoy the band without fighting of a mosquito & black fly feeding frenzy!

jm257212

:corn:

actonplp

My Maine Wishlist song :

I wish I was in Portland, Maine, where Pearl Jam played for me.
I wish I was in the front row, near Mike & Eddie V.
I wish I didn't have to drive to Mass. to see their show
To see the band I’d drive for miles, but I'd rather just stay home
I wish I was on Casco Bay, at DiMillo’s before the show
In Maine where I can find my way without paying any tolls

jm257212

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jm257212

jm257212

Bump

actonplp

Maine, the way life should be!