Weird Al

oftenreading
oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
edited September 2015 in Other Music
So, has anyone ever seen Weird Al in concert? Apparently he will be touring with a date in Vancouver in September. I didn't actually know he even played live; I thought is was albums and videos. I'm thinking it might be entertaining but it would require some traveling and a night in a hotel, so not sure if it is worth it or not.
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  • red mos
    red mos Posts: 4,953
    edited January 2015
    AL is great live. Seen him twice. actually gonna hit up the show in August. He plays songs from all albums. You can tell what song is coming from the costume he has on. His shows are fun. He also signs autographs after the show. He doesn't announce it on stage, but just follow the crowd out the door by his bus. He will sign stuff, and take a picture with you. Very cool down to earth guy.
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  • Brain of Dave
    Brain of Dave Posts: 149
    edited February 2015
    I've been told that my vocals sound like Weird Al. I can kind of hear it at times, but I ain't trying to get a laugh. He's an amazing talent and I took it as a compliment, but I prefer music that bums me out.
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  • rockpants
    rockpants BC Posts: 838
    (My brain is foggy from lack of sleep right now. Apologies for the pedantic tone of this post.)
    The upcoming Vancouver show will be my 3rd time seeing him. Al's shows are a high quality production, seamless, and there's never a dull moment. There are costume changes, videos, & crowd interaction. I think it's worth it - full disclosure, I bought the top tier VIP ticket - but I understand being apprehensive given the need to come over from the island.
    Hope you decide to make the trip, though!
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,705
    Haven't seen him, but I imagine he would put on a great show - he is all about entertainment. :) I was thinking about going myself... just been spending so much on concert tix lately....
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  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    Thanks everyone for your thoughts. As I was dithering about getting the Weird Al tickets, someone gave me tickets to Mark Knopfler, which is also in Vancouver just two days later. Since I can't stay the week in Vancouver, and it doesn't make sense to go over twice, I guess I have to give Weird Al a pass this time.
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  • Cob
    Cob Posts: 858
    He's playing in Austin 8/20/2015 and I am going, I am a big fan of his from when I was kid!
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,705
    Al and Gwen Stefani at the Grammys.

    :rofl::rofl:



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  • red mos
    red mos Posts: 4,953
    LOL!
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  • CopperTom
    CopperTom Posts: 3,149
    Grabbed a ticket to his 2022 tour.  Local show plus on a Saturday.  Can't go wrong.
  • Johnny Abruzzo
    Johnny Abruzzo Philly Posts: 12,389
    A song entirely in palindromes. Legend.

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  • ST66483
    ST66483 Posts: 891
    Got tickets for this tour too for my son and I.  Should be a fun show.