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The venues of the Vote for Change tour 2004

Vedd HeddVedd Hedd Posts: 4,453
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I don't know about you, but I loved these places.  I saw 3 of the shows, and I absolutely loved these venues. 
Reading, PA's Sovereign Center. 
Toledo, OH's Sports Arena
Grand Rapids, MI's DeltaPlex

I doubt there would ever be another tour like this, but you never know.  But these shows were amazing. I love these older, boxy warehouse type arenas.   Did anyone see the other shows? Did you feel the energy of those shows due to those arenas?

Actually, Moline 2014 felt like this too.  
Near to death.
Here to die.
Scared alive.

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    NoloadNoload Monticello, Georgia Posts: 1,630
    I was front row center in Kissimmee.  It was cool.  Similar type venue as you describe.
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    buck502000buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    Moline and the Delta Plex were good but Van Andel in Grand Rapids was the TITS
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    Vedd HeddVedd Hedd Posts: 4,453
    Kissimmee...that was one I wanted to get to, but couldnt.  

    Van Andel in 2006 was awesome. But that was a newer arena.  I like those old barns. :)
    Near to death.
    Here to die.
    Scared alive.
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    go prego pre Posts: 649
    I know they haven't played this venue, but I think the old University of Wisconsin Fieldhouse would fit this mold perfectly. Unfortunately, I think Pearl Jam would literally bring down the upper deck.

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    Hi!Hi! Posts: 3,095
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    buck502000 said:
    Moline and the Delta Plex were good but Van Andel in Grand Rapids was the TITS
    It’s hard to pick between the two GR shows, but I give the edge to the 2004 show. I think PJ wanted to play VanAndel in 2004, I could be wrong, but the powers that be weren’t really in favor of voting for change.

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    buck502000buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    Hi! said:
    buck502000 said:
    Moline and the Delta Plex were good but Van Andel in Grand Rapids was the TITS
    It’s hard to pick between the two GR shows, but I give the edge to the 2004 show. I think PJ wanted to play VanAndel in 2004, I could be wrong, but the powers that be weren’t really in favor of voting for change.
    Come back to GR in 2020!!!!
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    Hi!Hi! Posts: 3,095
    buck502000 said:
    Hi! said:
    buck502000 said:
    Moline and the Delta Plex were good but Van Andel in Grand Rapids was the TITS
    It’s hard to pick between the two GR shows, but I give the edge to the 2004 show. I think PJ wanted to play VanAndel in 2004, I could be wrong, but the powers that be weren’t really in favor of voting for change.
    Come back to GR in 2020!!!!
    +1

    Detroit 2000, Detroit 2003 1-2, Grand Rapids VFC 2004, Philly 2005, Grand Rapids 2006, Detroit 2006, Cleveland 2006, Lollapalooza 2007, Detroit Eddie Solo 2011, Detroit 2014, Chicago 2016 1-2, Chicago 2018 1-2, Ohana Encore 2021 1-2, Chicago Eddie/Earthlings 2022 1-2, Nashville 2022, St. Louis 2022

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    ceskaceska New York Posts: 1,076
    Hear ye, I love the minor league rinks. Was also at Reading. Worcester 2013 was nice too, so no it isn't out of the realm of possibility for them to do "smaller" shows these days, but no an entire tour of minor league rinks is unlikely. I would be happy to see them back in Albany NY one day.

    Canada 2005 was even better. Junior league rinks! Kitchener-London-Hamilton, that was something.
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    AndySlashAndySlash Posts: 3,205
    thunder bay’s ice arena was fun to see the show in, but the lack of a/c certainly was not.
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    buck502000buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    Billboard ranks Van Andel #1 mid-sized Arena in US


    https://vanandelarena.com/news/billboard-ranks-van-andel-arena-1

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    100 Pacer100 Pacer Toronto, ON Posts: 8,512
    Grand Rapids...who knew?!
    To quote the 10C from Newsletter #8: "Please understand we have a lot of members and it is very hard to please everybody. If you are one of those unhappy people...please call 1-900-IDN-TCAR."

    "Me knowing the truth, I can not concur."

    1996: Toronto - 1998: Chicago, Montreal, Barrie - 2000: Montreal, Toronto - 2002: Seattle X2 (Key Arena) - 2003: Cleveland, Buffalo, Toronto, Montreal, Seattle (Benaroya Hall) - 2004: Reading, Toledo, Grand Rapids - 2005: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Quebec City - 2006: Toronto X2, Albany, Hartford, Grand Rapids, Cleveland - 2007: Chicago (Vic Theatre) - 2008: NYC X2, Hartford, Mansfield X2 - 2009: Toronto, Chicago X2, Seattle X2, Philadelphia X4 - 2010: Columbus, Noblesville, Cleveland, Buffalo, Hartford - 2011: Montreal, Toronto X2, Ottawa, Hamilton - 2012: Missoula - 2013: London, Chicago, Buffalo, Hartford - 2014: Detroit, Moline - 2015: NYC (Global Citizen Festival) - 2016: Greenville, Toronto X2, Chicago 1 - 2017: Brooklyn (RRHOF Induction) - 2018: Chicago 1, Boston 1 - 2022: Fresno, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto, NYC, Camden - 2023: St. Paul X2, Austin X2 - 2024: Vancouver X2, Portland, Sacramento, Noblesville, Philadelphia X2, Baltimore
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    buck502000buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    100 Pacer said:
    Grand Rapids...who knew?!
    Nice!!! And let’s kick out all the old-timers from the front row.... haha 😆 
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    100 Pacer100 Pacer Toronto, ON Posts: 8,512
    buck502000 said:
    100 Pacer said:
    Grand Rapids...who knew?!
    Nice!!! And let’s kick out all the old-timers from the front row.... haha 😆 
    Guilty as charged.
    To quote the 10C from Newsletter #8: "Please understand we have a lot of members and it is very hard to please everybody. If you are one of those unhappy people...please call 1-900-IDN-TCAR."

    "Me knowing the truth, I can not concur."

    1996: Toronto - 1998: Chicago, Montreal, Barrie - 2000: Montreal, Toronto - 2002: Seattle X2 (Key Arena) - 2003: Cleveland, Buffalo, Toronto, Montreal, Seattle (Benaroya Hall) - 2004: Reading, Toledo, Grand Rapids - 2005: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Quebec City - 2006: Toronto X2, Albany, Hartford, Grand Rapids, Cleveland - 2007: Chicago (Vic Theatre) - 2008: NYC X2, Hartford, Mansfield X2 - 2009: Toronto, Chicago X2, Seattle X2, Philadelphia X4 - 2010: Columbus, Noblesville, Cleveland, Buffalo, Hartford - 2011: Montreal, Toronto X2, Ottawa, Hamilton - 2012: Missoula - 2013: London, Chicago, Buffalo, Hartford - 2014: Detroit, Moline - 2015: NYC (Global Citizen Festival) - 2016: Greenville, Toronto X2, Chicago 1 - 2017: Brooklyn (RRHOF Induction) - 2018: Chicago 1, Boston 1 - 2022: Fresno, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto, NYC, Camden - 2023: St. Paul X2, Austin X2 - 2024: Vancouver X2, Portland, Sacramento, Noblesville, Philadelphia X2, Baltimore
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    JC29866JC29866 Chicago Posts: 80
    I agree, Grand Rapids 2004 is one of my most memorable shows, because of the setting.  Ed commented onstage about the warehouse-type building, calling it “nondescript.”  Also, Tim Robbins was in the hallway signing people up to vote. 
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    Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 12,479
    The sound at Reading was awful.  Worst sounding PJ show.  I seem to remember the PA crapping out. Gob Roberts was so bad they blew the stacks!
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