Excitement Level For Possible 2020 U.S. Stadium “Tour?”

faithful2you

Indifferent (pun intended) - Might see me there.

I think it's easier for everyone involved (band and crew) when they do stadiums.   I've seen all 5 Wrigley shows and the excitement has kind of worn off.   2016 my reserved seats for both nights were so far back and to the side both nights I almost wish I had only gone one night and given someone else the opportunity to have them the second night.   The thrill of stadiums for me has passed.   It would have to be the right date and day of the week to go for me but I wouldn't go out of my way to go.     

JimmyV

Excited - I’m there, but been there, done that.

It is important to remember, short of comments by one radio DJ in Chicago, we have no indication yet that they plan to play ballparks in 2020.

bbiggs

Excited - I’m there, but been there, done that.

JimmyV said:

It is important to remember, short of comments by one radio DJ in Chicago, we have no indication yet that they plan to play ballparks in 2020.

100% agreed. An all stadium run is completely speculative, but would seem like a plausible outcome based on recent trends. I hope to be “wowed” with an arena/shed tour. 

mcgruff10

Indifferent (pun intended) - Might see me there.

Did they last play a shed in 2011?

RoleModelsinBlood31

Indifferent (pun intended) - Might see me there.

Like everyone else I hope they do arenas and not stadiums.  I won’t go unless they’re near me if they do stadiums again, and there’s not much of a chance of that since I’m in tx.  I’d love them to do arenas in places around the country so I can make a vacation out of it.  I have no problem doing that for arenas, but having done stadiums for a lot of different bands in the last decade, I think the novelty has sort of worn off on me.

stuckinline

Not excited at all - Highly unlikely I attend.

faithful2you said:

I think it's easier for everyone involved (band and crew) when they do stadiums.   I've seen all 5 Wrigley shows and the excitement has kind of worn off.   2016 my reserved seats for both nights were so far back and to the side both nights I almost wish I had only gone one night and given someone else the opportunity to have them the second night.   The thrill of stadiums for me has passed.   It would have to be the right date and day of the week to go for me but I wouldn't go out of my way to go.     

Just curious on why you think it's easier for everyone involved (band and crew) when they do stadiums? Im'm not trying to be a smart ass, just trying to understand why they would prefer stadium venues.
Thank you in advance.

Zod

Indifferent (pun intended) - Might see me there.

I'd probably do the usual. GA or bust.

I don't like being further back at stadiums, but they're pretty fund if you've got a decent spot in the pit.   For me showing up around 4pm usually gets me somewhere in the middle about 15 people back.   It's a little tedious waiting (especially if it's cooking hot outside), but worth it.

I get what the band are doing.   They seem to try and do shows in different regions.  They don't do enough shows to play close to everyone, but if they play a handful of different regions, then people only have to travel medium far instead of super far.    If they don't have it in them to do serious touring, then I think it makes sense to do it this way.    Tentpole locations that aren't awful to travel too.   Stadium shows to deal with the demand for tickets.   I don't think they could do arenas with the small amount of tour dates.   Ticket demand would be brutal.

bootlegger10

Indifferent (pun intended) - Might see me there.

mcgruff10 said:

Did they last play a shed in 2011?

Yep.  2010 they played a shed in Indy.  

CantKeepmedown

Excited - I’m there, but been there, done that.

stuckinline said:

faithful2you said:

I think it's easier for everyone involved (band and crew) when they do stadiums.   I've seen all 5 Wrigley shows and the excitement has kind of worn off.   2016 my reserved seats for both nights were so far back and to the side both nights I almost wish I had only gone one night and given someone else the opportunity to have them the second night.   The thrill of stadiums for me has passed.   It would have to be the right date and day of the week to go for me but I wouldn't go out of my way to go.     

Just curious on why you think it's easier for everyone involved (band and crew) when they do stadiums? Im'm not trying to be a smart ass, just trying to understand why they would prefer stadium venues.
Thank you in advance.

I think basically fewer shows = less travel and less time away from family. Less work for the crew to set up and break down.  They can make as much money and sell as many tickets from 6-8 stadiums than 15-20 arenas.  And if they do it like 2018, they do it over the course of 4 weekends as opposed to being gone for 4-6 weeks.  

mace1229

Indifferent (pun intended) - Might see me there.

Depends on the timing really. Last one was the beginning of the school year which is always difficult to take off. And during the holiday weekends is always more expensive. I had tons of fun in Wrigley, but I don't think I can miss the second week of school again, and drop about $1400 for 2 shows

jmug23

Indifferent (pun intended) - Might see me there.

I voted indifferent. I’ve seen Boston, Wrigley, Safeco and  Missoula. All were fun but ready for something different.  That being said, I still love the band and I’m sure I’d still end up going to one of them.  

tschav

Extremely excited - Best thing ever. I’m there!!

As long as the stadiums include some new cities, and a (rain-free) Wrigley visit, absolutely. Just hope there are enough dates to go on a mini-tour with them and not stops separated by weeks.

I’d be more interested in Alpine/Gorge/Red Rocks but I’ll take whatever we get in 2020.

Zod

Indifferent (pun intended) - Might see me there.

JimmyV said:

I don't think I get the same thrill from arenas that other people seem to.

I think it's less about the thrill of arenas, and more so about sheer size of Stadium shows (lineups for everything, over 2/3rd of the seats being further back than the worst seat in an arena)... that kind of stuff.   I didn't really notice until right after the 2018 PJ shows.   I'd seen a string of stadium shows and got used to them.  Then I saw the Foo Fighers play an Arena in Vancouver.    No lineups, lots of room, and it felt so small.    I don't recall an arena feeling small before... lol.

mace1229

Indifferent (pun intended) - Might see me there.

I’ve enjoyed all the stadium shows, but I’ve always had decent enough seats.
My biggest beef with the stadium tour are lack of choices. If I can’t make one of 3 weekends work to travel, then I can’t see them. I will probably only travel once per tour either way, more shows means more choices and better chances of it happening.

jacquelynca

Excited - I’m there, but been there, done that.

If they do, can they add Rickey Henderson Field in Oakland ;-). Seriously though excited for any US tour, just wanna see them again

Ledbetterman10

Excited - I’m there, but been there, done that.

I’d rather a stadium show on a weekend in the Summer than an arena show on a Tuesday in October or November. 

mcgruff10

Indifferent (pun intended) - Might see me there.

Ledbetterman10 said:

I’d rather a stadium show on a weekend in the Summer than an arena show on a Tuesday in October or November. 

Why can’t we have both?

Lerxst1992

Indifferent (pun intended) - Might see me there.

If they play Grand Canyon I’m there!

bbiggs

Excited - I’m there, but been there, done that.

mcgruff10 said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

I’d rather a stadium show on a weekend in the Summer than an arena show on a Tuesday in October or November. 

Why can’t we have both?

Amen

rummy

Extremely excited - Best thing ever. I’m there!!

Excited for any show/venue but it'd pretty much have to be in Seattle (or Vancouver - which is never going to happen in a stadium) for me to attend.