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

CantKeepmedown

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

tempo_n_groove said:

JimmyV said:

tempo_n_groove said:

NDJeff7 said:

Not sure I've seen this mentioned, but even though Fenway was enjoyable last year, the curfew really took away from both shows. The encores felt rushed and 3-4 songs got scratched each night. Once we got past 10pm you could see Ed checking the clock on the side of the stage. I'd much rather see them in an arena where there isn't a hard 10:30 curfew.

Orrrrr go on earlier?

This.

Tickets said 6:30 for a reason. Bands that play Fenway often start earlier than they do in other venues. PJ has struggled with that. 

Guess what asshole was in their seat at 7 thinking they were coming on early?

THIS GUY!!!  lol

Oh my God, this!  I remember chugging our drinks down and telling my wife we needed to hurry and be in our seats by 7 at least.  Which we did.  As did many others.  And then we just sat there.  It really took a lot of steam out of things, IMO. 

I feel like they came out much earlier in 2016, but I may be wrong. I know it was still pretty sunny out but it was also 3.5 weeks earlier.  

ceska

My excitement is tempered by the ticket prices, not the possible venues. Gone are the days of going to 4-6 shows,a) because they don't play as many nearby me, and b) the prices are too much for me to justify over and over.

As for venues, I will take a ballpark over a "shed" any day of the year. Even for faraway seats. I was in the upper deck in Philly for The Who this past May and it sounded fantastic up there.  I haven't been to a shed show in a long time and hope to never go to one again.  I am also down for arena shows.

ehbacon

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

If the band is playing within a 6 hour radius, I'm there. I would prefer it to be in a new sport this time though. Fiserv Forum is a great place in Milwaukee, would be a nice alternative to Wrigley.

Zod

Indifferent (pun intended) - Might see me there.

ceska said:

My excitement is tempered by the ticket prices, not the possible venues. Gone are the days of going to 4-6 shows,a) because they don't play as many nearby me, and b) the prices are too much for me to justify over and over.

As for venues, I will take a ballpark over a "shed" any day of the year. Even for faraway seats. I was in the upper deck in Philly for The Who this past May and it sounded fantastic up there.  I haven't been to a shed show in a long time and hope to never go to one again.  I am also down for arena shows.

What's a shed?

ceska

Partially covered amphitheaters - Saratoga, Camden, etc.

F Me In The Brain

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

She Shed
https://youtu.be/Ffs4gSJjjV4

JimmyV

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

My only problem with sheds is that they aren't particularly convenient. Mansfield, for example, is a pain to get in and out of. Plus, there are no bars or restaurants around for pregaming. Tailgating can be fun but nothing beats a few drinks in a fun bar right across the street from the venue.

Merkin Baller

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

JimmyV said:

My only problem with sheds is that they aren't particularly convenient. Mansfield, for example, is a pain to get in and out of. Plus, there are no bars or restaurants around for pregaming. Tailgating can be fun but nothing beats a few drinks in a fun bar right across the street from the venue.

I'm so grateful PJ hasn't played there since '08.

cincybearcat

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

josevolution said:

cincybearcat said:

dimitrispearljam said:

if i have the money, and vacations days i go anywhere..i dont care fior the venue,or the city..i dont have the luxury to play in my country so im not picky,,i wanna see the band..rest are details means nothing to me.
money and days off work available..and i go whereever the band can plug in and play a show.

I agree.  I have preferences, but the only things that matter are:
1) Can I get the time off work
2) Can I take my family or is it an ok time to be away
3) Do I have the $

If I have 3 Yes's....I'll be there no matter the type of venue.  Though I guess for some venues I will work harder at getting a yes for #1 or #2.

Nah I use to feel like this , I’ve passed on a lot of PJ shows in the last 10 yrs didn’t even try for MSG or Fenway the last time they played those venues.

Totally understand. But for me, I'd be mad at myself in the morning if I skipped a show I could have made. To each their own! Hope you get a show you want to hit this year!

bbiggs

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

JimmyV said:

My only problem with sheds is that they aren't particularly convenient. Mansfield, for example, is a pain to get in and out of. Plus, there are no bars or restaurants around for pregaming. Tailgating can be fun but nothing beats a few drinks in a fun bar right across the street from the venue.

You’re right about lack of convenience. I would trade the convenience of Wrigley for Alpine Valley though. There’s no way that happens in 2020 unfortunately. 

Bednarz42

If my math is correct, since 2014 PJ has played/scheduled 63 international dates and 41 US dates.  These numbers include the upcoming Europe tour.  Also, excluded the Rock and roll hall of fame show.

Appear to favor not playing the US as much for whatever reason. 

Lerxst1992

Indifferent (pun intended) - Might see me there.

Bednarz42 said:

If my math is correct, since 2014 PJ has played/scheduled 63 international dates and 41 US dates.  These numbers include the upcoming Europe tour.  Also, excluded the Rock and roll hall of fame show.

Appear to favor not playing the US as much for whatever reason. 

I'm one of the louder crybabies that say they never play enough USA shows and when they do it's too many stadiums.

But you are carving out the rather large 2013 USA tour and the rumored 2020 Fall US Tour from that analysis 

To be fair I think we need to include the 2013 and possible upcoming Fall US dates . The result would be much more usa dates IIRC 

Lerxst1992

Indifferent (pun intended) - Might see me there.

ceska said:

My excitement is tempered by the ticket prices, not the possible venues. Gone are the days of going to 4-6 shows,a) because they don't play as many nearby me, and b) the prices are too much for me to justify over and over.

As for venues, I will take a ballpark over a "shed" any day of the year. Even for faraway seats. I was in the upper deck in Philly for The Who this past May and it sounded fantastic up there.  I haven't been to a shed show in a long time and hope to never go to one again.  I am also down for arena shows.

I got a green support post you can stare at for 3 hours at Fenway or Wrigley if you like.

As bad as some sheds are nothing is worse than obstructed view with zero warning. 

Abe Froman

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

I would definitely try and go to one stadium show (chicago?) but I absolutely hope they do more than 6-8 US shows soon.  I had a blast at all the Wrigely shows but it would be nice to see them here in STL or a drive over to KC.

Edit:  If they do continue these very short stadium runs (wrigley) one of these times I know I won't be able to pull off the trip.  My wife and I got lucky we were able to do chicago in the past.  

Bednarz42

Lerxst1992 said:

Bednarz42 said:

If my math is correct, since 2014 PJ has played/scheduled 63 international dates and 41 US dates.  These numbers include the upcoming Europe tour.  Also, excluded the Rock and roll hall of fame show.

Appear to favor not playing the US as much for whatever reason. 

I'm one of the louder crybabies that say they never play enough USA shows and when they do it's too many stadiums.

But you are carving out the rather large 2013 USA tour and the rumored 2020 Fall US Tour from that analysis 

To be fair I think we need to include the 2013 and possible upcoming Fall US dates . The result would be much more usa dates IIRC 

If you take it all the way back to 2010.

US - 85
International - 108

RoleModelsinBlood31

Indifferent (pun intended) - Might see me there.

I don’t mind sheds but maybe that’s because I grew up going to spac all the time and that has one of the best pre-party-out-by-a-stream-and-picnic-tables-starting-at-noon setup that I’ve ever experienced at a venue.  I’m not one to turn down 14 beers and some shrooms before the sun even goes down.

PB11041

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

Bednarz42 said:

Lerxst1992 said:

Bednarz42 said:

If my math is correct, since 2014 PJ has played/scheduled 63 international dates and 41 US dates.  These numbers include the upcoming Europe tour.  Also, excluded the Rock and roll hall of fame show.

Appear to favor not playing the US as much for whatever reason. 

I'm one of the louder crybabies that say they never play enough USA shows and when they do it's too many stadiums.

But you are carving out the rather large 2013 USA tour and the rumored 2020 Fall US Tour from that analysis 

To be fair I think we need to include the 2013 and possible upcoming Fall US dates . The result would be much more usa dates IIRC 

If you take it all the way back to 2010.

US - 85
International - 108

you could call all the way back to 2008, it is a stark number.

Gov't Mule played 70 shows in the US alone this year, and also went to Europe etc.

F Me In The Brain

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

Bednarz42 said:

Lerxst1992 said:

Bednarz42 said:

If my math is correct, since 2014 PJ has played/scheduled 63 international dates and 41 US dates.  These numbers include the upcoming Europe tour.  Also, excluded the Rock and roll hall of fame show.

Appear to favor not playing the US as much for whatever reason. 

I'm one of the louder crybabies that say they never play enough USA shows and when they do it's too many stadiums.

But you are carving out the rather large 2013 USA tour and the rumored 2020 Fall US Tour from that analysis 

To be fair I think we need to include the 2013 and possible upcoming Fall US dates . The result would be much more usa dates IIRC 

If you take it all the way back to 2010.

US - 85
International - 108

Clearly those of us in the US would want them to play much more here...but the US is one country...the rest of the world is a pretty big place. 

I feel badly for people in areas they just don't go within the US...when was the last time they played in CA?  2013?

Merkin Baller

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

F Me In The Brain said:

Clearly those of us in the US would want them to play much more here...but the US is one country...the rest of the world is a pretty big place. 

I feel badly for people in areas they just don't go within the US...when was the last time they played in CA?  2013?

Correct... with the exception of the 2 Seattle Home Shows in '18, they haven't played the West Coast at all since 2013.

Indifference71

Indifferent (pun intended) - Might see me there.

If they played Wrigley again, I'd obviously be there....would never pass up a chance to see PJ and sleep in my own bed.  But yeah, definitely not going to travel for a ballpark show.  Looked at flights to Europe for the summer and holy shit....that idea went away really quick.  Really hoping for a US arena tour at some point next year.