Official Sea.Hear.Now Fest Roll Call

Loujoe

I appreciate cautious optimism.
Gives us a little hope and maybe a smile.

Don't call security when I'm holding you on a crowded dance floor...Bruce ok'd it!!!!

on2legs

Loujoe said:

I appreciate cautious optimism.
Gives us a little hope and maybe a smile.

Don't call security when I'm holding you on a crowded dance floor...Bruce ok'd it!!!!

😀

That’s why he’s The Boss!

mcgruff10

https://www.nj.com/entertainment/2020/05/when-will-concerts-return-a-legendary-nj-promoter-unpacks-an-industry-in-crisis.html

First, the burning question: When do you think concerts will return? Is the industry still holding out hope for the fall or is everyone already looking to 2021?

“It's a moving target almost every day. A few months ago, the industry sort of unanimously thought ‘OK, this will all be over by the summer and we'll have a normal summer.’ But it got worse, not better. A few weeks ago, most agents, managers and bands had pretty much given up on most of the summer, started saying ‘maybe we can get some outdoor shows in August, September.’ Now in the last couple of days, some people still hold out hope for late fall, for November and December. But most people have thrown in the towel, meaning they don't really think shows will be back until 2021. I don't think there's any real reason to believe that there can be national tours until 2021 or until a vaccine is there.

The biggest New Jersey music festival still on the books for 2020 is Asbury Park’s Sea Hear Now festival in September, with Pearl Jam headlining and tens of thousands of people expected. That seems unlikely now, yes?

“Yeah, pretty unlikely.”

Some industry folks have suggested smaller venues could reopen sooner with social distancing measures put in place. Possible or pipe dream?

“Maybe not forever, but for a long time, there's not going to be GA (standing room) shows. I don't know if we'll ever see them again. Shows will belong in theaters big and small. That could really help NJPAC, the State Theatre, Bergen PAC. With reserved seats, you can lay it out so that there is social distancing. 

on2legs

mcgruff10 said:

https://www.nj.com/entertainment/2020/05/when-will-concerts-return-a-legendary-nj-promoter-unpacks-an-industry-in-crisis.html

First, the burning question: When do you think concerts will return? Is the industry still holding out hope for the fall or is everyone already looking to 2021?

“It's a moving target almost every day. A few months ago, the industry sort of unanimously thought ‘OK, this will all be over by the summer and we'll have a normal summer.’ But it got worse, not better. A few weeks ago, most agents, managers and bands had pretty much given up on most of the summer, started saying ‘maybe we can get some outdoor shows in August, September.’ Now in the last couple of days, some people still hold out hope for late fall, for November and December. But most people have thrown in the towel, meaning they don't really think shows will be back until 2021. I don't think there's any real reason to believe that there can be national tours until 2021 or until a vaccine is there.

The biggest New Jersey music festival still on the books for 2020 is Asbury Park’s Sea Hear Now festival in September, with Pearl Jam headlining and tens of thousands of people expected. That seems unlikely now, yes?

“Yeah, pretty unlikely.”

Some industry folks have suggested smaller venues could reopen sooner with social distancing measures put in place. Possible or pipe dream?

“Maybe not forever, but for a long time, there's not going to be GA (standing room) shows. I don't know if we'll ever see them again. Shows will belong in theaters big and small. That could really help NJPAC, the State Theatre, Bergen PAC. With reserved seats, you can lay it out so that there is social distancing. 

I think this is a pretty good guess as to how things will go. Other than the part about never having GA shows again.  That seems a little over the top.  Even with seats you're pretty much elbow to elbow with everyone and packed in like sardines in most venues.

on2legs

Who's hanging in there for 2021?

GlowGirl

on2legs said:

Who's hanging in there for 2021?

I am. My tickets were paid for upfront. Might as well hold on to them.

Loujoe

Me!

GlowGirl

I am so looking forward to this show. It feels so far away. But at least it is a confirmed date. I have two other shows I am waiting to hear new dates for. I hope we get the new tour schedule soon. 

pledgeagrievance

Canceled my tickets before the rescheduling. I think I’ll wait a little closer to secure tickets. I didnt want my money tied up for 14 months. Let’s just say I splurged and bought 2 tix out of my normal price range 

JM144705

I'm mad I didn't get tickets before Pearl Jam was announced at the cheaper rate. I'll probably still get tickets and just spend more than I want to.

on2legs

😀 Updated lineup announcement coming Thursday:

GlowGirl

Right now, I would have been looking forward to going this weekend. Another year to wait.

RatherStarved

Anyone want to speculate on who the new artists will be? More fun to talk about that than when the vaccine will be ready.  So for fun and based on nothing, I’ll throw out the Chili Peppers.

on2legs

New adds to the lineup!

on2legs

on2legs

I wonder if Patti Scialfa’s husband will show up?

EB218946

I am going!  Got My VIP tixs.  

on2legs

EB218946 said:

I am going!  Got My VIP tixs.  

I’m pumped... 1 year to go 😂

mcgruff10

smashing pumpkins.....meh

on2legs

mcgruff10 said:

smashing pumpkins.....meh

Don’t worry... didn’t you get the Ultimate VIP package?  You can chill in the lounge during their set.