GnR concert: Questions on set times, venue info, etc.
The Dark Canuck
Posts: 6
I'm going to the GnR show next week in Calgary. To those of you who've already been to a show on the tour:
1) What time have all the opening acts gone on stage at? How long was each set? (I realize this may change since the Eagles of Death Metal got booted from the tour.)
2) What time have they stopped beer sales at? If I have to stand around for a couple hours waiting to see Axl and Friends, I'd like a beer or two.
3) From a couple reviews I've read it sounds like the shows go pretty late. I remember when Pearl Jam came through Edmonton in 2005 that there was some issue with a curfew that may or may not have caused them to end abruptly at 11pm. I'd much rather see PJ end late than have Axl start late. How do they get away with the later shows??
Thanks.
1) What time have all the opening acts gone on stage at? How long was each set? (I realize this may change since the Eagles of Death Metal got booted from the tour.)
2) What time have they stopped beer sales at? If I have to stand around for a couple hours waiting to see Axl and Friends, I'd like a beer or two.
3) From a couple reviews I've read it sounds like the shows go pretty late. I remember when Pearl Jam came through Edmonton in 2005 that there was some issue with a curfew that may or may not have caused them to end abruptly at 11pm. I'd much rather see PJ end late than have Axl start late. How do they get away with the later shows??
Thanks.
Post edited by Unknown User on
0
Comments
No offense, but you do realize that I didn't create a post asking about the possibility of a performance.
8:00-8:30 Die Mannequin
9:00-9:30 Suicide Girls
10:00-10:45 Sebastian Bach
11:45-2:00 Guns N' Roses
Beer was stopped at 10:30, though it is entirely up to the venue when they want to stop serving.
As for the shows going late, yeah expect it to end very late, every show on the tour has. How does he get away with it? I think the performers can play as long as they want (assuming it's indoors and there are no noise-bylaws being broken), just that after 11, all arena staff are payed overtime. In other words, it's costing Axl money to start and end so late.
Anyways, enjoy the show. Yeah, it's cheese rock from the 80's, but have a few beers and rock out and it's a fantastic time, I had a blast.
Axl took stage at 11:10pm or so and played untill 1:15 or so
The Beer thing is not universal, it would depend on the arena
Yes it's going to be a late night - but they were very, very good
Untill their will grows tired
everything you need to know is covered there.
"and onward goes this thing of ours."
The Toronto show had a similar schedule....
Expect to be up late!!
It's all worth it though!! I had a (somewhat suprisingly) amazing time at the show as well!
Wow, Axl kept fans waiting an hour between the last act.
Overall, the band sounded ok at best. Axl sounded like shit, that is, the few times when you could actually hear him.
Much musical masturbation was had by all band members. Which I guess would have been alright if it was actually Guns N Roses, but who the fuck are these people? Should have just been backing up axl. But I guess he is getting to old to stay out onstage for longer than 2 songs at a time. Overall I must say I was pretty disappointed with the show overall.
Best part of the show by far was Dizzy Reed's piano solo. Fuckin' AWESOME!!
I went to go see them one time before, in Philly in 2002. If any of you remember that was the show where Axl decided to not show up at all.
So in conclusion, I will never go see Guns N Roses ever again.
I liked the MSG show a lot better than you did, but did not love it either -
And you're right, there was heavy masterbation by the guitar players, and Dizzy Reed's piano solo w/ Angie cover was excellent
I, however, will go see them again, should they re-appear
Untill their will grows tired
-Die Mannequin - 30 min sometime between 8:00 & 9:00 (i missed their set)
-Suicide Girls - 9:00-9:30
-The Trews - 10:15-11:00
-Guns N' Roses - 11:50-2:15
I arrived aroun 9:15 and the Suicide Girls were on stage. All bar areas were closed, don't know if they had been open. People were asking me if I knew where they could get some booze. I heard someone say they weren't serving any alcohol as they didn't want the crowd to get rowdy. I imagine this was in the event Axl didn't show.
and how to do it right
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
consider an hour a short wait...he has gone much longer!
In Cleveland, he came on at the witching hour!
Didn't see many cameras, and security made sure to warn everyone on the way in that anybody taking pictures, even if it was with a cellphone, would have it confiscated.
Untill their will grows tired
I am so greatfull for PJ! ;-)
We are ever so grateful for your brilliant insight but I don't remember anyone asking for it, if you hate this version why bother reading threads about them? Why not go start threads about how much you hate Creed so you can feel real cool!
Ooh, I hit a nerve. Axl, is that you?
I still like GNR's music. I still read about them because Apettite is one of the best rock albums ever. The Axl Rose band is a joke. Everyone knows this, except you. Where is slash? This is like The Who touring without Townsend.
And yes I hate Creed too. That singer is an ass like Axl.