The Mansfield shows are gonna kick MSG in the ass...

There's always a sleeper show in every tour where it takes place ina city nobody is expecting but at least from a setlist perspective the show looks incredible - sometimes that even winds up where the band is also just totally on - like in Grand Rapids. Maybe that also happened in Columbia this time around, but I will say that pretty much everyone on this board seemed to think Hartford was one of the shorter and perhaps less inspired shows in 06, maybe because it was cold out. So Hartford could be due a great show tonight. Then again, it is sandwiched between 2 of their absolute favorite cities to play and there's gotta be some post-MSG letdown.

As for which shows are better, come on people. You've all listened to 200 bootlegs like I have and for the most part the boys are so tight on everything they're doing it all boils down to people's personal preferences on a setlist and the energy in the building. For me, I look at the MSG I setlist and still can't believe how lucky I was to be there. Someone else might think it's pedestrian because they wanted to see them pull out Bee Girl (sometimes I think when your expectations are that high you've been to too many shows). But every show is a great show. These guys love playing, and tour infrequently enough but have been doing it long enough to really cherish every time they're out there. They totally play each show as though it's their last.

Bathgate66 wrote:

Went to both Camdens.
The newcomer takes me on his extra 10C ticket.
Shackles wins the tiucket lottery - we are first row on the railing in front of Mikey.
Mikey threw me a pic and was laughing at us all show long.
Great interaction.
Went To Both MSGs.
These Shows were Legendary.
They will both go down in history as some of the most energetic shows to date.
The place was electric and kinetic all in one.
Going to Both Mansfields

Lets see if these Boston area shows are what they are cracked up to be.
If the highlight of these shows involves bringing up Theo Epstein up onstage to jam along for even flow, then so be it. :rolleyes: They will have to do something else to top Ace Frehely and CJ Ramone in The Worlds Most Famous Arena & The "Lets Go Rangers"..... chants that filled the Garden .......



we'll see if these shows are any better then MSG / NYC shows , or Philly for that matter.

i would not be to proud of a chant for the lamest major sport on the planet. chant away