Elton John Farewell tour

vaggar99
vaggar99 San Diego USA Posts: 3,431
in Other Music
if you get a chance to see a show on this tour, go!!!  The visuals they have created for some of the songs are very nice.  Band sounds fantastic of course.

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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,975
    edited December 2018
    I really really wish I could bring myself to spend that much on a concert, because I love Elton John a lot and would love to see him, but I just can't. The cheapest ticket is $255 FFS. I won't pay that just on principle alone.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • Thirty Bills Unpaid
    Thirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    PJ_Soul said:
    I really really wish I could bring myself to spend that much on a concert, because I love Elton John a lot and would love to see him, but I just can't. The cheapest ticket is $255 FFS. I won't pay that just on principle alone.

    Where would you go see him? I didn't think he was coming anywhere near us?
    "My brain's a good brain!"
  • vaggar99
    vaggar99 San Diego USA Posts: 3,431
    PJ_Soul said:
    I really really wish I could bring myself to spend that much on a concert, because I love Elton John a lot and would love to see him, but I just can't. The cheapest ticket is $255 FFS. I won't pay that just on principle alone.
    i got my tickets free (don't ask).  they were probably about $400 a piece.   i would not have paid that before the show, but after having been, i think i would probably would now.
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,812
    vaggar99 said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    I really really wish I could bring myself to spend that much on a concert, because I love Elton John a lot and would love to see him, but I just can't. The cheapest ticket is $255 FFS. I won't pay that just on principle alone.
    i got my tickets free (don't ask).  they were probably about $400 a piece.   i would not have paid that before the show, but after having been, i think i would probably would now.
    What a great opportunity. Enjoy!

    Who, what a run Elton has had.  Fantastic, Capt.!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,674
    Sold out here in my town... Don't wanna look what the second hand prices are :ohstop:
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • vaggar99
    vaggar99 San Diego USA Posts: 3,431
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Sold out here in my town... Don't wanna look what the second hand prices are :ohstop:
    the centerpoint of the show is a giant screen thats integrated into the stage.  so anything directly in front of the stage will be excellent, even the nosebleeds
  • Zod
    Zod Posts: 10,970
    PJ_Soul said:
    I really really wish I could bring myself to spend that much on a concert, because I love Elton John a lot and would love to see him, but I just can't. The cheapest ticket is $255 FFS. I won't pay that just on principle alone.
    I think we skipped 2 or 3 tours because tickets were $200+.   The last time he came around, he played Victoria, and for us, that saves us so much travel cost (ferries+hotel) we decided to go.

    I'm in this mood.   With some of the legendary artists that I haven't seen.  At this stage it's pony up or never see them :(   What I paid to see the upcoming stones tour is past ludicrous, but if I don't go, I never will :(
  • CantKeepmedown
    CantKeepmedown Portland, Maine Posts: 3,129
    I saw him last winter with my wife.  Spent $350 on a pair of good seats which I normally would never do, even for PJ, but I have dragged her to at least 20 PJ shows, so she deserved it.  I actually had a great time.  He has a catalog full of hits and he plays them well.  Sounded great. Would definitely recommend trying to see him.  I couldn't believe how much I enjoyed it. And my wife cried, danced, and could not have been happier.  
  • Thirty Bills Unpaid
    Thirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    I really really wish I could bring myself to spend that much on a concert, because I love Elton John a lot and would love to see him, but I just can't. The cheapest ticket is $255 FFS. I won't pay that just on principle alone.

    Where would you go see him? I didn't think he was coming anywhere near us?

    Never mind. I checked and two dates in Vancouver. Both sold out I see. Tickets astronomical.

    Screw it. Dang.
    "My brain's a good brain!"
  • helplessdancer
    helplessdancer Posts: 5,293
    i bot an upper level facing the stage ticket for $93 including fees. for 2019. get them when they go on sale people! hello face value!
    i already went once in 2018 paid $300(fees included-up close -mom wanted to go and i wasn't sitting her in the upper level lol)
    it's an incredible great 3 hour show. nothing to complain about at all....
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,975
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    I really really wish I could bring myself to spend that much on a concert, because I love Elton John a lot and would love to see him, but I just can't. The cheapest ticket is $255 FFS. I won't pay that just on principle alone.

    Where would you go see him? I didn't think he was coming anywhere near us?
    His final tour is coming to Vancouver in September. There are still tickets if you're interested!
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,975
    edited December 2018
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    I really really wish I could bring myself to spend that much on a concert, because I love Elton John a lot and would love to see him, but I just can't. The cheapest ticket is $255 FFS. I won't pay that just on principle alone.

    Where would you go see him? I didn't think he was coming anywhere near us?

    Never mind. I checked and two dates in Vancouver. Both sold out I see. Tickets astronomical.

    Screw it. Dang.
    Oh, I didn't see this. :) Dude, it's not sold out. Both nights still have tix available. Still tons of good (floor and 100 level) face value tix for under $300 after fees and taxes. According to some people, that's totally worth it. ;)
    Post edited by PJ_Soul on
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • dr122931
    dr122931 Posts: 464
    Saw him Sunday in Houston. Amazing show.  I’ve seen him 4-5 times and he consistently puts on an excellent show.  Great visual show and his band is great.  Worth the 300/ticket.  he plays about 2 hours and 45 minutes.  Appears to be the same setlist every night, but everyone in the building knows 90% of the set.  

    If anyone is going, he comes on about 5 minutes after ticket time so get there early and get cocktails. 
  • Thirty Bills Unpaid
    Thirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    PJ_Soul said:
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    I really really wish I could bring myself to spend that much on a concert, because I love Elton John a lot and would love to see him, but I just can't. The cheapest ticket is $255 FFS. I won't pay that just on principle alone.

    Where would you go see him? I didn't think he was coming anywhere near us?

    Never mind. I checked and two dates in Vancouver. Both sold out I see. Tickets astronomical.

    Screw it. Dang.
    Oh, I didn't see this. :) Dude, it's not sold out. Both nights still have tix available. Still tons of good (floor and 100 level) face value tix for under $300 after fees and taxes. According to some people, that's totally worth it. ;)
    Maybe it’s me? I’m not seeing anything for under $300.
    "My brain's a good brain!"
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,975
    edited December 2018
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    I really really wish I could bring myself to spend that much on a concert, because I love Elton John a lot and would love to see him, but I just can't. The cheapest ticket is $255 FFS. I won't pay that just on principle alone.

    Where would you go see him? I didn't think he was coming anywhere near us?

    Never mind. I checked and two dates in Vancouver. Both sold out I see. Tickets astronomical.

    Screw it. Dang.
    Oh, I didn't see this. :) Dude, it's not sold out. Both nights still have tix available. Still tons of good (floor and 100 level) face value tix for under $300 after fees and taxes. According to some people, that's totally worth it. ;)
    Maybe it’s me? I’m not seeing anything for under $300.
    Oh, I'm just searching for singles - that's probably the difference. That's always the best way to get the best tickets for the least amount of money. I rarely attend big shows with another person anymore, lol. ;) I also have no prob going with a friend and separating when it's time to take our seats. I don't give a shit if I'm next to someone I know during a great show. I don't want to talk to anyone anyhow - I'm too busy enjoying the performance.
    Post edited by PJ_Soul on
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • PJNB
    PJNB Posts: 13,890
    Indian Sunset stole the show for me. What an epic song. 
  • vaggar99
    vaggar99 San Diego USA Posts: 3,431
    dr122931 said:
    Saw him Sunday in Houston. Amazing show.  I’ve seen him 4-5 times and he consistently puts on an excellent show.  Great visual show and his band is great.  Worth the 300/ticket.  he plays about 2 hours and 45 minutes.  Appears to be the same setlist every night, but everyone in the building knows 90% of the set.  

    If anyone is going, he comes on about 5 minutes after ticket time so get there early and get cocktails. 
    i was there! and your take is 100% accurate.

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