How far would you travel to see a band live in person?
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How far would you travel to see a band live in person?
Call me silly, but I've actually entertained te thought of going to see the Corrs play in Ireland's Lansdowne Rd concert venue in late June (be part of a summer vacation).
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Depends on the band and how exclusive it is to see them.
I would have gone to Atlanta from here to see TOOL when they only played 4 shows in the US right where Laterlaus came out.
I also would have drove to Atlanta (but from S. FL so add about 3 more hours) to see Radiohead. That fell through though =(
I based my summer trip to go to NY and NJ in 1999 solely on Woodstock.
I would also like to time a CA trip to see Coachella.
I would have gone to Atlanta from here to see TOOL when they only played 4 shows in the US right where Laterlaus came out.
I also would have drove to Atlanta (but from S. FL so add about 3 more hours) to see Radiohead. That fell through though =(
I based my summer trip to go to NY and NJ in 1999 solely on Woodstock.
I would also like to time a CA trip to see Coachella.
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Originally posted by Gdrlv
I've travelled all over the country to see Phish. I've never gone on tour with 'em though. I'm not THAT crazy.
I've travelled all over the country to see Phish. I've never gone on tour with 'em though. I'm not THAT crazy.
*sigh* If only there were a summer Phish tour to look forward to this year.
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The furthest I've travelled to see a concert was from Milwaukee, WI to London to see a James concert. I was already planning on going to London for vacation at some point, so basically my travel plans were just changed to allow for seeing their last show with Tim Booth.
The furthest I've travelled solely for a concert was flying from Minneapolis to Denver, then driving to Albuquerque and back to see Johnette Napolitano from Concrete Blonde at two different shows.
On a similar note, I'll be driving about 15 hours total in February to see 3 Concrete Blonde shows.
So, I guess it depends on the band and how likely it is that I'll be seeing them anytime soon if I don't travel to see them.
The furthest I've travelled solely for a concert was flying from Minneapolis to Denver, then driving to Albuquerque and back to see Johnette Napolitano from Concrete Blonde at two different shows.
On a similar note, I'll be driving about 15 hours total in February to see 3 Concrete Blonde shows.
So, I guess it depends on the band and how likely it is that I'll be seeing them anytime soon if I don't travel to see them.
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Originally posted by grunter
Same here -- my longest Phish trip took me from Chicago to the northern-most point in Maine for the Lemonwheel shows.
*sigh* If only there were a summer Phish tour to look forward to this year.
Same here -- my longest Phish trip took me from Chicago to the northern-most point in Maine for the Lemonwheel shows.
*sigh* If only there were a summer Phish tour to look forward to this year.
By the way, check out www.walfredo.com and click on the Simpsons pic. It makes it sound like a fall tour is very likely this year. Keepin' my fingers crossed...
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Here in Oklahoma, we have to drive far to see someone.
I have been to Dallas before, and I am actually going this thursday to see the Breeders. I was considering going to Albequerque to see the Strokes tomorrow, but the wife said I can't.
I wouldn't really drive too far away though. You can pretty much see anyone in Dallas.
I have been to Dallas before, and I am actually going this thursday to see the Breeders. I was considering going to Albequerque to see the Strokes tomorrow, but the wife said I can't.
I wouldn't really drive too far away though. You can pretty much see anyone in Dallas.
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Originally posted by Applejack
Here in Oklahoma, we have to drive far to see someone.
I have been to Dallas before, and I am actually going this thursday to see the Breeders. I was considering going to Albequerque to see the Strokes tomorrow, but the wife said I can't.
I wouldn't really drive too far away though. You can pretty much see anyone in Dallas.
Here in Oklahoma, we have to drive far to see someone.
I have been to Dallas before, and I am actually going this thursday to see the Breeders. I was considering going to Albequerque to see the Strokes tomorrow, but the wife said I can't.
I wouldn't really drive too far away though. You can pretty much see anyone in Dallas.
rrrnnnn! someone help get this rock offa me!
-Gunshy
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Originally posted by Gunshy
The Breeders are doing live gigs again?
rrrnnnn! someone help get this rock offa me!
-Gunshy
The Breeders are doing live gigs again?
rrrnnnn! someone help get this rock offa me!
-Gunshy
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Originally posted by Applejack
Yeah, they have a new album coming out pretty soon also.
Yeah, they have a new album coming out pretty soon also.
Donnelly + Deal + Deal would be hot.
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Originally posted by The Bus
Who's still in the band? Is it both Deals? Did Tanya Donnelly return? (It's not like Belly is touring).
Donnelly + Deal + Deal would be hot.
Who's still in the band? Is it both Deals? Did Tanya Donnelly return? (It's not like Belly is touring).
Donnelly + Deal + Deal would be hot.
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I've gone to San Antonio to see Rush and REM. I've also go to Austin occasionally because they get better small venue shows than Houston. The ones I can remember going to in Austin are: King's X (twice), George Clinton, They Might Be Giants, Public Enemy, Sonic Youth.