Winter tour 2015

[bs69]

The Madison will be packed on a Saturday night. Very narrow with several tiers going back and a balcony, couldn't move in there a couple years ago. The Newport will hold a lot more people and be full as well, I will attempt to get my normal spot on the balcony rail in the middle. You will not want to try to use the restroom at either location, so plan accordingly

[Ammagamalin Crew]

Yes they had it shut down with work trucks in front for two weeks in December. Hopefully they were adding a second bathroom to the one they only had. Plenty of heads in the cincy area ~ it will be well attended. Especially since they played who was john last time around

[Tom Banjo]

I've done both Covington and Columbus.  Both venues leave something to be desired in terms of space and comfort.  The place in Indy is spacious.  Unfortunately, I won't be making it out for these this time around.  I definitely be back in these parts next time around.  

[Dead duck]

Taking my boys to Indy on the stipulation that they do homework on the way up and try to sleep on the way back. Love Egyptian room. Then taking buddies to Columbus. Only 2 shows to hold me until jubilee

[2muchfun]

Columbus Newport is an old old theater ...a classic dump .. the few pictures I can find of Madison Theater it looks newly renovated ... yes ??

Don't know about remodeling but rivaled Newport for dump status. Smaller, more crowded, in fact obviousaly oversold the times I have been there. Rivals Newport in alcohol and the "good times" that go with it

[Teacher Matt]

As it becomes clearer all signs are pointing to me skipping the Covington show and driving down to Lexington to watch UK/South Carolina @ 2pm that day at Rupp Arena...

 

we good a winter break so I got Friday Feb 13th, Monday Feb. 16th, and Tuesday Feb. 17th off from school

 

so it is:

 

1. Cleveland

2. Indy

3. Columbus

4. Birmingham

[RoseSpectrum1083]

happy 2015 to all!

Been away for quite awhile...Had to create a new user name,as my old acct. contact email has been closed!

Been away from shows for too long, but anxious to hit the road again in '15!

Hope to re-connect with old friends here & @ shows...

Peace,

Rob

[cm_hayden]

Still trying to find a show since no Detroit this year, I'm thinking either of the Ohio shows.

[PoetryGirl]

After attending a small coliseum show at the Time Warner arena, I will never complain about a small venue show.

 

What a deal to see such good music in a quaint musical setting! DSO rocks. Seriously, I am so grateful for the lovely time their shows afford me.  I have found there are enough music lovers and dancers to out number the drunk, rolling on x peeps.

 

AT the WSP NYE show, the secondary smoke/ vaping fumes did me in!!! We had assigned seats. Twice, 2008 Xmas jam when we stayed in the upper level instead of the floor and this year at WSP,  the second hand smoke put a hurting on me worse than any hangover I ever remember.  also.....There was no real sustainable connection with the  audience and the band either at WSP.  The experience was pretty flat.

 

Can't wait to see some good music again! i am stoked. 

 

 

[Teacher Matt]

CM -

 

If you are thinking of just one show I would strongly consider the show in INDY at the Murat ..... huge huge room with a ton of space ....

 

both Ohio shows are going to be wall to wall people ....

[Tom Banjo]

I've been to indy. I love the space there. Sounds good not great. I'm doing Chicago through st. Louis and then jamaica. Not too hopeful for a big dance until jam in the sand.

[chuckvegas]

The rugs really tie the space together at the Jubilee.

[Rude]

2015 was set as a rebuilding year for team Rude but covington just got added to the to do list after St Louis. 12 step Mississippi uptown treatment not working on my dso addiction.

[Teacher Matt]

Chuck - I spent an hour or so in this balmy 40 degree weather organizing the garage .. all 3 rugs from last year are safe and sound ... I am thinking we may double our acreage for this Jubilee ... 3 more rugs ... we got peeps to take care of

[Ammagamalin Crew]

Get to the Indy show early as there can be a stalled line getting in the door

[Tom Banjo]

Ya. Indy great venue. Also good for a nut check.

[liquidsmoke]

It's been starting MN, Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago but they played MN last summer, Madison turnout isn't always massive, and the Pabst in Milwaukee sells out so I understand skipping Madison and upgrading to the Riverside in Milwaukee which I'll be at, hopefully Chicago too. I'm sure they'll return to the Barrymore again.

[Tea]

http://www.newsobserver.com/2015/01/20/4490657_the-ritz-reopening-delayed-again.html?rh=1

 

Let's hope Live Nation gets their act together with the Raleigh show (The Ritz) before 2/21.  I was assured and audibly laughed at back in mid-November when I asked the venue folks whether the Ritz would be ready for DSO or not.   The original open date was to be in mid-December - now it's Jan 31st.  At least 4 shows have been cancelled or re-booked at another venue.

 

A friend who lives right around the corner from the venue says it looks like they have a ways to go before it will be ready.  They better swing that hammer faster then they have been up to this point.

 

I'll update everyone accordingly.....

[Teacher Matt]

With my action lately a nut check sounds fun ...

[Stagger Paulson]

I myself am really looking forward to Madison Theatre in Covington. I will admit it was crowded last time (2 years ago, cancelled due to weather last year) but I still had room to dance, met some cool people around my area, and the sound was fantastic. Should be a really fun time. Maybe all of us going to this show could meet up for a few pre show drinks at the bar next door! Very cool environment in my opinion!

[Dead duck]

So I've been attempting to buy my tix for Columbus thru fan club. After completing info page and clicking place order it just takes me back to log in screen. Anyone else having this issue? I don't want to keep trying in case the orders are going thru

I got it. I guess I wasn't properly logged in

[Rude]

The pageant will not have their balcony open for the 2-8 show. It's going to be tight. Last year on a Tuesday with 3 inches of snow no balcony and it was pretty packed. This year on a Sunday with likely no snow and no balcony will be way more packed. The funny thing is they will still have their 4-5 guards protecting the stage like we are seeing the Stones in 67 or something. Opening the balcony means they have to hire more than their 15 security already because no one should be allowed to see a show if they are not being policed while doing it. SS mentality at some venues. The next night Marilyn Manson comes to town and their security will be no tighter. Makes lots of sense.

Anyone notice that venues are either nazi security or non-existent security. Sounds like our political system atm.

Oh and anybody see the signers for the hearing impaired. Those guys are awesome. I've seen them at a few dso shows but only in St. Louis. Dancing while signing so the deaf know the beat and air guitaring, drumming etc. Much respect to those people bringing the music to the deaf and having a blast as well.

[found]

although I understand space and security issues, I don't know what Marilyn Manson has to do with anything.

[Rude]

Just saying having the same security level at a dso and Marilyn Manson show doesn't make any common sense and not opening the balcony for dso b/c you need 5 security up there with your blanket protocols costs everyone dancing space and affects everyone's ability to experience the show the way they want.

[found]

I still don't get it. I think too many venues have too much security to begin with. maybe it also has to do with the fact that I have a lot of respect for Marilyn Manson. incredibly smart guy, music is actually pretty good if you give it a chance, a true showman, and he's willing to do all the things no one else did. Trent reznor liked him and he has a pretty gosh darn good ear.