IS STEVE PERRY OBSOLETE

[Jana]

anyone ever says Perry is obsolete needs a punch in the mouth.

Mel Gibson, is that you?

[Don]

A high five to the face.

[Chubby321]

Arnel drew 4,000 the other night in Reno. For a guy who has almost zero original music and was singing in a bar 4 years ago, that is amazing. Yeah, the Filipino community supported him but when you see the ticket prices, it is mind boggling. Especially when you think of Journey and two opening acts playing a 5,000 seat Greek Theatre for the same ticket prices or or even less.

Granted he can only get away with this for a few shows that are in ethnically viable areas or ones that are easily accessible for outside travelers but still quite an achievement for him.

I heard that the Canada shows are either near capacity or sold out.

[steveo777]

Arnel drew 4,000 the other night in Reno. For a guy who has almost zero original music and was singing in a bar 4 years ago, that is amazing. Yeah, the Filipino community supported him but when you see the ticket prices, it is mind boggling. Especially when you think of Journey and two opening acts playing a 5,000 seat Greek Theatre for the same ticket prices or or even less.

Granted he can only get away with this for a few shows that are in ethnically viable areas or ones that are easily accessible for outside travelers but still quite an achievement for him.

I heard that the Canada shows are either near capacity or sold out.

I'm proud of him. He's come a long way in just a few short years.

[Don]

Arnel drew 4,000 the other night in Reno. For a guy who has almost zero original music and was singing in a bar 4 years ago, that is amazing. Yeah, the Filipino community supported him but when you see the ticket prices, it is mind boggling. Especially when you think of Journey and two opening acts playing a 5,000 seat Greek Theatre for the same ticket prices or or even less.

Granted he can only get away with this for a few shows that are in ethnically viable areas or ones that are easily accessible for outside travelers but still quite an achievement for him.

I heard that the Canada shows are either near capacity or sold out.

I'm sure he'll do well as he's hitting places where the Local Filipino community can really support him though I do see where he switched from one larger venue to one that was only half the size so maybe not all of the shows were initially sellouts.
Still good for him. I think personally that Journey has at most, two major tours left in them so Arnel definitely should be working his buns off while he's still visible.

[steveo777]

Arnel drew 4,000 the other night in Reno. For a guy who has almost zero original music and was singing in a bar 4 years ago, that is amazing. Yeah, the Filipino community supported him but when you see the ticket prices, it is mind boggling. Especially when you think of Journey and two opening acts playing a 5,000 seat Greek Theatre for the same ticket prices or or even less.

Granted he can only get away with this for a few shows that are in ethnically viable areas or ones that are easily accessible for outside travelers but still quite an achievement for him.

I heard that the Canada shows are either near capacity or sold out.

I'm sure he'll do well as he's hitting places where the Local Filipino community can really support him though I do see where he switched from one larger venue to one that was only half the size so maybe not all of the shows were initially sellouts.
Still good for him. I think personally that Journey has at most, two major tours left in them so Arnel definitely should be working his buns off while he's still visible.

After his stint with Journey ends I'm sure he should be able to go to a place like Las Vegas or Atlantic City and land a pretty good regular gig as an entertainer, if he wants to continue to work in the USA. His Visa should be a given if he lands a contract.

[Babyblue]

anyone ever says Perry is obsolete needs a punch in the mouth.

[Chubby321]

Arnel drew 4,000 the other night in Reno. For a guy who has almost zero original music and was singing in a bar 4 years ago, that is amazing. Yeah, the Filipino community supported him but when you see the ticket prices, it is mind boggling. Especially when you think of Journey and two opening acts playing a 5,000 seat Greek Theatre for the same ticket prices or or even less.

Granted he can only get away with this for a few shows that are in ethnically viable areas or ones that are easily accessible for outside travelers but still quite an achievement for him.

I heard that the Canada shows are either near capacity or sold out.

I'm sure he'll do well as he's hitting places where the Local Filipino community can really support him though I do see where he switched from one larger venue to one that was only half the size so maybe not all of the shows were initially sellouts.
Still good for him. I think personally that Journey has at most, two major tours left in them so Arnel definitely should be working his buns off while he's still visible.

Journey wants him to lie low after the last charity concert is over. I guess it's " absence makes the heart grow fonder" rationale. They want the fans to look forward to the next Journey concert tours.

[RocknRoll]

Arnel drew 4,000 the other night in Reno. For a guy who has almost zero original music and was singing in a bar 4 years ago, that is amazing. Yeah, the Filipino community supported him but when you see the ticket prices, it is mind boggling. Especially when you think of Journey and two opening acts playing a 5,000 seat Greek Theatre for the same ticket prices or or even less.

Granted he can only get away with this for a few shows that are in ethnically viable areas or ones that are easily accessible for outside travelers but still quite an achievement for him.

I heard that the Canada shows are either near capacity or sold out.

Didn't they just change the venue in Toronto from 3,000+ to 1,500?

OOPS!! GB beat me on this!!!

[Chubby321]

Arnel drew 4,000 the other night in Reno. For a guy who has almost zero original music and was singing in a bar 4 years ago, that is amazing. Yeah, the Filipino community supported him but when you see the ticket prices, it is mind boggling. Especially when you think of Journey and two opening acts playing a 5,000 seat Greek Theatre for the same ticket prices or or even less.

Granted he can only get away with this for a few shows that are in ethnically viable areas or ones that are easily accessible for outside travelers but still quite an achievement for him.

I heard that the Canada shows are either near capacity or sold out.

I'm sure he'll do well as he's hitting places where the Local Filipino community can really support him though I do see where he switched from one larger venue to one that was only half the size so maybe not all of the shows were initially sellouts.
Still good for him. I think personally that Journey has at most, two major tours left in them so Arnel definitely should be working his buns off while he's still visible.

After his stint with Journey ends I'm sure he should be able to go to a place like Las Vegas or Atlantic City and land a pretty good regular gig as an entertainer, if he wants to continue to work in the USA. His Visa should be a given if he lands a contract.

That will be awesome.

[Chubby321]

Arnel drew 4,000 the other night in Reno. For a guy who has almost zero original music and was singing in a bar 4 years ago, that is amazing. Yeah, the Filipino community supported him but when you see the ticket prices, it is mind boggling. Especially when you think of Journey and two opening acts playing a 5,000 seat Greek Theatre for the same ticket prices or or even less.

Granted he can only get away with this for a few shows that are in ethnically viable areas or ones that are easily accessible for outside travelers but still quite an achievement for him.

I heard that the Canada shows are either near capacity or sold out.

Didn't they just change the venue in Toronto from 3,000+ to 1,500?

Really? I am not aware of that. But i will check. Been busy these past few weeks and a little out of the loop.

[Chubby321]

You guys are right, I checked APR and there are 4 scheduled shows in Canada and they changed the Toronto venue from Massey Hall to John W.H. Bassett Theatre.

[portland]

Arnel drew 4,000 the other night in Reno. For a guy who has almost zero original music and was singing in a bar 4 years ago, that is amazing. Yeah, the Filipino community supported him but when you see the ticket prices, it is mind boggling. Especially when you think of Journey and two opening acts playing a 5,000 seat Greek Theatre for the same ticket prices or or even less.

Granted he can only get away with this for a few shows that are in ethnically viable areas or ones that are easily accessible for outside travelers but still quite an achievement for him.

I heard that the Canada shows are either near capacity or sold out.

I'm sure he'll do well as he's hitting places where the Local Filipino community can really support him though I do see where he switched from one larger venue to one that was only half the size so maybe not all of the shows were initially sellouts.
Still good for him. I think personally that Journey has at most, two major tours left in them so Arnel definitely should be working his buns off while he's still visible.

Journey wants him to lie low after the last charity concert is over. I guess it's " absence makes the heart grow fonder" rationale. They want the fans to look forward to the next Journey concert tours.

I would think they would want him to lie low...so he can be the lead singer of Journey.

I still think all of this touring as a cover band does nothing for the image of Journey.....so I totally get the idea of
laying low until the tour. [/code]

[steveo777]

Arnel drew 4,000 the other night in Reno. For a guy who has almost zero original music and was singing in a bar 4 years ago, that is amazing. Yeah, the Filipino community supported him but when you see the ticket prices, it is mind boggling. Especially when you think of Journey and two opening acts playing a 5,000 seat Greek Theatre for the same ticket prices or or even less.

Granted he can only get away with this for a few shows that are in ethnically viable areas or ones that are easily accessible for outside travelers but still quite an achievement for him.

I heard that the Canada shows are either near capacity or sold out.

I'm sure he'll do well as he's hitting places where the Local Filipino community can really support him though I do see where he switched from one larger venue to one that was only half the size so maybe not all of the shows were initially sellouts.
Still good for him. I think personally that Journey has at most, two major tours left in them so Arnel definitely should be working his buns off while he's still visible.

Journey wants him to lie low after the last charity concert is over. I guess it's " absence makes the heart grow fonder" rationale. They want the fans to look forward to the next Journey concert tours.

I would think they would want him to lie low...so he can be the lead singer of Journey.

I still think all of this touring as a cover band does nothing for the image of Journey.....so I totally get the idea of
laying low until the tour. [/code]

Hey, Portie...maybe you should lay low for awhile. j/k

Actually, Arnel does the side gigs to help fund his charity. I think that's an honorable purpose. I don't look so much at what he does, but rather, why he does it.

[Since 78]

Arnel drew 4,000 the other night in Reno. For a guy who has almost zero original music and was singing in a bar 4 years ago, that is amazing. Yeah, the Filipino community supported him but when you see the ticket prices, it is mind boggling. Especially when you think of Journey and two opening acts playing a 5,000 seat Greek Theatre for the same ticket prices or or even less.

Granted he can only get away with this for a few shows that are in ethnically viable areas or ones that are easily accessible for outside travelers but still quite an achievement for him.

I heard that the Canada shows are either near capacity or sold out.

I'm sure he'll do well as he's hitting places where the Local Filipino community can really support him though I do see where he switched from one larger venue to one that was only half the size so maybe not all of the shows were initially sellouts.
Still good for him. I think personally that Journey has at most, two major tours left in them so Arnel definitely should be working his buns off while he's still visible.

Journey wants him to lie low after the last charity concert is over. I guess it's " absence makes the heart grow fonder" rationale. They want the fans to look forward to the next Journey concert tours.

I would think they would want him to lie low...so he can be the lead singer of Journey.

I still think all of this touring as a cover band does nothing for the image of Journey.....so I totally get the idea of
laying low until the tour. [/code]

Funny, that's the same thing I said about SP in 94..

[The Sushi Hunter]

Is Steve Perry obsolete?

Yes

Matter of fact, the only time he'll be coming back is in a sample.

Heeeerrrrreeesssss Johnny!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLu5Zb-S8RU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUbo8jtF92Q

[portland]

Arnel drew 4,000 the other night in Reno. For a guy who has almost zero original music and was singing in a bar 4 years ago, that is amazing. Yeah, the Filipino community supported him but when you see the ticket prices, it is mind boggling. Especially when you think of Journey and two opening acts playing a 5,000 seat Greek Theatre for the same ticket prices or or even less.

Granted he can only get away with this for a few shows that are in ethnically viable areas or ones that are easily accessible for outside travelers but still quite an achievement for him.

I heard that the Canada shows are either near capacity or sold out.

I'm sure he'll do well as he's hitting places where the Local Filipino community can really support him though I do see where he switched from one larger venue to one that was only half the size so maybe not all of the shows were initially sellouts.
Still good for him. I think personally that Journey has at most, two major tours left in them so Arnel definitely should be working his buns off while he's still visible.

Journey wants him to lie low after the last charity concert is over. I guess it's " absence makes the heart grow fonder" rationale. They want the fans to look forward to the next Journey concert tours.

I would think they would want him to lie low...so he can be the lead singer of Journey.

I still think all of this touring as a cover band does nothing for the image of Journey.....so I totally get the idea of
laying low until the tour. [/code]

Hey, Portie...maybe you should lay low for awhile. :lol: j/k

Actually, Arnel does the side gigs to help fund his charity. I think that's an honorable purpose. I don't look so much at what he does, but rather, why he does it.

Yeah probably true.

[portland]

Arnel drew 4,000 the other night in Reno. For a guy who has almost zero original music and was singing in a bar 4 years ago, that is amazing. Yeah, the Filipino community supported him but when you see the ticket prices, it is mind boggling. Especially when you think of Journey and two opening acts playing a 5,000 seat Greek Theatre for the same ticket prices or or even less.

Granted he can only get away with this for a few shows that are in ethnically viable areas or ones that are easily accessible for outside travelers but still quite an achievement for him.

I heard that the Canada shows are either near capacity or sold out.

I'm sure he'll do well as he's hitting places where the Local Filipino community can really support him though I do see where he switched from one larger venue to one that was only half the size so maybe not all of the shows were initially sellouts.
Still good for him. I think personally that Journey has at most, two major tours left in them so Arnel definitely should be working his buns off while he's still visible.

Journey wants him to lie low after the last charity concert is over. I guess it's " absence makes the heart grow fonder" rationale. They want the fans to look forward to the next Journey concert tours.

I would think they would want him to lie low...so he can be the lead singer of Journey.

I still think all of this touring as a cover band does nothing for the image of Journey.....so I totally get the idea of
laying low until the tour. [/code]

Funny, that's the same thing I said about SP in 94..

Good for you 78....I don't have the stomach for the argument tonight...you win.

[Since 78]

Arnel drew 4,000 the other night in Reno. For a guy who has almost zero original music and was singing in a bar 4 years ago, that is amazing. Yeah, the Filipino community supported him but when you see the ticket prices, it is mind boggling. Especially when you think of Journey and two opening acts playing a 5,000 seat Greek Theatre for the same ticket prices or or even less.

Granted he can only get away with this for a few shows that are in ethnically viable areas or ones that are easily accessible for outside travelers but still quite an achievement for him.

I heard that the Canada shows are either near capacity or sold out.

I'm sure he'll do well as he's hitting places where the Local Filipino community can really support him though I do see where he switched from one larger venue to one that was only half the size so maybe not all of the shows were initially sellouts.
Still good for him. I think personally that Journey has at most, two major tours left in them so Arnel definitely should be working his buns off while he's still visible.

Journey wants him to lie low after the last charity concert is over. I guess it's " absence makes the heart grow fonder" rationale. They want the fans to look forward to the next Journey concert tours.

I would think they would want him to lie low...so he can be the lead singer of Journey.

I still think all of this touring as a cover band does nothing for the image of Journey.....so I totally get the idea of
laying low until the tour. [/code]

Funny, that's the same thing I said about SP in 94..

Good for you 78....I don't have the stomach for the argument tonight...you win.

How about today?