Journey & Rascal Flatts Stadium 2013 Tour Dates

[koberry]

I like that Journey is doing this. Country is red hot these days. Imho, the reason it's so popular is because it's the new melodic rock. I don't know about your markets, but rock radio is and has been a wasteland for a long time. There's not much new played and how many times can you hear Dream On, Gimme Three Steps, More than a Feelin', Pour Some Sugar on Me and Start it Up? You know what I mean...

Rascal Flatts is a great band. I hear them as country's Journey. Great hooks, lots of great major key melodic guitar. Darius Rucker of Hootie and the Blowfish is HUGE in country radio. He's still playing Hootie music with just a bit of twang. Brad Paisley is a monster on guitar and Keith Urban is quite good, too. These are songs with great hooks, distorted guitars and nice melodies. The lyrics are intelligible and tell a story. There's a lot to like here for fans of melodic rock.

Give it a chance.

[steveo777]

I like that Journey is doing this. Country is red hot these days. Imho, the reason it's so popular is because it's the new melodic rock. I don't know about your markets, but rock radio is and has been a wasteland for a long time. There's not much new played and how many times can you hear Dream On, Gimme Three Steps, More than a Feelin', Pour Some Sugar on Me and Start it Up? You know what I mean...

Rascal Flatts is a great band. I hear them as country's Journey. Great hooks, lots of great major key melodic guitar. Darius Rucker of Hootie and the Blowfish is HUGE in country radio. He's still playing Hootie music with just a bit of twang. Brad Paisley is a monster on guitar and Keith Urban is quite good, too. These are songs with great hooks, distorted guitars and nice melodies. The lyrics are intelligible and tell a story. There's a lot to like here for fans of melodic rock.

Give it a chance.

Good post. I liked the Crossroads thing they did together and never saw it as a total disaster, as many here did. I think this will be a great concert.

[Gideon]

Good post. I liked the Crossroads thing they did together and never saw it as a total disaster, as many here did. I think this will be a great concert.

It's not what I saw, it's what I heard.

[Don]

Does hearing 10 (or less) Journey songs make for a great Journey concert? I guess if you are fans of the Band Perry and Rascal Flatts, it might.

[Gideon]

Steveo had me curious, so I went back and rewatched Crossroads. This marks the second time... which is a rarity for any Journey release; I usually wear 'em out, past or present.

It's not as bad as I remember, especially on the Flatts tunes. I really like Wheel in the Sky, too. But Separate Ways is pretty disappointing.

[Don]

Steveo had me curious, so I went back and rewatched Crossroads. This marks the second time... which is a rarity for any Journey release; I usually wear 'em out, past or present.

It's not as bad as I remember, especially on the Flatts tunes. I really like Wheel in the Sky, too. But Separate Ways is pretty disappointing.

How many songs actually got played between the two bands that night? This might be the same deal, from what I am hearing, where both bands are on stage together.

[Gideon]

Steveo had me curious, so I went back and rewatched Crossroads. This marks the second time... which is a rarity for any Journey release; I usually wear 'em out, past or present.

It's not as bad as I remember, especially on the Flatts tunes. I really like Wheel in the Sky, too. But Separate Ways is pretty disappointing.

How many songs actually got played between the two bands that night? This might be the same deal, from what I am hearing, where both bands are on stage together.

Separate Ways, Life Is a Highway, Fast Cars and Freedom, Wheel in the Sky, Bless the Broken Road, Faithfully, What Hurts the Most, Don't Stop Believin'. 8, I think, unless I missed a track.

[Gideon]

Just finished it. Overall, I'd give it a C+. Arnel sounded great on the Flatts stuff, but largely serviceable on Journey, with an even distribution of wow and cringe-worthy moments. Tight musicianship as usual, though, they looked like they had a good time. But Arnel floored me in 2008, '9, and '12, so I'm concerned here.

[Don]

Steveo had me curious, so I went back and rewatched Crossroads. This marks the second time... which is a rarity for any Journey release; I usually wear 'em out, past or present.

It's not as bad as I remember, especially on the Flatts tunes. I really like Wheel in the Sky, too. But Separate Ways is pretty disappointing.

How many songs actually got played between the two bands that night? This might be the same deal, from what I am hearing, where both bands are on stage together.

Separate Ways, Life Is a Highway, Fast Cars and Freedom, Wheel in the Sky, Bless the Broken Road, Faithfully, What Hurts the Most, Don't Stop Believin'. 8, I think, unless I missed a track.

We probably can add in three or four more that didn't make the TV runtime.

If you aren't a Country music fan, is there enough there to justify seeing this show, not to mention sitting through two other country acts before hand?

Looking at it, I can see why a promoter might not want to push beyond one or two shows. Flatts concerts are well attended anyway, why pay for an extra Headliner?
On top of that, the opener for the RF tour this summer, the Band Perry had their first #1 country album this week and it was #2 on Billboard's overall album chart .They're getting very close to headline status themselves

[annie89509]

Am I the only one who finds it funny that they're on the same bill with The Band Perry?

I literally did a double take when I saw that....(wth?!)...never heard of that name....for a second, I thought it was a terrible pr joke referring to playing guest Journey....

[AR]

I like how "doing stadium shows with Rascal Flatts this summer" turned into one date in Pennsylvania in the midst of a scattered schedule of secondary markets. They outwardly said this is the only North American date with RF this summer in the announcement yesterday.

And it's not even a stadium.

The Star Pavilion at Hersheypark Stadium opened in May of 1996, complementing Hersheypark Stadium for summer concert performances. A more intimate venue, The Star Pavilion can accommodate up to 8,000 fans in both reserved seating in front of the stage and general admission lawn area.

I think it will be configured for 30k, not 8k.
The Band Perry is part of the Rascal Flats tour so I see this as either both bands being on stage at the same time (ala Crossroads) or Flatts closing out the evening.

They are listed as playing the stadium. The Star Pavilion is a makeshift 8,000 seat configuration outside the stadium. I saw the Classic Rock Main Event tour there and Leppard/Journey inside the stadium in one of SA's final shows with the band.

[jrny84]

Whatever happened to the AT&T Park concert?? I wonder if that folded like the "multiple stadium dates with Rascal Flatts".

[Don]

Whatever happened to the AT&T Park concert?? I wonder if that folded like the "multiple stadium dates with Rascal Flatts".

I think we'll know in another week .They should be releasing all their tour dates soon, if they wish to catch summer concert goers.

[jestor92]

The radio ad for the Hershey show had 'live concert clips' of Journey with Steve Perry. You'd think the band would send out some more modern clips so the ads would feature the present lineup instead of you know the vintage lineup.

[Pelata]

Just finished it. Overall, I'd give it a C+. Arnel sounded great on the Flatts stuff, but largely serviceable on Journey, with an even distribution of wow and cringe-worthy moments. Tight musicianship as usual, though, they looked like they had a good time. But Arnel floored me in 2008, '9, and '12, so I'm concerned here.

I just watched it on YT as well...I pretty much share your sentiments. Arnel sounded better on the RF songs overall. A couple of moments on the Journey material he was obviously struggling to get through...that's not a knock on him, just an observation...no doubt brought on by the touring. The bands sounded good....RF singer, while very nasally/country tenor, did an admirable job and, IMO, fared better than Arnel.

Listening to Arnel on this show, it's obvious they need to take a break and let him rest up or his days are numbered.

[jrny84]

New date added on first page for Atlantic City, NJ.

[fightingilliniJRNY]

New date added on first page for Atlantic City, NJ.

These clowns are all over the place. First, in interviews, it's "doing a series of stadium shows with Rascal Flatts." Then, in a PRESS RELEASE, the Pennsylvania show is billed as the only North American show with Rascal Flatts this year. Now there is another date with Rascal Flatts three days after the first one. Abysmal.

[scarygirl]

Am I the only one who finds it funny that they're on the same bill with The Band Perry?

[scarygirl]

and the seventh seal was opened, a once prominent melodic band toured with a country music band.


the end of the world is neigh.


make your peace with whatever God you choose.

No that will be the day Perry announces the release of a NEW ALBUM or that he is getting back together with Journey for a FAREWELL concert.

[JohnH]

Why are people having such a problem with Journey performing the Rascal Flatts? They're both great bands. Some act like the white prom queen just went to bed with a black man.

Their performance with Rascal Flatts is one symptom of a creatively ailing/complacent Journey. In the early 2000s, they were regularly playing ~20 song sets, playing La Raza Del Sol a lot and 3-4 songs from Trial By Fire/Arrival. There was a short revival in 2009 (Lots of live Revelation and Arrival material) Now they're doing shorter sets, performing no new songs, and talking about not recording anymore. In the time they could be playing new material, they're playing dumb b-sides like La Do Da and Dead Or Alive that basically go over just about as well as new songs. They're really trying now to capitalize on appealing to soccer moms and country yokels.

Then they are turning into Deep Purple. Put out some great albums with the new guy, then after awhile don't play any of those songs and become a tribute to one man no longer in the band .

[JH'sTXfan]

Country sucks. (unless it's Willie).

[artist4perry]

I would go watch it, I like both bands. I have not gone in a year or two due to budget restraints. We will have to see if they come any where near here again. I would love to see them play again! Sometimes the dates are not good because of work the next day. I have to travel to Memphis or LR to see a show, it gets difficult to go that far, stay so late, then try to drive home and get up early...(my husband has to get up sometimes at 4 am to get ready for work ) I have to be on my game to teach middle school kids.

[steveo777]

Let the music play, as long as there is a song to sing. I think we can all agree on that. It's a beautiful thing that my life has been blessed with music from both bands.

[Don]

Let the music play, as long as there is a song to sing. I think we can all agree on that. It's a beautiful thing that my life has been blessed with music from both bands.

That's why digital music is beautiful. My Escape CD sounds just as good today as it did 30 years ago. No accent, no stepped down notes. Just like Journey sounded when I saw them live in 1981. And I don't even have to pay for parking.
The old lady and I have watched the 1981 Tokyo remastered pro-shot DVD numerous times together through our home entertainment system. It's a wonderful concert experience without all the aggravation. No drummer number 4 or singer number 5, it's the real deal.

With Arnel and the J-Boyz playing shorter setlists and no material newer than 1986 during their shows now, I really don't feel that I am missing out on anything by not dropping a century note to see them live anymore. I can't blame the Filipinos for jumping ship either.

But to each his own.

[steveo777]

Let the music play, as long as there is a song to sing. I think we can all agree on that. It's a beautiful thing that my life has been blessed with music from both bands.

That's why digital music is beautiful. My Escape CD sounds just as good today as it did 30 years ago. No accent, no stepped down notes. Just like Journey sounded when I saw them live in 1981. And I don't even have to pay for parking.
The old lady and I have watched the 1981 Tokyo remastered pro-shot DVD numerous times together through our home entertainment system. It's a wonderful concert experience without all the aggravation. No drummer number 4 or singer number 5, it's the real deal.

With Arnel and the J-Boyz playing shorter setlists and no material newer than 1986 during their shows now, I really don't feel that I am missing out on anything by not dropping a century note to see them live anymore. I can't blame the Filipinos for jumping ship either.



But to each his own.

Watching David Gilmour tonight. Awesome musicians!

[Don]

Let the music play, as long as there is a song to sing. I think we can all agree on that. It's a beautiful thing that my life has been blessed with music from both bands.

That's why digital music is beautiful. My Escape CD sounds just as good today as it did 30 years ago. No accent, no stepped down notes. Just like Journey sounded when I saw them live in 1981. And I don't even have to pay for parking.
The old lady and I have watched the 1981 Tokyo remastered pro-shot DVD numerous times together through our home entertainment system. It's a wonderful concert experience without all the aggravation. No drummer number 4 or singer number 5, it's the real deal.

With Arnel and the J-Boyz playing shorter setlists and no material newer than 1986 during their shows now, I really don't feel that I am missing out on anything by not dropping a century note to see them live anymore. I can't blame the Filipinos for jumping ship either.



But to each his own.

Watching David Gilmour tonight. Awesome musicians!

I saw a Gilmour led Floyd in 1994 at the Oakland Coliseum.
Best. Concert. Ever.

The Roger Waters Wall show was great also but the Floyd one was classic. Would love to see the three remaining guys do a gig together but I'm happy with what I got from them either way.

[Don]

Besides a reunited Floyd, the only other classic rock legend I would REALLY like to see before it's over is Jeff Lynne. That's about it.

[steveo777]

This song was pulling my heart tonight. Does this make me dirty?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKpir0OU3mI