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OT: Bob Seger tour...
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Mon Oct 09, 2006 3:39 amby Chevypv
I Live in Grand Rapids MI, and we have the Van Andel Arena (where i work and get to see free concerts while working
), where Bob Seger is starting off his new tour.....The tickets went on sale yesterday, and sold out in
4 MINUTES Thats 11,000-13,000 seats depending on the configuration.....4 MINUTES....just unreal.....
Posted:
Mon Oct 09, 2006 4:05 amby fightingilliniJRNY
That's pretty impressive. Do you know how ticket sales are going for the October 24th Def Leppard / Journey show?
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Mon Oct 09, 2006 4:06 amby NealIsGod
fightingilliniJRNY wrote:That's pretty impressive. Do you know how ticket sales are going for the October 24th Def Leppard / Journey show?
Well, Seger is a GOD in Michigan, isn't he? He is from Detroit, right?
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Mon Oct 09, 2006 4:40 amby Marabelle
Nah, Seger is from Ann Arbor Mich. went to Pioneer High School; his grandma use to live couple of streets over from wher I lived.
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Mon Oct 09, 2006 4:51 amby Enigma869
I believe it's been about 11 or 12 years since Seger has toured. I saw a Seger concert about 15 years ago, and the guy puts on quite a show with a whole lot of classic tunes!
John from Boston
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Mon Oct 09, 2006 5:16 amby AR
I saw Bob Seger on the "American Storm" tour twice. Excellent show, but that was back in 86.
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Mon Oct 09, 2006 7:44 amby Chevypv
fightingilliniJRNY wrote:That's pretty impressive. Do you know how ticket sales are going for the October 24th Def Leppard / Journey show?
Sales are pretty good for the Journey show, not sold out but close...i will be there, not working though, not aloud to sing when your working....
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Mon Oct 09, 2006 1:56 pmby ProgRocker53
I'm gonna try to go to his Cincinnati show on November 25th, I think.
Bob Seger is my all time favorite singer/songwriter, I'd love to see him live.
If it was as much of a thrill as my first concert (Journey/Def Lep this year), it's gonna be awesome.
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Mon Oct 09, 2006 3:39 pmby johnroxx
Chevypv: do you know if the second Van Andel show has sold out as well? I'm guessing "yes."
I'm really hoping the next leg of the tour includes a San Diego or Anaheim show, as Seger is one of the very few classic rock "greats" that I have never seen live.
It's my understanding that he's always had a blast playing San Diego. The deluxe edition of his new album includes a bonus DVD which features some live performance clips from a 1978 show here, presumably at the Sports Arena. I just ordered it from a seller on eBay, and can't wait to see/hear that!
;^)
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Mon Oct 09, 2006 5:30 pmby Saint John
Bob Seger should stick to Chevy commercials. His music is boring and uninspiring. Funerals are more fun.
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Mon Oct 09, 2006 10:39 pmby Chevypv
johnroxx wrote:Chevypv: do you know if the second Van Andel show has sold out as well? I'm guessing "yes."
I'm really hoping the next leg of the tour includes a San Diego or Anaheim show, as Seger is one of the very few classic rock "greats" that I have never seen live.
It's my understanding that he's always had a blast playing San Diego. The deluxe edition of his new album includes a bonus DVD which features some live performance clips from a 1978 show here, presumably at the Sports Arena. I just ordered it from a seller on eBay, and can't wait to see/hear that!
;^)
Actually, I haven't heard sales on the 2nd show, ill check into it next time Im at that job, i only work there when once or twice a week at most, its an on call thing...I imagine if its not sold out its going to...
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Tue Oct 10, 2006 1:09 amby Angiekay
Saint John wrote:Bob Seger should stick to Chevy commercials. His music is boring and uninspiring. Funerals are more fun.
I'm glad I'm not the only one to feel this way. No offense, but you'd have to pay me a lot of money to walk across the street to see him. One or two of his tunes are alright, but for the most part...ick.
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Tue Oct 10, 2006 1:16 amby NealIsGod
Angiekay wrote:Saint John wrote:Bob Seger should stick to Chevy commercials. His music is boring and uninspiring. Funerals are more fun.
I'm glad I'm not the only one to feel this way. No offense, but you'd have to pay me a lot of money to walk across the street to see him. One or two of his tunes are alright, but for the most part...ick.
That's how I feel about Springsteen.
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Tue Oct 10, 2006 1:17 amby Angiekay
NealIsGod wrote:Angiekay wrote:Saint John wrote:Bob Seger should stick to Chevy commercials. His music is boring and uninspiring. Funerals are more fun.
I'm glad I'm not the only one to feel this way. No offense, but you'd have to pay me a lot of money to walk across the street to see him. One or two of his tunes are alright, but for the most part...ick.
That's how I feel about Springsteen.
I'll match you there too.
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Tue Oct 10, 2006 1:19 amby NealIsGod
Angiekay wrote:NealIsGod wrote:Angiekay wrote:Saint John wrote:Bob Seger should stick to Chevy commercials. His music is boring and uninspiring. Funerals are more fun.
I'm glad I'm not the only one to feel this way. No offense, but you'd have to pay me a lot of money to walk across the street to see him. One or two of his tunes are alright, but for the most part...ick.
That's how I feel about Springsteen.
I'll match you there too.
Yeah, Ang, while they're playing, you and I can head to an Aldo show.
Of course, we would need a time machine to accomplish that...
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Tue Oct 10, 2006 1:24 amby ProgRocker53
I've gotta defend my boy here.
Seger's music has a sense of uplifting aura to it, a very life-like quality. I've been inspired many times by Seger and find myself awestruck by the simple beauty of his tunes.
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Tue Oct 10, 2006 1:25 amby NealIsGod
NealSchonFan53 wrote:I've gotta defend my boy here.
Seger's music has a sense of uplifting aura to it, a very life-like quality. I've been inspired many times by Seger and find myself awestruck by the simple beauty of his tunes.
I like him, too, but I see where Angie is coming from.
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Tue Oct 10, 2006 1:54 amby Angiekay
NealIsGod wrote:Yeah, Ang, while they're playing, you and I can head to an Aldo show.
Of course, we would need a time machine to accomplish that...
*SIGH* 
Wouldn't that just be the best? What I wouldn't give for him to decide, "what the hell" put out a new album and go out for a tour. I'd even travel to Canada for that one!
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Tue Oct 10, 2006 3:41 amby Chevypv
Chevypv wrote:johnroxx wrote:Chevypv: do you know if the second Van Andel show has sold out as well? I'm guessing "yes."
I'm really hoping the next leg of the tour includes a San Diego or Anaheim show, as Seger is one of the very few classic rock "greats" that I have never seen live.
It's my understanding that he's always had a blast playing San Diego. The deluxe edition of his new album includes a bonus DVD which features some live performance clips from a 1978 show here, presumably at the Sports Arena. I just ordered it from a seller on eBay, and can't wait to see/hear that!
;^)
Actually, I haven't heard sales on the 2nd show, ill check into it next time Im at that job, i only work there when once or twice a week at most, its an on call thing...I imagine if its not sold out its going to...
Just got the info on the second show....here it is
First show sold out in 4 minutes
Second show (added on after first show sold out) sold out in 15 minutes
So, in a total of 19 minutes, they sold 23,000 tickets....