December 20th - Gibson Amphitheatre DISCUSSION THREAD

[SterileEyes]

I'll be there.

Since I already saw (and enjoyed) Bach on Sunday, my plan is to get home from work, nap until 9:45 or so, drive up to LA (from Orange County), and by the time I get thru security it'll be around 11:20 or so. That's right. I'm beating Axl at his own waiting game! 

The last two nights they have played everything that's been done on the tour so far (RQ, Used To Love Her, Think About You, Down On The Farm, in addition to the regular set tunes). Tonight I'm guessing You're Crazy or something totally unexpected. I'm crossing my fingers.

Good luck to Axl and the band - for all the criticisms from fans/media and the unfortunate circumstances alluded to in the open letter, they've worked their asses off and had a great tour. For what it's worth, in the two shows I've seen this fall, they turned me from a cynical/doubting fan into a proud/optimistic fan again. This should be a fun night for everyone. 

Only question, not to be a downer, but I've checked Ticketmaster for all 3 shows since October and I've noticed that while night one was sold out (it was packed) and night two only had loge seats available, this particular show has had orchestra seats available almost the entire time. Anyone have any idea how many tickets have actually been sold? Also, anyone know the attendance figures for last night?

Hope everyone that's going has fun. I'll be the dude in 10th row center with the bald head who's buzzing off his 'herbal medicinal' baked goods...Perhaps Baz and Axl will join me, end of tour celebration and all...

Drive safe folks! 

[cotis]

Hope everyone that's going has fun. I'll be the dude in 10th row center with the bald head who's buzzing off his 'herbal medicinal' baked goods...Perhaps Baz and Axl will join me, end of tour celebration and all...

Drive safe folks!

haha good man!

hope you have fun!

[Bucketbrain]

I need advice.  As far as sound quality is concerned, would it be better to be closer or further away from the stage?  I've been up close to GNR shows before where Axl's voice was drowned out or the sound was a bit muffled.  But after talking to people who were at the same show and further away, they said they had no trouble hearing.   

[wells]

I need advice.? As far as sound quality is concerned, would it be better to be closer or further away from the stage?? I've been up close to GNR shows before where Axl's voice was drowned out or the sound was a bit muffled.? But after talking to people who were at the same show and further away, they said they had no trouble hearing.? ?

the best sound is/should be around mixer area... so somwhere middle/end of floor if I am correct

[SterileEyes]

I need advice.  As far as sound quality is concerned, would it be better to be closer or further away from the stage?  I've been up close to GNR shows before where Axl's voice was drowned out or the sound was a bit muffled.  But after talking to people who were at the same show and further away, they said they had no trouble hearing.   

the best sound is/should be around mixer area... so somwhere middle/end of floor if I am correct

Agreed. I was 2nd row stage left on Sunday and the vocals were definately muddy...that was just due to the volume and the speakers being right in my ears....so go for 10 rows back or so. It's a great venue, you're going to be happy with the sound either way. Even in the 2nd row it sounded way better than most arena shows I've been to.

[Bucketbrain]

Sounds great guys!  There's some good seats available center stage but in the back.  I'm thinking about getting those.  Price is also an issue.  I wonder what the scalper situation is like.  Does anyone know about that?

[-Jack-]

I'm hoping for a setlist surprise...

*starts chant*
new song! new song! new song!

[EFISH]

I'm hoping for a setlist surprise...

*starts chant*
new song! new song! new song!

Ah, that would be beyond amazing.

[LittleFly]

My guesses for any 'surprises' tonight-

- TWAT

-New Song..from the options list maybe?

- single announcement

-telling the casual GNR fans about the tentative CD release date.  There was a press release, but how many people saw it?  There are probably a good number of people that are going to the show tonight that know nothing about it, and this would be a pretty damn good surprise for them.

Or a combination of the above   I can't wait to wake up tomorrow and find out how the show went!

[snead hearn]

*starts sweating*?

Dangit! Last night of the tour leg. DO YOU KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS? Pending tonight's concert, the new GUNS N' ROSES have completed a US Tour leg! Not being facetious (okay, maybe JUSSST a bit). But, I really have to give it up to Axl and co. Perserverance in the collective assface of adversity.

*sweating intensifies*?

After tonight, do you realize that the next time we hear about something will be THE CHINESE F**KING DEMOCRACY ALBUM???!??!? (I'm over 30, dammit, and we still call 'em albums!)

*sweating stops*
*confidence regained*

Okay, so I'll be a bit sad to see the concert updates go away for now. But I'll be even more excited for the next wave of news, fingers and toes crossed, in early March, if not before.

To everyone going tonight, enjoy and be safe!! To all others on the board, Jarmo and the Mods, a most happy holiday to you and yours.? ?

SH

[Malcolm]

Yes, what a ride it's been...Best of luck to the band, Hope they put on a great show and I hope everyone enjoys it

[Bucketbrain]

just got my ticket.  this is gonna kick so much ass.  thanks to those who answered my question earlier.   

[Bandita]

Everyone going to this have an awesome time!!!

I am going to try to stay up to read the updates!

I am so happy that GNR is back and completing a tour!

[SterileEyes]

just got my ticket.  this is gonna kick so much ass.  thanks to those who answered my question earlier.   

I bet you got damn good seats...Ticketmaster has this wonderful habit lately of releasing some of the best seats the day of the show. Have yourself a blast...if you want clearer sound, earplugs also sometimes help clean up the mix.

[sic.]

After tonight, do you realize that the next time we hear about something will be THE CHINESE F**KING DEMOCRACY ALBUM???!??!? (I'm over 30, dammit, and we still call 'em albums!)

*sweating stops*
*confidence regained*

Okay, so I'll be a bit sad to see the concert updates go away for now. But I'll be even more excited for the next wave of news, fingers and toes crossed, in early March, if not before.

Here's a funny detail for all you folks. After tonights show, GNR's next appearance will be the new lineups 100th show (counting in the '02 VMA's, R. Dawson's bday and the acoustic gig in the Cuckoo Club). Yes, I'm what my friend calls 'anal retentive' (he alludes his father to be the same way, so I can't complain). I'm really hoping their first show en route to CD will now be in Dubai, since there's a damn good chance I might make it there to see them. My mom's been there a half a dozen times already and this fall, she complained she's running out of new faces to bring along. I told her about the possibility of the GNR concert and she said 'that's cool, let me know when'   

But yeah, kudos to Axl and the boys for extensively touring Europe and North America this year. Despite the negatives, the fanbase has received a major adrenaline shot and all the bootlegs will keep us busy while waiting for the album to drop.

I only hope Izzy will be there again; A perfect way to end a good year.

[AppetiteForChinese]

a new song or a 100% for sure release date could make this the most important show gnr has played in nearly 20 years

[Chief]

Unfortunately I don't think they will play any new unheard songs yet, not until the album is out anyway.

Of course I would love that and any other surprises, but i don't expect to hear a confirmed release date until next month.  Axl seems to announce official news via press releases these days.

[molested]

Here is Bumblefoot doing the Grinch theme:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYfPppe7TFQ

[SterileEyes]

Here is Bumblefoot doing the Grinch theme:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYfPppe7TFQ

Thanks for that!

Bonus points for anyone who has a video of Live And Let Die - spill down the stairs and all 

[w.axl.rose]

Here is Bumblefoot doing the Grinch theme:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYfPppe7TFQ

Thanks for that!

Bonus points for anyone who has a video of Live And Let Die - spill down the stairs and all 

some guy filmed the show and we are trying to get donations to get this dvd and share it with the fans so if anyone wants to help bring this dvd out and for us to enjoy it then check out the Dec. 20 thread in the appetite for collection thread