2021 US Summer Tour (was: 2021 North America Stadium Tour)

[LunsJail]

Got my tickets for DC and I'm pumped!  Only my 2nd time seeing GNR and first for SP!

[Naltav]

The article brings up some valid points.

Since the new tour is only like 30 days away, it is kinda strange that the announcement of the upcoming tour(s) isn't followed up with some kind of "news" or any new "concept" for the upcoming shows.

Sure, there are different views on both label's and GNR's side when it comes to WHEN and HOW to release new material.

Any info out there on how much music/albums GNR is under contract to deliver to the label? 

[jak0lantern01]

I'm in once they make their way to MSG - my 10 year old daughter has been promised her first concert and that will be the one.   

[jarmo]

Since the new tour is only like 30 days away, it is kinda strange that the announcement of the upcoming tour(s) isn't followed up with some kind of "news" or any new "concept" for the upcoming shows.

Latin American tours are usually different from Europe and/or North America.

Over here in Europe and in North America, you can move equipment on trucks. In other parts of the world it's not always that easy, so you might not bring as much equipment with you.





/jarmo

[Ginger King]

Since the new tour is only like 30 days away, it is kinda strange that the announcement of the upcoming tour(s) isn't followed up with some kind of "news" or any new "concept" for the upcoming shows.

Latin American tours are usually different from Europe and/or North America.

Over here in Europe and in North America, you can move equipment on trucks. In other parts of the world it's not always that easy, so you might not bring as much equipment with you.


/jarmo

That affects the songs played?

[D-GenerationX]

We can go back and forth on what might be played in between legs, but the stage will be the stage.

[jarmo]

That affects the songs played?

Depends.

Let's say there's a new stage design and new elements that will be used on one leg and not the other, maybe the setlist will reflect that.






/jarmo

[jarmo]

the stage will be the stage.

LOL. In some places the stage could be one of three stages traveling across the continent.   

Just kidding!



/jarmo

[COMAMOTIVE]

The article brings up some valid points.

Since the new tour is only like 30 days away, it is kinda strange that the announcement of the upcoming tour(s) isn't followed up with some kind of "news" or any new "concept" for the upcoming shows.

Sure, there are different views on both label's and GNR's side when it comes to WHEN and HOW to release new material.

Any info out there on how much music/albums GNR is under contract to deliver to the label? 

Of course it does.

Doesn't mean they are all right. It's just an article but there is some fair thoughts - no one here knows any different - so we wait and see how it plays out.
What can you do?

[pilferk]

We can go back and forth on what might be played in between legs, but the stage will be the stage.

There will be similar stages on each leg of the tour, yes.

I expect the SA tour and the EU/US tour stages are different, just because of logistics.

And there's probably 2 different (at least) stage crews with "stages" running around at any given time, during each leg.  I think during the 2016 stadium tour there might even have been 3.  That's not unusual, given how long it takes to break stuff down and set stuff up, as well as transport it all from place to place.

I get your point, too, but the stage does matter in terms of what they play, and how the show goes. The stage has HUGE influence on effects, choreography, and other aspects of the show...all of which tie in to what they play.  I know we all like envisioning that a concert is a spontaneous, in the moment, "super loose" performance.  I hate to burst bubbles but....I worked in a venue, long ago, where I saw some of the biggest acts in the world set up and tear down huge arena shows.  Shows aren't really like that.  Bits of it might be a bit ad libbed or have "one of a couple options" worked in.  But by and large, they are scripted events with tons of moving parts that are all choreographed to work together in unison to make it APPEAR that all this is spontaneous and organic.

[rizzo160]

Jarmo, where are you going to see GNR on this upcoming tour? I'm going to see GNR at MetLife, my third time seeing them, can't wait.

[pilferk]

Jarmo, where are you going to see GNR on this upcoming tour? I'm going to see GNR at MetLife, my third time seeing them, can't wait.

I'm hesitant to answer for him, but...since he's working for them as their photographer (and maybe other job duties we don't know about when on tour), I'd assume he'll be at most (if not every) show.

[rizzo160]

Sounds good, maybe I will see him at MetLife 🏟️...

[draguns]

I'm in once they make their way to MSG - my 10 year old daughter has been promised her first concert and that will be the one.   

FYI. There seems to be an issue with prices at MSG. When I saw Axl/DC in 2016 and GNR in the fall of 2017, I don't recall having an issue with getting tickets face value at a good price. I was on the TicketMaster website for 1.5 hours today trying to get tickets for my brother and I to see Rage Against the Machine. When my turn came to buy tickets, I saw the cheapest ticket at face value for $256 in the upper levels without fees. I decided to close the window and not buy it. I tried to get tickets last month for Pearl Jam. The cheapest seat was at $400 and I decided against that.

You may  want to take your daughter to the MetLife show since the prices are within reason. I paid $130 total with fees for Section  227A. The past two seasons, I have bought NY Giants tickets in this area. It's a VERY nice view.

[GypsySoul]

Jarmo, where are you going to see GNR on this upcoming tour? I'm going to see GNR at MetLife, my third time seeing them, can't wait.

I'm hesitant to answer for him, but...since he's working for them as their photographer (and maybe other job duties we don't know about when on tour), I'd assume he'll be at most (if not every) show.

@pilferk ... next time you feel hesitant to answer for someone ... DON'T ANSWER FOR THEM!!! 

This is NOT a picture of Jarmo.  It IS a picture of the GNR official photographer (from Kat's instagram page).


P.S. @ pilferk:  I can certainly understand mistaking Jarmo's pics as done by a professional photographer. 
Jarmo's pics are AWESOME and it's great and appreciated that he shares them with us!!! 

[rizzo160]

Thanks for the update.  PS it would be nice to meet Jarmo in person at a concert.  Your website is very interesting and informative.

[jarmo]

Thank you!

Maybe I'll see you in NJ! 



Oh and the photographing is a hobby which I enjoy..... But as pointed above I'm not the band's official photographer. That's Kat.



/jarmo

[allwaystired]

Thank you!

Maybe I'll see you in NJ! 



Oh and the photographing is a hobby which I enjoy..... But as pointed above I'm not the band's official photographer. That's Kat.



/jarmo

Did you think at all about doing some prints of them, for those of us on here that wanted them? I'd definitely be keen to have a couple of pictures from shows I've attended....

[jarmo]

I haven't thought about it. Yet....




/jarmo

[allwaystired]

I haven't thought about it. Yet....




/jarmo

Consider the seed of thought sown! haha!

Personally I think it would be cool- maybe for forum users, if there's an issue with money or stuff could do it on a pat-charity basis, whatever. I don't know the logistics/practicalities of this stuff!

Anyway - great photos!