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Listening to Sarah Brightman's latest studio album, "Hymn", from beginning to end. Beautiful and enchanting album.

On 7/18/2019 at 11:26 PM, The Dissident said:

At the show tonight, a hoodie; poster;vinyl;CD;hat and some shirts a few are quite nice but none are outstanding. Don’t have a picture but there was 7 or so shirts 1 was women’s only

Thank you!  Were there any signed items or exclusive specific show merchandise?  

On 7/18/2019 at 10:18 PM, MaskingApathy said:

Haven't seen any pics yet but you can always hit the booth after the show.

Yeah, I know. I don’t know if there are signed vinyl/poster or limited exclusive posters per show,etc. Those items sell out quickly though. Don’t want to miss out.  

What does the merchandise booth look for this North America leg? I don't see any one's reports of the first three gigs so I'm asking. I'm seeing them in Atlanta next month! Getting really excited! The person that I'm going with wants to get as close to the stage as possible, but I don't want to miss any goodies either. Greatly appreciated.

I think there are a few other reasons why the tickets are so expensive in Vegas besides the band being greedy and it just being Vegas.

In the last 2/3 years, Caesars Hotel and Casino went through bankruptcy, and just got sold to a new owner/corporation in the last 6 months. Also, I read this odd article earlier this month where the new owner switched from an exclusive contract with AEG, which was Celine's promotion company, to exclusively working with LiveNation. I have a feeling this has something to why all the tickets are so high. I have attached the articles I mentioned below:

https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/celine-dion-closes-1141-show-residency-on-las-vegas-strip-video-1683061/

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-caesars-bankruptcy-idUSKBN1512WS

https://www.casino.org/news/caesars-entertainment-bounces-back-with-positive-q1

https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/caesars-investor-carl-icahn-encouraging-company-be-sold-1600525/

Day 19- Song starts with a J

Day 20- Song that starts with a K

Day 21- Song that has "CK"

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/steve-perry-traces-amazon/

Looks like his solo record is coming October 5th!! This is so exciting! Steve has an unique voice and is such a professional.

Ask and you receive...1 week later. Awesome!! Can't wait! 95 days to go....

My only complaint from the tour announcement is that the closest date is not that close. Why no Atlanta? Anyways, what is better....concert or festival? I have never been to a music festival before so that is why I'm asking. Do they do a condensed setlist? Thank you!

44 minutes ago, Ralphelmo said:

https://hear2zen.wordpress.com/2018/06/14/interview-todd-kerns/

H2Z: So, I know the SMKC record is done, has any scheduling been put in place for it yet?

Todd Kerns: Its coming out in the fall, I would say probably September. There should be a single out in the summer at some point. Of course, anything and everything can change, as no one has been given anything specific as yet. I believe we are having it mastered, so it has been recorded and mixed, and we are starting to deal with artwork and all those kinds of things, it’s definitely in the pipe line, and it’s great, it’s really great. I am so excited about it, in fact I listen to it quite regularly in my car.

H2Z: So, has a single been picked yet?
 

Todd Kerns: Oh yeah, sure has. It’s great. It has a certain classic rock vibe to it, which I think is really cool. It has a really great singalong chorus, and such a great riff, one of the best riffs on the album. It’s so strong. It’s one of those songs where you will go “Oh yeah!” (laughs)

Thank you!

So by Todd's comments, I have another 85 days (if it's released Sept. 7th) to 106 days (if it's released on Sept. 28th) till the album drops. Unless plans change.

I am wanting to hear more about this album and USA tour. I guess Slash & Co. will tell more after the GNR European leg in July, but that seems like a long time from now. Will he be announcing more tour dates or is this USA tour just festivals? Does anyone know if there will be SMKC touring next year or is it still GNR? Thank you!

Love it! So where can we get a copy?

Man, I'm an odd duck around here!

The only concert I have seen so far this year is Pam Tillis (April 21st).

Rest of 2018:

Blackmore's Night (July 25th, DC) Hoping to get tickets

Billy Joel (Oct 13th, Winston-Salem)

Josh Groban (Oct. 18th, Atlanta) Hoping to get tickets

Fleetwood Mac (Feb 2019, Columbia) Thinking about getting tickets for additional shows

Slash, Loreena McKennitt, and Sarah Brightman if they tour the USA this year!

No he is not in Seattle atm, unless he just flew in since his last twitter post. He said he was in TN the other night and went to see the play "Hamilton" with his family this week too but I don't know where (NYC/LA?) @MyPrettyTiedUpMichelle. 

Yeah, even if they are working on GNR material, you would think he could take a weekend off and perform that night and come back to LA on Sunday. The only thing I could think is if something is happening around that time that is more important.  hummm.... I know the Grammy's are on January 28th in NYC, but that is highly unlikely, right?

Thought some would be interested in this announcement, and can make the performance. Interested to see what happens. However I noticed that they left Duff out of the "featuring" section of who will be in the band. I wonder why since this is a local gig for him.

19 hours ago, MyPrettyTiedUpMichelle said:

Well, I'll certainly be keeping tabs on all the various side projects and it seems there's a few!  Hmm...will they tour?  It's highly likely.  I've already said it,  ain't no way the likes of Slash and Duff are going to spend 6 months sitting around.  They'll have something lined up, what exactly, remains to be seen.  I had a theory that Guns would squeeze in a few dates in the Southern Hemisphere but I guess they would have announced that by now.  Of course, the hope is that Guns will spend the downtime working on a new album, but if they don't, there's every possibility Duff will tour with one of his bands.  

I️ don’t know if I️ should thank you or start making a list of all of the side projects of Duff and Slash to check on a daily/weekly basis. It’s obvious with their back catalogue and number of bands they are involved in that they are productive musicians. The question really comes how much time they want off, and how busy/productive they need (contracts) or want to be. Also, what sort of stuff do they already have in the can? With this Walking Papers album, Duff will do promo in January/February and can tour March/April/and maybe first part of May before going back to Guns. Will he? We will have to see! But for Slash, SMKC has music to record but hasn’t recorded or mastered it yet. Could he do another Slash & Friends album, yes, but he won’t be bolting out the gate to promote and tour it though unless the studio pics in the Spring were our clue. 

I️ would also like to see the gang work on another GNR album, and I️ thought it was a serious possibility till this news. Duff’s other band, forget the name, that released 2 songs two/three wks ago seems to just be a recording band (at least for right now). Anywho...we will find out soon enough! 

Thanks again for the update! 😊

Thank you for the heads up! 😊 Being a fairly new GNR fan, I️ am not hip to all the side projects each Gunner has participated or created. The few things I️ heard this morning from Walking Papers is up my ally. Will have to investigate further. 

Seems like Duff has been busy recording, and getting his side projects up and running before GNR takes a 7 month break. He knows he has momentum behind him right now. I’m curious to know if the recording was done in the Spring before the marthanon touring with Guns, and waited for the next lull in the schedule. 

Also, this seems to be a touring sort of band compared to the one you posted 2 wks ago. Is there any chance they may be touring the first half of 2018? Like do I️ need to keep tabs on them? 

Is there anyone willing to get an extra Slash litho for me? Will pay fair price & shipping. Please PM me. Thank you!

Is there anyone going to the last MSG show that could get me the Slash litho? Will pay. Please PM me.

I can't wait!! Driving up at lunch time. Place looks nice and ready for tonight. Hope the thunderstorms stay away! That's all I'm worried about tonight.

43 minutes ago, scooby845 said:

7 albums that spent 400 weeks.. what are the others?

"The others: Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon (927), Johnny Mathis' Johnny’s Greatest Hits (490), the My Fair Lady original cast recording (480), Bob Marley & The Wailers’ Legend (471), Journey’s Greatest Hits (462) and Metallica’s self-titled album (432). "

I was curious too.

8 minutes ago, ramsey said:

Dude The Forum is on a whole other level than any arena in the US with Madison Square Garden as the exception. The history alone...GO TO THIS SHOW. Not only that but the venue was restored a couple years back and is AMAZING now. They have food from all the best local spots around LA, incredible drinks, it's just awesome. Staples is like a shitty amusement park.

See you at The Forum!!! 

Thank you! I will try and see if I can get in. Will tickets sell fast for this show then? I would love to see them in their hometown.....hoping this works out.

I'm happy. I mean I wanted to see them in an arena setting so this is perfect for me. Not coming to my area, but I am visiting family out West around Thanksgiving so the Vegas & 2 LA shows are the best options. Do you guys have any recommendations? I am figuring the Forum would be the best acoustic venue of the three, but will it sell out quick? Much appreciated!

1 hour ago, AxlsFavoriteRose said:

ok so not being mean but you don't know who Shania Twain is? 

I know exactly who Shania Twain is, thank you. I am anxiously waiting for her new record this year (hearing it's now this fall), I mean the last one she released (Up!) I was in high school. She debuted her new single at Stagecoach Festival here this past week or so. When I have time I will dig it up on Youtube.

PS I was posting this at work & I wasn't on break either. Just excited to see the picture with a teen idol of mine wearing GNR, that's all. I didn't realize I had to mention proper names, especially when it's on the picture.