ITW 2012 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 (edited) Anybody else think that the late start times are a part of what makes GNR shows so special? Going to see GNR is like going to an all night party that the pigs aren't able to break up. I've always thought that it was pretty lame that most concerts are over by 11 pm. Edited October 31, 2010 by ITW 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Gotta admit, I hate when most concerts are over before midnight... it's like, 'what the fuck am I gonna do now?'If I were 19, different story... but alas, I am not.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITW 2012 Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 (edited) Gotta admit, I hate when most concerts are over before midnight... it's like, 'what the fuck am I gonna do now?'If I were 19, different story... but alas, I am not....There's not much to do in Victoria after a show gets out anyway. The Save on Food Centre fucking sucks! Edited November 1, 2010 by ITW 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYWIFEMYLIFE Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Later the better. We usually go out after midnite even for the bars and the live club acts. Normal timing for a GNR gig should be around 1 a.m imo. A show that'd finish around the 3-4 a.m would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Glow Inc. Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 The late start makes the whole thing very exhausting if you have to travel to witness the show like I did, but I admit that it helps building the tension... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Gotta admit, I hate when most concerts are over before midnight... it's like, 'what the fuck am I gonna do now?'If I were 19, different story... but alas, I am not....There's not much to do in Victoria after a show gets out anyway. The Save on Food Centre fucking sucks!Yea Vic's pretty shit, and the sound at the S-O-F centre is terrible, which is funny because they spent fucking tons on it.I always prefer going to shows in Vancouver, at you least you can wander around and still have some fun.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 The build up is important so I think if they came on too promptly it would be bad. If the opening act finished then they just walked on. But according to Bach axls just warming up his voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axl666 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 It would be better if they went on on time or on at about 1am. Either way would give people who use public transporta chance to get home (last bus or first bus).But as one of those who went to Dublin, only a tiny percentage of people see anything positive about Axl going on late.It's actually very boring waiting around for someone to come on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axl8302 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 The late start makes the whole thing very exhausting if you have to travel to witness the show like I did, but I admit that it helps building the tension...I personally don't mind, but you're right... if your traveling and it starts late, it can be exhausting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 11pm seems about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakamaker Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Late starts do nothing but irritate fans and cost bands lots of $$$.I like to think that Guns N Roses are remembered for their classic music and dynamic personalities. They brought a 'raw' sound to the industry that will long be remembered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binge_And_Slash Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I think alot of fans would be alright with it if the doors opened later too. I certainly don't have a problem with them starting late but having to wait 90 minutes after a support act for them is tiresome, and drinks at a venue are fucking outrageously priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITW 2012 Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 I think alot of fans would be alright with it if the doors opened later too. I certainly don't have a problem with them starting late but having to wait 90 minutes after a support act for them is tiresome, and drinks at a venue are fucking outrageously priced.Just show up to the venue late. If I'm going to see GNR I don't show up to the arena until around 10 pm. My only complaint about the late starts is when the venues cut off liquor sales early. Now that is just wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuddMckagan Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kickingthehabit Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 This "building tension" theory is ridiculously stupid. There is nothing exciting about listening to the house speakers while an entire arena is booing your favorite singer for two hours. Axl could achieve greater effect with a simple extended introduction. In 2002, he used ominous music and quotes from The Exorcist before piledriving into Jungle. That created atmosphere and tension in less than five minutes.. -Kickingthehabit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoBrA2168 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 For fans like us it doesn't seem to be a problem. But for normal people, or just people seeing GNR because they are "in town" wouldn't like a later start in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Moon Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 its a double edged sword.on one hand, you cant go to a gnr concert, sing along to its so easy, and then bitch because it ran late.on the other, it shows a lot of disrespect / indifference to the fans, whether its intentional or not (i dont believe it is). then back to the first hand, i remember the next night after gnr 06, getting out at 10:30 after the goo goo dolls, and feeling like a huge homo.(the concert getting over at 10:30 felt weird too, har har) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITW 2012 Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 I don't think it's really about building tension. It probably has more to do with Axl's sleep schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Moon Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 its hard for normal people to comprehend but ive been in phases where waking up at 8pm felt about as reasonable as 3am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sascha Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 (edited) Special in a bad way. The late thing only resuts in good portions of the crowd being too tired to sing along, scream, dance or just clap their hands. It's like watching a movie just before you go to sleep, you get it, you like it, it might be the greatest movie ever, but you just can't appreciate it as much as if you were less tired. It's frustrating, the longer the wait, the more people get exhausted and are absent with their minds, don't focus on the show, but on how to get home or what to tell the boss the next day, it makes you enjoy the show a lot less and it results in people leaving before the encore or giving bad reviews even if the show was good. The sad thing is the band knows and even cares about this, but they can't do a thing about it. It's Axl being Axl, sometimes he just has to warm up and get into it before going out, sometimes he's not even in the same country while the band is waiting backstage ready to rumble. It's exhausting for them too, it just drains a lot of energy out of the whole thing. Edited November 1, 2010 by sascha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsguy Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Rock N' Roll was never predictable nor should it be... that's my thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhazUp Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I personally have no problem with late starts, as I don't do anything the day after concerts until the eveningBut I can see why it bugs people, and it does come across as unprofessional if they go on really late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 And if he goes on before he's ready I guess bad things happen. I do think it adds something to the show when it works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sascha Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 its hard for normal people to comprehend but ive been in phases where waking up at 8pm felt about as reasonable as 3am.Night person here, been working nightshifts all my life, suffering from sleeping disorders and its effects whenever I'm forced into a day schedule, so I understand all the personal, social and time mangement problems that come with this just perfectly. For everyone else you are an alien and they are like "look, that fucker is sleeping all day while we are working" but they don't see you working all night while they are sleeping. It is what it is, no point educating people about it, but when you've got to get your shit together you've got to get your shit together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhazUp Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 And if he goes on before he's ready I guess bad things happen. I do think it adds something to the show when it works out.The only problem is that sometimes it does not work out (crowd riots, curfew, power getting cut off, etc.)But he does seem to be in a better mood when he goes on later. There are pros and cons to both IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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