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Title: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: Darkstarshades on April 14, 2016, 06:22:17 PM
https://www.facebook.com/dreamtheater/photos/a.487625947180.264700.7677942180/10153397090492181/?type=3&theater

So looks like they've finally confirmed their tour to SA!

I hope it includes Mexico! Can wait.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: SebastianPratesi on April 15, 2016, 12:34:40 AM
¡Sí! :)

I don't know how I'll be able to get all the money to travel to and from Bs. As. + the ticket to the show, but we'll see... yes we shall see...
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: SebastianPratesi on April 15, 2016, 06:33:34 AM
So looks like they've finally confirmed their tour to SA!

I hope it includes Mexico! Can wait.
I used to think Mexico was usually grouped with the US & Canada as 'North' America for touring purposes? (since it's much more closer geographically, despite the language being more 'South' American).

Anyways, I just searched for more information on this leg, and apparently it will take place in June. I hope it's a little later than that (or maybe LATE June), since it doesn't give me a lot of time to gather the money. It's likely that I'll get another new job next month, but if that happens, I won't receive the extra salary until early June.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: Darkstarshades on April 15, 2016, 09:02:57 PM
I'd feel extremely betrayed if it didn't include Mexico, that's like skipping a very large fanbase for no real reason here.

They always visit 3 cities here, so it's not just a place to pass through.

They might head south and stop at Mexico, I think.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: DarkLord_Lalinc on April 15, 2016, 09:05:07 PM
Betrayed is a strong word lol
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: Darkstarshades on April 15, 2016, 09:09:26 PM
Betrayed is a strong word lol

Well, yeah, a huge letdown.
Of course I'd understand their reasons, but if I knew they were going to skip here, I'd be very pissed off for quite a while.

Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: zoso on April 20, 2016, 02:52:12 PM
I'd feel extremely betrayed if it didn't include Mexico, that's like skipping a very large fanbase for no real reason here.

They always visit 3 cities here, so it's not just a place to pass through.

They might head south and stop at Mexico, I think.

Please keep in mind that Mexico has been added for the 2nd NA leg for the past tours. So we may have to wait until late this year or next year.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: Darkstarshades on April 20, 2016, 09:06:53 PM
I'd feel extremely betrayed if it didn't include Mexico, that's like skipping a very large fanbase for no real reason here.

They always visit 3 cities here, so it's not just a place to pass through.

They might head south and stop at Mexico, I think.

Please keep in mind that Mexico has been added for the 2nd NA leg for the past tours. So we may have to wait until late this year or next year.

Who knows.
Unless they went back to cover southern US, I find it highly unlikely that they'll make a 2nd leg.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: zoso on April 21, 2016, 09:24:36 AM
I'd feel extremely betrayed if it didn't include Mexico, that's like skipping a very large fanbase for no real reason here.

They always visit 3 cities here, so it's not just a place to pass through.

They might head south and stop at Mexico, I think.

Please keep in mind that Mexico has been added for the 2nd NA leg for the past tours. So we may have to wait until late this year or next year.

Who knows.
Unless they went back to cover southern US, I find it highly unlikely that they'll make a 2nd leg.

Why unlikely? For tours that's the way it has been done. 2 NA legs.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: Darkstarshades on April 21, 2016, 05:01:18 PM
"Past tours", not TA tour.
They've made it very clear they have carefully selected the venues and that it was a very different tour, so it's not comparable to the previous ones.

In any case, I'm certain they'll come.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: bluehaze on April 25, 2016, 03:12:27 PM
I'd feel extremely betrayed if it didn't include Mexico, that's like skipping a very large fanbase for no real reason here.

They always visit 3 cities here, so it's not just a place to pass through.

They might head south and stop at Mexico, I think.

Please keep in mind that Mexico has been added for the 2nd NA leg for the past tours. So we may have to wait until late this year or next year.

Who knows.
Unless they went back to cover southern US, I find it highly unlikely that they'll make a 2nd leg.

Why unlikely? For tours that's the way it has been done. 2 NA legs.


They didn't do a second North American leg on the last tour. It's been five years since they've toured the South. James Labrie said they'd do all they could to make a tour of the South happen. Recently, on Facebook, he mentioned the possibility of doing a second North American to include Florida...we'll see.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: Darkstarshades on April 25, 2016, 06:40:53 PM
And that's exactly my fear.
It wouldn't be the first time they skip Mexico for no reason, however.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: zoso on April 26, 2016, 03:09:57 PM
And that's exactly my fear.
It wouldn't be the first time they skip Mexico for no reason, however.
They've been coming to Mexico since the SFAM tour....that's 16 years from now...They haven't skipped a single tour ever since then. Yes they have excluded certain cities (like Monterrey and Guadalajara) for certain tours (SFAM, Systematic Chaos), but I honestly don't see them skipping Mexico after the success they've had with each new tour.
Nothing is for certain, but I honestly don't see why this time will be different, yes JLB mentioned about different/selected venues, but I think that's it.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: SystematicThought on April 28, 2016, 12:25:22 PM
Is the gig in Chile in July a festival or a show?
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: Chino on April 28, 2016, 12:26:40 PM
My money is on a show being recorded in South America
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: CharlesPL on April 28, 2016, 01:44:21 PM
My money is on a show being recorded in South America

Time for Europe now :tup 2nd leg in oct/nov

show?

Show
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: Darkstarshades on April 28, 2016, 05:29:47 PM
No... This cannot be...
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: SebastianPratesi on April 28, 2016, 06:46:40 PM
Great to see some confirmation on the South American dates. Since they always play Argentina right after Chile (or viceversa) I'm assuming our show will be either late June or early July. So, it looks like I might be able to fly to Buenos Aires after all! :)
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: Darkstarshades on April 28, 2016, 11:04:29 PM
No Mexico...
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: zoso on April 29, 2016, 07:23:42 AM
No Mexico...

Chillax, just 1 tour date has been added.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: DarkLord_Lalinc on April 29, 2016, 09:08:00 AM
No Mexico...

Chillax, just 1 tour date has been added.

lol
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: SebastianPratesi on May 02, 2016, 09:55:26 AM
For other people in Argentina: se confirmó un* show el Martes 28 de Junio en el Luna Park  :)

https://twitter.com/dreamtheaternet/status/727155563050733568 (https://twitter.com/dreamtheaternet/status/727155563050733568)

Las entradas supuestamente estarán a la venta a partir de mañana a las 8 de la noche en www.ticketportal.com.ar (https://www.ticketportal.com.ar).

*: según revisé, todavía no hay nada confirmado sobre si éste será el único, o si habrá más. Yo me imagino que habrá uno más, ya que el siguiente confirmado es recién ese Domingo en Chile, entonces les quedan varios días libres. Pero, habrá que ver.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: bluehaze on May 02, 2016, 10:33:31 AM
Buenos Aires June 28, Santiago Chile July 3rd.........
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: SebastianPratesi on May 02, 2016, 12:22:15 PM
UPDATE Re: 28/6 in Luna Park;

https://www.facebook.com/moveconcertsargentina/photos/a.1501176003490933.1073741828.1494117460863454/1707287409546457/?type=3&theater (https://www.facebook.com/moveconcertsargentina/photos/a.1501176003490933.1073741828.1494117460863454/1707287409546457/?type=3&theater)

Pre venta exclusiva para clientes del BBVA Francés del 3 al 9 de mayo con 15% de descuento y 3 cuotas sin interés.
Tickets a la venta en Ticketportal Argentina.
Venta general a partir del 10 de mayo.

¡Es una experiencia Move Concerts!
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: zoso on May 03, 2016, 10:38:50 AM
Dream Theater has confirmed 1 tour date for Guadalajara on July 11th, wonder if the Monterrey date is gonna be on my 30th bday...
Darkstarshades...you were saying? this tour being different?
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: CharlesPL on May 03, 2016, 09:00:58 PM
2 shows in Mexico City now.

https://www.dreamtheater.net/tour

Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: Darkstarshades on May 03, 2016, 09:39:56 PM
Well, I expected the Auditorio Nacional, but that's too big, lol.
Anyway, awesome venues, been to the Teatro Diana a few times, never been to the Pepsi WTC. Altho I love the way it looks, tough call.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: DarkLord_Lalinc on May 03, 2016, 10:40:25 PM
Pepsi Center is just fine. It holds around 7500 people, which is not far from Auditorio which holds 9000.

Also, two nights! First time I'm seeing DT two nights in a row. Any Mexican DTFers up for meeting up?
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: Darkstarshades on May 03, 2016, 10:49:09 PM
Pepsi Center is just fine. It holds around 7500 people, which is not far from Auditorio which holds 9000.

Also, two nights! First time I'm seeing DT two nights in a row. Any Mexican DTFers up for meeting up?

Dunno, if I pick Pepsi Center you can count on me there.

Auditorio is awesome, I still get chills just thinking of the Symphony of the Goddesses 2 years ago, TA there would have been perfect. Still, Pepsi WTC can still surprise me.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: de_fromage on May 04, 2016, 07:41:56 AM
Pepsi Center is just fine. It holds around 7500 people, which is not far from Auditorio which holds 9000.

Also, two nights! First time I'm seeing DT two nights in a row. Any Mexican DTFers up for meeting up?

I'm up. I wish this would have happened like in the Octavarium tour, that way we would get to see some unique show.

TA's not my favourite album but I can't keep my inner fanboy from seeing DT once again.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: zoso on May 04, 2016, 09:10:50 AM
Now I wonder if Monterrey will get added to the list :S
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: nattmorker on May 04, 2016, 10:24:40 AM
Pepsi Center is just fine. It holds around 7500 people, which is not far from Auditorio which holds 9000.

Also, two nights! First time I'm seeing DT two nights in a row. Any Mexican DTFers up for meeting up?

I'm up too! I'm loving TA so this is gonna be a awesome for me!
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: de_fromage on May 04, 2016, 11:34:07 AM
When will they stop considering Mexico as South America?
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: zoso on May 04, 2016, 12:04:07 PM
When will they stop considering Mexico as South America?

I don't mind...as long as they consider us on their tours  ;D
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: de_fromage on May 04, 2016, 12:31:56 PM
When will they stop considering Mexico as South America?

I don't mind...as long as they consider us on their tours  ;D

Touché
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: goo-goo on May 04, 2016, 03:06:27 PM
Now I wonder if Monterrey will get added to the list :S

I hope not  ;D :rollin  ;)
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: zoso on May 05, 2016, 07:31:30 AM
Now I wonder if Monterrey will get added to the list :S

I hope not  ;D :rollin  ;)

F U  ;D :chill
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: DarkLord_Lalinc on May 05, 2016, 08:58:27 AM
When will they stop considering Mexico as South America?
Funny, I think this is the first time they've done that. We are always at the beginning or at the end of their North American run. Just a matter of logistics, I think.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: de_fromage on May 05, 2016, 10:05:50 AM
When will they stop considering Mexico as South America?
Funny, I think this is the first time they've done that. We are always at the beginning or at the end of their North American run. Just a matter of logistics, I think.

Yeah, I mean generally. I remember Prog Nation in the north started here
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: Darkstarshades on May 06, 2016, 01:42:13 PM
So, according to the DT website, apparently the ticket sales for the Guadalajara show began today, but the guys at Ticketmaster said that the sales have not yet begun, and that they're programmed for tomorrow (wtf)?

However, the ticketmaster website says nothing happens on 11 July.

This is also the first time ever I see tickets being picked up exclusively at the theater the day of the event.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: SebastianPratesi on May 09, 2016, 12:32:48 PM
Note to Chilean and Brazilian fans - the following dates have been added recently:

22/6 - Sao Paolo (Espaceo das Americas)

4/7 - Santiago (Teatro Coliseo - 2nd show)
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: devieira73 on May 09, 2016, 12:56:37 PM
It seems they are still adding shows here on DT.net. I guess there will be at least more 2 or 3 cities in Brazil. Anyway, thanks for the heads up!
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: devieira73 on May 09, 2016, 12:56:43 PM
Sorry, double post.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: Darkstarshades on May 10, 2016, 08:07:58 PM
The Guadalajara show is largely underselling :(
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: nattmorker on May 11, 2016, 02:17:11 PM
The Guadalajara show is largely underselling :(

Well, I think it has not been long since the tickets were available. I remember the Guadalajara ADTOE show was cancelled, I hope it sells well this time. I will be attending the DF show.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: lucasembarbosa on May 11, 2016, 07:34:43 PM
My money is on a show being recorded in South America

Time for Europe now :tup 2nd leg in oct/nov

show?

Show

They did three shows in a row in Milan, Italy. And the "Our New World" video was supposedly recorded in one of these shows... Guess they've already recorded it and the DVD's release will follow as soon as they finish the world tour.

BTW, I'm going to see them in São Paulo! o/
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: devieira73 on May 11, 2016, 07:55:44 PM
Does anyone here, close to band, know if there will be only the Sao Paulo show in Brazil?  The date is close and the sales already begun and I'm worried of not be able to buy a good seat, while I'm waiting for another date near where I live, in Brasilia.
Thanks!
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: Darkstarshades on May 11, 2016, 08:07:10 PM
Well, I don't know why was the ADTOE show cancelled, I doubt it was because of low sales.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: lucasembarbosa on May 11, 2016, 08:08:09 PM
Does anyone here, close to band, know if there will be only the Sao Paulo show in Brazil?  The date is close and the sales already begun and I'm worried of not be able to buy a good seat, while I'm waiting for another date near where I live, in Brasilia.
Thanks!

Confirmado, apenas SP. Alguns amigos meus de BSB já compraram seus ingressos e passagens. Só digo uma coisa: CORRE
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: devieira73 on May 11, 2016, 08:12:27 PM
Valeu, Lucas! Não entendi direito a sua mensagem, mas você quis dizer que foi confirmado que o de SP vai ser o único show no Brasil ou foi o único confirmado até agora?
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: lucasembarbosa on May 11, 2016, 08:14:24 PM
Valeu, Lucas! Você sabe quem confirmou?

Pessoal do YtseBR, antigo FC brasileiro, que ainda mantém contato com o pessoal da banda.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: devieira73 on May 11, 2016, 08:17:13 PM
Alterei a minha pergunta rsrs
Então é o unico mesmo?
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: devieira73 on May 11, 2016, 08:33:00 PM
Valeu, Lucas! Você sabe quem confirmou?

Pessoal do YtseBR, antigo FC brasileiro, que ainda mantém contato com o pessoal da banda.

Dei uma olhada num post deles no facebook, parece que é isso mesmo...  Vou ter que definir logo, mas infelizmente não sei se vai dar pra sair de Brasília na data. Obrigado mais uma vez!
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: goo-goo on May 12, 2016, 08:04:48 AM
The Guadalajara show is largely underselling :(

Well, I think it has not been long since the tickets were available. I remember the Guadalajara ADTOE show was cancelled, I hope it sells well this time. I will be attending the DF show.

My experience with Mexican fans is that the majority of the tickets are usually bought a few days before the show.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: CharlesPL on May 12, 2016, 02:18:08 PM
23rd June, Rio De Janeiro - Vivo Rio
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: devieira73 on May 12, 2016, 02:54:47 PM
Good to know! :tup
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: de_fromage on May 13, 2016, 07:35:36 AM
The Guadalajara show is largely underselling :(

Well, I think it has not been long since the tickets were available. I remember the Guadalajara ADTOE show was cancelled, I hope it sells well this time. I will be attending the DF show.

My experience with Mexican fans is that the majority of the tickets are usually bought a few days before the show.

Not generally, specially for DT shows at least when they played in the National Auditorium, tickets went so fast almost half or more in pre-sale
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: Darkstarshades on May 13, 2016, 08:16:38 PM
The Guadalajara show is largely underselling :(

Well, I think it has not been long since the tickets were available. I remember the Guadalajara ADTOE show was cancelled, I hope it sells well this time. I will be attending the DF show.

My experience with Mexican fans is that the majority of the tickets are usually bought a few days before the show.

Not generally, specially for DT shows at least when they played in the National Auditorium, tickets went so fast almost half or more in pre-sale

So it does mean it is underselling and can go cancelled for that? :(
The ADTOE cancelled show was on this exact same venue.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: CharlesPL on May 13, 2016, 08:56:37 PM
25th June, Curitiba - Opera de Arame
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: Darkstarshades on May 15, 2016, 12:18:25 AM
The Guadalajara show is largely underselling :(

Well, I think it has not been long since the tickets were available. I remember the Guadalajara ADTOE show was cancelled, I hope it sells well this time. I will be attending the DF show.

My experience with Mexican fans is that the majority of the tickets are usually bought a few days before the show.

Let's hope so.
I think the price jump is ridiculous, seriously, it goes from 750 pesos to more than 1000 in just one seat, and just 4 rows later, it skyrockets to 1600+, there's virtually no difference between one section of the seats and another, and that can be seen, as the cheapest row (450) and the second cheapest (which is still roughly 750) are the most occupied ones, the mid-range section is almost empty, as are the sides and the balconies, which are expensive as hell too.


Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: vazquez on May 16, 2016, 09:46:24 AM
25th June, Curitiba - Opera de Arame

YES!  :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal

I would be unable to travel to São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro, so I´m extremely happy! YES!
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: de_fromage on May 16, 2016, 02:27:12 PM
The Guadalajara show is largely underselling :(

Well, I think it has not been long since the tickets were available. I remember the Guadalajara ADTOE show was cancelled, I hope it sells well this time. I will be attending the DF show.

My experience with Mexican fans is that the majority of the tickets are usually bought a few days before the show.

Not generally, specially for DT shows at least when they played in the National Auditorium, tickets went so fast almost half or more in pre-sale

So it does mean it is underselling and can go cancelled for that? :(
The ADTOE cancelled show was on this exact same venue.

It's totally underselling, but I don't think it would get canceled it's still to early to decide that
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: CharlesPL on May 16, 2016, 05:34:07 PM
21st June , Belo Horizonte - Expominas
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: devieira73 on May 17, 2016, 10:02:36 AM
Where did you see this last show? Maybe there' s still hope for Brasilia.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: de_fromage on June 01, 2016, 01:10:11 PM
Gotta sell mi tickets for July 8,Platinum section. HMU if interested
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: CharlesPL on June 02, 2016, 05:19:08 PM
2nd July - 3rd show in Santiago
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: Salies on June 02, 2016, 06:07:17 PM
Eita, e não é que tem um pessoal brasileiro aqui? Muito bom! :metal

I was dying to go to the concert in São Paulo (June 22), but unfortunately I will be unable to go.
Good luck for the ones that are willing to see one of their concerts!
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: lucasembarbosa on June 05, 2016, 03:42:44 PM
Eita, e não é que tem um pessoal brasileiro aqui? Muito bom! :metal

I was dying to go to the concert in São Paulo (June 22), but unfortunately I will be unable to go.
Good luck for the ones that are willing to see one of their concerts!

Eu sou de SP, quase fui no show daqui. Mas tá caro pra caramba! Comprei em Curitiba no sábado 25/06 num lugar muito melhor por metade do preço...
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: devieira73 on June 22, 2016, 09:54:13 AM
Anybody here went to the Belo Horizonte show yesterday?
How it was without the video? The band played with the backing tracks/recorded orchestra or not? Thanks!
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: CharlesPL on June 23, 2016, 10:55:43 AM
Sao Paulo videos :

Nice T-shirts :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIFMM1iPkDM

TA incomplete :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbtDouUdPUo

Intro - Gift

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSOSLcjiVqo

ONW :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ET6CgToMcVc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aGoVVso9AQ

3 Days :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hkqf8kuRcoQ

Hymn :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RksCg3UuRU0

TA - complete
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTuekebCcF0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLGK8SQIXgU
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: Architeuthis on June 24, 2016, 11:47:11 AM
So what's the attendance like at the South America shows?
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: devieira73 on June 24, 2016, 01:42:36 PM
So what's the attendance like at the South America shows?

I was at the São Paulo show and the public seemed to be around 60 % of the capacity. 100% until the middle of the house and empty around the last ranks.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: SebastianPratesi on June 24, 2016, 10:01:36 PM
Speaking of dramatic turns of events: just a few hours ago, Buenos Aires' Government denied Luna Park the permission for tonight's and tomorrow's shows by Maluma (a latin singer), and apparently Fifth Harmony's show on Sunday as well. So, there's a chance that DT's show on Tuesday might not happen at all.

I guess we'll see how this turns out. Because, if it's indeed cancelled, the band will be free all week in Argentina, until their shows on Chile. Hopefully the Luna Park/Government conflict will be solved by Monday. If not, let's hope the band gets the chance to change venue/date.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: Darkstarshades on June 24, 2016, 11:46:41 PM
So what's the attendance like at the South America shows?

I'm actually very heavily concerned about the Guadalajara show, not even the VIP zone is sold.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: DarkLord_Lalinc on June 26, 2016, 08:51:25 AM
So what's the attendance like at the South America shows?

I'm actually very heavily concerned about the Guadalajara show, not even the VIP zone is sold.
DT is not a band that sells out the first day. There are plenty of tickets left by the time the show comes by, and they sell fine. Maybe they won't sell out the venue, but that's ok.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: TAC on June 26, 2016, 01:00:33 PM
What's the issue at Luna Park?
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: SebastianPratesi on June 27, 2016, 10:15:52 AM
What's the issue at Luna Park?

On Friday night, the Stadium issued a press release. Apparently, Bs. As. Gov't didn't allow the weekend shows to take place, so they were reprogrammed (on different dates/locations).

We are still waiting for confirmation, but all seems to be Ok and tomorrow's show should go ahead as planned.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: Mladen on June 28, 2016, 03:01:26 AM
From JLB's FB:

Hey Beunos Aires,
Just letting you know that the Luna Park show tomorrow night will go on as planned.
See u there and let's have an amazing evening.
Time to kick serious ass...
You with me...!!!!!
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: nattmorker on June 29, 2016, 09:22:25 AM
Well, I finally got tickets for the México city show on july 8th. My wife is going with me, it's gonna be great! It's anybody else going to this gig?
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: DarkLord_Lalinc on June 29, 2016, 10:29:07 PM
Well, I finally got tickets for the México city show on july 8th. My wife is going with me, it's gonna be great! It's anybody else going to this gig?
I'm coming!
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: DreamerTV on June 30, 2016, 09:15:42 AM
Was the Luna Park attendance affected by this issue with the gov?
'Cause from what i've seen on YT the venue wasn't full as used to be for DT.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: SebastianPratesi on June 30, 2016, 11:07:12 AM
Was the Luna Park attendance affected by this issue with the gov?
'Cause from what i've seen on YT the venue wasn't full as used to be for DT.
I come back home tomorrow, and I'll post a longer reply (plus pics and anecdotes).
But, in short: no, it wasn't affected by it. There were other factors, I think.
And yes, it wasn't full. In fact, some sections were completely empty.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: SebastianPratesi on July 01, 2016, 07:06:24 PM
So, yeah, there was the issue between Luna Park and the Gov't, which went from Friday to Monday. Still, the ticket-selling was already 'weak' by Thursday (I checked the ticket-selling website daily). I think this might have been caused because:

-it was not a Weekend show, so a lot of people might not have been able to skip work. A girl I was talking to before the show, told me she had already told her boss she wouldn't be going to her workplace the following day.

-apparently, tickets were more expensive than the last time. I didn't go to the 2014 show, so I can't compare, but I remember reading through Facebook comments on the Argentinean Fan Club a couple of weeks ago, and many people complained about the prices.

-the band was not playing anything but the new album. And, as you can expect, a lot of fans were probably turned off by this.

I wonder how big the audiences were in Brazil, and how big they'll be in Chile in a few days. Any Brazilian or Chilean fans around here?
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: DreamerTV on July 03, 2016, 12:13:44 PM
From what i've seen for the Mexican gigs, the sales are very low...
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: Mladen on July 03, 2016, 12:25:39 PM
Well, their tickets have been getting more expensive for years now. It's no surprising to see a drop in ticket sales, and especially now that the band only plays new material. That always limits the audience. But hey, that's what management and marketing campaigns are for, I'm sure the band and the crew are earning enough money.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: DarkLord_Lalinc on July 03, 2016, 06:52:56 PM
Yeah, compared to 2014's massive Along for the Ride show, this year's tickets skyrocketed in price. I know the production is bigger, but it kinda alienates casual fans. Also, some peeps aren't too happy with the tour being an exclusive The Astonishing show because they didn't like the album that much.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: Darkstarshades on July 04, 2016, 01:55:05 AM
That was what I was initially fearing.
The sales are moderate at best, with the 2nd Mexico City night being the show with the most tickets, from what I see.
The audience here is fairly shitty, DT can't make a post without people whining about wanting Portnoy back and that the album sucked, and many others qq because Monterrey didn't get a date.
As far as I recall from a friend, the Monterrey show sales were decent at best last tour, so that could be a reason.
I'll see if I can post a pic of how the Guadalajara show is going as soon as the website ends its maintenance.

Maybe people don't know Teatro Diana is in Guadalajara since the sites, for whathever reason, keep insisting on it being located in Tlaquepaque, which, while part of Guadalajara city, isn't where the theater is.
(Either way, if I fall asleep before it goes up again, you can check here: https://www.ticketmaster.com.mx/dream-theater-presenta-the-astonishing-guadalajara-jalisco-11-07-2016/event/140050A491563F86?artistid=744581&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=826)
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: DarkLord_Lalinc on July 04, 2016, 08:48:39 AM
Yeah, I mean... I think it should be noted that one big chunk of DT's audience are casual fans and not die-hards like us. Some of them want to go and see some guys play fast with some guy singing Pull Me Under and have a beer or two. Several friends of mine like Dream Theater very much but they haven't even listened to The Astonishing because of whatever reason, so why would they go see them live this time? I know that there will be plenty of last-time purchases but I can't see the venue filling up.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: devieira73 on July 05, 2016, 11:41:24 AM

I wonder how big the audiences were in Brazil, and how big they'll be in Chile in a few days. Any Brazilian or Chilean fans around here?

Quote from: Architeuthis on June 24, 2016, 11:47:11 AM
So what's the attendance like at the South America shows?

I was at the São Paulo show and the public seemed to be around 60 % of the capacity (edit: maybe less). 100% until the middle of the house and empty around the last ranks.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: Darkstarshades on July 07, 2016, 09:47:15 AM
Teatro Diana just halved the prices. 2x1 for today.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: Lark the Starless on July 08, 2016, 03:23:00 PM
I'll be headed to today's concert in Mexico City. Tickets say the concert starts at 9 pm. Is this the case?
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: nattmorker on July 08, 2016, 11:59:49 PM
I'll be headed to today's concert in Mexico City. Tickets say the concert starts at 9 pm. Is this the case?

I was there, it was awesome!
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: goo-goo on July 10, 2016, 06:54:19 AM
How was the attendance in the Mexico City shows. Seems like there were several concerns about it prior to the gigs/
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: DarkLord_Lalinc on July 10, 2016, 07:20:07 AM
As I predicted, attendance was just fine. Lots of peeps bought their tickets a few hours before the show. The two shows were nearly sold-out.

Also, the gigs were incredible (I went to both).
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: goo-goo on July 10, 2016, 04:37:00 PM
As I predicted, attendance was just fine. Lots of peeps bought their tickets a few hours before the show. The two shows were nearly sold-out.

Also, the gigs were incredible (I went to both).

Glad to hear this. I wonder how the Guadalajara gig is going to do.
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South America
Post by: Darkstarshades on July 10, 2016, 07:40:29 PM
As I predicted, attendance was just fine. Lots of peeps bought their tickets a few hours before the show. The two shows were nearly sold-out.

Also, the gigs were incredible (I went to both).

Glad to hear this. I wonder how the Guadalajara gig is going to do.

I will write a review here of the show once it ends.  ;)
Title: Re: The Astonishing in South América
Post by: Darkstarshades on July 12, 2016, 07:57:13 PM
I can safely say that this show is totally one of the greatest things I've ever seen. I had not felt this way since the Zelda orchestra show a few years back.
The crowd was great, we all sang pretty much all the time, JLB was nailing almost everything and he did some truly badass high screams on notes such as On The Road to Revolution ending.

John Myung was fairy active, JP's solo at A New Beginning was bettet than the album one, unfortunately, the thing ended too quickly and it was cut short.

Of course there were guys yelling stuff at random points, but they knew when to do it and they didn't interrupt key mellow parts.

Mix was great, almost perfect during the first act, except maybe for MM's drums being a little low at the start, but that was corrected quickly, it wasn't loud.
The second act did suffer from Jordan being a little low on some parts, but wasn't so noticieable and was fixed during Heaven's Cove

There were tears, people singing their lungs off during ONW and Astonishing, such a great great night. The exchange between Ahrys and Daryus during ATO, the crowd did an awesome job singing Ahrys's parts and remained silent while JLB sang Daryus.

At the end, we sang Happy Birthday to JP, he didn't bite the cake, however :(
Only issue was the heat, for whathever reason there was no refrigeration whatsoever and we were roasting ourselves. 9.5/10!
10/10 for the band.