2011-09-28 - Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver, BC

westendken · September 28, 2011, 10:03:49 AM

Going to be an awesome show as always. Hard to believe this only their 3rd time here. Can't wait. Anybody meeting before the show? Think I'll go downtown early, park, check out record shops, get a bite or something.

smegolas · September 28, 2011, 01:02:00 PM

Quote from: westendken on September 28, 2011, 10:03:49 AM
Going to be an awesome show as always. Hard to believe this only their 3rd time here. Can't wait. Anybody meeting before the show? Think I'll go downtown early, park, check out record shops, get a bite or something.

Are you including opening for IM as one of the 3?

PetFish · September 28, 2011, 02:11:07 PM

Opening for another band counts as "being here" since they did actually play here. So, yes, this is only their 3rd time being here. I just hope we, as fans, can show up and bring it.

PetFish · September 28, 2011, 05:57:08 PM

I'm at The Lennox pub right now. Second level by the TV if anyone is around.

CrimsonSunrise · September 28, 2011, 07:01:31 PM

Have a rockin show Vancouver!!!!....eh.....

PetFish · September 28, 2011, 07:10:05 PM

I'm sitting on the stairs by the coffee bar that isn't open. I'll sit here for ten minutes if anyone gets this. My name is Erik and I have short hair and a black shirt on. Come find me!

smegolas · September 28, 2011, 07:42:38 PM

I'm a little late or I would have dropped by. LETS ROCK!

Riceball · September 28, 2011, 07:49:45 PM

Is anyone going to update us on the set list? Would be good to see if the A/B rotation continues.

smegolas · September 28, 2011, 08:09:10 PM

I'll let u know

smegolas · September 28, 2011, 08:11:54 PM

Quote from: PetFish on September 28, 2011, 07:10:05 PM
I'm sitting on the stairs by the coffee bar that isn't open. I'll sit here for ten minutes if anyone gets this. My name is Erik and I have short hair and a black shirt on. Come find me!

U around? I'm in the lobby drinking. Short hair. New cartoon DT shirt on. Your age.

PetFish · September 28, 2011, 08:14:50 PM

Trivium just ended. I'm row 7 centre. 6'4". Black shirt. Seat 46.

ResultsMayVary · September 28, 2011, 08:46:42 PM

Quote from: PetFish on September 28, 2011, 08:14:50 PM
Trivium just ended. I'm row 7 centre. 6'4". Black shirt. Seat 46.

The updates are very much appreciated. Keep them coming!

Spiderman_00 · September 28, 2011, 09:38:35 PM

Erik!!!

I hope youre having a great time man!!!! Would have loved to have seen ya in Seattle last nite.

smegolas · September 28, 2011, 09:40:04 PM

WFS. No surprises.

smegolas · September 28, 2011, 10:57:21 PM

Yup. Set B.

The Silent Cody · September 28, 2011, 10:58:58 PM

Does the show had ended now?

Scooterfruit · September 28, 2011, 11:47:36 PM

The show was EPIC. Everyone was just on and KILLED it. LaBrie was AMAZING!!! My ears are ringing...I'm in heaven. It seems like it was the "B" setlist. I stayed away from finding out the sets to keep it a surprise. What a great show!!

PetFish · September 29, 2011, 12:30:55 AM

Killer show and I can't say how awesome it is to see them having SO MUCH FUN on stage! We tried to meet with other DTFers but it just wasn't in the cards. Next time we'll have an actual plan, right?

@Spidey
I could have gone to Seattle but I've been sick lately and didn't feel I could make the drive. Next time for sure, or you could always come up here.

JR signed my iPhone! Here's a really lame photo:

Progmetty · September 29, 2011, 02:09:48 AM

That is awesome Tintin

Seriously, signing the iphone is a cool idea. If I do manage to get this meet and greet package after all I'm going to have him sign my iPad.

InfraredDream · September 29, 2011, 02:19:13 AM

OK, PetFish, I thought we were together, well, we were

I was the one sticking with Mike backstage and giving him a hug (couldn't help it

) AWESOME show! I really can't be happier that this! James was phenomenal as everybody else!
Setlist #2 for the record.
bosk, my husband did some pictures of the opening, it was a cute cartoon with them fighting some ugly powers, taking the plane from the cover and getting on the stage. Sweet begining. Awesome set and show! Can't really say more now, I am dead

Kazinsal · September 29, 2011, 08:27:19 AM

Blew my mind. Wish I could have been backstage. Best concert I've been to, for sure.

InfraredDream · September 29, 2011, 09:07:27 AM

Yeah, great show! In the morning it feels like I was dreaming! Awesome!

PetFish · September 29, 2011, 02:10:07 PM

Quote from: InfraredDream on September 29, 2011, 02:19:13 AM
OK, PetFish, I thought we were together, well, we were

So who were you? You got a picture? It would have been nice to actually meet someone, but I guess we sorta did, and it's funny that we were both there but didn't know it.

InfraredDream · September 29, 2011, 02:39:39 PM

Yeah, funny

Well, there were only 2 girls in the room, a friend of mine who knows Jordan and he was kind enough to give us all passes, so she stayed with him. And me, that was such a fangirl around Mike

So, I was around him most of the time, if you remember the small circle we had

I have pictures, yes, but there are my friend in there, so I don't feel like posting them here. I'll PM you the link.
Did you manage to meet the rest when they were going out? Seems some of the people we met on the way out were patient enough to meet them, which is great!

PetFish · September 29, 2011, 03:57:20 PM

So funny. I should have just said out loud "anyone here on DTF"? It would have been a lot easier. Next time we'll hug it out. I didn't wait outside by the bus, it would feel weird to meet them and then meet them again, like I'm a stalker or something. But I *still* have yet to meet JM. He's elusive.

I also always make it a point to spread the wealth and take a different friend who likes DT whenever they're here (I'm buddies with JR and I get 2 guest passes to any DT show I want to attend). It's the least I can do for my good fortune. Still waiting for karma to come back to me but at least I have a clear conscience.

Here's a few more shots:

Me and my friend Andre (his first DT show):

I love JR's face here:

I really like this shot, someone should caption what they're thinking:

Me and JR:

Me and Genie (I know he's small but I didn't realize *how* small, or I'm a giant):

InfraredDream · September 29, 2011, 04:07:57 PM

Sweet pictures

I hope you got my message, I know you will easily recognize me

Great that you are always bringing new friends and expose them to the band!
And yeah, next time we need a better plan, so we can meet. Hopefully that will happen SOON!

P.S. That's very cool from Jordan! We got our tickets during the pre-sale in early Aug and a few days ago my friend told me about the backstage thing. Overwhelming. I am a fan since 92.. go figure

Zoom E · September 29, 2011, 04:57:51 PM

Dream Theater were amazing last night. That was easily the best show I've seen them play. Although I was disappointed that they didn't play Outcry, the set list was excellent, and much more dynamic than on the last two tours. Fantastic!

YtseCullen · September 29, 2011, 08:51:34 PM

Hey Guys, Just got back in town. I live in Prince George, BC, I made the drive down there, best decision of my life, The best set imaginable, it was my 4th time seeing DT and the only song I've seen before last night was Pull Me Under. Mangini was the star of the show for me (that might just be because I'm a drummer) His solo was mind blowing, my jaw was on the ground the whole time he was just insane. The stage was awesome. James was awesome he sounded like studio quality if not better! Wait for Sleep and Far From Heaven was an awesome little break in the intensity of that awesome set. My personal favourite was Build Me Up, Break Me Down. I still have no voice at the moment because I sang at the top of my lungs for every song. Ugh so much to say about it but I don't take up a whole page on this thread. Lets just say I can die a happy man now! Thank you Dream Theater for such an amazing experience!

InfraredDream · September 29, 2011, 09:05:21 PM

Love your review

Mike was a highlight for me as well. I've been watching his solos for months now, but seeing it only meters away was so much more intense! And the smile while drumming in such a speed... beyond words!
One thing that hit me as well was the contact with the audience, the eye contact, the joy and the smiles on their faces. As well as the contact between them on the stage.
Songwise, Breaking All Illusions killed me! Can't say it was the best as there were many great ones. But this song is something else.
Agree for James' voice, so beautiful. Wait For sleep was a treat live!
I know I am repeting myself and others, but it was amazing

Jarlaxle · September 30, 2011, 10:54:49 PM

Does anybody have any good pictures or videos that actually work? I would like to get my hands on some.

InfraredDream · September 30, 2011, 11:00:51 PM

The drum solo and an excellent video of 4 min solo of Breaking all illusions are in youtube (not mine)

Mladen · October 01, 2011, 04:45:56 AM

Damn, PetFish, how tall are you?

InfraredDream · October 01, 2011, 10:14:23 AM

Quote from: Mladen on October 01, 2011, 04:45:56 AM
Damn, PetFish, how tall are you?

Especially next to Mike

PetFish · October 01, 2011, 01:56:51 PM

6'4" but definitely look bigger than that next to MM. I feel sorry for the people behind me at the show but what can I do?

Mladen · October 01, 2011, 02:48:02 PM

Well, I'm 6'8" and I can only imagine what would Dream Theater guys look like standing next to me, especially MM. If I ever get the chance to have a photo with one of them, we'll have to sit down.

EDIT: And yeah, someone should do the captions for that group photo. I guess I'll be the one to get the ball rolling with an easy one:

Quote from: PetFish on September 29, 2011, 03:57:20 PMI really like this shot, someone should caption what they're thinking:

JM: I miss my bass already...

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2011-09-28 - Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver, BC