2011-12-04 - Ikeda Theater - Mesa, AZ

arvizu9618 · October 06, 2011, 03:54:18 AM

Just saw the ad in this weeks New Times.

Tix go on sale Oct. 10th!

I was supposed to go to disneyland that weekend, not anymore!

https://kdkb.com/ConcertCalendar.asp?artistid=73852

cyberdrummer · October 06, 2011, 06:37:30 AM

Wonder if these December gigs will be Evening With?

chknptpie · October 06, 2011, 07:32:04 AM

Where is a dancing smiley when you need one?!

El Barto · October 06, 2011, 07:34:58 AM

Glad you got your show.

Zook · October 07, 2011, 08:57:29 AM

I just heard the commercial on the radio for this. I'm broke and my car needs repairs.... !@%#$%@@^$&%*#!!!

Tripp · October 07, 2011, 11:48:05 AM

Hell yes. I really hope this will be An Evening With... show as well. Also glad it's happening at a time where I'll actually be in town. Anyone down for a DTF pre-show meeting?

chknptpie · October 07, 2011, 12:24:10 PM

Quote from: Tripp on October 07, 2011, 11:48:05 AM
Hell yes. I really hope this will be An Evening With... show as well. Also glad it's happening at a time where I'll actually be in town. Anyone down for a DTF pre-show meeting?

I'm in! wewt!

cygnusaz · October 10, 2011, 09:12:00 AM

Quote from: Tripp on October 07, 2011, 11:48:05 AM
Hell yes. I really hope this will be An Evening With... show as well. Also glad it's happening at a time where I'll actually be in town. Anyone down for a DTF pre-show meeting?

So far no opening act, show starts at 7:30.

chknptpie · October 10, 2011, 10:23:45 AM

Just bought my seats! Row Q.

Should we plan a get together at a bar/restaurant somewhere near by?

cygnusaz · October 10, 2011, 10:33:21 AM

Keep refreshing, good seats are popping up.

Jaffa · October 10, 2011, 11:00:51 AM

Row J for me.

And incidentally, according to Trivium's website, they're going to be in London on December 4th, so if there's going to be an opening band, it won't be Trivium.

cygnusaz · October 10, 2011, 11:20:50 AM

Quote from: Jaffa on October 10, 2011, 11:00:51 AM
Row J for me.

And incidentally, according to Trivium's website, they're going to be in London on December 4th, so if there's going to be an opening band, it won't be Trivium.

I'm trying to get confirmation from the venue, but it's looking more like this will be just Dream Theater. Now that doesn't mean it will be the 'Evening With' format (2 sets + encore). It could mean an extended set though, or at least encore with 'The Count of Tuscany' since it has never been played here.

Tripp · October 10, 2011, 12:42:11 PM

Seeing Dream Theater with just them would fine with me. Still waiting to buy seats, as I have no idea if my friends want to go or not.

And to answer your question chknptpie, I'd say a decent restaurant will work just fine. I don't think a bar would work, seeing as I'm not yet 21. But, we have just under two months to find a suitable enough place to gather beforehand, and just hangout or whatever.

EDIT: Just purchased tickets for row L numbers 22, 23 and 24.

ResultsMayVary · October 10, 2011, 01:06:58 PM

Quote from: cygnusaz on October 10, 2011, 11:20:50 AM
Quote from: Jaffa on October 10, 2011, 11:00:51 AM
Row J for me.

And incidentally, according to Trivium's website, they're going to be in London on December 4th, so if there's going to be an opening band, it won't be Trivium.

I'm trying to get confirmation from the venue, but it's looking more like this will be just Dream Theater. Now that doesn't mean it will be the 'Evening With' format (2 sets + encore). It could mean an extended set though, or at least encore with 'The Count of Tuscany' since it has never been played here.

You might be able to get an extended set from the current tour. Upwards of 2.5 or 2.75 hour sets without an opening band. Currently they are playing sets that are almost exactly 2 hours.

chknptpie · October 10, 2011, 03:31:18 PM

We better get an extended set, they didn't even come here on the last headline tour. And an ex member promised us they would!

cygnusaz · October 10, 2011, 05:31:14 PM

PIT tickets available right now!!!

Locke · October 13, 2011, 02:21:47 AM

Mesa Arts Center - Mesa, not Phoenix ... sorry for sounding picky!

Is this the first time DT played in Mesa? That place is literally 2 minutes away from my job.

I was so excited when I heard they added my hometown to the list. Immediately bought two M&G packages and I'm ready to rock : )

chknptpie · October 13, 2011, 06:25:14 AM

I've never seen a show at the Arts Center, but its 4 miles from my house. So glad I don't have to drive far for this one! Usually its quite a drive to any other concert venue. (Aside from Mesa Amp, which I'm surprised this concert isn't at.)

cygnusaz · October 13, 2011, 12:15:51 PM

Quote from: Locke on October 13, 2011, 02:21:47 AM
Mesa Arts Center - Mesa, not Phoenix ... sorry for sounding picky!

Is this the first time DT played in Mesa? That place is literally 2 minutes away from my job.

I was so excited when I heard they added my hometown to the list. Immediately bought two M&G packages and I'm ready to rock : )

This is not the first DT show in Mesa, in September 2004 they opened for Yes at the Mesa Amphitheater. It was a great set and included a killer performance of 'Stream of Consciousness'.

However, this is the first headlining set... but Mesa is the Phoenix metro area. This show also covers Tucson people as well, although I am sure they would be happier with a gig at the Rialto rather than driving all the way up north.

Show is selling well, the main Orchestra section is pretty much sold out and the back section is starting to thin out. Upper Balcony still has plenty of seats, but as the date approaches they will sell.

If Danny advertises this show down in Tucson & Flagstaff it will sell out imo. Plus there is no Vegas date as of yet, if one is not announced this show will pull from that market.

Jaffa · October 14, 2011, 05:03:36 PM

Tickets in hand, Row J seats 21 and 22. Now it's just a waiting game.

Tripp · October 15, 2011, 12:21:43 AM

Quote from: Jaffa on October 14, 2011, 05:03:36 PM
Tickets in hand, Row J seats 21 and 22. Now it's just a waiting game.

I will be 2 rows directly behind you. Expect a plentiful amount of snacks to end up being thrown your way.

chknptpie · October 15, 2011, 09:41:28 AM

My ticket says steat 405 and 406... that seems weird

Locke · October 15, 2011, 12:45:47 PM

Quote from: cygnusaz on October 13, 2011, 12:15:51 PM

This is not the first DT show in Mesa, in September 2004 they opened for Yes at the Mesa Amphitheater. It was a great set and included a killer performance of 'Stream of Consciousness'.

However, this is the first headlining set... but Mesa is the Phoenix metro area. This show also covers Tucson people as well, although I am sure they would be happier with a gig at the Rialto rather than driving all the way up north.

Show is selling well, the main Orchestra section is pretty much sold out and the back section is starting to thin out. Upper Balcony still has plenty of seats, but as the date approaches they will sell.

If Danny advertises this show down in Tucson & Flagstaff it will sell out imo. Plus there is no Vegas date as of yet, if one is not announced this show will pull from that market.

I forgot about that show ... I went to the one before that (Web Theater?) It was the only DT show I missed!

cygnusaz · October 17, 2011, 12:19:20 PM

Quote from: Locke on October 15, 2011, 12:45:47 PM
I forgot about that show ... I went to the one before that (Web Theater?) It was the only DT show I missed!

Here is a list of all Phoenix/Tucson area gigs:

11/24/1992          Phoenix, AZ (Library Cafe)
2/10/1993          Tempe, AZ (Club Rio)
5/31/1993          Tempe, AZ (Club Rio)
12/4/1994          Tucson, AZ (Buena Vista Theater)
12/5/1994          Tempe, AZ (Club Rio)
5/20/1998          Tempe, AZ (Club Rio)*
1/31/2000          Phoenix, AZ (Celebrity Theater) (first ever performance of SFAM in it's entirety)*
8/19/2000          Phoenix, AZ (Web Theater)*
3/7/2002          Phoenix, AZ (Web Theater)*
8/8/2002          Phoenix, AZ (Dodge Theater)*
3/8/2004          Phoenix, AZ (Celebrity Theater)
9/14/2004          Mesa, AZ (Mesa Amphitheater)* (Opening for Yes)
7/23/2005          Phoenix, AZ (Cricket Amphitheater)* (Gigantour)
7/29/2005          Tucson, AZ (Casino Anselmo) (Gigantour)
3/6/2006          Phoenix, AZ (Dodge Theater)*
7/25/2007          Phoenix,AZ (Dodge Theater)*
6/?/2010 Phoenix, AZ (Cricket Pavilion) (opening for Iron Maiden)
12/4/2011 Mesa, AZ (Ikeda Theater) (forthcoming)

*shows I have attended.

So they have played Tucson only twice. In 92/93 they were here 3 times in one year! Wow! In reality, DT has only skipped us on the Prog Nation tours in 2008 and 2009. And they played here for Systematic Chaos in 2007 and technically BC/SL in 2010 opening for Maiden. IMO, the only thing we have really missed out on is a performance of 'The Count of Tuscany'. I would love to see them encore with that one on 12/4, I mean we've seen 'Pull Me Under', and "Under a Glass Moon' plenty of times here.

chknptpie · October 17, 2011, 01:49:16 PM

Quote from: cygnusaz on October 17, 2011, 12:19:20 PM

6/17/2010 Phoenix, AZ (Cricket Pavilion) (opening for Iron Maiden)

Zook · October 17, 2011, 03:34:18 PM

Quote from: chknptpie on October 17, 2011, 01:49:16 PM
Quote from: cygnusaz on October 17, 2011, 12:19:20 PM

6/17/2010 Phoenix, AZ (Cricket Pavilion) (opening for Iron Maiden)

That was an awesome night. I sure hope I can go to this show.

Zook · October 20, 2011, 09:18:57 AM

Unless a wad of 20s falls in my lap, this show is a no go...

cygnusaz · October 29, 2011, 08:14:46 AM

According to the New Times ad, this show is listed as 'An Evening With' performance. Venue also verified no opening act.

Now, I highly doubt this means the traditional 2 set + encore. But perhaps we'll get an extra song or two. Here's hoping for 'The Count of Tuscany', which has never been played live in Phoenix!

Zook · October 29, 2011, 07:53:48 PM

D:

chknptpie · October 30, 2011, 09:27:27 AM

There was a time change right after I bought the tickets. It was originally t 730, then moved to 8. Thats when I figured there wouldn't be an opening band.

Zook · October 30, 2011, 03:30:19 PM

Well, if there is a slim chance I can go to this show, I'll be sitting in the nose bleeds like I did for Tool.

jingle.boy · November 04, 2011, 08:58:10 AM

So, my company is HQ'd in Phoenix, and luckily I've been able to schedule some meetings/training there that week. So, I'm gonna come in on Sunday, and be at the show. Just booked my flights. I'm up for a meetup.

Tickets... will wait patiently, or scalp.

Ben_Jamin · November 04, 2011, 09:13:44 AM

Think me and one of my friends might take a road trip from new mexico. Anyone know any details as to how long they might play for?

chknptpie · November 04, 2011, 09:36:50 AM

So how many might this be for a meet up? Add to the list!

Chkn - 2
Jaffa - 2 ?
Tripp - 2 ?

Mangos Mexican Cafe is in walking distance and could be a decent place for a meet up. Just need to know how large our group might be.

Edit - jingle.boy - are they sold out? You might still be able to find tickets.
Ben_Jamin - no idea how long they might play, I haven't been to An Evening With show.

jingle.boy · November 04, 2011, 10:08:05 AM

Quote from: chknptpie on November 04, 2011, 09:36:50 AM
So how many might this be for a meet up? Add to the list!

Chkn - 2
Jaffa - 2 ?
Tripp - 2 ?

Mangos Mexican Cafe is in walking distance and could be a decent place for a meet up. Just need to know how large our group might be.

Edit - jingle.boy - are they sold out? You might still be able to find tickets.
Ben_Jamin - no idea how long they might play, I haven't been to An Evening With show.

No, not sold out, but not much available either. I'll wait, and see what I can get either a couple of days before (maybe they'll open some up), or day of.

Is it officially an "Evening With" show? If so, those are usually 3 hours start to finish, with a 20 minute intermission in there (ie, it's not 3 hours of straight music).

Count me in for the meetup ... I'll be coming stag though.

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2011-12-04 - Ikeda Theater - Mesa, AZ