2014-04-20 - Ikeda Theater - Mesa, AZ

[BFRedrocks]

It doesn't look like they've released tickets to the public yet, but I noticed the venue is filling up pretty quick with folks.  Anyone else got their seats yet?  I was able to pick up Row F a day or two ago, so I'm pretty psyched about that.  Last time they were in Mesa we did a pre-show meet up at some local pizza joint.  That was cool...maybe we can do something like that again?

[jingle.boy]

I'm gonna see if I can make a work trip happen that week again, and play it by ear.  Won't know until March sometime though.

[Zook]

That was good pizza.

[jingle.boy]

That was good pizza.

And great company

[Zook]

That was good pizza.

And great company

Heh I don't remember.

[BFRedrocks]

That was good pizza.

And great company

Absolutely!

[arvizu9618]

we did a pre-show meet up at some local pizza joint. 

Well, that narrows it down for the next meet up 

[Zook]

Queens Pizzaria, I believe.

[BFRedrocks]

Queens Pizzaria, I believe.

That seems to ring a bell.  It was about a 5-10 minute walk to the Theater from the pizza place.

[TheDisposableHero]

If I were to get a seat in the second row in the "orchestra pit area" in the far left, how good would my view be? Would anything gear on stage obstruct my view?

Also, I would definitely be down for a meet up!

[Red_Queen]

  haha Pizza !!!

[TheDisposableHero]

Bought my tickets! Orchestra Pit BB 20~!

Also, I am totally down for a meetup!

[ethebubbeth]

My friend and I are going to be in attendance and would be down for some sort of meetup.

[chknptpie]

I just checked out prices and I don't remember them being that expensive last time. Jingle - you making it out for this one?

[jingle.boy]

I was considering it, but I'm JUST going to miss it.  I'm actually taking in the San Fran show on the Thurday prior, flying home on Friday. I don't think Mrs.Jingle would appreciate it too much if I then flew out Sunday morning to see DT AGAIN!  As it turns out, I am flying in to Phx Monday morning for a couple of days worth of meetings.

[chknptpie]

This upcoming Monday? Let me know if you have time to meet up!

[jingle.boy]

This upcoming Monday? Let me know if you have time to meet up!

No, the 21st.  I may on that evening, but have a team dinner on the 22nd, and flying up to Chicago on the 23rd.  Would love to hang with the new Mrs. you-don't-expect-anyone-to-be-able-to-spell-that-last-name-do-you?!

[lonestar]

 

[chknptpie]

LOL well I'm not changing my name as of now... who knows in the future... so you don't have to worry about it!

[ethebubbeth]

So, any more details hashed out on a potential meetup yet?

[TheDisposableHero]

Well, it's the day of the concert. Any meet ups going on?

[Zook]

Guess not.

[Zook]

Lol James forgot the words to Scarred.

Awesome show.

[BFRedrocks]

Great show last night...other than the aforementioned lyric forgetfulness on Scarred, and missing half the video screen for the first half of the concert, it really was one of the better shows I've seen of them.  I have to say that Enigma Machine makes a real kick ass live song (much better in my opinion than on the CD) and Scarred totally rocked.   

[mike099]

Maybe it was the weed smell James commented on from the shows a few days back.

Lol James forgot the words to Scarred.

Awesome show.

[TheDisposableHero]

Also James mentioning people having turkey on Easter. LOLWUT

But yeah, the show was fantastic! I was in the second row, but there wasn't a seat in front of me, so I got plenty of pictures that I will post later on here and FB.

Personal highlights for me:
The Shattered Fortress
The Looking Glass
Trial of Tears
Enigma Machine
Breaking All Illusions
The Mirror/Lie
Scarred
Space-Dye Vest
Illumination Theory
SFAM Encore

If I feel compelled to, I will write a full review later. But yeah this concert was a blast! And the venue was absolutely gorgeous!

[jingle.boy]

Also James mentioning people having turkey on Easter. LOLWUT

It (OR ham) is the traditional meal at Easter for us Canucks.

[arvizu9618]

Great show last night...other than the aforementioned lyric forgetfulness on Scarred, and missing half the video screen for the first half of the concert, it really was one of the better shows I've seen of them.  I have to say that Enigma Machine makes a real kick ass live song (much better in my opinion than on the CD) and Scarred totally rocked.   

I thought the all the songs they did from the new CD sounded better LIVE, agreed GREAT SHOW!

[arvizu9618]

Also James mentioning people having turkey on Easter. LOLWUT

It (OR ham) is the traditional meal at Easter for us Canucks.

We had Turkey and Ham for Easter and from 'Murica...

[JonesyAZ]

I loved this show SO much.  It took great effort to not spoil myself reading other threads from this tour, so I was kept surprised w/ the Awake-era love   Hearing "Space Dye Vest" live was SUCH a treat   Plus, James was ON all night, which was fantastic (except for his missing the lyrics as mentioned before)

I took both of my parents to the gig; my father had never seen them before and while he's schooled in classic prog-rock, I think the speed of the performing and the volume really messed with him at first...lol.  But he said that it was an enjoyable experience for him.  My mom and I have seen DT now 4 times