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Title: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: wolfandwolfandwolf on April 17, 2012, 10:38:43 PM
Really excited Dallas is getting another show.  I will most certainly be there to see them again.  Anyone else going to this show?
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theater - Grand Prarie, TX
Post by: yeshaberto on April 17, 2012, 10:44:37 PM
I'm thinking of flying in for it since I will be in FL all week that they are in CA
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theater - Grand Prarie, TX
Post by: wolfandwolfandwolf on April 17, 2012, 10:46:38 PM
I'll be coming back from a trip the day before the show.  I get back in town mid-afternoon on the 8th and the show is the next day, so an extremely fortunate situation.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theater - Grand Prarie, TX
Post by: yeshaberto on April 17, 2012, 10:48:11 PM
close call
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: El Barto on April 18, 2012, 10:31:47 AM
I'm sure I'll be there, unless I'm traveling (a possibility) or opt to see them elsewhere.  I'll certainly see them once, and locally seems the most likely option.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: wolfandwolfandwolf on April 19, 2012, 03:36:19 PM
I hope a lot of folks go to this, would be fun to do a meet up before the show/after the show.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Progmetty on April 19, 2012, 09:43:30 PM
I hope I manage to kidnap Barto from you guys, but it's a small chance.
I'm going to the San Antonio and Austin shows but Dallas is also so tempting because of the meet up possibilities.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: wolfandwolfandwolf on April 19, 2012, 10:09:11 PM
Go to the Dallas show!
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Progmetty on April 19, 2012, 10:18:47 PM
If I can find someone to carpool with I just might, but apparently I'm the only fan in San Antonio or Austin that uses the internet.
I might even consider a greyhound type bus, I never done that but I imagine it will be hellish.
But my issue aside I'm trying to imagine the geography better, why is it especially easier for non-Texans to go to the Dallas show?
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: wolfandwolfandwolf on April 19, 2012, 10:38:25 PM
It's a major metropolitan city with a couple of airports.  I don't think SA or Austin have similar facilities in terms of air travel do they?  Love field also is a big factor, flights from California to Dallas are relatively inexpensive.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Progmetty on April 19, 2012, 10:59:33 PM
Well yeah both SA and Austin have airports. Love Field is probably more "central" for some reason, back when I traveled to Abu Dhabi monthly I always found direct tickets to Dallas or Houston, and for cheaper but since I need to land in San Antonio I had to take transit flights, usually Atlanta cause I traveled Delta. (Delta sucks at customer service and care but I pick it cause Atlanta has the best airport out of all the other transit options that I tried out, including Detroit, Chicago and Washington D.C. They have nice big smoking rooms there that are well vented and also the Atlanta TSA are the nicest)
But then again isn't Houston just as major and central as Dallas? If there was a Houston show, would it be a better option for non-Texans?
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: El Barto on April 20, 2012, 08:30:11 AM
American Airlines hubs out of DFW.  That's one of the [very few] perks of living in Dallas.  Into or out of Dallas is almost always less than $300 from anywhere in the US.  Hell, they're actually quite a bit cheaper than SWA because of it.

Houston airfare is alright since SWA move a lot of their planes through it.  SWA has to limit their flights out of DAL because of a [pretty asinine] federal law (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wright_Amendment).  Still, nothing like AA and DFW.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: wolfandwolfandwolf on April 20, 2012, 08:41:10 AM
In short, everyone come to Dallas.  Do it.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: James007 on April 20, 2012, 01:42:28 PM
I'm going.  Anyone know anything about advanced ticket sales.  If not, when do they go on sale?
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: El Barto on April 20, 2012, 02:48:03 PM
I'm going.  Anyone know anything about advanced ticket sales.  If not, when do they go on sale?
I haven't seen anything regarding tickets, but I've dealt with this place enough times to no longer worry about being first to get tickets.  You'll get decent seats regardless of when you purchase, and you'll only get excellent seats if you blow the right person.  Last time they came through, I was purchasing tickets at 10:00:15, and wound up with the same seats that Metty purchased 2 months later.  Honestly, I don't know who the great seats go to, but it's not the general public.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: James007 on April 20, 2012, 02:54:50 PM
I'm going.  Anyone know anything about advanced ticket sales.  If not, when do they go on sale?
I haven't seen anything regarding tickets, but I've dealt with this place enough times to no longer worry about being first to get tickets.  You'll get decent seats regardless of when you purchase, and you'll only get excellent seats if you blow the right person.  Last time they came through, I was purchasing tickets at 10:00:15, and wound up with the same seats that Metty purchased 2 months later.  Honestly, I don't know who the great seats go to, but it's not the general public.
If you get a list of those people to blow, would you kindly forward it to me?

Many thanks.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: wolfandwolfandwolf on April 20, 2012, 04:27:18 PM
I'm going.  Anyone know anything about advanced ticket sales.  If not, when do they go on sale?
I haven't seen anything regarding tickets, but I've dealt with this place enough times to no longer worry about being first to get tickets.  You'll get decent seats regardless of when you purchase, and you'll only get excellent seats if you blow the right person.  Last time they came through, I was purchasing tickets at 10:00:15, and wound up with the same seats that Metty purchased 2 months later.  Honestly, I don't know who the great seats go to, but it's not the general public.
If you get a list of those people to blow, would you kindly forward it to me?

Many thanks.
...well
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: James007 on April 20, 2012, 04:35:14 PM
I'm going.  Anyone know anything about advanced ticket sales.  If not, when do they go on sale?
I haven't seen anything regarding tickets, but I've dealt with this place enough times to no longer worry about being first to get tickets.  You'll get decent seats regardless of when you purchase, and you'll only get excellent seats if you blow the right person.  Last time they came through, I was purchasing tickets at 10:00:15, and wound up with the same seats that Metty purchased 2 months later.  Honestly, I don't know who the great seats go to, but it's not the general public.
If you get a list of those people to blow, would you kindly forward it to me?

Many thanks.
...well
I mean.... are you a fan or aren't you?
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: wolfandwolfandwolf on April 20, 2012, 04:37:34 PM
I mean he could give you the list, but there would only be one name on it.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: James007 on April 20, 2012, 04:46:59 PM
I mean he could give you the list, but there would only be one name on it.
:D
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: wolfandwolfandwolf on April 25, 2012, 10:44:41 AM
Why the poop aren't these tix on sale.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: El Barto on April 25, 2012, 11:54:55 AM
Why the poop aren't these tix on sale.
I'm guessing it's still not confirmed.  I've been keeping an eye out, and aside from DT' fairly worthless tour page, there's no reference to it anywhere. 
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Beowulf on April 25, 2012, 12:13:39 PM
I must've not crawled out from under my rock lately, because this is news to me!!  I'm psyched!!   :metal 

I missed the last show in Dallas.  I kept promising my 13 year old for 2 months to get his chores done WITHOUT me or his mom bugging him about it and I would take him, despite the show being on a school night.  Guess who didn't do his chores?  Guess who also missed the show?

This time there's plenty of time for that kid to get his ass in gear.  It will be only his 2nd concert ever.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: El Barto on April 30, 2012, 12:55:00 PM
Looks like the general onsale is on Friday 5/5 through AXS's [really crappy] ticketing site.  There's no mention of a presale, so I don't know if that's happening or not.  However, based on my experience, it won't make any difference anyway. 

Myself, I'll spend a couple of minutes Friday morning checking to see if I blunder into some good seats, but my prediction is that I'll be waiting until a day or two before the show before purchasing. 
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: James007 on April 30, 2012, 01:17:54 PM
Looks like there might be a pre-sale.  The Verizon site is asking for a promotional code.  I have no idea.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Beowulf on April 30, 2012, 03:33:44 PM
Looks like the general onsale is on Friday 5/5 through AXS's [really crappy] ticketing site.  There's no mention of a presale, so I don't know if that's happening or not.  However, based on my experience, it won't make any difference anyway. 

Myself, I'll spend a couple of minutes Friday morning checking to see if I blunder into some good seats, but my prediction is that I'll be waiting until a day or two before the show before purchasing. 

I agree.  When I saw them for Systematic Chaos at Nokia Theatre (I don't care what they call it now, that's what it is), I worked feverishly as soon as tix went on sale and got 8th row center.  I was thrilled since Redemption was on the bill.  But this time, since I'll be bringing my 13 year old son, I don't need his eardrums blown out like mine.  And I want him to get the full effect of the lights and all.  But... we WILL be there.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: El Barto on April 30, 2012, 03:52:28 PM
Looks like the general onsale is on Friday 5/5 through AXS's [really crappy] ticketing site.  There's no mention of a presale, so I don't know if that's happening or not.  However, based on my experience, it won't make any difference anyway. 

Myself, I'll spend a couple of minutes Friday morning checking to see if I blunder into some good seats, but my prediction is that I'll be waiting until a day or two before the show before purchasing. 

I agree.  When I saw them for Systematic Chaos at Nokia Theatre Nextstage (I don't care what they call it now, that's what it is), I worked feverishly as soon as tix went on sale and got 8th row center.  I was thrilled since Redemption was on the bill.  But this time, since I'll be bringing my 13 year old son, I don't need his eardrums blown out like mine.  And I want him to get the full effect of the lights and all.  But... we WILL be there.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Beowulf on May 01, 2012, 08:26:31 AM
Looks like the general onsale is on Friday 5/5 through AXS's [really crappy] ticketing site.  There's no mention of a presale, so I don't know if that's happening or not.  However, based on my experience, it won't make any difference anyway. 

Myself, I'll spend a couple of minutes Friday morning checking to see if I blunder into some good seats, but my prediction is that I'll be waiting until a day or two before the show before purchasing. 

I agree.  When I saw them for Systematic Chaos at Nokia Theatre Nextstage (I don't care what they call it now, that's what it is), I worked feverishly as soon as tix went on sale and got 8th row center.  I was thrilled since Redemption was on the bill.  But this time, since I'll be bringing my 13 year old son, I don't need his eardrums blown out like mine.  And I want him to get the full effect of the lights and all.  But... we WILL be there.

I never took to that name.  Hell, it wasn't even under that name for too long before it became Nokia.  All the corporate sponsorship drives me batty, especially when they change names.  That's why I like Cowboy Stadium: no corporate sponsorship; the Ballpark in Arlington.  We don' need no stinkin' sponsorship!
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: wolfandwolfandwolf on May 01, 2012, 08:33:17 AM
I'd really dig a meet up if some of you guys are interested.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: El Barto on May 01, 2012, 08:38:33 AM
My policy is to stick with the a venue's original name.  In Dallas that's Starplex and Nextstage.

Eventually Jerry will sell naming rights for that monstrosity out in Arlington, the only reason he hasn't yet is that nobody would meet his asking price, and The Ballpark has already gone through some corporate sponsorships.  I figure the AAC is the venue most likely to remain the same (unless they decide to implode it next week).

Looks like there might be a pre-sale.  The Verizon site is asking for a promotional code.  I have no idea.
I saw that pop-up, and I'm not sure it's specific to this event.  I think it might be a generic message for tickets that haven't gone onsale yet.  "Tickets aren't on sale yet, but if you have an presale code, enter it here" sort of thing.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: wolfandwolfandwolf on May 01, 2012, 08:41:41 AM
Barto, if you listen to the Ticket, they've been calling Jerry's place the "Turd on the Turnpike".
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: James007 on May 01, 2012, 08:45:24 AM
Barto, if you listen to the Ticket, they've been calling Jerry's place the "Turd on the Turnpike".
:babyarm:
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: wolfandwolfandwolf on May 01, 2012, 08:46:35 AM
I DON'T WANT AUDIO
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: James007 on May 01, 2012, 09:55:21 AM
I DON'T WANT AUDIO
:D
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: El Barto on May 01, 2012, 11:02:25 AM
I actually have a fairly strong hatred for The Ticket.  Only radio I listen to is WRR and weather permitting KNTU.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: wolfandwolfandwolf on May 01, 2012, 11:02:55 AM
You break my heart, yet I love you.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Beowulf on May 01, 2012, 11:20:00 AM
What... no Russ Martin?  At times, I'll listen to him.  But after 30-some odd years, I still feel the need to listen to a bit of Bo and Jim in the mornings. 

"Turd on the Turnpike".  I like that.  I still call it JerryWorld, like everyone else.  Though, if he DOES get corporate sponsorship, he owes the city of Arlington an ASSLOAD of money!!
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: El Barto on May 01, 2012, 12:50:38 PM
As a rule I hate talk radio, and morning drive-time in particular.  I generally listen to WRR in the mornings, but they reworked their schedule and I can't stand Barry Samsula.  Now it's mostly KNTU or CD's. 

I talked to Russ Martin a couple of times and he's actually a pretty bright guy.  He's also a real asshole.  That article the Observer did on him a few years ago made him out to be a real monster; a label I'm sure he'd not deny.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: James007 on May 02, 2012, 01:50:33 PM
I just got an email from Verizon Theater AllAccess or somesuch, it says this about Dream Theater tickets (in addition to the 10 am Friday time):

PRESALE
BEGINS: May 3 @ 10am
ENDS : May 3 @ 10pm
PASSWORD: TURN
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: El Barto on May 02, 2012, 03:14:44 PM
I just got an email from Verizon Theater AllAccess or somesuch, it says this about Dream Theater tickets (in addition to the 10 am Friday time):

PRESALE
BEGINS: May 3 @ 10am
ENDS : May 3 @ 10pm
PASSWORD: TURN
Good to know.  Thanks for the heads up.  I'm curious to see if it'll be worth a damn.  All of my experience with presales suggests good seats, but never great ones.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: James007 on May 02, 2012, 03:31:08 PM
I just got an email from Verizon Theater AllAccess or somesuch, it says this about Dream Theater tickets (in addition to the 10 am Friday time):

PRESALE
BEGINS: May 3 @ 10am
ENDS : May 3 @ 10pm
PASSWORD: TURN
Good to know.  Thanks for the heads up.  I'm curious to see if it'll be worth a damn.  All of my experience with presales suggests good seats, but never great ones.
You're probably right, but I'll give it a try.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: El Barto on May 02, 2012, 03:33:57 PM
By the way, the AXS ticket site works a bit differently than Ticketmaster (or any other outlet, for that matter).  A few minutes before the onsale time, it'll kick you into a virtual waiting room.  Rather than hitting refresh every 10 seconds, as per TM SOP, you just wait until they decide it's your turn and then the purchase screen will automatically load.  I have no idea how the back end works, so I don't know if it's first come/first serve from the waiting room, or if it's random.  Based on previous experience, my theory is that it's random, though.  I also don't know how many people at once are allowed to the purchase screen.

What I do know is that we've gotten hosed both times we had to deal with the silly thing.  Strangely, Ticketmaster is actually the best of the ticketing options right now.  Go figure.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: El Barto on May 03, 2012, 09:09:21 AM
As expected the presale was a total waste of time.  Section 103 (front/center) was greyed out as soon as they went on sale.  The best I saw were 10th row way off to the left side, which I passed on, and then it was nothing but 200 level seating.  Since I'm pretty confident that they didn't sell 750 seats in the first 3 minutes, this is another example of few seats being released with the good ones held back. 
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: James007 on May 03, 2012, 09:13:09 AM
As expected the presale was a total waste of time.  Section 103 (front/center) was greyed out as soon as they went on sale.  The best I saw were 10th row way off to the left side, which I passed on, and then it was nothing but 200 level seating.  Since I'm pretty confident that they didn't sell 750 seats in the first 3 minutes, this is another example of few seats being released with the good ones held back.
I agree.  I got in the "waiting room" at about 9:30 and was granted access right at 10:00.  I got 1st row, section 203.  So, all those section 100's are for VIPs only.  I got pretty good seats but I'm not crazy about the process. 
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: El Barto on May 03, 2012, 09:20:27 AM
I'm still pulling tickets on 2 computers looking to gain some insight into the process.  It's pulling from random blocks of seats, but those blocks will jump around.  I'm occasionally seeing the front/side sections pop up, but nothing close enough for me to pull the trigger.

Interestingly, 102 now appears to be sold out.  I never a single ticket available in there, but apparently there were some available which sold.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: James007 on May 03, 2012, 09:27:55 AM
What a goofy process.   :-\
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: El Barto on May 03, 2012, 09:33:10 AM
That's why I've changed my policy on ticket buying to waiting until the last minute.  I'm holding out for some of those 103 seats that they didn't bother selling right now.  They'll start popping up in the days before the show.  It's still worth playing around with the regular process, since I have free time at work, and I'll certainly do the same thing tomorrow at 9:55, but the lieklihood is that the great seats won't be available until well into July. 
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: wolfandwolfandwolf on May 03, 2012, 03:04:35 PM
Scored seats in 103, Row R.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: James007 on May 03, 2012, 03:06:14 PM
Scored seats in 103, Row R.
Excellent.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: wolfandwolfandwolf on May 03, 2012, 03:07:17 PM
I hopped on at like 1:30 pm.  Dunno how that happened.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: El Barto on May 03, 2012, 03:27:15 PM
Rows Q and R have been popping up off and on all day.  104/Q seems to be what they consider the best available at the moment, and were still available not too long ago.  I'm just being greedy and holding out for awesome, rather than good.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: wolfandwolfandwolf on May 03, 2012, 03:29:56 PM
I figured what I got would be the best I could do without pissing myself off over it.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: El Barto on May 04, 2012, 09:18:30 AM
Thanks to the marvels of random ticketing, I pulled 5th row this morning and jumped on them.  The lesson here is to never assume that the presale seats are the good ones. 
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Progmetty on May 04, 2012, 09:22:52 AM
Nice score! But you had a presale code?
I just received email from the venue telling me the tickets went on sale.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: El Barto on May 04, 2012, 09:29:24 AM
Nice score! But you had a presale code?
I just received email from the venue telling me the tickets went on sale.
James007 was kind enough to post the Dallas code about 15 posts up.  Didn't really matter though.  Never saw any seats half this good during the presale. 
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Progmetty on May 04, 2012, 09:37:49 AM
Good deal, gets me optimistic for Austin.
Hopefully DT Austin will be the last concert event I purchase tickets to this year cause the budget is collapsing like it's 2008  ::)
Except Fair to Midland in July, their tickets are 15$ though.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: James007 on May 04, 2012, 10:25:30 AM
Thanks to the marvels of random ticketing, I pulled 5th row this morning and jumped on them.  The lesson here is to never assume that the presale seats are the good ones.
That kicks ass.  I'll throw a beer at you.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Beowulf on May 04, 2012, 12:19:24 PM
I've only been there a couple of times.  Since I'm bringing my 13 year old son, do you think section 203, row AAA are decent seats?
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Beowulf on May 04, 2012, 12:20:42 PM
Sorry, I meant section 305, row AAA.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Beowulf on May 04, 2012, 12:28:30 PM
Got 'em anyway.  Will be good for the boy without blowing outr his eardrums like his old man.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: James007 on May 04, 2012, 12:30:15 PM
Got 'em anyway.  Will be good for the boy without blowing outr his eardrums like his old man.
Those are not bad seats.  The show last fall was not that loud.  I was really impressed with the acoustics and the sound level at that place.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: El Barto on May 04, 2012, 01:07:31 PM
Since they're not selling the balcony, back floor section, or seats in the edge sections, there really aren't any bad seats.  They're only selling about half the venue, so they've excluded anything that wouldn't be good. 

It's also possible that you might be able to teach the lad the fine art of scheming 15 rows forward into some unused seats.     :metal
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Beowulf on May 07, 2012, 08:36:21 AM
Barto, that goes without saying!!

I know when I told Duncan about the tix, he got VERY excited.  But that boy had BETTER do his chores or I'll have to find someone else to take!
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Beowulf on June 19, 2012, 10:12:49 AM
Well, I knew Duncan wasn't going to do his chores without me riding his ass.  So I altered the deal.  He's in Boy Scouts, and I told him that if he earned his next rank at Scout Camp (we just got back Saturday), he could attend the show with me.  Needless to say, I am now the proud father of a new Star Scout.  At this rate, he should easily have his Eagle rank by the time he's 16.

He's very excited about the show!! 

I'd also love to meet any and all who are attending the show from the forum!  'Cuz I'm most definitely gonna be there, now that the boy has done what he promised!
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: goo-goo on June 19, 2012, 04:23:20 PM
I'll be there!
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: wolfandwolfandwolf on June 20, 2012, 07:23:40 AM
I'm getting really geeked for this show.  Too bad the merch will all be the same, but I didn't get a t shirt the first time around.  Guess I can get one this time.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Progmetty on June 20, 2012, 08:15:39 AM
No no no no no! No new shirts with the new dates?
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: wolfandwolfandwolf on June 20, 2012, 09:55:16 AM
I feel like it'll be the old shirt with new dates.  Just guessing here.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: James007 on July 07, 2012, 09:57:46 AM
So, the set list hasn't changed at any of the stops on this tour?
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Progmetty on July 08, 2012, 03:38:50 AM
It changed tonight, they played Another Day and Pull Me Under before Metropolis in celebration of I&W anniversary, I'm guessing they're gonna do that for the next couple of shows as well.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: stavannah on July 08, 2012, 08:26:38 AM
 Anybody doing a meetup before the show? I need to meet some DT fans.  I have seen them 15 plus times and usually go alone.  Actually I still need to buy a ticket.  Driving to Dallas now, can't wait!
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: theanalogkid7 on July 08, 2012, 11:41:09 PM
So stoked.  I wasn't sure I was going to be able to make this show, but I found out today that I could in fact go.  Figured tickets would be far in the back, but I managed to get two tickets 3rd row from the front stage left.  Very excited to see DT again, especially in a place so close to OKC.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Beowulf on July 09, 2012, 07:24:55 AM
I'll be there with my Redemption "Snowfall World Tour" shirt on, and I'll be with my son.  He's actually a bit taller than me.  But I'll be there.  I'm sure I'll be the only one with that shirt, so if any of you see me, come say hi!!

I think Barto said he was up for a little meet.  Eh, Bart?
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: James007 on July 09, 2012, 07:29:11 AM
I'll be there.  I'm a fat bald guy and I'll have a blue and white Hawaiian shirt on. 
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Beowulf on July 09, 2012, 07:53:39 AM
Where u sittin'?
My son and I are front row center of Sec. 305.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: wolfandwolfandwolf on July 09, 2012, 08:24:38 AM
I'll be there.  Not sure what I'm wearing yet.  Probably this vintage looking Texas Rangers baseball tee.  Red sleeves, blue body, big old school 'T' logo on the chest.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: James007 on July 09, 2012, 09:12:22 AM
Section 203, first row.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Beowulf on July 09, 2012, 09:49:16 AM
I'll look for ya'll.  I may just scream out "DTF" and see what happens! 

Depending on traffic, I may not make it until Crimson Projekt is already on, so maybe we can meet up in between.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: wolfandwolfandwolf on July 09, 2012, 01:42:39 PM
Anybody need a ticket to this show? I'll sell one to you for the same price I paid. Guy who was going with me backed out today
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: El Barto on July 09, 2012, 01:59:00 PM
Make your friend pay for it then give it to somebody who otherwise couldn't afford to go.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Beowulf on July 09, 2012, 03:24:41 PM
Damn, if I knew someone with such short notice...

But I'll be there a b it early, since I just got home from work!  But it won't be a quick drive from Flower Mound to Grand Prairie.

I look forward to meeting ya'll.  We'll have to take a pic to post tomorrow!

See u there!
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: El Barto on July 09, 2012, 03:27:53 PM
Not sure when I'll be there, who I'm going with, or what level of functionality I'll be operating at, but I'll keep my eyes out for anybody who looks DTF'ish. 
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Progmetty on July 09, 2012, 04:21:36 PM
Have a great time dude! I hope another drum stick rolls it's way back to you ;D
wolfandwolfandwolf If I read your post a few hours ago I might have jumped on that ticket, oh well! I hope you can sell it at the venue, a few people were selling tickets outside at the venue in Austin last night.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: El Barto on July 09, 2012, 04:24:25 PM
Looks like I'll be going with friends, and likely pretty tanked up to boot.  No time for much of a meet up before the show, but I'd certainly look to put some names to faces given the opportunity.  I'll be wearing my Patriots cap.  Probably other clothing as well, but no guarantees.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Beowulf on July 09, 2012, 05:01:13 PM
Just got here. Traffic was a lot lighter than I thought!

I'll look for your Pats cap, Barto.  I'm wearing my Redemption Snowfall tour shirt.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: wolfandwolfandwolf on July 09, 2012, 05:24:42 PM
I'll see you folks there, I'll be in the lobby a bit before Projekt.

Also, after the show, I can loiter around the merch table.  I'll be a in a three quarter length rangers shirt.  I have a sick sunburn on the right side of my face and glasses.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Beowulf on July 09, 2012, 05:35:46 PM
 You at the game the other day?
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Progmetty on July 09, 2012, 08:08:05 PM
DT has been on stage for around 20 minutes now, hope you fellas are losing your voices over there ;D
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Implode on July 09, 2012, 08:20:17 PM
Hey! Focus on the show!  :P
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: El Barto on July 09, 2012, 10:21:47 PM
holy shit.  that was pretty seriously bad ass.  wow.
 
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: wolfandwolfandwolf on July 09, 2012, 10:54:11 PM
James was so on point. I've never seen him like that.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: James007 on July 09, 2012, 10:58:45 PM
holy shit.  that was pretty seriously bad ass.  wow.
 
No shit.  That show was bad ass.  Was the improv section with John and Jordan before Spirit Carries On done at the other shows?  That was really impressive. 

I thought Crimson Whatever was pretty good too.... at least the drummers.

I looked around for the Redemption shirt but didn't see it.  I got busy talking to WeirdHarold2112 and my son and his buddies.  Sorry guys.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: El Barto on July 10, 2012, 01:32:41 AM
In 9 or 10 shows, I'm pretty sure that was the best I've seen DT play.  I'll make a point to redress some of my recent criticisms of their live show tomorrow.  They redeemed themselves quite a bit tonight.

Crimson Projekt completely knocked me on my ass again.  Between those guys and the invigorated DT set, that was really an upper echelon concert experience. 

Amusing anecdote.  I made it inside the venue with an individual intoxicant count of 5, and pretty seriously inebriated.  I saw Debra's SO and thought to myself, hey, that's Debra's SO, but that doesn't look like Debra.  I thought about it for a second and decided that since I was pretty well buzzed when I met her on Saturday, and thoroughly blasted tonight,  I probably shouldn't rely to much on my ability to recognized faces (which sucks even under the best of circumstances).  I went over, shook her SO's hand, gave her a friendly hug, then out of nowhere the real Debra stepped out from behind her old man where she'd been completely obscured, leaving me completely dumbfounded.  The upshot of the whole deal is that whoever her friend was thinks I'm a weird but overly friendly guy, and Debra probably thinks I'm a real dick for barely acknowledging her presence.  God damn drugs make life entertaining sometimes.   :tup

Got to meet Beowulf and his son, along with Wolf3.  All nice folk.  Good to put some faces to names (although that probably won't last under current circumstances).  Sorry I wasn't as coherent as I occasionally am.

Was the improv section with John and Jordan before Spirit Carries On done at the other shows?  That was really impressive. 
They did play it, but it worked out better this evening, and JR participated in the improv more tonight.  As I recall, he was more of an accompanist in Austin.   

edit: also good to see the original setlist after the slightly different one on Saturday.

Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Progmetty on July 10, 2012, 01:47:36 AM
I saw Debra's SO and thought to myself, hey, that's Debra's SO, but that doesn't look like Debra.  I thought about it for a second and decided that since I was pretty well buzzed when I met her on Saturday, and thoroughly blasted tonight,  I probably shouldn't rely to much on my ability to recognized faces (which sucks even under the best of circumstances).  I went over, shook her SO's hand, gave her a friendly hug, then out of nowhere the real Debra stepped out from behind her old man where she'd been completely obscured, leaving me completely dumbfounded.  The upshot of the whole deal is that whoever her friend was thinks I'm a weird but overly friendly guy, and Debra probably thinks I'm a real dick for barely acknowledging her presence.  God damn drugs make life entertaining sometimes.   :tup

 :rollin :rollin This I would have driven to see!
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Weymolith on July 10, 2012, 01:58:42 AM
Don't  worry about feeling foolish about that Barto, the first female you hugged was my daughter, so you at least had the right family.  :mehlin
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: wasteland on July 10, 2012, 02:29:16 AM
Was the improv section with John and Jordan before Spirit Carries On done at the other shows?  That was really impressive. 
They did play it, but it worked out better this evening, and JR participated in the improv more tonight.  As I recall, he was more of an accompanist in Austin.   

If it was an actual improvement they will keep it for the shows to come, they have always been doing like this with Improv Jams.  :D
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: TAC on July 10, 2012, 06:04:00 AM
Don't  worry about feeling foolish about that Barto, the first female you hugged was my daughter, so you at least had the right family.  :mehlin
Is everyone related in Texas?? ;D

I can't wait for Monday night!!!
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: King Postwhore on July 10, 2012, 06:21:42 AM
Don't  worry about feeling foolish about that Barto, the first female you hugged was my daughter, so you at least had the right family.  :mehlin
Is everyone related in Texas?? ;D

I can't wait for Monday night!!!

 :lol  Me too!  El Barto, you got me all jacked and pumped to see them on Monday! :metal
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: bobs23 on July 10, 2012, 08:04:19 AM
Don't  worry about feeling foolish about that Barto, the first female you hugged was my daughter, so you at least had the right family.  :mehlin
WOW, and all his body parts are still where they were?????   :o
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: wolfandwolfandwolf on July 10, 2012, 10:10:34 AM
I sat right behind "admin" and freaked, guy is super nice. Also met Barto and another unnamed dtfer...
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Beowulf on July 10, 2012, 11:12:41 AM
It was good to meet Barto.  Sorry I didn't see the rest of you guys.  But great show.  The improv section was mindblowing.  Just beautiful.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Big Hath on July 10, 2012, 02:33:16 PM
what sections were you guys in?  I was in 204, row LL (I think) - right behind the dude that kept getting in trouble with his bong.

Couldn't believe JP's guitar wouldn't play twice.

And this may be blasphemy, but did his intonation seem a bit off a few times?  Especially with some of his bends on the higher end of the scale?
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: DebraKadabra on July 10, 2012, 02:35:56 PM
I sat right behind "admin" and freaked, guy is super nice. Also met Barto and another unnamed dtfer...

I think the cat's already out of the bag, dude - it was great to meet you and your buddy (I forgot his name, sorry :blush ).

Wow.  The guys really had it dialed in, even with the technical problems/James's vox being a touch off in places.  We were directly in front of wolves in Section 103.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Beowulf on July 10, 2012, 03:20:26 PM
My son and I were in Sec. 305, front row.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: DebraKadabra on July 10, 2012, 06:40:50 PM
Here's my few pics from last night (was too tired to post them up when we got home):

JP channeling Stevie Ray Vaughan again
(https://img254.imageshack.us/img254/415/img2012070900515.th.jpg) (https://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/254/img2012070900515.jpg/)

Jordan wearing the red hat
(https://img207.imageshack.us/img207/5715/img2012070900517.th.jpg) (https://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/207/img2012070900517.jpg/)

(https://img152.imageshack.us/img152/5567/img2012070900519.th.jpg) (https://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/152/img2012070900519.jpg/)

(https://img600.imageshack.us/img600/8214/img2012070900521.th.jpg) (https://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/600/img2012070900521.jpg/)

(https://img195.imageshack.us/img195/1218/img2012070900522.th.jpg) (https://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/195/img2012070900522.jpg/)

THANK YOU Dream Theater for three awesome days of music and fucking FUN! :2metal:
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: TAC on July 10, 2012, 08:20:40 PM
I want to see a picture of El Barto and his Patriots hat!
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: theanalogkid7 on July 11, 2012, 01:39:29 AM
The show was so good.  I was really hoping for a change from the last leg's setlist, and I think they delivered quite nicely.  I bought my tickets the day before, and got Row C (2nd row) in Sec 104.  I was real excited to get the seat I did considering when I bought the ticket.  I didn't even realize who the opening group was until I got there, and seeing The Crimson Projekct was one of the best surprises ever.  Man, just incredible.

I wasn't sure about the camera policy, since last time the venue was real strict about no cameras, so I didn't snap too many.  Here are a few of my favorites though, all done with my iPhone 4S!  I think my favorite is the one of JP - you'll know which one I'm talking about I'm sure.

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8434/7548284194_e18524fbe5_m.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/9817145@N07/7548284194/)
Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/photos/9817145@N07/7548284194/) by theanalogkid7 (https://www.flickr.com/people/9817145@N07/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7256/7548298854_78aabda1f6_m.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/9817145@N07/7548298854/)
Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/photos/9817145@N07/7548298854/) by theanalogkid7 (https://www.flickr.com/people/9817145@N07/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8434/7548284194_e18524fbe5_m.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/9817145@N07/7548284194/)
Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/photos/9817145@N07/7548284194/) by theanalogkid7 (https://www.flickr.com/people/9817145@N07/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8026/7548299146_83064f264a_m.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/9817145@N07/7548299146/)
Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/photos/9817145@N07/7548299146/) by theanalogkid7 (https://www.flickr.com/people/9817145@N07/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8025/7548299502_933cdaa67e_m.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/9817145@N07/7548299502/)
Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/photos/9817145@N07/7548299502/) by theanalogkid7 (https://www.flickr.com/people/9817145@N07/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8430/7548299862_18a2dd0380_m.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/9817145@N07/7548299862/)
Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/photos/9817145@N07/7548299862/) by theanalogkid7 (https://www.flickr.com/people/9817145@N07/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7266/7548300196_3ec66a5d23_m.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/9817145@N07/7548300196/)
Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/photos/9817145@N07/7548300196/) by theanalogkid7 (https://www.flickr.com/people/9817145@N07/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8018/7548300436_f2b188eedc_m.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/9817145@N07/7548300436/)
Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/photos/9817145@N07/7548300436/) by theanalogkid7 (https://www.flickr.com/people/9817145@N07/), on Flickr
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: DebraKadabra on July 11, 2012, 01:58:03 AM
Those came out a hell of a lot better then mine. :tup
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: James007 on July 11, 2012, 05:19:51 AM
Those came out a hell of a lot better then mine. :tup
No kidding.  Those are excellent!
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: El Barto on July 11, 2012, 08:00:04 AM
I want to see a picture of El Barto and his Patriots hat!
Well, TheAnalogKid got about 25% of me/it.  I think that's about as much as you'll get. 
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: Progmetty on July 11, 2012, 08:07:51 AM
Barto doesn't appear in pictures, videos or mirrors. And every time I meet him he makes me look into the Men in Black device and flashes it then tells me we were at a Dream Theater concert.
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: bosk1 on July 11, 2012, 10:46:42 AM
Barto doesn't appear in pictures, videos or mirrors. And every time I meet him he makes me look into the Men in Black device and flashes it then tells me we were at a Dream Theater concert.

So that's what you kids are calling hallucinogens nowadays?
Title: Re: 2012-07-09 - Verizon Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
Post by: DebraKadabra on July 11, 2012, 11:36:04 AM
Barto doesn't appear in pictures, videos or mirrors. And every time I meet him he makes me look into the Men in Black device and flashes it then tells me we were at a Dream Theater concert.

 :rollin