Sons of Apollo (feat. Portnoy & Sherinian)

[ProfessorPeart]

I was hoping for an Arcada show. Not fond of having to go to Joliet. Either way, I'm seeing Machine Head only a few days later in Chicago. Not sure I can pull 2 shows within a few days. At this point, the only way I would see myself going is if they have the Galactic Cowboys open. Otherwise, I might have to wait and see if they come around again.

I guess that I can also add that my tickets for Machine Head are also $25. They are playing an Evening With show as well.

I'd love to see SOA at that price point but I'm getting a little old for 2 shows like that in a week.

[Sycsa]

in an interview posted a week ago, Mike made a comment about feeling the grind and wanting to retire.  The interviewer didn't follow up so who knows, maybe Mike made an offhanded comment and wasn't really serious.  Maybe he was thinking, "In a few years..." or maybe he really is wrapping it up. 

https://youtu.be/wWoYo0qYGw8?t=448

I'm just speculating here, but I think Mike is in that "second tier celebrity sweet spot" where he can afford to live luxuriously, but couldn't afford to retire. He's probably the most well-off in the extended DT family though, that's why he could afford the proposed hiatus, while the others not so much.

[MirrorMask]

Well, the day he decides he doesn't want to be an active musician anymore, couldn't he give drum lessons or produce records? for better or worse he did sit at the producer's desk with JP, he knows the stuff, he could do it for other bands, or he could even get involved more in the business side of organizing concerts, his talent to find out proper bands to assemble a bill shouldn't go to waste when he will eventually stop touring.

[Stadler]

I've long said that I can't believe he hasn't had offers to be "Abe Laboriel, Jr.", meaning, be the guy on call for a big name touring act.   Roger Waters.   Billy Joel (well, he has Chuck Burgi now).   Even a Taytay Swizzle.   Something like that. 

[ganpondorodf]

I think he likes being the centre of attention too much to drum for a big act full time

[bill1971]

I don't even think it's bad when bands play smaller venues, for those in So Cal there is place called The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano where I saw Living Colour in the past  and Tate's most recent acoustic tour.  The thing I find amusing, well at least pertaining to DS and MP, not the other guys is that after all that bravado and crap talking they are playing these super small venues. Even though MP defends him I can't help but think he is a bit ticked at him losing sales even if it was just 20 people.
Its been said many different ways here but if they were humble and gracious, I would be inclined to buy the album and see them.

[portnoy311]

I've long said that I can't believe he hasn't had offers to be "Abe Laboriel, Jr.", meaning, be the guy on call for a big name touring act.   Roger Waters.   Billy Joel (well, he has Chuck Burgi now).   Even a Taytay Swizzle.   Something like that.

He doesn't have the skillset for those gigs. Seriously. They require monster groove monkeys. Guys that can make the most simplistic patterns SING (as well as technical pieces). That is not MP.

[The Walrus]

I don't think T-Swift would take kindly to MP showboating and spitting everywhere

[bill1971]

I don't think T-Swift would take kindly to MP showboating and spitting everywhere

Yes or the added growl singing

You Belong With Me
Taylor Swift

You're on the phone with your girlfriend
GIRLFRIEND!
She's upset
SHE IS UPSET!
She's going off about something that you said
SAIIIDDD


Or trying to harmonize every line with her.

[JayOctavarium]

I don't think T-Swift would take kindly to MP showboating and spitting everywhere

Yes or the added growl singing

You Belong With Me
Taylor Swift

You're on the phone with your girlfriend
GIRLFRIEND!
She's upset
SHE IS UPSET!
She's going off about something that you said
SAIIIDDD


Or trying to harmonize every line with her.

COngrats. I just spit my soda.

[The Walrus]

I don't think T-Swift would take kindly to MP showboating and spitting everywhere

Yes or the added growl singing

You Belong With Me
Taylor Swift

You're on the phone with your girlfriend
GIRLFRIEND!
She's upset
SHE IS UPSET!
She's going off about something that you said
SAIIIDDD


Or trying to harmonize every line with her.

 

[Cool Chris]

As hilarious as that is (bravo, Bill) are those actually Taylor Swift lyrics?!?

The internet tells me they are. Good God.

[Madman Shepherd]

MP: Well Taylor, I've got good news and bad news.
TS: ....
MP: I just quit Sons of Apollo but that means I can be with you guys!
TS: Uh, that's not necessarily what we agreed on.
MP: ...but I already out out my press release.

[The Walrus]

As hilarious as that is (bravo, Bill) are those actually Taylor Swift lyrics?!?

The internet tells me they are. Good God.

I don't want to turn this into a Taylor Swift thread but c'mon, they're pop lyrics to a pop song written by a girl about boys. Ain't nothing terribly offensive about them other than how bland they are.

[Orbert]

True.  Also, I can't help but think that those songs might actually be improved with some MP growly vocals.

[mikeyd23]

MP: Well Taylor, I've got good news and bad news.
TS: ....
MP: I just quit Sons of Apollo but that means I can be with you guys!
TS: Uh, that's not necessarily what we agreed on.
MP: ...but I already out out my press release.

 

[rumborak]

As hilarious as that is (bravo, Bill) are those actually Taylor Swift lyrics?!?

The internet tells me they are. Good God.

Please, excuse me
Sir can you help me?
Where can I find this man?
Sorry, can't speak
Someone is waiting
Yes, I understand

I mean, just saying...

[AngelBack]

As hilarious as that is (bravo, Bill) are those actually Taylor Swift lyrics?!?

The internet tells me they are. Good God.

Please, excuse me
Sir can you help me?
Where can I find this man?
Sorry, can't speak
Someone is waiting
Yes, I understand

I mean, just saying...

Ouch!!

[Nick]

Gotta say, that with MP steering things, and with his history, I'm really surprised that Philly and/or NYC aren't on that first run of dates. I know they will come, but it's just weird not seeing them on the initial jaunt.

[bill1971]

As hilarious as that is (bravo, Bill) are those actually Taylor Swift lyrics?!?

The internet tells me they are. Good God.

Yes, I had to google it.

Really

[bill1971]

MP: Well Taylor, I've got good news and bad news.
TS: ....
MP: I just quit Sons of Apollo but that means I can be with you guys!
TS: Uh, that's not necessarily what we agreed on.
MP: ...but I already out out my press release.

 

Perfect

[Cool Chris]

As hilarious as that is (bravo, Bill) are those actually Taylor Swift lyrics?!?

The internet tells me they are. Good God.

Please, excuse me
Sir can you help me?
Where can I find this man?
Sorry, can't speak
Someone is waiting
Yes, I understand

I mean, just saying...

Indeed. I had to think about that for a minute. My first thought was that you were quoting from a 1990s Super Nintendo RPG.

[cramx3]

As hilarious as that is (bravo, Bill) are those actually Taylor Swift lyrics?!?

The internet tells me they are. Good God.

Please, excuse me
Sir can you help me?
Where can I find this man?
Sorry, can't speak
Someone is waiting
Yes, I understand

I mean, just saying...

Indeed. I had to think about that for a minute. My first thought was that you were quoting from a 1990s Super Nintendo RPG.

Not that TA doesn't have cheesy lyrics, it certainly does, but it's not a good comparison between a pop song and a rock opera lyrics between different characters.

[JayOctavarium]

As hilarious as that is (bravo, Bill) are those actually Taylor Swift lyrics?!?

The internet tells me they are. Good God.

Please, excuse me
Sir can you help me?
Where can I find this man?
Sorry, can't speak
Someone is waiting
Yes, I understand

I mean, just saying...

Indeed. I had to think about that for a minute. My first thought was that you were quoting from a 1990s Super Nintendo RPG.

Not that TA doesn't have cheesy lyrics, it certainly does, but it's not a good comparison between a pop song and a rock opera lyrics between different characters.

[bill1971]

As hilarious as that is (bravo, Bill) are those actually Taylor Swift lyrics?!?

The internet tells me they are. Good God.

Please, excuse me
Sir can you help me?
Where can I find this man?
Sorry, can't speak
Someone is waiting
Yes, I understand

I mean, just saying...

Indeed. I had to think about that for a minute. My first thought was that you were quoting from a 1990s Super Nintendo RPG.

That's funny. Now I am imagining an 8 bit Nomac.

[Destiny Of Chaos]

The band won some fan poll awards at the Prog Report. Much deserved!!

Okay back to the hating.......

[Mark Levinson Jr.]

Wow, some of the venues are teensy. This is the venue in Michigan:

https://www.google.com/maps/@42.3223452,-85.2085474,3a,75y,92.95h,82.28t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s9ZhXfrmCJBggLDEG5I-yqA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

Will MP's kit fit in there? Derek's ego?

 

Wow, this is outrageous! Look around with Google maps...
"We're right in between the vacant lot with all the dumpsters and the abandoned gas station, you can't miss it!"

In contrast, here's where DT's next gig is:
https://www.jambase.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bass-concert-hall-bass-concert-hall-bass-concert-hall_austin_05-01-15_21_5542c898be5e2.jpg

Crazy difference, eh?

[Destiny Of Chaos]

Wow, some of the venues are teensy. This is the venue in Michigan:

https://www.google.com/maps/@42.3223452,-85.2085474,3a,75y,92.95h,82.28t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s9ZhXfrmCJBggLDEG5I-yqA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

Will MP's kit fit in there? Derek's ego?

 

Wow, this is outrageous! Look around with Google maps...
"We're right in between the vacant lot with all the dumpsters and the abandon gas station, you can't miss it!"

In contrast, here's where DT's next gig is:
https://www.jambase.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bass-concert-hall-bass-concert-hall-bass-concert-hall_austin_05-01-15_21_5542c898be5e2.jpg

Crazy difference, eh?

Huge difference, but lets not pretend that MP isn't a BIG reason why DT are playing those venues.

[Mark Levinson Jr.]

Wow, some of the venues are teensy. This is the venue in Michigan:

https://www.google.com/maps/@42.3223452,-85.2085474,3a,75y,92.95h,82.28t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s9ZhXfrmCJBggLDEG5I-yqA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

Will MP's kit fit in there? Derek's ego?

 

Wow, this is outrageous! Look around with Google maps...
"We're right in between the vacant lot with all the dumpsters and the abandon gas station, you can't miss it!"

In contrast, here's where DT's next gig is:
https://www.jambase.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bass-concert-hall-bass-concert-hall-bass-concert-hall_austin_05-01-15_21_5542c898be5e2.jpg

Crazy difference, eh?

Huge difference, but lets not pretend that MP isn't a BIG reason why DT are playing those venues.

Yes, that is true.

[PetFish]

        

[rumborak]

Whoever made that picture has no clue what the point of pop music is.

[bill1971]

Wow, some of the venues are teensy. This is the venue in Michigan:

https://www.google.com/maps/@42.3223452,-85.2085474,3a,75y,92.95h,82.28t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s9ZhXfrmCJBggLDEG5I-yqA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

Will MP's kit fit in there? Derek's ego?

 

Wow, this is outrageous! Look around with Google maps...
"We're right in between the vacant lot with all the dumpsters and the abandon gas station, you can't miss it!"

In contrast, here's where DT's next gig is:
https://www.jambase.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bass-concert-hall-bass-concert-hall-bass-concert-hall_austin_05-01-15_21_5542c898be5e2.jpg

Crazy difference, eh?

Huge difference, but lets not pretend that MP isn't a BIG reason why DT are playing those venues.

Yes, he definitely was a big part of building and promoting the band, I don't think anyone here disputes that.

[ProfessorPeart]

Well, MP just confirmed on Twitter that he offered the Galactic Cowboys the opening slot and they had to decline due to scheduling. Looks like I will be skipping this run.

He said that he will offer them a slot again later for a different leg. Oh well.

[Anxiety35]

• Shattered Fortress shows - decent venues & mostly sold out from what I gather. Were fans there just to see MP & Haken or to hear those DT songs?
  
  Sons Of Apollo shows - not so great venues that may sell out (due to smaller size). Are people going just to see MP & the band or to hear the SOA songs?

This tells us that it's more about the music than the artist. I get that the Shattered Fortress also brought the element of nostalgia to the mix but in my opinion, I like the 12 step suite much more than the SOA release.

UPDATE: The majority of votes on the poll are in the 5-7 out of 10 range with 7 garnering the most votes.

[ReaperKK]

At this point if SoA was coming I'd go to see Ron mainly and MP second.

I feel the same towards Steven Wilson, his music is good but unless he is touring with PT or with Guthrie I'll pass on seeing him.