How much is Paul's booking fee?
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cfergoid:
audi:
Well, they're important enough for Paul to mention their tenth anniversary of playing with him. I'll take it a step further and insist that they've all earned the right to open the show with a handful of their original songs.
I'd much prefer this than the DJ, why would anybody not want to see this? I'd take live music as the support act any day.
In St. Louis the DJ played "Silly Love Songs" "Twist and Shout" "Goodnight Tonight"...it was awesome. We were rocking on the floor and it put you in the mood to see THE MAN. Rusty and Brian coming out to play some of their *cough* "originals" would be an incredible buzz kill. Luckily, I don't think we need to worry about this ever happening.
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I've heard what the DJ plays and it gives me a headache! I enjoy some of the remixes and would be happy with a bit of a McCartney pre show but why not have live music before that? In Dublin 2010 we had a live support act and then the DJ, it should be the norm!
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LonelyRoad:
cfergoid:
audi:
Well, they're important enough for Paul to mention their tenth anniversary of playing with him. I'll take it a step further and insist that they've all earned the right to open the show with a handful of their original songs.
I'd much prefer this than the DJ, why would anybody not want to see this? I'd take live music as the support act any day.
In St. Louis the DJ played "Silly Love Songs" "Twist and Shout" "Goodnight Tonight"...it was awesome. We were rocking on the floor and it put you in the mood to see THE MAN. Rusty and Brian coming out to play some of their *cough* "originals" would be an incredible buzz kill. Luckily, I don't think we need to worry about this ever happening.
Were we at the same St. Louis show? The DJ was sloppy.
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audi:
Were we at the same St. Louis show? The DJ was sloppy.
Obviously Lonely Road would rather the same old "remixes" were played for the 4th year in a row rather than supporting live music.
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How about no opening act and no DJ? In 1993 McCartney had his own music piped through the sound system as people took their seats, then a 15 min. film then BAM!!! Paul and band on stage! PERFECT!!!
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RMartinez:
How about no opening act and no DJ? In 1993 McCartney had his own music piped through the sound system as people took their seats, then a 15 min. film then BAM!!! Paul and band on stage! PERFECT!!!
I dunno, I like an opening act. Preferably I wouldn't have the band but an up and coming local act. I was at The Script (I know
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cfergoid:
RMartinez:
How about no opening act and no DJ? In 1993 McCartney had his own music piped through the sound system as people took their seats, then a 15 min. film then BAM!!! Paul and band on stage! PERFECT!!!
I dunno, I like an opening act. Preferably I wouldn't have the band but an up and coming local act. I was at The Script (I know
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Yeah, I can see the merit in that. Still, with McCartney, I was always impressed he had no opening, just him for the evening. But I certainly can agree with your perspective.
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Elvis' band/backing singers (The Sweet Inspirations, Voice, The Stamps) opened his concerts in the '70s.
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audi:
Elvis' band/backing singers (The Sweet Inspirations, Voice, The Stamps) opened his concerts in the '70s.
It would be really cool if Paul allowed his band to play a few tunes to open. Not sure it will happen, though. In 1976 he let Denny Laine and Jimmy McCullough sing songs in the regular set. In 89 and 93, Robbie McIntosh got a featured spot showcasing his guitar playing. Now, the band plays Paul's songs, that is it. In 2002, I remember Paul let the band members talk to the crowd, not sure that even happens anymore.
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cfergoid:
audi:
Well, they're important enough for Paul to mention their tenth anniversary of playing with him. I'll take it a step further and insist that they've all earned the right to open the show with a handful of their original songs.
I'd much prefer this than the DJ, why would anybody not want to see this? I'd take live music as the support act any day.
I'd prefer the DJ with Paul's music rather than unfamiliar music from the 'band'.
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oobu24:
cfergoid:
audi:
Well, they're important enough for Paul to mention their tenth anniversary of playing with him. I'll take it a step further and insist that they've all earned the right to open the show with a handful of their original songs.
I'd much prefer this than the DJ, why would anybody not want to see this? I'd take live music as the support act any day.
I'd prefer the DJ with Paul's music rather than unfamiliar music from the 'band'.
Going to a show and seeing a new artist play a half hour set that makes you go "wow, those guys are really good" can be a real highlight. Like I said, not necessarily the band but some up an coming talent.
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I wonder what 20,000 Paul McCartney fans want to hear cranked through the speakers before he takes the stage, Silly Love Songs or Sucker For Love. Ouch. No further questions your honor.
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cfergoid:
oobu24:
cfergoid:
audi:
Well, they're important enough for Paul to mention their tenth anniversary of playing with him. I'll take it a step further and insist that they've all earned the right to open the show with a handful of their original songs.
I'd much prefer this than the DJ, why would anybody not want to see this? I'd take live music as the support act any day.
I'd prefer the DJ with Paul's music rather than unfamiliar music from the 'band'.
Going to a show and seeing a new artist play a half hour set that makes you go "wow, those guys are really good" can be a real highlight. Like I said, not necessarily the band but some up an coming talent.
And what if they are crap?
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LonelyRoad:
I wonder what 20,000 Paul McCartney fans want to hear cranked through the speakers before he takes the stage, Silly Love Songs or Sucker For Love. Ouch. No further questions your honor.
I'd rather hear good live music versus sloppy remixes of good songs that are then made to sound bad. As Audi pointed out, the DJ just isn't cutting it.
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oobu24:
cfergoid:
oobu24:
cfergoid:
audi:
Well, they're important enough for Paul to mention their tenth anniversary of playing with him. I'll take it a step further and insist that they've all earned the right to open the show with a handful of their original songs.
I'd much prefer this than the DJ, why would anybody not want to see this? I'd take live music as the support act any day.
I'd prefer the DJ with Paul's music rather than unfamiliar music from the 'band'.
Going to a show and seeing a new artist play a half hour set that makes you go "wow, those guys are really good" can be a real highlight. Like I said, not necessarily the band but some up an coming talent.
And what if they are crap?
That is a possibility but they gotta have their chance IMO.
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walliebaby:
LonelyRoad:
I wonder what 20,000 Paul McCartney fans want to hear cranked through the speakers before he takes the stage, Silly Love Songs or Sucker For Love. Ouch. No further questions your honor.
I'd rather hear good live music versus sloppy remixes of good songs that are then made to sound bad. As Audi pointed out, the DJ just isn't cutting it.
I don't want to hear any sloppy music either
But all I want to hear is Paul. He doesn't need an opening act. IMO.
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oobu24:
walliebaby:
LonelyRoad:
I wonder what 20,000 Paul McCartney fans want to hear cranked through the speakers before he takes the stage, Silly Love Songs or Sucker For Love. Ouch. No further questions your honor.
I'd rather hear good live music versus sloppy remixes of good songs that are then made to sound bad. As Audi pointed out, the DJ just isn't cutting it.
I don't want to hear any sloppy music either
But all I want to hear is Paul. He doesn't need an opening act. IMO.
He seems to want something, though, and that DJ is not cutting it. Much prefer to get a chance to hear some other music, and with Brian, Rusty, and now Abe releasing their own stuff, I'd love to get a chance to hear them.
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oobu24:
I don't want to hear any sloppy music either
But all I want to hear is Paul. He doesn't need an opening act. IMO.
So sit in silence while we're waiting for Paul? How would The Beatles have ever made it if nobody ever let them work their way up?
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cfergoid:
oobu24:
I don't want to hear any sloppy music either
But all I want to hear is Paul. He doesn't need an opening act. IMO.
So sit in silence while we're waiting for Paul? How would The Beatles have ever made it if nobody ever let them work their way up?
The Beatles would also have 3-4 opening bands before they went on. Often the combined time the opening acts played was longer than The Beatles. Now THAT would tick me off.
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walliebaby:
cfergoid:
oobu24:
I don't want to hear any sloppy music either
But all I want to hear is Paul. He doesn't need an opening act. IMO.
So sit in silence while we're waiting for Paul? How would The Beatles have ever made it if nobody ever let them work their way up?
The Beatles would also have 3-4 opening bands before they went on. Often the combined time the opening acts played was longer than The Beatles. Now THAT would tick me off.
way different times & way different level of fame (maybe) and way different price of tickets.