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Great Woods, Great Woods, Great WOODS,

Great Woods, Great Woods, Great WOODS !

(conga beat implied)

I've been to Alpine and The World at Tinley. Alpine rocks for just about any concert, not just JB. Some friends of mine are going to put a trip together to see JB at Red Rocks next time he's there, though. Next year perhaps?

Tinley has always been a hole to me and I've always hated seeing shows there. Parking lot was not that impressive, either. Last year was the worst...95 degress, 100% humidity, pregnant and upset wife. Didn't make for the best circumstances.

Gotta go with Alpine, seen him in vegas and tampa but Alpine has always come out on top

I would have to say Starwood Ampitheatre in Nashville, but I would like to seem him again there this year just to be sure(I couldn't help but slip a Nashville plea in!)

My favorite three:
Mars Center-West Palm Beach, FL
Alpine Valley Music Center-East Troy, WI
Riverbend Music Center-Cincinnati, OH

Honorable mention-
HiFi Ampitheatre-Atlanta, GA
Waikiki Shell-Honolulu, HI

Actually the shark tank in san jose on st.patrick's day was a great show. I really like Tinley Park Chicago.

Hey Tin Cup, do you really think Pine Knob? I am not a big fan of the Tailgating there.

Finz83:

Ever see him at the Schott? Someone else (I believe it was coconuts) on here said it was good. I just can't picture Jimmy at the Schott. I was curious if you had seen him there and your thoughts. Guess I am just not a big fan of the Schott for a big concert like that. Maybe Polaris though.

[quote="finz83"]Actually the shark tank in san jose on st.patrick's day was a great show.
you were at that show too. That was the first place Jimmy used the flying
shark.
I have never been east. someday I will
the best place?? add some bathrooms, and take away the parking lot Natzis
and add a couple of beer/soda stands and shoreline IS a pretty
place. the best crowd???? VEGAS I have only seen 5 venues
but the vibe in the MGM is pretty amped. maybe 'cause
the tribes gather at Vegas?????

Floridaze wrote:

12vmanRick wrote:At my house

but since that ain't gonna happen. We saw him at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta with Mac and a few of the band about 800 people there

Hey 12vmanRick,

I was also at the Variety Playhouse for that show. Surprise visit indeed! What a night...I was about halfway back in the audience, a guest of Mr. Finger's Taylor!

Sweet! We were way in the back on the floor area. Jimmy had been sitting in the balcony above for a while.

What a great memory though. It was almost like a Mac and Jimmy only tour..

Buffett4ever wrote:Finz83:

Ever see him at the Schott? Someone else (I believe it was coconuts) on here said it was good. I just can't picture Jimmy at the Schott. I was curious if you had seen him there and your thoughts. Guess I am just not a big fan of the Schott for a big concert like that. Maybe Polaris though.

It was me. Seriously, my evaluation was based mostly on the sheer number of bathrooms, plus the tailgating and coolness of security. And it was the first show I got to see after Vegas in January, and I made parrotvision for the first time.

The Schott is one of my favorite venues to see Jimmy.

But I'm probably in the minority. I think he sounded great. The vibe was cool. Security was chill for the most part. The parking lot was fantastic.

I've seen Buffett at several venues - inside and out. I prefer the indoor shows.

The now defunct Buckeye Lake Music Center. Out in the middle of no where 40,000 plus and the tailgating there was crazy.

And with the Volcano exploding like it did in what... 1997???

bucknutdet wrote:The now defunct Buckeye Lake Music Center. Out in the middle of no where 40,000 plus and the tailgating there was crazy.

Coconuts wrote:

Buffett4ever wrote:Finz83:

Ever see him at the Schott? Someone else (I believe it was coconuts) on here said it was good. I just can't picture Jimmy at the Schott. I was curious if you had seen him there and your thoughts. Guess I am just not a big fan of the Schott for a big concert like that. Maybe Polaris though.

It was me. Seriously, my evaluation was based mostly on the sheer number of bathrooms, plus the tailgating and coolness of security. And it was the first show I got to see after Vegas in January, and I made parrotvision for the first time.

I'd say the Schott is probably the best indoor venue I've been to for a JB concert. And I was there to see history in the making when Coco made parrotvision.

I used to live in Tinley Park and I can tell u I looked forward to the 2 hour drive to Alpine than I did the five minute drive to the Tweeter Center. Alpine is the best, far and away.

Not to mention, the horrible Tinley parking lot, a buch of dust and rocks.

MikeJW wrote:Not to mention, the horrible Tinley parking lot, a buch of dust and rocks.

I know, I blew out BOTH flip flops there last year!!

bucknutdet wrote:The now defunct Buckeye Lake Music Center. Out in the middle of no where 40,000 plus and the tailgating there was crazy.

Amen. I would have to say the dearly departed and sorely missed Buckeye Lake Music Center was the best place to see a show. The tailgating was fantastic and and the overall experience was great. Anyone remember the mud bowl from 1995?

Buffett4ever wrote:Finz83:

Ever see him at the Schott? Someone else (I believe it was coconuts) on here said it was good. I just can't picture Jimmy at the Schott. I was curious if you had seen him there and your thoughts. Guess I am just not a big fan of the Schott for a big concert like that. Maybe Polaris though.

I have not seen him at the schott, I was supposed to though

Not going to touch it... can of worms.

Just go see him as often and as many places possible. You'll have a good time