cartmill72 wrote:This show makes no sense to me. Buffett shuns smaller outdoor amphitheaters (for the most part) and decides to play baseball stadiums (35,000+ seats). And then he, his management and promoters say, "oh, let's play the intimate 10,000 seat Mohegan Sun Arena."
I'm not saying it isn't going to happen. I just don't understand the thought process at work here.
$$$$$$$$$$$ He can get away with charging $150-$200 per ticket for this show. In all honesty this show holds no interest what so ever for me. I've seen him twice in Vegas at the MGM Casino and I wasn't a big fan of that either. I can't see paying big bucks to see him at an inside venue
Yeah I just check too $375.00 ofr ONE night, insane. Plus you have the privilge of giving away more money at the tables...God knows what the tickety price will be, Rod Stewart's at $98
PARROT HEAD MIKE wrote: .Stay there I'm sure it will be well worth it to tailgate there and walk to the show and walk to your room when it's over.
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agreed . . .and we got over that drinkin'/drivin' thing years ago . . .
what airport is the closest ? ? , sorry, I know absolutely nothing about this area . . .when I moved to Tampa, I swore I would never go further north than Orlando . . .
can't wait for this one. . .so many new PH phriends to meet (not meat )
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cartmill72 wrote: "oh, let's play the intimate 10,000 seat Mohegan Sun Arena."
Nothing intimate about a 10,000 seat arena, but also what many people seem to forget is that Jimmy is not on the phone calling these venues to ask, "Can my band and I come over and play?" These venues are calling his agent and offering $XXX,XXX for Jimmy and the Reefers to stop by. While he might say, "Make sure we play here, even if we have to go cheap," or, "Let's see if we can play some more baseball stadiums this year, that was fun," and every venue has to meet certain standards (tix will cost no more than $XXX, band will be provided with ___________), basically, if a venue offers enough money, they get the artist they want.
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PARROT HEAD MIKE wrote: .Stay there I'm sure it will be well worth it to tailgate there and walk to the show and walk to your room when it's over.
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agreed . . .and we got over that drinkin'/drivin' thing years ago . . .
what airport is the closest ? ? , sorry, I know absolutely nothing about this area . . .when I moved to Tampa, I swore I would never go further north than Orlando . . .
can't wait for this one. . .so many new PH phriends to meet (not meat )
Hartford, Connecticut. But it's 45 - 60 minutes away. The last I knew, there are busses that run from the airport to Mohegan.
cartmill72 wrote: "oh, let's play the intimate 10,000 seat Mohegan Sun Arena."
Nothing intimate about a 10,000 seat arena, but also what many people seem to forget is that Jimmy is not on the phone calling these venues to ask, "Can my band and I come over and play?" These venues are calling his agent and offering $XXX,XXX for Jimmy and the Reefers to stop by. While he might say, "Make sure we play here, even if we have to go cheap," or, "Let's see if we can play some more baseball stadiums this year, that was fun," and every venue has to meet certain standards (tix will cost no more than $XXX, band will be provided with ___________), basically, if a venue offers enough money, they get the artist they want.
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cartmill72 wrote: "oh, let's play the intimate 10,000 seat Mohegan Sun Arena."
Nothing intimate about a 10,000 seat arena, but also what many people seem to forget is that Jimmy is not on the phone calling these venues to ask, "Can my band and I come over and play?" These venues are calling his agent and offering $XXX,XXX for Jimmy and the Reefers to stop by. While he might say, "Make sure we play here, even if we have to go cheap," or, "Let's see if we can play some more baseball stadiums this year, that was fun," and every venue has to meet certain standards (tix will cost no more than $XXX, band will be provided with ___________), basically, if a venue offers enough money, they get the artist they want.
Sarcasm.
And I understand the music industry. Thanks.
Less for your benefit than for those who haven't been around the industry much. Until I actually worked for a booking agency, I thought artists told the agents where they wanted to go, and it was the agent's job to rent out those venues and sell enough tickets to cover the expenses. Found out through experience how wrong I was.
cartmill72 wrote:This show makes no sense to me. Buffett shuns smaller outdoor amphitheaters (for the most part) and decides to play baseball stadiums (35,000+ seats). And then he, his management and promoters say, "oh, let's play the intimate 10,000 seat Mohegan Sun Arena."
I'm not saying it isn't going to happen. I just don't understand the thought process at work here.
$$$$$$$$$$$ He can get away with charging $150-$200 per ticket for this show. In all honesty this show holds no interest what so ever for me. I've seen him twice in Vegas at the MGM Casino and I wasn't a big fan of that either. I can't see paying big bucks to see him at an inside venue
Not to mention we have Red Sox Pirates tickets the same night as the Mohegan Sun show. As much as I like Buffett he is #2 behind the Red Sox in my book so you know where I will be that night.
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This show will stink! No one should go. Everyone save your money and go to Great Woods instead! Don't buy tickets for this show. It won't be worth all the money. The sound is really bad and there will be no tailgaiting! Traffic is horrendous and it is too remote a location. Plus, all shows at the casino can only be one set and have to end early because of tribal rituals. Lastly, if you dress up in any attire that makes you look like a shark, parrot, pirate, or cheeseburger the Indians will skin you alive and roast you for dinner!
cartmill72 wrote:This show makes no sense to me. Buffett shuns smaller outdoor amphitheaters (for the most part) and decides to play baseball stadiums (35,000+ seats). And then he, his management and promoters say, "oh, let's play the intimate 10,000 seat Mohegan Sun Arena."
I'm not saying it isn't going to happen. I just don't understand the thought process at work here.
$$$$$$$$$$$ He can get away with charging $150-$200 per ticket for this show. In all honesty this show holds no interest what so ever for me. I've seen him twice in Vegas at the MGM Casino and I wasn't a big fan of that either. I can't see paying big bucks to see him at an inside venue
Not to mention we have Red Sox Pirates tickets the same night as the Mohegan Sun show. As much as I like Buffett he is #2 behind the Red Sox in my book so you know where I will be that night.
I'm actually really looking forward to that Pirates game. I havn't seen them play since the Pittsburgh Pirates played the Nashua Pirates back in 1987
Yes, the are about 10-15 minutes apart Both in the middle of nowhere. Mohegan Sun is the nicer of the two and the newest one. Michael Jordan owns a sports bar inside and another upscale steak house. There is plenty to do there for a night besides gamble, shows, shopping etc.... I don't think the show there will be anything like the shows at MGM Vegas. Parking is a nightmare on weekends and the lots get filled up quick so they have to shuttle people from lots that are miles away so I doubt they will have any type of outdoor tailgate party.
Mohegan is the 3rd largest casino in the world, Foxwoods is the largest.
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Zuke wrote:The closest major airport would probably be Providence, then Bradley.
You're probably right, slightly shorter in terms of distance from Providence. But for ease of getting there, I would use Hartford (Bradley). It's all highway from airport to casino.
Don't know where your trying to park when at the Mohegan, but I've never had a problem parking there. I fact we even went over for a couple of hours on New Years eve......it was crowded, but the parking was a none issue. We go quite frequently since we only live 10 minutes away.
PARROT HEAD MIKE wrote: .Stay there I'm sure it will be well worth it to tailgate there and walk to the show and walk to your room when it's over.
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agreed . . .and we got over that drinkin'/drivin' thing years ago . . .
what airport is the closest ? ? , sorry, I know absolutely nothing about this area . . .when I moved to Tampa, I swore I would never go further north than Orlando . . .
can't wait for this one. . .so many new PH phriends to meet (not meat )
bradley is easier. but check rates with both sometimes providence is cheaper especially with southwest. song flies into hartford.hotel rates are high 375.00( and i don't have enough points) , but there are a couple off of 395 nearby.i'll try and get the names.tickets will be my first concern . hotel will be easy.i can also pick up a couple of people at bradley if need be. not far from there.
PARROT HEAD MIKE wrote: .Stay there I'm sure it will be well worth it to tailgate there and walk to the show and walk to your room when it's over.
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agreed . . .and we got over that drinkin'/drivin' thing years ago . . .
what airport is the closest ? ? , sorry, I know absolutely nothing about this area . . .when I moved to Tampa, I swore I would never go further north than Orlando . . .
can't wait for this one. . .so many new PH phriends to meet (not meat )
bradley is easier. but check rates with both sometimes providence is cheaper especially with southwest. song flies into hartford.hotel rates are high 375.00( and i don't have enough points) , but there are a couple off of 395 nearby.i'll try and get the names.tickets will be my first concern . hotel will be easy.i can also pick up a couple of people at bradley if need be. not far from there.
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