Nightwish / Sonata Arctica at House of Blues

KingsGene · June 19th, 2008, 11:25 AM

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/040040C4A06E2A49

Nightwish / Sonata Arctica
House of Blues Chicago
Chicago, IL
Sat, 09/06/08

on sale: 06/21/08

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Saladbar · June 19th, 2008, 12:13 PM

I should be there, I have yet to see Sonata live believe it or not.

shreddy · June 24th, 2008, 01:41 PM

Sonata Arctica is a great live band. The crowd always blows me away because its packed and everybody sings along. I dont know where all of them come from but I dont see these people at other shows.

Saladbar · June 25th, 2008, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by shreddy

I dont know where all of them come from but I dont see these people at other shows.

Sounds like a Nightwish crowd.

shreddy · July 8th, 2008, 01:27 AM

Did anyone catch SA at Metro, it was killer. Saw a few prog power shirts and lots of younger folk, it was really inspiring to see so many people into them.

KingsGene · July 9th, 2008, 10:34 AM

Yes, I saw them at Metro. One of the more disappointing shows in a long time. I felt they were very uninspired to almost boring, despite some of the fast songs. Way too many sleepy ballads. Musicianship aside, you still have to at least look like you're having a good time playing for the fans. I was hoping that it was a fluke, but their PPUSA appearance was much of the same. At least they played "Full Moon", which rescued the concerts for me.

PowerMetalNerd · July 11th, 2008, 03:35 PM

We should get a group of us together and rent out one of the opera boxes for this show.
Last I checked, it was between $450 and $500, but you can have up to 10 (I think) people, which is like $50 a person.
To me, well worth it to not have to deal with idiots and actually get to watch the show with a decent view.

Saladbar · July 11th, 2008, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PowerMetalNerd

We should get a group of us together and rent out one of the opera boxes for this show.
Last I checked, it was between $450 and $500, but you can have up to 10 (I think) people, which is like $50 a person.
To me, well worth it to not have to deal with idiots and actually get to watch the show with a decent view.

That's actually not a bad idea at all. Count me in!

PowerMetalNerd · July 13th, 2008, 08:52 PM

Sweet...now we just need 8 more peeps.

shreddy · July 23rd, 2008, 12:50 PM

Isn't the deal with the boxes that you still need to get a ticket to get into the venue?

KaptainKrude · July 23rd, 2008, 06:58 PM

^^
I used to have concierge connections, and if what they told me still holds true, the rental fee for the opera boxes is around $500, plus each person's ticket, plus drink service with some sort of minimum. So basically it ends up being at or over $100 a person to do something like this, assuming you have a full box.

June 19th, 2008, 11:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
KingsGene God of Thunder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 892	Nightwish / Sonata Arctica at House of Blues http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/040040C4A06E2A49 Nightwish / Sonata Arctica House of Blues Chicago Chicago, IL Sat, 09/06/08 on sale: 06/21/08 Internet Presale Info Internet Presale: Start:Wed, 06/18/08 10:00 AM CDT End:Fri, 06/20/08 11:00 PM CDT Citi Cardmembers: Start:Wed, 06/18/08 10:00 AM CDT End:Fri, 06/20/08 11:00 PM CDT __________________ <-- Scott http://www.lydiansea.com - Melodic progressive metal http://www.kingsofthenight.com - the Midwest's hottest Kiss tribute! http://www.pandrocks.com - Classic Rock, all night long! http://www.xsnrgrocks.com - UFO tribute

June 19th, 2008, 12:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Saladbar Jose Saladbar Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 1,059	I should be there, I have yet to see Sonata live believe it or not. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/josesalazarrocks

June 24th, 2008, 01:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
shreddy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 322	Sonata Arctica is a great live band. The crowd always blows me away because its packed and everybody sings along. I dont know where all of them come from but I dont see these people at other shows. __________________ Mindwarp Chamber

July 8th, 2008, 01:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
shreddy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 322	Did anyone catch SA at Metro, it was killer. Saw a few prog power shirts and lots of younger folk, it was really inspiring to see so many people into them. __________________ Mindwarp Chamber

July 9th, 2008, 10:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
KingsGene God of Thunder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 892	Yes, I saw them at Metro. One of the more disappointing shows in a long time. I felt they were very uninspired to almost boring, despite some of the fast songs. Way too many sleepy ballads. Musicianship aside, you still have to at least look like you're having a good time playing for the fans. I was hoping that it was a fluke, but their PPUSA appearance was much of the same. At least they played "Full Moon", which rescued the concerts for me. __________________ <-- Scott http://www.lydiansea.com - Melodic progressive metal http://www.kingsofthenight.com - the Midwest's hottest Kiss tribute! http://www.pandrocks.com - Classic Rock, all night long! http://www.xsnrgrocks.com - UFO tribute

July 11th, 2008, 03:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
PowerMetalNerd A Slave who forever Rocks Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Underpants Gnomes Empire Posts: 164	We should get a group of us together and rent out one of the opera boxes for this show. Last I checked, it was between $450 and $500, but you can have up to 10 (I think) people, which is like $50 a person. To me, well worth it to not have to deal with idiots and actually get to watch the show with a decent view. __________________ "Always remember, when adventuring with a halfling, and you come across a dragon... you don't have to outrun the dragon, you merely have to outrun the halfling." http://www.sacreddawn.com http://www.myspace.com/sacreddawnmusic

July 13th, 2008, 08:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
PowerMetalNerd A Slave who forever Rocks Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Underpants Gnomes Empire Posts: 164	Sweet...now we just need 8 more peeps. __________________ "Always remember, when adventuring with a halfling, and you come across a dragon... you don't have to outrun the dragon, you merely have to outrun the halfling." http://www.sacreddawn.com http://www.myspace.com/sacreddawnmusic

July 23rd, 2008, 12:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
shreddy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 322	Isn't the deal with the boxes that you still need to get a ticket to get into the venue? __________________ Mindwarp Chamber

July 23rd, 2008, 06:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
KaptainKrude Your Psychotic Companion Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Chicago, IL USA Posts: 617	^^ I used to have concierge connections, and if what they told me still holds true, the rental fee for the opera boxes is around $500, plus each person's ticket, plus drink service with some sort of minimum. So basically it ends up being at or over $100 a person to do something like this, assuming you have a full box. __________________ "Through the pain of the price I paid to open my eyes I am reminded to keep myself chained to the wall of life" .:: The Final Redemption / Wolverine / Cold Light of Monday ::.