TSO Spring 2010 tour dates - Page 3

Diamond45 · February 4th, 2010, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by killingfield

That is total crap!!! I'm not 100% if i'll be able to go and would like to buy a ticket to guarantee my spot. But, I would also like the ability to re-sell the ticket or give it to a friend in case I'm not able to make it to Houston from San Diego. I realize there are scalpers and people that sell them on ebay for higher prices sometimes, but still....this pisses me off. **no chris caffery pun intended**

My guess is that they've been scammed by scalpers pretty darn bad. I knew they restarted their fan club from scratch about 2 years ago just because of the scalper issue.

I don't like the idea one bit - but at least I understand why they did it.

DTJeff · February 4th, 2010, 09:27 PM

A few random thoughts:

-Jon Oliva won't be doing this tour. Zak won't be doing it either (nobody mentions him even though he sang on Beethoven's last Night as well). Sad but true. I have no idea who's gonna be singing Jon's part, but it's a crucial role, so hopefully it's cast well.

-Most likely Rob Evan will be singing the part of Beethoven, which, in my opinion, is a genius move. For those who don't know him by name, Rob Evan sang "What Child Is This", "Back to a Reason", and "What Is Christmas?" on The lost Christmas Eve and "Epiphany" and "There Was a life" on Night Castle. He also is fairly well known for having played Jekyll and Hyde in the Musical "Jekyll & Hyde", as well as several other projects, such as his own band, Menrva Realm. Absolutely amazing voice. He sang "This Is Who You Are" back in 2002, and in my opinion will be absolutely brilliant in this role.

-They will be playing "Believe" in the second set of this tour, and as I mentioned - no Jon. Insert your own opinion here.

-Yes, tickets are only available to fanclub members - but it's free to join, so it's not like they're trying to rope you into spending extra money. They are solely available to people that way until further notice, but I doubt that will last long-term, eventually they'll probably release them more widely when they sell slowly.

Diamond45 · February 5th, 2010, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DTJeff

-Yes, tickets are only available to fanclub members - but it's free to join, so it's not like they're trying to rope you into spending extra money. They are solely available to people that way until further notice, but I doubt that will last long-term, eventually they'll probably release them more widely when they sell slowly.

Public tickets go on sale on Feb. 19th according to their site.

DTJeff · February 5th, 2010, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Diamond45

Public tickets go on sale on Feb. 19th according to their site.

Ah, I had not seen that. Pretty much what I expected. I figured they weren't silly enough to believe these shows were going to sell well strictly by allowing fanclub members to buy a max of 4 tickets apiece.

SavaVIDude · February 5th, 2010, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by nomisofsiman

Where did you get that Oliva was going to be on vocals for the tour? Everything I've heard says he will NOT be on this tour.

That was supposed to be a joke, dude!! Oliva NEVER tours with TSO. In the early days of TSO, he said he wouldn't tour because "he looked like a penguin in a tux!

Chr

Pellaz · February 7th, 2010, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SavaVIDude

That was supposed to be a joke, dude!! Oliva NEVER tours with TSO. In the early days of SO, he said he wouldn't tour because "he looked like a penguin in a tux!

So....he could just hang around in normal clothes. Heck, Paul O'Neill was just hanging out in 'rocker' duds (jeans, leather jacket, etc.) the last time he was in Atlanta with TSO....

Guardian of the Blind · February 9th, 2010, 10:12 AM

I got 4th row center for the Chicago show. I can't wait for this

Nightmare1z · February 9th, 2010, 10:37 AM

I got 5th row center in Columbus. I'm having to travel a little for it, but figure it'd be worth it. Who knows if they'll do again in same settings (I always liked TSO more in the smaller venues then the arena's) and entire BLN.

I imagine they'll push all of Night Castle soon so not sure how long they'll stand behind BLN - I mean it's 10 years old now... Weird to be doing a debut tour on it.

Can't wait!

Sir Exar Kun · February 9th, 2010, 10:42 AM

Row "L" in Columbus also...... This will be a GREAT show, and very cool to see them in a small venue again.

Is Vitalij still going to be the touring keyboardist???

MetalSpice · February 9th, 2010, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Guardian of the Blind

I got 4th row center for the Chicago show. I can't wait for this

7th row.
See you down in front!

DTJeff · February 9th, 2010, 12:04 PM

5th Row for Wilkes Barre. Not sure how I only managed to get 5th row being that we bought tickets right when they went on sale and it is, after all, Wilkes Barre. I'm definitely sensing there's trickery afoot here being that no one I've seen has done any better than 4th row.

Diamond45 · February 9th, 2010, 12:11 PM

Oh yeah... got tix for the show up in DC. I'll be there with my PP USA shirt and throwing horns!

Four tickets... $306... it had BETTER be worth it!

MetalSpice · February 9th, 2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DTJeff

5th Row for Wilkes Barre. Not sure how I only managed to get 5th row being that we bought tickets right when they went on sale and it is, after all, Wilkes Barre. I'm definitely sensing there's trickery afoot here being that no one I've seen has done any better than 4th row.

Same here.
I think it's safe to say that the Government is somehow involved.
Lol..

But yeah, I thought the same thing.
All I know is, I feel dirty....thanks to Ticketbastard.
Two $58 tickets totalled $149 in the end.

Purveyor Of Evil · February 9th, 2010, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DTJeff

5th Row for Wilkes Barre. Not sure how I only managed to get 5th row being that we bought tickets right when they went on sale and it is, after all, Wilkes Barre. I'm definitely sensing there's trickery afoot here being that no one I've seen has done any better than 4th row.

I'm ten rows back for this show in the orchestra/center (Row J) seating and I bought my tickets at about 3:45 p.m. because I had to work until 3.

Tommy3328 · February 10th, 2010, 07:34 PM

I ended up with 1st row center orchestra for Boston show

Dolamite S. Biffle · February 27th, 2010, 04:10 PM

Can anyone shed some light on who will be singing this time around?

nomisofsiman · February 27th, 2010, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SavaVIDude

That was supposed to be a joke, dude!! Oliva NEVER tours with TSO. In the early days of TSO, he said he wouldn't tour because "he looked like a penguin in a tux!

Chr

Perditions Ghost · February 27th, 2010, 08:27 PM

I'm upset at the having to present your card & photo ID for the ticket thing. Though the money would be coming from my account, for certain technical reasons (long story), the card has my father's name on it. So I guess this means I can't go, which is really fucking stupid IMO.

Dolamite S. Biffle · February 28th, 2010, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Perditions Ghost

I'm upset at the having to present your card & photo ID for the ticket thing. Though the money would be coming from my account, for certain technical reasons (long story), the card has my father's name on it. So I guess this means I can't go, which is really fucking stupid IMO.

Perhaps if your father lives close to you he could go with you to the door to present the card and id, ut not go in the venue

killingfield · February 28th, 2010, 12:56 PM

Taken from TSO forums:

Al Pitrelli
Chris Caffery
Jeff Plate
Johnny Lee Middleton
Roddy Chong
Jane Mangini
Vitalij Kuprij
Paul O'Neill

Bryan Hicks
Rob Evan
Tim Hockenberry
Jay Pierce (yay!)
Daniell Landherr
Valentina Porter

Dolamite S. Biffle · March 4th, 2010, 12:21 PM

JSS should be in theere too, since W.E.T. had to cancel due to his involvement in the TSO show

Metal_Camden · March 4th, 2010, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SavaVIDude

That was supposed to be a joke, dude!! Oliva NEVER tours with TSO. In the early days of TSO, he said he wouldn't tour because "he looked like a penguin in a tux!

Chr

HAHAHA

but obviously a way more metal version

eppst1 · March 4th, 2010, 12:39 PM

I thought Scolnick was on the tour also - because isn't Glen Drover doing the Megadeth tour in his place?

killingfield · March 4th, 2010, 01:10 PM

Skolkinc is touring with his solo band as far I'm concerned.

JSS, is doing the M3, but that's all the way in June. I don't know why he wont be there :O

Zakk needs to be there since he's The Dark >

edit: I just read the Melodic Rockfestival Thread. So JSS will be in TSO? Fucking A!!!!!! Dream's We Conceive!!!!!!!

February 4th, 2010, 09:27 PM	#52 (permalink)
DTJeff Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 311	A few random thoughts: -Jon Oliva won't be doing this tour. Zak won't be doing it either (nobody mentions him even though he sang on Beethoven's last Night as well). Sad but true. I have no idea who's gonna be singing Jon's part, but it's a crucial role, so hopefully it's cast well. -Most likely Rob Evan will be singing the part of Beethoven, which, in my opinion, is a genius move. For those who don't know him by name, Rob Evan sang "What Child Is This", "Back to a Reason", and "What Is Christmas?" on The lost Christmas Eve and "Epiphany" and "There Was a life" on Night Castle. He also is fairly well known for having played Jekyll and Hyde in the Musical "Jekyll & Hyde", as well as several other projects, such as his own band, Menrva Realm. Absolutely amazing voice. He sang "This Is Who You Are" back in 2002, and in my opinion will be absolutely brilliant in this role. -They will be playing "Believe" in the second set of this tour, and as I mentioned - no Jon. Insert your own opinion here. -Yes, tickets are only available to fanclub members - but it's free to join, so it's not like they're trying to rope you into spending extra money. They are solely available to people that way until further notice, but I doubt that will last long-term, eventually they'll probably release them more widely when they sell slowly. __________________ http://www.wpapu.com http://www.necromancetheband.com http://www.myspace.com/necromancetheband http://www.myspace.com/maiden33 http://www.facebook.com/#/profile.ph...&id=1145330772

February 9th, 2010, 10:12 AM	#57 (permalink)
Guardian of the Blind Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chicago, IL. Posts: 93	I got 4th row center for the Chicago show. I can't wait for this __________________ NEW WiszdomStone CD "Rise" in stock now! http://www.wiszdomstone.com

February 9th, 2010, 12:04 PM	#61 (permalink)
DTJeff Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 311	5th Row for Wilkes Barre. Not sure how I only managed to get 5th row being that we bought tickets right when they went on sale and it is, after all, Wilkes Barre. I'm definitely sensing there's trickery afoot here being that no one I've seen has done any better than 4th row. __________________ http://www.wpapu.com http://www.necromancetheband.com http://www.myspace.com/necromancetheband http://www.myspace.com/maiden33 http://www.facebook.com/#/profile.ph...&id=1145330772

February 9th, 2010, 12:11 PM	#62 (permalink)
Diamond45 Prog Pwr Fan Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, VA USA Posts: 1,607	Oh yeah... got tix for the show up in DC. I'll be there with my PP USA shirt and throwing horns! Four tickets... $306... it had BETTER be worth it! __________________ "Diamond Dave" You can't spell CRAP without RAP. Got METAL? :-) http://www.dmine.com Proud Co-Sponsor of Sabaton for PP X Proud Co-Sponsor of DGM for PP XI Last edited by Diamond45 : February 9th, 2010 at 06:17 PM.

February 27th, 2010, 04:10 PM	#66 (permalink)
Dolamite S. Biffle Biffliest Person Ever Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlantis Posts: 3,360	Can anyone shed some light on who will be singing this time around? __________________ One of the mofo's helping to bring Nocturnal Rites to ProgPower USA XI “Its all about escapism,” says Scott Waldrop, guitarist for Twisted Tower Dire. It’s the antithesis of bands like R.E.M. or Pearl Jam. For me, Power Metal, or traditional Metal, is like a soundtrack for slaying the singer of Creed." "Dude, can you shut the fuck up for the next 3min and 12 seconds so I can play the next fucking song?!?" - Jon Oliva

February 9th, 2010, 10:37 AM	#58 (permalink)
Nightmare1z Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 806	I got 5th row center in Columbus. I'm having to travel a little for it, but figure it'd be worth it. Who knows if they'll do again in same settings (I always liked TSO more in the smaller venues then the arena's) and entire BLN. I imagine they'll push all of Night Castle soon so not sure how long they'll stand behind BLN - I mean it's 10 years old now... Weird to be doing a debut tour on it. Can't wait!

February 9th, 2010, 10:42 AM	#59 (permalink)
Sir Exar Kun Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 260	Row "L" in Columbus also...... This will be a GREAT show, and very cool to see them in a small venue again. Is Vitalij still going to be the touring keyboardist???

February 10th, 2010, 07:34 PM	#65 (permalink)
Tommy3328 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 28	I ended up with 1st row center orchestra for Boston show

February 27th, 2010, 08:27 PM	#68 (permalink)
Perditions Ghost JuuKun Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pawtucket, RI Posts: 703	I'm upset at the having to present your card & photo ID for the ticket thing. Though the money would be coming from my account, for certain technical reasons (long story), the card has my father's name on it. So I guess this means I can't go, which is really fucking stupid IMO. __________________ “I slept with faith and found a corpse in my arms on awakening; I drank and danced all night with doubt and found her a virgin in the morning.” - Aleister Crowley MORGANA LEFAY FOR PROGPOWER USA XII!

February 28th, 2010, 12:56 PM	#70 (permalink)
killingfield Morphine Child Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 50	Taken from TSO forums: Al Pitrelli Chris Caffery Jeff Plate Johnny Lee Middleton Roddy Chong Jane Mangini Vitalij Kuprij Paul O'Neill Bryan Hicks Rob Evan Tim Hockenberry Jay Pierce (yay!) Daniell Landherr Valentina Porter

March 4th, 2010, 12:21 PM	#71 (permalink)
Dolamite S. Biffle Biffliest Person Ever Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlantis Posts: 3,360	JSS should be in theere too, since W.E.T. had to cancel due to his involvement in the TSO show __________________ One of the mofo's helping to bring Nocturnal Rites to ProgPower USA XI “Its all about escapism,” says Scott Waldrop, guitarist for Twisted Tower Dire. It’s the antithesis of bands like R.E.M. or Pearl Jam. For me, Power Metal, or traditional Metal, is like a soundtrack for slaying the singer of Creed." "Dude, can you shut the fuck up for the next 3min and 12 seconds so I can play the next fucking song?!?" - Jon Oliva

March 4th, 2010, 12:39 PM	#73 (permalink)
eppst1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,222	I thought Scolnick was on the tour also - because isn't Glen Drover doing the Megadeth tour in his place? __________________ Proud co-sponsor of Pagan's Mind for PPX! Proud co-sponsor of Tyr for PPXI!! Holding the Heathen Hammer High!

March 4th, 2010, 01:10 PM	#74 (permalink)
killingfield Morphine Child Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 50	Skolkinc is touring with his solo band as far I'm concerned. JSS, is doing the M3, but that's all the way in June. I don't know why he wont be there :O Zakk needs to be there since he's The Dark > edit: I just read the Melodic Rockfestival Thread. So JSS will be in TSO? Fucking A!!!!!! Dream's We Conceive!!!!!!!