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Garth Brooks Comeback Special ALL 5 SHOWS CANCELLED READ FIRST POST

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So Garth Brooks has finally confirmed he is going on tour in 2014. Will there be an ireland date and if so which venue would you like to see him play?

Link http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/earshot/garth-brooks-announces-2014-world-664188

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rubadub

sunbabe08 wrote: »

chatting during a gig? sure you can barely hear any one

Yep, so they usually end up shouting, so even worse.

With lots of big acts many people will go "just to say they saw them", as garth rarely plays it will attract people like this. Its sort of similar to people not visiting scenic places in their own country, since they reckon they will always get the chance to do it anytime they want.

Some will rave about seeing a band, and the next time they come its "I won't bother sure I saw them before", sort of a like a bucket list, crossing them off their "one to see" list.

At springsteen I saw loads of people talk all over the songs, especially slower ones where they can be heard, and ruin it even moreso for people who do know the quiet/slow song. Then they perk up only when born in the usa comes on.

The promoters can be to blame partly too. e.g. when the film hurricane came out it had the bob dylan song in it. He NEVER plays this live, yet in the TV adverts they were playing it, inferring it is likely to be played and other greatest hits, he does play his hits but often very different versions, which many would not recognize at first.. So you had people in the audience roaring out "hurricane" at him. I think similar happened with neil young, the tv ads inferred it would be a greatest hits and he only did 1 or 2 that you would find on a best of.

Lukehandypants

How come all you fans had to que for tickets and not just buy em off the Internet?

RebelSoul

A V A wrote: »

and idiots from the country are the worst , worse than dubliners, the come up to dublin and thread it like a sh*tehole and p*ssing ground!!!!

Which is what it is and which is exactly how it should be treated

JP Liz V1

gnashman wrote: »

rumour of a 6th night on Facebook,,negotiation's on going at the moment...is this a bit 2 much now, would it not be better 2play thomond park or Kilkenny

Or Cork

DrPhilG

No bother.

All sorted now, B&B booked in Saggart for €110 (Saturday and Sunday nights, Q-Park booked for the Sunday all day.

Just need to book some flights somewhere nice for the Monday morning now! 5th wedding anniversary so hoping to head off somewhere for 4-5 nights after the concert.

Sideshow Mark

DrPhilG wrote: »

Just checked a journey planner online, reckons it would take an hour & 20 minutes to get from Saggart to Drumcondra. :eek:

I think I'd rather park!

Are those times accurate?

Kind of, it's 50 minutes by luas from Saggart to Connolly. Then a 10-20 minute walk to the stadium depending on which entrance you are going to.

gnashman

rumour of a 6th night on Facebook,,negotiation's on going at the moment...is this a bit 2 much now, would it not be better 2play thomond park or Kilkenny

DrPhilG

bren2001 wrote: »

Has to be over by 11. Fines for going a minute over. A few people mention 10:30 earlier in the thread, its actually 11.

That's grand. The Q-park is from midnight to midnight.

DrPhilG

SteM wrote: »

Yes that'd be about right, maybe a little longer. Nearest stop for Croker would probably be Busaras or Connolly and then it's maybe a 2km walk from there.

Thanks. Went ahead and booked Q-Park. Far less spaces than the Clonliffe park so shouldn't take as long to get out. And half an hour should get me back to Saggart, no way I'm packing into a packed Luas for over an hour!

Especially if there are any of those smelly country scummers on board...

bren2001

DrPhilG wrote: »

Q-Park Clerys is €13 for 24 hours.

Any clue what time the concert will finish up?

Has to be over by 11. Fines for going a minute over. A few people mention 10:30 earlier in the thread, its actually 11.

SteM

GoldenTickets wrote: »

I don't think anyone has ever used the term Event Junkie to describe them before now.

I know for a fact that you are incorrect. Sorry.

Dublin summer gigs are full of them. Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney have all had them over the past few years.

DrPhilG

DrPhilG wrote: »

Just checked a journey planner online, reckons it would take an hour & 20 minutes to get from Saggart to Drumcondra. :eek:

I think I'd rather park!

Are those times accurate?

Q-Park Clerys is €13 for 24 hours. Apparently 24 hours is €6 on match days, not sure if the same applies for concerts.

Any clue what time the concert will finish up?

kryptonmight

GoldenTickets wrote: »

Is there? While the people you describe certainly exist, I don't think anyone has ever used the term Event Junkie to describe them before now. Besides, they already have a name - dickheads.

Wasn't aware of their new name but this phenomenon sounds quite familiar. I'm sure some of them will try to sell their tickets beforehand as soon as they deem it unfashionable to go.

SteM

DrPhilG wrote: »

Just checked a journey planner online, reckons it would take an hour & 20 minutes to get from Saggart to Drumcondra. :eek:

I think I'd rather park!

Are those times accurate?

Yes that'd be about right, maybe a little longer. Nearest stop for Croker would probably be Busaras or Connolly and then it's maybe a 2km walk from there.

GoldenTickets

SteM wrote: »

There's an phenomenon at gigs here called the Event Junkie and these shows will have their fair share. People who pay good money to go because everyone else wants to. They just sit around chatting during the gig and perk up for 'the hits'. At least when it's an outdoor standing gig you can move to avoid them.

Is there? While the people you describe certainly exist, I don't think anyone has ever used the term Event Junkie to describe them before now. Besides, they already have a name - dickheads.

whats_my_name

A V A wrote: »

and idiots from the country are the worst , worse than dubliners, the come up to dublin and thread it like a sh*tehole and p*ssing ground!!!!

I agreed with your sentiments until this...

DrPhilG

Tazzer wrote: »

if you are staying in Saggart, just get the Luas straight into town and then just a few mins walk.

No need for parking.

Just checked a journey planner online, reckons it would take an hour & 20 minutes to get from Saggart to Drumcondra. :eek:

I think I'd rather park!

Are those times accurate?

SteM

sunbabe08 wrote: »

chatting during a gig? sure you can barely hear any one

If you don't think there'll be event junkies at these gigs you're being very naive. As I said, if you're standing you can move away but if you're sat beside them they can ruin the night.

poteen

Im not a huge fan of Garth Brooks but I do like him and alot of his tunes. I do have one concern about these concerts.

These concerts are huge. 4 Nights in Croke Park is mega stuff. Add to this that the band have not played together in years at this level. What will the energy levels be like for these guys on night 4 ? 4 Straight nights for a younger band who have had practice would be tough Id have thought. I would imagine that they will be doing some indoor arena concerts before going to Croke Park. Most likely in the states but maybe London also.

I really hope its a success. Alot of my family and friends are going. I would go if I go a Fri or Sat ticket.

JP Liz V1

5 sold out dates in Croke Park is incredible for a Country artist

sunbabe08

chatting during a gig? sure you can barely hear any one

SteM

aka accounts 2010 wrote: »

I've done a quick analysis of people I know who are going (family, friends, work colleagues).

Total 24

Genuine GB Fans: 7

People going because partner wanted to go: 4

People going for the session: 8

People who have never been to an outdoor show and decided GB would be a gentle introduction: 5

There's an phenomenon at gigs here called the Event Junkie and these shows will have their fair share. People who pay good money to go because everyone else wants to. They just sit around chatting during the gig and perk up for 'the hits'. At least when it's an outdoor standing gig you can move to avoid them.

SteM

Brooks was on Jay Leno's final show last night if anyone is interested. Sang The Dance and Friends In Low Places.

A V A

sunbabe08 wrote: »

Hehe

Honestly can't see the residence winning this, mostly because there r 400,000 of us vs how many of them. Pffft

id love to know where you live so we could stand out side your house and p*ss against your wall and such stuff like that :rolleyes:

also imagine 5 days in a row of absolute ignorant drunk arseh*les passing by your door during the day and at night !!! and idiots from the country are the worst , worse than dubliners, the come up to dublin and thread it like a sh*tehole and p*ssing ground!!!!

your ignorance with your "pffft" i find amusing!!!

SteM

ccull123 wrote: »

Be careful parking around fairview/marino folks. My relatives used to park here regularly but as of the football championship last year the local clampers are out in force clamping cars on footpaths etc. Before they used to turn a blind eye to it but not anymore.

With the local residents kicking up a stink (can't blame them to be honest) DCC will definitely have the clampers at the ready. I wouldn't think of parking anywhere near there on the street tbh.

sunbabe08

aka accounts 2010 wrote: »

I've done a quick analysis of people I know who are going (family, friends, work colleagues).

Total 24

Genuine GB Fans: 7

People going because partner wanted to go: 4

People going for the session: 8

People who have never been to an outdoor show and decided GB would be a gentle introduction: 5

gentle introduction? :P:P god bless them.

i have 5 friends who are genuine fans. only one who's going because her b/f is going.

every other of the folks i know are teasing, especially after seeing me on tv 3 news last night:o

lisa_celtic

Stephen P wrote: »

Anyone know when the tickets will be posted? Got myself tickets for the Monday for my wife as a surprise birthday present. Her birthday is not until May so was hoping to have them for then.

Some people have gotten theirs in the post already! Well for the Friday anyway!

aka accounts 2010

JJ wrote: »

No but there are at least 400,000 dedicated Garth Brooks fans all around the world and there will be people coming from the US, Oz, et al to see these gigs. I'm sure there will be some bandwagon jumpers at Croke Park this July and there will be people there having some pints but I can't see it being like Slane.

I've done a quick analysis of people I know who are going (family, friends, work colleagues).

Total 24

Genuine GB Fans: 7

People going because partner wanted to go: 4

People going for the session: 8

People who have never been to an outdoor show and decided GB would be a gentle introduction: 5

Stephen P

Anyone know when the tickets will be posted? Got myself tickets for the Monday for my wife as a surprise birthday present. Her birthday is not until May so was hoping to have them for then.

ccull123

bren2001 wrote: »

If you come down early you should get parking on the street in fairview/marino. It is free. The problem with Clonliffe College is that the queues to get out are massive, after big GAA games can be over an hour. Park on the street and you will be out in no time.

Be careful parking around fairview/marino folks. My relatives used to park here regularly but as of the football championship last year the local clampers are out in force clamping cars on footpaths etc. Before they used to turn a blind eye to it but not anymore.