Gimour to play with Waters

The official word at which show Gilmour will play is that it will be a surprise. Much speculation is around, that it will be in England next year, which doesn't make sense to me. Gilmour is noted for have sharp business skills, he knows that the most bang will come from an appearance early on the tour.

That being said, I found a post on Usenet, (look it up) this morning that seems to be saying the show Gilmour will play at is Washington D.C. This fits my theory the show will be early in the tour schedule.

As of this morning, I found they are still selling tickets to this show, although pricey, $280, and sold as limited view. The seat looks like it will have a great view of the performers on the stage, as it's positioned to the side of the stage.

I had a very similar seat the last time Stevie Ray Vaughan played in the DC area at the Capital Center. It truly was the best view for watching the performers at a concert I ever had.

Below is the message found on alt.music.pink-floyd.

Publius Enigma (Comfortably Numb)

Already the conversation is heading in a new direction as more believers begin exploring the decisive evidence that has been provided for them. Much of your dialogue is insightful and, in reality, very enlightening, and I have found your devotion over the years to be quite inspiring.

Even as you read these words, artists are getting ready to be reunited at last, and some revealing music is being prepared in appreciation for your collaborative efforts. Needless to say, it is your undying faith and unparalleled dedication that has ultimately lead towards a solution.

Many people around the world are Hoping to see a “surprise”, and, in a manner of speaking, so am I. Everyone who is willing to look and lisTen atTentively ofTen discovers that, wherever Pink Floyd is concerned, there is more than just one. However, in order to bolster your faith, I have decided to heed your words and tell fans where to look, exactly as someone suggested.

North American cities such as Denver and Vancouver were mentioned in July. Allow me to point to another location “across the sea”. Although arranged specifically for you, the upcoming antiwar message is meant for everybody, including the Democratically elected leaders of this Country.

If but a single child is spared from suffering the horrors of war then it is worth setting aside our differences. Indeed, the free world shall be even freer when it grows to believe as strongly in diplomacy as it does in democracy.

Giant steps have been taken forward. Great distances have been traveled. Communication is the key to further progress.

 The grass is greener… Wish You Were Here,

- Gulliver

Some Photoshop from a Fan on Facebook.

My Beautiful Seats

Tickmaster still has tickets to many of the shows, some very premium seats, for those looking for less expensive tickets to any of the shows, try a reseller, I've had very good luck over the years getting greats seats at face value the day before the show, at Stub Hub.

Hot Concert Tickets at StubHub!

I understand Ticketmaster is also in the reselling game, but I have not had first hand experience with them. With Stub Hub, the sellers program in price reductions as the event draws closer, prices drop. Beware though, tickets often are priced above face value.

My best recommendation for affordable tickets is to go to the show and wait for the show to start. Then you can snag a ticket cheap!

The First Venue

So here is a little bit of info about the first venue on the tour, Air Canada Center. Home of the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs, the NBA's Toronto Raptors and the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League. The premier venue for arena scale concerts in Toronto. Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Madonna and the Police have all played in this shed.

The 10 year old arena, built on the grounds of the Canada Post Building, retains 2 of the original outside walls. The facility is 665,000 square feet, contains a micro-brewery on-site, thanks to Molson, brewing two beers: Toronto's Own and Molson Amber Ale.

Concert setup at the Air Canada Center.

The largest audience was 22,109 for a Celine Dion concert. The Wall shows will not have that many people as the staging of The Wall will block off one end of the arena.  However, Roger Waters is playing 3 nights, September 15, 16 & 18, 2010.

Tickets are still selling through Ticketmaster, I found floor seats (FLR L, Row 29) for the first show just this morning, price is $264.75 CAN. Less expensive limited view seats are $ 69.75 CAN. These seats are in the section next to the side of the stage, although the view of the staging will be limited, the view of the band should be excellent.

Toronto, Toronto

Never having been to Toronto, I'm trying to figure out a good hotel near the Air Canada Center to make it easy after the show, I have narrowed it down to 3  using google maps.

1. The Westin Harbour Castle - Gets 4 stars and should have a great view, but maybe a little too pricy.
2. The Fairmont Royal York - 3 1/2 stars and seems to the closest to the venue.
3. The InterContinental Toronto Centre - Rated 4 stars and also very close to the arena.

Hopefully one of them sells through the discount hotel booking site, Hotwire.  I wonder where the band is staying or are they rehearsing somewhere else?

Gilmour and Waters Together Again

At least for a night, David Gilmour and Roger Waters played together, perhaps a preview for a lucky audience or two. Hosted and played for charity you can watch the full video at the Hoping Foundation website or at viemo's.

What could I say, if given the chance? Surely you tease us, you tease us like no other, please, please let this climax be like no other.

Roger Videos

Roger has been speaking out via video through his facebook page. I especially like the filming of his interviews. Watch the two interviews, "Us and Them" and "Celebrity," I always have liked his take on Life.

30 Days To Go

It's difficult to imagine without feeling a rush of adrenaline that 30 days from today, I'll be at the opening show of the North American Tour. My seats aren't too bad. Somewhere in the middle of the floor.

I wonder if the opening shows are a better performance than the shows at the end of the tour, as the band is no doubt a little juiced up. Of course, Gilmour showing up at any one show, is enough to keep us tuned in throughout the tour.

I have never been to Toronto and look forward to touring the city using the Monopoly colored money.

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Luna