North American tour - spring 2005 [updated March 19th]

[jarmo]

March:

19 - Phoenix, AZ @ Phoenix International Raceway
22 - Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
23 - Ottawa, ON @ Corel Centre
24 - Hamilton, ON @ Copps Coliseum
27 - Saskatoon, SK @ Credit Union Centre
28 - Calgary, AB @ Pengrowth Saddledome
29 - Edmonton, AB @ Rexall Place
31 - Vancouver, BC @ Pacific Coliseum (Cfox Presents Foxfest)


April:

12 - San Diego, CA Coors Amphitheatre
13 - Fresno, CA @ Save Mart Center
15 - Santa Barbara, CA @ County Bowl
16 - Anaheim, CA @ The Pond
17 - Reno, NV @ Events Center
19 - San Francisco, CA @ Bill Graham Civic Center
21 - Portland, OR @ Memorial Coliseum
22 - Everett, WA @ Everett Arena
23 - Boise, ID @ Taco Bell Arena
25 - Salt Lake City, UT @ E Center
26 - Denver, CO @ Magness Arena
28 - Minneapolis, MN @ Excel
29 - Rockford,IL @ Metro Centre
30 - Detroit, MI @ Palace of Auburn Hills

May:

02 - Bridgeport, CT @ Budget Arena at Harbor Yard Buffalo, NY @ HSBC Arena NEW
03 - Amherst, MA @ Mullins Center
05 - Raleigh, NC @ Verizon Wireless
06 - Atlanta, GA @ Hi Fi Amphitheatre
07 - Orlando, FL @ Lee Vista Park
13 - Scranton, PA @ Montage Mountain
14 - Wantagh, NY @ Jones Beach
15 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Verizon Wireless
17 - Cleveland, OH @ Tower Amphitheatre
18 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Chevrolet
20 - Holmdel, NJ @ PNC
21 - Washington, DC @ Merriweather
22 - Charlotte, NC @ Verizon Wireless
24 - Tampa, FL @ St. Pete's Times Forum
25 - Miami, FL @ Sound Advice Amphitheatre




/jarmo

[Eric]

 They still have yet to play Cleveland, but some of these cities have seen them twice-not fair!!!!!!!!!!! I hope they add more

[Naupis]

Eric.

I am with you on Cleveland. For some reason they absolutely refuse to come to town. I had to drive to Cincinatti to see them in November. I wish I knew what they had against Cleveland as I would like to see them again but don't want to have to drive 4 hours again to do so.

[noonespecial]

NY but no Philly....

[Acquiesce]

I hope they add a Philly date.

[Cornell]

Yay!  A Rochester date!    Hmmm - maybe I'll take my hubby this time as he's a Slash fan. 

[EricaLyn087]

Where in New York City do you think they'll play??

[billsguy]

same on cleveland, i drove to detroit to see them at the state theater, which was amazing, but I don't understand it.  Cinci, Cleveland, Columbus and/or Dayton are usually hit by most bands on a national tour...

[Eric]

I went to State Theater as well, not a bad drive, but drove to Totonto-too long of a drive-it's funny, there are several venues here in Cleveland-Convocation center would seem perfect-I know a lot of people who want to see them, but are not die hard enough like me to make a drive out of town, which I understand-I really thought they would swing by here, but I know sometimes they add dates, like they are now overseas-they add dates here and there-we'll see.

[Falcon]

Giving arenas a go, huh?

I wish the boys luck but I gotta say it's a bit ambitious and probably a huge mistake...

[metallex78]

Giving arenas a go, huh?

I wish the boys luck but I gotta say it's a bit ambitious and probably a huge mistake...

Why is it a mistake?

It's not as though they're jumping to playing stadiums, and these guys do seem to have quite a large following.

I just wish they'd change up their setlist a little, it's good that they've added some songs recently, but they should vary it a little more.

[Jizzo]

i doubt thats the entire tour, there will be more shows

[jarmo]

Giving arenas a go, huh?

I wish the boys luck but I gotta say it's a bit ambitious and probably a huge mistake...

Depends on who they tour with too. If they can get QOTSA on board, then it might be a good idea.




/jarmo

[Naupis]

Depends on who they tour with too. If they can get QOTSA on board, then it might be a good idea.

One of the guys in the band, I forget who had said something about a Jet, QTSA type of tour. If that's the case it is definitely a good idea as I think they could get enough fans to make it work. Otherwise, it's going to come off making the band look bad playing to less than half filled arenas.

[Falcon]

Giving arenas a go, huh?

I wish the boys luck but I gotta say it's a bit ambitious and probably a huge mistake...

Why is it a mistake?

These are 20,000 seaters they're playing here stateside, not many rock bands these days can fill that size of venue in the US.  None outside of nostalgic acts at least...

I have an inherent dislike for arena rock shows in general, just no vibe or intimacy...

[tomass74]

I like them around 10,000 max indoors... But outdoors a Great Woods show would kick ass this year.. That would be good for some tailgating...

[D]

do any websites have any presale packages?

where u join and order presale before it hits general public?


that atlanta show looks cool in april

im only bout 4 hours away

[Eric]

This tour has not been officially announced-until it is, there won't be any pre-sale

[tomass74]

I used the pre-sale for the Manchester NH show and got shitty seats on the side of the stage..Im own my own next time..

[jarmo]

Giving arenas a go, huh?

I wish the boys luck but I gotta say it's a bit ambitious and probably a huge mistake...

Why is it a mistake?

These are 20,000 seaters they're playing here stateside, not many rock bands these days can fill that size of venue in the US.? None outside of nostalgic acts at least...

I have an inherent dislike for arena rock shows in general, just no vibe or intimacy...

Who says they have to fill the arenas in order to play there?

Ever seen a concert in an arena where they put the stage in the middle?




/jarmo

[Falcon]

Who says they have to fill the arenas in order to play there?

Ever seen a concert in an arena where they put the stage in the middle?




/jarmo

No one did. 

As to your second question, yes.  Although not in years. 

[D]

VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I am wanting to take my woman to the april 11th atlanta show


do VR have something u can join where u can gain presale and preferred seating access?


i am in a bon jovi and a prince club where i get front row tickets to every show cause i get to order tickets 2 days before anyone else

do VR have something like this?

also where i can check for onsale dates etc?

im excited as hell, someone please give me someinfo!

[jarmo]

I think most pre-sales have been announced on their mailinglist.





/jarmo

[D]

i joined the mailing list last night, so hopefully theywill send em again.

anyone else from the board going to the atlanta show?


we will definitely be there!

[Cowboy Buddha]

when are they going to officially announce this?

[Ax]

Anyone know or have a prediction about when the tickets for this tour will go on sale?

[Cowboy Buddha]

Is the Minnesota show confirmed yet?

[Drew]

i joined the mailing list last night, so hopefully theywill send em again.

anyone else from the board going to the atlanta show?


we will definitely be there!

Hey D, I'm definitely hoping to be there. If so, we need to meet up for pre-game somewhere.

 

[D]

dude we will be there

i havent got any emails about presale tickets though and they go onsale to the public Saturday the 26th

me and Journey are goin, so it would be cool to meet ya!


hope to see u there!

[Acquiesce]

VR has all of the dates up on their site. I'm kinda bummed they don't have a Philly show but I think I'll be going to Scranton and maybe Holmdel, NJ.

[tomass74]

VR has all of the dates up on their site. I'm kinda bummed they don't have a Philly show but I think I'll be going to Scranton and maybe Holmdel, NJ.

Yeah it looks like they are trying to hit some places that they haven't yet. I am gonna have to travel 1 to 2 hours but it will be worth it!

[November Rain 91]

thank GOD they are finally coming to Cleveland, even if it is almost 3 months away (may 17). i was beginning to think they'd never come dammit. sweetness?

[mikegiuliana]

14 - Wantagh, NY @ Jones Beach NEW

[dolphin]

I can't wait to see these dudes rock out!!

[Malcolm]

VELVET REVOLVER have added several dates to their North American headlining tour, spanning from an Aug. 11 performance in Mt. Pleasant, Mich., through an Aug. 21 stop in Tucson, Ariz. These shows apparently will overlap with the band's previously announced Ozzfest stint, which drummer Matt Sorum had told Launch Radio Networks would begin Aug. 16 in West Valley City, Utah. It is now believed that VELVET REVOLVER will only play the last seven dates of the Ozzfest tour in lieu of IRON MAIDEN, who will drop off the bill on August 20.

Newly confirmed VELVET REVOLVER tour dates:

Aug. 11 - Soaring Eagle Casino - Mt. Pleasant, MI
Aug. 12 - Germain Amp. - Columbus, OH
Aug. 13 - Tweeter Center - Chicago, IL
Aug. 15 - Oneida Bingo Casino - Greenbay, WI
Aug. 19 ? Aladin - Las Vegas, NV
Aug. 21 - Valencia Anselmo Amp. - Tucson, AZ

VELVET REVOLVER as part of Ozzfest 2005:

Aug. 23 - Journal Pavilion - Albuquerque, NM
Aug. 25 - Smirnoff Music Center - Dallas, TX
Aug. 27 - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - Woodlands, TX
Aug. 28 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater - Selma, TX
Aug. 31 - Starwood Amphitheatre - Antioch, TN
Sep. 02 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre - Charlotte, NC
Sep. 04 - Sound Advice Amphitheatre - West Palm Beach, FL

[Cornell]

They still have yet to play Cleveland, but some of these cities have seen them twice-not fair!!!!!!!!!!! I hope they add more

They are playing in Cleveland now - you should be happy now.