Red Mosquito

Chris_H_2 wrote:I saw them when they played the States in April, and they played all arenas/large venues. The places were pretty full then. It seems they're playing large venues in smaller markets, which may explain the lack of attendance.

They play here in Chicago on Monday at the Auditorium Theatre, so I'm really looking forward to that one (especially after they played the UIC Pavilion (the worse venue in Chicago) the last time).

JPJ arena is on the UVA campus, i figured that alone would help shows sell really well, but a guy we met at the show said he went to a NIN show there a couple of years ago and it had less people then last nights show did. college kids dont know what they are missing

Dr. Van Nostrand wrote:

Chris_H_2 wrote:I saw them when they played the States in April, and they played all arenas/large venues. The places were pretty full then. It seems they're playing large venues in smaller markets, which may explain the lack of attendance.

They play here in Chicago on Monday at the Auditorium Theatre, so I'm really looking forward to that one (especially after they played the UIC Pavilion (the worse venue in Chicago) the last time).

JPJ arena is on the UVA campus, i figured that alone would help shows sell really well, but a guy we met at the show said he went to a NIN show there a couple of years ago and it had less people then last nights show did. college kids dont know what they are missing

Agreed. I bet if you asked 100 people on the UVA campus before they announced the Sigur Ros show who Sigur Ros is, 95 would have no idea.

I also saw Sigur Ros on a college campus earlier in the year, and the place was packed, but judging by the crowd, they were from the surrounding schools and not the one hosting the show.

Simple Torture wrote:I also saw Sigur Ros on a college campus earlier in the year, and the place was packed, but judging by the crowd, they were from the surrounding schools and not the one hosting the show.

Yup. Lots of mass art kids at that show.

Chris_H_2 wrote:

Dr. Van Nostrand wrote:

Chris_H_2 wrote:I saw them when they played the States in April, and they played all arenas/large venues. The places were pretty full then. It seems they're playing large venues in smaller markets, which may explain the lack of attendance.

They play here in Chicago on Monday at the Auditorium Theatre, so I'm really looking forward to that one (especially after they played the UIC Pavilion (the worse venue in Chicago) the last time).

JPJ arena is on the UVA campus, i figured that alone would help shows sell really well, but a guy we met at the show said he went to a NIN show there a couple of years ago and it had less people then last nights show did. college kids dont know what they are missing

Agreed. I bet if you asked 100 people on the UVA campus before they announced the Sigur Ros show who Sigur Ros is, 95 would have no idea.

The people who were around us, and the few I was eavesdropping on, it sounded like most people drove about an hour to see them.

E.H. Ruddock wrote:The venue we are seeing them in only holds about 3,500 people, and I don't think it is sold out.

If I ever get a chance to see them, I would love it to be in a venue like that. Sounds perfect.

Brett wrote:

E.H. Ruddock wrote:The venue we are seeing them in only holds about 3,500 people, and I don't think it is sold out.

If I ever get a chance to see them, I would love it to be in a venue like that. Sounds perfect.

I saw them at the Grand Ballroom at Manhattan Center, absolutely perfect venue but I bet JPJ was fantastic.

oasisfan35 wrote:

Brett wrote:

E.H. Ruddock wrote:The venue we are seeing them in only holds about 3,500 people, and I don't think it is sold out.

If I ever get a chance to see them, I would love it to be in a venue like that. Sounds perfect.

I saw them at the Grand Ballroom at Manhattan Center, absolutely perfect venue but I bet JPJ was fantastic.

Not a bad location at all. It was the first time Doc or I had ever been there so we weren't sure what to expect.

Chloe wrote:

oasisfan35 wrote:

Brett wrote:

E.H. Ruddock wrote:The venue we are seeing them in only holds about 3,500 people, and I don't think it is sold out.

If I ever get a chance to see them, I would love it to be in a venue like that. Sounds perfect.

I saw them at the Grand Ballroom at Manhattan Center, absolutely perfect venue but I bet JPJ was fantastic.

Not a bad location at all. It was the first time Doc or I had ever been there so we weren't sure what to expect.

The wife and I have really come to enjoy the Charlottesville, Crozet and Afton area; great bit of country.

oasisfan35 wrote: The wife and I have really come to enjoy the Charlottesville, Crozet and Afton area; great bit of country.

Where do you guys live?

Chloe wrote:

oasisfan35 wrote: The wife and I have really come to enjoy the Charlottesville, Crozet and Afton area; great bit of country.

Where do you guys live?

CT, we always choose the area for a stopover heading further south and stay in C'ville a few times a year for longer weekends.

oasisfan35 wrote:

Chloe wrote:

oasisfan35 wrote: The wife and I have really come to enjoy the Charlottesville, Crozet and Afton area; great bit of country.

Where do you guys live?

CT, we always choose the area for a stopover heading further south and stay in C'ville a few times a year for longer weekends.

Gotcha. Lots to see and do there, it's a great city!

Some band members will appear in Game of Thrones or something, I heard.

Holy shit what a great show. There were maybe 1000 people there and these guys rocked it. Man, that was incredible.

E.H. Ruddock wrote:Holy shit what a great show. There were maybe 1000 people there and these guys rocked it. Man, that was incredible.

I can't stop thinking about the show, such a great experience, it great to know you felt the same

Dr. Van Nostrand wrote:

E.H. Ruddock wrote:Holy shit what a great show. There were maybe 1000 people there and these guys rocked it. Man, that was incredible.

I can't stop thinking about the show, such a great experience, it great to know you felt the same

Not that I fell out of love with the band, but I now have a new found love for them. I don't think I would have wanted to see them in a big arena. The thousand or so people there were all into it, and I think the band realized it. Jonsi didn't talk too much but played lights out. The industrial feel to some of their newer songs really translated well live. Each song was like its own little show. Sometimes I would be into watching the band and sometimes I would catch myself staring at the video screen as I was locked into the music. This is definitely one show I'll never forget. I took my brother with me who is an avid concert goer but is in to more modern, "alternative rock". He's listened to one Sigur Ros album and enjoyed it. When we were walking back to the car he couldn't stop gushing about how amazing the show was. Great, great stuff.

E.H. Ruddock wrote:

Dr. Van Nostrand wrote:

E.H. Ruddock wrote:Holy shit what a great show. There were maybe 1000 people there and these guys rocked it. Man, that was incredible.

I can't stop thinking about the show, such a great experience, it great to know you felt the same

Not that I fell out of love with the band, but I now have a new found love for them. I don't think I would have wanted to see them in a big arena. The thousand or so people there were all into it, and I think the band realized it. Jonsi didn't talk too much but played lights out. The industrial feel to some of their newer songs really translated well live. Each song was like its own little show. Sometimes I would be into watching the band and sometimes I would catch myself staring at the video screen as I was locked into the music. This is definitely one show I'll never forget. I took my brother with me who is an avid concert goer but is in to more modern, "alternative rock". He's listened to one Sigur Ros album and enjoyed it. When we were walking back to the car he couldn't stop gushing about how amazing the show was. Great, great stuff.

Did you weep? I did when i saw them in the spring. yup.

Strat wrote:

E.H. Ruddock wrote:

Dr. Van Nostrand wrote:

E.H. Ruddock wrote:Holy shit what a great show. There were maybe 1000 people there and these guys rocked it. Man, that was incredible.

I can't stop thinking about the show, such a great experience, it great to know you felt the same

Not that I fell out of love with the band, but I now have a new found love for them. I don't think I would have wanted to see them in a big arena. The thousand or so people there were all into it, and I think the band realized it. Jonsi didn't talk too much but played lights out. The industrial feel to some of their newer songs really translated well live. Each song was like its own little show. Sometimes I would be into watching the band and sometimes I would catch myself staring at the video screen as I was locked into the music. This is definitely one show I'll never forget. I took my brother with me who is an avid concert goer but is in to more modern, "alternative rock". He's listened to one Sigur Ros album and enjoyed it. When we were walking back to the car he couldn't stop gushing about how amazing the show was. Great, great stuff.

Did you weep? I did when i saw them in the spring. yup.

No. But I saw girls who were. But sitting there watching that show definitely digs deep into your feelings and I can see how it would cause people to cry.

Strat is a girl!

But seriously, though, it's a unique concert experience. Fewer "woo" guys than any other public event I've ever been too (especially in the Boston area), with everyone sitting in rapt attention to every single note. No tears, but close to a sublime experience (so more fear than anything else).

Strat wrote:

E.H. Ruddock wrote:

Dr. Van Nostrand wrote:

E.H. Ruddock wrote:Holy shit what a great show. There were maybe 1000 people there and these guys rocked it. Man, that was incredible.

I can't stop thinking about the show, such a great experience, it great to know you felt the same

Not that I fell out of love with the band, but I now have a new found love for them. I don't think I would have wanted to see them in a big arena. The thousand or so people there were all into it, and I think the band realized it. Jonsi didn't talk too much but played lights out. The industrial feel to some of their newer songs really translated well live. Each song was like its own little show. Sometimes I would be into watching the band and sometimes I would catch myself staring at the video screen as I was locked into the music. This is definitely one show I'll never forget. I took my brother with me who is an avid concert goer but is in to more modern, "alternative rock". He's listened to one Sigur Ros album and enjoyed it. When we were walking back to the car he couldn't stop gushing about how amazing the show was. Great, great stuff.

Did you weep? I did when i saw them in the spring. yup.

that's great, Strat. I'm one of the criers at their shows, too
Ruddo, glad you enjoyed it so much! Did you have a favorite moment?