2008 Summer Tour Announcement

[Danny Mac]

TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS LAUNCH MAJOR SUMMER TOUR ACROSS THE U.S. AND CANADA


TICKETS GO ON SALE FEBRUARY 4 FOLLOWING THE GROUP'S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SUPER BOWL XLII HALFTIME SHOW

HIGHWAY COMPANIONS CLUB MEMBERS
GET ACCESS TO PRESALE TICKETS

TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS announce an upcoming summer tour that will take the band through the U.S. and Canada. The news comes as the Heartbreakers prepare for the biggest show in live entertainment, the SUPER BOWL XLII HALFTIME SHOW, broadcast live on FOX Sunday, February 3.

All tour tickets, with a few exceptions (see below) will go on sale February 4th, the day after the Super Bowl festivities.

Watched by nearly 140 million people in the U.S. and one billion in 230 countries and territories worldwide, the Halftime Show will give the world a preview of the legendary live act that will storm the U.S. and Canada in a few short months. This summer tour continues Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' tradition of great musical packages, with legend Steve Winwood opening every show.

For more information, people can go to tompetty.com (http://tk.publicaster.com/DC/ctr.aspx?6C6164=31313435353431&736272=34&747970=6874&66=30) or simply pick up tickets at ticketmaster.com (http://tk.publicaster.com/DC/ctr.aspx?6C6164=31313435353432&736272=34&747970=6874&66=30).

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Tickets for the Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers' 2008 North American Tour go on sale soon, but fans will be able to jump to the front of the line and purchase tickets before the general public.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON TICKET PRESALES AND TICKET PACKAGES (http://tk.publicaster.com/DC/ctr.aspx?6C6164=31313435353433&736272=34&747970=6874&66=30)

2008 TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS TOUR WITH VERY SPECIAL GUEST STEVE WINWOOD

May 30- Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MI
May 31- The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, MI
June 03- Air Canada Centre, Toronto, ON
June 05- Wachovia Center, Philadelphia, PA
June 08- Nissan Pavilion, Bristow, VA
June 10- Post-Gazette Pavilion, Burgettstown, PA
June 11- New England Dodge Music Center, Hartford, CT
June 13- TD Banknorth Garden, Boston, MA
June 17- Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
June 18- Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
June 21- Darien Lakes Performing Arts Center, Darien Center, NY
June 22- Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
June 25- Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA
July 02- United Center, Chicago, IL
July 03- Verizon Wireless Music Center, Noblesville, IN
July 08- Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, OH
July 09- Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, Atlanta, GA ****
July 11- Charlotte Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Charlotte, NC
July 12- Walnut Creek Amphitheatre, Raleigh, NC
July 15- BankAtlantic Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
July 16- St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, FL
July 19- TBD, Denver, CO ****
July 20- Quest Center Omaha, Omaha, NE
July 22- Sprint Center, Kansas City, MO
July 23- Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
August 07- Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Maryland Heights, MO
August 09- MTS Centre, Winnipeg, MB
August 11- Pengrowth Saddledome, Calgary, AB
August 12- Rexall Place, Edmonton, AB
August 15- The Gorge, George, WA
August 16- The Gorge, George, WA
August 20- Jobing.com Arena, Glendale, AZ ****
August 22- Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Irvine, CA
August 23- TBD, San Francisco, CA ****
August 26- Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Selma, TX
August 27- American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
August 29- Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Woodlands, TX

**** Tickets for these shows on sale TBA.

[Zombie Zookeeper]

This is awesome, but I'm a little upset they've only given us a week. I'm also not sure I like the idea of all tickets going on sale at once. Wish they'd say the price of the dream tickets too. But, This is still good news!!!

[Nel]

This is awesome, but I'm a little upset they've only given us a week. I'm also not sure I like the idea of all tickets going on sale at once. Wish they'd say the price of the dream tickets too. But, This is still good news!!!

I agree. It IS short notice.

[surfnburn]

Yay....August in San Francisco...

[Boss]

Oh, Yeah! Cross-referencing my calendar now.

[Echosoftom]

Wow!!!I just got the email too. I'm not sure what to think. I'm in shock. This is going to be a HUGE challenge. But it looks like we'll get our HCC preferential treatment, whatever that means, lol.

OMG! And with Steve Winwood! :045:

[Ladywiz]

Wheeeee, God still loves me! The ATL show for me, and Charlotte and Raleigh if I'm lucky!

[Pettyjunkie]

Why can't they play closer to me? Well maybe by then I'll have my license. Here is the birthday present I've been waiting for. :D

[Refugee]

My mind is spinning.

[Boss]

Haha, Ref, I know what you mean. I'm thinking Denver (especially if the concert was at Red Rocks, which it probably isn't) or maybe Texas or Arizona, but the Gorge would be nice...

[Pettyjunkie]

What's TBD? To Be Decided?

[Refugee]

^ To Be Declared? LOL! Who knows? :p

[Pettyjunkie]

^LOL I'd like to know! It's the closest one to me, and it's far.

[Refugee]

^ Steph, get it right, it's I Need To Know, lol. :003:

[Marion]

YAY! I didn't get the email so thanks for posting it Danny!

Hummmmm this will be a fun summer!

[Flower]

HELL YES! I have 3 shows July 02- United Center, Chicago, IL
July 03- Verizon Wireless Music Center, Noblesville, IN
July 08- Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, OH

[WildflowerNJ]

Ref, my mind is spinning, too!!!! WOW!!!!! Good morning, Beth!!! And Steve Winwood? Man, I need that cup of coffee now....lol!!! Great news!!!

[Starfish]

Marion - I re-joined their stupid fan club and I didn't get the email, either. grrrrrr But I am still very excited!

[Charlie T.Wilbury]

I just died.

[MaryJane]

My head is twisted and my mind's grown numb. Im going to try and make it to the Raleigh and/or Charlotte shows...or the ones in IL...or the one in GA....OH SO MANY SO LITTLE TIME.

[Marion]

How about this dream package? First 15 rows? I don't know...

TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS DREAM PACKAGES
In addition to member only presales, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers will be offering a Dream package. These packages will be available exclusively to members of the Highway Companion Club during the presale period. If packages are not sold out during the presale, the remaining inventory will be made available to the public during the public on sale.

Package Includes:
- One premium reserved ticket located within the first 15 rows of the stage
- Copy of "Runnin' Down a Dream" - Hardcover Coffee Table Book
- Exclusive Download of the upcoming Mudcrutch album upon it's release, scheduled for April 2008
- Exclusive High Quality Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers T- Shirt
- Coupon good for $25 off any merchandise purchase from the official Tom Petty on-line store


Really nices picture of Tom on that info page.

[Jupitergirl]

I am so excited!!!! Yipee, we get to get together!! I am so HAPPY!!!!:)

[WildflowerNJ]

Yay, Fern!!!!!!! And Steve Winwood!!!! Man, my heart is pumping!!!!

[Wingspan91089]

yay!!!! :D:D:D:D:D The Palace in May!!! WOOO!!!!! :D:D:D I'm savin' my money right now so I can go!! :D:D:D:D:D

[Ladywiz]

I hope some Farmers will come to the Atlanta show, please let me know so we can say "Howdy!" Also I hope to go to the Charlotte show, fingers crossed...

The show here will be at a new ampitheatre on the north side of town which opens in May, it is a gorgeous venue.

Oh and BTW, remember hubby who was so pissy about Tom? Well, he's super excited and last night even DREAMED about going to the concert! (I think I've done my job well!)

[conmae]

DOUBLE FARTS!! NO SUMMERFEST??? NO WISCONSIN???

[acomplexkid]

I love the Hollywood Bowl, but my niece is due that day, and I hate the g-d Verizon Amp in Irvine. hmmm...maybe I'll have to go to San Francisco.

[Jupitergirl]

Yay, Fern!!!!!!! And Steve Winwood!!!! Man, my heart is pumping!!!!

Beth!!! I know - this is so great!! Steve Winwood is a great choice for an opening act. I can't wait to see you and everyone else this summer. :cool:

[AndreaRH]

How about this dream package? First 15 rows? I don't know...


I know, Marion. Within the first two rows would probably be more dream-like for most of us (especially us shorter fans!). But I guess it will depend on the cost of these special packages. I didn't see a price anywhere...is it listed?

One advantage of the package is that you order it and be done with it...no presale Ticketmaster craziness. I've been obsessed in the past and the whole ticket thing would get my blood pressure soaring. I'll need to figure out a game plan.

Andrea

[Raelin]

United Center, Chicago. July 2!! Woo Hoo!

[AmyLou]

HFS!!!!
with Steve Winwood - can this be possible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

guess who's gonna be in front of the calendar today?

[Magnolia]

I love the Hollywood Bowl, but my niece is due that day, and I hate the g-d Verizon Amp in Irvine. hmmm...maybe I'll have to go to San Francisco.
^ HFS was exactly what I was thinking, AmyLou!! WOW! What a way
to wake up!! Woo-HOOOO!
Gina, let's go to San Fransisco! I know someone that would love to
go with us! :045:
Oh, I can't even think right now - but I'd love to do at least one
trip this tour.
And you Canadians out there, you're getting TPATH!!!! Yay!!

[Gatorfan]

YAY! The Palace May 31st and it's a SATURDAY!!!! :041:
Hopefully Grand Rapids, Toronto and an August show, once I know my vacation schedule! And Steve Winwood too!!!! :003:

[Mudcrutch]

This is awesome, but I'm a little upset they've only given us a week. I'm also not sure I like the idea of all tickets going on sale at once. Wish they'd say the price of the dream tickets too. But, This is still good news!!!

My mind is spinning.

man I'll say. getting good tickets to more than one show may be tricky. i suppose i should take the day off to work on it. :045:

[WildflowerNJ]

I am playing my Steve Winwood album now......wow!! This is just the BEST news!!!!

I might go for those packages, too.....

[Pettyjunkie]

^ Steph, get it right, it's I Need To Know, lol. :003:

lol Silly me, where was my mind?!:003:

[Nylle]

Holy Shit! I'm in shock too. I love that they have announced all the dates at once but everything going on sale the same day should be interesting to say the least!

[Nylle]

I love the Hollywood Bowl, but my niece is due that day, and I hate the g-d Verizon Amp in Irvine. hmmm...maybe I'll have to go to San Francisco.

Ahem - I have a better idea. ;)

[WildflowerNJ]

I will post this picture here, too.....I can't wait to see these men (Steve and Tom..okay, hope I see Jeff, too)!! With Eric...and then with Tom and the boys!! Oh yeah!! :003:

http://www.tompetty.com/pettywinwoodlynn.jpg

[surfnburn]

^I love that photo, Beth...

[ComplexKid]

I'll be there in S.F., wherever they "determine" to have it!!!!!

[kira]

I'm so glad Feb 4th is clear.

[wild1forever]

Wow, what a happy surprise!!! Of course, I didn't get the email either. :icon_rolleyes:

Too bad that there's no show at The Joint in Vegas, though.
How about this dream package? First 15 rows? I don't know...

Marion, I'm pretty certain the 2006 packages were a guarantee for the first 15 rows too, and most people who bought them did much better than that.

[AmyLou]

How about this dream package? First 15 rows? I don't know...



Thoughts on ^that -

Same guarantee for seats as last time, and for the most part people ended up within first 5 rows.

If packages do not sell at presale - do they release the packages to public or seats?

Does this count within the limit 8 tickets for the tour?

Can we buy multiple packages for multiple shows?

hmmmmmmmmmmmm :)

[AmyLou]

DOUBLE FARTS!! NO SUMMERFEST??? NO WISCONSIN???

^conspicuous space in the calendar - so far summerfest has Rush on the 27th... think they may fill in here?

[kira]

Geez, I just rescheduled a meeting on the 30th. I feel my anxiety level rising just thinking about Ticketmaster. It's going to be a long week. I think I'll do Selma (San Antonio), Dallas and Houston. I would really like to go to the Gorge and Billy & I will be coming back from Alaska that weekend. I don't know if he will do four shows.

[Athena]

I will be in the middle of a two day long workshop on the 30th, but I am just going to tell the guy leading it that I need to take about an hour that day.

Fire me! It's TPATH!!

It looks like only the 3 CA dates for us this year. Maybe we'll add Denver if it is at Red Rocks. Too much work travel coming up to make commitments to travel for shows.

But I'm still happy :020:

[Disco Stu]

Thoughts on ^that -

Same guarantee for seats as last time, and for the most part people ended up within first 5 rows.


Do you recall what the price was for the last tour for the Dream Package? Damn, I've been waiting 30 years to finally see the guy in my hometown - I probably shouldn't care, but Bon Jovi's recent similar package was freakin' $600!

[asakitten]

I going to try for the Minneapolis concert.

[Katie]

anyone think they will bump up the prices of the special packages this year? I have a huge sinking feeling in my gut they won't be $200. The price of HCC membership went up AND you get the massive book with the package......I guess I'll be working a LOT more hours! LOL! :)

[nurktwin]

here's how it works: you are allowed 8 tix for the whole tour, so if you go by yourself, you can get to 8 shows. if you have a party of 4 people going, you can only go to 2 shows because that makes 8 tix. as far as the seating, i used the special packages on all the 2006 shows i went to, they were $200 each. tix are at will-call and always get there the last minute after everyone else is in the venue. i ended up in 2nd row for 1 show, 5th row for another, but every other show i was in front row between mike and tom. if you are going to travel to the gorge for the 1st time, make plans early, i think it was about a 5 hour drive from seattle and it's in the middle of nowhere. the closest place to stay besides the camp ground is moses lake, about a 30 minute drive east of the gorge. it's a small place with a few motels and 1 hotel that i stayed at. so book early. if you don't want to drive from seattle, you can get a flight on alaska air to moses lake, but you'll need a car to get to the venue. the gorge is a great place to see a show, but it's sooo far out of the way. i think i'd rather see them at key area in downtown seattle, where you can see the sites and pick from ton's of restaurants to eat at. and they have a rock museum too.

[nurktwin]

when you think of the 2006 tour prices, about $75, the special packages weren't that far out of line for $200. you got a great seat, special laminated tix and a $100 gift certificate to the tpath store. so take away the $100 certificate that you shop with and you are down to $100 for the ticket, only $25 more than going through all the headaches with ticketbastard, and you got a special ticket, good seat and peace of mind. i should retract that "peace of mind", i started to worry at most shows when my ticket wasn't there at will-call for most shows until the last minute. they did get there before the opening acts, but it's kind of scary standing alone in the dark (2 nights in a row at the greek) after all your friends are already in the show and wondering if i'd ever get in. overall, it worked and i'll probably do it again this year.

[TP100688]

More than likely August 29th in The Woodlands

[MJ§LastDance]

:icon_eek::icon_eek::icon_eek: ...

Ok... Ok, keep it cool MJ... these are just the tour dates for a Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers tour this summer... just the TOUR DATES... :104:
Hey, everything´s easy... they are just going to tour, who cares? :cool:



... :107: Ehhhmmm, ok, just to be really sure that I understood everything correctly:
TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS ARE TOURING THIS SUMMER??? THIS SUMMER??? THIS YEAR??? ON THIS PLANET??? ARE YOU SURE??? AND I AM ALIVE WHILE THIS IS HAPPENING???

OMG, ARE YOU REALLY SURE????? :103: :103::103: :119: :103::103: :103: All I need to see them is a $%& ticket??? :faint:

No, no no no no no, this can´t be. You´re kidding me. Or I must be dreaming. I don´t believe it. I DON`T BELIEVE IT!!! Hahahaha!!! I´m so OVERWHELMED AND EXCITED AND HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY!!! :040: :spin2::026::spin2:

I`m not able to do anything else but smiling and jumping around. Well now I´m crying, lol, I don´t know. How on earth should I go to work tomorrow? No way, I need a day off, the doctor said I am too happy, there must be something wrong with me, lol!

Man, the Box Set, the Superbowl and now THIS!!!!! This band is killing me!!!!!
I know I live in the middle of nowhere, and I have to admit that I am a little disappointed that there´s still no European Tour and that I don´t have any idea how I will do this but hey, I will see them this year, no matter where and by hook or by crook!!! :045: :007: :081::041::081: :050: :023: I will be there.

OH BABY!!!!! :035::035::035:

[nurktwin]

BTW, this is VERY important. if you buy the special packages, bring the phone # to HCC. if you're tix aren't there at will-call, you'll need it to call them and get your tix there fast!!!!

[Mudcrutch]

So the next big question is.. when is the presale? it must be soon if all tickets go on sale Feb 4.

[LizzieB]

Geez, I just rescheduled a meeting on the 30th. I feel my anxiety level rising just thinking about Ticketmaster. It's going to be a long week. I think I'll do Selma (San Antonio), Dallas and Houston. I would really like to go to the Gorge and Billy & I will be coming back from Alaska that weekend. I don't know if he will do four shows.

Ditto! Let's talk. We'll want to meet up before the shows, at the very least. Do you know that venue in Selma? I didn't even know they had anything out there.

I'll try to do at least one trip. Other shows that look good to me are:

Darien Lake (only because Beth will be there :p)
Denver (especially if it's at Red Rocks)
The Gorge (thanks for the info, Nurk)
Irvine/San Fran
If Summerfest shows up, I might consider it
I'm also considering Calgary, as I have a friend that just moved there

I supose I'm leaning to the CA shows at this point. But who really knows. I'm like everyone else, my head is spinning!
http://www.mudcrutch.com/forum/images/lela/misc/progress.gif

[nurktwin]

ryan, i think i saw that the packages will go on sale thursday jan 31st. i'll have to check that again.

[emmie]

Hmmm. Well, February 4th I don't work. I have Monday's off so that might work, BUT..is that the day the tickets go on sale for everyone or is it the pre-sale? Cos if it's not pre-sale then it's not really worth me joining up. I can't access Ticketmaster anymore from work. It's been blocked to us.

Oh well, we'll see I suppose.

But Toronto again,...wow who knew? And Winnipeg? Even more of a shock.

[LizzieB]

So the next big question is.. when is the presale? it must be soon if all tickets go on sale Feb 4.

Jan 30.

My anxiety/stress/excitement level it going up, up, up!! So many decisions to make before Wednesday.

[AmyLou]

Do you recall what the price was for the last tour for the Dream Package? Damn, I've been waiting 30 years to finally see the guy in my hometown - I probably shouldn't care, but Bon Jovi's recent similar package was freakin' $600!

I think it was $200 per ticket. I KNOW it was well worth avoiding the hassles!:cool:

[Barnburner]

WOOHOOOO!!!!!!! Praise the Lord and pass the joints!

I'm gonna at least try to make the Dallas show at the AAC with my Heartbreaker buddy Sweet Jane. It would be fantastic to finally meet some of y'all there! And, of course, if I get the opportunity to meet my Ben...;)

[Mudcrutch]

ryan, i think i saw that the packages will go on sale thursday jan 31st. i'll have to check that again.

Jan 30.

My anxiety/stress/excitement level it going up, up, up!! So many decisions to make before Wednesday.

ah ok i see:

http://tompetty.com/tour/tourinfo.html

This Wednesday, January 30th, members of the Highway Companions club will get the first crack at premium tickets through member only presales.

[Echosoftom]

I love the Hollywood Bowl, but my niece is due that day, and I hate the g-d Verizon Amp in Irvine. hmmm...maybe I'll have to go to San Francisco.
Gina, you're obviously not familiar with the birthing experience and due dates, LOL!!

[nurktwin]

from what i see, feb 4th is open season, get tix if you can. emmie, it sounds to me that your internet provider has blocked the site. get into email settings and tell them to allow this site and hcc to send you emails. hope that works for you.

[emmie]

I guess I'm out of luck then. Not only do I work on Wednesday, it's not worthwhile me joining up then for the pre-sales :( What a drag.

[nurktwin]

lol sharon, book it gina, these kids are always early or late. take it from a male pro, women are never on time!!!!! see ya in LA.....lol.

[AmyLou]

The HCC site has an updated list on presale/onsales for tix and packages...

[Athena]

Anyone notice where it says Highway Comanions Club? LOL!

[Mudcrutch]

^odd, i think you don't even need to be logged in to see it:

http://www.highwaycompanions.com/index.php?module=tour

[emmie]

Strange. No SPAC show this year. And yet they continue to perform at that seedy old pit-hole Darien Lake.

[emmie]

ALL the pre-sale dates are for the Wednesday. Definitely not worthwhile my signing for it.

[Refugee]

Yikes! All the same day. Different times I would assume for venues, right? 10AM PST, EST, CST?

[AmyLou]

^ good point Ref! Didn't think of that, would make a huge difference.

[Mudcrutch]

It is usually EST right?

In regards to everything going on sale at once -- I think this might be a smart.. it may discourage tickets selling out so quickly because you can only go for 1, maybe 2 shows quickly.

[PumpkinBumpkin]

yay!!!! :D:D:D:D:D The Palace in May!!! WOOO!!!!! :D:D:D I'm savin' my money right now so I can go!! :D:D:D:D:D

I might be going to that show!!!:045: I'm gonna try for that one and the Cincinnati show!

[AmyLou]

It is usually EST right?

In regards to everything going on sale at once -- I think this might be a smart.. it may discourage tickets selling out so quickly because you can only go for 1, maybe 2 shows quickly.

No Ryan - in the past it has been 10am in the timezone of the venue... so (for me in Chicago) East coast tix would be 9am, Central 10am, West Coast, 12pm...

[Mudcrutch]

Geez that is confusing. Thankfully I am all EST.

[Refugee]

It is usually EST right?



Not for us in the West, lol.

[Zombie Zookeeper]

Remember... I believe I was first to officially start the rumor that they were going to play Bonarroo this year.. so if it pops up.. you ALL owe me $5 a piece :) That's what we all agreed on right??

[Mudcrutch]

Not for us in the West, lol.

i think you are usually up until 10am EST out there.. :045:

[Athena]

It seems that most Ticketmaster sales happen at 10am Pacific. But not always. I need to know! :026:

[Refugee]

Remember... I believe I was first to officially start the rumor that they were going to play Bonarroo this year.. so if it pops up.. you ALL owe me $5 a piece :) That's what we all agreed on right??

HAHAHAHAHA! That's a sure way to get a ticket for nothing, lol.

[Refugee]

i think you are usually up until 10am EST out there.. :045:

Har, har, har, LOL! :p

[AmyLou]

It seems that most Ticketmaster sales happen at 10am Pacific. But not always. I need to know! :026:

That's because you're probably buying tickets for Calif. and other West Coast venues silly!
If you wanted to buy for Chicago, it would be 10am Chicago time... etc.

Ryan - for those of us on the cusp of two zones it makes it possible to not have our presales overlap - HUGE!!!!

[Athena]

:053: ^Good point. Nevermind

[AmyLou]

The stuff I'm seeing today! From the Yahoo article -

... The band last went on tour in 2006. Back then, Petty told the AP that it could be their last. But, Petty said recently, "The band wants to go really bad, so we had a meeting about it, and we decided, why not? ... We're doing a shorter tour that we did the last time."
This tour will be "drastically different in content," Petty said.
"I would like to see a set list that changed every night. I think it's more fun. It's harder on the production people," he laughed.

[Mudcrutch]

I would like to see a set list that changed every night. I think it's more fun.

great, so why hasn't he done that in .. decades?

[Katie]

more reason to charge ye old plastic and see him more than once! :)

[kira]

So Nurk, you have been to the Gorge!! How far of a drive is it from Portland? I was visiting a friend out there a few summers ago and we drove to a turnoff that said The Gorge. It was close to the Columbia River and I thought we were right there. That was about an hour out of Portland. Do you know?

And you made a really good point about the Dream Package last tour. I never thought about it how you put it. I guess it's a better deal if buying a single ticket. I'm feelin' like an arse as I would pay $200 for self but $400 for self and Barf Boy as date seems steep. He just better damn well treat me like a queen that night.

The Ultimate Dream Package $200,000 - a king-sized temapuric mattress with a two-hour private chat with all the band. Nothing sexual, just a warm,cozy chat!

[Disco Stu]

tix are at will-call and always get there the last minute after everyone else is in the venue. i ended up in 2nd row for 1 show, 5th row for another, but every other show i was in front row between mike and tom.

So you don't know where you'll be sitting until just before showtime?? Damn, I'll probably do it but that's 7 months worth of wracking my nerves...

[WeRBuilt2Last]

i hope i can get tickets, i have to take a half day of work (such short notice), so i can be next to my computer and try to get the tickets. They arent releasing alot to the club members.

[KansasPettyFan]

Hmmmm...where do I want to go this summer? lol And they are playing our new arena here which I have an 'in' for tickets. YAY!

[kira]

Oh Lizzie, we shall talk soon. You're going to lots of shows. I just looked on the Alaska ferry system website and they won't have their summer schedule posted until mid-Feb.

You know what is really, really, really fun? I feel like a giddy little school girl. It's so cool to get such a rush from the announcement, have a smile all day, take my planner home to see what all Barf Boy will do, share the excitement with others and just kinda enjoy the excitement I feel in my stomach. You wouldn't think I've seen them more times than I can remember to count. I'm sitting looking at the pictures I took of Mike and Tom several years ago, it's what I see when I look up from work computer, and I'm really thankful to get so excited at the thought of seeing them live even after 20+ years of show. How blessed this day is!!!

[wild1forever]

"I would like to see a set list that changed every night.
If he wants to see a setlist that changes every night, he could look at several OTHER bands' setlists, lol. When it comes to TPATH, I'll believe it when I hear it.

[FreeGirl]

Oooooh please let there be a Nashville date or a Pelham date, pleaseeeee!!!!!! If not, Atlanta is the closest.

[Echosoftom]

Teresa, that's what it basically comes down to for me. Where do I want to go this summer? NYC? Florida? Kansas? L.A.? Philly? San Francisco? The possibilities are endless, lol. :003:

[KansasPettyFan]

^ BBQ beans await you, baby! lolol

[Marion]

My new pool awaits you in Florida! HAHAHA!

[Jupitergirl]

Marion, how many bees can fit in your new pool?

[Athena]

So Nurk, you have been to the Gorge!! How far of a drive is it from Portland? I was visiting a friend out there a few summers ago and we drove to a turnoff that said The Gorge. It was close to the Columbia River and I thought we were right there. That was about an hour out of Portland. Do you know?


The Columbia River Gorge outside of Portland is a different Gorge. My sister lives there so I double checked this morning. The Gorge that the concert is at is a 2 1/2 hr drive from Seattle. I have a friend that lives outside of Seattle. If I stayed with her it's only a 2 hr drive :eek: She might actually go for it if I tell her Steve Nicks will be there. But lying is bad.

[wildgator]

YAY! Charlotte show on a Friday! Long weekend for me! WHEEEEE!

[Marion]

I will post this picture here, too.....I can't wait to see these men (Steve and Tom..okay, hope I see Jeff, too)!! With Eric...and then with Tom and the boys!! Oh yeah!! :003:

http://www.tompetty.com/pettywinwoodlynn.jpg

I like Steve Winwood just fine but would have jumped for joy if Jeff Lynne opened!

[Athena]

Someone needs to stop me. I started the day off just fine and happy with plans to see 3 shows. Now the wheels in my head are turning furiously trying to figure out how to do more.

[Pettyphile]

WOW! What a surprise to come home to this evening! Maybe I'll head home to Grand Rapids to see opening night...and go to Auburn Hills (though I really don't like that place). Closer to home...Hollywood & Irvine...and once the TBD has been determined, right in my backyard at Glendale! Woo Hoo!:041:

[LizzieB]

And, of course, if I get the opportunity to meet my Ben...;)

OMG, we might have to have an actual fight over Ben in Dallas!

[LizzieB]

Oh Lizzie, we shall talk soon. You're going to lots of shows.

I wish I were going everywhere on my list. I'll do the 3 Texas shows, plus a one trip/two show deal somewhere. The concert buddy and I are in negotiations at the present. And of course, the husband has to agree to the budget. And if Red Rocks comes up, I'll go there too, if I can swing it.

It's really down to two trips at the momemt. We've added Chicago/Indianapolis to the list of possibilities, as July 2 is Kay's Bday. I doubt I can deny her TPATH on her birthday! The other possibility is The Gorge. I can handle the 2.5 hour drive from Seattle since we'll stay put for 2 nights.

[Nylle]

I gotta say, someone is finally awake at East End - putting all these shows on sale the day after their Super Bowl Halftime Show appearance is a brilliant move.

[Doxiejoe]

Yes! This is just the good news I needed to get through a rough day. Can't wait for summer!

[Marion]

I hope East End Mgmt. is still awake on pre-sale day. They got off to such a bad start last tour with the pre-sale. After they got all the bugs worked out it was really great but that bumpy start had most of us so pissed off we couldn't see straight. In the end I did end up with some great seats though! Fingers crossed it will all work well this year.

[Relic]

2008 Tour - Yea!

Special Ticket Packages - Yippie! (assuming prices are not astronomical)

Copy of RDAD thrown in - Yawn - Already have two in the house, don't need more.

Pre-Sale on a weekday - Sucks big time for those of us who actually work for a living.

All Pre-sales at same time - Can you say cluster_uck? Predicting overloaded servers, and massive chaos with insufficient time to remedy. I fear this is going to get ugly.

On the lighter side, since my employer is totally unable to commit to schedule dates, if I buy tickets at all it will be at risk of having to not use them when I end up on some business trip at the time of the gig. Talk about stress making.....


OK I feel a little better after venting :)


Enjoy the tour everyone!

[Boss]

Yep, Marion and Relic, and wasn't last tour that the concert dates were released ever so slowly a few dates at a time and we were also grumbling a bit about that? This is better right? Someone tell me opening ticket sales for all the dates on the same day is better and I'll try to convince my bank account it's better this way. lol.

[Marion]

Yes, I think it's better. It does seem like they have things under control.

I hope that dream package isn't over $200 or we will know for sure Tom was abducted by aliens.

[Refugee]

Well...I think I have it narrowed it down, at least I know where I'm not going, lol.

[The Wild One, Forever]

Dang, I won't be home the day pre-sale starts...Have two shows set in my mind, now just how to get there is the problem. Maybe I'll hitchhike.

[fandlinvegas]

Looks like I will be doing some traveling this summer. California, Washington, Colorado...I can't wait :003:

[Echosoftom]

Copy of RDAD thrown in - Yawn - Already have two in the house, don't need more.
LOL! Oh god, thank you! Can someone please alert the HCC to quit giving us crap we already have. I still have a bunch of extra copies of the Highway Companion cd left over from the last tour. :icon_rolleyes:

[Starfish]

LOL! Oh god, thank you! Can someone please alert the HCC to quit giving us crap we already have. I still have a bunch of extra copies of the Highway Companion cd left over from the last tour. :icon_rolleyes:

Really, who do they think was out there buying the book if not us?!

[Marion]

That is true! And if we buy more that one dream ticket we will end up with a bunch of extra books too!

[Jupitergirl]

They do make fabulous Christmas gifts. Or you can have one in every room in your house. Every bathroom should have a coffee table book!! LOL.

[Starfish]

Every bathroom should have a coffee table book!! LOL.

OK, you've convinced me, I'll get the dream package. LOL

[WildflowerNJ]

Lol, me, too!

[AmyLou]

Just an FYI - got a response to my questions about the presales -

"If you would like to guarantee that you sit next to friends, the best thing to do is to buy tickets all together. If you buy single tickets, the system will place you in different areas around the venue."
"Yes, ticket packages purchased during the presale window will go against your ticket limit."

Ok - so that means if you are pairing up to get (package) seats together you are cutting into your allotment - just wanted that clarified.
:)

[AmyLou]

OK - Not being greedy but in my usual info-junkie way, just read this. . .

"PRESALE TICKETS! – These are seats in front of the stage starting in row 2 moving back through the venue, some of the best seats in the house! Exact seat locations are shown prior to purchase of the tickets. These tickets will be sold at face price plus applicable ticket, shipping, and handling fees. At most shows, tickets will be offered in the top two price levels, if not in all price levels. Please note we have done our best to secure the majority of the best tickets available through our presale! "

In theory then - presale tix will NOT get you front row... if that is your goal!

Just FYI...

[Mudcrutch]

so those special packages don't seem to be worth it i am thinking... those don't guarantee first row either.

[Patty Petty]

Ok... I am a little nauseous about all this.
Yesterday was the service for my mom.. so imagine my happiness when I saw on THAT day was the announcement for a tour. Like my mom set it up that way or something.... silly I know... but anyway...
I really want to go to a show with emmie... and I am HOPING like hell we can swing the Va. show together. Looks like that might be the only one we can get to together. Soooo, *fingers crossed*

[KansasPettyFan]

((((Patty)))) That is not silly!

I hope you get your show with Emmie. :)

[AmyLou]

^ Patty! how could you think anything BUT that! Mom still looking out for you (((Patty)))

so those special packages don't seem to be worth it i am thinking... those don't guarantee first row either.

yeah - no guarantee - BUT, if you eliminate the other presale tix from the front row pool - well maybe (MAYBE!) they are saving those for the package buyers?

I know - wishful thinking - but that's what I do!:)

[WildflowerNJ]

(((Patty))) I hope you do get to share that show with Emmie.

[Patty Petty]

Thank you guys... of course you understand my thinking this tour announcement WAS indeed sent from my mom. :)
I know this isn't the proper place to post this... but I have to add...
I made cd's to be played yesterday for the service... and of course, there was some TPATH in there... "You and I Will Meet Again," "Like A Diamond," and "Alright For Now." The funeral director said to me how beautiful the music was.. and also commented on it to my brother. Everyone else loved it too. Maybe I'll post the song list in it's own thread.. if anyone is interested.
Whew! Sorry for that little hijack..

Anyway! I am waiting to hear back from emmie... she is working of course, and very busy I know. Thanks everyone for wishing this show for emmie and myself. Again... *Fingers crossed* :)

[Mudcrutch]

Actually I would be very interested in seeing it. We could pick up conversation in http://www.mudcrutch.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1897

if you dont mind.

[Zombie Zookeeper]

I guess ticketmaster is also doing the dream packages this year, instead of fanfire. I still can't find the price for these packages. also...
In the HCC FAQ, I found this:

Q: Any chance of getting backstage passes with our tickets?
A: No, at this time, the fan club members do not get backstage passes with their tickets. Watch the Club website for contests to win backstage passes when we are able to offer them.

[kira]

Athena, Thanks for the clarification on The Gorge. I'm thinking we will do the three shows in Texas and call it good. Barf Boy is on for those. It's nice to dream but with him still in school, three shows will be enough. I'll be stimulating the Tom Petty economy with my tax rebates.

[nurktwin]

kira, the gorge near portland is not the gorge that the show will take place. i actually drove from portland to the gorge and with some unexpected stops, it took us about 9 hours to get there!! the special package tix get to the venue the last minute at will-call and you find out your seat when you open the envelope.

[kira]

Thanks for the confirmation on the Gorge. I was thinking we might do the Gorge as we have plans to spend two weeks in Alaska in late July and early August (the ferry pass and pitch tent on the ferry) but the summer ferry schedule is not posted until mid-Feb so I can't be counting on the stars to align in my favor. Nine hours from Portland - yikes! That must be some small, twisty roads. I would like to hear about the Gorge from those who have been there. I have used it as a setting in a novel just from looking at pictures. Details on sound quality, sun setting in canyon, river details. Like, since I thought it was the one by Portland, I had the wind surfers close by.

[nurktwin]

it's beautiful, you park at the top and look down at the stage and boats in the river behind the stage. it's just that it's in the middle of nowhere. i know i don't have any pix on this new puter, but i'll look on my b/u pc and post a couple pix of the gorge.

[Athena]

I read that the Gorge is considered the most beautiful outdoor venue in the country. I did the cost calculations on that one last night. I didn't realize that the special ticket packages were part of the 8 ticket limit. That puts a real wrench into my plans. With Relic not knowing his work travel schedule it's a real gamble if he buys any of our tickets. So that limits us to 4 shows then...

Kira, I am so excited for you and your trip to Alaska! My whole family did that when I was 15. We used the ferry system and backpacked for an entire month! I have always wanted to do the ferry part again. I don't think I'm in good enough shape to backpack. There's nothing like cuddling up in your sleeping bag on the deck of a ferry!

[nurktwin]

the gorge

http://www.mudcrutch.com/photos/data/500/gorge3.jpg

http://www.mudcrutch.com/photos/data/500/gorge4.jpg

http://www.mudcrutch.com/photos/data/500/gorge3.jpg

http://www.mudcrutch.com/photos/data/500/gorge6.jpg

[wild1forever]

^ WOW, what a gorgeous venue!

[emmie]

That looks amazing. One day maybe.

[kira]

That looks like a holy place to see TP. It's amazing. I have to rethink plans. Good thing there is the weekend to ponder the possibilities. It sure is fun to think about it all.

Athena, we are excited about the Alaska thing. That's our belated honeymoon. I've wanted to do it for years and now will have my cutie, heat generator for those cool nights.

[MJ§LastDance]

Ok, I think I´ve gathered myself a bit now. I hope, lol.
But I am still hellish excited and pretty confused as well. I don´t really know what to do. Where to start. Hope everything is going to be alright. Amen.

Anyone here from EUROPE who will fly over to a show? If so, which one?

[Mary Jane 49]

MJ I would go with you if i was allowed to fly , but you go for me !

[nurktwin]

it was a great show. i remember that when the sun was setting and it was almost dark that the wind kicked up from behind the stage from the river and tom's hair was blowing all over the place....lol.

[MJ§LastDance]

MJ I would go with you if i was allowed to fly , but you go for me !

Oh Chris, I´m so sorry about this... :085:
I would have loved to meet you and some other European Fans and go to a show with all of them together... Let´s just hope for a European Tour that will come soon. That´s all we can do. Damn, he has many fans here too, I don´t get it. :085:

[Mary Jane 49]

Yes he does have many European fans MJ , but i can understand if they don`t tour here again , because they are an American band ,and maybe at this late stage in their career it is only fair that they tour their own country and see their millions of fans there
I`m sure they remember that the UK gave them their first big break and thats ok with me

[Marion]

Hey, I finally got my tour announcement email today! Hey! There's gonna be a tour!

[MJ§LastDance]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mary Jane 49 http://www.mudcrutch.com/forum/images/lela/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.mudcrutch.com/forum/showthread.php?p=44149#post44149)
Yes he does have many European fans MJ , but i can understand if they don`t tour here again , because they are an American band ,and maybe at this late stage in their career it is only fair that they tour their own country and see their millions of fans there
I`m sure they remember that the UK gave them their first big break and thats ok with me



I know what you mean and yes they are an American Band and they are most successful in their own country, but they could be that successful here as well if they´d just come over here more often and promote their albums, I think. It´s not just the fans although it´s sad for them because some might never get the chance to see them in concert. Anyway, I´m sure some concerts in Europe would be a big sucess for them. I´m not expecting that they give those long tours here as well, some TV shows and a few concerts in the major cities would be enough. I know it´s not that easy to just fly over and do some shows though, even if they would like to. I don´t think that they can decide everything. So maybe that´s the reason why they haven´t been here for so many years now.
Lol, whatever, they have achieved so much, they also probably just give a damn... :D
By the way, wasn´t there a tour announce for Europe in 2001, but than it was canceled?

[AmyLou]

Hey, I finally got my tour announcement email today! Hey! There's gonna be a tour!

a tour! wow! awesome! I just got my email an hour ago!!!!!

[Doxiejoe]

^Ha Ha! Me too!!!! Oh well, better late than never!

[tplover2]

This is awesome news after the week I have had! Mike and I will definitely go to Charlotte, maybe Raleigh, and possibly even Philly since we have talked about going up there for some sightseeing sometime. ( Hey, Ellyn, remember when? ;) ) I only hope the presale goes well. I want to do the dream package for one of the shows, but not sure about that either since TicketBastard is handling the tickets. I'll be a wreck by Wed! :eek:

Marion, I didn't get the email either, or I thought not until I checked my spam folder and there it was!

[Zombie Zookeeper]

Forgive me if that has been stated already, it's kinda hard to keep up with everyone's posts.. but anyone going to Chicago, Indy, or Ny.. did you see this:

Please consider that with some shows having around 1500 fan club tickets not everyone can have the closest seats (i.e. Chicago, Indianapolis, New York etc.). Additionally, there will be shows where we will have to turn away fan club ticket orders due to a lack of tickets available. We are going to do everything we can to prevent that from happening.

[Refugee]

Where was that posted, ZZ?

[Zombie Zookeeper]

The HCC FAQ. I didn't see your other thread, or I would have posted in that one.

[Nel]

Forgive me if that has been stated already, it's kinda hard to keep up with everyone's posts.. but anyone going to Chicago, Indy, or Ny.. did you see this:

Please consider that with some shows having around 1500 fan club tickets not everyone can have the closest seats (i.e. Chicago, Indianapolis, New York etc.). Additionally, there will be shows where we will have to turn away fan club ticket orders due to a lack of tickets available. We are going to do everything we can to prevent that from happening.
And the Chicago show would have been my only hope. That just figures.

[BenmontFan]

OMG! My brain is racing! May will be a busy month for me. I am making plans to go to the New Orleans Jaz festival the first weekend in May, and TPATHB on May 30. Sammie sure will earn her traveling paws in May.

[fansince82]

Patty - when I got the email about the tour, and as soon as my brain stopped doing somersaults, I thought about you and hoped this annoucement would make you feel a bit better. Tell your mom thanks for me. ;)


Ok... I am a little nauseous about all this.
Yesterday was the service for my mom.. so imagine my happiness when I saw on THAT day was the announcement for a tour. Like my mom set it up that way or something.... silly I know... but anyway...
I really want to go to a show with emmie... and I am HOPING like hell we can swing the Va. show together. Looks like that might be the only one we can get to together. Soooo, *fingers crossed*

[Nylle]

This is awesome news after the week I have had! Mike and I will definitely go to Charlotte, maybe Raleigh, and possibly even Philly since we have talked about going up there for some sightseeing sometime. ( Hey, Ellyn, remember when? ;) )

Yep - my first meeting with so many of you - and I remember the 90 miles that took 6 hr in the ice too. :eek: Hubby & I will be in Raleigh, we'll see you there!

[jawallac]

Fingers crossed for Grand Rapids & Blossom (Cleveland) for me...and I'm glad the bosses are out of town that day :)

[HeartbreakerFan]

How many of you bought the Dream Ticket Packages last time? Did all of you have to wait until the last minute to get your ticket like Nurk, and you also have no idea where that seat will be located until you get the ticket in hand?

[Nylle]

^ that's the way the special packages were handled last time - you went to Will Call to pick up your tickets & that's when you found out where your seat was.

[Jupitergirl]

Hi Ellyn!! I was so worried about you two driving home in that insane weather - but we had such an amazing time meeting everyone that night at Bullies in Philly.

I bought two packages for the Gainesville show and I am with Nurk, the package was worth it.

[Pettyjunkie]

AHA! My parents are gonna take me to San Fran! But I have no idea what's going on with that concert. Anyone know?

[Refugee]

^ Hey, will your parents let you talk to strangers? ;)

[nurktwin]

^lol ref, if we didn't talk to strangers years ago, we wouldn't be a family today. i would imagine the SF show will be at the greek, but who knows, this band does some strange stuff.

[Pettyjunkie]

^^Do they have to know?

[Dylan]

Hey is there any word on what venue Petty is playing in Denver? Or is it still tbd???

[nurktwin]

only if you have to get money from them to buy tix and get to all these cities. then YES, they have to know...lol.

[Pettyjunkie]

^Shhh! I can only go to SF. And they already know that I talk to people on here.

[nurktwin]

dylan, i think that any city that is announced with a TBD or TBA will happen. it's just that management couldn't book a site for the date they wanted, because something else is booked that day. it'll all work out in time (and that doesn't help fans trying to get tix) and to get back to your question, i think it will be red rocks. so start making your plans, you'll just have to wait a bit for it to be announced and get your tix. hang in there, you'll do fine.

[nurktwin]

shhh????????? maybe they don't know....lol.

[Pettyjunkie]

^lol. I can only hope.

[nurktwin]

if you can only hope, you'll never see the light. maybe that's too deep for you, but eventually you'll get to that point. could take a year, maybe 50 years, we'll never know til we all reach that point in time.

[Pettyjunkie]

^I'm going to have to contemplate that one for a while.

[Refugee]

PJ - Here's a hint, meet in the bathroom, lol. It's where I meet most of the people I know, hahaha.

[Pettyjunkie]

^LOL I'll tell them I'm going to the bathroom, but I really won't. I actually told them that I was going to meet some of you guys regardless.

[nurktwin]

^lol ref, would that be the mens bathroom?????

[Refugee]

^ Nurk, why aren't you in bed? :p

[nurktwin]

it's only 1:30am and that's when all the bad girls come out....lol.

[Pettyjunkie]

You guys are too funny. I think I'll be devastated if I don't meet some of you guys.

[nurktwin]

pj, you are obviously young and all us farmers want to meet you at a show. but i was just laughing to myself that if we all get together and us older people have to meet your dad 1st, that would be too funny.

[Pettyjunkie]

It would be funny and very true.

[Katie]

PJ - during the HCC season, I was 18 and had the full trust and confidence of my parents to meet up with these infamous "farmers" by myself, but I still treated my mom to two shows because she's also a fan. Let me tell you - she fell IN LOVE with the amazing farmers she met. She couldn't believe I had cooler friends her age than she has herself. These people really are something else. They are the most generous, caring, and hilarious people you could hope to meet. :)

[Pettyjunkie]

^That is cool. I hope to do that. I've talked with several and I thought the same thing. I've only met Wingspan, and I love her, so I'm sure it will be the same.

[AmyLou]

pj, you are obviously young and all us farmers want to meet you at a show. but i was just laughing to myself that if we all get together and us older people have to meet your dad 1st, that would be too funny.


^LOL Nurk -

I had to do that for a Chicago show, had to talk to someone's parents and let them see I was a "grownup" before they could catch a ride with me to the show! LOL!

[Refugee]

Soo....has everyone finally decided on their destinations? LOL!

[MJ§LastDance]

^ Not really yet... But I think I´ll go to the concert in Philadelphia although I would more like to go to NY. :icon_neutral:
Anyone else going to Philadelphia?

[MJ§LastDance]

DH, where are you sweetie??? :icon_neutral:

[Refugee]

I know Hollywood for sure right now, I'm still tossing around a few other choices.

[PumpkinBumpkin]

^That is cool. I hope to do that. I've talked with several and I thought the same thing. I've only met Wingspan, and I love her, so I'm sure it will be the same.

Cool! My parents already said that it was okay, and my step dad will be the one taking me and he's awesome(even cooler then me :003:,but you guys know how uncool I am :003:). Hopefully I'll see some of you guys!

[Wingspan91089]

^That is cool. I hope to do that. I've talked with several and I thought the same thing. I've only met Wingspan, and I love her, so I'm sure it will be the same.

Yay! I'm loved. :003: Love you too Steph. :heart:

I'm going to the Palace in Auburn Hills, and it looks as though it's the only show I can afford.

[Starfish]

I'm going to Philadelphia.

[emmie]

I'm hoping for Toronto and Virginia, but I'm not counting on anything until I see how the ticket sales go. The shows aren't even up on ticketmaster yet for Gods sake. That doesn't bode hopeful does it?

[Nylle]

They'll show up, Emmie - might be last minute but they will. I hope the passwords work.

[EpiphanyDH]

DH, where are you sweetie??? :icon_neutral:

Hey MJ! :)

Well as usual I won't be going to the show here in NYC which is at Madison Square Garden. I'm use to this as it happens almost every tour. The last time I saw Tom and the band was in 2001. I saw them once before that as well. And each time I dragged a boyfriend kicking and screaming as I do not know a single person who has the least bit of interest in seeing them. As I'm not seeing anyone currently there is no one to manipulate/conjole/blackmail into going.

But it isn't only that. I was in good shape 7 years ago. 7 years later I have a pretty bad problem with my lower spine and I really don't know if I could physically handle being in a crowd of 20.000 people, all standing and cheering as I would be one of them. This might not be such a good idea.

So yes I do feel very bad about it. :085: On the other hand, as I said, I am very use to this after so many years. The good thing is being on here and living vicariously through others, something I could never do before I discovered this site :). I'm also sure that there will be many people recording and videotaping the shows so I'm sure I'll see lots of great stuff. Well I better lol! :003:

MJ I hope so much that you get to go with your brother in Philadelphia! And I would strongly advise that you bring smelling salts with you lest you faint and miss the whole damn thing! Hahaha!
Seriously, that and cold water. Or a shot of whiskey. (Just teasing ya! :cool:)

No matter who goes, I expect lots of oozing details... pictures would be nice too. And much and deserved GOOD LUCK with the tickets situation! I hope everyone on here gets to sit center front row! Well that might be difficult, Ok second or third row!! And give them all a kiss for me if you get backstage. :045: :heart::heart::heart:

[AmyLou]

Grand Rapids and Tampa - if the ticket gods cooperate! :)

[MJ§LastDance]

Oh DH.......... :086: :010: ... I´m so sad and sorry that you can´t go... I can understand it though. I hope you feel much better very soon.
You should know that there´s nobody else on this planet I would more like to go to one of their concerts than with you. That´s why I feel really bad about it. You´re truly a sweetheart and a loyal and special fan. Very special. :heart: HDsomuchL :058: :)
Damn, is there really no way that you can go? We could have so much fun together... :003: I´m not sure, but maybe they have seats at some concerts... I have no idea, I´ve never been to such a big concert.

I didn´t expect that my brother would go with me to the concert, but he told me that he would like to as he loves Tom´s music as well. So he and his girlfriend will go with me and I´m not alone. :)

Oh yes, since I´m crazy about photographing, I can promise you that I´ll take a lot of pictures, maybe I can also make videos and you´ll be the first, who´ll get to see them. :)
Ohhh sweetie... I´m so excited..... how can I outlive all this without you? Who´s carrying me home after I fainted? :D

And I would strongly advise that you bring smelling salts with you lest you faint and miss the whole damn thing! Hahaha!
Seriously, that and cold water. Or a shot of whiskey. (Just teasing ya! :cool:)


Oh, don´t worry, I surely won´t go there without any drugs, haha!


@ Starfish, Cya at Philadelphia, lol!

[HeartbreakerFan]

I am kinda worried about this pre-sale, because of this section of the e-mail that was sent out from the HCC.


JOIN THE HIGHWAY COMPANION CLUB THROUGH TICKETMASTER.COM

Fans can join the Highway Companions club two ways: through HighwayCompanions.com (http://tk.publicaster.com/DC/ctr.aspx?6C6164=31313536383936&736272=197821&747970=6874&66=30) and through TicketMaster.com (http://tk.publicaster.com/DC/ctr.aspx?6C6164=31313536393030&736272=197821&747970=6874&66=30) (during the presale period). During the presale period, fans can visit the ticketing page for a specific date and search for seats. If the fan decides to purchase these seats, the Highway Companions fan club membership will be automatically added to their TicketMaster checkout cart. At checkout, the fan club membership and tickets are purchased together. After this presale has ended, new Highway Companion members will receive an email with instructions on how to complete their membership registration. Once registered, fans can log into the fan club site and take advantage of all the fan club benefits.


If I am reading this correctly, anyone can search for tickets on that day, accept them, and then join the fan club. I thought we joined ahead of time to get this privilege to get to try to find good seats and purchase them early.

[Danny Mac]

To me that looks like it SUCKS!

[nurktwin]

once you get to that part, you'll have to enter your user name and password. if you aren't signed up and aren't a member, the page will just refresh itself when you click 'submit' and tell you to enter your info again. over and over.

[FreeGirl]

I'm soooo hoping for a show in Alabama or Tennessee this year. Atlanta is really not all that far, but it sure ain't close either. Gosh, any chance of more dates?

[Ilovetench]

I can't wait! All I know is, I'll be in heaven if I get a seat over on Benmont's side!

[Nylle]

once you get to that part, you'll have to enter your user name and password. if you aren't signed up and aren't a member, the page will just refresh itself when you click 'submit' and tell you to enter your info again. over and over.

Are you sure about that, Nurk? It does look like ANYONE can buy presale tickets as long as they buy the HCC membership as well. If that's true, Danny's right - this really sucks. :017:

[AmyLou]

^ really though, with the TM "mishaps" and all, I can't imagine adding an extra step into the mix.

This whole thing is really freakingout this control freak! :)

[MJ§LastDance]

I just watched the Gainesville Concert again and tried to imagine that I am there... Oh my god... I can´t go. I can´t do this!!! :icon_eek: :jpshakehead::089: lol

[nurktwin]

i was at the gainesville show and the band looked tired or hungover (lol), but when you watch the video, they look like they are full of piss and vinegar!!!!

[KansasPettyFan]

I read it like that too! Why again did I pay $40?

[Athena]

I'm trying really hard not to think about that part. It just adds to the stress level.

[Marion]

I was just at TM looking for a seating chart for the St Pete Times Forum and clicked on Bon Jovi tickets figuring I could find it there.....Their VIP tickets are $1,250!!! Do you get sex with that cuz surely they are getting screwed! :eek:

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0D003F5ACADA6ABC?artistid=734608&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1

What the hell is going on?

[AmyLou]

OMG!!!!!!

what do you get for that $1,250??? If that's even remotely in the price range then we are waaay off on our thinking!

[Echosoftom]

Talk about getting screwed without the benefit of vaseline. :eek:

[AmyLou]

oooohhhhweeeee! I'ma thinkin' of Deliverance!

[Danny Mac]

Marion, did you get a seating chart.
I didn't see one listed for TP, But I'm sure it is the same.
I'm just getting the package anyway, unless it is something like
that.

[AmyLou]

^ when I tried to click the charts for the other St. Pete Times forum concerts, almost every one had a slightly different layout. Way confusing. I'm thinking package...

I'm hoping that just because this one isn't up on TM yet it doesn't mean it's an ETix.com show!

[Nylle]

The world has gone mad with VIP packages. Not too encouraging if you're just a regular old working stiff.

[Nylle]

I read it like that too! Why again did I pay $40?

I've been asking myself this question all day. :confused: They finally get a fan club that seems to work, now at least give us a fighting chance. It seems to be more about how many $40 they can make than making the fans happy.

[Marion]

http://media.ticketmaster.com/en-us/tmimages/venue/maps/flo/17949s.gif

TPATH always uses the end stage set up so I'm pretty sure that is the one to expect.

[KansasPettyFan]

$1,250! WTF?

[AmyLou]

Thanks Marion!

some new info coming across over "there" - I'll post in a sec

[WildflowerNJ]

That is a good idea to print out the venue....I will be happy when it is the weekend...

[nurktwin]

check this out.

http://www.ticketsolutions.com/tickets.aspx?eventid=663455

[Mudcrutch]

ha 5th row for over 1k.. i think we can do better than that..

[emmie]

I don't understand. Am I stupid? How do they actually have any tickets to sell yet seeing as the tickets haven't gone on sale yet?

[Nel]

I don't understand. Am I stupid? How do they actually have any tickets to sell yet seeing as the tickets haven't gone on sale yet?
Most likely season ticket holders have sold their tickets to brokers.

[Jupitergirl]

:eek:

[nurktwin]

sprint center in KC

http://www.ticketsnow.com/TicketsList.aspx?PID=601698

[nurktwin]

hollywood bowl

http://www.ticketliquidator.com/tix/Tickets.aspx?evtid=768087

[Disco Stu]

Ticketmaster seems to have most of the shows up now and it looks like the Dream Package has shot up nicely to $260. Yeeesh. Doesn't TP know there's a recession going on?

[emmie]

Well I just checked out Ticketmaster and yes they have added another show to the list since this morning. There are now 15 shows showing. But STILL neither show that I'm interested in are listed LOL..typical.

[emmie]

They've since added one more - so 16 of the shows are listed.......STILL neither one of mine.........too bloody funny.

[Marion]

Ticketmaster seems to have most of the shows up now and it looks like the Dream Package has shot up nicely to $260. Yeeesh. Doesn't TP know there's a recession going on?


Disco Stu, where did you see the this information? The price....$260.

[Starfish]

Hey Emmie - I'm going to one show and it isn't up yet, either (Philly). You aren't alone.

[kira]

Dallas up but not San Antonio (Selma) or Houston

[Starfish]

Check again - I see Selma!

[LizzieB]

At least they are getting to Texas now. Phew!

[Nylle]

are we pathetic or what? :rolleyes:

[Refugee]

Guilty as charged, lol. :028:

[LizzieB]

You said it, Sister!

[AmyLou]

yes!

[WildflowerNJ]

Haha, yes!

[Pettyphile]

"Package is $160 over final ticket price."

[MJ§LastDance]

I can´t take this any longer! http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/6589/77ik1.gif

[kira]

OK! I am going home. I am going to chill out, take a hot bath, pour a few glasses of wine, and think about the challenge that lies ahead tomorrow. No! I'm not going to think about it. I want to enter the zen of ticketbastard. I will focus on nothingness to come up with tickets.

My mantra for tomorrow. I will not whine. I will not whine. I will not whine.

Last tour I whined about crappy 14th and 8th row seats(not to mention ACL 11-hour stand) instead of the joy of going to yet another TP&HB show. Tomorrow will be a loving, uplifting experience.

[nurktwin]

most shows are $250-260 and then add on tm fees.

6-3 toronto, air canada $275.50 canadian dollars
6-9 bristow, va $285 us dollars
6-17 nyc msg $289 us dollars
6-25 hollywood bowl TBD
8-25 irvine , ca $275 us dollars

[Starfish]

WHERE IS THE PHILLY SHOW?? ARGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!

Sorry, just had to let that out. I know Emmie can relate, Toronto isn't up yet, either. This is so frustrating!!

[LizzieB]

Got my HCC code!!! Woo hoo!

[nurktwin]

TM has less than 16 hours left to get it right!!!!

[emmie]

^ LOL...What do you think the odds are on this going smoothly with no hitches and/or complaints?

[AmyLou]

^ anyone want to take bets how soon the first lurker comes on to ask for a presale code?

[nurktwin]

you're right, watch the shit fly at 10am.