2010-07-10 - Palladium - Worcester, MA (DT headlining show)

[Dream Team]

That was one of the BEST setlists they've ever played. I wouldn't be surprised to see Metropolis though. It on the current tour master list. Although it was played as part of a medley in '08.

Yes, and it was my first DT show! So hopefully this time we'll get Erotomania/Voices, Dance of Eternity/One Last Time, The Count, and the extended version of Hollow Years. I don't care as much about the first 3 tracks of BC&SL but I'm sure those will be played as well, along with possibilities of Forsaken, Prophets of War, Beyond This Life, Sacrificed Sons, and Mirror/Lie which are some of the other songs on this year's master list that weren't played in '04.

I gotta wonder though, does MP consider a show in Worcester to be close enough to count as a show in Boston? If that was the case, I'll need to look up the last setlist from Boston . . .

[TAC]

I would assume that some of what was played in Boston (TDOE/OLT, Sacrificed Sons, Hollow Years, and ITNOG, POW) will NOT be played in Worcester. I can see repeated songs with ANTR and TCOT though.

[King Postwhore]

I would assume that some of what was played in Boston (TDOE/OLT, Sacrificed Sons, Hollow Years, and ITNOG, POW) will NOT be played in Worcester. I can see repeated songs with ANTR and TCOT though.

I sure hope they play TCOT, I missed the last show.

[TAC]

I wouldn't be shocked if that was repeated, but any of the older material will not be.

[Tick]

I would appreciate it if someone would answer a few questions for me...
1. How much seating is actually in this venue?
2. How many parts of the venue have seating and where is best?
3. How early would I have to arrive at the venue to acquire a seat?
4. Are the seats spread out or with tables or in rows?

I really would prefer to sit and relax as apposed to being close to the stage. Been there done that and being close is not important to me.

[ZeppelinDT]

I would appreciate it if someone would answer a few questions for me...
1. How much seating is actually in this venue?
2. How many parts of the venue have seating and where is best?
3. How early would I have to arrive at the venue to acquire a seat?
4. Are the seats spread out or with tables or in rows?

I really would prefer to sit and relax as apposed to being close to the stage. Been there done that and being close is not important to me.

Just bring a beach chair.

[Tick]

I would appreciate it if someone would answer a few questions for me...
1. How much seating is actually in this venue?
2. How many parts of the venue have seating and where is best?
3. How early would I have to arrive at the venue to acquire a seat?
4. Are the seats spread out or with tables or in rows?

I really would prefer to sit and relax as apposed to being close to the stage. Been there done that and being close is not important to me.

Just bring a beach chair.

Aw, c'mon Zep, wheres the love!

[Chino]

I would appreciate it if someone would answer a few questions for me...
1. How much seating is actually in this venue?
2. How many parts of the venue have seating and where is best?
3. How early would I have to arrive at the venue to acquire a seat?
4. Are the seats spread out or with tables or in rows?

I really would prefer to sit and relax as apposed to being close to the stage. Been there done that and being close is not important to me.

I thought the whole floor was standing, and the balcony is where you can sit.

[Tick]

I would appreciate it if someone would answer a few questions for me...
1. How much seating is actually in this venue?
2. How many parts of the venue have seating and where is best?
3. How early would I have to arrive at the venue to acquire a seat?
4. Are the seats spread out or with tables or in rows?

I really would prefer to sit and relax as apposed to being close to the stage. Been there done that and being close is not important to me.

I thought the whole floor was standing, and the balcony is where you can sit.

I can live with that, I just want to know what the seating is in the balcony and how early I would need to show up to get a seat up there?

[MykeHavoc]

Show up at doors and you'll get a seat. Although I don't understand sitting at shows. I tried it at the Palladium once and it was just too far for my liking. There is also limited seating behind the GA floor in front of the bar...some booths and such, but it goes quick.

[Tick]

Show up at doors and you'll get a seat. Although I don't understand sitting at shows. I tried it at the Palladium once and it was just too far for my liking. There is also limited seating behind the GA floor in front of the bar...some booths and such, but it goes quick.

Well, I stood packed like a sardine in NYC for Transatlantic and it was a bit much after over 3 hours. I figure, how far away could you be in a 2000 seat venue? Plus I will have a 21 year old nephew with me who has Williams disease(not going to go into explaining that) but it might be easier to be seated.

[ZeppelinDT]

Although I don't understand sitting at shows. I tried it at the Palladium once and it was just too far for my liking.

When I was in my early 20's and was going to only 10 - 15 shows per year, I felt the same way.  But as I approach 30 and generally now hit at least 30 - 40 concerts per year (many of which involve long drives to and from the venue), sitting has become much more appealing.

[Tick]

Although I don't understand sitting at shows. I tried it at the Palladium once and it was just too far for my liking.

When I was in my early 20's and was going to only 10 - 15 shows per year, I felt the same way.  But as I approach 30 and generally now hit at least 30 - 40 concerts per year (many of which involve long drives to and from the venue), sitting has become much more appealing.

Fast forward to 45 and see how much you don't like it. Don't get me wrong I would gladly stand but prefer not to, that's all.

[King Postwhore]

I Agree, age has everything to do about it.  Plus my wife and her bad feet, but i will try to force here to stand the whole time.

[Tick]

I Agree, age has everything to do about it.  Plus my wife and her bad feet, but i will try to force here to stand the whole time.

"Hang in there honey, only two more hours! Your feet don't hurt that much do they?"

[King Postwhore]

I Agree, age has everything to do about it.  Plus my wife and her bad feet, but i will try to force here to stand the whole time.

"Hang in there honey, only two more hours! Your feet don't hurt that much do they?"

She never makes it standing for a DT show!   In her defense she had 4 bunions(sp?) worked on at the same time and had the scar tissue removes and the ss screws 10 years after.  But I'll give her crap about it.

[Tick]

I Agree, age has everything to do about it.  Plus my wife and her bad feet, but i will try to force here to stand the whole time.

"Hang in there honey, only two more hours! Your feet don't hurt that much do they?"

She never makes it standing for a DT show!   In her defense she had 4 bunions(sp?) worked on at the same time and had the scar tissue removes and the ss screws 10 years after.  But I'll give her crap about it.

You don't need to defend your wife. I'm just kidding with you.
I hope we can have a beer together.

[King Postwhore]

I Agree, age has everything to do about it.  Plus my wife and her bad feet, but i will try to force here to stand the whole time.

"Hang in there honey, only two more hours! Your feet don't hurt that much do they?"

She never makes it standing for a DT show!   In her defense she had 4 bunions(sp?) worked on at the same time and had the scar tissue removes and the ss screws 10 years after.  But I'll give her crap about it.

You don't need to defend your wife. I'm just kidding with you.
I hope we can have a beer together.

You bet!!

[Serpentor]

there are a few booths on the lower floor as well as some bar stools in front of the bar.  I recommend getting there when it opens if you want to grab one

[Tick]

there are a few booths on the lower floor as well as some bar stools in front of the bar.  I recommend getting there when it opens if you want to grab one

Will you see over heads from a booth or are you better off in the balcony?
Yes, I ask a lot of questions but I want to have a plan when I walk in.

[TAC]

I have a question. Is the main floor slanted downward torards the stage?

[Serpentor]

There's the main pit area in front of the stage.  Then it goes up a couple steps and that's where the sound board usually is (small standing area in front of it).  Then there is a small standing area behind the sound board.  The up a couple more steps are the booths and the bar area.  Unless your under 5ft tall, you'll have a good view from the bar area and the booths.

Hope that kind of makes sense......

[TAC]

Yeah great. Thanks Serp!

[King Postwhore]

A little over 2 months to go!  Can't wait!

[GuinnessSteve]

First post. A friend and I just bought tickets. Anyone know what the venue is like? Also, any speculation on how long DT will be playing? I saw them at the Orpheum two summers ago ( I believe) and the guest bands took up so much time, I felt a bit gypped. Their show a the Bank of America Pavilion (which, if memory serves, was the year before that) had guests but there was a lot more DT than the Orpheum show.

[Tick]

There's the main pit area in front of the stage.  Then it goes up a couple steps and that's where the sound board usually is (small standing area in front of it).  Then there is a small standing area behind the sound board.  The up a couple more steps are the booths and the bar area.  Unless your under 5ft tall, you'll have a good view from the bar area and the booths.

Hope that kind of makes sense......

Thanks for the info.

[TAC]

Based on what they've played on this tour so far, here's my setlist prediction:

A Nightmare To Remember
The Mirror
Lie
Sacrificed Sons
Wither
Constant Motion
The Spirit Carries On
As I Am
Pull Me Under/Metropolis
The Count Of Tuscany

[Dream Team]

Based on what they've played on this tour so far, here's my setlist prediction:

A Nightmare To Remember
The Mirror
Lie
Sacrificed Sons
Wither
Constant Motion
The Spirit Carries On
As I Am
Pull Me Under/Metropolis
The Count Of Tuscany

That's a good guess, but I'm really hoping for Erotomania/Voices since it wasn't played in Worcester in '04.

[Dream Team]

By the way, I still have an extra ticket for this show if anyone needs one.

[ZeppelinDT]

I wonder if they'll bust out any of the BC&SL cover songs...

[TAC]

I wonder if they'll bust out any of the BC&SL cover songs...

Well, if what Scotty said is true about them not adding anything new, then definitely not. I wouldn't be shocked if they busted out Raw Dog though.

That's a good guess, but I'm really hoping for Erotomania/Voices since it wasn't played in Worcester in '04.

That isn't a wish list, beleive me. I'd take Erotomania/Voices anyday over Mirror/Lie. But Erotomania/Voices was played in Boston in 08 and it's been a while since The Mirror (04) and Lie (05) have been played.

[King Postwhore]

I wonder if they'll bust out any of the BC&SL cover songs...

Well, if what Scotty said is true about them not adding anything new, then definitely not. I wouldn't be shocked if they busted out Raw Dog though.

That's a good guess, but I'm really hoping for Erotomania/Voices since it wasn't played in Worcester in '04.

That isn't a wish list, beleive me. I'd take Erotomania/Voices anyday over Mirror/Lie. But Erotomania/Voices was played in Boston in 08 and it's been a while since The Mirror (04) and Lie (05) have been played.

This is what's great about DT.  How many band TAC, can you talk about changing setlists like this?!  Not Many!

[TAC]

Absolutely. One of the many things I love about them!

[Tick]

I wonder if they'll bust out any of the BC&SL cover songs...

I would love to hear Odyssey! (or really any of them) I generally don't like bonus album covers but this collection is the exception. Great selections done great!

[GuinnessSteve]

Hope this pub has a good stout or porter. Can't drink once I get inside the venue.

*grumble*stupid Massachusetts laws*grumble*