50th Anniversary Tour Dates (as they roll out) (*UPDATED, Feb 15th*)

[Rob Dean]

Haven't read this whole thread, so sorry if this has been mentioned, but...
Is anyone else taken aback by the ticket prices? The Beacon Theater shows in NYC are $236 or $153 for balcony. That's a lot of clams.

Don't worry , god knows why the site has a link to that page ? please see the top right hand corner

'We are a resale marketplace, not a box office or venue.'

Enough said

[Menace Wilson]

Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie, Tx.  Maybe a 30 min. drive.

I CAN'T WAIT.

[southbay]

Ughhhhh...not the Bowl.....!  It's nearly impossible to get any of the pool circle seats up front as you have to be a member of the ticket club.   Siiiiiiigh.

Yep, my first thought too.  Stub hub here I come...

[LetHimRun]

Haven't read this whole thread, so sorry if this has been mentioned, but...
Is anyone else taken aback by the ticket prices? The Beacon Theater shows in NYC are $236 or $153 for balcony. That's a lot of clams.

Don't worry , god knows why the site has a link to that page ? please see the top right hand corner

'We are a resale marketplace, not a box office or venue.'

Enough said

Exactly. I nearly fell off my chair when I found a site listing them from the St. Augustine Amphitheater in Florida and they were $150 and $212, but it said it was a resale marketplace like you said, so it isn't the actual price.

[Justin]

Ughhhhh...not the Bowl.....!  It's nearly impossible to get any of the pool circle seats up front as you have to be a member of the ticket club.   Siiiiiiigh.

Yep, my first thought too.  Stub hub here I come...

I hear ya, southbay.  But, do I have that right?  Are non-subscribers completely shut out from getting the pool circle seats?  I'm trying to look into getting how to be a subscriber but since the Beach Boys aren't listed on the Bowl website it's hard to find any answers before tickets go on sale this Friday....

[LostArt]

I checked the Chicago Theater website, and while tickets don't go on sale until Monday, they do list the prices (with fees and taxes)...$54.07 and $271.53.  Nothing in between.  I'd almost rather see them there than at Summerfest in Milwaukee, even though it's an extra hour drive (at least), and I hate driving in downtown Chicago.  Can't afford $271, but $54 is certainly in my price range.

[southbay]

Yipeeeee!!!  Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!

I'll see a few of you Bay Area fans on June 1 at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley or the following month at Harvey's Lake Tahoe Amphitheater in Stateline, Nevada!

Gotta be cool now, power shift here we gooooooooo!    

What is the ticket/seating situation at the Greek?  Have to be a season ticket holder for good seats?  I live in central Cali and am debating whether to hit this show or the Bowl the next day

[Mikie]

Southbay, I saw Brian at the Greek during the Smile tour in '04 and The Boys many years before that. Every seat in the ampitheatre is good - floor, concrete bench, grass, or climb one of the trees for a real good vantage point. Very good acoustics. Sat on one of the cement benches last time and got a sore butt, so........recommend getting your ticket(s) early to get preferred seating. No doubt, it'll be a sell-out quickly.

[Rob Dean]

Southbay, I saw Brian at the Greek during the Smile tour in '04. Every seat in the ampitheatre is good - floor, cement bench, grass, or climb one of the trees for a real good vantage point. Very good acoustics. Sat on one of the cement benches last time and got a sore butt, so........recommend getting your ticket(s) early to get preferred seating. No doubt, it'll be a sell-out quickly.

I sure wish we had a Greek Theatre in Berkeley , Gloucestershire in the U.K. where I live.
However we do have a rather fine Castle that has hosted outdoor gigs in the past ( show capacity of 8,000 ) , NOW that gives me an idea what is the email address for BRI 

[southbay]

Southbay, I saw Brian at the Greek during the Smile tour in '04. Every seat in the ampitheatre is good - floor, cement bench, grass, or climb one of the trees for a real good vantage point. Very good acoustics. Sat on one of the cement benches last time and got a sore butt, so........recommend getting your ticket(s) early to get preferred seating. No doubt, it'll be a sell-out quickly.

Thank you, sir

[KokoNO]

Damn....Greek Theatre Berkeley....that's like ten minutes walking from my house. I believe there's a few spots around the theater (I know there's at least one) where you can actually peep in and watch the proceedings. Might be worth a free look. 

[Shady]

They really chose some beautiful venues for this tour..

Should be wonderful

[Nicole]

April 26    
Grand Prairie, TX                                
Verizon Theatre
On Sale: February 25

[drbeachboy]

Hopefully, I can get to see them twice at Atlantic City and also in Camden. One indoors and one outdoors.

[Justin]

Anybody feel they're going to plan something special for the Beacon shows?

[Mr. Wilson]

Im sorry the Hollywood Bowl only has good sight lines cause they put up video screens .Before the screens if you were 1/2 way back they looked like ants.. Yes the sound has been improved greatly..

[southbay]

Hmm, that stinks.  Thanks for the tip, though.

[Justin]

Im sorry the Hollywood Bowl only has good sight lines cause they put up video screens .Before the screens if you were 1/2 way back they looked like ants.. Yes the sound has been improved greatly..

I've been to the Bowl 3 times and had okay experiences.  I was halfway down the bowl on the wooden bleachers.  The further back you go the more blase people get...sitting, eating, not singing/dancing along.  I would love to be closer to where the action is but like I mentioned the entire first 3 sections of the bowl are limited to season ticket holders and large groups.  The front half is all box seating with tables etc...great if you want to have a picnic while you're at the show.  I hate to knock the Bowl since it's such a cherished venue in LA but for someone who wants to be part of the action up front...it's a nightmare.

[anazgnos]

Im sorry the Hollywood Bowl only has good sight lines cause they put up video screens .Before the screens if you were 1/2 way back they looked like ants.. Yes the sound has been improved greatly..

I've been to the Bowl 3 times and had okay experiences.  I was halfway down the bowl on the wooden bleachers.  The further back you go the more blase people get...sitting, eating, not singing/dancing along.  I would love to be closer to where the action is but like I mentioned the entire first 3 sections of the bowl are limited to season ticket holders and large groups.  The front half is all box seating with tables etc...great if you want to have a picnic while you're at the show.  I hate to knock the Bowl since it's such a cherished venue in LA but for someone who wants to be part of the action up front...it's a nightmare.

I'm a total Bowl partisan after the last few shows I've seen there.  Somehow even shy, retiring indie bands who have a reputation for introverted performances manage to put on fantastic shows at the Bowl.  Pavement the year before last was a total lovefest, with people dancing in the aisles throughout.  I've never been anywhere near the front rows there, but it's just not that kind of venue for me.  I'm not gonna be seeing the Beach Boys at Spaceland or the Troubadour or something, so "up front"  isn't even on the table.  A few months ago I saw the Serge Gainsbourg tribute from the literal last row and it was still a beautiful, involving show and a great night all around.

[Justin]

It should be noted that on the official site, they are now only showing the US tour dates..ending with Nevada on July 15th.  Any overseas date after that has been removed from the site.  Perhaps they withdrew it after they realized the UK dates weren't listed?

[Justin]

And according to the press release on the official site...



Exclusive VIP ticket packages will are available through VIP Nation, including premium seats, meet & greets, soundcheck access, exclusive merchandise and more. For more information please visit vipnation.com

[Wirestone]

It should be noted that on the official site, they are now only showing the US tour dates..ending with Nevada on July 15th.  Any overseas date after that has been removed from the site.  Perhaps they withdrew it after they realized the UK dates weren't listed?

This should be noted by everyone. Pause the panic. At least for now.

[Mr. Wilson]

If you want to sit in 1st 3 sections just buy ONE ticket to the bowl.I sat in a box in 1st rows of 3rd section behind soundboard in 2000 for Pet Sounds + 2005 for SMILE.. Having a ticket for that section you can see + hear really well and you can WANDER around.! I did that + STOOD at soundboard  + danced and no ushers bothered me when they saw my ticket. it was weird sittin in a box with a family i didnt know BUT.. It worked out just fine. Also there was about 12 000 people at either of those shows  and ive seen BB twice there in 80"s + none of those 4 shows sold out. And when you get near the top in back the seats get cheap cause your so far away. At classical shows those seats go cheap like 10.00 or so.. Some kinda LA rule to provide entertainment for the poor.. If i can go im gonna get what i can get + Wander around + make the best of it.

[Myk Luhv]

Although I'm not surprised they're not playing Halifax, NS, Canada, I am surprised they're only playing Toronto and Montreal... Guess I'll see if I can make my way to one of those shows though!

[EgoHanger1966]

Does anyone know ticket prices and sale dates for Bethlehem, PA (5/17/12)?