R.e.m. To Play Calgary November 17?

[looooob]

I guess a Calgary R.E.M tour stop has been rumoured for some time, with more info in today's herald suggesting a November 17 tour stop that will 'officially' be announced in September

This is supposed to be a small venue/theater tour, but given the fact the band hasn't played Calgary in over 20 years I would imagine they might fill quite a large venue

anyways while I am sure R.E.M. is either too pedestrian or mainstream for many on these boards...I"ve been a big fan for 20 years, so I'm excited about the prospect of seeing them

[kermitology]

Boy would that ever be cool if they came to the Dome. Monster was one of the first albums I bought as a kid. I would listen to REM any time it was on.

[JiriHrdina]

This would be great. I've been waiting for them to finally come here for so long.

[Fuzzy McGillicuddy]

REM's website says Nov 17 at the Saddledome.

A friend of mine was a big REM fan during the band's early days. I remember listening to Radio Free Europe. That was 20 years ago.

Now I feel old.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Originally posted by kermitology@Aug 5 2004, 04:00 PM
Boy would that ever be cool if they came to the Dome. Monster was one of the first albums I bought as a kid. I would listen to REM any time it was on.

Man, I am old.

[nfotiu]

I was a huge REM fan for years, and then I saw them on their Monster tour. It was one of the most boring concerts I've ever seen. And one of the most expensive. Our tickets were in the $150 range for their Gorge in George concert (Best outdoor venue in the world IMO). Meanwhile U2 was selling tickets for $45 that same year. Selling tickets for that much seemed to go against everything I thought they were about. I was so turned off by their uninspired performance and high ticket prices, that I can't really say I've ever enjoyed listening to one of their songs since.

[looooob]

Originally posted by Fuzzy McGillicuddy@Aug 5 2004, 10:42 AM
REM's website says Nov 17 at the Saddledome.

A friend of mine was a big REM fan during the band's early days. I remember listening to Radio Free Europe. That was 20 years ago.

Now I feel old.

thanks . that's obviously a recent update as a I just checked an hour ago

this is a situation where the opening act could be very interesting also

I'll take nfotiu's post as fair warning, but I"m still pumped

[josef]

i saw them last year outdoor in munich and it was really awesome
if somebody of you has the chance to go you should defintely do it!!!

[kermitology]

The perks of being a Flames employee just keep coming! Wooo hoo!

[looooob]

Originally posted by Displaced Flames fan+Aug 5 2004, 10:48 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Displaced Flames fan @ Aug 5 2004, 10:48 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-kermitology@Aug 5 2004, 04:00 PM
Boy would that ever be cool if they came to the Dome. Monster was one of the first albums I bought as a kid. I would listen to REM any time it was on.

Man, I am old. [/b][/quote]
yes you are

my first recollection of r.e.m was seeing them on David Letterman circa 1983 performing (the then un-named) So. central rain

[Deelow]

Where's the Edmonton date?
Does Edmonton rank below Thunder Bay? I guess so. :P

[Displaced Flames fan]

Originally posted by looooob@Aug 5 2004, 05:11 PM

yes you are

my first recollection of r.e.m was seeing them on David Letterman circa 1983 performing (the then un-named) So. central rain

You were on board before me, and before most REM fans I would imagine. I was firmly on board the very first time I heard "The One I Love" which was the first REM song I heard that I knew was REM. I worked back from there. I love everything they did until Monster.

The old stuff is the best though.....Green and back.

[looooob]

Originally posted by Displaced Flames fan+Aug 5 2004, 12:08 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Displaced Flames fan @ Aug 5 2004, 12:08 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-looooob@Aug 5 2004, 05:11 PM

yes you are

my first recollection of r.e.m was seeing them on David Letterman circa 1983 performing (the then un-named) So. central rain

You were on board before me, and before most REM fans I would imagine. I was firmly on board the very first time I heard "The One I Love" which was the first REM song I heard that I knew was REM. I worked back from there. I love everything they did until Monster.

The old stuff is the best though.....Green and back. [/b][/quote]
well if I'm being honest I didn't quite pick up the ball then

I was only 13. I happened to be up late watching TV (why I'm not sure), and thought 'wow, cool song'

but of course I didn't know how to find stuff that wasn't on mainstream radio...so I went back to listening to the Police, Men at Work and Split Enz

I got on board full time, like you, circa document

I think they've got great albums throughout their career with Murmur, Life's Rich Pageant, Document, Green, Automatic and Reveal probably my favorites...although I like them all

'at my most beautiful' from Up was our wedding song

[Reggie Dunlop]

I saw then first on that old Mike Bezzeg Community Cable Show (the local equivalent to Waynes World back when). They played MacEwan Hall I believe circa 1983-84.

Remember the Letterman appearance too.

[hah]

Originally posted by Reggie Dunlop@Aug 5 2004, 12:21 PM
I saw then first on that old Mike Bezzeg Community Cable Show (the local equivalent to Waynes World back when).

Good old FM Moving Pictures, Mike Bezzeg and James Muretich.

The first reguler music video show in Calgary.

I saw REM in Vancouver 94.

I liked their older stuff.

[looooob]

the remHQ website seems to imply tickets are already onsale, which would appear highly unlikely if not impossible

however if anyone hears anything about ticket sales that I somehow miss, please let me know

[BlackArcher101]

Sweet. At first I was p*ssed off that I would be missing it.... then someone mentioned Thunder Bay. Thank God!!!

Thunder Bay pulls through for once.

[Dirty Mr. Clean]

My Wife will be very, very happy that they play in Calgary.

[Deelow]

Was he the bald guy with the moustache?

[looooob]

cool graphic/logo for the upcoming NA tour on the website:
New York, LA, Toronto....CALGARY? Winnipeg? Uncasville CT? Thunderbay?