Cheap Trick Magical Mystery Tour California State Fair

[Hatchets Molly]

I haven't been to Blossom since the 80s and have no desire to again for the right reasons you mention. It probably is the same today as 40 years ago for parking and the backroads to get there. I'll take a theater or arena show anytime.

[tooth]

I was thinking of attending as well, but haven't bought tix yet. Seats are around $70, as of right now, GA $35. After watching that vid, I'm leaning no.
Have you been before? If so, what are your thoughts on MGM Fenway?

I paid 55 for floor. I was supposed to see Priest there but it fell through at the last minute. This will be my first time. I’m hoping to see Marvelous 3 there in November. Have you been yet?

I have & I've sat/stood several different places. While I still may go, I'm looking forward to your review.

What are your thoughts on MGM Fenway?

[EzyRider]

I never really understood Cheap Trick, they just don't do it for me. I can think of a zillion other bands I'd rather see. Maybe they literally live up to their name?

[BernieTaupson]

They’re a weird band. Half young guys who look like they should be in a band and half old nerd guys. Some really good songs and a load of totally forgettable shit. Guitarist seems to think he’s Steve Martin and runs around doing goofy shit that only he thinks is funny. Drummer (before they unceremoniously dumped him) looked like a chainsmoking computer repair guy who has a lot of hidden hard drives somewhere.

[Bono Nettencourt]

Some really good songs and a load of totally forgettable shit.

Doesn't that describe most bands?

But with you on the looks deal. A band with those 2 weirdos would've never made it on MTV.

[BernieTaupson]

Some really good songs and a load of totally forgettable shit.

Doesn't that describe most bands?

Nah, most have a baseline of okay stuff and some high water marks. Cheap Trick has some high water marks and a bunch of garbage!

Look at their most recent show :

https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/cheap-tr ... b674a.html

75% garbage!

They’re not even playing a bunch of their best songs. They don’t seem to be able to separate the wheat from the chaff.

[Bono Nettencourt]

That's a pretty typical setlist, IDK what else you'd want/expect.

[RicksPickWrangler]

Some really good songs and a load of totally forgettable shit.

Doesn't that describe most bands?

Nah, most have a baseline of okay stuff and some high water marks. Cheap Trick has some high water marks and a bunch of garbage!

Look at their most recent show :

https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/cheap-tr ... b674a.html

75% garbage!

They’re not even playing a bunch of their best songs. They don’t seem to be able to separate the wheat from the chaff.

As a big CT fan that set list isn't bad. I could do without "In The Streets" and "Jump In The Fire". Don't care for "The Flame" but among fans of the band I'm in the minority. If I made the set lists I'd slot in "Hot Love" and "Give It Away".

[VincesGarterbelt]

They’re a weird band. Half young guys who look like they should be in a band and half old nerd guys. Some really good songs and a load of totally forgettable shit. Guitarist seems to think he’s Steve Martin and runs around doing goofy shit that only he thinks is funny. Drummer (before they unceremoniously dumped him) looked like a chainsmoking computer repair guy who has a lot of hidden hard drives somewhere.

I really like a lot of their music but I agree about Rick Nielsen’s schtick. Feels like they or at least he tried really hard to make it a “thing”. Like AC/DC had Angus in his school boy strip show and hopped around like a maniac. KISS had Gene Simmons spit blood and stick his tongue out. I just don’t know if Rick Nielsens quirky nerd guy act caught on. I’ve never heard anyone say “man the concert was great, did you see Nick Nielsen bug out his eyes and act like he got electrocuted “. Maybe the die hard can correct me. But man do they have some really great songs.