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[Harkstone]

Surely I am not the only person who reads Amanda's Myspace blogs in their entirety.

From her most recent one, this:

"conversations about the end of the world in a bar with the staff from the bongo club after seeing the group 1927 create the most incredible fusion of film and performance i've yet seen.
true genius; i am determined to get them to come open up for the dolls this winter: http://www.myspace.com/1927cabaretmostcurious"

Open for the Dolls this Winter?

Is there a Winter tour in the making?
I was hoping for Fall or Winter tour all year.
Anyone know?

[fairytalevegas]

Doubt it- B's going on tour with another band October-December.

[dj50tonhamster]

I saw it. My guess is that it'll be an Australasian tour. I think Amanda said something about going back there in a few months. That said, I could be wrong, and even if she did say it, plans can change.

[SisterDesire]

I read that too and was afraid to ask...... just the thought of it made me too happy.  However, I do agree with Doug's opinion.......sadly

[lentower]

winter is not over until 21 march 2008 ...

[Liz]

winter is over until 21 march 2008 ...

indeed. I think the word winter was definitely meant to be used in the broader sense...because I dont forsee a dolls tour before 07 ends.

[Niels]

Doubt it- B's going on tour with another band October-December.

winter only starts near the end of december though, so it's perfectly possible.

[danaXXanachronism]

i was looking at that too... and hoping. haha.

[Johanna]

I hope they tour once more before I leave to live in Oregon next fall... I would love to see tham at Bimbo's 365 in San Fran again! That was such an idea venue and the show was great! Argh I can't wait! I wasn't able to make the True Colors tour. :'(

[music box]

it would be nice but i doubt it.

[heartstringz]

I saw it. My guess is that it'll be an Australasian tour. I think Amanda said something about going back there in a few months. That said, I could be wrong, and even if she did say it, plans can change.

Amanda wrote that in the Australian Tour thread on the old Shadowbox.  I certainly hope it's true because I'd love to see her/them again.  It'd be awesome if Brian was able to come as well.

[idontcare]

 I usually assume that solo records are followed by solo tours. Which makes sense iwth brian touring elsewhere

[lentower]

I usually assume that solo records are followed by solo tours. Which makes sense iwth brian touring elsewhere

brian announced dates with jesse malin end this year.

amanda's solo album is due next spring.

gives quite a few months for a joint tour ...

one wonders if there will be a true colors two in 2007,
and if the dolls will be invited again ...

.

[music box]

one wonders if there will be a dolls tour in 2008 at all.

the playgirl interview with amanda that was posted on myspace gave little hope to her and brian playing together anytime soon.
at least that's how i see it.

[BATTEREDxBRIDExLUVR!]

A third album has been practically confirmed. Even if it's not this winter, the Dolls ARE going on tour again.

[music box]

i'm sure they'll tour again sometime, i just don't see it being anytime soon.

[Amanda Palmer]

au contraire.

we're putting together an epic, two-week new years tour.

new england and slightly beyond.

[fairytalevegas]

au contraire.

we're putting together an epic, two-week new years tour.

new england and slightly beyond.

Crap, that's probably the only time I'm taking an out of States vacation in a long time. To a place where all you can do is sit at the beach. And I hate sun... and water.

Oh well, hopefully I can go but if not have an awesome time without me!

[SisterDesire]

OK, MY NIGHT HAS BEEN MADE !!!!!!!!! So Glad that I got out of bed to check my inbox !!!!!!!!!!!

[Rob]

au contraire.

we're putting together an epic, two-week new years tour.

new england and slightly beyond.

Does slightly beyond include California?

[dj50tonhamster]

Does slightly beyond include California?

Shaddup. The Dolls are always on the West Coast for New Year's. Us East Coast types need some love. I mean, c'mon, how can you expect us to see them less than, like, 30 times every year? Stop being so demanding!

[Rob]

Don't make me come over there...do you know how maddening it is to watch these posts go by every other weekend...

"Oh, the Dolls are playing in my bathtub tonight, we just decided it would be fun.  You should all come over!" 

"Oh it's my birthday, come celebrate with me."

 

"Oh, Jason's in town.  We're going to play a little one-off."

"Ben thought it would be a great Idea to just jam a little."


All I want is The Dolls in my Kitchen and/or dining room for some chocolate fucking zucchini cake or a Turkey leg and cranberry sauce or something.  Is that so wrong?

You Doug! 

You shut up!

[dj50tonhamster]

You shut up!

I know you are but what am I?   

[SisterDesire]

Doug...... you, me........ pink boas.... I can see it now !!!!!!!

[dj50tonhamster]

Doug...... you, me........ pink boas.... I can see it now !!!!!!!

Sounds good. I was planning on heading up that way anyway for New Year's. I think Amanda just wants to show how much she cares about me. 

[BATTEREDxBRIDExLUVR!]

I'm so excited, I'd love to hear new stuff like Titanic and I Believe in Airplanes.

[SisterDesire]

Goddamn, I am so excited !!!!  I'm sure that I will not be getting any sleep tonight !!!!

[SepiaStatueEsque]

I REALLY hope that slightly beyond includes Michigan because...Michigan doesn't get much Doll's love...ever. It would make my new years.

[lentower]

au contraire.

we're putting together an epic, two-week new years tour.

new england and slightly beyond.

amanda

what's a nice 1st day of october present!
(though any day would be great!)

the playgirl interview with amanda that was posted on myspace gave little hope to her and brian playing together anytime soon.

according to the post on live-journal, the playgirl interview was in the august 2007 issue, which means it was given around a half-year ago ...

Goddamn, I am so excited !!!!  I'm sure that I will not be getting any sleep tonight !!!!

with visions of sugar plums and fairies, oops, ...

... doug, pink boas, amanda, brian, and who knows what they will be wearin' or playin' ...

... dancin' in your head

sleep well

[Mr. Anagrammatism]

Gee, if we had a nuclear winter this tour would be extended indefinitely! 

[Emaline]

au contraire.

we're putting together an epic, two-week new years tour.

new england and slightly beyond.

Thank yoooou!!!!!!!!

[SisterDesire]

HOORAY (dancing with my morning coffee................)

[Liz]

ooo hayley thank you for notifying me of this.

[Mandolin Rain]

woah. mindfuck.

[tonic pancake.]

awesome. 

[renegadeoptician]

My Interest is Piqued

[music box]

au contraire.

we're putting together an epic, two-week new years tour.

new england and slightly beyond.

slightly beyond meaning denver?

[Two Headed Boy]

Sigh..... I don't suppose 'slightly beyond' extends to SW UK?  :'(

[The Angel Raliel]

"new england and slightly beyond." ..................Olde England perhaps? you know we always make an effort!

[imaginary friend]

I REALLY hope that slightly beyond includes Michigan because...Michigan doesn't get much Doll's love...ever. It would make my new years.

Fo' real.
A & B - get your asses to tha D!

plur

[Goodbye-Umbrella]

I guess this means their not coming to aus...

[missedxme]

please please PLEASE come to aus
we need you
*cries*

[cradle]

au contraire.

we're putting together an epic, two-week new years tour.

new england and slightly beyond.

This is the only time I am grateful to have stayed in the NE region despite my better judgment and happiness. Looking forward to it!

[Musings]

If there is a New Year's event in NE, I will haul ass and be there.  Disguised as Michael Jordan, of course.

[Holmes]

darn new england getting all the fun.

come to england, not new england!

[music box]

i'm still voting for denver.

there's a lot of fun stuff to do there.

[imaginary friend]

Especially when you're dead.

plur

[poundofflesh]

Any chance of a Cleveland show during this epic tour of amazingness?

[largebadgers]

I mean, not to sound like everyone else suggesting where they live, but coming to Virginia would be sweet.  I mean, come on.  You have an album with our name but you still never come here.
Come on, kids.
You know you want to.

[such a classic girl]

I mean, not to sound like everyone else suggesting where they live, but coming to Virginia would be sweet.  I mean, come on.  You have an album with our name but you still never come here.
Come on, kids.
You know you want to.

here, here!
hear, hear?
one of the two.

[dj50tonhamster]

I mean, not to sound like everyone else suggesting where they live, but coming to Virginia would be sweet.  I mean, come on.  You have an album with our name but you still never come here.
Come on, kids.
You know you want to.

here, here!
hear, hear?
one of the two.

The latter, but it's all good.

C'mon, A&B! DC's nice and all but my basement would be so much cooler. I'll give you all 95% of the door proceeds, priority usage of the bathroom, and all the booze/tea/milk/whatever you can handle. Deal?

[Rob]

Dearest Doug,

I thought I told you to shut up.  They are coming to my house, to play in my dining room.  We will rejoice and celebrate with feasting and revelry.  They will have the pleasure of my company, and that will suffice as compensation.  Now, shut up.  If I have to tell you again, I'm going to be very upset.

Love,

Rob

[Musings]

Dearest Doug,

I thought I told you to shut up.  They are coming to my house, to play in my dining room.  We will rejoice and celebrate with feasting and revelry.  They will have the pleasure of my company, and that will suffice as compensation.  Now, shut up.  If I have to tell you again, I'm going to be very upset.

Love,

Rob

Best letter ever.  Although if they ever do come, Rob, I'm worried for you that you might break a hip out of all of the excitement.

[Mikki]

au contraire.

we're putting together an epic, two-week new years tour.

new england and slightly beyond.

Hey, remember you said you had a big St. Louis following. hint, hint.... But then again, I'll follow you guys there if I have to. 

[Holmes]

But then again, I'll follow you guys there if I have to. 

i will follow them into the dark....


sorry, couldn't resist! *sings*

[doritojoe89]

this tour should have an Atlanta date, correct?    i hope maybe even a Birmingham Alabama date  (the Alabama theater is nice)

[itevaporated]

Chicago/Milwaukee/both?

Somewhere uppermidwesty on a day I can drive that far. Because I figure there's no chance in hell you're coming out to the middle of bumbfucknowhere, Iowa. Because I wouldn't....

[Mandolin Rain]

Chicago/Milwaukee/both?

i'm really hoping for this too, since emily is from wisconsin, and maybe she might wanna be out here seeing family?

one could only hope.

[Cheddars Cousin]

Ooh, I'm from Wisconsin too!

[dj50tonhamster]

Dearest Doug,

I thought I told you to shut up.  They are coming to my house, to play in my dining room.  We will rejoice and celebrate with feasting and revelry.  They will have the pleasure of my company, and that will suffice as compensation.  Now, shut up.  If I have to tell you again, I'm going to be very upset.

Love,

Rob

(Oh man, how did I miss this one?)

Dearest Rob,

I know you are but what am I?

Love,
Doug

[zeller.press]

i'm still voting for denver.

there's a lot of fun stuff to do there.

I second this.

[music box]

i'm still voting for denver.

there's a lot of fun stuff to do there.

I second this.

all in favor?

[Y L I M E]

Seattle loves the Dresden Dolls <3
They should mostdefinately come here too.

[calebziaandcyn]

said it once and i'll say it again...new jersey loves you!

[Benny J M]

England loves you

[Holmes]

England loves you

I second this.

[meridiansheep]

England loves you

I second this.

England could love her with it's heart content. Question is, does Amanda love England.

Edit : do the dolls love england.

[Holmes]

England loves you

I second this.

England could love her with it's heart content. Question is, does Amanda love England.

Well, Amanda loves Edinburgh---but that's Scotland.
We gave Amanda the Smiths and Joy Division, so maybe!

[Y L I M E]

Seattle has the Space Needle. And Pike Place Market. And the lovely waterfront and Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe and other cool things. Like Jason Webley. And Estradasphere. And the Goodwill across the street from Club 608.

<333

[Goodbye-Umbrella]

well australia has sky pirates!

[Emaline]

said it once and i'll say it again...new jersey loves you!

I second that.

Because I live there and all.

[fairytalevegas]

said it once and i'll say it again...new jersey loves you!

I second that.

Because I live there and all.

The Dolls love NJ too. Lotsa cool people from here.

[SepiaStatueEsque]

Michigan is pretty cool too...and lonely...very very lonely...I think it misses the dolls...yep...it does.

[itevaporated]

Three votes for Wisconsin. And I've got at least 10 other people who would go. And those are just the people I know.... November of 06 was it? the last time the Dolls were in Milwaukee? And where was I? at school,  in Iowa. Boo me. Boo. What a silly notion- go to class.

[doritojoe89]

i believe Atlanta is the southern-most place they've played in the U.S.    so , they have to come lower on this tour...

[Mandolin Rain]

Three votes for Wisconsin. And I've got at least 10 other people who would go. And those are just the people I know.... November of 06 was it? the last time the Dolls were in Milwaukee? And where was I? at school,  in Iowa. Boo me. Boo. What a silly notion- go to class.

October 19, 2006.

There are TONS of people from Wisconsin that I know that i've MADE listen to the dolls that would fucking die if they came around this winter.  Also, a bunch of the brigaders from the last show already have new acts lined up : )

[itevaporated]

Three votes for Wisconsin. And I've got at least 10 other people who would go. And those are just the people I know.... November of 06 was it? the last time the Dolls were in Milwaukee? And where was I? at school,  in Iowa. Boo me. Boo. What a silly notion- go to class.

October 19, 2006.

There are TONS of people from Wisconsin that I know that i've MADE listen to the dolls that would fucking die if they came around this winter.  Also, a bunch of the brigaders from the last show already have new acts lined up : )

Aha. That's why I didn't make the voyage from school to home! Middle of homecoming week, and I happen to work in the theater. Homecoming begs for light designers. And. Um. I'm the only one .... ? Hooray middle of no where schools with no departments.


So anyway. It's been over a year. And I've never seen the Dolls so. Clearly, that means come to meeee.

[Mandolin Rain]

Three votes for Wisconsin. And I've got at least 10 other people who would go. And those are just the people I know.... November of 06 was it? the last time the Dolls were in Milwaukee? And where was I? at school,  in Iowa. Boo me. Boo. What a silly notion- go to class.

October 19, 2006.

There are TONS of people from Wisconsin that I know that i've MADE listen to the dolls that would fucking die if they came around this winter.  Also, a bunch of the brigaders from the last show already have new acts lined up : )

Aha. That's why I didn't make the voyage from school to home! Middle of homecoming week, and I happen to work in the theater. Homecoming begs for light designers. And. Um. I'm the only one .... ? Hooray middle of no where schools with no departments.


So anyway. It's been over a year. And I've never seen the Dolls so. Clearly, that means come to meeee.

whereabouts do you live in wisconsin?

[indeciSEAN]

...looks to me like the dates are popping up on the myspace and dolls calendar as of nowish.

happy halloween, indeed.

let the car pooling begin...

[shiningoogoodoll]

...looks to me like the dates are popping up on the myspace and dolls calendar as of nowish.

happy halloween, indeed.

let the car pooling begin...

yes yes yes fuckin' rock.
oh gosh i'm so excited!!! 

[fairytalevegas]

i'll be at the ny, no matter what it takes.

[itevaporated]

Three votes for Wisconsin. And I've got at least 10 other people who would go. And those are just the people I know.... November of 06 was it? the last time the Dolls were in Milwaukee? And where was I? at school,  in Iowa. Boo me. Boo. What a silly notion- go to class.

October 19, 2006.

There are TONS of people from Wisconsin that I know that i've MADE listen to the dolls that would fucking die if they came around this winter.  Also, a bunch of the brigaders from the last show already have new acts lined up : )

Aha. That's why I didn't make the voyage from school to home! Middle of homecoming week, and I happen to work in the theater. Homecoming begs for light designers. And. Um. I'm the only one .... ? Hooray middle of no where schools with no departments.


So anyway. It's been over a year. And I've never seen the Dolls so. Clearly, that means come to meeee.

whereabouts do you live in wisconsin?

I'm a Brookfield native- Tosa technically now.


AND a Chicago Date. Oh I'm so excited! On my schedule.

[Musings]

Yessssss.  There is a New Year's Eve show, and I will probably be able to make it to NYC.  Hmm, getting back from NYC will be interesting part.

[Harkstone]

Did I tell you or did I tell you.. "I know that Brian is touring into December but look for a Dolls tour late December into January".
And that the only city specifically mentioned at the time was Chicago.

My source was Brian but through a second party he was with at the time in Austin.

I've only met him a few times but on two significant occasions I have learned that he is a man of his word.

January 6th, The Pageant - St. Louis. Fuck yeah!

What more fun way to ring in the New Year than a Dresden Dolls tour?

hint: the question reveals the answer.



 

[Pacofish]

aww shit!  Awwww shit!  Balls in Dolltimore!  Balls in Dolltimore!!! woooheooooow!

[lupa]

wait, TWO shows on the 27th?  one in DC and one in baltimore?  they're planning to play dc with doors at 6:00 and then get to baltimore with doors at 10:15?  how is THAT gonna work?

[jupiter or japan]

Fuck, I was hoping for an Ohio date.

[Ecstasia]

I was so excited but, alas, no Pittsburgh.

[Rob]

This schedule is not complete.

My dining room is nowhere on it.

[cavedweller73]

Well, this bit of news has sure made MY day!  Count me in for St. Louis! I'm rallying up my troops right now.

 

It looks as though 2008 is going to be getting off to a perfect start!

[zeller.press]

this news totally made my day.
my laptop crashed with all my recent photography work,
but I'll see the dolls in atlanta!

[fairytalevegas]

Why is there no age info for the NY show?

[imaginary friend]

Detroit = 

Apparently.

plur

[music box]

no denver date.


burn.   

[fairytalevegas]

Why is there no age info for the NY show?

I emailed the venue:
There should not be any age regulation for the show. You should check back
closer to the day of the event when I will have the event order from the
promoter and can be more specific with you.

[___ampersand]

Calgary, Alberta is missing from your list of tour cities.
WE LOVE YOU TOO, DRESDEN DOLLS. WHERE'S OUR LOVE???

[Prescott]

Im SOOO excited!!!!!  Ill definitely be at the Atlanta show, possibly Birmingham too...

[My Two Innings]

In their recent email announcing the tour, Amanda says, "We've obviously fallen prey to the seven-year itch," and Brian says, "Simply put, this is going to be the last jaunt around the ol' tour track for us for quite some time."  Could this be more or less a farewell tour for the Dresden Dolls?

If so, I'm saddened but not totally surprised.  Ms. Palmer from time to time has referred to Mr. Viglione as "my drummer" and now refers to her current musical collaborators as "my new back-up band."  There's nothing wrong with being the lead dog, creatively, and she's never hidden her desire to be the alpha of the band, but I sometimes wonder if her collaborators see themselves in the same way.

Personally, I prefer the spare, theatrical sound of piano and drums that the Dresden Dolls have devised and continue to develop.  It's well-suited to the cabaret format, punk cabaret in particular, and serves to highlight and punctuate Amanda's brilliant lyrics.  At its best, it is simply the most raw nerve and pulse that two paired musicians can create live.  I love the whole concept, the whole presentation.

Better enjoy it while it lasts...

[BATTEREDxBRIDExLUVR!]

In their recent email announcing the tour, Amanda says, "We've obviously fallen prey to the seven-year itch," and Brian says, "Simply put, this is going to be the last jaunt around the ol' tour track for us for quite some time."  Could this be more or less a farewell tour for the Dresden Dolls?

If so, I'm saddened but not totally surprised.  Ms. Palmer from time to time has referred to Mr. Viglione as "my drummer" and now refers to her current musical collaborators as "my new back-up band."  There's nothing wrong with being the lead dog, creatively, and she's never hidden her desire to be the alpha of the band, but I sometimes wonder if her collaborators see themselves in the same way.

Personally, I prefer the spare, theatrical sound of piano and drums that the Dresden Dolls have devised and continue to develop.  It's well-suited to the cabaret format, punk cabaret in particular, and serves to highlight and punctuate Amanda's brilliant lyrics.  At its best, it is simply the most raw nerve and pulse that two paired musicians can create live.  I love the whole concept, the whole presentation.

Better enjoy it while it lasts...

I contemplated this, but decided that I don't think it's the end. Honestly, the thing is that they just simply are working on other things right now. Amanda is producing the album she's always dreamed of, and Brian is working with other bands and becoming the best drummer he can possibly be. The newsletter before last, they mentioned that there are old and new songs that are going to be recorded and released.

In fact, Amanda almost confirmed a third Dolls album in another thread, stating that a song called "Titanic" will probably be on the next Dolls CD. She also said that I Believe in Airplanes and North Chengtu will be performed with Brian. So Amanda has certainly not called it quits for the dolls, because she obviously has many more plans.

The Gardener, the Mouse and the Model, Boston, the Kill, and the Lovers Pt 1 have already been recorded.

The Dolls are not dead.

[Amanda Palmer]

never fear, not the end.
we're breaking so i can do this solo tour and then we're plotting album #3.

[My Two Innings]

Well, if that isn't awesomeness in a convenient eight-pack!  I'm relieved and thrilled (and you were right, arm is off!).

I know we m.f.'s get a little proprietary about you and the band, what we want to see you do, etc., but you are truly a class act for showing up publicly and interacting at the shows and on the 'Net the way that you do.  Even fielding critiques.  It's fun to have found a band again and get excited about it as I did when much younger doing college radio.  If I can get my nerve up, I may even risk some reinvolvement in right-brainitude inspired by you two & your collaborating coterie.  Thanks!

[music box]

now i'm just hoping amanda will make a pit stop in denver during a solo tour... since there is no winter stop.

[Musings]

So any possibilities that the New Year's Eve show can go until 7 in the morn'?  I'm trying to limit the number of hours my friends and I have to drunkenly wander the streets of NYC and risk getting attacked by other drunken Times Sq. people before catching a train back to where I'm from the next day.

Seriously though, has anyone gone to a DD New Year's show and could let me know what time approx. it ended?
(I know, I know, it'll be different, but I just want to get a sense)

[tanqgirl]

i saw the tour dates yesterday and i was having a shitty day...but then i saw that they're having a chicago show!!!!! i'll be home during winter so im excited!!!

and it's even better b/c i should be getting the tickets as a christmas present form my bf!!! yay!!! there's nothing better then seeing amanda and brian, then seeing them with my bf!!! that will be the best day of my year!!!

[Mikki]

Ok, is there anyone who is going to be at more than one concert?  We are planning on going to Baltimore, Philly, Boston, NY, Chicago and STL.

Just curious if anyone is planning the same thing. If so, I'll be seeing you!

[Pacofish]

Lupa, 6th & I St Synagogue is just down New York Ave.  they'll hop on 295 and be in Baltimore in an hour.  Looks like there's no opening act for DC, and besides, there's an early emo show at the Ram's Head Live! in Baltimore the same night.  Now you know the Dolls have made it to the top, they're finally the ones shoving the early show crowd out the doors!

Mikki I'm definitely going to be at Baltimore and Philly, probably DC, and maybe Durham, NC.  I'm sure there will be roll calls starting up soon.

[Emaline]

So any possibilities that the New Year's Eve show can go until 7 in the morn'?  I'm trying to limit the number of hours my friends and I have to drunkenly wander the streets of NYC and risk getting attacked by other drunken Times Sq. people before catching a train back to where I'm from the next day.

Seriously though, has anyone gone to a DD New Year's show and could let me know what time approx. it ended?
(I know, I know, it'll be different, but I just want to get a sense)

Agreed, because if you don't make the 1.40 train back to NJ, you're stranded until after 5 am...
I went into NYC last year for New Year's and it was a lot of fun, but I ended up sitting around Penn Station for a few hours for a train. As long as you have people to hang out with, it's ok. Just don't fall asleep!

[Holmes]

Damn, why wasn't i born and raised in America?


they have all the fun.
Come to England, so many a fan can die happy.

[Musings]

Maybe we should organize a train station DD after-party?  *grin*

[JennieJ]

So any possibilities that the New Year's Eve show can go until 7 in the morn'?  I'm trying to limit the number of hours my friends and I have to drunkenly wander the streets of NYC and risk getting attacked by other drunken Times Sq. people before catching a train back to where I'm from the next day.

Seriously though, has anyone gone to a DD New Year's show and could let me know what time approx. it ended?
(I know, I know, it'll be different, but I just want to get a sense)

Agreed, because if you don't make the 1.40 train back to NJ, you're stranded until after 5 am...
I went into NYC last year for New Year's and it was a lot of fun, but I ended up sitting around Penn Station for a few hours for a train. As long as you have people to hang out with, it's ok. Just don't fall asleep!

Amtrak has late night trains. You would have to plan in advance, and it's more expensive than NJ transit, but it's also a MUCH nicer train. Just a thought.

[fairytalevegas]

i'm just gonna find someone's house to crash at. i know like 5 people going so far and one of them must have a couch. or floor.

[Musings]

So any possibilities that the New Year's Eve show can go until 7 in the morn'?  I'm trying to limit the number of hours my friends and I have to drunkenly wander the streets of NYC and risk getting attacked by other drunken Times Sq. people before catching a train back to where I'm from the next day.

Seriously though, has anyone gone to a DD New Year's show and could let me know what time approx. it ended?
(I know, I know, it'll be different, but I just want to get a sense)

Agreed, because if you don't make the 1.40 train back to NJ, you're stranded until after 5 am...
I went into NYC last year for New Year's and it was a lot of fun, but I ended up sitting around Penn Station for a few hours for a train. As long as you have people to hang out with, it's ok. Just don't fall asleep!

Amtrak has late night trains. You would have to plan in advance, and it's more expensive than NJ transit, but it's also a MUCH nicer train. Just a thought.

Hmm.  I just might do this.  I think there is one train I could take, but it might mean leaving a little early depending on the end time of the concert.  I talked to my older brother and he wasn't too fond of the idea of two college-aged girls wandering around NYC on New Year's until sunrise, which is probably warranted concern.

Or -- let's party in until 6 in the morn' in the ballroom.  Please?  I'll provide really toxic cheap vodka in water bottles.  Or water in water bottles, depending on your tastes.

[meridiansheep]

Had they have extended "beyond" to England, I'd be happy. I'd also be brigading and I'd be quite happy for you guys too.
Congratulations to the lucky ones.
Okay, I need sleep.
Today wasn't a good day.

[such a classic girl]

Lupa, 6th & I St Synagogue is just down New York Ave.  they'll hop on 295 and be in Baltimore in an hour.  Looks like there's no opening act for DC, and besides, there's an early emo show at the Ram's Head Live! in Baltimore the same night.  Now you know the Dolls have made it to the top, they're finally the ones shoving the early show crowd out the doors!

Mikki I'm definitely going to be at Baltimore and Philly, probably DC, and maybe Durham, NC.  I'm sure there will be roll calls starting up soon.

will you be at the norfolk show? me wants to see paco again!

[Pacofish]

no, probably not, because it's a sunday night.  I might fly down for the NC show just because I want to see Two Ton Boa.  They're insane.

[such a classic girl]

aw, bummer!

[KittKat]

No California???



WE ARE SAD.

[cavedweller73]

On the subject of going to multiple shows, I considered going to the Chicago show too, but time and money restrictions just won't allow for it. But, if they weren't playing St. Louis or anywhere closer to where I am, I'd be heading up there, for sure.

It's going to be a fantastic show. The last couple of days, I've been checking out as much stuff as I can on Two Ton Boa and I must say that I'm very impressed. Like Paco said, they look to be pretty insane, in a good way. I've also been looking up lots of sound and video clips of Meow Meow too and....WOW!!! Very cool stuff indeed! It's defiantly going to be an amazing night! I can't wait!!! 

[dj50tonhamster]

Could this be more or less a farewell tour for the Dresden Dolls?

I don't think so. Both of them have their projects they're working on, and they need time to play. I mean, I suppose this could be the end. You never know. But, I'm sure they'll press on for their own reasons.

Looks like there's no opening act for DC,

I'm pretty sure MM will be opening both DC and Baltimore, per the calendar page. Lumi definitely won't make it, per Sxip himself. Time constraints due to the tight schedule. I was kind of hoping MM would do DC and Lumi would do Baltimore since there'd be more time to clear the stage. Alas, t'is not the case.

Now you know the Dolls have made it to the top, they're finally the ones shoving the early show crowd out the doors!

I just hope the show doesn't get canceled! The reason a lot of bands don't play DC and Baltimore on the same tour is because ticket sales tend to get cannibalized in one city (usually Baltimore) or the other. Maybe the early/late deal will help. In any event, I'm excited about the synagogue show. A friend went to see Devendra Banhart there last month. He said it was quite special.

[fairytalevegas]

Could this be more or less a farewell tour for the Dresden Dolls?

I don't think so. Both of them have their projects they're working on, and they need time to play. I mean, I suppose this could be the end. You never know. But, I'm sure they'll press on for their own reasons.

never fear, not the end.
we're breaking so i can do this solo tour and then we're plotting album #3.

[dj50tonhamster]

Yeah, I saw that. I was just speaking for myself. I never buy it when there's talk of a breakup. Everybody gets back together eventually for one reason or another. (This assumes a breakup is even in the cards, which I don't buy.)

[lentower]

Does slightly beyond include California?

Shaddup. The Dolls are always on the West Coast for New Year's. Us East Coast types need some love. I mean, c'mon, how can you expect us to see them less than, like, 30 times every year? Stop being so demanding!

doug:

do you feel the love now for east-coast types?

nyc on new years eve, can't be any more east coast!

; - } i'm being a wee bit unfair here - doug was poking fun at rob, in the quoted post

.

[SisterDesire]

INDEED, Len ..... and I will finally be getting to meet you then !!!!

[lentower]

INDEED, Len ..... and I will finally be getting to meet you then !!!!

was waiting for you to point this out  ; - }
unless we also both hit the orpheum in boston

i'm looking forward to meeting you and your amazing husband! 
(please "drag" him along!!!)

[BATTEREDxBRIDExLUVR!]

does anyone know exactly what time tickets go on sale?

[fairytalevegas]

does anyone know exactly what time tickets go on sale?

7th. and 14th. in the newsletter.

[BATTEREDxBRIDExLUVR!]

does anyone know exactly what time tickets go on sale?

7th. and 14th. in the newsletter.

nono, like the time. like midnight, or 10 AM, or not

[Musings]

So anyone want to help me out with making a decision of Boston vs. NYC?  (Assuming I can't do both, which is what is most likely)

This is what I have so far --

NYC: (+++++) freakin New Year's Eve show, (-) cost of ticket, (-) cost of train, (-) maybe having to leave early b/c of train, (-) wandering around NYC during New Year's trying to catch or wait for train and possibly being swarmed by drunken people while possibly drunken

Boston: (+) no train, (+) not crazy New Year's, (+) hometown loving, (+) lesser cost of ticket, (---) not New Year's show, (-) further away

[BATTEREDxBRIDExLUVR!]

So anyone want to help me out with making a decision of Boston vs. NYC?  (Assuming I can't do both, which is what is most likely)

This is what I have so far --

NYC: (+++++) freakin New Year's Eve show, (-) cost of ticket, (-) cost of train, (-) maybe having to leave early b/c of train, (-) wandering around NYC during New Year's trying to catch or wait for train and possibly being swarmed by drunken people while possibly drunken

Boston: (+) no train, (+) not crazy New Year's, (+) hometown loving, (+) lesser cost of ticket, (---) not New Year's show, (-) further away

By your +/-s, they both scored 1. I vote Boston.

[fairytalevegas]

So anyone want to help me out with making a decision of Boston vs. NYC?  (Assuming I can't do both, which is what is most likely)

This is what I have so far --

NYC: (+++++) freakin New Year's Eve show, (-) cost of ticket, (-) cost of train, (-) maybe having to leave early b/c of train, (-) wandering around NYC during New Year's trying to catch or wait for train and possibly being swarmed by drunken people while possibly drunken

Boston: (+) no train, (+) not crazy New Year's, (+) hometown loving, (+) lesser cost of ticket, (---) not New Year's show, (-) further away

NYE has me!

[doritojoe89]

YESSS!!    BIRMINGHAM AND ATLANTA!!!!

THE SOUTH SHALL RISE AGAIN!!!  haha  lol...

[dj50tonhamster]

does anyone know exactly what time tickets go on sale?

7th. and 14th. in the newsletter.

nono, like the time. like midnight, or 10 AM, or not

Tickets at TM usually go on sale at 10 AM or noon local time. I'm guessing the Dolls will also sell tickets here but nothing's listed yet. (Before somebody asks, yes, the link is legit. I just don't know if they'll have anything this time around.)

[fairytalevegas]

does anyone know exactly what time tickets go on sale?

7th. and 14th. in the newsletter.

nono, like the time. like midnight, or 10 AM, or not

Tickets at TM usually go on sale at 10 AM or noon local time. I'm guessing the Dolls will also sell tickets here but nothing's listed yet. (Before somebody asks, yes, the link is legit. I just don't know if they'll have anything this time around.)

I just signed up for the ticketmaster alert thing, so I'll know an hour ahead via text.

[Emaline]

does anyone know exactly what time tickets go on sale?

7th. and 14th. in the newsletter.

nono, like the time. like midnight, or 10 AM, or not

Tickets at TM usually go on sale at 10 AM or noon local time. I'm guessing the Dolls will also sell tickets here but nothing's listed yet. (Before somebody asks, yes, the link is legit. I just don't know if they'll have anything this time around.)

I just signed up for the ticketmaster alert thing, so I'll know an hour ahead via text.

TM says Friday the 9th at 12 pm.

[Musings]

So anyone want to help me out with making a decision of Boston vs. NYC?  (Assuming I can't do both, which is what is most likely)

This is what I have so far --

NYC: (+++++) freakin New Year's Eve show, (-) cost of ticket, (-) cost of train, (-) maybe having to leave early b/c of train, (-) wandering around NYC during New Year's trying to catch or wait for train and possibly being swarmed by drunken people while possibly drunken

Boston: (+) no train, (+) not crazy New Year's, (+) hometown loving, (+) lesser cost of ticket, (---) not New Year's show, (-) further away

By your +/-s, they both scored 1. I vote Boston.

NYE has me!

In sum, you guys are totally unhelpful.  *grin*  Who has gone to a New Year's show and can tell me whether I'm giving too many/too little plusses there?

[Emaline]

So anyone want to help me out with making a decision of Boston vs. NYC?  (Assuming I can't do both, which is what is most likely)

This is what I have so far --

NYC: (+++++) freakin New Year's Eve show, (-) cost of ticket, (-) cost of train, (-) maybe having to leave early b/c of train, (-) wandering around NYC during New Year's trying to catch or wait for train and possibly being swarmed by drunken people while possibly drunken

Boston: (+) no train, (+) not crazy New Year's, (+) hometown loving, (+) lesser cost of ticket, (---) not New Year's show, (-) further away

By your +/-s, they both scored 1. I vote Boston.

NYE has me!

In sum, you guys are totally unhelpful.  *grin*  Who has gone to a New Year's show and can tell me whether I'm giving too many/too little plusses there?

Look at it this way... how many chances will you have to see the Dolls on New Year's?

[Musings]

^^^
I know, I know, and this is why I'm considering the NYC show at all.  But the craziness of having to catch a train at 3 AM while New York is crazy may stop me from going in the end.

Argh.  I'm so indecisive on such things.

[itevaporated]

hence your username?


though, if I had the choice, I would probably try to hit up the Boston show, because it's Boston, their launching pad/home and gigs at "home" just have completely different lives, even if it's the exact same set list as the night before....

[lentower]

^^^
I know, I know, and this is why I'm considering the NYC show at all.  But the craziness of having to catch a train at 3 AM while New York is crazy may stop me from going in the end.

i suspect there are any number of people who would
hang out with you after the show until you get on the train

hasn't someone already mentioned an after-party in penn central?

[Musings]

^^^
I know, I know, and this is why I'm considering the NYC show at all.  But the craziness of having to catch a train at 3 AM while New York is crazy may stop me from going in the end.

i suspect there are any number of people who would
hang out with you after the show until you get on the train

hasn't someone already mentioned an after-party in penn central?

That would be me who mentioned an after-party.  *grin*

[Kovacs]

The NY show in SD didn't last too long past midnight. But the dolls weren't the headliners.

This calls for another "I'm so going to make it out there" (and never actually do) moment.

[Emaline]

^^^
I know, I know, and this is why I'm considering the NYC show at all.  But the craziness of having to catch a train at 3 AM while New York is crazy may stop me from going in the end.

i suspect there are any number of people who would
hang out with you after the show until you get on the train

hasn't someone already mentioned an after-party in penn central?

That would be me who mentioned an after-party.  *grin*

I'll definitely be up for drinking coffee and hanging out under the big departure board!

[lentower]

^^^
I know, I know, and this is why I'm considering the NYC show at all.  But the craziness of having to catch a train at 3 AM while New York is crazy may stop me from going in the end.

i suspect there are any number of people who would
hang out with you after the show until you get on the train

hasn't someone already mentioned an after-party in penn central?

That would be me who mentioned an after-party.  *grin*

I'll definitely be up for drinking coffee and hanging out under the big departure board!

there might be a semi-official after-party somewhere
there was after True Colors @ Radio City Music Hall in NYC

even so, i be happy to hang out in Penn Station afterwards
if that gets some of you to come to the concert
there is even some neat public art, i could show people,
{at least, i think it's neat ; - }

[BATTEREDxBRIDExLUVR!]

^^^
I know, I know, and this is why I'm considering the NYC show at all.  But the craziness of having to catch a train at 3 AM while New York is crazy may stop me from going in the end.

i suspect there are any number of people who would
hang out with you after the show until you get on the train

hasn't someone already mentioned an after-party in penn central?

That would be me who mentioned an after-party.  *grin*

I'll definitely be up for drinking coffee and hanging out under the big departure board!

there might be a semi-official after-party somewhere
there was after True Colors @ Radio City Music Hall in NYC

even so, i be happy to hang out in Penn Station afterwards
if that gets some of you to come to the concert
there is even some neat public art, i could show people,
(at least, i think it's neat ; - }

*grabs onto Musings' left arm, tugs towards Boston*

[Musings]

Fuck you all, you are making this more difficult than it was before.  I mean, love you all, which is why it is difficult.

I think there is only one way to resolve this: *summoning my inner Amanda Palmer*

WWAPD?

*I shall let you know in a few days.  And also whether I still have eyebrows or not in the aftermath.

[lentower]

Fuck you all, you are making this more difficult than it was before.  I mean, love you all, which is why it is difficult.

I think there is only one way to resolve this: *summoning my inner Amanda Palmer*

WWAPD?

*I shall let you know in a few days.  And also whether I still have eyebrows or not in the aftermath.

my intent was just to widen your choice space,
not encourage you one way or the other

apologies, if i'm complicating your life!

[Musings]

The NY show in SD didn't last too long past midnight. But the dolls weren't the headliners.

This calls for another "I'm so going to make it out there" (and never actually do) moment.

Oh, are you considering coming?  That would be exciting... we could be in the same general vicinity and hide from each other again.

[Cait.Beck!]

What sucks is trying to decide what to do..

I'm old enough, responsible and capable of getting myself where I need to be for all the shows
but not old enough to just to go without clearing it past my parents.
and the holidays make it super hard to get everywhere because my family lives in pittsburgh.. where as living in philly puts me at a good cornerstone...

I have people I could stay with in all the towns but.. my parents probably wouldnt approve..

its annoying, i nearly wish i was the type of person that could guilt-freely disregard my parents and do as I please

If it wasnt the holidays and my last year home my mom would be cool enough to take me.. but that kills the part of me wanting to do it by myself and bunk with people..
): ohhh the conflicts of youth.
I need a bit of time to plan all this out (:

[doritojoe89]

i want to sign up for the text alert thingy...
         but i can't find the dresden dolls anywhere on ticketmaster....
                 ....help ?

[tanqgirl]

*sad face* am i really the only person on the box that's going to chicago?? that makes me kinda sad

[fairytalevegas]

*sad face* am i really the only person on the box that's going to chicago?? that makes me kinda sad

i THINK mandolinrain's going... and she's just plain awesome.

[Musings]

I have accessed both my inner Amanda and my inner money budgeter.

My eyebrows remain, but I have a strange thirst for Jack Daniels.

It looks like it will be Boston... and of course I will confirm once I have ordered tickets.

I'll be sad to miss out on New Year's but it's just not meant to be.  Take lots of photos for me, MASS.

[fairytalevegas]

I have accessed both my inner Amanda and my inner money budgeter.

My eyebrows remain, but I have a strange thirst for Jack Daniels.

It looks like it will be Boston... and of course I will confirm once I have ordered tickets.

I'll be sad to miss out on New Year's but it's just not meant to be.  Take lots of photos for me, MASS.

Like you even have to ask...

[doritojoe89]

shouldn't tickets have gone on sale today (the 7th)    i'm getting worried...

[JennieJ]

shouldn't tickets have gone on sale today (the 7th)    i'm getting worried...

Not until noon EST

[doritojoe89]

oh.. sorry...  two hours to go!

edit..

i don't know my time zones...lol   it's really just thirty minutes...

[Musings]

Tick-tock, tick-tock.

Good luck, everyone, in getting the seats you want in the venues you want.

Unless they are the seats I want.

[doritojoe89]

I just got my Birmingham and Atlanta tickets..

it's WillCall only i guess..   

i've never had willcall tickets...   

so all i need to do the night of the show is get there early to get them at the window?

[shiningoogoodoll]

bah i don't remember the orpheum theater...but what's better, center rear or just right and left of the stage (not orchestra)?

[Musings]

shininggoogoodoll look at the venue map on ticketmaster:

http://www.ticketmaster.com/seatingchart/8318/1827

i think this might be helpful, and correct.

I could be wrong.

I don't care -- I have tickets.

[cavedweller73]

I just got my tickets for the St. Louis show! Yes, doritojoe89, when you get tickets through that site, it's will call only. That saves a little money on the pointless fees that Ticketmaster charges. Like you said, just get to the show a little early and pick them up at the window. I usually make sure to have a copy of the receipt with me JUST in case, but I've never had to use it.

[JennieJ]

My father just called to tell me he bought us 4 tickets for the Boston show, lol! Have I mentioned my parents are nuts ? Anyway, he got good seats, so I'm glad he jumped on it.  See ya on the 29th! (LC row KK, FYI..yay Dad!)

[shiningoogoodoll]

shininggoogoodoll look at the venue map on ticketmaster:

http://www.ticketmaster.com/seatingchart/8318/1827

i think this might be helpful, and correct.

I could be wrong.

I don't care -- I have tickets.

yeah, and i'm pretty sure you have amazing ones at that. i got on right at 12 and all of the left/right center orchestra tickets were sold out already.

i'm center rear, row H, seats 201 and 202. 'twas the best i could get. ahh i can't believe i'm officially going! *grin*

[zeller.press]

I just got my Birmingham and Atlanta tickets..

it's WillCall only i guess..   

i've never had willcall tickets...   

so all i need to do the night of the show is get there early to get them at the window?

I thought Atlanta and Tampa weren't on sale until the 14th?!

[Musings]

shininggoogoodoll look at the venue map on ticketmaster:

http://www.ticketmaster.com/seatingchart/8318/1827

i think this might be helpful, and correct.

I could be wrong.

I don't care -- I have tickets.

yeah, and i'm pretty sure you have amazing ones at that. i got on right at 12 and all of the left/right center orchestra tickets were sold out already.

i'm center rear, row H, seats 201 and 202. 'twas the best i could get. ahh i can't believe i'm officially going! *grin*

High five, babe!  See you there.  [I'm a little giddy right now]

[shiningoogoodoll]

High five, babe!  See you there.  [I'm a little giddy right now]

*high fives*
i'm all sorts of giddy. i've been walking around with a huge grin plastered on my face. i should do that more often. people look at you funny =)

I just got my Birmingham and Atlanta tickets..

it's WillCall only i guess..   

i've never had willcall tickets...   

so all i need to do the night of the show is get there early to get them at the window?

Just pick the tickets up when you get there and you should be all set. Though sometimes the line for will call can be long, so just give yourself enough time before the show.
Will call is a good thing - it means no shipping fees. Lucky you.

[SisterDesire]

Hooray !!!!  Phili, Boston and NYC !!!!!!

[Bort]

No California???



WE ARE

SAD.

YES!  What bullshit.  In three years we've had TWO proper gigs in LA, and four song sets at that $100 a ticket True Colors crap or opening for shit bands like Panic! at the Disco don't count.  Thanks for nothing.

[Holmes]

the new blog post says its the LAST tour for a LONG while....

am i correct to be concerned by this? or is it just waiting til amanda's solo tour is over, then everything can start up again?

[shiningoogoodoll]

the new blog post says its the LAST tour for a LONG while....

am i correct to be concerned by this? or is it just waiting til amanda's solo tour is over, then everything can start up again?

never fear, not the end.
we're breaking so i can do this solo tour and then we're plotting album #3.

[tanqgirl]

YAY!!! i got my tickets!!! im excited!! i ran about my dorm room halls shouting it! and most people were like "who?" lame

[Dresdollsrock]

I know... does the words "last" and "for a long while" worry anyone else?

[lentower]

I know... does the words "last" and "for a long while" worry anyone else?

amanda wrote earlier in this thread

never fear, not the end.
we're breaking so i can do this solo tour and then we're plotting album #3.

sounds like well under a year until they tour again ...
just my best guess

[such a classic girl]

well, i bought my norva ticket. now i just hope i end up being able to get there...haha.

[itevaporated]

I bought tickets to Chicago today, anyone else forced to buy two-day shipping for 10 bucks? That was kind of, well, was, no kind of, lame. But- I couldn't not buy tickets today, for fear of not getting two tickets later.

[such a classic girl]

I bought tickets to Chicago today, anyone else forced to buy two-day shipping for 10 bucks? That was kind of, well, was, no kind of, lame. But- I couldn't not buy tickets today, for fear of not getting two tickets later.

yeah, what a ripoff!

[Mandolin Rain]

i'm a little leery about buying tickets at all. I live two hours from Chicago, and am worried about it snowing, and me not being able to make it/getting stuck in Chicago.

[fairytalevegas]

Im considering trying to get to the Norva show... would anyone in VA be willing to house me?

[tanqgirl]

i'm a little leery about buying tickets at all. I live two hours from Chicago, and am worried about it snowing, and me not being able to make it/getting stuck in Chicago.

i know what you mean!! i live about an hour (45 minutes with no traffic...which is never) from chicago...i think im taking a train into ogilvie...so that might be a plan if you can get a train there!!

just an idea, i hope you're able to go!

[Musings]

I bought tickets to Chicago today, anyone else forced to buy two-day shipping for 10 bucks? That was kind of, well, was, no kind of, lame. But- I couldn't not buy tickets today, for fear of not getting two tickets later.

I had a post about this before and then I took it off because... you know what, I think I got front row seats.  And after that, I don't really care about anything else.

If it comes in two days, then I just can look at those tickets for a more than a month and dream and dream and dream...

[Mandolin Rain]

i'm a little leery about buying tickets at all. I live two hours from Chicago, and am worried about it snowing, and me not being able to make it/getting stuck in Chicago.

i know what you mean!! i live about an hour (45 minutes with no traffic...which is never) from chicago...i think im taking a train into ogilvie...so that might be a plan if you can get a train there!!

just an idea, i hope you're able to go!

That was my first plan. I usually take the train into chicago via harvard to ogilvie.
I'm just wondering how much it'll cost for a cab out to the venue. The venue is close to wrigley field, which is 5.8 miles away from Ogilvie.

[such a classic girl]

Im considering trying to get to the Norva show... would anyone in VA be willing to house me?

hey! yes! but i'm not entirely sure what my plans will entail. most likely, me and my people will share the cost of a hotel, since i actually live 3 hrs from norfolk, but you're welcome to crash with us!

[tanqgirl]

i'm a little leery about buying tickets at all. I live two hours from Chicago, and am worried about it snowing, and me not being able to make it/getting stuck in Chicago.

i know what you mean!! i live about an hour (45 minutes with no traffic...which is never) from chicago...i think im taking a train into ogilvie...so that might be a plan if you can get a train there!!

just an idea, i hope you're able to go!

That was my first plan. I usually take the train into chicago via harvard to ogilvie.
I'm just wondering how much it'll cost for a cab out to the venue. The venue is close to wrigley field, which is 5.8 miles away from Ogilvie.

my mom used to work in chicago so i asked her, she said a cab would be about 20 +tip....so idk if that helps, but thats what i was planning on doing too (train and cab) so now we both now

[ScarlettJohansson]

Are the Dolls going to make a trip over to the west coast? I am hoping they will play somewhere near San Francisco.

[Bort]

well, i bought my norva ticket. now i just hope i end up being able to get there...haha.

Argh.  I always miss them at the Norva.  Last time I was in town for spring break but the show was a few days after I left, and I've been stuck in the area for the past several months and I'll be back in California by the time they come back.  The complete betrayal of west coast fans is unforgivable, but they do deserve kudos for playing a place like Norfolk not just once, but twice, in their careers so far, when most bands refuse to play anywhere within 180 miles of it. 

[dj50tonhamster]

I bought tickets to Chicago today, anyone else forced to buy two-day shipping for 10 bucks? That was kind of, well, was, no kind of, lame. But- I couldn't not buy tickets today, for fear of not getting two tickets later.

TicketMaster (or whoever sells tickets for the venue) will have tickets soon. The fees may be a bit higher but shipping will be free. It is indeed a sad day when going through TM is cheaper than going through a secondary source.

[fairytalevegas]

Im considering trying to get to the Norva show... would anyone in VA be willing to house me?

hey! yes! but i'm not entirely sure what my plans will entail. most likely, me and my people will share the cost of a hotel, since i actually live 3 hrs from norfolk, but you're welcome to crash with us!

woohoo!

[Neil]

I bought tickets to Chicago today, anyone else forced to buy two-day shipping for 10 bucks? That was kind of, well, was, no kind of, lame. But- I couldn't not buy tickets today, for fear of not getting two tickets later.

I had a post about this before and then I took it off because... you know what, I think I got front row seats.

For us Chicagoans, The Vic doesn't have seats, so there's really no point.  I'll just be waiting for Ticketmaster, to see if they can turn a $23.50 ticket into something less than $37.  It was the same deal last time they played the Vic, although I'm not sure if the shipping charge was quite that much.  Either way, it seems like baselineticketing is almost pointless if the venue doesn't offer a willcall option.

On the plus side, at least The Vic doesn't have seats!  I don't know if I could tolerate a Dresden Dolls show with assigned seating.

[Mandolin Rain]

I bought tickets to Chicago today, anyone else forced to buy two-day shipping for 10 bucks? That was kind of, well, was, no kind of, lame. But- I couldn't not buy tickets today, for fear of not getting two tickets later.

I had a post about this before and then I took it off because... you know what, I think I got front row seats.

For us Chicagoans, The Vic doesn't have seats, so there's really no point.  I'll just be waiting for Ticketmaster, to see if they can turn a $23.50 ticket into something less than $37.  It was the same deal last time they played the Vic, although I'm not sure if the shipping charge was quite that much.  Either way, it seems like baselineticketing is almost pointless if the venue doesn't offer a willcall option.

On the plus side, at least The Vic doesn't have seats!  I don't know if I could tolerate a Dresden Dolls show with assigned seating.

fuckin' sweet about the no seats.
I wouldn't be able to handle assigned seats for a dolls show again.
I wanted to cry at where our seats were at True Colors.
REALLY far away. It's bad, when i was used to being a front row whore.
As for the cab, I'll make my friend pay for half the cab fare.
It's nice, on the weekends, the train is only 5 bucks, round trip.
Parking's only 1.50 or so at the station....
I think this might be do-able.

[Musings]

I bought tickets to Chicago today, anyone else forced to buy two-day shipping for 10 bucks? That was kind of, well, was, no kind of, lame. But- I couldn't not buy tickets today, for fear of not getting two tickets later.

I had a post about this before and then I took it off because... you know what, I think I got front row seats.

For us Chicagoans, The Vic doesn't have seats, so there's really no point.  I'll just be waiting for Ticketmaster, to see if they can turn a $23.50 ticket into something less than $37.  It was the same deal last time they played the Vic, although I'm not sure if the shipping charge was quite that much.  Either way, it seems like baselineticketing is almost pointless if the venue doesn't offer a willcall option.

On the plus side, at least The Vic doesn't have seats!  I don't know if I could tolerate a Dresden Dolls show with assigned seating.

fuckin' sweet about the no seats.
I wouldn't be able to handle assigned seats for a dolls show again.
I wanted to cry at where our seats were at True Colors.
REALLY far away. It's bad, when i was used to being a front row whore.
As for the cab, I'll make my friend pay for half the cab fare.
It's nice, on the weekends, the train is only 5 bucks, round trip.
Parking's only 1.50 or so at the station....
I think this might be do-able.

Yeah, assigned seats seems kind of counter-intuitive for a Dolls show.  I was basically in a row like 3 rows from the back at True Colors, and of course I'm short and one of the tallest guys ever was standing in front of me.  People were sitting through the Dolls, and I was like wtf, people, get up! dance! scream!  Wait, don't get up!  You're blocking my view!  Damn my parents for having the short gene!

I've never been to Orpheum Theatre myself, but I've heard mixed things -- but I'm pretty happy that there won't be tall people in my way this time (tall barrier though, I've heard).

[Mandolin Rain]

i'm one of those tall assholes that stands in the front. for my first dolls' show, i was FRONT row, squished up against the stage right in front of amanda. My second show, we pushed our way to the front. Third show, We were front and center. It was FUCKING awesome when Amanda and Brian came out and Amanda chucked flowers. At True Colors, I was ISOLATED, way up in the balcony of the theater. I was really excited when they rolled out the instruments though. I squeezed my mom's arm pretty hard in excitement.

This time, we're gonna try for front row, no matter what, considering the place has no seats.
It'll be my best friend's first time meeting them, too. Hopefully.

[fairytalevegas]

I usually get up front because people are like, oh, she's tiny. And has a camera. Go ahead young lady...

Except that dumb fuck at True Colors... he called me a cunt and was banging into my friend and I and screaming in our ears... I think Doug and Laurennnn saw me in tears.... I'm pathetic I know but I loathe that word.

[Mandolin Rain]

in school, i always used to hate the tiny people, simply because of "oh, they're tiny, let them go."
i used to shove and block people out of my way who were tiny, cuz i used to get screwed out of a
lot of stuff, cuz i was a bigger kid.

[tanqgirl]

i'm one of those tall assholes that stands in the front. for my first dolls' show, i was FRONT row, squished up against the stage right in front of amanda. My second show, we pushed our way to the front. Third show, We were front and center. It was FUCKING awesome when Amanda and Brian came out and Amanda chucked flowers. At True Colors, I was ISOLATED, way up in the balcony of the theater. I was really excited when they rolled out the instruments though. I squeezed my mom's arm pretty hard in excitement.

This time, we're gonna try for front row, no matter what, considering the place has no seats.
It'll be my best friend's first time meeting them, too. Hopefully.

im the same way!!! i will push up to the front and stay there, so i'll probably see you up there lol this is my first dolls show so im determined to be in the front!!! im really excited!!

[Mandolin Rain]

i'm one of those tall assholes that stands in the front. for my first dolls' show, i was FRONT row, squished up against the stage right in front of amanda. My second show, we pushed our way to the front. Third show, We were front and center. It was FUCKING awesome when Amanda and Brian came out and Amanda chucked flowers. At True Colors, I was ISOLATED, way up in the balcony of the theater. I was really excited when they rolled out the instruments though. I squeezed my mom's arm pretty hard in excitement.

This time, we're gonna try for front row, no matter what, considering the place has no seats.
It'll be my best friend's first time meeting them, too. Hopefully.

im the same way!!! i will push up to the front and stay there, so i'll probably see you up there lol this is my first dolls show so im determined to be in the front!!! im really excited!!

*high five*
i love being front row at dolls' shows.

[fairytalevegas]

in school, i always used to hate the tiny people, simply because of "oh, they're tiny, let them go."
i used to shove and block people out of my way who were tiny, cuz i used to get screwed out of a
lot of stuff, cuz i was a bigger kid.

well it's not my fault im barely there!

[Mandolin Rain]

in school, i always used to hate the tiny people, simply because of "oh, they're tiny, let them go."
i used to shove and block people out of my way who were tiny, cuz i used to get screwed out of a
lot of stuff, cuz i was a bigger kid.

well it's not my fault im barely there!

I'd let you stand next to me in the front row, cuz i love you.

[fairytalevegas]

in school, i always used to hate the tiny people, simply because of "oh, they're tiny, let them go."
i used to shove and block people out of my way who were tiny, cuz i used to get screwed out of a
lot of stuff, cuz i was a bigger kid.

well it's not my fault im barely there!

I'd let you stand next to me in the front row, cuz i love you.

YAY! thanks! i'll keep that in mind next time we concert together!

[imaginary friend]

I usually get up front because people are like, oh, she's tiny. And has a camera. Go ahead young lady...

Except that dumb fuck at True Colors... he called me a cunt and was banging into my friend and I and screaming in our ears... I think Doug and Laurennnn saw me in tears.... I'm pathetic I know but I loathe that word.

Why didn't you just kick the fucker in the nuts?

plur

[ScarlettJohansson]

Any chance the Dolls are going to hit the west coast? Hopefully near San Francisco

[lentower]

Any chance the Dolls are going to hit the west coast? Hopefully near San Francisco

no announced dates west of St. Louis, MO

[fairytalevegas]

Any chance the Dolls are going to hit the west coast? Hopefully near San Francisco

Last Dolls tour for a while...tickets onsale NOW!
Category: Music

The Dresden Dolls will be touring this winter and it will be the last time for quite a while! The dates which have been posted are the entirety of the tour -- unfortunately for some (we're looking at you Texas and California), that means if you don't get tickets to the dates which have been posted, you won't be able to see DD.

"We, The Dresden Dolls, are hitting the road this winter and we want to see your face out there. We want you to bring as much ruckus and muster as much eye-bulging, white-knuckled enthusiasm as you can possible squeeze from every fiber of your shivering fists and chap-lined lips this December and January. Simply put, this is going to be the last jaunt around the ol' tour track for us for quite some time and we want to dedicate these shows to you. Bring it and bring it good, people. We'll see you there...." - Brian Viglione

All of the winter tour dates have a batch of pre-sale tickets available HERE...

There are small allotments for some of these shows, so good luck!

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[itevaporated]

I bought tickets to Chicago today, anyone else forced to buy two-day shipping for 10 bucks? That was kind of, well, was, no kind of, lame. But- I couldn't not buy tickets today, for fear of not getting two tickets later.

I had a post about this before and then I took it off because... you know what, I think I got front row seats.

For us Chicagoans, The Vic doesn't have seats, so there's really no point.  I'll just be waiting for Ticketmaster, to see if they can turn a $23.50 ticket into something less than $37.  It was the same deal last time they played the Vic, although I'm not sure if the shipping charge was quite that much.  Either way, it seems like baselineticketing is almost pointless if the venue doesn't offer a willcall option.

On the plus side, at least The Vic doesn't have seats!  I don't know if I could tolerate a Dresden Dolls show with assigned seating.

The Vic is nice. However, I hope the sound is better than it was when I saw Built to Spill there over the summer. Pppsst Amanda, you need front fills at the Vic. I was front row for BtS, because I don't do concerts not in the front. That's just the way it is. I am very good at staking my spot in line hourrrrrrrrrrrrs before doors. Though Jan 5 it's going to be fucking cold. I'm sure. Ah well. Bundle up. There's a parking garage right across the street from the Vic. It's a nice place, just the front row didn't have the greatest sound, at least at front and center. Couldn't hear Doug's voice the entire show. Luckily I know BtS so well that I knew what they were playing because I could definitely hear the instruments. Though, with the Dolls it should be easier because there's no bass guitar... well... no  huge guitar amp stacks anyway.

[Y L I M E]

Maaannn, it saddens me that there's not going to be any west coast action this time. But I'm hoping that with Amanda's solo tour in the spring there's going to be a wicked Seattle show or two, since her back-up band like... lives here.

[doritojoe89]

i hope her solo tour will hit ATL

[Cait.Beck!]

I was going to say

I hope her solo tour will hit me

but then I realized how crude that sounded
so I decided to post it .

[colordeaf]

Maaannn, it saddens me that there's not going to be any west coast action this time. But I'm hoping that with Amanda's solo tour in the spring there's going to be a wicked Seattle show or two, since her back-up band like... lives here.

Seconded. I missed the other Seattle date back in October for not checking frequently enough DX

Hm, I don't seem to be informed enough to know what this backup band is *starts googling*

[Bort]

Amanda @ Coachella seems rather likely.

[LOST Dave]

Two things.

1, does anyone know if there are going to be kick ass tour posters (specifically one for St. Louis) for this upcoming tour?  If there will indeed be such things, will they be available beforehand or just at the shows?  Sorry if this has already been discussed but I looked around and couldn't find shit about it.

2, what the fuck happened to the thread in this section about the St. Louis show?

[fairytalevegas]

Two things.

1, does anyone know if there are going to be kick ass tour posters (specifically one for St. Louis) for this upcoming tour?  If there will indeed be such things, will they be available beforehand or just at the shows?  Sorry if this has already been discussed but I looked around and couldn't find shit about it.

Probably... I was actually thinking about making one for people to post as flyers around town to promote the shows.

[lentower]

Two things.

2, what the fuck happened to the thread in this section about the St. Louis show?

most likely the author deleted it
didn't seem to be something the admins would delete
you could ask the admins over in
Other > Questions, Complaints, Suggestions....

the stl brigade thread is also gone:
http://www.theshadowbox.net/forum/index.php?topic=1773.0

there is some info about brigading in st. louis at
http://www.myspace.com/stlouisdbb

there has also been a little st. louis
discussion in both this thread and
the winter tour brigade thread over in the command center

1, does anyone know if there are going to be kick ass tour posters (specifically one for St. Louis) for this upcoming tour?  If there will indeed be such things, will they be available beforehand or just at the shows?  Sorry if this has already been discussed but I looked around and couldn't find shit about it.

can't answer your questions,
but if you want to do some street team publicity
these are two posters to start with:

• http://www.dresdendolls.com/images/dollswintertour.jpg
  
• http://www.theshadowbox.net/forum/index.php?topic=2330.0
  

[LOST Dave]

Thanks for the info MASS and lentower.  As far as the posters go, I was thinking more along the lines of a silk-screened merch typed poster that would look sweet framed up all nice w/ my ticket and some pics from the show or something.  I would love to help on the street team/promotion front, but considering that I live over 5 hours away from the Lou and can't even get anyone to go with me (tasteless, tasteless friends) I don't believe I'd be very helpful in that respect.  Very say, considering that I actually sometimes book and promote shows (successfully even) here.  Anyway, hopefully they'll make some nice silkscreen versions of that bottom poster from lentower's post; it looks fucking awesome.

[lentower]

Thanks for the info MASS and lentower.

most welcome!

As far as the posters go, I was thinking more along the lines of a silk-screened merch typed poster that would look sweet framed up all nice w/ my ticket and some pics from the show or something.  I would love to help on the street team/promotion front, but considering that I live over 5 hours away from the Lou and can't even get anyone to go with me (tasteless, tasteless friends) I don't believe I'd be very helpful in that respect.  Very say, considering that I actually sometimes book and promote shows (successfully even) here.  Anyway, hopefully they'll make some nice silkscreen versions of that bottom poster from lentower's post; it looks fucking awesome.

ahhh! 
but others here on the box,
might get into street team promoting!
i've posted a boston version around 021xx

[lil' lindsay]

are any of these shows all ages?

[lentower]

are any of these shows all ages?

quite a few are all ages
consult http://dresdendolls.com/calendar/index.htm

[lil' lindsay]

goodie gumdrops!

[lentower]

amanda said hello via a fan:

http://www.theshadowbox.net/forum/index.php?topic=2573.0

[lentower]

read start and end of first post, and
the second post (and perhaps later posts)
in this thread:

http://www.theshadowbox.net/forum/index.php?topic=2706

sums up the five shows i saw in this tour, and i suspect all fourteen of them!

[My Two Innings]

I need to fess up.  I was way off-base when I posted the following back in November:

Ms. Palmer from time to time has referred to Mr. Viglione as "my drummer" and now refers to her current musical collaborators as "my new back-up band" ... I sometimes wonder if her collaborators see themselves in the same way.

Having seen most of the YouTube clips people have posted from the Dec-Jan tour, it's clear that A&B had a pairing of equals in mind when choreographing this show.  Brian's lead vocals to open the show and his turns at the mike were incredible; I think his vocals, whether lead or backing, are one of the most underrated or underreported aspects of the band.  Seeing Amanda at the drums for the garage band numbers was a hoot too, and the duo's comedic pas de deux on "Mein Herr" was classic.  Anyway, this fan apologizes, to the band and to Ms. Palmer in particular, for suggesting there was something amiss with the band when there clearly wasn't, if recent performances are any indication.