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LadyJane Rocks Off Regular Offline Stones Purist Posts: 4,929 Gender:	Re: Washington DC 6/24 Reply #200 - Jun 26^th, 2013 at 1:41pm Only way to go to a concert. Kegbus!!!!! Nanky and daughters!! The Knuckleheads
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nankerphelge Rocks Off Regular Offline Maybe being bad is more fun than being good... Posts: 2,775 Sweet Virginia Gender:	Re: Washington DC 6/24 Reply #201 - Jun 26^th, 2013 at 2:36pm Wow...that really happened? Thought that was a hallucination.
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Joey Rocks Off Regular Online Posts: 20,652 Omaha , NE Gender:	Re: Washington DC 6/24 Reply #202 - Jun 26^th, 2013 at 4:42pm " NEBRASKA HAS SEEN THE LAST OF THE ROLLING STONES. " What ?!
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SweetVirginia Rocks Off Regular Offline I know it's only rock 'n roll but I like it Posts: 1,428 NY Gender:	Re: Washington DC 6/24 Reply #203 - Jun 26^th, 2013 at 4:52pm Some party pics: Bitch and Maxmeister Trouble Even More Trouble Party Bus (LJ and Holly)
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Re: Washington DC 6/24
Reply #204 - Jun 26^th, 2013 at 9:39pm

Although we didn't get the extras we expected, especially SV, Worried About You was a nice surprise. The IORR false start was no big thing, in fact it was kind of funny.

Keith and Ronnie were as strong as I had seen previously. It's hard to believe that they are playing better than anything in the 2000s.

I had high expectations for the party at Nanky's. They were not met. Fortunately they were so far exceeded that there's not an adjective that I can think of that would do justice.

As host and hostess, Al and Mindy are in a league of their own. Add in the supporting cast [well, you know who you are] and you get a weekend that was absolutely unforgettable.

As the pics attest, the party bus was off the hook.

The pub pre-party was crazy and fun as usual. It just never seems to be enough time to meet and say hello to everyone. It was great to finally meet Bitch and Factory Girl.

Thank you to Sweet Virgina for the incredible Stones and posted party pics. And the unposted party pics?.......well, what happens at Nanky's stays at Nanky's.

I can't say thank you enough to everyone that made the last 3 weeks so enjoyable. Oh and the Stones also.

What's next?

Rick

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Always know if the juice is worth the squeeze.

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Re: Washington DC 6/24
Reply #206 - Jun 27^th, 2013 at 11:51am

So happy everyone had a great time...I am so sorry i missed it...I found out I would have gotten a free ticket in the pit too...bummer that!!

A side note...I was in Anaheim this weekend...I went to a bar across the street from the Honda Center...I asked about the shows...and the staff all said that the Stones fans were the craziest...loudest...and NICEST group they have had for a LOOOOONG time...big diff from the Hockey, BBall & circus crowd...

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SweetVirginia Rocks Off Regular Offline I know it's only rock 'n roll but I like it Posts: 1,428 NY Gender:	Re: Washington DC 6/24 Reply #207 - Jun 27^th, 2013 at 5:01pm "As host and hostess, Al and Mindy are in a league of their own. Add in the supporting cast [well, you know who you are] and you get a weekend that was absolutely unforgettable. ..... And the unposted party pics?.......well, what happens at Nanky's stays at Nanky's." So true, all so true.
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Re: Washington DC 6/24
Reply #208 - Jun 28^th, 2013 at 2:45am

I still can't conceive why they couldn't have lower pricing and still do darn well.

Such as three sets of tickets. $250, $150, $85.

Whats the issue with those prices? Simple, effective, and semi-reasonable or understandable for today's bigger act value.

They could still make money off those prices you'd think... right?

.....Ian

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Re: Washington DC 6/24
Reply #209 - Jun 28^th, 2013 at 6:12am

Of course they could. Its not rocket science.

An average ticket price of even $150 (still more than anyone else) still equates to a gross of about $2.3 million for each US arena-sized venue.

But the Stones wont work unless they have a guarantee of $4.5 million per show. Sorry, I forgot, after Branson & Dainty pulled out, they settled for a lower figure of about $4 million per show with AEG.

Its either pure greed or some kind of twisted desire to have a laugh at everyone's (considerable) expense.

Factor in also that a sizeable amount of a Stones tour's overheads is underwritten by corporate sponsorship and add in the fact that their complex business arrangements mean that the four of them each pay about 1% in income tax, and it gives you a better perspective.

It's not 'understandable', regardless of how a few cheerleaders choose to justify it.

It's a pity, because these shows have been very good (in fact better than most of us (me included) thought they could still be capable of) - but with each tour their legacy is increasingly going to be focussed on this more than their music.

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Re: Washington DC 6/24
Reply #210 - Jun 28^th, 2013 at 1:34pm

It was nice to have seen the Stones at the last US show of the tour, and always great to see so many RO and Shidoobee friends, we have a fun group of people. So now its off to London and possibly beyond, good luck to The Stones as they continue their 50 & Counting Tour may they continue to be blessed with good health and safe travels!

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