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Post by andylgr on Dec 4, 2018 22:03:23 GMT -8
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Post by andylgr on Dec 4, 2018 22:03:42 GMT -8
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Post by andylgr on Dec 4, 2018 22:04:30 GMT -8
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Post by andylgr on Dec 4, 2018 23:31:15 GMT -8
This is probably the smallest arena on this run, hence no video screens at the front. I think this place only holds around 5000.
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Post by primeaugurl25 on Dec 5, 2018 4:43:52 GMT -8
Sometimes, small venue are even better than big one... feels more personal... in my opinion  |
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Post by andylgr on Dec 5, 2018 5:04:42 GMT -8
/ Former Little Angels singer Toby Jepson backstage with Joe. |
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Post by Shawn on Dec 5, 2018 10:38:44 GMT -8
Sometimes, small venue are even better than big one... feels more personal... in my opinion I'm a big fan of seeing the band at different kinds of venues. I've seen them at pretty much every kind of venue except a small club. |
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Post by notastrangelady73 on Dec 5, 2018 12:22:41 GMT -8
Man, the fine people in the UK deserve more than to hear MLLAM and WLAHC as part of the "encore." C'mon guys, play Wasted at least! There are like, what, 10-12 shows in the UK? Can they not do a slightly longer set than the now "standard" 17?
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Post by deflep on Dec 5, 2018 12:39:02 GMT -8
Sometimes, small venue are even better than big one... feels more personal... in my opinion I'm a big fan of seeing the band at different kinds of venues. I've seen them at pretty much every kind of venue except a small club. Smallest place I've seen them is at Rancho Mirage in Palm Springs, CA Nov 01, 2014. Capacity just over 2000. I keep dreaming for the opportunity to pay $1000 per seat for a super small venue of 500-1000 filled with deep cuts. I also hope to win the lottery too. LOL. |
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Post by primeaugurl25 on Dec 5, 2018 13:20:57 GMT -8
Sometimes, small venue are even better than big one... feels more personal... in my opinion I'm a big fan of seeing the band at different kinds of venues. I've seen them at pretty much every kind of venue except a small club. I had the chance to experience both big arena / stadium and small venue. My best example would be seeing GNR when they did their club tour Up Close and Personal and that was one of the best shows I have ever seen... let's just bring the small club tour ! |
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Post by churchy on Dec 5, 2018 13:33:29 GMT -8
7,500!
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 5, 2018 15:21:47 GMT -8
Review: Def Leppard - Hysteria and More, Motorpoint Arena, CardiffGoing by the size of the queue to enter Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena on Tuesday evening, there was a lot of excitement for Def Leppard’s Hysteria and more tour. I arrived in time to see the support band, Cheap Trick and although I wasn’t aware of them previously, I was pleasantly surprised the quality of their sound. I learned that the band had been around since 1973 and highlights of their set included the hit, I Want You to Want Me, I know and The Flame. In an interesting twist, they had a guest drummer from Flaming Lips join them for one number and his drumming was outstanding. As the stage was reset for Def Leppard the excitement took precedent as announcements informed the audience how long we would have to wait for the band to take the stage. As the countdown ended, we were thrown into darkness as the walkthrough of the Hysteria album commenced. From the opening to the end of the Hysteria album each song took on an individual performance and identity of its own. The audience really enjoyed some of the bigger hits like Rocket and Animal but for me the highlights were when the set and song came together as in Gods of War where the band played as well as film footage video from different wars played on the projection screen in the background. Another favourite was the track Animal with a larger than life neon graffiti background. Each of the songs were accompanied by awesome light design. Lighting effects were manipulated to full capacity to create different looks and designs on the stage and projected out from the band above the auditorium. For the lighting design my favourite was Love Bites which contained a multi coloured laser light show. Approximately half way through the album the was a tribute to Def Leppard’s late principal songwriter and lead guitarist Steve Clark. It was lovely to see the archived footage of him in this section as well as during the song Hysteria which was accompanied by videos of the boys in concert back in the 1980s. Ultimately Def Leppard projected the atmosphere of a celebration throughout the evening, closing the show with a favourites old and new including Let’s Get Rocked. Without a doubt, the hysteria was more than justified! Source
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2018 16:59:26 GMT -8
I'm a big fan of seeing the band at different kinds of venues. I've seen them at pretty much every kind of venue except a small club. Smallest place I've seen them is at Rancho Mirage in Palm Springs, CA Nov 01, 2014. Capacity just over 2000. I keep dreaming for the opportunity to pay $1000 per seat for a super small venue of 500-1000 filled with deep cuts. I also hope to win the lottery too. LOL. #SlotMachines |
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Post by edwardcreighton on Dec 5, 2018 17:54:13 GMT -8
Iron Maiden's Final Frontier tour has this arena as a sellout 6,960, though Wikipedia says full capacity can go to 7,500.
Perfect sized venue to see Lepp's, bigger than a theater but not a big arena.
Bit like The Royal Albert Hall gig or Mohegan Sun venue.
I saw Lepps at Kings Hall Belfast in 1988 it was 7,000 capacity, perfecto!
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 6, 2018 5:54:39 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 6, 2018 9:19:15 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 6, 2018 16:38:39 GMT -8
Excitable
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 7, 2018 17:48:42 GMT -8
DSS
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 7, 2018 17:49:13 GMT -8
Love and Affection
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 7, 2018 17:49:43 GMT -8
MLLAM
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 7, 2018 17:50:20 GMT -8
WLAHC
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 7, 2018 17:50:55 GMT -8
LGR
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 7, 2018 17:51:46 GMT -8
ROA
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 7, 2018 17:52:18 GMT -8
Photograph
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Post by caro on Dec 7, 2018 19:11:20 GMT -8
Also dying around 1:36 in Photograph - too much!! Thanks again!!
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 10, 2018 13:22:21 GMT -8
Gig Review: DEF LEPPARD Get It On In Cardiff
10th December 201804 December 2018 The third show on Leppard’s 2019 UK and Ireland tour sees Sheffield’s finest arrive in Cardiff on a date that had sold out months ago. Such was the demand for access to the gig tickets were being sold outside the venue for upwards of £200 a ticket! The support was the ever excellent Cheap Trick, who delivered a blistering set with the likes of “Hello There”, “You Got It Going On”, and “Big Eyes”. The place was rocking out in style. I know they did quite a few songs that had everybody in the zone, but when they played “I Want You To Want Me” that hit the sweet spot. Cheap Trick showed Cardiff that they still had their rock mojo, and no one was left in any doubt that they did indeed. What a great performance and a fantastic way to start the night. With a suitably warmed up crowd after the rather impressive Cheap Trick had delivered a well-honed performance it was on with the main act. Def Leppard promised to play the classic Hysteria album from 1987 in its entirety! And so it was straight into the opener “Woman”. It soon becomes apparent that the production was out of this world with a impressive light show, huge rear image screens and a massive sound. Everything about it announced a huge band and a huge budget using every technical gadget to hand. This was a show! As Joe Elliot introduces the second song “Rocket”, the crowd goes ballistic with the appearance of drummer Rick Allen doing his solid drum beat as the backing tapes blast out the exact rocket sounds which first appeared on the album all those years ago. Bare chested and tartan trousered, Phil Collen peeled off meaty riffs and it really is a sight to behold. With bassist Rick Savage proving to be the vital cog in the Leppard wheel, he laid down a solid bass and proved he should not be underestimated. Then we had “Animal”, “Pour some sugar on me”, and “Love bites”. Staple songs in the bands live set for many a year and always crowd favourites, but tonight they were outclassed by the lesser played ”Run Riot”, “Excitable”, “Don’t shoot shotgun”, and the best song from the album, and in fact the whole live performance, “ Gods Of War”. With its poignant lyrics, harrowing video imagery of the horrors of war and how pointless it really is. Def Leppard is a band with incredible highs and tragic lows play and paid the ultimate respect to original guitarist Steve Clarke with the screens lighting up his image alongside a beautiful guitar solo playing in the background. A lovely salute from Rick Savage and a touching moment from the band members. It was an emotional moment and couldn’t fail to affect even the most hardened person present, which hit home with the packed crowd roaring with approval and clapping with respect. As the main part of the set winds down with” Excitable” and “Love and affection” it was apparent to me that Rick Allen has not stopped smiling through the first half of the show and is truly loving the gig. People were left guessing as to what the extra songs were going to be that completed the show. First up was the Tongue in cheek “Make Love Like A Man” from Adrenalize with Vivian Campbell taking centre stage showing off his skilled guitar work. Slowing things down a touch came the note perfect ”When Love And Hate Collide” and had the crowd yelling for more. Def Leppard duly responded with a triple blast of “Lets Get Rocked”, “Rock Of Ages”, and ”Photograph”. How many bands can boast a repertoire that strong? Such a professional well executed performance shows years of experience, with not a foot out of place and everything running like its on WD40. The show left me with the opinion that there are two sorts of rock shows. The rock show with down and dirty bands that ground you to the earth and makes you feel like getting in touch with the tribal part of your soul. The other, like Def Leppard, that take you soaring into the clouds, lifting up your soul and touching your higher emotions with crystal clear sound. On tonight’s evidence, Leppard are astonishingly accurate to their material, entertaining and unmissable. So as the lights slow down and the final chords blast out, Joe Elliot makes it quite clear to Cardiff that “There Will Be A Next Time”. I for one would love to be there because I can guarantee myself a entertaining 90 minutes of some of the best sugar coated, spirit raising, smile inducing rock music released over the past 40 years. It was, without doubt, an incredible evening and worth every penny. Def Leppard still create the Hysteria, making all the fans Excitable and all done with Love And Affection. If you can get your tickets for any shows near you NOW!! You will kick yourself if you miss out. Source
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