Arena Construction - Make pitch for ASG in 22/23. pg 95

BroncoBuck · Post #1541 » by **BroncoBuck** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 6:15 pm

MickeyDavis wrote:Gaffigan is a big name no doubt. I like the guy. It's just that he's played Milwaukee so many times (his wife is from here), it's not really a big event that he's coming back for the 57th time.

The BC's first gig was a Blackhawk's preseason game so we've definitely improved on that.

The video made it sound like this is going to be one of his recorded specials. It will say whether it is when all the tickets are released. That’s how it worked when I saw the Sklar brothers at least.

Post #1542 » by **MickeyDavis** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 6:24 pm

Tickets go on sale in a couple of weeks. Presale a couple of days before the public. The presale code is BACON for anyone buying tickets. I haven't seen prices yet.

pifhluk23 · Post #1543 » by **pifhluk23** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 6:41 pm

Bucks should just offer free naming rights to Amazon. 50k $100k/year jobs would bring in a lot more to the team then the cost of the naming rights.

FrieAaron · Post #1544 » by **FrieAaron** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 6:41 pm

MickeyDavis wrote:
FrieAaron wrote:Elton John is a Rock N' Roll legend and people who were disappointed in that were damn fools. I'd take him over U2 any day of the week.

Not for a Harley event.

At least they got Kid Rock.

Post #1545 » by **MickeyDavis** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 7:00 pm

Kid Rock is perfect for Harley and in fact he was at the last Harley Fest at the Summerfest grounds.

SirChurros · Post #1546 » by **SirChurros** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 7:06 pm

MickeyDavis wrote:Gaffigan is a big name no doubt. I like the guy. It's just that he's played Milwaukee so many times (his wife is from here), it's not really a big event that he's coming back for the 57th time.

The BC's first gig was a Blackhawk's preseason game so we've definitely improved on that.

If the first booking at the new arena was a concert and the act was REO Speedwagon, I'd be wondering what the hell was going on. I get it, I'm just not sure what exactly you are expecting. As far as comedy goes, Gaffigan is pretty close to as big of a get as you can get.

HaroldinGMinor · Post #1547 » by **HaroldinGMinor** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 7:08 pm

MickeyDavis wrote:
Black_Dragon wrote:Somewhat of a false alarm. He's the first act ANNOUNCED. Not the first act to play.

It's on 9/22, the arena won't be open much before then if at all. So he could very well be the first act. Disappointing. Hopefully a bigger name actually opens the arena sometime earlier in September.

From the article:
"Gaffigan's show is the first concert announcement for the new arena, but it won't be the first one at the venue, Saha said. The grand opening date and artist will be announced by the end of the year or early next year, Saha said"

Post #1548 » by **MickeyDavis** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 7:18 pm

Ok that makes sense. Someone else actually opening the place.

And I'm not bashing Gaffigan at all. He IS big in comedy. But as I said he's performed here a lot, it's not really an "event".

trwi7 · Post #1549 » by **trwi7** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 7:39 pm

I've never really watched or listened to Gaffigan's comedy but he was amazing as Roy on That 70s Show.

HaroldinGMinor · Post #1550 » by **HaroldinGMinor** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 8:38 pm

I hope the opening act is either Eminem or a country music act because then everyone will be happy.

VooDoo7 · Post #1551 » by **VooDoo7** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 8:52 pm

MickeyDavis wrote:
FrieAaron wrote:Elton John is a Rock N' Roll legend and people who were disappointed in that were damn fools. I'd take him over U2 any day of the week.

Not for a Harley event.

While I totally agree, we have to remember that half of the Harley riders nowadays are doctors, lawyers and every day Joe Schmoe's.

Post #1552 » by **MickeyDavis** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 9:41 pm

Good point. Every Harley Fest (and Sturgis) has tons of bikes shipped in, owners fly in and then ride around a bit before shipping their bikes home.

Post #1553 » by **paulpressey25** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 9:51 pm

Gaffigan will sell out. A combination of people loving him here and it being one of the first events in the new place. Great choice.

I've seen him at the Pabst in years past. Those multiple shows he does over the Holidays are always packed. The only question is will the new arena concessions sell Hot Pockets. 8-)

SirChurros · Post #1554 » by **SirChurros** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 9:52 pm

I fully expect the new owners to get Jay-Z or something.

FrieAaron · Post #1555 » by **FrieAaron** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 10:38 pm

VooDoo7 wrote:
MickeyDavis wrote:
FrieAaron wrote:Elton John is a Rock N' Roll legend and people who were disappointed in that were damn fools. I'd take him over U2 any day of the week.

Not for a Harley event.

While I totally agree, we have to remember that half of the Harley riders nowadays are doctors, lawyers and every day Joe Schmoe's.

Right, I picture the average Harley rider to be a middle-aged baby boomer, so aside from like The Rolling Stones or The Who, it seems like a fine choice. I think the big mistake was making it a secret announcement. Everyone had their own personal wish as to who that would be - it was going to be very difficult to not disappoint a decent number of people.

DanoMac · Post #1556 » by **DanoMac** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 10:57 pm

Krispy Kreme wrote:I fully expect the new owners to get Jay-Z or something.

That'd be dope. Hopefully all the big names that skip Milwaukee (Kendrick, J Cole, I'm lookin at you) end up making stops here now.

tydett · Post #1557 » by **tydett** » Fri Oct 13, 2017 12:34 am

Could see a Chance the Rapper doing something and providing transport for Chicago metro people, just because he might be the coolest philanthropist in music today and is connected to Chicago - would be a huge draw.

jakecronus8 · Post #1558 » by **jakecronus8** » Fri Oct 13, 2017 1:36 am

I'm just glad we have a real venue for shows/concerts and couldn't give a sh*t about who is there first. Not even the slightest bit of relevance.

VooDoo7 · Post #1559 » by **VooDoo7** » Fri Oct 13, 2017 1:57 am

They should have Giannis open the new arena with his stand-up show.

ReginaldDwight · Post #1560 » by **ReginaldDwight** » Fri Oct 13, 2017 2:08 am

VooDoo7 wrote:
MickeyDavis wrote:
FrieAaron wrote:Elton John is a Rock N' Roll legend and people who were disappointed in that were damn fools. I'd take him over U2 any day of the week.

Not for a Harley event.

While I totally agree, we have to remember that half of the Harley riders nowadays are doctors, lawyers and every day Joe Schmoe's.

Now a days maybe, but back then the reaction to my boi Elton was pretty harsh. Lots of pissed off bikers left.