Same Shows Year After Year.

[Kahuna32162]

I'm sorry to to say anything negative, but why do we get the same shows year after year? Kansas, Lords of 52nd street, Hotel California, Lee greenwood, The Righteous Brothers, The Drifters.....that's a pretty long list of past shows here. Is this all that is available?

I'd be interested in suggestions as to what kind of acts people would like to see, either at The Savanna Center or The Sharon. Also, let's be reasonable, Billy Joel, Elton John or Bruce Springsteen are just a ways out of the budget.

I'll throw out a few:

Jackson Browne
Jethro Tull
Boz Scaggs
Seals and Crofts
Frankie Vali

Your Turn.

[anothersteve]

I would love to see Jackson Brown solo again
Some others as solo acts, and I think the Sharron would be great for, for me personaly would be, in no special order;
Ryan Adams
Amos Lee
Luka Bloom
Jack Johnson
Colin Hay
Mark Knopfler
Patty Griffin
There are loads more, and I could go on..........
Steve

[njbchbum]

Why? Prolly cause their tix are money makers?

How many times have the Lords of 52nd Street appeared here? Have you been to one of their concerts? Maybe you are not a fan of B.J. music?

[Shakerag Diva]

Jimmy Clanton
The Earls
Johnny Tillotson
Dion

I would fight for front row seats at any of these!

[JoMar]

Lawrence Welk....wunnerful wunnerful :)

[Kahuna32162]

Why? Prolly cause their tix are money makers?

How many times have the Lords of 52nd Street appeared here? Have you been to one of their concerts? Maybe you are not a fan of B.J. music?

Yes we did go to that show and it was GREAT, now time to move on to something else.

[Kahuna32162]

Lawrence Welk....wunnerful wunnerful :)

That would be interesting since he died in 1992.

[Polar Bear]

Lawrence Welk....wunnerful wunnerful :)
That would be interesting since he died in 1992.
Too bad Robin Williams has also passed. He could have done the intros for Lawrence Welk...

“Here’s the lovely Lemon Sisters to sing I Can’t Get No Satisfaction”. :)

[Serenoa]

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[Polar Bear]

I'm sorry to to say anything negative, but why do we get the same shows year after year?...
Hmmm. Let me see. Because they sell tickets possibly?

[Topspinmo]

I'm sorry to to say anything negative, but why do we get the same shows year after year? Kansas, Lords of 52nd street, Hotel California, Lee greenwood, The Righteous Brothers, The Drifters.....that's a pretty long list of past shows here. Is this all that is available?

I'd be interested in suggestions as to what kind of acts people would like to see, either at The Savanna Center or The Sharon. Also, let's be reasonable, Billy Joel, Elton John or Bruce Springsteen are just a ways out of the budget.

I'll throw out a few:



Jackson Browne
Jethro Tull
Boz Scaggs
Seals and Crofts
Frankie Vali

Your Turn.

Why not venture out of the bubble plenty of entertainment at the corner of CR42 and CR25 3 nights week.

[queasy27]

I wouldn't mind more comics; Jay Leno and Paula Poundstone were great. Paula does so much audience interaction that every show is a little different.

[stan the man]

9 inch nails

[Chi-Town]

Saw Styx at the Sharon and it one rockin' vibrant evening. Had never been to a concert like that there before or since. The crowd never let up; they had to keep the bae lines open during the show.

Nobody got rowdy or obnoxious. There was too much fun to ruin it. The band was still together which made for a more genuine experience.

There are other opportunities like that.


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[MPhoto]

Why not venture out of the bubble plenty of entertainment at the corner of CR42 and CR25 3 nights week.

What's at CR42 and CR25 3 nights a week?

[Bonnevie]

Bruce Hornsby

[charmed59]

Chris Issak

[Villagevip]

Lana Del Rey

[Bjeanj]

I'm sorry to to say anything negative, but why do we get the same shows year after year? Kansas, Lords of 52nd street, Hotel California, Lee greenwood, The Righteous Brothers, The Drifters.....that's a pretty long list of past shows here. Is this all that is available?

I'd be interested in suggestions as to what kind of acts people would like to see, either at The Savanna Center or The Sharon. Also, let's be reasonable, Billy Joel, Elton John or Bruce Springsteen are just a ways out of the budget.

I'll throw out a few:

Jackson Browne
Jethro Tull
Boz Scaggs
Seals and Crofts
Frankie Vali

Your Turn.
Good idea. Maybe
Mark Knopfler
Adele
Bob Seger
Don Henley
Carlos Santana

As to your list:
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Meh

[Bogie Shooter]

What's at CR42 and CR25 3 nights a week?

Home (https://www.obopry.com/Online/default.asp)

Orange blossom opry

[pauld315]

New renters and visitors every year buy the tickets

[valuemkt]

Stick around for another 30 years and you can go to the Backstreet Boys and Brittany Spears revivals !

[Down Sized]

Maybe the tickets sell because a captive audience with no choice. Give them a choice and the same old shows probably wouldn’t sell.
It worked in Branson.

[Two Bills]

I think that's why all my previous wives left me.
Same old show, year after year! :icon_wink:

[Misky1951]

I'm sorry to to say anything negative, but why do we get the same shows year after year? Kansas, Lords of 52nd street, Hotel California, Lee greenwood, The Righteous Brothers, The Drifters.....that's a pretty long list of past shows here. Is this all that is available?

I'd be interested in suggestions as to what kind of acts people would like to see, either at The Savanna Center or The Sharon. Also, let's be reasonable, Billy Joel, Elton John or Bruce Springsteen are just a ways out of the budget.

I'll throw out a few:

Jackson Browne
Jethro Tull
Boz Scaggs
Seals and Crofts
Frankie Vali

Your Turn.

How about some jazz. Manhatten Transfer!

[New Englander]

I keep hoping for a Tiny Tim revival.

[EdFNJ]

I keep hoping for a Tiny Tim revival.
That would have to be quite literally a revival and would probably even make the front page of The Happy News.

[crash]

There are 128,000 people in the Villages and the Savanna Center holds about 950 and the Sharon a little over 1000 How many shows would it take for everyone who wanted to see a group to be able to. If the group is good the shows sell out if they didn't they would not keep having them back.

[big guy]

I remember a few years ago that Willie Nelson was scheduled at $250 per ticket. He canceled because he had the "flu" and appeared at Silver Springs State Park for a general admission of $35. We went to see him for $35 but I wouldn't for $250 no matter how much I like him.

[Topspinmo]

I think that's why all my previous wives left me.
Same old show, year after year! :icon_wink:

:1rotfl::clap2::clap2:

[OlifOlif]

Did any see the Olif Spear trio? I once saw them play at the Smithson Center. They could pass the time!

Also, what about that band with the guy that sung the song of being blue? Yes to that!!!

[Trish Barron]

How about Abbacadabra. They are touring the country right now, and have had rave reviews. They said they used to come to The Villages, and would be interested in coming once again, should the new recreation department consider contacting them. They are at 'ultimate" Abba tribute band. They really put on a show. Trish Barron, Pine Ridge, The Villages

[John canale]

Bring back George Thorogood and the Destroyers. Fantastic concert!
Tommy Castro (Blues)
The Fabulous Thunderbirds
Toby Keith
Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers

[kingtutt20]

[QUOTE=Kahuna32162;1649998]I'm sorry to to say anything negative, but why do we get the same shows year after year? Kansas, Lords of 52nd street, Hotel California, Lee greenwood, The Righteous Brothers, The Drifters.....that's a pretty long list of past shows here. Is this all that is available?

I'd be interested in suggestions as to what kind of acts people would like to see, either at The Savanna Center or The Sharon. Also, let's be reasonable, Billy Joel, Elton John or Bruce Springsteen are just a ways out of the budget.

I'll throw out a few:

Jackson Browne
Jethro Tull
Boz Scaggs
Seals and Crofts
Frankie Vali

Your Turn. Phil Vassar, Marshall Tucker, Montgomery Gentry, Chicago, Trace Atkins, Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall

[Mrs. Heck]

Those are great show suggestions. BUT if they don’t fix the acoustics at Savannah Center - skip it. We attended Blood, Sweat & Tears, and The Village People this year. The music is so loud it drowns out the lyrics. You couldn’t hear a lyric unless you already knew the words. It is the same for any seat therein - main floor or balcony. FIX IT , or give the microphones more power than the music amps.

[Katelivingston]

Susan Boyle
Elaine Paige
Joan Baez

[jedalton]

they brought David Foster and was best show ever

[DEBSTAN]

Recently attended a tribute to Dick Clark, American bandstand tribute hosted by a talented Ron Seggi. It was supported by a 13 piece band that was positively super.
This show has been presented in towns around Orlando and has had high review from each of the showing.
The band members and singers are all from the Orlando area.
The show is listed on the internet under Ron Seggi.

[BostonRich]

Why? Prolly cause their tix are money makers?

How many times have the Lords of 52nd Street appeared here? Have you been to one of their concerts? Maybe you are not a fan of B.J. music?

Love these guys. Saw them for the first time this year.

[BostonRich]

So we saw that Don McLean was coming. We thought . . . one hit wonder (okay maybe a few) but after reading the reviews we will definitely go see him next year if he comes back. People thought he put on a fantastic show.

[EnzoDe]

Doc Severinsen

[TonyM]

Some of those names still sell out sports stadiums. There is no venue here that could justify that and at what price?

[tallmanf]

Yes we are not all in our 70’s and 80’s , Joan Jett, Loverboy, Rick Springfield ( for my wife, lol) Travis Tritt . I do like the upcoming shows .

[Nordhagen]

Who?

[Librarygirl]

I'm sorry to to say anything negative, but why do we get the same shows year after year? Kansas, Lords of 52nd street, Hotel California, Lee greenwood, The Righteous Brothers, The Drifters.....that's a pretty long list of past shows here. Is this all that is available?

I'd be interested in suggestions as to what kind of acts people would like to see, either at The Savanna Center or The Sharon. Also, let's be reasonable, Billy Joel, Elton John or Bruce Springsteen are just a ways out of the budget.

I'll throw out a few:

Jackson Browne
Jethro Tull
Boz Scaggs
Seals and Crofts
Frankie Vali

Your Turn.
The Mavericks

[hutchjr]

Jimmy Buffett
Human Nature
Travis Tritt
Hank Williams Jr.

[zigzag]

Delbert McClinton!

[rmd2]

I would love to see Forever Plaid at the Studio again. Saw it once but want to see it again. I haven't laughed so hard in years. It was great.
Another would be to have Kenny Vance and the Planatones come back. I think they were only here once.
A different venue would be to have all of the great songs from Broadway plays (Phantom of the Opera, Cats, etc.)

[FutureFloridian]

Not sure if the venues are large enough to attract...maybe w/ multiple shows?

Chicago
Santana
Doobie Bros
Boz Scaggs
Jack Johnson
David Byrne

[Cruisy]

Iris Dement

[willis100]

The Lords of 52nd Street have only been here 1 time and it was one of the best shows I have ever seen and I've seen many.

[Shutterbug]

George Dyer from Branson, MO told me he would love to come to The Villages. He has a great show and would be a big draw for The Sharon.

[swalters54@aol.com]

Triple Espresso, one of the funniest comedy acts ever, wear your Depends.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Would any of you be interested in seeing Jefferson Starship or the Steve Miller Band? If either are of interest, I could see if these two bands might be interested in playing in The Villages. My sister is friends with the owner of Starship, and I'm friends with the Steve Miller Band's keyboard player's ex-wife. At the very least, I could find out if they'd ever considered the idea, and point them to the Sharon Morse center's production folks.

Update: got in touch with Chris Smith (owner and keyboard player of Starship) and he says they played a few years ago at the Morse P.A. Center; gave a texty-thumbs-up to the idea of doing it again.

[Taltarzac725]

Would any of you be interested in seeing Jefferson Starship or the Steve Miller Band? If either are of interest, I could see if these two bands might be interested in playing in The Villages. My sister is friends with the owner of Starship, and I'm friends with the Steve Miller Band's keyboard player's ex-wife. At the very least, I could find out if they'd ever considered the idea, and point them to the Sharon Morse center's production folks.

Update: got in touch with Chris Smith (owner and keyboard player of Starship) and he says they played a few years ago at the Morse P.A. Center; gave a texty-thumbs-up to the idea of doing it again.

That is cool information.

[John_W]

Would any of you be interested in seeing Jefferson Starship or the Steve Miller Band? If either are of interest, I could see if these two bands might be interested in playing in The Villages. My sister is friends with the owner of Starship, and I'm friends with the Steve Miller Band's keyboard player's ex-wife. At the very least, I could find out if they'd ever considered the idea, and point them to the Sharon Morse center's production folks.

Update: got in touch with Chris Smith (owner and keyboard player of Starship) and he says they played a few years ago at the Morse P.A. Center; gave a texty-thumbs-up to the idea of doing it again.

It sounds like you really like Jefferson Starship. Let me set the record straight on this. Starship featuring Mickey Thomas was at the Savannah Center March 28th for two shows. I was front row center at the 5pm show, he was fantastic. Mickey joined Starship in 1979 after Marty Balin (who passed away in Tampa last summer) had quit. He and Grace Slick lead the band until finally Grace walked away in 1988, original guitarist Paul Kanter had quit in '84. So Mickey was the last of the recording artist. After Grace left, he dropped Jefferson from the name and has carried on ever since. His current band mates for most part have been with him since 1993 and Stephanie Calvert the female singer has been with him since 2006 and sounds exactly like Grace Slick.

Mickey was the original lead singer on the hits We Built this City, Find your Way Back, Sara, Nothing Gonna Stop Us Now, Jane and It's Not Enough to name a few and was vocalist on the Elvin Bishop hit "Fooled Around and Fell in Love" when he sang for them in the 70's.

https://cps-static.rovicorp.com/3/JPG_400/MI0003/719/MI0003719295.jpg?partner=allrovi.com

The group you're referring to Jefferson Starship has one member who actually played in the band during it's hit years. David Freidberg played guitar from 1974 to 1984. That's the only connection they have to the band, not one singer. They played here for free promoted for veterans, I believe it was 2016 at Savannah Center, I skipped going. I've seen them on youtube, and it's not good. They really only have a female vocalist, who doesn't do Grace Slick as well as Stephanie in Starship and no male lead vocalist. Friedberg does some singing, but it's obvious why he was a guitar player. Freidberg owns that name, the Chris Smith you mentioned is the keyboard player and has only been with them since 1998. Maybe he is the tour booking agent which is why he is the contact person. That's Friedberg below, his biggest claim to fame was he was an original member of Quicksilver Messenger Service before joining Jefferson Airplane.

http://jeffersonstarship.com/uploads/3/4/9/7/34972717/1457557418.png

Steve Miller would be a good show, I don't know if the Sharon is quite big enough. One person who we have never had here and would play in our Savannah Center, is original vocalist guitarist of Grand Funk Railroad "Mark Farner". Mark is legally unable to use the name Grand Funk because of paperwork he signed in 1998 in error. So when you see that name listed, it has the drummer and bass player but not the star of GFR.

http://assets.blabbermouth.net/media/markfernersamericanbandlogo_638.jpg

[Barefoot]

I remember a few years ago that Willie Nelson was scheduled at $250 per ticket. He canceled because he had the "flu" and appeared at Silver Springs State Park for a general admission of $35. We went to see him for $35 but I wouldn't for $250 no matter how much I like him.I saw Willie Nelson at Silver Springs for $35.00.
I was scheduled to see him at the Sharon when he unfortunately came down with the flu.
I'd love to see him scheduled again to visit The Villages.
At 86, he probably doesn't have a lot of performing years left.

[anothersteve]

It sounds like you really like Jefferson Starship. Let me set the record straight on this. Starship featuring Mickey Thomas was at the Savannah Center March 28th for two shows. I was front row center at the 5pm show, he was fantastic. Mickey joined Starship in 1979 after Marty Balin (who passed away in Tampa last summer) had quit. He and Grace Slick lead the band until finally Grace walked away in 1988, original guitarist Paul Kanter had quit in '84. So Mickey was the last of the recording artist. After Grace left, he dropped Jefferson from the name and has carried on ever since. His current band mates for most part have been with him since 1993 and Stephanie Calvert the female singer has been with him since 2006 and sounds exactly like Grace Slick.

Mickey was the original lead singer on the hits We Built this City, Find your Way Back, Sara, Nothing Gonna Stop Us Now, Jane and It's Not Enough to name a few and was vocalist on the Elvin Bishop hit "Fooled Around and Fell in Love" when he sang for them in the 70's.

https://cps-static.rovicorp.com/3/JPG_400/MI0003/719/MI0003719295.jpg?partner=allrovi.com

The group you're referring to Jefferson Starship has one member who actually played in the band during it's hit years. David Freidberg played guitar from 1974 to 1984. That's the only connection they have to the band, not one singer. They played here for free promoted for veterans, I believe it was 2016 at Savannah Center, I skipped going. I've seen them on youtube, and it's not good. They really only have a female vocalist, who doesn't do Grace Slick as well as Stephanie in Starship and no male lead vocalist. Friedberg does some singing, but it's obvious why he was a guitar player. Freidberg owns that name, the Chris Smith you mentioned is the keyboard player and has only been with them since 1998. Maybe he is the tour booking agent which is why he is the contact person. That's Friedberg below, his biggest claim to fame was he was an original member of Quicksilver Messenger Service before joining Jefferson Airplane.

http://jeffersonstarship.com/uploads/3/4/9/7/34972717/1457557418.png

Steve Miller would be a good show, I don't know if the Sharon is quite big enough. One person who we have never had here and would play in our Savannah Center, is original vocalist guitarist of Grand Funk Railroad "Mark Farner". Mark is legally unable to use the name Grand Funk because of paperwork he signed in 1998 in error. So when you see that name listed, it has the drummer and bass player but not the star of GFR.

http://assets.blabbermouth.net/media/markfernersamericanbandlogo_638.jpg

Speaking of Starship and going back to Airplane, Jorma Kaukonen, (and maybe Hot Tuna)
would be an awesome show!

Steve