8/9 Hammond, IN @ The Venue

[ToEachesOwn]

Horseshoe Casino

Tickets will go on sale this Friday, July 11th at 10 AM CST

Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster and all other normal outlets, including at the venue itself.

For those of you in the Chicago area, realize this is closer to Chicago than the Pumpkins have been since their final show on December 2nd of 2000.

http://www.smashingpumpkins.com/news_4742

[redbull]

what the fuck, a casino?

anyone know if casino shows tend to be more expensive than regular venues?

[ToEachesOwn]

And I thought that these shows were supposed to have something to do with the SP heritage. I went through spfc and couldn't find anything between 1988-1991 about this city. Actually, I've never heard of it until now.

[redbull]

how close is this to Gary
I'm not getting shot/stabbed/raped for this band

[ToEachesOwn]

Originally Posted by redbull

how close is this to Gary
I'm not getting shot/stabbed/raped for this band

It looks like roughly 15 miles. I mapped it earlier and it's like a nine hour trek for me. If they're doing a ghetto tour then hopefully they hit Reading, PA or Camden, NJ... at least my loved ones won't have to drive far if I bite the dust.

[JRiordan]

From http://www.casinocitytimes.com/news/...ntentId=173420

Originally Posted by Casinocitytimes.com

Horseshoe Casino, AEG enter alliance
3 June 2008

HAMMOND, Indiana -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Horseshoe has entered into an alliance with AEG Live, one of the largest concert promotion, special event and touring companies in the world, to develop and program a new 3,200 capacity entertainment venue that will be revealed in August 2008 as part of a $500M casino expansion project.

"We are thrilled to introduce The Venue at Horseshoe Casino to the Chicago area and are confident that AEG Live will play a significant role in its success," said Rick Mazer, Indiana Regional President and General Manager of Horseshoe. "We look forward to working with AEG Live to bring top-level performers and full-scale shows to the new Horseshoe."

As part of the initial multi-year agreement with Horseshoe, AEG Live will book and co-promote concerts, in addition to acting as a marketing advisor for The Venue.

"Our long-term strategy has always been to search out and create strategic relationships with the finest facilities and most respected operators in the marketplace," commented Joe Litvag, Senior Vice President, Midwest region for AEG Live. "The Venue at Horseshoe Casino provides us with the opportunity to align ourselves with the most dynamic new entertainment space in Chicago, along with the most forward-thinking casino entertainment company in the country."

The Venue is being designed by Montreal-based Sceno Plus, whose notable past projects ******* the Bellagio Theater (Las Vegas), Colosseum at Caesars Palace (Las Vegas), Cirque du Soleil La Nouba Theatre (Orlando), and the Wynn Casino Theater (Las Vegas).

The Venue will be a fully flexible space with the ability to host intimate shows, corporate groups, and fully seated theatrical and sporting events. The entire lower level seats are retractable and can be scaled to create a variable general admission floor, allowing the concert venue to host fully interactive guest experiences. The Venue also features six VIP boxes, with three rows of seats and a salon that features couches, plasma televisions, and bottle service. At full general admission capacity, the facility will hold 3,200 guests, with standard seating for 2,300 plus a suite area with an additional 200 seats.

The Horseshoe Casino expansion will boast up to 350,000 square feet of gaming and entertainment space, as well as new retail and dining experiences. Conveniently located 20 minutes from downtown Chicago, its upcoming renovation and scenic setting will make Horseshoe Casino the premier gaming and entertainment destination in the Midwest.

From: http://www.harrahs.com/casinos/horse...ue-detail.html

Originally Posted by harrahs.com

Where Entertainment Knows No Bounds

* Chicago’s Premier Entertainment Center

* Brought to you by the team behind The ColosseumTM at Caesars Palace®

Announcements start July 7, 2008

Onsales begin July 11, 2008


Exclusively at Horseshoe

[Rickpat12]

Any news on if this is 21+ only. Hopefully not, I'm extremely pumped for this!

[markpregen]

Venues in Vegas such as The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel are rarely 21 and over. I can't imagine Billy would request 21+ considering his current fan base.

[MonteLDS]

LOL

http://www.smashingpumpkins.com/tour_135

Onsale: NOW

I wonder if I will go to this show or not. right now its looking maybe- maybe not

[Floppy Nono]

didnt you go to like 14 shows since the band got back together?

[redbull]

21+

http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/57749

[MonteLDS]

Prices!!

Price Price: $85

http://www.harrahs.com/EventsCalenda...2008&x=32&y=17

[MisterSquishyHalo]

Originally Posted by ToEachesOwn

And I thought that these shows were supposed to have something to do with the SP heritage. I went through spfc and couldn't find anything between 1988-1991 about this city. Actually, I've never heard of it until now.

Those are the November shows.

[MisterSquishyHalo]

Originally Posted by MonteLDS

Prices!!

Price Price: $85

http://www.harrahs.com/EventsCalenda...2008&x=32&y=17

85$? so in effect, 100+$ per ticket.

Better be a 3 hour show with lots of fun stuff. No crying tree of mercury.

[MonteLDS]

Originally Posted by MisterSquishyHalo

85$? so in effect, 100+$ per ticket.

Better be a 3 hour show with lots of fun stuff. No crying tree of mercury.

4x the price of the residency, twice the size, i am hoping for 6 hours!

[redbull]

Originally Posted by MonteLDS

Prices!!

Price Price: $85

http://www.harrahs.com/EventsCalenda...2008&x=32&y=17

prepare for a two hour and 15 minute show which will STILL ******* United States, Glass and the Ghost Children, and Heavy Metal Machine.

[redbull]

also Gossamer is confirmed to be on the setlist as part of the planned seventh encore, but will be cut along with all encore songs except for With Every Light

[MonteLDS]

so $400 for me to see this show i hope we hear news of other venues soon...

But if this is the 1st show i just might

[MisterSquishyHalo]

Originally Posted by MonteLDS

4x the price of the residency, twice the size, i am hoping for 6 hours!

Well the residency people was just cheap prices.

I don't mind paying 80$+ just better be some things in there that we wouldn't get for a 50$ show.

[MisterSquishyHalo]

Originally Posted by redbull

prepare for a two hour and 15 minute show which will STILL ******* United States, Glass and the Ghost Children, and Heavy Metal Machine.

I have faith!

[MonteLDS]

Originally Posted by MisterSquishyHalo

I don't mind paying 80$+ just better be some things in there that we wouldn't get for a 50$ show.

I am currently watching the July 31st show right now. It was pretty good. But I hope each show is a little more of its own show, rather than the same show different city.

I suspect that Billy planed this to be for the "core" of the fans to show up..

and if this is not meant for the "core" fan than i fear the prices of the next show... On a side note, the shows @ the venue is pretty high in general.

[MonteLDS]

Anyone else get the email from the o-site.. i guess they are really pushing this show to those who are registered

[MisterSquishyHalo]

Originally Posted by MonteLDS

and if this is not meant for the "core" fan than i fear the prices of the next show... On a side note, the shows @ the venue is pretty high in general.

exactly, 65$ for stp.

[smashing0]

Originally Posted by http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/57749

Cameras and recording devices are never allowed at concerts unless otherwise notified.

someone make sure this venue is aware of the pumpkins taping policy