06-Feb-09: Anchorman's Big Announcement Party Thread (North America Tour dates 2009)

[Texasluvsjonny]

boooooooooooo us tour

North American tour announced
February 6, 2009 12:00 pm
Fourteen big dates in July/August confirmed



Good afternoon. We're very pleased to announce that Coldplay will be heading back to Canada and America for a 14-date tour in July and August. Tickets will be available from here. And the shows are as follows:

July
10th - Portland, OR - The Amphitheater at Clark County - on sale 14th Feb
11th - George, WA - The Gorge Amphitheatre� - on sale 14th Feb
13th - San Francisco, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre - on sale 14th Feb
16th - San Diego, CA - Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre - on sale 13th Feb
18th - Carson, CA� - Home Depot Center - on sale 21st Feb
21st - Dallas, TX - Superpages.com Center - on sale 14th Feb
22nd - Houston, TX� - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - on sale 21st Feb
24th -� Maryland Heights, MO - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater - on sale14th Feb
25th - East Troy, WI -� Alpine Valley Music Theatre - on sale 14th Feb
29th - Toronto, ON - Venue TBC - on sale 13th Feb

August
3rd - Mansfield, MA -� Comcast Center - on sale 14th Feb
6th - Raleigh, NC -� Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion - on sale 13th Feb
7th - Charlotte, NC -� Charlotte Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre - on sale 13th Feb
9th - Tampa, FL� Ford Amphitheatre - on sale 21st Feb

By the way, voting for the Best Live Act at the Brits closes tomorrow evening - we'd be very much obliged if you'd vote for Coldplay (wherever you are). Click here to do so. Thanks.

AnchormanOn sale on different dates, so I don't have to try for both on same day. :D
Mel, prepare my room. :P

[ApproximatelyInfinite]

and it should be a south american or asian tour :angry:.

i'm sorry to all of you that live in those areas...this whole thing smacks of reaping in as much money as possible. i feel guilty that we've gotten them three times now.

[A RUSH OF VIDA]

iM SO HAPPY...BUT sORRY FOR U NON AMERICANS

[Eh Steve!]

From coldplay.com

North American tour announced
February 6, 2009 12:00 pm
Fourteen big dates in July/August confirmed


Good afternoon. We're very pleased to announce that Coldplay will be heading back to Canada and America for a 14-date tour in July and August. Tickets will be available from here. And the shows are as follows:

July
10th - Portland, OR - The Amphitheater at Clark County - on sale 14th Feb
11th - George, WA - The Gorge Amphitheatre� - on sale 14th Feb
13th - San Francisco, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre - on sale 14th Feb
16th - San Diego, CA - Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre - on sale 13th Feb
18th - Carson, CA� - Home Depot Center - on sale 21st Feb
21st - Dallas, TX - Superpages.com Center - on sale 14th Feb
22nd - Houston, TX� - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - on sale 21st Feb
24th -� Maryland Heights, MO - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater - on sale14th Feb
25th - East Troy, WI -� Alpine Valley Music Theatre - on sale 14th Feb
29th - Toronto, ON - Venue TBC - on sale 13th Feb

August
3rd - Mansfield, MA -� Comcast Center - on sale 14th Feb
6th - Raleigh, NC -� Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion - on sale 13th Feb
7th - Charlotte, NC -� Charlotte Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre - on sale 13th Feb
9th - Tampa, FL� Ford Amphitheatre - on sale 21st Feb

By the way, voting for the Best Live Act at the Brits closes tomorrow evening - we'd be very much obliged if you'd vote for Coldplay (wherever you are). Click here to do so. Thanks.

YES THE SHOW ON THE 24th IS RIGHT AROUND HERE IN ST. LOUIS SO I CAN GOO FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!

[Christa42]

i am truly sorry latin america and now i will go get the kids up and sulk a little but don't give up everyone!!! you never know what's around the corner. somebody slap me please

[melanieau]

All this so they could announce more American tour dates?? I'm disappointed as I thought they might be headed some place that hadn't gotten the Viva tour yet. :(

[notlost92]

I'm so sorry for the non-North Americans :( *big hug*

But I can't believe I can actually go, since they're coming 2 days after I get home from being out of the country for a month...

[Corkus]

Part of me wanted something that all of us could enjoy.

But most of me is just really fucking happy right now, and I know Carson very well...
:D:D:D

How can I feel so sorry and so happy at once? :stunned:

[Pris]

I know!!!!! it sucks!

it's all about the money though :angry:
I was hoping for any kind of news but this.......... :dozey:
sorry for you guys :cry:
Thankx Jen...... :cry: :kiss:

[Lore]

and it should be a south american or asian tour :angry:.

i'm sorry to all of you that live in those areas...this whole thing smacks of reaping in as much money as possible. i feel guilty that we've gotten them three times now.

then reply to their twitter! :P

I would but I closed my twitter account :lol:

[A RUSH OF VIDA]

this will be my 1st cOLDPLAY CONCET AND CONCERT PEROID!

[scusi]

The other day when Chris was reeling off the tour he did say south america!

[Lore]

I'm so creating a new sig

[notlost92]

Remember Chris said a 9-month tour this year, that leaves a lot of time for a South American and/or Asian tour!

Chin up, everyone :)

[rudy_o]

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:disappointed:

[CMJBGBWC]

:wacky:

[c0ldplay420]

no michigan :(

[Pris]

then reply to their twitter! :P

I would but I closed my twitter account :lol:
I'll do that when i'm propperly awake, i only created a tweeter account for coldplay purposes and this is certainly one..... :dozey:

I can't believe i got out of bed at 5 am for this :inquisitive:

I'm going back to sleep..... congrats americans!!!! :nice:

I'm off to bed

[marie/pims]

I still thought they would announce something...something that concerns everyone

[rudy_o]

*logs out*

[CookyMnstr]

Aww I'm so sorry for you guys in Latin Am!:(
(and uh mm,sorry I freaked out complaining about no NY shows:embarassed:; I'm spoiled, what can I say!)

[Lore]

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:disappointed:

I'm so dissapointed

[ApproximatelyInfinite]

i would have been more excited if it was south america, actually. i would have been SO happy for you guys :D

but jeez, they shouldn't have hyped up something that not as many people can enjoy. that's just not fair.

maybe we'll get a postcards update later today to make up for it? :worried:

[Christa42]

It must be hard to keep the whole world happy

[Stefan-C8]

What a big news :rolleyes:

[cold_love23]

Now im pissed...........

yeah me too I guess... but we made it into a bigger deal than it was.. with all of our speculation

[Eh Steve!]

man after getting the first st. louis show cancelled due toe rescheduling i am excited!

[A RUSH OF VIDA]

Well they are coming to SD and they havent been here on this tour.....

[SwallowedInSea]

It must be hard to keep the whole world happy

Very true!!

[ApproximatelyInfinite]

5 people are going to have posted this by the time i say it, but new tweet: more dates announced on monday, not in north america.

guess they were getting lots of complaints :P

[rudy_o]

I'm so dissapointed
So am I :hug:

[JDFSX1]

OH MY CHRIS! IM SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW WHAT A GREAT WAY TO START FRIDAY MORNING! AUGUST 3RD THAT ALMOST EXACTLY A YEAR AFTE I SAW THEM FOR THE FIRST TIME! And only 6 days before my birthday!:):rolleyes::kiss::cool:;):D:laugh3:

-Jesse-

[Lore]

It must be hard to keep the whole world happy

but it was their fault (or anchorman's fault), because they announced it as something "quite big" and not as something "quite big for the north american people"

[Larry]

I'm so dissapointed

Lo siento mucho Lore. :(

But perhaps they are doing Latin America sometime around November. Remember the article you posted? Cold comfort though... :/

[Christa42]

my heart is really breaking for south america.

[cold_love23]

ok yeah, I am going back to bed... so tired. goodnight everyone

[Texasluvsjonny]

I'm so dissapointedMaybe they are still working out the details and will announce some South American dates for May or June. Hang in there Lore. :kiss:

OMG the heat of July + hurricane season..........I hope I actually get to see them.

[a-chan]

Mouhahaaaa I was riiiiiiiight!!!!!!

Cool for our US friends!!!

[Corkus]

Well, now that I'm less shocked, I'm very excited in spite of this being something you wouldn't think they'd do such a type of announcement for. I've been to the Home Depot Center in Carson a few times (most recently to see - believe it or not - Sarah Palin), but never for a concert, so I can't tell if it will be a good venue. It has a tennis court, soccer stadium, and track facility, and I'm predicting the soccer stadium will be used.

But holy shit, I need to round up my buddies and inform them...when they're awake.
Actually...scratch that. They deserve to be woken up for this. :D

[Christa42]

they should be more specific when they tease all of us

[cold_love23]

I doubt that this is the extent of it.. I'm sure they'll announce more dates.

[ApproximatelyInfinite]

i have my fingers crossed for south america on monday :D (and asia, but i think that's somewhat less likely).

i really think you guys will get a shot :nice:

[rudy_o]

but it was their fault (or anchorman's fault), because they announced it as something "quite big" and not as something "quite big for the north american people"

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:clap:

[Lore]

I'm so pissed


I'll go to bed

[a-chan]

Look what Anchorman just annonced on Twitter!!

(Keep it under your hats, but we've got a couple more dates to announce on Monday. And those ones are not in north America. Anchorman)

[rudy_o]

(and asia, but i think that's somewhat less likely).

:inquisitive: :angry: :lol:

[Larry]

+++ (Keep it under your hats, but we've got a couple more dates to announce on Monday. And those ones are not in north America. Anchorman) +++

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New hope Lore! :D

[notlost92]

Holy shit those are small venues. Have any of you guys looked? These are like... AROBTTH venues.

Sorry, I'll go discuss it somewhere else.

[ApproximatelyInfinite]

lore, keep up the hope. i don't know if you saw me say it a few mins ago, but they tweeted that MORE DATES will be announced monday, NOT IN NORTH AMERICA. i think it's you guys :wink:

haha, 7,000th post :P

[Lore]

+++ (Keep it under your hats, but we've got a couple more dates to announce on Monday. And those ones are not in north America. Anchorman) +++

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New hope Lore! :D

:bomb: did they just add that?

[rudy_o]

I'm so pissed
I'll go to bed

:hug: I'm pissed as well ;)

[Christa42]

+++ (Keep it under your hats, but we've got a couple more dates to announce on Monday. And those ones are not in north America. Anchorman) +++

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New hope Lore! :D

Thank God!!!!

[Lore]

lore, keep up the hope. i don't know if you saw me say it a few mins ago, but they tweeted that MORE DATES will be announced monday, NOT IN NORTH AMERICA. i think it's you guys :wink:

probably just more european tour dates :(

[Lore]

:hug: I'm pissed as well ;)

:kiss:

[SueDeNimes]

Oh my.
True, it must be hard to plese everyone...

New dates on Monday!!
:dance:
I'll kepp my fingers crossed for everybody who's disappointed now!

[Sirhc]

I guess that will be about South America... I hope so for you guys :)

[ApproximatelyInfinite]

they added that about 10 mins ago, my post got lost pages back :lol:

i think it's you guys, i swear.

[rudy_o]

, but they tweeted that MORE DATES will be announced monday, NOT IN NORTH AMERICA. i think it's you guys :wink:

:shocked2:

[marie/pims]

I WANT TICKETS!

[Lore]

I won't keep my expectations high considering that in all these years they have been in latin america just once (just twice in Brazil and probably mexico)

[rudy_o]

I think it must be in Europe. :dozey: :jealous: :P lol

[cold_love23]

they added that about 10 mins ago, my post got lost pages back :lol:

i think it's you guys, i swear.

yeah I saw it, you were the first one to post it.. but pages fill up sooo quickly here. we're all rabid. :laugh3:

[notlost92]

I won't keep my expectations high considering that in all these years they have been in latin america just once (just twice in Brazil and probably mexico)

I think they're more likely to come to Latin America then.... :\



And does anyone know if there will be any sort of presale for these? Because the venues are so small, it's going to be next to impossible to buy tickets...

[woohoo37]

UK Bedroom Tour 2009!!

[marie/pims]

UK Bedroom Tour 2009!!

with Guy as main star for me please

[ApproximatelyInfinite]

I think they're more likely to come to Latin America then.... :\



And does anyone know if there will be any sort of presale for these? Because the venues are so small, it's going to be next to impossible to buy tickets...

the venues aren't THAT small, these are average-size venues. i've seen them (and almost all of my other artists) at these size venues, and it's not that hard to get tickets, or not as hard as you might think. no presale, i bet. you just have to have a plan of attack.

[Sirhc]

No, Europe has some tour dates already (I've already got two tickets :dance:)
So I truely hope these new dates are for another country, so you guys can go see them.

[SueDeNimes]

Bedroom Tour!! :lol: :laugh3:

[Sirhc]

http://torontoist.com/attachments/Alison/tim%20tam.jpg

*drools*


By the way: this looks soooo good :stunned:

[marie/pims]

I LOVE TIM TAMS!!!

[notlost92]

the venues aren't THAT small, these are average-size venues. i've seen them (and almost all of my other artists) at these size venues, and it's not that hard to get tickets, or not as hard as you might think. no presale, i bet. you just have to have a plan of attack.

Hmm, well I saw Dave Matthews Band at the Comcast Center in Mansfield a couple of years ago, and I remember it being reallllly small. Maybe I'm just remembering incorrectly. :thinking:

A ticket veteran will need to help me plan an attack! :lol:

[Sirhc]

Can you get them in Europe? I would love to taste it. Looks delicious :tongue:

[notlost92]

08/03/09 Coldplay Comcast Center Mansfield MA Presale @02/13/09

There is a presale, Chelsea...

[Texasluvsjonny]

the venues aren't THAT small, these are average-size venues. i've seen them (and almost all of my other artists) at these size venues, and it's not that hard to get tickets, or not as hard as you might think. no presale, i bet. you just have to have a plan of attack.These are the "sheds" as Milller called them. Live Nation is linked in their post and it has presales listed. Most likely the presale will be if you have a VIP membership in Live Nation. :dozey:

[rudy_o]

Lore is gone. :bigcry:

[ApproximatelyInfinite]

interesting, i didn't expect a presale. and yeah, for what you're used to, zoe, they may be small, but for most bands, they're pretty average-sized places, these pavillions. they're small for what coldplay has become :D. i saw radiohead at the comcast center, and it's really nice up there. you can get some REALLY crappy seats in that place, though.

i have to decide whether or not to go. i'll give you pointers, if you want, though i'm good at getting TICKETS; angie's good at getting GOOD tickets :nice:

[notlost92]

Yeah, it says "Ticket Rush" presale... It won't sell out in presale, will it? Because that's happened to me before :uhoh:

[woohoo37]

UK Bathroom Tour............feat Chris singing in the shower

UK Garden Tour................feat Will because he looks like a gardener

Uk Kitchen Tour................feat Jonny on lead sauce pan and cutting board

UK Bedroom Tour.............feat Guy plucking his instrument

[marie/pims]

UK Bedroom Tour.............feat Guy plucking his instrument

HAHAHAHAHAHA. exactly....I'll be there....instruments:sneaky::sneaky::sneaky:

[Ebs757]

How do you get pre-sale again?

[Sirhc]

UK Bathroom Tour............feat Chris singing in the shower



Can we join him? :sneaky:

[coldplay_is_louve.]

this. is. TERRIBLE!!!

why not philly, boys?!?!

now i'm going to cry all day!! :bigcry::bigcry::bigcry::bigcry::bigcry::bigcry:!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[notlost92]

more dates monday?

really?

i didn't see that part. i just starting cursing and crying.

more dates? there's still hope for philly. oh god i hope they come to philly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hate to destroy your hopes, but.... they said that the Monday dates won't be in North America... :\

Don't shoot the messenger!

[coldplay_is_louve.]

^^i heard. that's why i editited my post. :(!!

[notlost92]

Yeah, I posted before I saw that you edited :P

[coldplay_is_louve.]

god, this sucks. :(

[Novah]

Does anyone live in/near St. Louis? I don't think I'm going to have anyone to go with this time and I'll feel a bit weird going alone! ;) PM me, hehe!!
(for carpool purposes, I'll be driving from Champaign/Urbana IL -- 2 hours East)

[woohoo37]

god, this sucks. :(

just wait until Christian Bale finds out!...........

[a-chan]

just wait until Christian Bale finds out!...........

:laugh3: :laugh3: :laugh3: :laugh3:

[gotcheese2768]

yay i'm so happy!! i am going at lika all 3 shows!!

[Eh Steve!]

its about time they announced a st. louis date, and ill be able to go

[adelina]

So happy for all you Americans! :D Hope they announce more European dates for August on Monday. Pleeeassseeee!!! *fingers crossed*

[woohoo37]

Something in Devon, Uk is on the cards - Martin mentioned that on a show last week....like a homecoming or somthing?

[gotcheese2768]

thanks i really am so happy right now i almost cried!!

[Mimixxx]

I'm so pissed


I'll go to bed

Sorry Lore, I hope they'll come to you guys soon.

[adelina]

Can we join him? :sneaky:

Puts a whole new spin on "stage invasion". :lol::sneaky:

[Makayla]

this. is. TERRIBLE!!!

why not philly, boys?!?!

now i'm going to cry all day!! :bigcry::bigcry::bigcry::bigcry::bigcry::bigcry:!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know i know!!!
I'm still really sad.
They aren't coming to Colorado either.
And although they are indeed coming to the U.S. They aren't coming to my state. And i don't have enough money to travel to any of the others...

ugh. I hate my life.
:(

[gotcheese2768]

I know i know!!!
I'm still really sad.
They aren't coming to Colorado either.
And although they are indeed coming to the U.S. They aren't coming to my state. And i don't have enough money to travel to any of the others...

ugh. I hate my life.
:(

sorry love i'll be going to at least one show...maybe two.they are in my sig..

[Lizzybear]

I hate my life too! :( :( :( :(
they are not going anywhere in the Midwest...not even Chicago... :( :( what is with that!!!!!!!! i hate my life, i hate where i live...i go to die now.....:(

[JM-SP2]

I'm so disappointed too. I was really hoping for some Latin American dates. I have never seen them live, it's about time before they stop performing songs from Parachutes or ARROBTTH.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

I know i know!!!
I'm still really sad.
They aren't coming to Colorado either.
And although they are indeed coming to the U.S. They aren't coming to my state. And i don't have enough money to travel to any of the others...

ugh. I hate my life.
:(


same here. i'm tempted to not go to class later on today cause i'm so fucking depressed. :(

[Montreal]

Calm down. Some other dates will be added

[Aleluvscp]

They are sooo announcing the latin american dates on the 9th!! :smug:

[coldplay_are_forever]

FUCK. I Want them, NOW!! I wanna live in the US!! :(:(:(:(:(:(

[CRYSTAL]

damnit they left NY region....:cry:No NJ,Philly,NY...:cry:

[Corkus]

You know, while another set of UK dates would not surprise me at all, something else that wouldn't surprise me is possibly a couple more U.S. shows being announced last-minute. It's happened before, so somebody here may get lucky. :)

But I'm not gonna let this thread's depression get me down today. 2009 - new material or not - is gonna be just as awesome as 2008 for Coldplay.

[footyfan10]

damnit they left NY region....:cry:No NJ,Philly,NY...:cry:

They sort of did. There is a show in Mansfield, Massachussets of all places.

I'm like 3 hours from there according to google maps. This is potentially cool but not too cool because I honestly don't know if I'm gonna be able to get there.

I've never seen Coldplay play, but I would love if this could happen.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

think, guys, whoever got the shaft will see them in the next tour!! i'm excited for the next album, and have gotten over the sadness. :D

[kmm1482]

They might as well be in the U.K. :cry: still too far away from me to go see them. They must not like being on the same side of the country as me :(
I think that will be all the dates in North America, they've got too busy of a year.
Do you guys think they'll tour in 2010 to promote the next album? Cause Chris said after the next album they'll just dissapear and touring for three straight packed years is REALLY daunting!

[kmm1482]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! They're being supported by Elbow!!!! I WON'T BE ABLE TO SEE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DAMMIT!!!

[gmalool]

THEYRE COMING SO CLOSE TO ME! Yes i love cp even more. Im so pumped.

[bellynelly]

yet another american tour? Why not move over there lads, save you alot of money and time!!!!

[CRYSTAL]

Well i think i can try for Mansfield MA,my hubby's current work is in Rhode Island,Providence.And its near to there.Well its in Aug 3.I must go for this.

[Caroline]

I'm going to see them July, 13 in San Francisco!!! I'm soooooo excited!

[majgirl]

Wow, this couldn't have come at a worse time for me lol. I want to go to Sanfran but I'm tapped out, and with only a week before tickets go on sale... I guess theres always prayer lol.

[The Escapist]

that was a disappointment...

[heelsrule1988]

For those of you saying that this was a letdown, keep in mind that there were people like me that were heartbroken that Coldplay didn't play a show near them the first time around. So for us, this news couldn't be any bigger. :)

[Jsalyers]

HOLY SHIT!!!!!!! They are coming to fucking San Diego, ahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!
:dance::dance::bomb:

[kmm1482]

Also keep in mind that not everyone in America will still get to see them. They're still too far from where I live to see them :(

[Lizzybear]

^^^^^ omg!!!!!! me too!!!!!!!!!!! :( :( :(
thery arent coming anywhere in the Midwest>>>!!!! not even Chicago!!!!! and thats really close to me!!!!! why arnt they at least coming to Chicago, its one of our most major cities! i dont understnd :(

[Lizzybear]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! They're being supported by Elbow!!!! I WON'T BE ABLE TO SEE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DAMMIT!!!

seriously elbow!!!!!!!???????omg!!!!!!!i want to see this so bad....i hate where i live!!!!!!!!!!!!:(:(:(:cry::cry::cry:

[kmm1482]

There HAS to be someone we can demand they come closer! :) (that sounded kinda creepy :confused:)

[Lizzybear]

:( i know!!!!!!!!
no way can i wait like 2 years to see them again, it already feels like forever since i saw them,....I want them near ME!!!!!!!! :( :( :(
come to Chicago guys please please please....if only they would play at Lallopalooza this summer in Chicago, but i doubt they will :(

[ApproximatelyInfinite]

i think it's a bit unfair for most americans to be saying that they should broaden the tour to come to places closer to them, especially when they've covered this continent twice over so far and especially when most people saying these things have seen them at least once this year. i feel like between the three tours, they've covered us damn well, while other continents and countries, not at all. they hit chicago their last time here, and ohio too. it's someone elses' turn now, specifically south america and asia.

[Mimixxx]

I agree Chelsea. They hit New Jersey and Philly twice last year too.

People in Asia, South America, vast parts of Europe haven't had them come anywhere near at all yet.

[Lore]

I agree with chelsea... you know what, when they came to chile, some people traveled from another places of the country, some people even spent more than 10 hours in a bus just to see them. I know USA is a big big country but it's not like they've only been in just one city there

[kmm1482]

Sorry... I just really wanna see them wherever they go! Plus, I've ALWAYS wanted to see Elbow!

[Mimixxx]

Yeah. Playing one or two cities in countries the size of Chile or Brazil just isn't enough. I hope the tour there is a little more extensive this time.

[Lore]

if they decide to come, they will only play in one city in chile and argentina... but that's normal and happens with every band, but you know what sucks? the famous bands never go to perú or Bolivia or Colombia... the fans from those countries always have to spend a lot of money to see them

[ricardo]

DISSAPOINTING!!
FIRST, USA AND CANADA ARE NOT THE WHOLE WORLD, THEY SHOULD HAVE SAID BIG NEWS FOR USA CITIZENS, BECAUSE FOR THE REST OF THE WORLD THIS NEWS ARE USELESS, BESIDES, WHY GOING AGAIN TO USA AND CANDA?
WHEN YOU HAVE MEXICO, CHILE, BRAZIL, ARGENTINA, COLOMBIA,PERU ETC. COUNTRIES THAT MAY NOT HAVE THE ECONOMICAL POWER OF USA AND CANADA BUT STILL HAVE A LOT OF FANS AND THE MONEY ENOUGH TO BUY THEIR TICKETS, I WAS EXPECTING NEW SONGS, NEW TOUR DATES AROUND THE WORLD, A NEW ALBUM OR THE FORMULA TO LIVE FOR EVER OR TRANSFORM EVERYTHING TO WATER BUT NOT, JUST ANOTHER USA AND CANADA TOUR.
DISSAPOINTING!

[kmm1482]

I'm sorry we live in the U.S. my bad :(
Anchorman also said there would be more dates (non-North American) on Monday

[ricardo]

no nothing against you :P
just for coldplay :D

[ApproximatelyInfinite]

exactly. the US and the UK are some of the only countries where coldplay (and most bands) play more than one location, more than just the capital city or the biggest city. i've driven/travelled up to 5 hours for coldplay so far (and in september, i'll do significantly more than that), but people just need to keep in mind how lucky we are with coldplay in america, and to put yourself in the shoes of someone from south america or asia and think how you'd feel if they bypassed your country altogether. it's not that we americans shouldn't be happy, it's that we should realize how lucky we are and not be greedy.

[ricardo]

yes, I think coldplay should visit other countries than China and Japan in Asia

[Pris]

exactly. the US and the UK are some of the only countries where coldplay (and most bands) play more than one location, more than just the capital city or the biggest city. i've driven/travelled up to 5 hours for coldplay so far (and in september, i'll do significantly more than that), but people just need to keep in mind how lucky we are with coldplay in america, and to put yourself in the shoes of someone from south america or asia and think how you'd feel if they bypassed your country altogether. it's not that we americans shouldn't be happy, it's that we should realize how lucky we are and not be greedy.
You're gonna make me cry Chels :cry:

And you're lucky to live in the capital, Lore!!! :nice:
If they ever decide to come to Mexico it'll probably be only to Mexico city (As they've done previously) and my choices would be to bare with 20 hours on a bus, or save enough money for flights there...... both options i'm willing to do, i just want them to get to central and south america and the neglected part of north america (yes, mexico is north america as well kiddies)!!!!!!! :bigcry:

[Lore]

I don't get why they don't visit mexico regularly considering that it's really close to the US :(

[LiquidSky]

well I was hoping that the news would be something else.. but either way.. I'm happy and just because they announced North America tour does not mean that they won't be traveling other parts of the World. Sometimes it's the booking and where they are going to be for the month.

Don't most bands just do about 3 days in other countries?:thinking:

[Mimixxx]

exactly. the US and the UK are some of the only countries where coldplay (and most bands) play more than one location, more than just the capital city or the biggest city. i've driven/travelled up to 5 hours for coldplay so far (and in september, i'll do significantly more than that), but people just need to keep in mind how lucky we are with coldplay in america, and to put yourself in the shoes of someone from south america or asia and think how you'd feel if they bypassed your country altogether. it's not that we americans shouldn't be happy, it's that we should realize how lucky we are and not be greedy.

Exactly. My country is smaller than most US states. And we got a fair few and I'm grateful.

But places in Europe like Germany or France that get one or two, it just isn't enough.

And of course Southern America.

[ricardo]

I don't get why they don't visit mexico regularly considering that it's really close to the US :(
fortunately I live on mexico city now :smug: But hey, almost every international artists comes to guadalajara monterrey and mexico city, I wonder why coldplay dont

[Pris]

They don't like us!!!!!!!!!!!! :bigcry:

[ricardo]

:bigcry:
coldplaaay we are parth of north america too! :bigcry:
please takes us into account!

http://www.travelblog.org/pix/maps/north-america.jpg

See?
that small thing (not cuba )!!

[bello-lo]

which parts of SAmerica did they play back in 07?

[ricardo]

brazil, chile and argentina

[Pris]

:bigcry:
coldplaaay we are parth of north america too! :bigcry:
please takes us into account!

http://www.travelblog.org/pix/maps/north-america.jpg

See?
that small thing (not cuba )!!
Nor Hawaii :lol:

[ricardo]

Nor Hawaii :lol:
haha I forgot it :P
but hawaii is from usa

[LiquidSky]

I don't think they have ever gone to Hawaii:thinking:

[pkelly525]

The locations of these dates SUCKKKK. where is philly? new york? new jersey? DC? WAT THE HELL?

[ricardo]

dont change the topic! :angry: :P j/k

[kmm1482]

I don't think they have ever gone to Hawaii:thinking:

That's a VERY good question! I don't think they ever have! THAT would be one of the first places I would play! :cool:

[LiquidSky]

That's a VERY good question! I don't think they ever have! THAT would be one of the first places I would play! :cool:


that would be like the perfect trip! Play by the beach and play with the sand by day.. going to see Coldplay play at night.. :D:cool:

[kmm1482]

They kinda did it in the Hardest Part video :)

[LiquidSky]

that was in Florida wasn't it? I was talking about the people that travel to go see the band. That would be a good trip to go..

[kmm1482]

Yeah. You're right, It would be an EXCELLENT trip!

[Lizzybear]

Yeah. You're right, It would be an EXCELLENT trip!

Hopefully they would play the concert shirtless and in their bathing suits too!!! :lol::sneaky::wink3:

[victoriacp33]

:cry:

i happy that coldplay is visiting the stats again!
:dozey:
but i'm sad that they are not coming nowhere near Nyc!

:confused:

im hoping that they add more days to their new tour
bc this time around i saved up a lot of money and MY GOAL IS TO BE IN the SECTIONS WERE I CAN see their zips, lol... :(

really really up close ! lol

have a good weekend and watch the grammys

[Ultravioletlight25]

I am happy that they are coming back. But looks like I will have to travel to see them. Hope they announce some more dates :embarassed:

[SaraEve41]

I am happy that they are coming back. But looks like I will have to travel to see them. Hope they announce some more dates :embarassed:

me too. MA is not too far, but it is still a drive considering there are so many venues around me. IZOD in NJ being the perfect example. i did not get to see them when they were out here last time. :(

[Makayla]

I'm just sad because i never have seen them live.
I was supposed to go when they came to Denver on Nov. 21st, but the guy that had my ticket backed out on me last minute and seriously made me cry.
He knows coldplay is my favorite band, and the day of the concert, he said he had a "family emergency" and wouldn't even give me the tickets..
So i think i have a right to be upset.

damnit.

[Merwithani]

:( i know!!!!!!!!
no way can i wait like 2 years to see them again, it already feels like forever since i saw them,....I want them near ME!!!!!!!! :( :( :(
come to Chicago guys please please please....if only they would play at Lallopalooza this summer in Chicago, but i doubt they will :(

My dream is for them to headline Lollapalooza!

[notlost92]

I'm just sad because i never have seen them live.
I was supposed to go when they came to Denver on Nov. 21st, but the guy that had my ticket backed out on me last minute and seriously made me cry.
He knows coldplay is my favorite band, and the day of the concert, he said he had a "family emergency" and wouldn't even give me the tickets..
So i think i have a right to be upset.

damnit.

Aw, Makayla! Are all of the dates too far away for you? *pulls out a map*

Why do I feel like I'm the only one here for whom these dates worked out perfectly? :thinking: :\

[Pris]

I'm just sad because i never have seen them live.
I was supposed to go when they came to Denver on Nov. 21st, but the guy that had my ticket backed out on me last minute and seriously made me cry.
He knows coldplay is my favorite band, and the day of the concert, he said he had a "family emergency" and wouldn't even give me the tickets..
So i think i have a right to be upset.

damnit.
:hug:

[Cris_Santos]

Awww I'm so sad :( I can't believe I couldn't sleep yesterday nor focus on anything during my whole day thinking about this announcement. Now I come home and see this... that's just...a big disappointment. I know all my dreams came from my mind, but I really don't think it was fair to tease us like they did... The same way I don't think the other announcement was fair either. There's a large ammount of fans outside North America that now will dye of anticipation in the next weekend and most of them will be frustrated next Monday. That's not good at all. The pleased ones will be extremely happy with or without 'big announcements teasers'. The not gifted ones would be less frustrated without this kind of situation, though. The Coldplay team has been amazing to us fans and I do believe they were not willing to cause any harm. But maybe they don't understand this feeling we have, the one that makes some lines ruin your day, your week, your month. I'm sorry for the big post. I'm deeply sad. :(

[Makayla]

Aw, Makayla! Are all of the dates too far away for you? *pulls out a map*

Why do I feel like I'm the only one here for whom these dates worked out perfectly? :thinking: :\

Yeah, everything is too far away from me :(
I'd have to travel and i don't have money for that. I only have enough to afford tickets...
You seriously have no idea how sad i am.
I want to see them more than anything.
Especially this viva tour because i heard it is incredible.
Once i see them live, i know that i will finally be content.
i'm so damn depressed...
:(

[notlost92]

*hugs Makayla* I love you! Does that make you feel any better?

Aw, everyone's making me feel so badly that I can go! :bigcry:

[Makayla]

*hugs Makayla* I love you! Does that make you feel any better?

Aw, everyone's making me feel so badly that I can go! :bigcry:



ZOE!
Don't ever feel bad about being able to go to a Coldplay concert!!!
Oh my goodness. I am so happy for you! :D
I just wish you could take me with you!
:(

lets just say, i am super super super jealous...
Especially at the fact that the place where you live is Beautiful.
And Coldplay will be there...

with you.
in the same room.
breathing the same air..
singing for you to see and hear.

AWW. no fair.
But hey!
I love you!
and CONGRATULATIONS!
:D

[Cris_Santos]

*hugs Makayla* I love you! Does that make you feel any better?

Aw, everyone's making me feel so badly that I can go! :bigcry:

Don't feel bad, sweetie! Enjoy your moment! It's not your fault! And I'm sorry that we're not sharing the excitement, I know you're super happy! That's an amazing feeling, don't miss it ;)

[raelikescoldplay]

YAY! I GOT THIS EMAIL!

Coldplay have announced details of a huge tour of North America, which will begin in Portland, Oregon on July 10th.

The tour will also include dates in California, Texas and Florida. The band have also promised that more shows, which will take place outside of North America, will be announced on Monday (February 9th). Tickets for concerts in San Diego, Toronto, Charlotte, N.C. and Raleigh, N.C., go on sale Feb. 13. Tampa, Fla., and Houston go up Feb. 21. All other dates go on sale Feb. 14.


Coldplay’s North American dates are (along with discussion threads):

July
10th - Portland, OR - The Amphitheater at Clark County - http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54384
11th - George, WA - The Gorge Amphitheatre - http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54385
13th - San Francisco, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre - http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54386
16th - San Diego, CA - Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre - http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54387
18th - Carson, CA - Home Depot Center - http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54388
21st - Dallas, TX - Superpages.com Center - http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54389
22nd - Houston, TX - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54390
24th - Maryland Heights, MO - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater - http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54391
25th - East Troy, WI - Alpine Valley Music Theatre - http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54392
29th - Molson Amphitheatre, Toronto, ON - http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54393

August
3rd - Mansfield, MA - Comcast Center - http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54394
6th - Raleigh, NC - Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion - http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54395
7th - Charlotte, NC - Charlotte Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre - http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54396
9th - Tampa, FL - Ford Amphitheatre - http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54397

Amadou & Mariam will support from Portland (10th July) to Maryland Heights, MO (24th July), Elbow will support from East Troy, WI (25th July) to Tampa, FL (9th August) and Kitty, Daisy & Lewis will support for the entire tour, as the opening act.

Coldplayers are digesting the news in the announcement thread at http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54380




i just got home and lah-dee-dahed to the computer and checked my email and NO WAY! sanfransisco:P t'will be my first:D

[notlost92]

ZOE!
Don't ever feel bad about being able to go to a Coldplay concert!!!
Oh my goodness. I am so happy for you! :D
I just wish you could take me with you!
:(

lets just say, i am super super super jealous...
Especially at the fact that the place where you live is Beautiful.
And Coldplay will be there...

with you.
in the same room.
breathing the same air..
singing for you to see and hear.

AWW. no fair.
But hey!
I love you!
and CONGRATULATIONS!
:D

Don't feel bad, sweetie! Enjoy your moment! It's not your fault! And I'm sorry that we're not sharing the excitement, I know you're super happy! That's an amazing feeling, don't miss it ;)

Thanks guys :hug: And Cris, I'm almost positive that you'll get a concert- they can't tour for 9 months and not go to South America! And Makayla, you'll get a concert one day too :nice:

I just can't believe that this worked out again! Last summer I was in the UK for all of July, and they rescheduled the concert for the night I got home, 8/3, and I just barely made it. Now I'm going back to the UK for all of this coming July, and this time they're playing 1 day after I get home, 8/3 (again :P).

The only two times I've ever been lucky, ever!

[*Perrine*]

ZOE!
Don't ever feel bad about being able to go to a Coldplay concert!!!
Oh my goodness. I am so happy for you! :D
I just wish you could take me with you!
:(

lets just say, i am super super super jealous...
Especially at the fact that the place where you live is Beautiful.
And Coldplay will be there...

with you.
in the same room.
breathing the same air..
singing for you to see and hear.

AWW. no fair.
But hey!
I love you!
and CONGRATULATIONS!
:D

Oooooh Makayla I'm so sorry for you... :( Believe me if I could I'll take you in Paris in september... But I think it'll be more difficult... How could I comfort you??? (look at my post on the Chris thread ;))
Wait for more tour dates, keep hoping! I love you ! :heart:

[kmm1482]

The whole thing about Coldplay announcing more North American dates being a "huge dissapointment" kinda upsets me. We get a couple of weeks this year, while they LIVE in the U.K. they have done COUNTLESS things over there, we don't even have the Life in Technicolor EP OR video yet! you guys get ALL of their music to buy, while we hardly get any. And what about all the radio spots and little acoustic things they've done over the years in the U.K. Sorry they're coming to America, should we tell them not to and tell them next time to say "unfortunately, we have to play some dates in America. Very dissapointing I know."

[Prospekt.]

It's disappointing to people who ddin't get dates near them.

I wish they knew just how large Canada is. Seriously, what about the West?

Apparently they look like geography teachers, but I dunno?

[anniea89]

Blame the tour manager (s), not them :P

[Pris]

The whole thing about Coldplay announcing more North American dates being a "huge dissapointment" kinda upsets me. We get a couple of weeks this year, while they LIVE in the U.K. they have done COUNTLESS things over there, we don't even have the Life in Technicolor EP OR video yet! you guys get ALL of their music to buy, while we hardly get any. And what about all the radio spots and little acoustic things they've done over the years in the U.K. Sorry they're coming to America, should we tell them not to and tell them next time to say "unfortunately, we have to play some dates in America. Very dissapointing I know."
I think most people (or at least i know that was my case) were dissapointed with this because it was announced as big news, and we all assumed that it would be great news for all fans in general, not just the ones in two specific countries.

And they do little radio shows in the UK and sort of give them special treatment when it comes to singles and stuff, but why shouldn't they??
That's their home, and they deserve the special treatment.

My point here is that a lot of us would love for them to start touring countries were they haven't been with the VLV tour, just to even things out with the rest of the fans ;)

[JM-SP2]

The whole thing about Coldplay announcing more North American dates being a "huge dissapointment" kinda upsets me. We get a couple of weeks this year, while they LIVE in the U.K. they have done COUNTLESS things over there, we don't even have the Life in Technicolor EP OR video yet! you guys get ALL of their music to buy, while we hardly get any. And what about all the radio spots and little acoustic things they've done over the years in the U.K. Sorry they're coming to America, should we tell them not to and tell them next time to say "unfortunately, we have to play some dates in America. Very dissapointing I know."

at least you guys got a couple of weeks. Here we have to actually pray so the Tour Manager remember us (Latin America fans). I hope this Monday Peru is announced, there's maybe 10 or 15 % of posibilities. Argentina, Brazil and Chile are always considered when any big band come this region.

[Cris_Santos]

The whole thing about Coldplay announcing more North American dates being a "huge dissapointment" kinda upsets me. We get a couple of weeks this year, while they LIVE in the U.K. they have done COUNTLESS things over there, we don't even have the Life in Technicolor EP OR video yet! you guys get ALL of their music to buy, while we hardly get any. And what about all the radio spots and little acoustic things they've done over the years in the U.K. Sorry they're coming to America, should we tell them not to and tell them next time to say "unfortunately, we have to play some dates in America. Very dissapointing I know."

The huge disappointment came from the high expectations created by the announcement, as Pris said above. According to your point of view, what about the countries who haven't got any single date during VLV tour or any Coldplay tour at all?

[crazyduckette]

I'm saying this from the UK perspective.... they really havn't done 'COUNTLESS' things as you put it in the last year, not much compared to the US dates (which will be 3 rounds now)....plus they left us til very last, last year.
We had the free Brixton gig which was hard for any fan from here to get a ticket to, and the small BBC gig.....then the tour in December.

I feel very sorry for the places in Latin America, and also Portugal, Finland..... and others.
Hope you guys get some much deserved tour dates announced very soon! :\

[Mimixxx]

Also them living in the UK makes no difference at all, it's not like we can go and knock at their door and demand a performance :P

[ZooTelevision]

No New York dates...I am pissed :/

[Lore]

Also them living in the UK makes no difference at all, it's not like we can go and knock at their door and demand a performance :P

it would be funny to see lots of coldplaying people outside The Bakery with big "we want more gigs" signs :lol:

[Prospekt.]

No New York dates...I am pissed :/

Oh cry me a river. :p

They did like a million shows around Vancouver.


But wow. I'm very impressed with the concerts you've been to.. Franz... Vampire Weekend.. U2.. Radiohead... Arctic Monkeys.


That's awesome.

[Mimixxx]

it would be funny to see lots of coldplaying people outside The Bakery with big "we want more gigs" signs :lol:

:lol:

Don't know about you, but I don't really want to be beaten up by Chris Martin :\

:P

[Lore]

I bet some people wouldn't mind that


:lol:

[Mimixxx]

Well they can take the rap then, we'll just run and hide behind a tree :wacky:

[Prospekt.]

CM beating you on the street. Then you're eyes meet. And it turns into just pure passion on the street.

And everyone's watching.

But you don't even care.



Uhhh.. gigs eh.

[Mimixxx]

:stunned:

[RunForTheHills]

The whole thing about Coldplay announcing more North American dates being a "huge dissapointment" kinda upsets me. We get a couple of weeks this year, while they LIVE in the U.K. they have done COUNTLESS things over there, we don't even have the Life in Technicolor EP OR video yet! you guys get ALL of their music to buy, while we hardly get any. And what about all the radio spots and little acoustic things they've done over the years in the U.K. Sorry they're coming to America, should we tell them not to and tell them next time to say "unfortunately, we have to play some dates in America. Very dissapointing I know."Erm no, thats not what they should say. But building it up as a "big" announcement when the majority of fans live OUTSIDE the US, thats what shouldn't have been done. Also - the band not playing in countries / places that havn't had a single tour date for over 2 years, while they go back to the US for the THIRD time in a year... how can this NOT be a disappointment for fans living elsewhere? I think people are perfectly entitled to be - at the very least - just a bit let down by the announcement, and i don't see how that could possibly be upsetting. And you say they've done countless things in the UK... and they havn't in the US? By the end of august this year, they would have played 51 shows in the US, excluding free shows. Compare that to 20 shows in the UK come September? And we had to wait 6 MONTHS after the album came out for the guys to tour here. I don't think there's much reason to envy us over here, and I also don't see how these "radio spots" and "little acoustic things" have any bearing in this case, since a bunch of dedicated fans on this site ALWAYS try to record and upload every single coldplay radio appearence so that everyone can listen, where ever it is broadcast, here or there. So fact that they LIVE here doesn't exactly make much difference at all in fact, at least not anymore. Trust me, we don't exactly get special treatment here.

And this isn't really about the UK or europe anyway. Hell, us brits shouldn't even be complaining that much with the stadium shows coming up. Its about places like South America that havn't had a single tour date announced, when the band could have easily made time to tour there instead of the US in July and August. This is why there is so much disappointment, and why you should realise how fortunate you are to have them play so often in your country. If you're not satisfied, move here next time they decide to tour, so you can wait 6 months to see them. Or even better, go to South America and don't see them at all. :wink:

Oh and about the Life In Technicolor EP, I guess that's understandable. But maybe you can import it, right? And I don't see what the big deal is about the video... you can download the HD version from youtube by following THIS
video's instructions. There are always ways.

[A RUSH OF VIDA]

.....We all know that they are gonna go visit all those place cause they always do....ANd they are going to some places that they havent visitied in this tour...like San Diego.

[Mimixxx]

Erm no, thats not what they should say. But building it up as a "big" announcement when the majority of fans live OUTSIDE the US, thats what shouldn't have been done. Also - the band not playing in countries / places that havn't had a single tour date for over 2 years, while they go back to the US for the THIRD time in a year... how can this NOT be a disappointment for fans living elsewhere? I think people are perfectly entitled to be - at the very least - just a bit let down by the announcement, and i don't see how that could possibly be upsetting. And you say they've done countless things in the UK... and they havn't in the US? By the end of august this year, they would have played 51 shows in the US, excluding free shows. Compare that to 20 shows in the UK come September? And we had to wait 6 MONTHS after the album came out for the guys to tour here. I don't think there's much reason to envy us over here, and I also don't see how these "radio spots" and "little acoustic things" have any bearing in this case, since a bunch of dedicated fans on this site ALWAYS try to record and upload every single coldplay radio appearence so that everyone can listen, where ever it is broadcast, here or there. So fact that they LIVE here doesn't exactly make much difference at all in fact, at least not anymore. Trust me, we don't exactly get special treatment here.

And this isn't really about the UK or europe anyway. Hell, us brits shouldn't even be complaining that much with the stadium shows coming up. Its about places like South America that havn't had a single tour date announced, when the band could have easily made time to tour there instead of the US in July and August. This is why there is so much disappointment, and why you should realise how fortunate you are to have them play so often in your country. If you're not satisfied, move here next time they decide to tour, so you can wait 6 months to see them. Or even better, go to South America and don't see them at all. :wink:

Oh and about the Life In Technicolor EP, I guess that's understandable. But maybe you can import it, right? And I don't see what the big deal is about the video... you can download the HD version (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXSovfzyx28) from youtube by following THIS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-C5ldEFcXA)
video's instructions. There are always ways.

Very eloquently put Semy :D

[Lore]

well said, Semy!


.....We all know that they are gonna go visit all those place cause they always do....ANd they are going to some places that they havent visitied in this tour...like San Diego.

always??

they have been in south america ONCE, in all these years (ok, twice in Brazil) but still

and also there are many places in Europe that they don't visit that much, portugal, finland, etc

[A RUSH OF VIDA]

Well that sucks for u guys but oh well U guys should just stop thinking about it and hope that they come to those places this time. Cause if u keep thinking about it its just gonna make u even more angry or dissapointed.....And like people have said we shouldnt even get mad at Coldplay cause it probably wasnt even them who choose when they go where..

[RunForTheHills]

It needed to be said i guess. It just gets on my nerves when people don't see how lucky they are, and then COMPLAIN about their situation. It's ungrateful, and just plain ignorant.

[notlost92]

How about everyone just stops? Seriously guys, if they're about to tour for 9 months, you really think they're going to skip South America that whole time? We don't know what's going to be announced on Monday. We still don't know where they're playing in April, May, June, October, November, or December.

I bet you guys anything that there will be a South American tour, along with others. I think the only people who can be upset about the tour news at this point are the North Americans who don't have dates near them this time around, because this is probably it for North America for Viva la Vida.

I do agree that the whole "we have big news" thing was not their best move.

[In a telescope lens]

Yeah, I agree with everything Zoe said!!

[RunForTheHills]

I bet you guys anything that there will be a South American tour, along with others. I think the only people who can be upset about the tour news at this point are the North Americans who don't have dates near them this time around, because this is probably it for North America for Viva la Vida.At least you guys have had 3 chances now to try to go see them. Not many other people outside the US can say that.

But yes, I agree that there are plenty of months free, and I do think there still might be a chance for the other countries who have had nothing yet. Lets hope Monday will put a lot of people's worries to rest :wink:

[bear]

there will ALWAYS be people disappointed by tour dates. hell, im disapointed they didnt announce an alaska date, even though i knew there was no way that would happen.

[A RUSH OF VIDA]

Ya we should just have faith in our Guys........Coldplay are an amazingly nice band

[notlost92]

At least you guys have had 3 chances now to try to go see them. Not many other people outside the US can say that.

But yes, I agree that there are plenty of months free, and I do think there still might be a chance for the other countries who have had nothing yet. Lets hope Monday will put a lot of people's worries to rest :wink:

I understand that it's unbalanced, and I totally sympathize, but I don't think that anyone can say "what about coming to ______?" yet, except for the North Americans left out of this new tour. Because they're obviously going to a shitload of places this year :P It's just a matter of announcing them...

[ImLovingGuyBerryman]

OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD!!!!!
i am SOOOO going to either the dallas or houston show!!! it will be my first coldplay concert im so excited YAY!!! SQUEE!!!!!!!!
i just saw these new tour dates and i FREAKED OUT!!!!! :D:D:D:D

[bear]

yaaaay:D
i think im going to my first one, too! i have to fly down, but it will be worth it:D
:dance:

[notlost92]

I'm so happy for you guys! :)

[Lore]

I understand that it's unbalanced, and I totally sympathize, but I don't think that anyone can say "what about coming to ______?" yet, except for the North Americans left out of this new tour. Because they're obviously going to a shitload of places this year :P It's just a matter of announcing them...

except north american left out of this new tour??

really?

what about asia, or some places in Europe that they just don't visit, or those countries in latin america that haven't seen them yet (the latin american tour only included 3 countries in south america and mexico)

I think that there will always some people sad because we/they are not seeing them, and obviously everyone has the right to complain about it, because we are all fans and we all would love to see them live

and why don't north american just take a bus/plane to see them, it's a big country but as I said before, it's not like they are going just to one big city. In another countries they go just to the capital city and lots of people have to take buses or planes to see them! when they came here there was many people from another south american countries which the guys didn't tour and also people from another cities and some of them had to spend 10 or 20 hours in a bus just to see them live

[Texasluvsjonny]

Well first off I would just like to say, that announcing ANY tour dates I consider to be a big news. If they had announced more Europe dates, would people have come here and posted stuff like thist? Oh wait, they did announce more Europe dates. A whole summer stadium/festival tour. Funny I don't recall any moaning about how other countries where getting fucked over when those dates where announced. I seem to recall we where all quite excited for you and thought it was pretty sweet. If they are planning on announcing South American dates on Monday, I wish they would have just waited and announced all the dates together, would have caused less American hating. But they did the same thing with the European shows. They announced the UK first, then the rest of the Europe shows. Didn't hear any weeping for France when they did that, or South America either.
As far as us having 3 chances to see them, the US is a big place. Not everyone is as crazy as me, so traveling around isn't exactly an option for a lot of people. Of the new dates announced, By that logic, people in the UK should have traveled to other parts of Europe and seen them when they played there.

Oh and I counted 35 US/Canada shows and 39 shows for Europe and 2 for Japan so far on this tour. That does not include any of the free shows. Yes that's right, Europe has had more shows than North America.

[Lore]

all the "we will announce big news tomorrow" was just wrong

[anniea89]

Wo... guys, seriously. I know some people are disspointed, but I don't think we should have hyped it up in the first place. I'm super happy for the people that can go to the new shows. Don't get upset and start fighting just because the dates for your country aren't organised yet.

[Jayzo]

Oh and I counted 35 US/Canada shows and 39 shows for Europe and 2 for Japan so far on this tour. That does not include any of the free shows. Yes that's right, Europe has had more shows than North America.

I personally feel extremely lucky and want Coldplay to go to other places.

13 shows in Australia/NZ, population ~ 25 million.
35 shows in the USA, population ~ over 300 million.

[notlost92]

except north american left out of this new tour??

really?

what about asia, or some places in Europe that they just don't visit, or those countries in latin america that haven't seen them yet (the latin american tour only included 3 countries in south america and mexico)

I think that there will always some people sad because we/they are not seeing them, and obviously everyone has the right to complain about it, because we are all fans and we all would love to see them live

and why don't north american just take a bus/plane to see them, it's a big country but as I said before, it's not like they are going just to one big city. In another countries they go just to the capital city and lots of people have to take buses or planes to see them! when they came here there was many people from another south american countries which the guys didn't tour and also people from another cities and some of them had to spend 10 or 20 hours in a bus just to see them live

No, I understand all that, but I'm saying that they're obviously going to a lot more places that just haven't been announced yet, but they're probably not going anywhere else in North America. So I don't think people can freak out about what they don't know yet (ie the venues left to be announced in 09), whereas North Americans probably can start saying "oh, they're not coming here" because this is probably it in North America. I'm just saying that we have no idea what non-American dates are coming up, but we do know that they're coming, so people shouldn't jump to conclusions yet.

And not everyone can "just take a bus/plane", I know I wouldn't be able to if they weren't playing near me.

I know it sucks, but we still don't have the whole picture. And if America is giving them the most money, obviously their tour managers have to send them there, no matter where the band wants to go. It's just a fact of life, and I don't think anyone involved enjoys it, but that's the entertainment business.

[Texasluvsjonny]

all the "we will announce big news tomorrow" was just wrongIf they had announced South American dates today and North America on Monday would you still say stuff like this? Why aren't all tour dates considered to be big news?

[Lore]

yes because probably people in asia or europe wouldn't care about latin american dates

I'd consider big news just something like a cd/dvd release or a single or something like that,, not just some specific tour dates

[notlost92]

Well first off I would just like to say, that announcing ANY tour dates I consider to be a big news. If they had announced more Europe dates, would people have come here and posted stuff like thist? Oh wait, they did announce more Europe dates. A whole summer stadium/festival tour. Funny I don't recall any moaning about how other countries where getting fucked over when those dates where announced. I seem to recall we where all quite excited for you and thought it was pretty sweet. If they are planning on announcing South American dates on Monday, I wish they would have just waited and announced all the dates together, would have caused less American hating. But they did the same thing with the European shows. They announced the UK first, then the rest of the Europe shows. Didn't hear any weeping for France when they did that, or South America either.
As far as us having 3 chances to see them, the US is a big place. Not everyone is as crazy as me, so traveling around isn't exactly an option for a lot of people. Of the new dates announced, By that logic, people in the UK should have traveled to other parts of Europe and seen them when they played there.

Oh and I counted 35 US/Canada shows and 39 shows for Europe and 2 for Japan so far on this tour. That does not include any of the free shows. Yes that's right, Europe has had more shows than North America.

Yeah, what Angie said :P

[Jayzo]

Guys, think about people living places such as Africa or Northern Asia who are a lot worse off than all of us.

[notlost92]

yes because probably people in asia or europe wouldn't care about latin american dates

... :thinking:

I was jealous of every date that was announced in the stadium tour because I wanted to go... I think that's probably true for everyone, we all care about new dates regardless of where they are because we all want to go :P

Lore, you know they're going to go to Latin America sometime in the next 9 months. They're not going to skip an entire continent.

[Texasluvsjonny]

Most of the dates announced today are in areas where they haven't played yet. Dallas, Houston and Toronto are the only repeat cities. And it's not my fault that Jonny can't stay away from me. :lol:

[marie/pims]

well I'm just happy they're coming to Toronto.I know they were here last summer but I didn't get to see them...And it's the only date in Canada this time around
I'm not sure how the planning goes anyway...how much say they have and everything. They love Latin America so they'll come at one point
I would love to be in Europe to see them but I don't think I'm going back home to France and Belgium this summer

[Jayzo]

I was jealous of every date that was announced in the stadium tour because I wanted to go... I think that's probably true for everyone, we all care about new dates regardless of where they are because we all want to go :P

I personally hate everyone going to Wembley :P.

[In a telescope lens]

I personally hate everyone going to Wembley :P.
same :P :lol:
hah hah.

[notlost92]

I personally hate everyone going to Wembley :P.

Haha, SO TRUE! It's been torture these past few months hearing about everyone going to Wembley, and knowing that I couldn't go! :bomb: :P

[anniea89]

^ Oh, same!

[Mimixxx]

I think in Europe's defence we're not made up of states, we're made up of countries, so it's a lot more expensive to fly around. Also the whole continent (some of which has been left out, Portugal, Finland for example) is bigger than the USA as a COUNTRY!

I think perhaps people are finding it hard to see past the side that they're on. Some people are disappointed, some people are happy. I think maybe we should all try and see it from both sides, stop getting at each other and just hope those who haven't been able to see them at all yet, do get to see them by the end of the year. :)

[WV Gal]

I agree that they should not have said that this was a big announcement because it really wasn't a big announcement. With that being said, who's to say that Coldplay won't go to Latin America or do more dates in Asia? They could annouce that they are heading to those places next week. Who's to know?

In all honesty, what Coldplay is doing is basically what other top artists do....they tend to do more shows in Europe and the US/Canada. Yeah, other artists do perform in Asia, Latin America, Australia/New Zealand, but they spend more time in Europe and the US/Canada. Why is that? Could it be the cost of putting on a show? I don't know but maybe it's cheaper to put on a show in these places than in other places. It could also be about the amount of money the band can make. If a promoter is willing to fork over the money for an artist, well, the artist will more likely take it. As since they are doing stadiums, well, could they also be looking at the infrastructure? Are there stadiums that can meet their needs? I'm not saying that these countries don't, I am just pointing out what they might be thinking when they are deciding on where they should go.

I don't think this is a American -vs- the rest of the world issue when it comes to this. In reality, it's a business issue and artists do what the business dictates.

[Texasluvsjonny]

I agree that they should not have said that this was a big announcement because it really wasn't a big announcement. Sorry, but all tour dates are big news in my book. Even when they are no where near me. Mostly because I am happy for the people getting them, and because I alway start looking into the possibility that I may travel there. Have they announced the footie schedule for Argentina yet? If I was Coldplay, I would book a show so I could be in town to go to the Boca vs River Plate match. :lol: If they are there during this time, can someone get me a ticket to the show and the match so I can come and join you. :D

[Julie]

its big news for me because i didnt go to the last one and i get to go to this one:P:dance:

[Mimixxx]

:laugh4: Angie's going to Argentina :D

What if it's the same day :uhoh:

[notlost92]

Announcing 14 dates in one go is always a big deal, regardless of where they are ;)

It's just a shame that people got their hopes up, but I think it was inevitable... *shrug*

[Texasluvsjonny]

:laugh4: Angie's going to Argentina :D

What if it's the same day :uhoh:Will wouldn't do that to me. :P If they are there at the same time and I can get a ticket to both, damn straight Angie is going! Now for a prize, guess which side I will support.

[CRYSTAL]

what ever it is and also what ever any one says but i am not at all satisfied with the whole US tour they've done in the viva la vida tour.
I am so badly disappointed.

[Mimixxx]

Will wouldn't do that to me. :P If they are there at the same time and I can get a ticket to both, damn straight Angie is going! Now for a prize, guess which side I will support.

Boca? :D

[In a telescope lens]

They are not going still to my home country India even after me mentioning it in the postcards too.
I don't know when the people in my homeland will ever have that golden oppurtunity.:(

But what ever it is and also what ever any one says but i am not at all satisfied with the whole US tour they've done in the viva la vida tour.
I am so badly disappointed.
I feel your pain. I know exactly how you feel!!
:bigcry: :bigcry:

[Texasluvsjonny]

I think in Europe's defence we're not made up of states, we're made up of countries, so it's a lot more expensive to fly around. Also the whole continent (some of which has been left out, Portugal, Finland for example) is bigger than the USA.

The USA is not a continent Mich :laugh3:. North America is though and Canada is rather large, so that kinda boost the size up. :P

So I did some counting. Excluding all the free shows/radio shows/TV stuff
dates played/ dates scheduled / total dates

Japan 2 / 4 / 6
North America 35 / 14 / 49
Europe 39 / 21 / 60
Oz/NZ 0 / 13 / 13

So can every stop with all the "why don't they just move to America" BS now. :dozey:

[In a telescope lens]

I agree with Angie.

[Jayzo]

So I did some counting.

The number of dates for each continent in total is on wikipedia :lol: :P.

[Mimixxx]

The USA is not a continent Mich :laugh3:. North America is though and Canada is rather large, so that kinda boost the size up. :P

So I did some counting. Excluding all the free shows/radio shows/TV stuff
dates played/ dates scheduled / total dates

Japan 2 / 4 / 6
North America 35 / 14 / 49
Europe 39 / 21 / 60
Oz/NZ 0 / 13 / 13

So can every stop with all the "why don't they just move to America" BS now. :dozey:

I meant USA the country versus the whole of Europe :P

[notlost92]

Angie is so much better at speaking my thoughts than I am :P

[Texasluvsjonny]

Boca? :D Michie wins the prize. :D
http://www.wayodd.com/funny-pictures2/funny-pictures-kitten-surprise-1iL.jpg

[Mimixxx]

Michie wins the prize. :D
http://www.wayodd.com/funny-pictures2/funny-pictures-kitten-surprise-1iL.jpg

Whoooop :D

[Texasluvsjonny]

I meant USA the country versus the whole of Europe :PWe all know how the UK hates to admit they a part of Europe. :rolleyes: Refusing to use the Euros and what not. Go on say it Mich. I am part of the EU and I am proud of it. :P

[melanieau]

The USA is not a continent Mich :laugh3:. North America is though and Canada is rather large, so that kinda boost the size up. :P

So I did some counting. Excluding all the free shows/radio shows/TV stuff
dates played/ dates scheduled / total dates

Japan 2 / 4 / 6
North America 35 / 14 / 49
Europe 39 / 21 / 60
Oz/NZ 0 / 13 / 13

So can every stop with all the "why don't they just move to America" BS now. :dozey:


I'm positive Mich knows that the US is not a continent. :rolleyes:

[Mimixxx]

Fuck no, we are separated by water and have our own currency with our own Queen on it :P

Great Britain was once an empire and we shall be one again :P

[melanieau]

Fuck no, we are separated by water and have our own currency with our own Queen on it :P

Great Britain was once an empire and we shall be one again :P

Great Britain or Great Britton? :D I'll vote for it:kiss:

[Texasluvsjonny]

Fuck no, we are separated by water and have our own currency with our own Queen on it :P

Great Britain was once an empire and we shall be one again :P:laugh3: Ireland has accepted it, why can't you. :P

[Mimixxx]

I'm positive Mich knows that the US is not a continent. :rolleyes:

Hehe, am stoopid but not that stoopid. :dunce:

I put USA because obviously the continent of America is far bigger than Europe.

And Great Britton, of course :D

[notlost92]

Fuck no, we are separated by water and have our own currency with our own Queen on it :P

Great Britain was once an empire and we shall be one again :P

:laugh3:

[melanieau]

Hehe, am stoopid but not that stoopid. :dunce:

I put USA because obviously the continent of America is far bigger than Europe.

And Great Britton, of course :D


Hmmm..wonder what song would be the national anthem in Great Britton?:D

[Texasluvsjonny]

Hehe, am stoopid but not that stoopid. :dunce:

I put USA because obviously the continent of America is far bigger than Europe.

And Great Britton, of course :DSo you're not :dunce:, just a Canada hater. :laugh3: Isn't that part of your "Empire" Shameful. Hatin' on the yanks is one thing, but your own commonwealth. tisk tisk. :lol:

[Mimixxx]

Hmmm..wonder what song would be the national anthem in Great Britton?:D


:lol: Oh God I think I would be overthrown for sure if it was a Coldplay song

[melanieau]

:lol: Oh God I think I would be overthrown for sure if it was a Coldplay song


:laugh3:

[Texasluvsjonny]

Hmmm..wonder what song would be the national anthem in Great Britton?:D "I Bet That You Look Good on the Dance Floor ".....much better than that boring God Save the Queen number.

[ApproximatelyInfinite]

i have to say that this thread embarrasses me a bit. i think that we americans have a right to be happy and that the people in the ignored countries have a right to be quite disappointed (but also a bit hopeful for monday :wink:). i do not, however, think that we americans have any right to complain nor feel offended by any "america hating" going on. don't you think these people have a right to be upset? the tweets got everyone all worked up, thinking that this might be something EVERYONE could enjoy, and then they find out that they don't get anything out of it, nothing. they're not angry at us or our country, they're angry at the management and the way that this was hyped up to EVERYONE. however, if people that have seen them before on this tour (or even had past tour dates in their area that they may or may not have been able to go to) keep talking and whining like they are, i think they ARE going start "america hating." the tour being in america specifically isn't the issue in my eyes--if they were visiting the UK or anywhere else for the third time on a big tour leg while ignoring other very large and loyal continents, people would be similarly angry after hyping it up like they did. i don't think these coldplayers are angry about it being in AMERICA, they're angry about it being anywhere for the third time.

i'm american, and i'm gettng frustrated with the americans that are whining about them not being close enough to them, even though several of those people have seen them at least once this year judging by their signatures. it embarrasses me, frankly. of course, there are those americans that haven't seen them at all this year either, but put yourself in the shoes of a person from a country that hasn't seen coldplay at all this year and think about how much WORSE that must feel.

the biggest mistake in all this was hyping it up through twitter without being specific to area. if this had been announced without fanfare, i have a feeling that the reactions would be slightly less strong, although still disappointed. i think a lot of this is because the spirits soared so high for one night, then crashed. let them be disappointed, and realize how lucky we are.

and everyone should be hopeful for monday :D. i have a good feeling about south america :wink:

EDIT: sorry to bring up all the heavy stuff again when it had gotten all lighthearted for a while :P. but that took me a while to type, and when i started, the heavy stuff was still going on :lol:

[Mimixxx]

:laugh3:

You may laugh now but soon you'll be singing my chosen song on the Fourth of July otherwise known as Dependence Day :D

[Mimixxx]

i have to say that this thread embarrasses me a bit. i think that we americans have a right to be happy and that the people in the ignored countries have a right to be quite disappointed (but also a bit hopeful for monday :wink:). i do not, however, think that we americans have any right to complain nor feel offended by any "america hating" going on. don't you think these people have a right to be upset? the tweets got everyone all worked up, thinking that this might be something EVERYONE could enjoy, and then they find out that they don't get anything out of it, nothing. they're not angry at us or our country, they're angry at the management and the way that this was hyped up to EVERYONE. however, if people that have seen them before on this tour (or even had past tour dates in their area that they may or may not have been able to go to) keep talking and whining like they are, i think they ARE going start "america hating." the tour being in america specifically isn't the issue in my eyes--if they were visiting the UK or anywhere else for the third time on a big tour leg while ignoring other very large and loyal continents, people would be similarly angry after hyping it up like they did. i don't think these coldplayers are angry about it being in AMERICA, they're angry about it being anywhere for the third time.

i'm american, and i'm gettng frustrated with the americans that are whining about them not being close enough to them, even though several of those people have seen them at least once this year judging by their signatures. it embarrasses me, frankly. of course, there are those americans that haven't seen them at all this year either, but put yourself in the shoes of a person from a country that hasn't seen coldplay at all this year and think about how much WORSE that must feel.

the biggest mistake in all this was hyping it up through twitter without being specific to area. if this had been announced without fanfare, i have a feeling that the reactions would be slightly less strong, although still disappointed. i think a lot of this is because the spirits soared so high for one night, then crashed. let them be disappointed, and realize how lucky we are.

and everyone should be hopeful for monday :D. i have a good feeling about south america :wink:

Hehe you articulated that far better than I ever could have.

So I'll just +1 it and run away :D

[melanieau]

You may laugh now but soon you'll be singing my chosen song on the Fourth of July otherwise known as Dependence Day :D


:stunned:


And Chelsea...you've hit the nail on the head I think. Well said:)