I'd love to experience "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" in concert, as it is one of my favorite songs, by anyone, ever.Īnd maybe I will. I'd love to hear the musician who gave us "Every Stranger's Eyes" perform it live. I'd love to see the man who wrote the words to "Comfortably Numb" sing them, in person. Talk About It: Let 'The Endless River' flow over you I've seen some great Pink Floyd tribute shows (including the Fabulous Armadillos' "Floydian Slip" extravaganza), but I've yet to catch a show from Waters or guitar maestro David Gilmour. It's definitely my goal to be at the July show at Xcel. You don't want to deal with the price hikes on resale websites, that's for sure. If you are interested in seeing the show, don't wait too long. But VIP package sales and Citi presale tickets went on sale this past Monday and general-public tickets went on sale Friday. Hey, Roger, are you taking requests?).Īgain, I know July seems so far away now, especially since we haven't yet endured our first major snowfall of winter. Oh, how I'd love to see some deep cuts worked into the live mix (I'd be happy to see a few songs dusted off from "The Final Cut" record, including "The Hero's Return," "The Fletcher Memorial Home," the title track and "Not Now John". Still, seeing the man on stage as he performs material from his past work would be a marvel in its own right. So you can't fault me for getting my hopes up just a bit.Ĭareful: Don't overlook Pink Floyd's classic 'Meddle' Waters has teased a new album over the years, but we've not gotten anything. Call it wishful thinking, if nothing else. Perhaps the "Us + Them" tour will showcase new songs, and maybe a new album could be coming too? His last rock album was "Amused to Death" in 1992. In 2005, "Ça Ira" was issued (but it is an opera and concept album). It's been quite a while since Waters released a new album. I heard nothing but praise for the performances, and I've been a fan of that particular album going back to my teen years. I've kicked myself many times for not attending any of the shows on that run (he performed at Xcel on June 3, 2012). tour in 2012, when he was performing "The Wall" live. Going over 'The Wall,' and digging into Roger Waters That's when Waters will be performing at Xcel Energy Center in St. Of particular note to my fellow Minnesotans is July 26.
There already are a few dozen dates scheduled.
Yes, the man who worked with Pink Floyd to give us classics like "The Dark Side of the Moon," "Wish You Were Here" and "The Wall," as well as solo gems like "The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking" and "Amused to Death," will be touring the United States in 2017.Īnd this isn't some limited-run show of a dozen dates or anything.
One thing that is helping me fend off the autumn blues as I prepare for the long stretches of sub-zero temperatures and snowfall is that Roger Waters is coming. Winter is coming, right? Believe me, with all the raking of leaves and getting the house winter-ready, I'm well aware of the dropping temperatures.
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