they should be coming any day i would think.  a fellow mellenhead in CA who came in for the opening shows received hers yesterday.  i'm hoping the east coast isn't far behind!  (although i just checked my order status and it's showing nothing still)

yes, i saw Omaha too.  have to wait until after the holidays and see what i/we can work out.  would love to hit both of those

hey pat!  good to see you!  i would love to come out your way.  maybe i can get my sister janet talked into coming with me.  i'm sure she'd like to see you again

hope all is well in your world.

- paula

nice!

2 tickets available for John Mellencamp at Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh next Saturday, Nov. 20th.  seats are in Orchestra Right, Row D, seats 16 & 18.   asking face value ($125 each)

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thanks a lot for this piece.  i found it really interesting.

for me, hearing someone explain the meaning and reasoning behind things gives it so much more life. 

while i've been to 3 shows, and noticed the lighting and the backdrop, i must admit i hadn't seen them in the way Steve described.  i will definitely pay more attention at the next show.

this was really a neat 'behind the scenes' piece.  thanks again

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http://www.indystar.com/article/20101112/ENTERTAINMENT/11120359/John-Mellencamp-Hinkle-Fieldhouse-make-a-historic-pairing?odyssey=tab

http://www.mellencamp.com/forum/index.php?topic=640.0

set lists to date are posted at the link provided above

8:30 p.m. sharp at the shows i've been too

photos by Tim Kernell

photos by Tim Kernell

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i don't know of radio in any city playing anything other than his old hits on a classic station.  i've heard from others that alternative radio gives him some spins, but not mainstream radio.  i can understand your disappointment, but i really can't see him 'taking it out on the fans' for that reason.  he's stated in numerous interviews over the last several years his feelings for 'today's radio', so that's nothing new.

i was at both shows in bloomington, and while i haven't seen it posted about by anyone else, i will say that being front row was awesome the 2nd night, but there was definitely a difference in the sound quality than the previous night, where i was 6th row center.  we were far right, in front of the speakers, and there was a definite echo that was really noticeable during the documentary and acoustic set.   so i can understand your frustration with the sound quality, but i don't know who's 'fault' that is.  

i've seen reviews from Kansas City from people who loved the show, and people who were disappointed.  i wasn't there, so i'm not meaning to 'take sides'.  just offering my opinion, although it's worth nothing to no one but me.

i will say that at the 3 shows i've been to, he clearly didn't seem to just be 'in it for the money'.  he and the band truly seemed to be enjoying themselves.

again, sorry you had a bad experience.  

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http://www.mellencamp.com/forum/index.php?board=31.0

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