Meadowbrook 2009 Summer Line-Up

[mcdude]

I've been disappointed that Meadowbrook has primarily become a venue for country and western acts....must be in response to what sells tickets in the area. However, just announced for this summer, JACKSON BROWNE!! This is quite a coup to get such a high calibre act (IMHO). Here are some of the other acts lined up so far.

[upthesaukee]

I don't see where Meadowbrook is primarily country and western. Although, not all bad by me .

Here is last years line-up, which certainly isn't top heavy with C&W.

2008

Jun 18 Lynyrd Skynyrd / Foghat Jun 19 Zz Top / Blackberry Smoke Jun 20 Brooks And Dunn / The Cowboy Town Tour / With Special Guest Heidi Newfield Jun 21 Volunteer Jam / Charlie Daniels Band / .38 Special / Shooter Jennings Jun 22 Phil Lesh And Friends / Summer Jamboree 2008 / The Levon Helm Band Jul 03 Kidz Bop / The Concert By Kids For Kids Jul 05 Melissa Etheridge / The Revival Tour 2008 Jul 06 Chicago Jul 08 Donna Summer Jul 13 Martina Mcbride / Jack Ingram / Chris Young Jul 15 Weird Al Yankovic Jul 23 Crosby, Stills And Nash Jul 27 Leann Rimes / Gary Allan Aug 01 Hippiefest 2008 / Eric Burdon Of The Animals / Jack Bruce Of Cream / The Turtles Aug 02 Boston / Styx Aug 03 Jethro Tull / 40th Anniversary Tour / Peter Frampton Aug 08 Reba Mcentire / Chad Burdick Aug 09 Live / Collective Soul / Blues Traveler Aug 12 John Fogerty Aug 16 Backstreet Boys / Girlicious Aug 21 Montgomery Gentry / Jason Michael Carroll / The Lost Trailers Aug 22 The Irish Tenors / Anthony Kearns, Finbar Wright / And Karl Scully Aug 24 Garrison Keillor / Prairie Home Companion / The Rhubarb Tour Aug 31 Travis Tritt / Keith Anderson / Steve Azar / Jimmy Lehoux / Digger Dawg Sep 11 Earth Wind And Fire / Michael Mcdonald

[jetskier]

By my count, this is 40% C&W. That certainly is quite a bit.

Jetskier

[upthesaukee]

All I was looking at were the concert dates. To my eye, 7 out of 25 are C&W or about 28%.

Reminds me of taking Statistics in college, when the Professor introduced himself (don't remember his name, only his next line) and said "Welcome to Stats 101; this is where you'll learn to tell your side of the lie!"

When Meadowbrook gets their full lineup of dates, it will be interesting to see what the make up of music is then.

[Zeke]

Did you know that 70% of all statistics are made up on the spot. That being said, I do think Meadowbrook could spice up the selection at the venue. There are a lot of really good bands that are not main stream, are really good,and that would also draw good crowds. Maybe some mainstream jazz as well. Or bands such as Arcade Fire, Cat Power, or something like Flogging Molly. It doesn't always have to be country, or some old time rocker with his walker.

[ITD]

Originally Posted by Zeke

Did you know that 70% of all statistics are made up on the spot. ......

Not only that, 5/4s of those polled don't even understand fractions.

[kjbathe]

Originally Posted by Zeke

Or bands such as Arcade Fire, Cat Power, or something like Flogging Molly.

Anyone here going to pay $88 to see Flogging Molly?

'nuf said on why Meadowbrook schedules the acts that they do.

[ishoot308]

I would love to see Meadowbrook bring in some blues bands like Buddy Guy, Coco Montoya, or how about some jazz rock musicians like Jeff Beck or John Mclaughlin.

Dan

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by kjbathe

Anyone here going to pay $88 to see Flogging Molly?

'nuf said on why Meadowbrook schedules the acts that they do.

I would. I do appreciate the advantage of not paying to travel to a city or distant venue to see a good act. The cost really isn't that much more than they charge for some of these has been bands that are an AM radio version of a concert.

Originally Posted by ishoot308

I would love to see Meadowbrook bring in some blues bands like Buddy Guy, Coco Montoya, or how about some jazz rock musicians like Jeff Beck or John Mclaughlin.

Dan

Exactly, I would pay premium rates to see that kind of quality.

[Irish mist]

Most modern country acts sound like Jackson Browne anyway these days In fact most of these country acts that come to Meadowbrook sound like a combo of the Eagles and Bob Seger. Current country for the most part is like R&R with a little twang & steel guitar thrown in.
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[Grant]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

I would love to see Meadowbrook bring in some blues bands like Buddy Guy, Coco Montoya, or how about some jazz rock musicians like Jeff Beck or John Mclaughlin.

Dan

I would swim from Tuftonboro to see Buddy Guy at Meadowbrook.

What about some electric (or acoustic) Hot Tuna? Ratdog?

Dylan was there two years ago, as was Neil Young. Good stuff.

[sa meredith]

Originally Posted by kjbathe

Anyone here going to pay $88 to see Flogging Molly?

'nuf said on why Meadowbrook schedules the acts that they do.

Well, maybe. But I certainly would want to know who is flogging her, before paying.

[Overlake97]

Neil Young was never at Meadowbrook, according to their 'past performance' page. Maybe you're thinking of Crosby, Stills and Nash, who have been there - more than once.

[Argie's Wife]

Please please please bring back The Guess Who!!!!

[GTO]

Originally Posted by Argie's Wife

Please please please bring back The Guess Who!!!!

Saw them there a couple of years ago there.. Randy Bachman was with them so they played some BTO also. Good show

[jetskier]

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

All I was looking at were the concert dates. To my eye, 7 out of 25 are C&W or about 28%.

Reminds me of taking Statistics in college, when the Professor introduced himself (don't remember his name, only his next line) and said "Welcome to Stats 101; this is where you'll learn to tell your side of the lie!"

When Meadowbrook gets their full lineup of dates, it will be interesting to see what the make up of music is then.

There are only 7/25...I guess that my eyes glazed over :-)

The latest schedule is 80% C&W and 90% boring. :-)

Jetro Tull was great last year. Let's get more acts like that. I think that the big issue is that most folks are not inclined to buy seasons tickets unless they like the majority of acts. I don't know how C&W oriented the lake is; not my thing.

Personally, I just pick and choose. It is cheaper to buy broker seats (great seats) to select performances than consider a season pass.

Seriously, I will be interested in the balance of the schedule. Hopefully, they can bring in some great performers.

Jetskier

[michael c]

As a subscriber, each week i get first dibbs on tickets for next year.Yesterday when i got the invite for Jackson Browne,the first thought that entered my mind after reading the following:
"On 1996's Looking East, he addresses various aspects of personal growth and social struggle, and their interconnectedness in the world around him."

First thoughts were " he addresses various aspects of personal growth"

Oh really. And did that growth include some eduation or reflection on his history of being abusive to women. ???
His first wife committed suicide and his relationship with Darrell Hannah ended because of him regularly beating her up .
I am a musican and I do follow this stuff. I actually do like a half dozen of his songs and I enjoy playing them for a small crowd.I simply will not go ,knowing that in a small way,I am supporting him. I don't know if he has learned anything from his past actions.i don't know if he still beats "his woman" .But simply to ask the question scares the hell out of me.

[Irish mist]

Originally Posted by michael c

As a subscriber, each week i get first dibbs on tickets for next year.Yesterday when i got the invite for Jackson Browne,the first thought that entered my mind after reading the following:
"On 1996's Looking East, he addresses various aspects of personal growth and social struggle, and their interconnectedness in the world around him."

First thoughts were " he addresses various aspects of personal growth"

Oh really. And did that growth include some eduation or reflection on his history of being abusive to women. ???
His first wife committed suicide and his relationship with Darrell Hannah ended because of him regularly beating her up .
I am a musican and I do follow this stuff. I actually do like a half dozen of his songs and I enjoy playing them for a small crowd.I simply will not go ,knowing that in a small way,I am supporting him. I don't know if he has learned anything from his past actions.i don't know if he still beats "his woman" .But simply to ask the question scares the hell out of me.

I like a lot of his music. He's a very talented guy, but respecting him as a human being.....not so much. I once seen an interview where the person thanked him for writing/singing such spiritual music & Brown just tore the poor guy up. I mean he ripped him apart with sadistic pleasure. I knew then that this is one nasty individual.
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[NHKathy]

Originally Posted by Irish mist

Most modern country acts sound like Jackson Browne anyway these days In fact most of these country acts that come to Meadowbrook sound like a combo of the Eagles and Bob Seger. Current country for the most part is like R&R with a little twang & steel guitar thrown in.

I agree with this quote and with UpTheSaukee that it's more like 30% country

I would also say most of these acts are "modern" Country, not "Western"....

( I like this modern country music and the pop-country)

[TimmyG]

I just saw the summer line up and I think it's pretty good. I see Lynard Skynard in coming in June. I saw them with the Doobie Brothers in Hartford, CT a couple of years ago and thought it was a fantastic concert. Too loud, but a great show.
I guess I am getting old and can't take the noise.

What, generally speaking, are the ticket prices for Meadowbrook? I have never been there.
thanks
TG

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by TimmyG

I just saw the summer line up and I think it's pretty good. I see Lynard Skynard in coming in June. I saw them with the Doobie Brothers in Hartford, CT a couple of years ago and thought it was a fantastic concert. Too loud, but a great show.
I guess I am getting old and can't take the noise.

What, generally speaking, are the ticket prices for Meadowbrook? I have never been there.
thanks
TG

Tim;

I think your looking at last years schedule. They only have a few shows listed for 2009 so far...

Dan

[TimmyG]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

Tim;

I think your looking at last years schedule. They only have a few shows listed for 2009 so far...

Dan

That's what I get for not paying attention. My brain has snow blindness!

TG

[Argie's Wife]

Originally Posted by kjbathe

Anyone here going to pay $88 to see Flogging Molly?

'nuf said on why Meadowbrook schedules the acts that they do.

Maybe.

But I know a bunch of college students who would!

And if you don't believe me, you can "Kiss My Irish @$$"!*




Disclaimer: That's a Flogging Molly song title for you non-fans and not a kiss-off aimed at kjbathe or anyone else. In other words, all in good fun.

[Just Sold]

Meadowbrook does schedule a lot of different groups but they schedule what the concert goers are willing to pay for and want. They sell out or close to it almost every time so they are doing something right.

The Sugarland concert is a make up from last year and Meadowbrook has been nominated for a CMA (Country Music Award) this year so Counrty is here to stay.

All music does play an important part but it seems to me (IMHO) that country music has gained in popularity because a lot of it is cross over and played on other than all country stations.

For me growing up with live music being played at my home, cottage and friend homes plus being a long ago DJ I like most music. I did say most though.

[Lakesrider]

I too wasa thinking they would do well if they had a Jazz Festival up here. Like a weekend thing. Like the Newport Jazz festival, just a bit smaller...
Might bring in some good revenue. I also liked the Folk Festival that was up in Bangor for a few years. Tons of people and it brought in a lot of money to Bangor.
Just my opinion though!

[AB_Monterey]

Just added:

.38 Special, Styx, REO Speedwagon
June 27

[michael c]

I just received a note at midnite that the early buy of Jackson Browne tickets has been postponed for a month..
Kinda makes you wonder,don't it !!

Mike

[mcdude]

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

I don't see where Meadowbrook is primarily country and western.

From the Gilford Steamer:

Meadowbrook nominated
for ACM Venue of the Year
BY DANIELLE DELISLE
DDELISLE@SALMONPRESS.COM
The Meadowbrook US Cellular Pavilion has been nominated a second time for the Academy of Country Music’s Venue of the Year award. “Several of the bigger artists who played here said they were pulling for us,” said Chris Lockwood, director of marketing for Meadowbrook. Venues are ominated on the events they host the previous year. Meadowbrook was nominated for their 2008 season, which included Brooks & Dunn, Charlie Daniels, Martina McBride, LeAnn Rimes, Travis Tritt, Reba McEntire and many others. One of the requirements for the nomination is that the venue has hosted at least six country music acts in one year. Meadowbrook was also nominated in 2007 for their 2006 season. Each member of the Academy, which is made up of 4,000 industry professionals, nominates a venue. Venues receiving more than five votes are put on a list and distributed to the members of the Academy, who each cast one vote on the list. The five venues with the most votes become the nominees. A final vote is taken and the venue with the most votes receives the prize. “You know looking around New England we are probably the only venue that would be up for this award,” said Lockwood. “We have a large base of country music fans that support us. We still did very well even with the economy. We are exceptionally proud because this all started as Bob Harding’s vision. There are huge venues that are owned by big companies across the country, and here is a local guy from New Hampshire who had a vision. He made one of the five best country music venues in the country. We are like the ultimate underdog.” Meadowbrook started as a tract of farm land. Bob Harding bought the land and in 1996 the pavilion held 2500 people and included lawn seats. In 2009 the venue can hold 3,000 people and hosts vendors from all over New England. There is also a second stage to host opening acts before the main stage opens. The other four nominees for Venue of the Year are DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, Mich., The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., The Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek in Raleigh, N.C., and the Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheatre in Virginia Beach, Va. The awards ceremony will take place in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden on Sunday,April 5, at 8 p.m. on CBS.

[SIKSUKR]

Who knew McDude?I guess I'll have to get me some cowboy boots and a hat.Does Meadowbrook have prefered horse parking?

[AB_Monterey]

Originally Posted by Argie's Wife

Please please please bring back The Guess Who!!!!

I wish. Sadly, that's not going to happen. The Guess Who that is now touring has neither Cummings nor Bachman in it.

I think there may be one original member left.

[This'nThat]

Anyone got a URL for Meadowbrook? Never heard of it. Indoor? Outdoor? Capacity? Ticket prices? Directions? Times? Dates?

Just give me the stats, folks -- just the stats.

[upthesaukee]

www.meadowbrook.net is the web address.

It is in Gilford. Take the road opposite Silver Sands to get to the facility.

[AB_Monterey]

We go to a half dozen shows a year. Some do not sell very well. They've given tickets away for some of the shows. I've received free ticket offers every summer for at least the last 3-4 years.

I'd like to see some of the old favorites return that we've seen over the past couple of years like Chicago, Alice Cooper, Ted Nugent, Allman Brothers.

It'd be great if they could book Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes up there. They play the Casino every summer and sell it out. Meadowbrook may be a bit too big a venue for them to play alone though.

[mcdude]

Another really CLASS ACT! Real nice to see some diversity in the line-up. The link should lead to a YouTube video if anyone wants to check her out!

...also....Shawn Colvin has been announced to open for Jackson Browne.

[Greenbean]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

I would love to see Meadowbrook bring in some blues bands like Buddy Guy, Coco Montoya, or how about some jazz rock musicians like Jeff Beck or John Mclaughlin.

Dan

The demographics you're talking about are on the Wolfeboro side of the lake. We have jazz over here all the time.

[AB_Monterey]

Korn 5/23
Offspring 7/11

[Rattlesnake Gal]

Any women that go to see Tom Jones, be sure to bring panties to throw!

[Grant]

I just received the pre-sale notice for the Allman Brothers with Widespread Panic -- August 24th @ Meadowbrook. And I actually am quite confident that I will be in the area for that one. Wooooooooooot!!

[Argie's Wife]

Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal

Any women that go to see Tom Jones, be sure to bring panties to throw!

Is this what you had in mind???

[Merrymeeting]

I am surprised to see this one scheduled. Creedence Clearwater Revisited

http://www.meadowbrook.net/?page=eve...ow_code=061709

Why see the pretenders when you could have seen the real thing?

John Fogarty was at Meadowbrook last summer. His show was fabulous. He played all his great CCR hits, many of his own, and his voice has not lost a tone in all these years.

Two of my children who weren't sure who he was went with us. They loved it. Every new song he played was greated with a delighted, "Oh, I know this one!"

The part that was disappointing was that the place was only 2/3rds full.

[Rattlesnake Gal]

Originally Posted by Argie's Wife

Is this what you had in mind???

That's funny! I was thinking he would might like something more like this.



As it turns out, the ladies were throwing too many and with bad timing according to this news story, so forget the panties.

[AB_Monterey]

Originally Posted by Merrymeeting

I am surprised to see this one scheduled. Creedence Clearwater Revisited

http://www.meadowbrook.net/?page=eve...ow_code=061709

Why see the pretenders when you could have seen the real thing?

John Fogarty was at Meadowbrook last summer. His show was fabulous. He played all his great CCR hits, many of his own, and his voice has not lost a tone in all these years.

Two of my children who weren't sure who he was went with us. They loved it. Every new song he played was greated with a delighted, "Oh, I know this one!"

The part that was disappointing was that the place was only 2/3rds full.

Doug Clifford and Stu Cook are two of the 4 original members of CCR.

We're going to that show but it's because I'm a big fan of the Outlaws.

John toured with Mellencamp two summers ago. That was a great combo.

It's Fogerty, BTW.

[Merrymeeting]

Originally Posted by AB_Monterey

Doug Clifford and Stu Cook are two of the 4 original members of CCR.

...

It's Fogerty, BTW.

Yes, but Fogerty (can't believe I did that) was the true talent. The songwriter and vocals.

[AB_Monterey]

Originally Posted by Merrymeeting

Yes, but Fogerty (can't believe I did that) was the true talent. The songwriter and vocals.

No argument there.

John is touring but is out west and in Europe all summer.

[angela4design]

Meadowbrook was nominated again for Music Venue of the Year by the Academy of Country Music this year. I think the awards air tonight.

The CMA website says that The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville won, though.

http://www.acmcountry.com/awards/nominees.php

Say what you want about the show line-ups - everyone's taste is different - but they bring people into the area! Congrats Meadowbrook!

[Rattlesnake Gal]

Korn and Burn Halo were just added to the roster at Meadowbrook for the Rock on Festival 2009.

[AB_Monterey]

Skynyrd. Friday 8/21

[AB_Monterey]

More shows added:

Gordon Lightfoot 8/1 (We saw him last year. Sadly, he's lost quite a bit of his voice. Still, a great show)

Steve Miller and Doobie Bros, 8/16

Judas Priest and Whitesnake, 8/23

Staind and Chevelle, 7/10.

Live and Candlebox, 6/19

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by AB_Monterey

More shows added:

Gordon Lightfoot 8/1 (We saw him last year. Sadly, he's lost quite a bit of his voice. Still, a great show)

Steve Miller and Doobie Bros, 8/16

Judas Priest and Whitesnake, 8/23

Staind and Chevelle, 7/10.

Live and Candlebox, 6/19

I don't see these advertised on their site yet?? Where did you see this??

Dan

[mcdude]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

I don't see these advertised on their site yet?? Where did you see this??

Probably, like me, he's signed up for their on-line newsletter and announcements. If so they'll send you an e-mail whenever a new act is announced.

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by mcdude

Probably, like me, he's signed up for their on-line newsletter and announcements. If so they'll send you an e-mail whenever a new act is announced.

I'm signed up for that newsletter too as well as an "inner circle gold" member...

I emailed Meadowbrook and they confirmed that they are in fact coming but said it had not been made public yet.

Dan

[Irish mist]

They put this new info in the Citizen today.
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[AB_Monterey]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

I'm signed up for that newsletter too as well as an "inner circle gold" member...

I emailed Meadowbrook and they confirmed that they are in fact coming but said it had not been made public yet.

Dan

I get the newsletter as well. It's not from the newsletter.

pollstar.com is the source for all band tours. They get their info directly from the bands.

[mcdude]

...the complete line-up so far....

May 23 — Korn and Burn Halo (Rock On! Fest)

May 31 — Willie Nelson

June 14 — Laconia Savings Bank Presents: Brad Paisley with Dierks Bentley and Jimmy Wayne

June 17 — Creedence Clearwater Revisited with The Outlaws

June 18 — Blake Shelton and Craig Morgan

June 19 — Live with Candlebox

June 27 — Styx, REO Speedwagon and .38 Special

July 3 — Laconia Savings Bank Presents: Diana Krall

July 10 — Staind with Chevelle and Shinedown

July 11 — The Offspring with Sum 41 and Jack Turner

July 16 — Jackson Browne with Shawn Colvin (Greenerpalooza)

July 19 — Tom Jones

Aug. 1 — Gordon Lightfoot

Aug. 5 — Pat Benatar, Blondie and The Donnas

Aug. 14 — Sugarland with Matt Nathanson

Aug. 15 — John Legend with Indie Arie

Aug. 16 — Steve Miller Band with The Doobie Brothers

Aug. 21 — Lynyrd Skynyrd with Joan Jett & The Heartbreakers

Aug. 22 — The Moody Blues

Aug. 23 — Judas Priest and Whitesnake

Aug. 24 — The Allman Brothers Band with Widespread Panic

Aug. 30 — Big & Rich with Luke Bryan

Sept. 26 — Alan Jackson

I guess I have to eat my words. There are only 5 C&W acts out of 23. Unless Blake Shelton is C&W???...I never heard of him or Craig Morgan.

[mcdude]

Originally Posted by Greenbean

The demographics you're talking about are on the Wolfeboro side of the lake. We have jazz over here all the time.

They've just released the schedule for the GREAT WATERS MUSIC FESTIVAL right on the lake on the grounds of Brewster Academy. they usually have at least one really good jazz act.....but I don't see it this year!

From the website

Since 1995, the Festival has grown from 325 attendees of one classical performance to the present audience of well over 7,000, enjoying eight different programs and two educational offerings. Great Waters Music Festival has consistently attracted regional and national artists to New Hampshire. Celebrity stars Wynton Marsalis, Dave Brubeck, Ronan Tynan, Richie Havens, Canadian Brass, Sandy Duncan, Arlo Guthrie, Peter Nero, Natalie MacMaster, Chuck Mangione, Betty Buckley, Glenn Miller Orchestra, Lucie Arnaz, Suzanne Ishee, Mark Hardy, Judy Collins, Lee Bryant, Nanci Griffith and Judy Gibson have all delighted sold-out audiences comprised of permanent and seasonal New Hampshire residents, vacationers, visitors and regional musicians of all ethnic and age groups.

[VtSteve]

My first time over there will be the Moody Blues in August. My gf is dragging me kicking and screaming to see Bob Dylan/John Melancamp and somebody by the name of Willie Nelson. Not really my thing, and five hours is more than plenty for me.

Hey, I saw Elton John last summer over here and he played great for 3 1/2 hours straight. Great job. We should both be thankful you have such a great location and venue.

[Waterbaby]

Originally Posted by mcdude

There are only 5 C&W acts out of 23. Unless Blake Shelton is C&W???...I never heard of him or Craig Morgan.

Yup, both are country................. sorry! Hubby got me tix to Alan Jackson for my (recent) b'day -- I didn't even care that I have to wait 4 months and 5 days to use my present, lol!

TY for the lineup -- I didn't realize Staind and Shinedown are going to be there -- not exactly the same genre as Alan but my 13-year old loves them both -- and they don't make me shudder, myself, so guess I'm looking into tix for that event..............

[Tank151]

Originally Posted by mcdude

...the complete line-up so far....

May 23 — Korn and Burn Halo (Rock On! Fest)

May 31 — Willie Nelson

June 14 — Laconia Savings Bank Presents: Brad Paisley with Dierks Bentley and Jimmy Wayne

June 17 — Creedence Clearwater Revisited with The Outlaws

June 18 — Blake Shelton and Craig Morgan

June 19 — Live with Candlebox

June 27 — Styx, REO Speedwagon and .38 Special

July 3 — Laconia Savings Bank Presents: Diana Krall

July 10 — Staind with Chevelle and Shinedown

July 11 — The Offspring with Sum 41 and Jack Turner

July 16 — Jackson Browne with Shawn Colvin (Greenerpalooza)

July 19 — Tom Jones

Aug. 1 — Gordon Lightfoot

Aug. 5 — Pat Benatar, Blondie and The Donnas

Aug. 14 — Sugarland with Matt Nathanson

Aug. 15 — John Legend with Indie Arie

Aug. 16 — Steve Miller Band with The Doobie Brothers

Aug. 21 — Lynyrd Skynyrd with Joan Jett & The Heartbreakers

Aug. 22 — The Moody Blues

Aug. 23 — Judas Priest and Whitesnake

Aug. 24 — The Allman Brothers Band with Widespread Panic

Aug. 30 — Big & Rich with Luke Bryan

Sept. 26 — Alan Jackson

I guess I have to eat my words. There are only 5 C&W acts out of 23. Unless Blake Shelton is C&W???...I never heard of him or Craig Morgan.

Not bashing C&W or the Rock line-up, but there are no acts here that compete with the likes of ZZ-Top (Touring with Aerosmith) and Jethro Tull....

[VtSteve]

They have a pretty darn good lineup considering the location of the venue. I'd sure love to see ZZ and Aerosmith myself. One thing I've found over the years, as I'm not a country fan, is that concerts are different. Just being there and getting out is most of the fun. Heck, I even have some Brad Paisley songs in my itunes list. Love Ticks

On another note. The folks at Meadowbrook seem to be first class. I ordered my tickets for the Moody Blues online. I wasn't very careful on a couple of things. The very next day, I got a call from them wanting to kjnow if I really meant to buy four dinner tickets when I had purchased just two concert tickets. I goofed! They credited me in full that day and ran it through at the corrected price. The woman that called me also gave me a little help finding area lodging, since a triathalon is scheduled that weekend and everything is booked.

Another plug. The people at the Naswa gave me a lot of help deciding on lodging, even asking me if I called such and such a place.

All in all, a great experience. Looking forward to a weekend getaway.

[Argie's Wife]

Bigger acts mean more $$$ and that means higher ticket prices. I think it's a good lineup this year but nothing I'm too wild about myself only because I've seen some of the acts on the list at sometime or another because they tour regularly. We don't go out much because we have to hire a sitter so when we do it's usually for a concert.

I have been very pleased with some of the acts that Meadowbrook has brought into the area. Someone in an earlier post said it well when they mentioned that they might bring their young 'uns to Meadowbook - it is a place you can bring your children, of course depending on the act, but I've seen families sitting on the lawn to enjoy the show. My oldest son loves classic rock and I look forward to taking him to his first concert someday. Hopefully it will be at Meadowbrook!

My only question is...

What, no Garrison Keillor this year? (I'm a PHC junkie!)