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Post by Susanelizabeth28 on Jan 15, 2005 15:24:01 GMT -5
No online reviews yet from the media. Susan
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Post by Lisa on Jan 15, 2005 22:20:15 GMT -5
I am waiting to hear something too.. I bet it was great!!!! Cmon, tell us please..
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Post by Lisa on Jan 15, 2005 23:30:06 GMT -5
I found this:
'Farewell' tours really do fare well By Chris Macias -- Bee Pop Music
Cher just can't say goodbye. She returns to Sacramento tonight for the third time on a prolonged farewell tour that has grossed more than $170 million in the United States alone. Saying "goodbye" is a popular pop-star move, filling arenas and growing a tidy retirement fund - whether or not the artist truly retires. From rockers like Ozzy Osbourne and Kiss to rappers like Jay-Z and Too Short, saying "goodbye" translates to "I'll be back soon."
"It kind of puts these entertainers in the same class as the store that's telling you, 'This is the last item ever made,' " says Ken Duran, who caught Cher's first "farewell" show in Sacramento. "You buy it, and then they go into the back room and get another one as soon as you leave the store."
Since 2002, the country's three top-grossing concert tours have included either a "farewell tour" or a tour by someone who had once promised retirement and then returned to the stage.
* The first leg of Cher's farewell outing was 2002's No. 3 tour with more than $71 million at the box office.
* The Eagles' cheekily titled "Farewell Tour I" scored $69 million and was the No. 3 tour of 2003.
* Celine Dion, who embarked on a short-lived retirement in 1999, scored 2004's No. 2 tour with $80.4 million.
Locally, fans can't get enough of Cher's long goodbye. Her two previous farewell shows in Sacramento sold out, and fewer than 500 tickets remain for tonight's concert. In all, that's more than 36,000 Cher tickets sold in Sacramento.
Cher's farewell has performed six times in the Bay Area and sold 75,000 tickets.
But there's an inherent risk in the goodbye business. Too many "farewell" tours haven't lived up to their billing, and some Cher fans are feeling like victims of false advertising.
"I went to (Cher's) first farewell in Sacramento and felt like I was going to a one-of-a-kind tour," says Sherry Arnold of Rancho Cordova, who spent more than $100 on the concert. "I even bought a program, thinking that someday it would be worth something. She's just milking money from her fans. Don't get me wrong, it was a great show. But when you call it a farewell tour, you don't keep coming back again and again."
Reneging on retirement plans is especially common in rock 'n' roll. The Who was an early example with its not-quite farewell tour in 1982. The band was back in 1989 and last seen in Sacramento during the summer of 2002.
Osbourne kicked off his "No More Tours" outing in 1992 and returned three years later with a "Retirement Sucks" tour.
Kiss' "farewell" tour stretched from 2000 to 2002 and reaped more than $70 million in the United States. But the band scrapped its retirement plans - and burned itself out with many fans. Its 2004 tour grossed only $13.1 million.
Rappers are also prone to dubious retirement claims. Too Short, the multimillion-selling rapper from Oakland, announced his exit from the music business in 1996. He emerged in 1999 with the album "Can't Stay Away."
Jay-Z declared that 2003's "Black Album" would cap his career. So much for a swan song. He recorded an album with Linkin Park in 2004 and embarked on a short-lived tour with R&B singer R. Kelly in the fall.
Pop stars including Billy Joel and Prince have also done the "goodbye-hello" routine.
"It's tough to tell when (retirement) is purely a marketing gimmick or just the artist's frame of mind at that point," says Gary Bongiovanni, editor of Pollstar, a trade publication that tracks the concert industry. "They might say they're going to retire, then get itchy to go back on stage. They're musicians and have the prerogative to change their mind."
Burnout is often cited as the main factor driving an artist's retirement from the road. Jet lag, late nights and the overall grind of performing show after show especially take a toll on older musicians.
"There comes a time when you should stop doing certain things," Cher said last year. "I don't like being on the road. Sometimes you don't know how you get from place to place each night. I miss freedom - being in my house, walking downstairs to my kitchen. The most basic things."
The simple law of supply and demand can re-energize an artist. As long as fans are willing to open their wallets for their favorite star, it's tough for musicians to resist the concert trail.
"(Announcing) retirement might mean some extra tickets," says Lee Smith, the president of Bill Graham Presents, which is presenting Cher's Northern California concerts. "But there's such a demand for top performers, whether they've announced retirement or not. And when they do go off the road, people don't stop communicating that they want to see them."
So Cher's going out - or at least says she is - while she's on top. Through 40 years in the entertainment business, she's thrived as one of pop culture's defining divas and nabbed an Oscar for best actress in 1988 for "Moostruck." Her music has remained popular on dance floors through such recent hit albums as "Believe" and "Living Proof."
"I say, 'You go, girl,' " says Margie Eisenhower, a Cher fan from Rancho Cordova. "If Cher wasn't a terrifically talented woman, not to mention, still attractive and interesting to watch as she's performing, I'd say, 'Enough, already.' Cher is still right up there."
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Post by joanne on Jan 16, 2005 10:37:52 GMT -5
thanks for posting the article lisa. i hope she makes it back to my area one last time.
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Post by Susanelizabeth28 on Jan 16, 2005 12:19:13 GMT -5
I agree Joanne and yes thanks Lisa! I keep thinking it would be great to see just a few more dates in the north east. Susan
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Post by Lisa on Jan 17, 2005 0:16:29 GMT -5
You're welcome Joanne and Susan.. Yes, cmon dates!!!
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Post by Jan on Jan 17, 2005 6:18:47 GMT -5
I know was just telling Deb that yesterday..hate when they drag the dates out so..I need to know mostly for work..I think they'll def be more dates in Northeast too Sue..at least I hope they'll be:) I still wanna know if she'll def be at Hollywood Bowl? Anyone know..if anyone has upcoming shows try to ask maybe some of the crew on that if u could:) They should know..they told us when Meadowlands would be wayyyyy before it was announced..Thanks:)
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Post by ReachTheStars on Jan 17, 2005 14:51:18 GMT -5
Still no news from Mark Janet. I don't think he knows. Told him to ROCK THE HOUSE last night though! Will let you know the first I hear anything.
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Post by Jan on Jan 18, 2005 6:15:21 GMT -5
Heard from our buddy javier..he said shows rocked and is gonna do a review after his last one! sounds like it was a winner:)
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Post by ReachTheStars on Jan 18, 2005 11:33:34 GMT -5
OF COURSE...THAT'S OUR GIRL and GANG They Friggin' Rock The House Each and EVERYTIME don't they?? WHOHOO!!
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Post by Susanelizabeth28 on Jan 18, 2005 20:53:00 GMT -5
So when is Javier's last show? Notice how much louder we are about our shows on the east coast? ;D I think all the shows are equally sold out on the west coast, but the fans don't seem to post nearly as often. Susan
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Post by Lisa on Jan 18, 2005 23:19:29 GMT -5
That's good, can't wait to hear the review.. Bet it will be awesome!!! Cher Rocks!!! ;D
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Post by ReachTheStars on Jan 18, 2005 23:30:03 GMT -5
You're Right Susan...we are loud in the MIDWEST TOO BABY!!! WHOHOO!!! I know one thing for sure. I LOVE THE EAST COAST!! Lots of buddies there..and the shows really really ROCK!! What memories...I get a great big FAT SMILE everytime I think about them!!
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Post by Susanelizabeth28 on Jan 18, 2005 23:35:49 GMT -5
I would start a chant of MSG-MSG right now, but I'm afraid a passer by might think I was just concerned about food preservatives. I still say she could sell that place out for another week, easy! Susan ;D
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Post by Lisa on Jan 19, 2005 0:49:08 GMT -5
LMAO Susan!!!!! What the heck, do it anyway.. Di, you must come over with us!!!!! ;D You must meet Debbie yet..
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Post by ReachTheStars on Jan 19, 2005 10:54:55 GMT -5
I'm there Girls!! Lisa, Susan, Deb, Janet, Yvette, Alex, Bert, Steph, Megan....I'm THERE!! ;D Ok...let's start chanting...
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Post by joanne on Jan 19, 2005 10:55:48 GMT -5
east cost fans have beeb very lucky. cher has been there numerous times and while i am happy for you all, i would appreciate a few more dates in the midwest before it ends. p.s. hope i am not banned from the board for saying that. lol
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Post by ReachTheStars on Jan 19, 2005 11:06:39 GMT -5
NEVA!!!! I'm in the Midwest too girl!! Katie would love to go to one more show. She asks me every week! She's dyin' to see her Bubbie...and her idol...Cher!
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Post by joanne on Jan 19, 2005 12:27:55 GMT -5
lets hope it happens di
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Post by Lisa on Jan 19, 2005 12:32:07 GMT -5
YAY Di!!!! Can't wait, it will ROCK!!! ;D
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Post by Debelieves on Jan 19, 2005 20:33:28 GMT -5
OK, Susan, Jan, Lisa, Gaby (and Gaby's mom), Di, Yvette, Bert, Steph, Megan, Alex, Allison.....let's let them hear us all the way out there on the west coast......... MSG! MSG! MSG! MSG! MSG! MSG! Can you hear me now? ;D Debbie And speaking about being heard on the west coast, is anyone who went gonna give us a review?
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Post by Susanelizabeth28 on Jan 19, 2005 21:21:20 GMT -5
Louder! ;D ICAN'THEARYOU!
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Post by Lisa on Jan 19, 2005 22:14:18 GMT -5
LMAO!!! OK but the neighbor lady may have a fit cuz I'm already blasting my cd, LOL.. ;D [shadow=purple,left,300]MSG MSG MSG MSG ;D[/shadow] LMAOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
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Post by CherAficionado on Jan 19, 2005 22:14:51 GMT -5
Hi Guys!
Sorry to keep eveyone on hold, but being a 36 hour caregiver for Mom has been very hard and stressful lately. Thru it all I managed to catch the first two shows of the year! Sacramento was just awesome! I got great seats an hour before the show in a section that was just released. The was no one in front of me and had a fabulous side view. I was able to see Cher before the curtain went up and she even waved to us. Thought that was cool! As the curtain was rising it got stuck and stage techs quickly cleared it. I could see Cher's reaction when that happened and it was priceless. Once it was up she was out there in all her glory being the fabulous Cher we all love. The show totally rocked!!! She mentioned this was her 285th show! I was hoping she would do those numbers she did in Europe, like Love hurts. It was basically the same show except with a few less numbers. During Shoop Shoop she mentioned it was Stacy's birthday. I didn't find her to talkative just a condensed version or her original opening dialogue. She was still funny and witty. Something happened before Strong Enough because she took longer than usual to come out. Bubba even had a worried look on his face and Cher gave a look like "oh well" to her back up singers. I don't know maybe there was a wardrobe malfunction or something, but never the less it was fabulous as usual. In Bakersfield I was in the second row dead center and let me tell you it just blew me away!!! The crowds here were more alive and receptive. Of all rows, the front row hardly stood up that much. I kept hitting the the girl in front on the head and told her sorry but you should get your ass up. The set list was same as before, but being right there was just awesome. Stacy pointed to me during Shoop Shoop and gave me a thumbs up. I mouth Happy Birthday to her. It looked like Cher was really enjoying herself that night even tho she was trying to get people to clap along. It was another incredible perfermence with high Cher energy. A friend of mine told me she saw Bubba at Amoeba, a record store in LA , a few weeks ago and said their last show would be April 30, but didn't know where. My bet is it will be in Los Angeles, her hometown. Just a guess! This Friday will be her 287 and my 12th time and am still just as excited as the first one in 2002!
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Post by Jan on Jan 20, 2005 6:19:56 GMT -5
Great review! Thanks buddy! I am def gonna hit that last show..Happy B'day to me! LOL..I just need to hit the lotto before then! We're all gonna be at that one..my fellow Apr B'day Cher buddies and there are many! We wanna maybe make whole trip out of it:) I even req'd tkts for Ellen:) LOL..and we really wanna see San Fransico too:) Hey wonder what happ w/Strong Enough ..hmm...probably wardrobe thing? Sounds like she was spectacular as usual:) Hey Sheri we'll have to check out that cool LA Record shop when we're there..I think I heard of that when my buddy John took me around.. We lovvvvvvvvvvved CA but never saw San Fransico side yet:( Hear it's gorgeous!!! I did see Cher's house in Malibu and her and son's star on walk of fame.. And San Diego (Lovvvvvvvvvvvvvvved!)..still wanna see other side of CA though and even Palm Springs though! So Javier let's def link up this April:)
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Post by ReachTheStars on Jan 20, 2005 9:37:36 GMT -5
What an Awesome, Awesome Review Javier!! Thanks! Sounds soooo fun and like a great show! Can't wait to see soon! Working on that as we speak!! Thanks so much...YOU GOT ME PUMPED BABY!! Whohoo!! Have a great time in San Jose!! Blow Bubbie a kiss for me! Di
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Post by Lisa on Jan 20, 2005 17:04:43 GMT -5
Thanks for the review, great!!! So is it Meadowlands or CA girls? I'm having second thoughts about the plane, YIKES!!! LOL
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Post by Susanelizabeth28 on Jan 20, 2005 17:25:29 GMT -5
Hey Lisa..."Take A Bus With Me..., No more limousines" ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Jan on Jan 20, 2005 17:51:18 GMT -5
Yea Joanne she's been here a lot..trust me our wallets show it! LOL..we'll trade u for her a few times if we can have YOUR prices out in midwest!!!!!!! LOL..
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Post by Debelieves on Jan 20, 2005 18:54:52 GMT -5
OK, Susan, OK Lisa, I don't have a clue about making those kind of graphics show up on my posts, so I just went to the front door, opened it, and shouted, "MSG!" "MSG!" "MSG!" at the top of my lungs. Did you hear me? Does that count? Great review, too. Thanks! Debbie
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