Bitchin Soul Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 I was just wondering if anyone on this forum is attending the concert tomorrow at the Nokia Theater in Grand Prairie, TX. Let me know and I will tell you where my seats are. Hope to meet some of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeppFanForever Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 I was just wondering if anyone on this forum is attending the concert tomorrow at the Nokia Theater in Grand Prairie, TX. Let me know and I will tell you where my seats are. Hope to meet some of you. I am sorry that I won't be there but please write a review on the concert. July 7 1980 marks the last show that Zeppelin ever gave in Berlin, Germany. Enjoy the show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayban123 Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Holy smokes. This venue seats around 6,350 people. I just noticed 'The Wiggles' are playing two shows. http://www.nokiatheatredfw.com/events.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Dallas Morning News July 8 2008 Alison Krauss, Robert Plant bring angelic nuance to Nokia By MIKE DANIEL / The Dallas Morning News mdaniel@dallasnews.com GRAND PRAIRIE – Nuance is what makes great music transcendent. No album demonstrated that as well last year as Raising Sand, the platinum-selling, T Bone Burnett-fostered collaboration between bluegrass queen Alison Krauss and Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant. And no concert will likely prove that this year as well as the duo's flawless show Monday at Nokia Theatre. One chilling, moving moment after another emanated from the stage as Mr. Plant, Ms. Krauss and Mr. Burnett tag-teamed through Raising Sand's material along with imaginative Americana standards and revamps of each others' songs. The homages dripped from each; Ms. Krauss' stiletto-heeled, knee-high black boots even seemed like a nod to Mr. Plant's rock-star heritage, just as his white pointed-toe boots paid tribute to traditional country. But that was merely costuming. Not even Mr. Burnett's sparse and ominously beautiful production of Raising Sand prepared most of the 4,700 or so fans for this. Zeppelin fans ignorant of Ms. Krauss became instant supporters thanks to her pure, crisp, pitch-perfect soprano; Krauss fans with little love of classic rock became believers in Mr. Plant's active study of American roots and blues through his unexpectedly tender and understated vocals. He's plainly been allowing his aging, overworked throat to heal of late. Mr. Plant's rollick through Townes Van Zandt's "Nothin' " closed all apparent gaps between it and, say, Zeppelin's original version of "Black Dog" – which was re-imagined as a lusty, semi-ambient blues duet here. Ms. Krauss' effortless turn through Ricky Skaggs' "Evergreen Shore" prompted tears, while her harmonizing through Mr. Plant's own "In the Mood" – as her and Stuart Duncan's dual fiddles riffed the turn out – gave the song angel wings. Everything else? Stellar, with the exception of Mr. Burnett's hesitant pair of ditties (Doug Sahm's "Dynamite Woman" and his own "Bon Temps Rouler") midway through the 110-minute set. He's a visionary producer to be sure, but not really a compelling performer. Both Ms. Krauss and Mr. Plant heralded a new age for each one's chosen specialty when they became stars: Ms. Krauss for bluegrass and traditional gospel, Mr. Plant for heavy metal and narrative rock. Combined, they showed empirically that there's far more harmony between those specialties than not. That's nuance. And that's greatness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mordor_maiden Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I was just wondering if anyone on this forum is attending the concert tomorrow at the Nokia Theater in Grand Prairie, TX. Let me know and I will tell you where my seats are. Hope to meet some of you. Well hell! I wish I'd come by here before then. I was in section 203 row FF. Dead center 25 rows back. Fantastic show-where were you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppmeister Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 i was 206 AA.... anyone get any good pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitchin Soul Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 i was 206 AA.... anyone get any good pics? I was in section 101 front row to the right of stage. I got some pictures but they are not great. I loved the show. A little slow moving for me in a couple of parts. Robert Plant looked and acted the same some quirky moves and facial expressions. Some young chick ( I hope it was not anyone on this forum) kept yelling "I Love you Robert" between every song. It was definitely not a rock concert. Robert was getting a kick out of a women dancing pretty wild in the front row. Alison has the voice of an angel. She came out on stage first in a beautiful black dress very feminine with some rockin over the knee black boots. I think that has become one of her trademarks. It looks like part country and part rock and roll. (Oh I think I heard that before LOL). Robert leaves the stage for quite a few numbers when Alison does her solos. Band was very good. I did not particularly care for T.Bones solo. My husband was bored and kept going to get beers. Oh well the things we do for love. Just curious what did you think? Sorry I am remiss in posting this left for vacation the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppmeister Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 It was my first time seeing Plant. It was very slow in some parts... I was delighted to hear "In The Mood"! There are a few videos on YouTube from the show.... you should check them out!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitchin Soul Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 It was my first time seeing Plant. It was very slow in some parts... I was delighted to hear "In The Mood"! There are a few videos on YouTube from the show.... you should check them out!!! Thanks! I will. In the Mood was great I enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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