In Chicago on Friday, are the following acts:

The Dells
Enchantment
The Emotions
Bloodstone

I am really torn. The tickets go for about 80.00 apiece. Do you guys think I should go? If I buy my ticket today, I can get sixth row center. By the way, while you're at it, show your love!

Damn, that's QUITE expensive for this show..


I would pay $25. to see The Emotions alone..
the only Bloodstone song I know/like is "Natural High"..

so..
if it were me in this situation,
I'd take that $80 & go to a
VERY NICE
Italian restaurant
&
buy a cd or 2.


Curious to know what you finally decide to do..

Stymie I like you baby,,,but it would be my pleasure 2 kick yo ass 4 asking such a question I mean all of them in one night and you still "not sure" about going?? C'mon now baby you're killing me here ,,,Imagine yo ass siting there while the lights go down and Bloodstone start pre4ming "Natural High" what would the atmosphere be like? Gawd I sooo envy you

they're gonna be playin here at the orpheum theater in mpls in about another week or so, i think. the orpheum's right by my apartment, 2...maybe i should go...

Now THAT's old school! $80 is steep, but if you can save money on a 70s outfit by raiding someone's trunk, I say go for it!

Seriously, the way I would decide this is if I KNOW I would bitch and moan about having missed the show. Especially, if I've never seen any of the acts perform in concert before.

Follow your heart. Good luck!

stymie said:

stymie...its ur thaaang...do what ya wanna do... but 4 myself i would put no 80 bucks on it..id take that 80 and take a pretty ;ady 2 dinner or somn lol

Wow that is really expensive for an oldies show. I would love to see The Emotions as well, but I doubt I would go at that price. I have attended expensive shows, but not for an oldies show. If you are really that bent on going, then go for it. If you are leaning more one way then the other than follow that.

Harlepolis said:

Please don't kick my ass! I know it's crazy for me to even be thinking about not going!
Natural High? That is our cut, isn't it? Damn. I guess that it's that I have been to a a few concerts in the past twelve months: Prince(twice), Anita Baker, Patti LaBelle, B.B. King, Buddy Guy with Mavis Staples, Edgar Winter, Bo Diddley, and I have gotten disappointed. I like to feel I've gotten my money's worth. I really am leaning towards going though. I love the Emotions so much. I love Enchantment so much. I would kiss the ground the Dells walk on! Hell, I just may have talked myself into it!

UptownDeb said:

You are so right! I have never seen any of these acts perform live before. I have been trying to win tickets on the local radio station, but I just may bite the bullet and just go alone.

I'd be there.the Emotions are still the Baddest Female Group IMHO Ever.Enchanment are cool.Bloodstone are cool.The Dells:Knock it out.they should be in the Rock&Roll hall of Fame IMHO.

mistermaxxx said:

Damn. The Dells ain't in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame? Are you kidding me? This concert is a celebration of their 50 years in the music industry.

stymie said:

Nope&Neither is Bobby Womack Among Coutless Other Folks.

Depends how close to the original band members the current lineups are. I went to see "The Drifters" back in 2001 and it was four lame young guys, not one original member.

For $45 I could see The Dramatics, War, The Brothers Johnson and The Dazz Band on Memorial Day. Now that's more up my alley price wise.

Essence said:

Good call. If not for Dennis Edwards, you wouldn't even recognize the Temptations these days.

Essence said:

Yes, I agree. I know the Dells still has the same lineup they have had for almost 40 years. As lond as Wanda and Sheila are still singing with the Emotions, then I'm cool. I saw a picture of the Enchantment lineup and I didn't remember seeing EJ Johnson. There is no Enchantment without him. Which reminds me of another group, The Stylistics. How are they out touring with Russell? Back to the subject...I know how I wanna feel when Bloodstone starts Natural High. Whoever's singing it, his voice better be tight!

I sooo wish I was in Chicago 2 go
see the show!!!
/peace manki

Check out this concert that plays in my area on May 26th...

The Dramatics
The Brothers Johnson
War
The Dazz Band


It will be in Oakland and the tix are $45.00.

DavidEye said:

U get 2 see a lot of good music 4 that money Davidye.
None of these oldies hardly ever come 2 Sweden.
I was going 2 see War in '94 but they cancelled the gig.
/peace Manki

DavidEye said:

I posted that earlier. Are you going? I'm seriously considering it.

Do all the acts consists of the original members? That is something to consider

stymie said:

Hey Stymie,

I was thinking of going too... but I have other plans. I hope you go and have BLAST and let us know how it was...

Hey guys! Good Morning! I decided to go. I decided to get a cheaper ticket in the balcony for 45.00. I'll let you guys know how it goes! Thanks for your imput!

funkyslsistah said:

Unfortunately,I won't be going

It's on a hectic weekend (Memorial Day),when I already have alot of things planned.

stymie said:

Good for you, homegirl! It hadn't even occured to me that you could get cheaper tix! (Duh!) Hope you have a blast. And do give us the play by play.