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It is odd, but they've also done tours where they don't play LA and they're based in LA.

Believe 2010 was the last time they actually played LA.

Ravenpig wrote:It is odd, but they've also done tours where they don't play LA and they're based in LA.

I recall reading an interview with Adam some time ago about how performing in L.A. can be a bit more stressful than other shows for some reason.

It could also simply be that securing an appropriate venue on such sort notice is a problem in this town.

Whatever the reason, it bums me out.

nxrm wrote:

Ravenpig wrote: It could also simply be that securing an appropriate venue on such sort notice is a problem in this town.

Whatever the reason, it bums me out.

I can think of 4 venues off the top of my head. Am I missing any?...

- Staples
- The Forum (aka shit hole near the ghetto)
- Nokia (if it's still called that)
- LA Sports Arena

The forum lol, one of the best shows I've seen there back in 2002, but hmmm universal amphitheater?

azbay wrote:The forum lol, one of the best shows I've seen there back in 2002, but hmmm universal amphitheater?

Universal Amphitheater is now gone. They tore it down to make a Harry Potter theme park.

Krazy_blah wrote:

nxrm wrote:

Ravenpig wrote: It could also simply be that securing an appropriate venue on such sort notice is a problem in this town.

Whatever the reason, it bums me out.

I can think of 4 venues off the top of my head. Am I missing any?...

- Staples
- The Forum (aka shit hole near the ghetto)
- Nokia (if it's still called that)
- LA Sports Arena

Hollywood Bowl comes to mind. Anyone know if Tool has ever played there? Haven't seen it listed anywhere that list old shows.

I'm leaving out ampitheatres/outdoor venues due to the colder weather. Also leaving out the outer areas of LA- such as Orange County and Long Beach.

Don't recall them ever playing the bowl, but honestly don't know.

Krazy_blah wrote:I can think of 4 venues off the top of my head. Am I missing any?...

- Staples
- The Forum (aka shit hole near the ghetto)
- Nokia (if it's still called that)
- LA Sports Arena

Not sure when you were there last, but The Forum is actually really nice now. I saw U2 there earlier this year and it was a great show (despite being U2). Not only has the the venue been renovated, but the sound was pristine.

There are obviously local venues they could play, but I'm sure there's quite a bit involved with securing a venue for a show of Tool's scale a month out.

Or maybe the band just despises their L.A. fans even more than the rest, although they haven't been to England or Europe in a long time too.

nxrm wrote: Not sure when you were there last, but The Forum is actually really nice now. I saw U2 there earlier this year and it was a great show (despite being U2). Not only has the the venue been renovated, but the sound was pristine.

Didn't know it was renovated. Was there one time for NIN in 2008, the concourse was just concrete slab with very poor lighting- and its in Inglewood, that drive into the parking lot was not too cool! Place sounded like total ass but that may just been our seats, hard to tell since any venue can have differing acoustics from section to section. Can honestly say it was the worst arena experience I've been to over the past 15 years.

If it's an OK venue now I'll have to take one's word for it. There have been some big bands that played there recently (U2, Foo Fighters) so there's that.

^My first Tool show was at The Forum in 2002, which was also the last time I'd been there until this year. At that time I would have suggested a lot of gasoline and a lit match to whomever owned it.

I'd heard a few horror stories about the venue over the years, and then that it had been renovated. I would still be sucpicious if it hadn't been for that U2 show.

I'll definitely go see another show there without hesitation.

N.Y.H.C. wrote:they haven't played anywhere in New York since 2006 and that was Long Island. before that was MSG in 2001 I think? I know this a grudge type post but I think that's impossible to explain. anyone else agree with me on that?

not for nothing, but I'm pretty sure they consider it an NYC gig, when they play the arena over in NJ, no? If you count those (as I'm sure they do, based on proximity, the Jersey City show from 09 or so would definitely be a New York show and maybe even the PNC gig from 07

Jan 22 - St. Louis, MO - Chaifetz Arena
Showing up on the TM app.
http://www.ticketmaster.com/tool-st-lou ... orcatid=60

Just what i was expecting/hoping for.

Via toolband:


30 November, 2015 (09:02am)
MORE TOOL SHOWS HEADS UP

Here are some more TOOL SHOW dates, cities, and venues that will go ON-SALE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4th. Please continue to check back for times and links and to see if any more shows are ADDED to this list.
- January 14: Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
- January 20: Kansas City, MO @ Sprint Center
- January 22: St. Louis, MO @ Chaifetz Center
- January 31: New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center

Once again, as a salute to our distinguished COLLECTIVE, there will be a VERY LIMITED NUMBER of VIP EVENT TICKET SALES for the KANSAS CITY, ST. LOUIS and NEW ORLEANS shows EXCLUSIVELY available to TOOLARMY MEMBERS ON-SALE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3rd at 12:00 PM PST. So, be ready to reap the benefits of your MEMBERSHIP. However, please keep in mind that these VIP PACKS are LIMITED to 2 PER CUSTOMER, and that this will be STRICKLY ENFORCED! Anyone who doesn't follow this RULE will have his or her ENTIRE ORDER CANCELLED and REFUNDED!

This was posted on reddit today. Interesting to see the tour dates and subsequent gaps on a map.

TOOL tour dates 2016

red = no dates available between stops
green = at least 2 days available between stops
yellow = 1 day available between stops (don't hold your breath)

Primus website is showing two Florida shows but no mention of them on toolband.com.
Jan 28 - Orlando, FL - UCF Arena
Jan 30 - Pensacola, FL - Pensacola Bay Center

Tommy the Cat has been let out of the bag.

So, there is a hockey game at the Pensacola Bay Center the night of the 30th. Someone mentioned that the hockey game might get rescheduled. It would make sense considering they are a minor, minor hockey league.

Still no New York Looks like my chances of going are gone.

There ain't going to be any northern dates. No point holding out for them at this stage.

Hm.. Flights to Orlando wasn't too bad actually, $460. Flight time is 30 hours though

Oh, add a date 5 minutes from my fucking house why don't you? PRAISE THE FUCKING LORD.

joeypants wrote:Oh, add a date 5 minutes from my fucking house why don't you? PRAISE THE FUCKING LORD.

You sound mad that they're playing TOO close to home. o_O

Krazy_blah wrote:

joeypants wrote:Oh, add a date 5 minutes from my fucking house why don't you? PRAISE THE FUCKING LORD.

You sound mad that they're playing TOO close to home. o_O

Not at all! I wasn't going to be able to go to either New Orleans or Atlanta just due to days off and another upcoming vacation I'm taking. Solves all of that! Beyond excited.