The Who, Springsteen, Underwood (Who to see at KFC Yum?)

Big time concerts coming up in Louisville this fall and winter,which would you dish your hard earned cash out for? Already got Underwood tickets, but if had known Springsteen was coming? Has anyone seen a concert or ballgame,etc, at KFC? How's the seating,parking,sound,etc.? Never been there,is it easy to get to,hotels close like it is at Rupp? thanks.

Originally Posted by All In

Big time concerts coming up in Louisville this fall and winter,which would you dish your hard earned cash out for? Already got Underwood tickets, but if had known Springsteen was coming? Has anyone seen a concert or ballgame,etc, at KFC? How's the seating,parking,sound,etc.? Never been there,is it easy to get to,hotels close like it is at Rupp? thanks.

It's a good venue. Never been for a concert, but I've been to several games.

There are lots of hotels within a few blocks of the arena. Take your pick there.

Parking is up for debate. I think it's not a problem, but I don't mind walking a few blocks before and after a game. If you want to park within a couple blocks, then you'll sit in traffic and it'll take some time getting out.

If you haven't seen Springsteen live before then buy your tickets immediately.

I was planning on going to The Who, but my plans changed when Springsteen announced this leg of his tour.

Ticketmaster only seems to have some 300 level seats available for that one. I'd hate to see what the prices are on the secondary market.

The YUM Center! is pretty cool.
I'll second what Getslow said about parking, too.

Originally Posted by Habib

If you haven't seen Springsteen live before then buy your tickets immediately.

I've seen him a dozen plus times. Great show. Not sure I want to go see him in an election year though.

Originally Posted by TAC

I've seen him a dozen plus times. Great show. Not sure I want to go see him in an election year though.

I've listened to most of the repeats of the shows on this tour on E-Street Radio and I haven't really heard him get too overly political.

A couple of days before the election, though, may be another story.

His music says it all. If you like his songs, you should be able to get through any commentary...It's not like you weren't just singing along with it.

Originally Posted by Hangman

I've listened to most of the repeats of the shows on this tour on E-Street Radio and I haven't really heard him get too overly political.

A couple of days before the election, though, may be another story.

Originally Posted by rockmom

His music says it all. If you like his songs, you should be able to get through any commentary...It's not like you weren't just singing along with it.

Yea, I've never heard Springsteen add in his own commentary on the stage outside of the subject of his songs. Shouldn't be a concern. It's just a 3-4 hour spectacle that you won't want to end.

Originally Posted by Habib

Yea, I've never heard Springsteen add in his own commentary on the stage outside of the subject of his songs. Shouldn't be a concern. It's just a 3-4 hour spectacle that you won't want to end.

You are SO right about that! He and the E-Street are by far the top concert I've ever seen, from start to finish. Quality from open to encore.

It's going to be hard for me to get to November, that's for sure...

At least I have the Music Midtown Festival in Atlanta (Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Avett Brothers, Florence + the Machine) next month to kind of get me through.

The YUM! Center will be crazy that weekend. Bieber is Friday night, Springsteen Saturday. How insane is that?! (I don't want to see the Biebs...but he is huge)

Originally Posted by ThrillVille Cardinal51

The YUM Center! is pretty cool.
I'll second what Getslow said about parking, too.

How are the upper arena seats? Are they 'back' seats or benches like Rupp? Have tickets for Underwood in Section 323, Row B, is that good seats view-wise if you have ever sit in upper? Thanks.

Originally Posted by All In

How are the upper arena seats? Are they 'back' seats or benches like Rupp? Have tickets for Underwood in Section 323, Row B, is that good seats view-wise if you have ever sit in upper? Thanks.

All the seats have backs. They're definitely up there, but I don't think they're all that bad for basketball. Certainly farther away than in the top seats at Freedom Hall, but two decks of suites will do that. The sight lines are still very good even if the distance isn't.

That said, if I remember right, 323 is right about mid-court for basketball which means you'll have a good view of the stage and won't be at the opposite end; and Row B puts you right in the front of it. I think you've got a pretty good spot.

If I came down, it would be for Springsteen.

If i could only pick one, I would pick The Who no question asked!!

Who is playing there tonight? The traffic back-up was huge!

Originally Posted by Birdsfan

Who is playing there tonight? The traffic back-up was huge!

Could be the State Fair going on,maybe Rascal Flatts?

Heads up, concert starts at 2pm. The nursing home for these guys has to have them checked in by 6 pm for dinner and evening medications.

Springsteen played for 3 nonstop hours last night... The encore break was a quick bow and then right back to it, no one left the stage.

1. Shackled and Drawn
2. Lonesome Day
3. Hungry Heart
4. We Take Care of Our Own
5. Wrecking Ball
6. Death to My Hometown
7. My City of Ruins
8. Spirit in the Night
9. The E Street Shuffle
10. Streets of Philadelphia
11. Atlantic City
12. Because the Night
13. She's the One
14. Growin' Up
15. Open All Night
16. Darlington County
17. Waitin' on a Sunny Day
18. The River
19. The Rising
20. Badlands
21. Land of Hope and Dreams

Encore:

22. Rocky Ground
23. Born to Run
24. Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)
25. Dancing in the Dark
26.Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out