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Hmmm, Interesting.. I've always been a big fan, but didn't know they were touring this year..
I know Peter was struggling with the 'Big C' (would LOVE to meet him..) and knew in all interviews I read with Davey that he wasn't interested in any more Monkee tours. I also knew that Peter took over for Mike on most guitar parts, like the 'Pleasant Valley Sunday' intro..
'Guess things change when money's involved.
I loved their '96 tour without Mike, got Mickey's autograph and was SOOO buzzed Saw them back in '86 as well..
An Evening with The Monkees - The 45th Anniversary Tour North American Itinerary
Sat. June 4 - Clearwater FL - Ruth Eckerd Hall
Sun. June 5 - Pompano Beach - Pompano Beach Amphitheater
Mon. June 6 - Jacksonville FL - Florida Theatre
Wed. June 8 - Innsbrook VA - Innsbrook Amphitheater
Thu. June 9 - Morristown NJ - Mayo Center
Fri. June 10 - Uncasville CT - Mohegan Sun Resort
Wed. June 15 - Lowell MA - Lowell Auditorium
Thu. June 16 - New York NY - Beacon Theatre
Fri. June 17 - Westbury NY - Theatre @ Westbury
Sat. June 18 - Atlantic City NJ - Borgata
Mon. June 20 - Hershey PA - Hershey Theater
Wed. June 22 - Pittsburgh PA - Stage AE
Thu. June 23 - Detroit MI - Fox Theatre
Fri. June 24 - Columbus OH - LC Lifestyle Pavilion
Sat. June 25 - Cincinnati OH - Aronoff Center
Sun. June 26 - Indianapolis IN - Murat Theatre
Wed. June 29 - Waukegan IL - Genesee Theatre
Thu. June 30 - Merrillville IN - Star Plaza Theatre
Fri. July 1 - Minneapolis MN - Minneapolis Zoo
Sat. July 2 - Minneapolis MN - Minneapolis Zoo
Tue. July 5 - Denver CO - Paramount Theatre
Fri. July 8 - Tacoma WA - Broadway PAC
Sat. July 9 - Portland OR - Sleep Country Amphitheater
Sun. July 10 - San Francisco CA - Winery
Wed. July 13 - Bakersfield CA - Fox Theater
Thu. July 14 - Santa Ynez CA - Chumash Casino
Fri. July 15 - Cabazon CA - Morongo Resort
Sat. July 16 - Los Angeles CA - Greek
"Do you believe, you believe in magic?
'Cos I believe, I believe that I do,
Yes, I can see I believe that it's magic
If your mission is magic your love will shine true."
I bought tickets for Westbury, taking my neices, who are 7 and 9. They love the TV show and watch my DVD box sets over and over.
I saw them 3 times in England in 97 with Nesmith. Peter played bass and keyboards. The only song Peter played guitar on was For Pete's Sake. Mike's guitar playing was fine. However, he is a stiff on stage compared to the other three. He also does not sing like he used to. He always seems out of breath. I noticed this when I saw him solo in 92, also.
I really dont' think you're missing a lot without Mike..
It's great when they're a foursome, but with Peter handling most of the lead guitar parts, and the three singing 'What Am I Doin' Hanging 'Round' together, it's more than enough to make up for Mike.
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE his enormous contribution (and I enjoy being a self-professed 'Nezhead' with his solo material and videos on my iPod..), but as a performing ensemble, they worked around him not touring in both '86 and '96 when I saw them just fine.
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