Cheap Trick was great. I think I was the youngest person there singing.

Cheap Trick was great. I think I was the youngest person there singing.

 

Not quite. I am younger than you. I'm 25.

Glad to hear some people had fun watching Cheap Trick. I wish I was there but oh well, I get to see Kansas in two weeks.

I thought this was awesome.

The past few seasons the boston bruins had Dropkick murphy's

 

The Murphys probably played that and would play for any Boston franchise for free. Not sure but if I had to guess.

 

Who else is coming up on Saturdays in the near future?

Not a hardcore fan of Cheap Trick but I thought they performed really well, also seeing them for free enhances my opinion. Fireworks were cool too, an excellent idea overall, props to the often beleaguered Marlin PR department.

The concert is after the game. Fireworks come after the show. The stage is set up right behind the infield. The best seats are anywhere facing the stage, honestly.

 

They put the stage kind of far, which kind of sucks. But I guess it's because they don't want to mess with the infield?

 

I have a question too. I saw some pictures of the Idol contestants giving autographs. I saw the autograph table, but I thought it was for players and they give you an autograph pass like they did a couple of years ago. For these autographs, do you have to get a pass to get in line or do you just randomly get in the line?

 

I have an answer to your question. The autographs are pre game. Down where all the festivities are. I didn't notice any passes being issued, just a long line for the Idol people, and people just walking up to the line and getting into it. I hope that answers your question. Last time they also had Shannon Briggs signing autographs. Real nice guy. And he stayed there alot longer than he was scheduled to. Got to chat a bit with him and got my pic taken next to that big fist in my face. LOL I believe this week they will have another boxer there as well.

I'm not an Idol fan by any stretch of the imagination so we left before the concert and fireworks that night. But we will be staying for Cheap Trick, Kansas, and Joan Jett. We are just going to pick and choose which concerts we stay for. After all, you pay for the game, everything else is, well, free. But I would highly reccomend going very early and enjoying the pre game stuff every Saturday.

I'm with Chewbacca on this one. This is a great idea. A real family oriented event. How anyone could complain about getting something for free just because they don't like the bands is beyond me. I would say to their face, get there for the National Anthem, leave after the last out, shut the heck up, and stop being such a Steinbrenner(replace name with body part of your choice).

And yes. They don't want to mess up the infield.

 

Why cant people be upset at the band quality? The marlins are making the concert and fireworks a big part of the saturday games, therefore people (including myself) are going to expect a decent band. If they didnt make such a big deal out of it, then who cares if they have Joan Jett playing after a game. Yes its great that its free, I would probably check out Kansas, but if they are going to make the bands a big part of the event then they should get better bands.

 

These bands were huge on the 80s and early 90s. Most of the people with young kids, love music from that era. So I would say, there is good demand for these event, especially at the price.

 

I think the bands are fine. You won't see better or more conteporary bands, because those would cost too much.

 

 

Let's add to that. Name me one big name, current top 10 band that would even consider playing a concert on a make-shift stage 20 minutes after a MLB game. No guaranteed start time. No guaranteed share of the gate. Heck, make that a top 50 band. When they announced this plan I fully expected to see "state fair" quality bands performing, and that is what we are getting. I think the org should be congratulated for the quality of the bands they ARE getting. And saluted for the attempt of providing a family oriented atmosphere with innovative ideas.

Furthermore, if you don't live here and/or you don't actually go to the games anyway, you have absolutely no right in being in this discussion. I doubt very much if the post game activities are broadcasted. I don't know that for sure because I am either there or driving home from there.

We didn't stay for the Idols concert. We aren't into that kind of thing. I know we won't be staying for alot of the other concerts, simply because they don't interest us. But are we stomping our feet, banging our heads on the floor, and complaining about them? Nope. Because we paid for a baseball game and are overjoyed that we are able to watch a MLB caliber team that is competitive entertain us. Anything else is just icing on the cake. I've told friends that are non baseball fans about Super Saturdays and guess what they said. "What a great idea. I'll have to check a game out."

 

First of all just because I dont live in miami anymore doesnt mean I cant say anything. I've been to over 100 games the past 5-6 years which is more than a lot of people. Living in a city is not the only criteria for being a fan.

 

The past few seasons the boston bruins had Godsmack, Dropkick murphy's and a few other bands. I know the celtics had some other bands, I just cant think of them of the top of my head. Last april Godsmack's cd was #1 on the billboards when it came out...

 

The point I am making is that if the marlins are going to build up the whole saturday experience, then they should have better bands. I went to the sun-sentinels website a little while ago and right across the top it says Cheap Trick playing after marlins game.

 

But of course I cant say anything because I am not driving to the game right?

 

That's right. It's of no concern to you except a chance to off handedly bash the front office yet again. Sitting back and judging whether we should be having a good time at the games when there are free events bookending it is waaaayyyyy too prejudicial. Especially for someone that dosen't live here and won't be attending. And I for one really don't care how they do it up north. The plan is good, the entertainment is fine and broad in scope, and the whole experience is very family oriented. And apparently what you can't get striaght is that it is free. Don't like the entertainment? Don't stay. You didn't pay for that anyways. I didn't like the Idol thing, so I didn't stay. I can think of a couple more that I won't be staying for. Probably Godsmack and Dropkick Murphy's would be two more. But I wouldn't knock the powers that be for attempting to reach out to a different crowd and tastes other than my own.

"WAH WAH WAH... They aren't getting something for free that I would like."

Cheap Trick was great. I think I was the youngest person there singing.

 

Not quite. I am younger than you. I'm 25.

 

I was rather surprised I saw so many Cheap Trick t-shirts before the game. Especially on younger people. There were alot of you "young uns" around us that really seemed to be enjoying themselves during the show.

Great pic of that 5 necked guitar MiRi. I also liked the 12 string bass guitar and the song he did to highlite it. Also, I had no idea they did the "That 70's Show" theme song. Just never put two and two together for some reason.

All in all a very entertaining night. 2 Super Saturday's down and I now have my pic taken with a boxing hall of famer and a current heavyweight champ. And they threw in a couple ball games for good measure. 2 fins up to the front office for this idea.

The concert is after the game. Fireworks come after the show. The stage is set up right behind the infield. The best seats are anywhere facing the stage, honestly.

 

They put the stage kind of far, which kind of sucks. But I guess it's because they don't want to mess with the infield?

 

I have a question too. I saw some pictures of the Idol contestants giving autographs. I saw the autograph table, but I thought it was for players and they give you an autograph pass like they did a couple of years ago. For these autographs, do you have to get a pass to get in line or do you just randomly get in the line?

 

I have an answer to your question. The autographs are pre game. Down where all the festivities are. I didn't notice any passes being issued, just a long line for the Idol people, and people just walking up to the line and getting into it. I hope that answers your question. Last time they also had Shannon Briggs signing autographs. Real nice guy. And he stayed there alot longer than he was scheduled to. Got to chat a bit with him and got my pic taken next to that big fist in my face. LOL I believe this week they will have another boxer there as well.

I'm not an Idol fan by any stretch of the imagination so we left before the concert and fireworks that night. But we will be staying for Cheap Trick, Kansas, and Joan Jett. We are just going to pick and choose which concerts we stay for. After all, you pay for the game, everything else is, well, free. But I would highly reccomend going very early and enjoying the pre game stuff every Saturday.

I'm with Chewbacca on this one. This is a great idea. A real family oriented event. How anyone could complain about getting something for free just because they don't like the bands is beyond me. I would say to their face, get there for the National Anthem, leave after the last out, shut the heck up, and stop being such a Steinbrenner(replace name with body part of your choice).

And yes. They don't want to mess up the infield.

 

Why cant people be upset at the band quality? The marlins are making the concert and fireworks a big part of the saturday games, therefore people (including myself) are going to expect a decent band. If they didnt make such a big deal out of it, then who cares if they have Joan Jett playing after a game. Yes its great that its free, I would probably check out Kansas, but if they are going to make the bands a big part of the event then they should get better bands.

 

These bands were huge on the 80s and early 90s. Most of the people with young kids, love music from that era. So I would say, there is good demand for these event, especially at the price.

 

I think the bands are fine. You won't see better or more conteporary bands, because those would cost too much.

 

 

Let's add to that. Name me one big name, current top 10 band that would even consider playing a concert on a make-shift stage 20 minutes after a MLB game. No guaranteed start time. No guaranteed share of the gate. Heck, make that a top 50 band. When they announced this plan I fully expected to see "state fair" quality bands performing, and that is what we are getting. I think the org should be congratulated for the quality of the bands they ARE getting. And saluted for the attempt of providing a family oriented atmosphere with innovative ideas.

Furthermore, if you don't live here and/or you don't actually go to the games anyway, you have absolutely no right in being in this discussion. I doubt very much if the post game activities are broadcasted. I don't know that for sure because I am either there or driving home from there.

We didn't stay for the Idols concert. We aren't into that kind of thing. I know we won't be staying for alot of the other concerts, simply because they don't interest us. But are we stomping our feet, banging our heads on the floor, and complaining about them? Nope. Because we paid for a baseball game and are overjoyed that we are able to watch a MLB caliber team that is competitive entertain us. Anything else is just icing on the cake. I've told friends that are non baseball fans about Super Saturdays and guess what they said. "What a great idea. I'll have to check a game out."

 

First of all just because I dont live in miami anymore doesnt mean I cant say anything. I've been to over 100 games the past 5-6 years which is more than a lot of people. Living in a city is not the only criteria for being a fan.

 

The past few seasons the boston bruins had Godsmack, Dropkick murphy's and a few other bands. I know the celtics had some other bands, I just cant think of them of the top of my head. Last april Godsmack's cd was #1 on the billboards when it came out...

 

The point I am making is that if the marlins are going to build up the whole saturday experience, then they should have better bands. I went to the sun-sentinels website a little while ago and right across the top it says Cheap Trick playing after marlins game.

 

But of course I cant say anything because I am not driving to the game right?

 

That's right. It's of no concern to you except a chance to off handedly bash the front office yet again. Sitting back and judging whether we should be having a good time at the games when there are free events bookending it is waaaayyyyy too prejudicial. Especially for someone that dosen't live here and won't be attending. And I for one really don't care how they do it up north. The plan is good, the entertainment is fine and broad in scope, and the whole experience is very family oriented. And apparently what you can't get striaght is that it is free. Don't like the entertainment? Don't stay. You didn't pay for that anyways. I didn't like the Idol thing, so I didn't stay. I can think of a couple more that I won't be staying for. Probably Godsmack and Dropkick Murphy's would be two more. But I wouldn't knock the powers that be for attempting to reach out to a different crowd and tastes other than my own.

"WAH WAH WAH... They aren't getting something for free that I would like."

 

 

Apperantly my whole argument is way over your head...

 

BTW, I am from miami and just moved out two years ago, so I can say whatever I want about the marlins, the stadium, the fans, etc...

 

Let me say it slowly so you will understand. My argument is that since the marlins are making such a spectical of the saturday night game and advertising the post game concert and fireworks, then they should bring in better bands. Watching marlins games all week they probably mentioned Cheap trick and the saturday night concerts 10 times. The sun-sentinel had it pasted all over their site. If they are going to build up the concert, giveaways, fireworks, etc... more than they are building up the game (on saturdays) then they should have better bands.

 

If they weren't stressing the saturday experience as much as they are now, I would have no problem if they had you on stage singing a song after the game.

Apperantly my whole argument is way over your head...

 

BTW, I am from miami and just moved out two years ago, so I can say whatever I want about the marlins, the stadium, the fans, etc...

 

Let me say it slowly so you will understand. My argument is that since the marlins are making such a spectical of the saturday night game and advertising the post game concert and fireworks, then they should bring in better bands. Watching marlins games all week they probably mentioned Cheap trick and the saturday night concerts 10 times. The sun-sentinel had it pasted all over their site. If they are going to build up the concert, giveaways, fireworks, etc... more than they are building up the game (on saturdays) then they should have better bands.

 

If they weren't stressing the saturday experience as much as they are now, I would have no problem if they had you on stage singing a song after the game.

Who do you really expect them to get to perform after a baseball game? Cheap Trick is a pretty good name to get to play after the game, it's not like Pink Floyd is going to reunite for the sake of increasing attendance at Marlin games. (Though that would be the best thing in the history of the world)

So, I guess Cheap Trick did a good job. I had to leave right after the game-have a bad cold and just couldnt keep my head on straight anymore. Well, Kansas is next-

So, I guess Cheap Trick did a good job. I had to leave right after the game-have a bad cold and just couldnt keep my head on straight anymore. Well, Kansas is next-

They were terrible with a capital T.

Apperantly my whole argument is way over your head...

 

BTW, I am from miami and just moved out two years ago, so I can say whatever I want about the marlins, the stadium, the fans, etc...

 

Let me say it slowly so you will understand. My argument is that since the marlins are making such a spectical of the saturday night game and advertising the post game concert and fireworks, then they should bring in better bands. Watching marlins games all week they probably mentioned Cheap trick and the saturday night concerts 10 times. The sun-sentinel had it pasted all over their site. If they are going to build up the concert, giveaways, fireworks, etc... more than they are building up the game (on saturdays) then they should have better bands.

 

If they weren't stressing the saturday experience as much as they are now, I would have no problem if they had you on stage singing a song after the game.

Who do you really expect them to get to perform after a baseball game? Cheap Trick is a pretty good name to get to play after the game, it's not like Pink Floyd is going to reunite for the sake of increasing attendance at Marlin games. (Though that would be the best thing in the history of the world)

 

I dont expect them to have huge bands. I guess my issue is that they shouldnt be making such a big deal out of it if they are going to have crappy bands.

So, I guess Cheap Trick did a good job. I had to leave right after the game-have a bad cold and just couldnt keep my head on straight anymore. Well, Kansas is next-

They were terrible with a capital T.

 

Is perhaps that you didn't like them and possible the 10-12,000+ who stayed for the concert and had a good time would dispute your one word review? I saw an awful lot of people having a great time last night.

 

Haven't you posted that comment multiple times since the show? We get it.

 

Gotta run, game to catch.

So, I guess Cheap Trick did a good job. I had to leave right after the game-have a bad cold and just couldnt keep my head on straight anymore. Well, Kansas is next-

They were terrible with a capital T.

 

Is perhaps that you didn't like them and possible the 10-12,000+ who stayed for the concert and had a good time would dispute your one word review? I saw an awful lot of people having a great time last night.

 

Haven't you posted that comment multiple times since the show? We get it.

 

Gotta run, game to catch.

I'm a little too young to remember them when they were popular. Like I said before, I was hoping they did their hit so I stuck around to hear it but I couldn't hear much of anything. The sound system had their amps up way too loud, drowning out their voices.

 

And to think there was no pyro for the home runs and wins for that. I was disappointed.

 

PS: Less than 10,000 were there by the third song so I wasn't the only one thinking the way I did. The game was excellent and I had a great time nonetheless. The concert was disappointing but that's what you get for free.

Apperantly my whole argument is way over your head...

 

BTW, I am from miami and just moved out two years ago, so I can say whatever I want about the marlins, the stadium, the fans, etc...

 

Let me say it slowly so you will understand. My argument is that since the marlins are making such a spectical of the saturday night game and advertising the post game concert and fireworks, then they should bring in better bands. Watching marlins games all week they probably mentioned Cheap trick and the saturday night concerts 10 times. The sun-sentinel had it pasted all over their site. If they are going to build up the concert, giveaways, fireworks, etc... more than they are building up the game (on saturdays) then they should have better bands.

 

If they weren't stressing the saturday experience as much as they are now, I would have no problem if they had you on stage singing a song after the game.

Who do you really expect them to get to perform after a baseball game? Cheap Trick is a pretty good name to get to play after the game, it's not like Pink Floyd is going to reunite for the sake of increasing attendance at Marlin games. (Though that would be the best thing in the history of the world)

 

I dont expect them to have huge bands. I guess my issue is that they shouldnt be making such a big deal out of it if they are going to have crappy bands.

 

I think they really did a good job with this promotion. I left after the game a couple weeks ago before the Idol conert and there was no traffic, it was never easier to get out of there after a game. That alone made the idea great. But then bringing in Kansas and Cheap Trick, I would stay for those, and if Im not still up here for graduation, Ill see Kansas. People pay pretty good money to see some of these bands perform and I think you're making them out to be far trashier than they really are. There are certainly bands Id rather see, but those bands don't belong playing after a baseball game but I dont think the others are crappy. I definitely won't be staying after for the Disco concert or really any others after Kansas but Im sure there will be people there who will go to see it and it will attract people to the park who otherwise probably would not have gone that night.

Apperantly my whole argument is way over your head...

 

BTW, I am from miami and just moved out two years ago, so I can say whatever I want about the marlins, the stadium, the fans, etc...

 

Let me say it slowly so you will understand. My argument is that since the marlins are making such a spectical of the saturday night game and advertising the post game concert and fireworks, then they should bring in better bands. Watching marlins games all week they probably mentioned Cheap trick and the saturday night concerts 10 times. The sun-sentinel had it pasted all over their site. If they are going to build up the concert, giveaways, fireworks, etc... more than they are building up the game (on saturdays) then they should have better bands.

 

If they weren't stressing the saturday experience as much as they are now, I would have no problem if they had you on stage singing a song after the game.

Who do you really expect them to get to perform after a baseball game? Cheap Trick is a pretty good name to get to play after the game, it's not like Pink Floyd is going to reunite for the sake of increasing attendance at Marlin games. (Though that would be the best thing in the history of the world)

:thumbup

I stayed for the concert and fireworks and had a great time. I love watching fireworks it makes me feel like a kid. It looked to me like a lot of people were enjoying it including a very young little boy in my section who was wearing his towel as a bandanna, playing air guitar and doing some serious head-banging which was very amusing to watch. I stayed for only part of the Idols concert which I wasn't into and would have liked to stay for the fireworks but I was too damn cold.

 

I don't like to get up and dash out when the games end so I find it very relaxing to just hang out. I'm not sitting there expecting it to be the greatest concert I've ever attended and I think it's a nice thing that they are doing. I plan to stick around for all of them.

I thought Cheap Trick was great, and they got me to stay the whole time just to hear "Surrender". Damn, is that a top notch song.

"Surrender" is great. I was listening to it on repeat on my car today. It was a fun performance and way worth it to wait for "Surrender".

They should have turned it into a guitar hero tourny, and the winner played on stage with them

LOL! We were joking around saying that during "Surrender", they would show Guitar Hero on the jumbotrons.

LOL! We were joking around saying that during "Surrender", they would show Guitar Hero on the jumbotrons.

 

Cool

I know they just had a tournament and the winner got to play strutter with gene simmons.

Apperantly my whole argument is way over your head...

 

BTW, I am from miami and just moved out two years ago, so I can say whatever I want about the marlins, the stadium, the fans, etc...

 

Let me say it slowly so you will understand. My argument is that since the marlins are making such a spectical of the saturday night game and advertising the post game concert and fireworks, then they should bring in better bands. Watching marlins games all week they probably mentioned Cheap trick and the saturday night concerts 10 times. The sun-sentinel had it pasted all over their site. If they are going to build up the concert, giveaways, fireworks, etc... more than they are building up the game (on saturdays) then they should have better bands.

 

If they weren't stressing the saturday experience as much as they are now, I would have no problem if they had you on stage singing a song after the game.

 

Nothing you say could ever be over my head. You can say whatever you want any time you want. You go straight to the list of folks I will never take seriously. It is simply a chance for you to bash the FO. Plain and simple.

They advertise the Super Saturday events for a good reason. To get fannies in the seats. We that live here and actually go to the games are so sorry that the quality of bands they have arranged do not meet your sarcastic approval. As we go to the games on Saturday nights and the FO handcuffs us to our seats for the "not good enough for the Northeast" festivities we will try to pout in your honor.

Want me to say that slowly so you can understand???

So, I guess Cheap Trick did a good job. I had to leave right after the game-have a bad cold and just couldnt keep my head on straight anymore. Well, Kansas is next-

They were terrible with a capital T.

 

Is perhaps that you didn't like them and possible the 10-12,000+ who stayed for the concert and had a good time would dispute your one word review? I saw an awful lot of people having a great time last night.

 

Haven't you posted that comment multiple times since the show? We get it.

 

Gotta run, game to catch.

I'm a little too young to remember them when they were popular. Like I said before, I was hoping they did their hit so I stuck around to hear it but I couldn't hear much of anything. The sound system had their amps up way too loud, drowning out their voices.

 

And to think there was no pyro for the home runs and wins for that. I was disappointed.

 

PS: Less than 10,000 were there by the third song so I wasn't the only one thinking the way I did. The game was excellent and I had a great time nonetheless. The concert was disappointing but that's what you get for free.

 

We stayed in our seats for the concert and fireworks instead of moving around. It wasn't a "concert type" sound system for sure, but from where we were at it was acceptable. Better than I thought it would be. I mean, you don't go to a baseball game, give a band 20 minutes or so to set up, and then expect a sound system from them that will blow dry your hair. At first I was a little worried they wouldn't have it on the big screens because the Mermaids two routines weren't up there. But they did a fine job with the video portion for the band.

I agree with the pyro for the home runs and the win. I still find myself looking up towards that spot when we hit one, half expecting to see that. It was a nice touch and one I wish they would bring back.