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Who here is going to see The Sonics in Seattle on Halloween?

I got my tix the day they went on sale. Actually, the HOUR they went on sale!
I've been waiting to see this new incarnation of the band. I didn't go to the previous reunion gigs as it didn't make sense for me to travel to NYC or London when the band themselves reside in the state just below my province. I figured they'd eventually do a show on their home turf, and now it is indeed happening.
So, who here is attending? I predict there will be some satellite shows or events occurring directly after the gig, and probably that weekend too. It's pretty cool that Halloween falls on a Friday night this year. I also predict a bumper crop of Witches to be in attendance at the show.

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Permalink Reply by Maribel on June 24, 2008 at 12:33am: I was not aware of this reunion! I actually saw them in London and would love to see them again. Halloween would be fun in Seattle, I think I am going to try to make it.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by kopper on June 25, 2008 at 10:53am: First I've heard of it! Are tickets still available? Where's the show and where can you buy tickets? Also, what do you mean by "new incarnation of the band"? Is it a new lineup?

We were in Seattle a few weeks ago and our trip got interrupted by a death in the family causing us to have to fly back to St. Louis a week early, so my wife and I are thinking about heading back up again this fall, so this might work out... who knows.

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Permalink Reply by Natalie Wood on June 25, 2008 at 5:41pm: Ah Im moving to Portland for college, this will be amazing!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Kevin Dagis on June 26, 2008 at 2:50am: I'd love to know the details venue, prices, etc. I've been in BC for a while but haven't made it to Seattle couple that with a cool way to spend Hallowe'en and a chance to see such a great band I'd feel pretty bad if I didn't go.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Sean Law on June 26, 2008 at 4:43am: The venue is the Paramount Theatre, which is (as far as I know) the same venue they played the last time they performed in Seattle.
The tickets are available on-line worldwide through Ticketmaster. Ticket prices are in accordance with seating. They seem to be moving quick, so don't wait around.
The date is Friday October 31st.
Current Sonics line-up: Jerry Roslie, Keyboards/vox; Larry Larypa, Guitar/vox; Rob Lind, Saxes/vox; Don Wilhelm, Bass/vox; Ricky Lynn Johnson, Drums.
New (official) Sonics MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/thesonicsboom

(I've been running the first 'Sonics' page on MySpace for a few years, having taken it over from the guy who created it - but this new page is the one that is connected directly to the band and their management).; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Lewis on July 8, 2008 at 4:59pm: hell , id love to go..but at the prices ticketbastard are charging i doubt ill make it.46$$ for the floor plus a 10$$ convienience charge ? thats pretty inconvienient if you ask me ,add 3 bucks for the venue..i dont know maybe ill just shell out the cash and get some balcony tics at 26$$ plus the extra charges ,just cause roslie is with them!; ▶ Reply to This