Less Flashy Concerts?

Jan27bday · Post by **Jan27bday** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 6:27 am

I love the way Weird Al concerts are right now, but I was wondering if Weird Al would ever do another concert with just the music instead of all the costume changes. I would love to see Weird Al in a smaller venue doing this, even though I know it doesn't make financial sense with the demand for tickets. Something a lot of bands in Lubbock (where I used to live) do is play a concert in a bigger venue, and then later that night (at 11 or even midnight) play in a very large bar. I don't know, I guess I'm rambling, but I would love to see this.

weirdalfan1000000 · Post by **weirdalfan1000000** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 6:30 am

That might be fun too see. He'd probably do more songs, and interact with the audience more, maybe even take a song request. It would be cool, but I don't think it wold happen.

Post by **Seva** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:17 am

Yeah, I doubt it too. Though I'd love to see Al interact and having fun with the audience, but that looks a lot like a stand-up comedy, and I noticed Al doesn't like any variation of it; I think he likes more non-improvised, impeccably written before stuff. Oh, and didn't he do small concerts without costume changes even during the BHD era???

SEVA.

Jan27bday · Post by **Jan27bday** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:42 am

Not even standup really, maybe a one-liner or two now and then like he does now. I just crave a show more like a regular rock show at some point. I saw Powerman 5000 in a bar and it was awesome.

flusher5 · Post by **flusher5** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 11:11 pm

in the 1984 tour, Al talked to the audience a lot more then he did on any tour. a concert with no costume changes would add about time for 4 more songs.

Post by **Big Spoon** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 11:12 pm

But it would also take away all of the videos Al plays during the changes, and those are always really funny.

Post by **Corey** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 11:34 pm

I've never been to a concert.

Mon Dec 29, 2008 12:18 am

Hopefully that will change within a year or two.

Post by **TMBJon** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 12:54 am

Big Spoon @ December 28, 2008 01:12 pm wrote: But it would also take away all of the videos Al plays during the changes, and those are always really funny.

I would GLADLY trade out all of the video clips for four more LIVE songs...

Jan27bday · Post by **Jan27bday** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 3:26 am

Oh and also, this would allow for more improvisation. Instead of having to sync with the video, they could throw in solo's now and then. I would love to see a real drum solo by Bermuda.