Great lineup at PNC Bank Arts Center
The Press has been critical of the lack of diversity in musical offerings at the PNC Bank Arts Center in the recent past. This year, there is little to complain about. While the schedule is heavy again with rock acts from the 70s and 80s, there is much more.
The great rock acts include Bruce Springsteen, Roger Waters (Pink Floyd) , Def Leppard, Journey, Styx, Foreigner, Black Crowes, Counting Crows, John Fogerty, Poison, Goo Goo Dolls, Depeche Mode, Cinderella, Crosby, Stills Nash & Young, Blondie and Nine Inch Nails.
But just about every other musical genre is represented. Other performers include Earth Wind & Fire, Willie Nelson, Paul Anka (and Don Rickles), Ashlee Simpson, Chicago, Kelly Clarkson, The Wailers, Brooks and Dunn, Rascal Flats, Neville Brothers, Wynton Marsalis and Dr. John.
A curtain call to the bookers this year is in order.
The full schedule: http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060503/NEWS/605030329
The great rock acts include Bruce Springsteen, Roger Waters (Pink Floyd) , Def Leppard, Journey, Styx, Foreigner, Black Crowes, Counting Crows, John Fogerty, Poison, Goo Goo Dolls, Depeche Mode, Cinderella, Crosby, Stills Nash & Young, Blondie and Nine Inch Nails.
But just about every other musical genre is represented. Other performers include Earth Wind & Fire, Willie Nelson, Paul Anka (and Don Rickles), Ashlee Simpson, Chicago, Kelly Clarkson, The Wailers, Brooks and Dunn, Rascal Flats, Neville Brothers, Wynton Marsalis and Dr. John.
A curtain call to the bookers this year is in order.
The full schedule: http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060503/NEWS/605030329
posted by Randy Bergmann at 9:02 AM
3 Comments:
In the editorial, we were referring primarily to established groups and musicians with national reputations and followings.
At the same time, the Jersey Shore/New Brunswick area has some great club bands and a good club scene. I have never been to Austin, but I've heard good things about it. I don't doubt it's everything you say it is.
We HAVE the diversity, but I can never figure out why there has to be changes in a show's lineup. The Arts Center & Jones Beach shows mirror each other, with the shows checking into town on consecutive nights. I'm referring to opening acts or when there are multiple acts on the bill. I feel slighted when different (bigger name) acts are performing on the bill for the NY show then on the NJ show. Put both schedules side to side and you'll see the changes. It would be different if the idea was to open with or showcase a local band.
By the way: I don't buy into the corporate sponsorship thing. The PNC Bank Arts Center will always be the Arts Center to me. Tommy Hilfiger/Nikon ... nope - just Jones Beach. Unless they are sponsoring the lowering of ticket prices or free "artist" merchandise @ shows or other value added ideas...
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