2007/06/26 - St. Paul, MN - Xcel Center

[paraflux]

Tool
June 26, 2007
St. Paul, MN - Xcel Center

[piston390]

Hell yes.
I will be here.
Xcel is the best venue for concerts, surriously.

[the_shrike29]

Hell yes.
I will be here.
Xcel is the best venue for concerts, surriously.


I second that motion

[Chug]

I second that motion

I third that motion. Anyone going out on W 7th after the show?

[the_shrike29]

I third that motion. Anyone going out on W 7th after the show?

debatable. still planning on working at 7am next day.

[piston390]

I third that motion. Anyone going out on W 7th after the show?
that's most likely where I'll be. I hope. Who knows where I'll end up though.

[SMEPman]

Work schmerk...you must trancend and party.

See you bishes at the show...I'll be in section 103, row 2....:)

How did everyone else make out on tix?? I went nuts and ordered about 5 pairs, but Ticketbastard cancelled all but one pair of floor and lower level.

[piston390]

I ordered 3 floor tix. 1 for me and 2 for my friends. That's all I need.

[Chug]

I ended up getting tix for the club level, right besides the stage, on adam and maynards side. Hope they're decent seats. I've only been on the floor at the xcel.

[the_shrike29]

still waiting till day of show to see what the TA pre sale gave me.

[deetonisblack]

This concert is going to be so awesome. If you have not seen TOOL before, get off of your ass and get tickets. The last two times TOOL has played Minnesota, they kicked so much ass. I have no doubt in my mind that whatever happens, or whatever they play, I will be leaving very satisfied. TOOL RULES!

[chefjennkcc]

FLOOR!!!! I was on the floor for all six shows this tour! I feel pretty damn lucky.

This will be my final TOOL concert this time around. Let's hope that there will be another album and another tour before ........

[piston390]

one more month!

[martyr_02]

Can't fucking wait for June 26 to roll around. Second tool show for me, first for the two people going with me. Got shite tickets, section 210, but at least i'll have a good view for the lasers and shit.

[Dough with Fish]

My parents fucking came through on my birthday last week and got me a pair of floor tickets. Anyway, if there is one thing that I hope happens that night is Pushit. If they play that, my life will be complete.

[the_shrike29]

My parents fucking came through on my birthday last week and got me a pair of floor tickets. Anyway, if there is one thing that I hope happens that night is Pushit. If they play that, my life will be complete.

nice. that is a sweet present. kudos to your folks

[piston390]

if there is one thing that I hope happens that night is Pushit. If they play that, my life will be complete.
totally. i m o, one of the best feelings ever is in between songs at a concert when you're waiting to hear the first notes of the next song. and when they play the song you wish for its a hundred times better.

[Chug]

Anyone know if melt banana is opening for this show? Ticketmaster still says opening band "tba". I will shart my pants if they play pushit. I have a feeling they will mix it up for us a little bit seeing its their 3rd time here within 13 months. Either way I wont complain, just happy to be seeing them again ; ) Cant stand it when people bitch about the setlist. Tool is easily one of the best bands of our generation, so soak it up while you still can.

[piston390]

i don't think we'll be seeing melt-banana. on their website their tour dates stop a couple days before Tool get's here. we better get someone good.

[burton_o6]

It'll be me and my girlfriends second show. My two buddy's first. I'm kind of hoping for somthing other than right in two, but then again i want to hear it live because of the way people have been talking it up.

[the_shrike29]

i don't think we'll be seeing melt-banana. on their website their tour dates stop a couple days before Tool get's here. we better get someone good.


yeah, MB play @ the Entry on the 24th and in Iowa on the 26th. wonder who we get?

[burton_o6]

Maybe just an extra half hour of tool? Ya right.

[4stringaxe]

This will be mine and my girlfriend's first Tool show. I'm really stoked. I'm in section 113 I believe. Anyone else around that area?

[the_shrike29]

This will be mine and my girlfriend's first Tool show. I'm really stoked. I'm in section 113 I believe. Anyone else around that area?


don't know. i got pre-sale tix through TA and won't know where they are until picked up at will call.

[4stringaxe]

yeah, MB play @ the Entry on the 24th and in Iowa on the 26th. wonder who we get?


they're not in Iowa the 26th, they're here. They ARE in Iowa the 19th, if that's what you meant.

[the_shrike29]

they're not in Iowa the 26th, they're here. They ARE in Iowa the 19th, if that's what you meant.

Tool is here on the 26th, Melt Banana is in Iowa on the 26th

[4stringaxe]

ah, that makes sense.

[Chug]

I seen they played the pot & Aenima at the bonnaroo festival thingy. I sure hope they bring Aenima back for us as a closer. Still no word on an opening band?...

[martyr_02]

big business (http://www.myspace.com/bigbigbusiness) is the opening act. their myspace page has them playing the xcel center on the 26.

[piston390]

somehow, i dont think i'm going to enjoy them.

[SMEPman]

big business (http://www.myspace.com/bigbigbusiness) is the opening act. their myspace page has them playing the xcel center on the 26.

"BIG BUSINESS has two guys in it. It is spelled here in capital letters so you know we're talking about a serious band. Jared Warren plays the bass guitar and sings. He used to be in this band KARP and then he was in this other band for awhile name of TIGHT BROS FROM WAAAY BACK WHEN. Coady Willis plays the drums and sometimes yells and stuff. He used to be in the MURDER CITY DEVILS and probably some other bands you haven't ever heard of."

LOL! Too bad they kind of suck....

[Chug]

WTF? I checked out their myspace page, and I sure hope you cant judge a band by their picture!! But I seen they had done some work with the melvins, so maybe they might be worth a listen...if not I'll be standing in line with the rest of ya getting a beer.

[martyr_02]

i actually enjoyed the few songs they had on their myspace.

[junior]

Big Business rocks and will be a welcome addition to the tour.

[BillyCostigan]

Big Business rocks and will be a welcome addition to the tour.

Are you sure Melt Banana won't be opening? They're playing @ the 7the St. entry on 6/24.

T-minus 7 days...I can't wait.

[martyr_02]

Are you sure Melt Banana won't be opening? They're playing @ the 7the St. entry on 6/24.

T-minus 7 days...I can't wait.

melt bannana is in iowa city on the 26, besides that big business is scheduled to play th xcel center on the 26 at 8:00pm sooooo......

[Black]

I will be there!! Third in the Minnesota Trifecta of Tool concerts for me in the past year or so. I am excited. Bringing some newer devotees into the experience as well. Section 104. Tall chick with long black hair. Say hi if you are near. Hope everyone enjoys the experience. Long live Tool.

[SMEPman]

I will be there!! Third in the Minnesota Trifecta of Tool concerts for me in the past year or so. I am excited. Bringing some newer devotees into the experience as well. Section 104. Tall chick with long black hair. Say hi if you are near. Hope everyone enjoys the experience. Long live Tool.

Where about exactly, I'm in row numero deux.

You're the tall chick with black hair, or you're bringing one? :)

[Black]

Where about exactly, I'm in row numero deux.

You're the tall chick with black hair, or you're bringing one? :)

I'm in row 12.

And I AM the tall chick with the black hair, tattoos--sort of a scary looking bitch, lol. If I can find another tall chick with black hair and tattoos, I will be very inclined to bring her with me. Especially if she's cute :-)

[piston390]

shit we're getting close! anyone looking for some good eats before the show, go to patty mcgoverns. delish.

[SMEPman]

If I can find another tall chick with black hair and tattoos, I will be very inclined to bring her with me. Especially if she's cute :-)

Ooooo....such a tease! :p

[burton_o6]

Can't wait till tuesday...I as well as my girlfriend and three other friends have an 8 hour drive to St. Paul from North Dakota. Should be a good road trip.

[the_shrike29]

shit we're getting close! anyone looking for some good eats before the show, go to patty mcgoverns. delish.


my brother and I will almost certainly be there too

[martyr_02]

shit we're getting close! anyone looking for some good eats before the show, go to patty mcgoverns. delish.

what kind of food do they serve?

[piston390]

what kind of food do they serve?
good food.

it's an irish tavern, but it has more of a sports bar atmosphere, as well as all the standard sports bar meals. (burgers, hot sandwiches, etc) i go there before any event at the xcel. its pretty much a ritual.

[martyr_02]

good food.

it's an irish tavern, but it has more of a sports bar atmosphere, as well as all the standard sports bar meals. (burgers, hot sandwiches, etc) i go there before any event at the xcel. its pretty much a ritual.

hmmmm so its a bar then? Can you eat there if you're not 21/is the food worth it if i can't have a beer there? Otherwise I'll hit up white castle or something while i'm in the cities.

[piston390]

hmmmm so its a bar then? Can you eat there if you're not 21/is the food worth it if i can't have a beer there? Otherwise I'll hit up white castle or something while i'm in the cities.
yes you can eat there if you're under 21 and yes it's worth it because the food is delicious.

[martyr_02]

allright then guess i'll have drop in for some food before the show. I take it its reasonably priced?

[Chug]

TOOLmorrow!!!

[the_shrike29]

really hoping for a Flood tomorrow

[piston390]

allright then guess i'll have drop in for some food before the show. I take it its reasonably priced?
definitely.

[Chug]

Got my fingers crossed for pushit...

[martyr_02]

the last fourshows they've played

20th: right in two

22nd: right in two

23rd: flood

24th: right in two

i give it an 80% chance that we get to hear pushit, and I really hope I'm right.

edit: then again they haven't played pushit since the fourth of june, but i still say its time they played it live again.

[the_shrike29]

I've seen Pushit before, but not Flood.

Either way, as long as Adam changes guitars after Rosetta Stoned

[martyr_02]

why would it matter if adam switches guitars?

[Maz46&2]

why would it matter if adam switches guitars?

When they play "Pushit" Adam changes guitars. Not sure about "Flood" though.

[piston390]

i haven't seen Right In Two, Flood, or Pushit. So any of those is will be a new experience for me. I think we'll either get Flood or Pushit though. Oh god I hope it's Pushit.

[Maz46&2]

"Right In Two" is very good live. It's hard to get into at first after getting your teeth blown out by "Rosetta Stoned". It actually seems to have been better off after "Schism" as both songs start off slow and end with a bang.

"Flood" should go back to being an opener like on the "Lateralus" tour, it's a hell of a way to start things off.

[thorman]

holy fuck i can not wait till tonight. today is gonna move soooooo slowly

[the_shrike29]

Maybe will see some of you at Mcgovern's or the show. I'm a tall guy, beard, slightly spikey hair, will have jeans and a black polo on. say hey.

[thorman]

im probably gonna be wearing some jeans and vans slips with a shirt from the last tour

[piston390]

lol hi thor.

i'll be with this guy wearing some other band t-shirt. haven't quite decided yet. but i know it's not going to be the white tour shirt now that this he's wearin it. cuz that would just be a fashion no-no.

actually i was planning to buy a shirt inside anyway.
price: my soul
dammit.

[the_shrike29]

think we will be lucky enough to have Helga grace the stage again tonight?

[martyr_02]

think we will be lucky enough to have Helga grace the stage again tonight?

lol. it sure would be nice to see her again.

Don't know if i'll make it to mcgovern's or not, have to see what my friends want to do. but what the hell: tall, short red hair, camo shorts, flip flops, and either my thinkman or spiro tshirt.

peace!!


quick question, do you just seat yourself or is it like a legit restaurant with waitresses and shit?

[Kramer99]

AC/DC t-shirt, Twins cap.

Section 104, 4th row. I'll look for the crazy tattoo's black haired nut woman.

My 7th Tool show (since 1997) And I'm STOKED!

[hobbitcore]

Is anyone not impressed with the opening bands for this show and the last one at Target Center? Isis and Big Business both were not at all enjoyable to me. Its like Tool either thinks its funny to make us listen to it, or that in comparison to that it makes them look even more amazing. I would usually say it was just me but the people next to me were openly booing Big Business while they were on stage. And the drums for Big Business was really the only thing you could hear coming from them.

This is why I hate Tool fans.

I'd say it's more "like" Tool always picks unique and interesting bands they genuinely like and appreciate to open for them and their fans are so wrapped up in their world of "TOOL TOOL TOOL" that they never give them a snowball's chance in hell. That or they're just a bunch of yahoos who heard Tool on the radio and thought it would be fun to go rock out...you know these people...the ones who sit down whenever the music isn't heavy and loud and kick-ass.

[the_shrike29]

This is why I hate Tool fans.

I'd say it's more "like" Tool always picks unique and interesting bands they genuinely like and appreciate to open for them and their fans are so wrapped up in their world of "TOOL TOOL TOOL" that they never give them a snowball's chance in hell. That or they're just a bunch of yahoos who heard Tool on the radio and thought it would be fun to go rock out...you know these people...the ones who sit down whenever the music isn't heavy and loud and kick-ass.


no shit. heaven forbid Tool asks bands they like or are friends with to tour with them. the fuckin audacity.

[the_shrike29]

oh, and for the record I enjoyed both Melt Banana and Big Business and for that matter: King Crimson, Meshuggah, Tricky, and Tomahawk. (I missed ISIS)

[SMEPman]

I missed the opening act, who was the drummer on stage with Danny during Schism?

After the show I was practicing my Maynard limbo-like lean back and waving my hat in the air. It was sweet.

Incredible show. Too loud for me though. Kind of difficult to hear Maynard's vocal. The seer impact was just awesome though. Never seen a band make it look so easy.

[iminsideurmind]

damn post a setlist or tell us if you got flood ,pushit,right in 2?

[SMEPman]

damn post a setlist or tell us if you got flood ,pushit,right in 2?

Best recollection from my drunken mind:
Jambi (one HELL of an opening song, lemme tell you!)
Stinkfist
46&2
WFM
Flood
Lost Keys
Rosetta Stoned
Schism
Lateralus
Vicarious

^^^ probably the wrong order, but we did get Flood.

Maynard: "Hello Minnesota"

"It's good to see all of you again. We've been busy [watching or making] prono tapes. We'll see you soon."

Not sure if that's exactly correct either, but that's all he said.

[AenimaToolGirl]

My parents fucking came through on my birthday last week and got me a pair of floor tickets. Anyway, if there is one thing that I hope happens that night is Pushit. If they play that, my life will be complete.

better luck next time :-(