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jamesacapes
Apr 03 2023 at 6:42 PM
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Just seeing mention of this today 4/3/23 for the
Fall, here in the USA.
What do we know??? Because I know nothing of
this! Lol
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MarcNebo
Nov 06 2023 at 10:21 AM
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bsl8081 (Bright Size Life 80/81) I first saw Pat live in 1977 and the Dream Box show was #51 (verified). I also put the
DBT in my Top 5 PM shows. I don’t know and can’t imagine what Pat will do to top this. Great record also, but Pat
wouldn’t be able to perform it live because of the harmony track he is playing over. Will have to wait for a AI Pat, but
Pat’s creativity can’t be duplicated by anyone or thing. There were so many surprises in the Dream Box Tour that I
wanted to mention at the AG, but I didn’t want to spoil it for others.
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bsl8081
Nov 05 2023 at 8:23 PM
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11-4-23. Freight and Salvage. Berkeley Ca.
40 years and 50 shows +/- for me. The man continues
to amaze and get better as a musician and a
performer.
I thought this to be impossible and I also thought I
would never rate a solo show in my top 5 PM
performances!
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MarcNebo
Oct 31 2023 at 8:01 PM
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flugeler : Sorry to hear that two morons severely tainted your experience at the El Cajon show. I was extremely
disappointed to learn that Security took so long to respond. I hope that Pat will never return to The Magnolia for any
future tours. I can’t comprehend how management at the venue didn’t respond when Pat made his first comment. If
I was at the show I would have told a manager to toss them out. At the show in Chicago that I attended, the audience
was very well behaved and Pat was having a great time. I am glad that Pat just continued like the professional he is and
gave you a great show.
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flugeler
Oct 30 2023 at 12:24 AM
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Caught the San Diego stop on the Dream Box tour last night and I can echo other mentions that say it’s well worth
your time, and something quite different for long time fans like me. Got to take my son for his 5th or 6th show, and
my grandson for his first show at a recently refurbished venue where everyone could hear everything, on stage and
off. The only disappointment came from the audience rather than the stage when two people seated front row
center decided (in their clearly altered state) to talk continuously - to the point that Pat, after sort of half joking
between tunes that he didn’t know how to deal with hecklers, for the first time (he said) in his 50 plus years of
performing HAD TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF A TUNE. After shaking his head and asking “what are we
gonna do about this folks?” the couple was removed, the tune was restarted and performed beautifully, followed by
treat after treat. After walking out with the usual post show smile on my face, I couldn’t help but lament the societal
turn we’ve taken of late, where people think that what they feel or want at any given moment is the most important
thing that could possibly exist. I was embarrassed for my city, and I hope Pat’s memory of the episode fades before
he makes up his next tour itinerary. This is not America…
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foxesfred
Oct 28 2023 at 10:59 AM
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I caught Dreambox in Irvine CA. I left with a better
understanding that he is music personified. I first saw him live in Arizona in the very early 80’s and Mr.Metheny just
keeps getting better with time. Do yourself a favor and catch this show.
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chrispavia
Oct 18 2023 at 2:44 PM
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I was excited to go see Pat Friday night 10/20/2023 in Park City, UT. But now, after reading a few posts on this
thread, I’m SUPER EXCITED! This will be a first for me to see him solo, without the band and I’m curious to see how it
goes.
Can I make a song request here? Like, would Pat get the message? I want to hear Homecoming from the Map Of
The World album. It’s one of the most uplifting and happy songs I’ve ever heard and would love to see him perform
that live.
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MarcNebo
Oct 17 2023 at 11:58 AM
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javelin22, I have been a fan of Pat since 1976 and have seen him live 51 times. He spoke more at the Dream Box
Tour show that I saw on I saw than the other 50 shows combined. Frequently he just plays non-stop with brief
room for applause and starts playing the next song. I have seen a lot of his shows that were over two hours long
and he played a lot of music.
Since 1976 I have over 50 magazines featuring articles on Pat, most where he is on the cover.
Explore this website because there are a lot of Podcasts, Writings and a lot more to learn about Pat. I also bought
two books from the website Store, Beneath Missouri Skies : Pat Metheny In Kansa City 1964-1972 and The Pat
Metheny Interviews. Both are excellent as is Voices In Jazz Guitar. The ECM book on Pat was too technical for me,
as I am not a musician.
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MarcNebo
Oct 17 2023 at 11:32 AM
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facing west, Thank you for the information and I 100percent agree with you that I really enjoy hearing him talk about his
music and anything else he wants to say. I really enjoyed everything he said at the Dream Box show. Both
informative and very funny comments. I have listened to and read almost everything at this website (Podcasts,
Writings and more) and was very impressed.
Several years ago I went to an interview and Q&A with Pat before his show at the Kennedy Center. I wish I recorded it
and also that I would have asked a question (I had over ten questions that came to mind).
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facing west
Oct 16 2023 at 9:49 PM
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Yeah, I’ve heard that Pat has a lot to say on this tour. The very first time I heard Pat was on an ECM promo record
with words and music. Radio station CFNY played the whole thing. I don’t remember everything Pat said but I knew
instantly that he was an artist who thinks deeply about music. Since then I’ve tried to check out every interview /
book that comes out. I just find PM insightful. A good example is The Jazz Ear: Conversations Over Music, by Ben
Ratliff. Pat’s insights in that book are off the charts. I hope someday that there is a PM documentary on the level of
Wayne Shorter’s. I’ve probably learned more about music from Pat than anyone else on the planet.
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javelin22
Oct 14 2023 at 9:50 AM
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It was my first ever Pat Metheny show (I’ve only been a fan for almost three years now) and he was excellent! I
absolutely adored his closing song (it was a cover of something, but I don’t want to spoil it for anyone), he covered
one of my favorite songs ever and I held onto every note. Apparently, he doesn’t speak much so I feel pretty blessed
that my first show featured him speaking a lot. Would strongly recommend
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MarcNebo
Oct 13 2023 at 9:55 AM
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Welcome to the AG mjcoop335 and thank you for the kind words. It was a true pleasure meeting you and talking
about Pat and more things for almost an hour before the start of the show. Naut, it will be an excellent show no matter where you sit.
Coop and I were lucky that the show was General Admission Seated, so we were able to get in quickly and get some
great seats.
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Oystein
Oct 13 2023 at 8:43 AM
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Any chances for Norwegian shows...?
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mjcoop335
Oct 11 2023 at 6:38 PM
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After seeing Pat’s Dream Box show at Thalia Hall, Chicago on 10/1, I completely agree with MarcNebo(who I’m very
happy to have met at the show, 5th row center) and others. This show is a must see for PM fans, so treat yourself if
you can. As far as the question on Pat standing during the show, without giving much away, he did stand up a couple
times during songs to finish them and then at the end of the main show for what might be called the finale.
Pat sounded amazing and thrilled us all with his incredible playing. Cheers PM fans!
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MarcNebo
Oct 08 2023 at 8:19 AM
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seadog : Excellent review without revealing the numerous surprises. You are a real wordsmith and I can only express
my emotions during the show. It was also great and very special to hear Pat speak.
facing west : After reading seadog’s review and my reviews, don’t pass up the opportunity to see this show. I don’t
want to post any Spoiler Alerts, but if I did there were so many that it would fill half a page at the AG. From all the
energy that and passion that Pat put into this show, he probably could have diverted the path of the Hurricane in
Portland. GO, GO,GO,GO!!!
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seadog
Oct 06 2023 at 8:56 AM
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I’ve got agree with you Marc! Caught the Boston show a couple of weeks ago. All I can say is GO…walk, run, crawl,
call an Uber… whatever. This is a show not to miss. For me a definite top 5, after 40+ Pat shows in various
iterations! I caught his intimate, soul touching 2019 mini-solo tour through New England. In retrospect, it looks like
it was a test flight, this one is Pat in full flight. The breadth and choice of tunes touched every part of my heart and
soul. I couldn’t help but notice the ear-to-ear smiles in the audience throughout (painful cheeks the next morning),
the audible sighs at the first hint of some opening notes, and the occasional tear running down someone’s cheek
even though they were grinning ear to ear. His ability to take the audience on a soaring adventure, from quiet
heartbreaking beauty to explosive fountains of musical colors, never fails to amaze me. And, at the end, he always
finds a way to tuck the audience in for the night and send them floating off into the streets. Just a beautiful
evening. GO!!!
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MarcNebo
Oct 05 2023 at 12:12 PM
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facing west It was introspective, retrospective, innovative and several more "tives". My favorite show of the year and
one of the best all-time Pat shows. Standing of 10/05/2023 1. Pat Metheny Dream Box, Chicago 2. Side-Eye, Ravinia
(Highland Park IL) 3. Side-Eye, Urbana IL. There will be Playoffs, Coach Challenge or anything that would alter my
standing. By the way I have gone to twenty-six shows so far.
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facing west
Oct 05 2023 at 9:40 AM
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That’s great, Marc. A Pat high is the best high. I’m hoping the show is documented in some way, since I’m unlikely to
make this tour. I had tickets to Portland but it was re-scheduled due to a hurricane. My sense is that while Pat is one
of the most recognizable figures in jazz, he still doesn’t get nearly enough credit for his innovations, such as the
orchestrion. His solo ’range’ is off the charts.
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MarcNebo
Oct 04 2023 at 8:24 AM
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I don’t want to disclose anything(spoiler alert). All I will say I was extremely pleased on multiple
levels of emotion. Pat put on an incredible show. It at it’s core was a retrospective of all his solo records including
several from Dream Box plus many surprises. I haven’t come down yet from this Pat high.
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facing west
Oct 03 2023 at 8:42 PM
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Hi Marc. Glad you made it to the show. That’s high praise coming from you. Pat never fails to deliver. Based on the
album I thought it might be a laid-back, introspective affair. Now my curiosity is really kicking in.
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naut
Oct 03 2023 at 5:21 PM
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Would anyone who’s seen the Dream Box tour please kind of describe it a bit. Does Pat mainly sit when playing? Does he stand for any tunes? I’m asking because we have tickets for the November 1 show in Sac, but the seats are nose-bleed, and even with binocs I’d kind of like to get an idea of what to expect pre-show. TIA, fellow garagers.
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MarcNebo
Oct 02 2023 at 8:39 AM
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I caught Pat’s Dream Box show last night. It was an incredible and extremely creative show. I could fill this post with
all the highlights. All I want to say for now is GO TO THE SHOW. I don’t know how Pat can top this show.
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MarcNebo
Sep 13 2023 at 8:26 AM
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Yesterday I received a Pat Metheny (website) email stating that he is kicking off his Dream Box Tour. It also said he
will be talking more than normal on stage to explain the music he will be playing. I saw in his
schedule that he has a break for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I still have held out and not listened to the record.
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MarcNebo
Sep 11 2023 at 2:34 PM
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I thought Pat would add several more cities to the tour, but I was wrong. Still a chance of some more dates being
added next year. It’s a very extensive tour schedule with good US coverage.
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MarcNebo
Aug 08 2023 at 6:15 PM
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mugsy: As I predicted Pat added NYC (in 2024) to his Schedule. I still believe he will add several more shows before
the Dream Box Tour gets underway.
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MarcNebo
Jul 17 2023 at 11:43 PM
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mugsy: I just looked at the Schedule above and will predict Pat will add shows in South and North Carolina, Florida
and the New York area. I saw a few gaps in the schedule. I expect a NYC Jazz club multi-night show.
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MarcNebo
Jul 17 2023 at 11:15 PM
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mugsy : I am glad you got a ticket for the show. I think Pat could still add some more shows to the 2023 or 2024
portion of the Dream Box Tour. He recently added the El Cajon (San Diego area) gig.
I travelled about three hours to catch Side-Eye in Champaign on June 16 and then took a Metra train (Chicago area
public transportation train) about 30 minute ride on June 20 to see the band again. Great decision as I got to see two
different shows. Mostly same songs, but different improvising by all I expect a great show October 1st and I am
looking forward to seeing his new and vintage guitars. That show will be my 51st Pat show (confirmed). I’ve been
trying to confirm several SoCal shows and a few Chicago area shows in the early years.
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mugsy
Jul 16 2023 at 9:36 PM
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Hi MarcNebo,
Yes Berkeley is about 10 minutes from me... I scored tickets at Freight and Salvage the day they went on sale! Sacramento is about an hour and a half away. I would go there except for his being 10 min from me in Berkeley.
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MarcNebo
Jul 09 2023 at 8:18 AM
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The other day I saw Pat added some SoCal dates to the Dream Box Tour, including a new venue in El Cajon, CA (San
Diego suburb). He know has about 48 shows. I am anxiously awaiting October 1st.
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MarcNebo
Jul 01 2023 at 9:11 PM
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Finally, this morning they announced the October 1st show in Chicago at Thalia Hall. It only took me ten minutes to
decide ang get a General Admission Seated ticket. Very nice venue, but excessive service charge from third party
ticket service. Planning to get a center seat in first five rows. Will be my third Pat Metheny show for 2023.
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MarcNebo
May 25 2023 at 11:21 PM
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mugsy and patsfan: I hope Berkeley and Sacramento are close enough for you. I am anxiously waiting for the Chicago
date. My insider info was that it was a venue that’s not one of my favorites. The Milwaukee gig is at a venue that has
a Jazz Series, so the people that get the series get the best seats. I want to be up close for this show. Will let you know
what happens.
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patsfan
May 23 2023 at 11:53 PM
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Mugsy….. SF wins by 5 but I’ll take the Sacto show !! I’m trying to imagine what Pat
has dreamed up in his spare time…..
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mugsy
May 19 2023 at 5:53 PM
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To all SF Bay area folks - Pat is playing in Berkeley at Freight & Salvage for three nights in November!! Six shows all together.
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MarcNebo
May 05 2023 at 11:19 PM
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patsfan The Dream Box Tour is still about five months away. I am sure a lot will shape up in the schedule. Pat can’t
and won’t pass up major cities on his tour route. I just bought a ticket for Side-Eye in a Chicago suburb near me and
earlier got a ticket for Side-Eye about a 2.5 hour Amtrak ride away. I can’t pass up a chance to hear Pat twice in a
year. Dream Box Tour would make it three times.
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patsfan
May 02 2023 at 11:23 PM
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Marc and Mugsy …. U both are such dedicated fans !! I’m thinking of taking your
example and hitching hiking to Portland.. Or, Mugsy, maybe we could car pool to
Portland ? Oh, well, I’ll hold out hope for the next few months …..
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MarcNebo
Apr 22 2023 at 9:43 PM
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mugsy & patsfan : There is still a big gap in Pat’s Dream Box schedule between SoCal and Oregon. Per Pat’s past
tours he fills in the gaps by the time the tour starts. I expect a Chicago stop after Milwaukee and the Indiana dates.
I am doing a road trip (actually railroad trip, Amtrak not hobo-style) to Champaign IL for the Side-Eye gig. I got a
seventh row, off-center seat.
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patsfan
Apr 21 2023 at 9:50 PM
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Yeh, Mugsy …. Praying that SF or other No Calif venue becomes available, but so far
it’s not looking hopeful ….
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mugsy
Apr 11 2023 at 2:35 AM
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Hey Tomm, I believe Pat’s solo Dreambox starts
in Sept. so if you have tix for October- I believe it
will be the solo tour.
I am hoping he is also coming to San Francisco-
no word yet.
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facing west
Apr 06 2023 at 2:35 PM
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This has my imagination working overtime. That’s Pat--the possibilities are infinite.
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tomm
Apr 05 2023 at 3:31 PM
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I got an email yesterday about Pat paying in Dallas in October and tickets went on sale this morning. I bought tickets and assumed it was the Side Eye group playing with him. I did a little searching after seeing your post and I came across some Dream Box tour information - it was posted by a theater that Pat was playing at a couple of days before Dallas. All of which makes me wonder - which tour do I now have tickets for? I’m always glad to see Pat no matter what "group" is playing with him, but I’m starting to think it’s going to be solo tour described in the article put out by the theater he plays at just before he comes to Dallas.
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