Anyone going to see the Police?

I like the Police, but doubt I will go, too bad they are playing the ultra big arenas and stadiums, I mean there are only 3 of them, very few bands can come alive at the big arenas, Mccartney can do it, Aerosmith can do it,Queen did do it, etc. I think they would come off much better at smaller but still large enough venues,both musically and sonically/

after haring them at the grammy's, only part of the show i saw, there is no chance of me being there. I saw them at the height of their popularity, 1982 i think, so no big deal anyway. but let me get this correct. By tickets for show to see 3 people perform for almost 25 years after the fact or make a car payment. choice is easy.d

I must agree with Ryno. I too am a huge Police fan and the first night I heard "Spirits In the Material World" on the radio driving down the highway in California, I was so happy I couldn't contain my enthusiasm. I rushed to buy the LP and wore the grooves off it. I have their complete recordings box set on CD and there are live cuts on it. Unfortunately Ryno is right, almost every live recording I ever heard of their's was bad to real bad. From what I've heard, "live" was not their thing. In the studio they have some of the best work by a modern band.

I agree with many here, the Grammy gig sucked, every time I hear a live cut it sucks and I cant imagine them being better after all these years, hell the last new release was in 86 and it was a remake of "Dont Stand So Close to Me". I would rather tell folks to buy everything they ever issued, wich in total still costs less then 2 cheap seats and enjoy them at home. I also wonder if their ego's wont again clash and tank the tour early. Also get the feeling that they might put new twists on material to satisfy their "artistic" nature and it would make for a huge let down for folks who want to hear the soundtrack of their youth.

1. I was living in Europe when this Police-thing happened and when I returned I could not understand all of the hype.

2. A huge venue can only be done well by a precious few bands (Dave Mathews being one of them).

3. If you really like the Police then buy the concert DVD and you get what you want,