GAcoaster Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 Our wish for Day 20: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted December 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Booking great acts for the park has always been a challenge, but perhaps with their partnership with iHeart Radio they can improve the concert lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Justin Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Count yourself lucky. The last time Great America had a concert lineup they had: - Aaron Carter - Christy Carlson Romano And that was in 07-08? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted December 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Bruce Springsteen could be awesome too along with AC/DC, Metallica, Bon Jovi, Lady GaGa, and more. Those acts are NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN, but there are plenty of mid-range acts that could. Great Adventure has always had a problem booking acts because of the proximity to NYC and Philly. Most venues have exclusive contracts that won't allow the act to be booked within so many miles of a venue they are playing. That's why I said their partnership with iHeart Radio and their network of thousands of stations could help. Maybe a Z100 Concert Series or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Six Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Alice Cooper? Justin Bieber? I know they've preformed at GA in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Justin Bieber? When was that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted December 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Many times it's groups on their way up (The Jonas Brothers) and groups on their way down (Smashmouth). It's always been rare to get a group in their prime, and the only ones that come to mind for me were New Kids on the Block (while they were still a HUGE deal) and The Monkees (when they made their comeback in the 80's on MTV). The biggest concerts GA usually gets are the country artists who don't get booked in the NYC and Philly venues but have huge followings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Six Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 When was that?Thats what the Wikipedia and a few sources said. I probably should have checked here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper26 Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 When was that? Probably 2009 or 2010. I am not sure though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshi Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/justin-bieber/2009/six-flags-great-adventure-jackson-nj-23d71887.html It looks like he was there on August 28th 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 Good find! I wasn't doubting he was there but curious how far back he appeared. Good thing I'm not in his fan club or the Biebs would have me kicked out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiller Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 This year I only went to one concert at the park. In the past they used to have so many good shows, it was hard to decide which ones to see. With the concerts that they had the past couple years, it seems they are trying to attract a different crowd than they used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyGirl3181 Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 I was ready to buy my ticket for the 98 Degrees/OTown/Dream concert for this past summer.. but they cancelled completely. I was bummed out because i was really looking forward to it.. Now all we get are Disney people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGadv123 Posted December 26, 2016 Report Share Posted December 26, 2016 The park had some great concerts between 2010-2012,but ever since then every year there is never anything good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc12192 Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 This year I only went to one concert at the park. In the past they used to have so many good shows, it was hard to decide which ones to see. With the concerts that they had the past couple years, it seems they are trying to attract a different crowd than they used to. I feel the same. It seems that recently they've been bringing in acts that attract families/young kids and to be honest, it does seem to bring in more people so i guess its working to an extent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truepolak90 Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 I know Pat Beneter played a few times, I love her. What about something like a EDM./ Rave? I remember few seasons back they used to do the starburst concert series with their line-ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Kaiser Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 I know Pat Beneter played a few times, I love her. What about something like a EDM./ Rave? I remember few seasons back they used to do the starburst concert series with their line-ups. EDM concerts attract a LOT of drugs, and I think that's something SF wanted to stay away from. Electric Adventure started at Great Adventure (hence the name), before moving to other locations after 2 or 3 years at the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truepolak90 Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 I don't blame them. One thing that was awesome about the 70's and 80's and even 90's was that there was much more live music and performers who loved to just rock the stage compared to todays pop artists that want a lot of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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