Dream Theater

I'm a relative newbie to the DT world. I heard "Pull me Under" in the early '90s, liked it, but made the mistaken assumption that they were just another one-hit-wonder group as I never heard another radio play from them. I've thanked my now 21 year old repeatedly for re-introducing me to them a scant three years ago. I'm hooked! I'm all in! The quality of the music and the depths to which it touches me are indescribable. It's a ray of light in an otherwise mundane world! I'm very much looking forward to the show and just a bit bummed that all the "Meet and Greet" packages were gone by the time I bought tickets so I could tell the guys as much!

But enough gushing...We'll be in the first 10 rows (me, wife & 21 y/o).What are we in for? Mass sing-along (no problem)? Moshing (not so much)? Just a outpouring of raw emotion? All of the above?

I will be at the Boston show as well! You are in for a relatively reserved crowd. At least that's the way it has been in the past. People who really enjoy the music and appreciate the musicianship. Of all the shows I've been too, I love the DT crowd most. No one is there just to get shitfaced and act like an idiot. They are genuinely there b/c they love this band.
You are also in for a face melting b/c these boys put on an amazing show! Have fun!!!

Awesome story! I can't really give any true info, as I have seen DT once (when they opened for Iron Maiden last summer), but it wasn't a DT crowd.

I can't wait to see a true DT headlining show on October 4!

I attended the show in LA, my 11th DT show overall and I was blown away by their set list. I went in thinking that with the addition of Mike that they would have a limited set list, and we would hear a lot of A Dramatic Turn of Events, boy was I surprised! Without giving too much away, let me just say that 8 of their 11 albums were represented in the show! In fact they didn't play anything from Black Clouds, or Systematic Chaos, so that should give you a good idea of how far back they went.

Enjoy the Show!

Philba1966, I think drop2d nailed it. I've been to quite a few DT shows in Boston and a couple in NYC (RCMH and with Maiden). I will be there next week, ninth row with my 12 year old son. He has been listening to DT since he was born. I have videos of him playing his play drum set along with Mike Portnoy on the LSNY.

I am very much looking forward to bringing my son to his first DT show, these guys are the greatest!

-Mark

I'm a huge DT fan. This will be my 1st show. Can't wait, I've been giddy all week.

Thanks for the feedback all...I too am "giddy" in anticipation of Monday night. I assume you had a great night on the 4th Shadow.

As "prepwork" for the upcoming show, I grabbed my son's "When Dream and Day Unite" CD for a listen (he started me off at Images and Words)...OMG, how Awesomely 80's! I felt my old Jack Blades hairdo growing back just listening to it (yes, a Night Ranger fan too!)!!

Shame on lack of BCSL or SC...would love to have seen In the Presence of Enemies 1 & 2...epic! I'm sure whatever they share with us will be as well.

I too am a relative late comer to the awesomeness that is DT, But it was a co-worker that introduced me to DT it was Train of Thought, man I was totally blown away so I had to get more =) It was quite awhile after ToT had come out so the first thing i got was the Score 20th Anniversary Tour DVD - WOW !!! mere words cant begin to describe how amazing that DVD is - IMHO the BEST live DVD ever made

I got my son hooked on DT with that DVD, so we vowed to see them live, sadly thru bad timing or whatever our efforts were thwarted so much to our excitement we were able to get tickets to the Boston show, a late Birthday present for me, my B'day is Oct. 3rd

I am very much hoping they will pull out something special with MM's triumphant return to Boston and also the band all met here at Berkley.

But i'm sure whatever they play we will not be disappointed - counting down the days and hours =)

Also I hear that DT will stay a bit after the show and chat with fans after the show, does anyone know where the busses park at The Orpheum in Boston ? My son and I would love to show our appreciation
Any info given will be much appreciated, Thanks !!

I'll also be in Boston. The orpheum is pretty cool, but a bit run down and the seats really suck.

I am excited to see the new stuff, and the classics they are bringing are really great songs. Ytse Jam .I can't wait.

Just look for the dude with the funny Dream Theater Fez. I should be pretty easy to spot.
Enjoy the show!

One thing you will not see at a DT show is moshing. The people at these shows are there to see the band, not tear people apart. I've seen DT around 9 times and only once did I see moshing (during the Gigantour....so metal crowd to begin with). There is usually one guy who gets hammered and thrown out for being an ass, but other than that be prepared to pick your jaw up off the floor at least a dozen times.

Have fun!

I will be in Boston as well (somewhere in the front ten rows). Orpheum is great for a show, I saw G3 there a few years ago. The only thing I am worried about is carrying around the SWAG that comes with the seat package.

-Ken