Dixie Chicks to play Qwest Center..

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Fri May 19, 2006 11:44 pm

On September 23rd..After the arena expansion..

The entire Dixie Chicks tour from pollstar.com:

http://www.pollstar.com/tour/searchall. ... HI&PSKey=Y

..Ciao..LiO....Peace

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Sat May 20, 2006 7:50 pm

I think I might try to make this one.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Sat May 20, 2006 8:16 pm

^ ha ha very funny, if you do go your not my friend anymore... Pixie Sticks ok so where is Maynard????

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Sat May 20, 2006 8:17 pm

Whatever you were totally jamming to the Chicks in the car the other day.

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Sat May 20, 2006 8:39 pm

Guys say it ain't so!

Well good get for Omaha though, prolly another sellout for the Qwest. You won't see me there though.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Sat May 20, 2006 9:26 pm

Yeah if its the QCO you know it will sale out unlike others i.e. WFA.

TitosBuritoBarn · Post by **TitosBuritoBarn** » Sat May 20, 2006 10:55 pm

The Dixie Chicks have inspired me to start a boy-band that sings country. We're going to be called the Chixie Dicks.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat May 20, 2006 11:25 pm

Very creative Titos..

..Ciao..LiO....Peace

TitosBuritoBarn · Post by **TitosBuritoBarn** » Sat May 20, 2006 11:32 pm

Omaha Cowboy wrote:Very creative Titos..

Haha, I can't take credit. A stand up comedian named Zack....something...said it...

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat May 20, 2006 11:35 pm

Well..

I guess I'll direct my comment to Zack then..(although I think the Dixie Dicks would be even better)..

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..Ciao..LiO....Peace

guy4omaha · Post by **guy4omaha** » Sun May 21, 2006 9:26 am

I like all kinds of music and for reasons not quite understood by me, the Dixie Chicks' (or whatever we're calling them) music appeals to me as well. So I might see them even though I didn't like the lead singer's comments that she was embarrassed to be from the same state as our President. For some of you with different political viewpoints than mine, though, this might be a reason for you to go to the show afterall.

papiostud · Post by **papiostud** » Sun May 21, 2006 11:29 am

Oh god forbid anyone speak out against our President...

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Sun May 21, 2006 11:32 am

I wonder if Bright Eyes will open for them

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sun May 21, 2006 12:46 pm

guy4omaha wrote:the Dixie Chicks' (or whatever we're calling them) music appeals to me as well.

Naw..Were calling them the Dixie Chicks..The 'other' name was in reference to the potential creation of an all male band using the same name theme..Bad joke..And probably in bad taste as well..

For the record, I may attend this show. Although I'm not a big country music fan, some of their music also appeals to me (and I admit, so do their looks)..

..Ciao..LiO....Peace

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Sun May 21, 2006 1:50 pm

MTO wrote:I wonder if Bright Eyes will open for them

Speaking of Bright Eyes, they were parodied on SNL the other night. The skit was about Neil Young's new 'subtle' protest album and Neil did a song with the Dixie Chicks and Bright Eyes.

Uffda · Post by **Uffda** » Sun May 21, 2006 9:40 pm

Radical Chicks - Time Magazine Cover Story

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/artic ... 19,00.html

guy4omaha · Post by **guy4omaha** » Mon May 22, 2006 8:06 am

papiostud wrote:Oh god forbid anyone speak out against our President...

just a little self-deprecating humor there Papio

joeglow · Post by **joeglow** » Mon May 22, 2006 8:30 am

papiostud wrote:Oh god forbid anyone speak out against our President...

I have no problem with what they said. I was just ticked with the forum they choose to speak it in.

I will mention plenty of problems I have with Omaha here. However, when I am in a forum outside of Omaha, I will defend it completely. Just like my brother could beat the **** out of me growing up, but no one else could.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Tue May 23, 2006 8:55 am

If you don't want to pay 50++ bucks and park next to billy bob you can watch their concert on ABC tuesday night.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Tue May 23, 2006 9:13 am

Are you suggesting there are rednecks in the great, cosmopolitan city of Omaha Jake?..

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Or perhaps there is a probability that people just enjoy the Dixie Chicks and country music in general..

(Most likely)..

..Ciao..LiO....Peace

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Tue May 23, 2006 9:18 am

Not in our metro of course not. They'll pry just drive in from bumpkin land.

Post by **nebugeater** » Tue May 23, 2006 10:59 am

MTO wrote:Not in our metro of course not. They'll pry just drive in from bumpkin land.

Never heard Dundee refered to as this before!

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Tue May 23, 2006 11:01 am

nebugeater wrote:
MTO wrote:Not in our metro of course not. They'll pry just drive in from bumpkin land.
Never heard Dundee refered to as this before!

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..Ciao..LiO....Peace

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Tue May 23, 2006 11:27 am

Never said I was going. Ill pry be at Sokol that night...

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Tue May 23, 2006 4:33 pm

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_pg=1458&u_sid=2175776

As war in Iraq loomed, Maines said in London: "Just so you know, we're ashamed that the president of the United States is from Texas."

The remarks led to death threats and a backlash from other country stars. For band member Martie Maguire, the controversy was a blessing in disguise.

"I'd rather have a small following of really cool people who get it, who will grow with us as we grow and are fans for life, than people that have us in their five-disc changer with Reba McEntire and Toby Keith," Maguire said.

HA! Even necks don't like necks.

-Big E

joeglow · Post by **joeglow** » Tue May 23, 2006 5:01 pm

Big E wrote:
HA! Even necks don't like necks.

-Big E

Of course. Here is a link regarding that:

http://upi.com/NewsTrack/view.php?Story ... 1753-8848r

After reading their arrogant comments in the OWH article, I have to agree with the comment that their new song is nothing more than "self-indulgent and selfish lyrics."

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Tue May 23, 2006 5:47 pm

Riiiight... So the deal is THEY hate us for our freedom, and WE hate us for exercising that freedom?

They're pop stars. Put about as much faith in their social activism as you would Britney's parenting skills.

-Big E

w8ing · Post by **w8ing** » Tue May 23, 2006 6:29 pm

I respect the Chicks a heck of a lot more than blind knee jerk patriotism of the "love it or leave it" crowd. Controversy like this illuminates who likes America for the freedom of expression and who likes America for the freedom of expression so long as the expressor agrees with them.

Uffda · Post by **Uffda** » Tue May 23, 2006 8:36 pm

I have been reading some of the news on them and also read the TIME article. They have a right to say what they want to say --- just like a lot of other singers are singing songs and speaking out these days.

Not saying i agree or disagree with what she said but it is really interesting how the radio stations blacklisted to the point that even if you wanted to hear one of their songs you can't on the major radio companies.

It will be interesting to see how the ticket sales go.

joeglow · Post by **joeglow** » Wed May 24, 2006 8:23 am

Uffda wrote:Not saying i agree or disagree with what she said but it is really interesting how the radio stations blacklisted to the point that even if you wanted to hear one of their songs you can't on the major radio companies.

-Welcome to America. They are free to say what they want and the radio stations' customers are free to exercise their right to boycott those they disagree with. Sorry, but people like the Dixie Chicks can't have it both ways. They cannot demand a right to free speech, but then whine other Americans exercise their rights to free speech.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Wed May 24, 2006 1:11 pm

I don't think anyone was claiming the radio stations violated anyone's rights, nor should they be forced to play something they don't want to. The argument is the same from both sides:

They cannot demand a right to free speech, but then whine other Americans exercise their rights to free speech.

Kind of like "You're entitled to your opinion as long as it is the same as mine", or "I am accepting of all religious beliefs, as long as they consider Jesus Christ Lord and savior". You can't talk about how much you love the United States and then whine about people exercising the rights and principles on which it was founded.

-Big E

Swift · Post by **Swift** » Wed May 24, 2006 1:19 pm

"Just so you know, we are ashamed that President Bush is from Texas"

I think the reaction to that quote was incredibly over-blown, considering the comment isn't anti-American, anti-Texan, anti-war or even explicitly anti-Bush.

It's a relatively vague comment expressing their frustration with the lead up to the war.

Although you have to question the intelligence of a country music star speaking out against anything. Come on, you have to know your fans are going to be upset.

Finn · Post by **Finn** » Wed May 24, 2006 1:46 pm

Are we really on page 2 of a Dixie Chicks discussion??

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Wed May 24, 2006 2:36 pm

Yeah. You know this thread needs wide open spaces.

Uffda · Post by **Uffda** » Wed May 24, 2006 2:56 pm

the radio stations' customers are free to exercise their right to boycott those they disagree wit

My guess it wasn't a majority of the customers but a loud vocal minority.

You can't talk about how much you love the United States and then whine about people exercising the rights and principles on which it was founded.

Very true but these days that does seem to be the way some people want it.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Wed May 24, 2006 2:58 pm

stick a fork in it then..

joeglow · Post by **joeglow** » Wed May 24, 2006 4:10 pm

Big E wrote: You can't talk about how much you love the United States and then whine about people exercising the rights and principles on which it was founded.

-Big E

-What? That argument makes no sense. Dixie Chicks exercise their free speech. THEN, fans exercise their free speech in opposing their views. People WANT so badly to make it the issue you say it is, but it is not. It is simply two sides EACH exercising their rights and then one trying to play the victim.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Wed May 24, 2006 4:43 pm

Actually it makes perfect sense when you consider I wasn't attacking your stance. They spoke their minds and now they have to deal with the consequences that they should have know would come.

BUT, the people that are actually criticizing them for speaking their minds and daring to not goosestep with the Presidentator are the same people that claim to be the most patriotic, flag-toting, Costitution loving Americans God had the wisdom to bless the rest of us with.

Just a little hypocrisy from the wings, is all.

-Big E

Moovedtoomaha · Post by **Moovedtoomaha** » Wed May 24, 2006 4:52 pm

joeglow wrote: Sorry, but people like the Dixie Chicks can't have it both ways. They cannot demand a right to free speech, but then whine other Americans exercise their rights to free speech.

Just FYI... they aren't whining.

I believe one of the statements made in this week's Time Magazine by one of the members (Marti...?) said that the hubbub & fall out was a blessing in disguise. They'd rather have a small base of dedicated, educated fans who "get it" than a bunch of fans who throw their CDs in the changer with Reba, Toby Keith and the other big acts of the moment. (I am paraphrasing slightly - couldn't find the article I read to provide the link.)

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Wed May 24, 2006 5:23 pm

So that dumb chick made a comment and it became over politicized. Now all they are doing is capitalizing on it. The less we talk about it the faster it will go away.... hopefully.