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2019-20 Canes Miscellaneous News Thread

RBA said that Vatanen had a setback in the morning skate and he’s not expecting him back anytime soon.
 
You would think George Strait would be the headliner concert they hoped for at PNC Arena Friday night with an additional musical act for the actual outdoor game Saturday at Carter Finley. The game itself usually has at least one if not two bands that provide entertainment on game day.
 
Clay Aiken does not seem to be busy these days. He sang anthem at All Star game. I forget which group played at intermissions? Three doors down, edit : yes it was them.
 
The Biebs is a big hockey guy...why not!!! 🤷‍♂️

Imagine Big Kahuna and Jeffbear with a Bieber Fever all weekend...all in good fun of course!
 
cmon3 said:
If the acts they’ve gotten for the home grown nights are any indication - please no!😁
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That crowd does NOT represent the level of musical talent in the area in any way shape or form. God help anyone who thinks it does, because that would just be sad.

Personally, I'm campaigning for Raleigh's own American Aquarium ... huge red dirt act, and front man BJ Barham is a massive sports fan who might actually explode with joy if he got to play the gig ... but there are tons of other options. Avett Brothers would be a good fit, you'd think. J Cole would be an absolute dream (pun sorta intended). Hell, do a mini festival with COC, Superchunk, Scotty, Sarah Shook and Sylvan Esso and a few others to show variety.
 
Paulie Walnuts said:
He's not a big name except around here. What did he do to get people mad?
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He sounded the siren in Vegas. Before the Canes game. Wearing a Vegas jersey.

He hit #1 with 3 of his 4 albums. His Christmas album hit #4. But he’s only released 4 albums in 9 years. If he releases an album before the game, he could be touring.
 
I remember first BB game at PNC. Fans wanted a big name like UCLA , Kentucky, UConn , etc. Not sure who they asked but it ended up being Georgia , a SEC FB school. Trivia: Georgia coach Jim Harrick was the coach at Pepperdine in 1983 when NCSU beat them in the first round of the 83 tourney . He got fired a few years later at Georgia due to NCAA violations. The game started out 10-0 Georgia but NCSU ended up winning by around 10.
 
BTW ... cue Warren to tell us that a big national name like George Strait would be a bigger draw for the occasion than all these regional acts. And he'd be right ... but I'm from NC and this is a showcase that could be just as well served by using somebody with actual local ties. Meh ... just don't book 3 Doors Down again and I'll at least be relieved.
 
I would think NHL picked 3 doors down or at least had to OK them. Strait doesn't really tour much now but I guess if you pay him enough he would do 1 show. I think the only way they have locals is if they strike out on getting a big name. Maybe a Canadian group would do it . Hootie and Blowfish are back now , they are from SC. and yes I know hipsters don't like them. Michael Buble is big and Canadian and he's playing here this month.
 
jeffbear said:
BTW ... cue Warren to tell us that a big national name like George Strait would be a bigger draw for the occasion than all these regional acts. And he'd be right ... but I'm from NC and this is a showcase that could be just as well served by using somebody with actual local ties. Meh ... just don't book 3 Doors Down again and I'll at least be relieved.
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I look at it this way...a big local name, who has headlined big shows before, is going to sell out PNC, just as well as a “national” band will. So it should be a local showcase, it’s not like we live in a musical desert, bereft of talented musicians.
 
which local band/artist would sell 18k tickets? I don't listen to rap but maybe J Cole? James Taylor is still pretty big but not sure he sells out shows now. Luke Combs has 2 shows at PNC this year so I guess he's big in country, he's from Asheville. I would think Combs would be the biggest NC artist they could get.
 
andyt said:
I look at it this way...a big local name, who has headlined big shows before, is going to sell out PNC, just as well as a “national” band will. So it should be a local showcase, it’s not like we live in a musical desert, bereft of talented musicians.
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Great concept in theory...from a practical standpoint, it won't happen.
 
I realize that the Homegrown talent (I use that word very loosely) Is not representative. It is terrible though.

Eric Church could be an option. I think where they’re from is less of an issue than how they draw.
 
Well, I was thinking more along the lines of getting Mike O'Cain up there on that stage and talk 1990's era Wolfpack football.
 
Paulie Walnuts said:
which local band/artist would sell 18k tickets? I don't listen to rap but maybe J Cole? James Taylor is still pretty big but not sure he sells out shows now. Luke Combs has 2 shows at PNC this year so I guess he's big in country, he's from Asheville. I would think Combs would be the biggest NC artist they could get.
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Avetts sell out out arenas and big outdoor venues in the area consistently and have done for a long time. Eric Church is a huge draw as well. J Cole would easily sell out PNC since he doesn't play locally often other than his (new-ish) festival. This is not complicated stuff. Plenty of quality acts to pick from without going to an old line country radio act like George Straight ... no offense to any fans, but the boy is past his sell by date and ain't from round these parts, so what would the point be exactly?
 
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