We're hitting a lull in concerts in the Triad at the moment, or so it appears.

Over at Ziggy's the usual names are stopping by this month - Robert Earl Keen, Pigface, David Allan Coe, Gavin Degraw - but the Coliseum has hit a slow spot.

They had the "big" names of Ashlee Simpson and Motley Crue recently, but a check of their upcoming shows lacks a big name (outside of local American Idol Fantasia).

I guess it's the outdoor concert time of year - when people flock to Raleigh and Charlotte's amphitheatre's to see popular artists such as Dave Matthews, Velvet Revolver and others.

I've often wondered why Greensboro doesn't have an amphitheatre, and I'm not sure on the answer.

Is it the lack of land? I doubt it. Other amphitheatres are not in the city limits - most are out of the way, but easy to get to from the Interstate.

Is it due to competition? I don't think this is the case either. Competition is a good thing. Wouldn't three venues be better than two? Maybe it would attract concerts that haven't been to the Carolinas before...

My guess is it's because of attendance worries. Charlotte will pull in people from all over to their shows, as will Raleigh. But would an amphitheatre here bring enough people from outlying areas, and would enough Greensboro residents show up?

Judging by attendance at past concerts in the area, it really depends on the band.

Attendance at the Yes concert in Greensboro was disappointing. Even Motley Crue didn't sell out the coliseum.

I guess the idea of an amphitheatre in Greensboro would be a great novelty, but the reality seems impossible.

Posted by jeffhahnedisabled at May 5, 2005 11:19 AM

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I remember hearing something about an ampitheatre in the park that was supposed to be created somewhere on the Forsyth/Guilford county line. Don't think either has happened, but not sure. It would be nice for the lazy ones like me who don't like driving back from Raleigh or Charlotte after a concert, especially on a weeknight.

Linda

Posted by: Linda at May 9, 2005 3:48 PM

I vote for everyone going 15-Sep-2005 to hear Cyril Lance/Johnny Neel at the Blind Tiger in Greensboro

Posted by: James D. Rockefeller at September 11, 2005 9:15 AM