Category: Welcome to the Tears for Fears Fan Travel Blog
Read all about the fun fan adventures from some of the world’s most dedicated fans. Tears and Kooks (Kooks&Orzies) travel throughout the year to spend time near the band. Through the efforts of the leaders in our fan family and by the grace of a higher power and the band we’ve managed to enjoy a number of awesome shows, been recognized by the band on several occasions and continue to enjoy one another’s company on and offline. Cheers!
Well Houston was a winner and fans all over (new and veteran) swarmed the festival enjoying Tears For Fears and the fun things #FPSF15 had to offer. The online shares via the major social media platforms (i.e. Twitter, Instagram) were plentiful and we made new friends in our online and in person interactions as fans.
Below are some of the shares and a bit of video. Enjoy the few days off and rejoice for the coming shows! If you need tickets to Denver and Tulsa let us know.
Fan share – Instagram
Head Over Heels
Shout
This is a common scene in the heavens when the band is around…
And…one more goodie courtesy Silver Kitty: click here
***This post has been updated, please scroll to the end for the line up info in the graphic. Thanks! Single day tickets are also available.
Sacramento get ready! Tears for Fears are at the city’s doors as are a slew of other bands scheduled to appear at the TBD Festival. The line-up isn’t final so even more bands are going to be announced. (please see update below, the line up is now ready). This, like several other shows this summer at iconic venues, is a big deal. It’s more than a 3-day music festival, it’s an artists’ hangout that welcomes foodies, shopaholics and wine lovers from far and wide.
This festival has a VIP option that will most likely sell out. It’s currently $275 (after fees, etc) and includes air conditioned WC/Loo (No clue if they have a bidet), preferred viewing and drinks…and a few other things if we’re not mistaken. The price goes up after the 31st. Regular ticket price is a cool $159 right now …so again, if you’re going you need to buy fast. There are no refunds…once you buy you do not have 3 days to return your tickets the way you can w/other box offices.
This festival has been in the news for its amazing and diverse opportunities that it provides attendees. Reviews note it as really exciting with an upscale village appeal that attracts a number of festival attendees in a way that other festivals do not. It’s also undergoing the mindful eye of those concerned with money and the financial side of hosting such big events as these.
Fork to Table – TBD Fest
It’s still rather early to know how many travel fans plan to attend and we only know a few people committed to attending this particular show. There’s no word or hint yet whether or not the band will do additional dates in the area. Many are hoping for San Francisco, Fresno and L.A. featuring Mr. Moyer. If you’re in the area we suggest going to this and one more additional show if announced.
Festival Dates – 18, 19 & 20 September 2015
Buy Tickets – click here –
Hotels -click here-
Flights – right now it’s about $400 round trip from the East Coast on the major carriers. Of course SouthWest has some awesome deals as well at a much lower price.
Subscribe and return for updates. We’ll be tweeting about it as the date approaches.
Cheers!
AA
Update:
Tears for Fears play on Sunday, single day tickets are available.
Lael of ArizonaLael has been so loving and kind over the years in her fan following of Tears for Fears. This year she is contributing to the Arizona fan fun by assisting fans with any questions about their travel plans. Read more about Lael and be sure to look her up before the upcoming TFF Arizona show to participate in the fan fun!
A Soft Place to Land
Tears For Fears has always been a soft place to land for me. I first heard of them in October of 1983 when their hit “Change” became a college radio hit here in the U.S. I was very drawn to them, as they appealed to my quirky, nerdy side. I was blown away by their ability to express childhood trauma in such an universal manner, at such a young age. It was intriguing that their harmony followed a classical idiom, which was not common for popular music at the time. I was raised on classical music, especially opera, so I loved Roland Orzabal’s operatic voice. Combined with Curt’s quintessential pop voice, they created a sound that was inviting, soothing, and timeless.
Their music has always been there for me during the worst of times: The passing of my mother, my highly dysfunctional upbringing, and my divorce. Due to the amazing strangeness that is Social Media, I was able to sing a duet with Michael Wainwright when he was the opening act / backup singer for Tears For Fears. This experience was life changing, as I discovered that there were people truly like me in this world. I finally learned that it was okay to express my creative side, and with insight from the band regarding songwriting, I am now able to write poems and sing much more freely.
I have met many other intelligent, talented, and compassionate people through my involvement with Tears For Fears; fans that understand the legacy of this band, and the overall importance of art and its relationship to our humanity. I look forward to this continued journey of self-discovery, self – actualization, and cultivation of enduring friendships.
We want to thank Lael for organising on two occasions fun things for fans to do and riding out through the desert to Curt Smith Solo shows in Santa Monica. Speaks volumes when people go above and beyond in the manner she has. Cheers Lael! Let the good times roll!
Tears for Fears have announced more shows and one will be in Irvine California at the Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre (formerly Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre) alongside several other bands (i.e. Bush, Everclear and Cake). This is all a part of Jack’s 10th Show. It takes place Saturday June 20th at 3pm. This show is not general admission and tickets can be purchased via live nation right now. However, the better seats have been snatched up by third party ticket sellers. Good thing about this is that $1 from official ticket sales goes to TACA (Talk About Curing Autism).
Travel Accommodations
Lodging and hotels for this show are a breeze because it’s California and not a remote spot so you, the fan, decide. There’s so much to do in this area from dining to just hanging out we’re not going to bog you down with a list of “must sees” …it’s California, go see everything!
We do suggest taking Uber to the show just because it’s easier and you can drink w/o designating a DD. If you are not familiar with the area and are just going because of the band vs summer travel we suggest the Irvine Marriott. You can dine on site and focus solely on the concert. We do not have the official list of who goes on first. But that line up is intense, those are some major bands and many of us have seen them all including Andye who, as a teen, was carried out on stretcher during one of the other band’s shows in 1996. Thankfully moshing is not all the rage anymore so we’re expecting good behaviour from most and no emergency response teams needed.
Show Day
Will call is open 2 hours prior to the show. Arrive early, bring valid ID. We have about a handful of travel fans committed to going to this show. These are mostly the local folks from LA who are driving over (please see the link for parking details on the radio station’s event page if you are not taking Uber).
M&G + Other FAQs
Write us directly on FB or in the comments box with any questions. Contact Jack’s 10th show directly for info on meet & greets (none of which have been announced yet…because this show is sponsored, the radio station with which it is associated may be able to confirm whether or not they are giving away backstage passes, etc. If they are you need to ask the radio station if you get to pick which band you want to meet. Rules change for different events so you have to ask the station as we won’t have that info in our info parcel. That’s usually arranged by a third party when it comes to radio hosted events.
Official Venue Address: 8808 Irvine Center Dr. Irvine CA. 92618
Pardon the brevity…got to keep it moving as another show was announced and that info needs to be posted. Scroll up in about 24 hours for that concert note.
Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
Team ROCS’ Fans/Travel Fan Bloggers
The week of 14 June 2015, Tears for Fears will set out on a few tour dates in addition to Bonnaroo. These may or may not be the only shows of 2015. If last year is an example of what’s to come this year, you’ll know to expect more but, we only have confirmation for this particular week and the 2 previously noted festivals. Just after the Tulsa, Oklahoma show, the band will be in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We’ve had a handful of fans report to us directly saying they definitely want to go. Tickets go on sale tomorrow 4, April 2015 through Ticketmaster. Try the app if you have it on your phone. It seems to work best/pretty fast. Be sure you’re in a place with a good connection. Our experience has been pretty outstanding with the Ticketmaster app. It, in fact, has been better than calling on the phone or trying to buy tickets on a desktop.
Location: This concert will take place at Sandia Resort and Casino’s amphitheatre. It is absolutely breathtaking, gorgeous really. Please note that the band has another show in Arizona the next day so fans who are travelling make sure you don’t party too hard post-show so you can wake up in time to make the drive or catch the plane to Chandler, Arizona. There are thankfully plenty of flights to nearby cities between these shows unlike the Kansas to Tulsa show. The address of this concert is: 30 Rainbow Road, Albuquerque, NM 87122 – seating chart.
Sandia Resort and Casino
Accommodations (lodging, dining & food): We suggest you stay on site. You can Click here to reserve your room but be mindful that there are all sorts of discounts at this hotel for members. So phone them in advance and see if they can sign you up for something. Please call them first before booking so you can get the best rate. We saw some incredibly low prices for such a fantastic resort. There are plenty of places to nosh on site, so no need to run out looking for anything. It’s all there. Another great thing about this is it is not general admission so you’re not waking up at 7am in the morning to go stand in line with other dedicated team members.
Because we do not currently have a large group confirmed for attendance, we’re not hosting a major group activity branded with the Travel Fan Team’s travel kerfuffle-stuff. So be kind to each other, partner together to have a good time. Tweet each other and let us know during the roll calls if you’re around. Email us if you have any questions or need a bit of assistance. We were not/are not aware of any pre-sale ticket options for this show.
Thanks for reading!
AA
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Travel Fan Account: @papasfans – we’re also on Facebook
Dearest Fellow TFF Followers, Tears for Fears Travel Fans and friends!
It’s Andye here with a little love note to you all! I want to first thank all of the readers from around the globe. Over the summer, SK and I sat in L.A. and took a good look at the stats. We were well over 35,000 visits with people checking in from all over the world including parts of the Middle East, several nations in Africa, Italy, you name it. That is very encouraging and very helpful in our goal to provide information to all interested parties.
We get a lot of thank you notes from fans for providing the info and I appreciate each and every one. But be sure to pat yourselves on the back because none of this is possible without the slew of 70+ registered travel fans who come out to shows year after year. We can’t always go to the same show together but where one person can’t go, another will, bringing the Tears for Fears Travel Fan spirit to the forefront. Because our band fan activities have been mainly at shows, I’d personally like to take it up a notch and expand our gatherings (there’s so much more we want to do and host). Still, I’m grateful for the progress we’ve made in getting more people to concerts, sharing extra tickets and now doing larger carpools and spending more time together in person and online.
Thank you from Alisa. Big Hugs to her!
I have a list a mile long of contributors. All of the names mentioned in this blog, from Carri and Becky to Alisa and Rise, SheeShee, Lady J and Lady K, plus CH and Jenny WBDA are to be thanked. Each person has gone out of their way to make this group fun and exciting. The band has been very generous with their time, their families have been very sweet and tolerant plus we’ve experienced great responses and outreach from the venues and hotels like Loews Santa Monica who provided us an incredible 500+ sq ft suite overlooking the ocean in 2012 during Brit Week. Boy did we put on a performance out there on that patio in our Curt Smith tshirts and swimwear. Sometimes you just have to be there to see it. We’re just incredibly grateful. These are memories to last a lifetime.
There’s been a lot going on over the last 3 months, some noticable and some unnoticed. Carolyn is right, we are doing this as volunteers. We are not on anyone’s payroll and have not requested to be. We are human and have challenges like most. For example, a few of you know I’m attempting to organise fan travel and juggle local challenges. So, yeah it’s a bit much. I may not be able to do a whole lot of parties and gatherings at the moment but I trust that fellow fans will step in and help each other get to and from shows this year. Meanwhile, we’ll do what we can to get any info we receive on upcoming shows, airline deals, etc. If you are having a hard time getting to a show or just don’t know the first thing to do, feel free to send us email through our FB Travel Fan page or send us a tweet on twitter. We’ll do whatever can.
Let’s take these gatherings up a notch! #TFFIsFineWine
We are not “exclusive” so there is no initiation or crazy requirement to be a travel fan. If you show up, contribute a story/photo and have genuine love for the band you are in. Come by at shows (or if you see us in the lobby) and say hello, we are open to taking selfies/usies that can be posted to the blog to show everyone’s participation. The goal is to promote the awesome fun that Tears for Fears (Roland, Curt and Team) provide at shows; dancing and swaying in front of the fans. #ItsAllAboutTheBand!
We’re pretty laid back minus being kind of wild and always up for a party. So jump right in with friendliness and hugs! Also, thank you Lady K for the gift of the rice maker! I’ve been on the fence about buying one and now, problem solved #SushiEveryday! For those who sent the gift of macarons francaises from around the world, a separate blog was created to praise thoses delicious french desserts because they are THAT crucial. LOL!! Wishing everyone safe travels this #TFF2015 season and again, thank you tons for the love! Hugging everyone right back! #GroupHugs #TeamWork #TFFTravelFans
We are very happy that the band appreciates the fan teams. We received a tweet from Good Man Curt Smith. Thanks Marcio for capturing that awesome moment 🙂
Tears for Fears will appear in Arizona at the Wild Horse Pass’ Ovation ShowroomOne of the stops on the week-long Tears for Fears concert series will be on the 19th of June at the Wild Horse Pass Casino and Hotel. Tickets for this show will range from $65 to $119 and will go on sale the 1st of April 12 noon MST. Lots of discounts available to the casino’s members. Fans under 18 must be accompanied by an adult of 21 years or older. Doors open at 8pm. To buy tickets, click here.
Venue
The show takes place inside the Ovations Showroom. It holds up to 1,400 and there are “seats” this is not general admission. The seats surround the stage in a crescent shape so there aren’t any bad seats or poor views.
Ovations Showroom – imagine that gorgeous curtain rising to reveal that band!Accommodations
We suggest you stay at the hotel, remain close to the venue. The hotel is the Wild Horse Pass Hotel. You can make reservations by clicking here. The accommodations include a lounge which is open from 10am – 2am daily. The one thing we love about casinos is the option to hang out after a show and just enjoy post-show chit chat and making new friends. No need to stand in line at this venue, so all of the socialising will take place at the end of the show.
We do have a few registered Travel Fans in the Arizona area and once we confirm their participation we’ll let you know who to reach out to if you have questions about the area. This page will be updated with more info closer to the date.
Thanks for reading!
-AA
Update: Lael will be organising an activity. Be sure to reach out to her before the show. We’ve tweeted about this previously, hopefully all who wish to hang out have received this. Click here for info.
Tears For Fears are confirmed to perform at the Brady Theatre in Tulsa Oklahoma, Tuesday the 16th of June. Tickets for this show go on sale next Friday morning 27 March at 10am CST (Centeral Standard Time or 11am ET for East Coast, 8am for those flying in from Los Angeles). The Brady Theatre is quite historic, having opened at the beginning of the last century. A plethora of A-listers have performed here. This is not a general admission show, so no need to arrive at the crack of dawn and stand in line in the summer heat (thank you TFF booking). Doors open at 7pm and the show is start at 8pm. No word on who will open for the band or if anyone is opening at all. We also read that the seats are tiny. We don’t know what that means. See reviews on the venue and make the choice that fits you best.
Given that Bonnaroo will be the week prior and no shows have yet to have been officially announced/scheduled between the 14th and the 16th (that could change in 10 minutes or 10 days, do not plan your travel schedule around that sentence), you may want to get into town the night before and party.
Location: The official address of the Brady Theatre: 105 West M.B. Brady Street Tulsa Oklahoma 74103. So put that in your GPS if you’re renting a car from the airport. It’s about a 10-15 min ride from the theatre to the airport. That’s $20-$30 average using hired transporation/car services. Arrive a day early, don’t stress yourself. Tentative Roll Call: Monday 15 June 8pm. Purpose: Just because…you never know.
We like swank, Mayo hotel looks stellar and is highly praised.
Accommodations: A) The Mayo Hotel– this has become quite the hotspot with top reviews. They also have a rooftop bar. Prices start at $129.00 but that’s with third party hotel chains. We recommend booking all stays through the hotel directly. Yes, it costs more but from our own travel experiences and field research so to speak, we find that it’s just easier all around. However, if you’re going to use a third party be sure to join that site’s membership so you can take advantage of free nights on future stays at various hotels.
B) Ambassador Hotel Tulsa – looking at about $200 a night with taxes. If you’re looking for something luxurious and a bit further away from the venue you may want to stay here. Click on hotel name for details.
C) Courtyard Tulsa is about $119 per night before tax. It is near the venue.
Food: We’re big on in-room dining, piling up in hotels and munching on fries and sandwiches (gluten free for Andye, she has an allergy, if you see her with bread, take it away and give her macarons instead). But we understand that it’s cool just to get out and go to a great restaurant. The area near the venue is full of Taverns, Mexican and Americana fare. There’s also a highly rated Italian restaurant called “Hey Mambo.” So keep that in mind.
Tears for Fears loyalists and travel fans ready for ROCS! #ItsMagic
Fan Fun: We usually conduct the roll call at dinner time the night before a show. Location TBD depending on the number of attendees. We always go for drinks afterwards which will be Tuesday night unless we have another show to attend the next morning/have to rush to the airport.
Song Line-Up/Set List: Most likely it will be some of the great hits we heard in 2014. So check the past blog posts for set list, those of you who will be in the elusive Tears for Fears clap section. Choreographies will not change, choir robes and costume changes not necessary but welcome. LOL! You know we’re serious.
Hope this helps! Thanks for all who follow along, email, send appreciation notes and meetup at shows. You are appreciated. Your hellos and selfies are okay with us and have been lots of fun! Most of all, thanks to the band for continuing to come out on tour each year. Trusting to see everyone very soon! #TFF2015
Thanks for reading!
AA
You’ll also want to follow: @tearsforfears @curtsmith @rolandtff for official band news.
…and us if you’d like @papasfans for updated fan fun and band travel excursions!
Well as we’ve discussed on social, the TFF crew are headed to Bonnaroo. Never thought we’d see the day that this band would make it to the farm. For many attendees it was a mere dream, a wish… But here we are and here they come to the East Coast for a festival that is nothing short of iconic. Now, this isn’t Woodstock…but there is camping. This venue permits its attendees to have an experience of a lifetime.
Accommodations
There’s a reason that the ticket section is below the accommodations. It’s essential you see where and how this works before buying a ticket if you are new to Bonnaroo.
-On-Site Campers and Tent City Citizens, you can camp out and there are multiple options. Click Here
-Hotel Hobbits – click Here
-2015 Nashville Stay/Bonnaroo Play Package: Click Here
TICKETS!!
-General Admission is $299 + fees, it’s already…SOLD OUT
-General Admission level 2 is a little over $300
–Click Here for a full list of GA options.
VIP For those who need modernity and want VIP access to showers, etc. This may be for you. It’s just over $1500 and you get a ton for your money. You get the full experience plus access to things you’ll certainly want to use. You get two tickets, so you can split it if you want. If you’re flying into Atlanta, you can rent a car and drive to Manchester Tennessee. We’ve got people on the ground that can help you with those types of options. But your best bet is to fly into Nashville and go from there. See the Nashville Stay package above for great deals or visit the Bonnaroo page for airport shuttle options to come. There’s also VIP for those taking RVs into the area. Bonnaroo has got the basics covered, this isn’t their first rodeo ya know…
Is Bonnaroo For You?
Bonnaroo has something for everyone. Keep in mind, this isn’t some little festival with folks hanging out near a stage. This is huge event with a tent city and people everywhere. For those that don’t have the money up front there are payment plans. We have a few fans in the state of Tennesee who attend this festival faithfully and they swear by it.
Bonnaroo Line Up
Create a LineUp
You can create a line up and see what some of your friends on social are planning to see. Click Here and create an account to get started.
Bonnaroo is a BIG DEAL. If you plan to attend, get yourself together now because contrary to popular believe that festivals don’t sell out, portions of this one are known to…as you can see above, certain ticket levels are already gone.
Want to go and don’t know what to do? Email us on FB and we’ll try to help you.
Thanks for reading!
AA
Tears for Fears will appear on Jimmy Kimmel 12 November.
So, you got tickets to go see Tears for Fears on Jimmy Kimmel Live and the cool concert to follow at the venue… Congrats! This is not easy! It’s a lottery. So many sat with anxiety praying they’d actually get the tickets. There is one other site 1oita.com that can help you get tickets to his show (if you want to try again for a future show or if you’re in the area). When the band was on JKL some years ago, fans did attend. We do not have any reviews or travel fan accounts of that other than the YouTube videos we featured in our TBT’s Deja Vu post. But you can guarantee this is worth it and will be fun!
What To Expect
Arrive early! Be on time and read the information given to you very carefully. Any email correspondence and other details MUST be read as there are, every now and again, updates. So, again, can’t stress this enough…READ YOUR CORRESPONDENCE. For detailed reviews on how JKL works from a fan/attendee perspective please click here and read the experiences of those who have gone more than once.
Tears for Fears in Concert -Gold Baby, Gold!
The Concert
There is a concert as part of the show! It may not be a full set but it’s a concert nonetheless and that’s worth its weight in gold. Again, arrive on time and get in line early because eventhough we have read through info, etc it’s not clear to us just yet the seating and who enters the concert area first, etc. One guy arrived at 1:45pm in the past (to be on time and get the scope) so again, just be orderly and get there.
Accommodations
These are our recommendations within a few miles or around the corner from the studio. These should be no more than a $15 taxi or Uber ride to the venue. You may even be able to walk.
Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles 2005 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 876-8600
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel 7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
The Redbury @ Hollywood & Vine 1717 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028
*There are other options further away, pricing ranging between $170-$350 per night. Email us via Tears for Fears & Kooks for alternatives if you wish. Again, if you can, book through the hotel directly and use any discounts they provide. We can’t guarantee anything when you use third party vendors.
FAQs Why are we only learning about this now? You do understand this is like…two weeks away, right?! – We, again, have to wait on the band to announce/confirm online before we go posting things to the internet. It’s to protect ourselves and others. We heard about this in Oklahoma but were not sure whether what we were being told referred to a past show or a future show. We didn’t want to be nosy and say, “Can you repeat that? Jimmy Kimmel what?” We will in the future in case we need to prepare anyone interested to get their wallets ready.
we looked up round trip from ATL to LAX, Yikes!What is up with the airfare from the East Coast? $1,000?- Yeah, Andye has contacted Delta, SK has checked with other airlines. We’re going the extra mile to see what can be done to find something lower than the $1100+ prices we’ve been given. Total cost for a 2 day stay in L.A. at the moment under these rates puts us at approx $1700. Which is approx $700 more than usual. We’ll be in touch if we get any relief.
Is this the last show of the year? – We were told that there wouldn’t be any further touring within 2014. However, shows like these and other appearances are not out of the question perhaps.
What if we just can’t go? What do we do? Is there any solace? When we couldn’t make it down to Brasil/Brazil, we got a hotel suite, logged into the hotel’s wifi and stayed in touch with other fans at the show the whole night. So, if you can, gather with fellow fans in your area, get dressed up as if you were going and enjoy that show on a big screen somewhere. Make it a party, submit your pictures, tweet, go all out! TFF celebrations happen every month in various locations around the world…join the online party! Hashtag #TFFOP Jimmy Kimmel airs live on ABC at 11:35pm ET/10:35 CT nightly. Ths show will take place on the 12th of November.
We hope this info has been helpful! Please contact us re: Travel Fan questions, logistics, pricing and suggested x,y,z via our TFF Travel Fan Facebook page.
Thanks for reading!
AA
Bonus: Up Next On Air – Sunday 2 November on NPR, Tears for Fears will be mentioned in a segement titled “Art Imitates Life” on weekend edition. You can visit wabe.org’s live stream to listen to the feature segment. Weekend Edition airs from 8am to 10am Eastern. The segment will air sometime during the show.
Up Next on Blog – Team CS Holiday Givings Project – all encouraged to give or donate to their fav cause. We’ll have list some of those that Good Man Curt Smith has mentioned this year.
Tears for Fears Travel Fans 