OT: The Rent to host a concert again

[UCFBfan]

https://www.ctinsider.com/entertainment/article/rentschler-field-chris-brown-uconn-east-hartford-20277235.php

Don't have the work around, but nothing thrilling. Chris Brown is performing August 23rd at the Rent. The article said that there is hope more artists will be booked in the future.

Not a fan of the Aug 23rd date. I remember the field being in not so good shape after the Stones concert. Good to see other uses for the Rent though.

 

[Patman]

mutters something about grass quality

 

[Waquoit]

I remember the field being in not so good shape after the Stones concert. Good to see other uses for the Rent though.

Some of one end zone was brown. You would have thought there were tank traps on the 50.

 

[Windham4th]

Isn't that the guy who beats women? No thanks

 

[HCCForever]

I attended all past concerts at the Rent. Two by Springsteen in 2003 during a potential hurricane in September, the Stones on my birthday in late August and the Police with a beautiful full moon. I will not be attending this concert. People from Hartford Southend could hear the concerts and there were multiple complaints from East Hartford residents during the shows.

I remember the plastic grid that they put on the field which chewed up the field a bit.

 

[NEforceUConn]

Billy Idol and Joan Jett touring.

 

[DoctorWho85]

I'd love to see more concerts at The Rent. I'm sure that'll help bring in some "bigger" names so we don't have to go to NYC or Boston

 

[Waquoit]

I attended all past concerts at the Rent. Two by Springsteen in 2003 during a potential hurricane in September, the Stones on my birthday in late August and the Police with a beautiful full moon. I will not be attending this concert. People from Hartford Southend could hear the concerts and there were multiple complaints from East Hartford residents during the shows.

There were big complaints after the first Bruce show. Not-so-much the second. I don't remember outcry any after The Police.

 

[Patman]

I'd love to see more concerts at The Rent. I'm sure that'll help bring in some "bigger" names so we don't have to go to NYC or Boston

My comment aside having more concerts is a good thing because it will mean the venue is maintained. I just hope they got the concert to pay for the re-sodding

 

[PopcornHatKid]

Think this is pretty significant for the venue. The Rent does not throw events unless they know it will be profitable because UConn covers their losses up to $250k. Therefore, they prefer to lose money by not hosting events. Laziness exemplified by quasi state run org.

Hopefully this will prove that there is a market for events outside of Football and 1 soccer game per year... Events bring in more revenue and justify the price tag for renovations that are seriously needed.

 

[Windham4th]

Think this is pretty significant for the venue. The Rent does not throw events unless they know it will be profitable because UConn covers their losses up to $250k. Therefore, they prefer to lose money by not hosting events. Laziness exemplified by quasi state run org.

Hopefully this will prove that there is a market for events outside of Football and 1 soccer game per year... Events bring in more revenue and justify the price tag for renovations that are seriously needed.

I got my tix to the USMNT game against Turkey, so your welcome.

 

[huskymedic]

Think this is pretty significant for the venue. The Rent does not throw events unless they know it will be profitable because UConn covers their losses up to $250k. Therefore, they prefer to lose money by not hosting events. Laziness exemplified by quasi state run org.

Hopefully this will prove that there is a market for events outside of Football and 1 soccer game per year... Events bring in more revenue and justify the price tag for renovations that are seriously needed.

I’m guessing this is the Oak View Group using its influence (which is a good thing).

 

[PopcornHatKid]

I’m guessing this is the Oak View Group using its influence (which is a good thing).

Let's hope! Its their literal job.

 

[HCCForever]

I got my tix to the USMNT game against Turkey, so your welcome.

Enjoy. I watched Landon's last game for USMNT at the Rent in 2014. Entered the stadium and sat with the American Outlaws. Great time. Landon came out after the match and helped lead "I believe that we can win" chant. Good times.

 

[Windham4th]

Enjoy. I watched Landon's last game for USMNT at the Rent in 2014. Entered the stadium and sat with the American Outlaws. Great time. Landon came out after the match and helped lead "I believe that we can win" chant. Good times.

Nice. I was at the US v Germany game a few years ago. It's a great little stadium for soccer.

 

[tiger paw]

UConn /Rent part of a dying breed. Put in artificial turf like every one else. They can cover the field for concerts.

 

[Patman]

UConn /Rent part of a dying breed. Put in artificial turf like every one else. They can cover the field for concerts.

I thought the prevailing was to switch to grass

 

[Waquoit]

UConn /Rent part of a dying breed. Put in artificial turf like every one else. They can cover the field for concerts.

Nah. That would mean no more soccer.