Video Games Live announces 40 shows across the globe

by Alexander Sliwinski { Jan 17th 2008 at 4:00PM }

Video Games Live has announced approximately 40 shows to take place across the globe over the next year. Full details aren't available on some locations, but there will be special concerts at GDC, Comic-Con, Leipzig and a bullring in Mexico (full list of locations after the break).

There's really nothing more to say about VGL other than you should go and ~~see~~ hear it. The quality of the show is absolutely worth the price of admission and there's nothing quite like getting a chill from hearing your favorite piece of game music played by a full orchestra. If going into public isn't your thing, there's always the CD.

[Via Press Release]

Orlando, FL
January 24, 2008
Hard Rock Live
Otronicon

St. Louis, MO
January 26, 2008
Fox Theater

Montreal, QC
February 7, 2008
St. Denis Theatre

Montreal, QC
February 8, 2008
St. Denis Theatre

Toronto, ON
February 9, 2008
Massey Hall

FT. Wayne, IN
February 15, 2008
Embassy Theatre
Ft. Wayne Phil

Edmonton, AB
February 17, 2008
Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

San Francisco, CA
February 22, 2008
Nob Hill Masonic Center
GDC

Milwaukee, WI
March 1, 2008
Riverside Theater
Milwaukee Symphony

Phoenix, AZ
March 7, 2008
Maricopa Center
Phoenix Symphony

Mexicali, Mexico
March 15, 2008
Plaza Calafia Bullring

Ogden, UT
March 27, 2008
Browning Arts Center
Utah Symphony

Salt Lake City, UT
March 28, 2008
Abravanel Hall
Utah Symphony

Salt Lake City, UT
March 29, 2008
Abravanel Hall
Utah Symphony

New York City, NY
April 26, 2008
Beacon Theatre
MSG Entertainment

Las Vegas, NV
June 14, 2008
Henderson Pavilion
Las Vegas Phil.

Austin, TX
July 11, 2008
Long Center
Austin Symphony

Austin, TX
July 12, 2008
Long Center
Austin Symphony

Louisville, KY
July 18, 2008
Kentucky Center for Arts
Louisville Orchestra

San Diego, CA
July 24, 2008
Embarcadero Marina Park
San Diego Symphony

Taipei, Taiwan
August 9, 2008
Pan-Chiao Stadium

Taipei, Taiwan
August 10, 2008
Pan-Chiao Stadium

Leipzig, Germany
August 20, 2008
ARENA Leipzig
Games Convention

Birmingham, AL
October 9, 2008
Jefferson Conv. Complex
Alabama Symphony

Vancouver, BC
October 29, 2008
Orpheum Theatre
Vancouver Symphony

Carnival Cruise Ship
November 14, 2008
Normandy Lounge
NAVIGaTR Cruise

Seattle, WA
January 24, 2009
Paramount Theatre

Exact dates and venues for the following cities are to be announced (TBA) shortly:

Anaheim, CA
Atlanta, GA
Boston, MA
Brazil (multiple cities)
Dallas, TX
Glasgow, Scotland
Houston, TX
Indianapolis, IN
Los Angeles, CA
Milan, Italy
Paris, France
Shanghai, China
Winnipeg, MB

All past, current and future tour dates and ticket information can be found at:
www.videogameslive.com/dates

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

GreyFox @ Jan 17th 2008 4:04PM

Winnipeg?! Finally!

colin @ Jan 17th 2008 4:06PM

is this worth driving 250 miles to see? i could make it to the St. Louis one.

Cheezeman3000 @ Jan 17th 2008 4:11PM

Totally depends on how much you're into VG music. If you think it's the best thing since sliced bread, then yes, it's worth the 250 mile trip. If it's just something you like and listen to on the side, then maybe not.
They do sell out so plan accordingly.

Raikage (Wii FC 5508 0487 4434 0992) @ Jan 17th 2008 4:08PM

Seattle is probably the closest to me. Because I want to avoid Utah... «shifty eyes»

Curtis @ Jan 17th 2008 4:30PM

I'm going to one of the Utah ones:)

Veko @ Jan 18th 2008 10:46AM

I can't believe they're going to Utah. Freaking awesome.

Living in Southwest Wyoming, this is perfect for me.

Still, weird they're showing three times there.

Jake @ Jan 18th 2008 4:26PM

What exactly is wrong with Utah? besides, they are on the other side of the mormon veil, where Salt Lake City's mormon population is below the national average and the religious makeup is more so like new york city than des moines. Utah is a great place, and march is a wonderful time of year to be here, especially if you enjoy the outdoors (you can ski on water and on snow in the same day, easily). Please take your opression of the great state of Utah and shove it. If it was such a bad place, why would there be 3 shows here? 3!! wake up, loser.

Mr.ESC @ Jan 17th 2008 4:11PM

Orlando, FL
January 24, 2008
Hard Rock Live
Otronicon

Sweet.

Mexicali, Mexico
March 15, 2008
Plaza Calafia Bullring

Wait what?. No City of México, damn it.

deft @ Jan 17th 2008 5:03PM

There is an un-confirmed date for Mexico City, but Mexicali>Mexico City anyway =P

*is from Mexicali*

Fredd @ Jan 18th 2008 2:57PM

Mexicali Rocks!!!!

Im from Mexicali :D but who's going to play it there? ANd will it be cheaper than Sn Diego, I live in San diego now, but things are too expensive. Guess it's just the price to live in paradise.

But Mexicali?? Wow, I know its the capitol of the state (baja California) but it's not as big as Tj

hmmmm

colin @ Jan 17th 2008 4:12PM

most cheezy shit evar when does halo on ice come out and will it be worth the price of admission, too?!1

Mr.ESC @ Jan 17th 2008 4:21PM

Halo on Ice huh,Iwonder how that would be like.

People skating with Alien costumes while a guy dressed like Master chief using a laser tag gun shoots them,That would be so epic.

colin @ Jan 17th 2008 4:24PM

just for the record, this guy isn't me

Jerk Face @ Jan 17th 2008 4:13PM

Hmm.. I do like video games but I'm not sure a Cleveland to Indy trip is worth it. Anyone out there go to this before? What's the good word?

Jerk Face @ Jan 17th 2008 4:14PM

I mean I like video games MUSIC.

Moffka @ Jan 17th 2008 4:40PM

I went to go see VGL with the Nation Symphony Orchestra in Washington D.C. It was simply awesome. I also cried like a bitch to the Metal Gear Solid theme song.

Only let down is that since Squeenix is so protective over their IP's, the show isn't allowed to show any footage of Square Enix games and the only played a song from Kingdom Hearts with random images of disney stuff and at the end of the concert they played One Winged Angel, which everyone gamer has heard 1 million too many times. There are far better Final Fantasy songs to choose from. There wasn't any display at all for One Winged Angel, just the music and no thank you from Square Enix for playing their music.

Other than that, great show, I loved all 2 hours of it and It really is awesome to hear your favorite video game songs played that loud and with such great quality.

If it's not a big hassle to go, definitely make the trip.

Daniel @ Jan 17th 2008 4:20PM

Birmingham, AL? This type of video-game related event NEVER comes here. I will absolutely be there. Hell, if this has a good turnout, maybe Nobuo-san will bring Distant Worlds by...

shivr @ Jan 17th 2008 4:21PM

ahh... the closest one I got is Atlanta... and I hate atlanta T_T

Crono (NDF - Knight of the Old School) @ Jan 17th 2008 5:13PM

Same here Shivr.

A Pissed-off English Gamer @ Jan 17th 2008 4:25PM

Argh, why is Scotland the closest to me :-/

dizzy @ Jan 17th 2008 4:31PM

Will Tommy Tallarico be at the shows so people can bludgeon him with nail-bats? I'd pay double the price of admission just for that.

kevin @ Jan 17th 2008 4:37PM

I went in 2007, and it was actually really well put together. My girlfriend bought the tickets, as she submits me to countless opera's and concertos, she thought I would like it, which I did. The surprising thing was, that she liked it just as much as a regular philharmonic outing. Anyways, they have a good show, and the music (at least in my city w/out Philharmonic Orch) was really well put together. I think it makes for a nice sunday afternoon outing, or you could easily make it an evening.

Eggviper @ Jan 17th 2008 4:47PM

Anyone whose been to these before: Is there a dress code?

Prolly going to the one in vancouver next year.

Moffka @ Jan 17th 2008 4:56PM

A lot of people dress nicely, but just as many people wear gamer clothes, like I did. Lots of people even cosplay.

ballistic3188 @ Jan 17th 2008 4:48PM

I hope they have updated their selection cause mario galaxy music is fantastic. gusty garden, buoy base, other world any of these would be great to have in VGL.

Jay @ Jan 17th 2008 4:52PM

Why no Chicago?

I don't wanna drive to indiana

Umgawa @ Jan 17th 2008 5:25PM

It'd be faster to get to Milwaukee from Chicago than getting to Indianapolis, if a lengthy drive is your major concern. As to why there's no Chicago show at all, it's entirely possible that the reason for that is the entire orchestra is made up of cigarette smokers and they refuse to play in states that do not permit such habits in public venues, thus explaining the lack of a Colorado show as well.