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tyler3440 · 01-16-2018, 10:21 PM

Let's start With the 2003 set up. Ants limits the amount of options in a poll to 10, so I'm going to have to skip a few years. I'll pick out the top 10 in my eyes but feel free to mention a year I leave out in the poll.

tyler3440 · 01-16-2018, 10:26 PM

I like 2003 with the oval screen. The screen wasn't too big or too small. The light setup was great that year as well. Very simple and not too much going on.

tyler3440 · 01-16-2018, 10:31 PM

Now I'm going to contradict myself a bit. Although the stage setup in 2013 was very busy, it's probably my second favorite. Something about it seemed pretty unique and really cool

**dmbetc** · 01-16-2018, 10:42 PM

I have zero idea what the stage setups were (without looking at photos)

tyler3440 · 01-16-2018, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dmbetc

I have zero idea what the stage setups were (without looking at photos)

It's weird, I have all of them perfectly pictured in my head. For whatever reason I really payed attention to them. Even going as far back as 2000. Like anytime I see a photo of the band I automatically know what year it was based on stage setup

Gjimmy · 01-16-2018, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler3440

It's weird, I have all of them perfectly pictured in my head. For whatever reason I really payed attention to them. Even going as far back as 2000. Like anytime I see a photo of the band I automatically know what year it was based on stage setup

Yeah I think this may be a trait that is uniquely yours.

I’d be interested in seeing images of the diff years. One I do remember is 2001 because they had strange mushroom like columns of fabric that lit up.

DoDaFoo · 01-16-2018, 11:07 PM

2012 with the 3 interlocking triangle screens is the only one that really jumps out to me. Probably my favorite.

YNK4127 · 01-16-2018, 11:10 PM

I can pick out the year from the stage setup too. I also have this weird ability to pick out the year based on what Dave is wearing in pictures. For example, in 2004 he loved the opened collared shirt with a t-shirt underneath. It's really pathetic that I can pick out the year based on Dave's attire. I need to find another way to use my brain I think.

cpxc. · 01-17-2018, 04:24 AM

2012 and 2016 are the ones that immediately come to mind.

since those weren't listed I'll go with 2008. that year had the giant screen that came down and went up during first song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXKFSqD2FeI

RiotAct · 01-17-2018, 05:09 AM

2008's was awesome... I remember it looking more futuristic and bright in a sense... that was also the first year Tim was a full-time member of the band, so maybe they were going for something like that?

Although, NOTHING beats the Oriental rug setup of the late 90's

bowa36 · 01-17-2018, 12:06 PM

2003 , 2004, 2005

bowa36 · 01-17-2018, 12:08 PM

The towers of lighting and the firedancer were nice in 2005

**daveshookme** · 01-17-2018, 12:13 PM

Winter '12 was the best it'll ever get. So dynamic and very well utilized.

chadizzy1 · 01-17-2018, 12:19 PM

OP should have included photos

Climb2safety · 01-17-2018, 12:26 PM

I liked the one with the big red rock behind it.

Hahninator · 01-17-2018, 12:31 PM

2010 was my personal favorite.

ToySoldier#34 · 01-17-2018, 12:37 PM

2001 fallopian tubes and 2007 were really bad, 2005 and a few others have been good

Rodey · 01-17-2018, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpxc.

2012 and 2016 are the ones that immediately come to mind.

since those weren't listed I'll go with 2008. that year had the giant screen that came down and went up during first song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXKFSqD2FeI

2008 was so fucking gimmicky.

cpxc. · 01-17-2018, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodey

2008 was so fucking gimmicky.

I enjoyed it.

One year they had a giant sheet over the band, that was cool too.

tyler3440 · 01-17-2018, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chadizzy1

OP should have included photos

i would, if I knew how to upload photos without just linking google

Matt83 · 01-17-2018, 01:51 PM

The one with strippers and pyro.

smb41 · 01-17-2018, 02:34 PM

Of the tours I've been to, I like 2013, 2012, and 2016 in that order.

Matt83 · 01-17-2018, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt83

The one with strippers and pyro.

You forgot the cocaine.

ramiro24 · 01-17-2018, 02:44 PM

2016 and 2013 were awesome.

here is 2013 production notes and pics from Filament: http://www.filamentprod.com/2013/05/...d-2013-tour-2/

2016 was a better version of 2010 basically, which i loved both but 2016 more.

2012, 2014, 2015 i thought were bad.

2011 and fall 10' were same but were great lighting rigs.

2005 was also cool and unique.

View Poll Results: What Years stage setup is the best?
2003	1	2.44%
2004	3	7.32%
2005	5	12.20%
2006	3	7.32%
2008	12	29.27%
2009	1	2.44%
2010	4	9.76%
2013	10	24.39%
2014	0	0%
2015	2	4.88%
Voters: 41. You may not vote on this poll

01-16-2018, 10:21 PM	#1
tyler3440 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 25,159 Shows Seen: 17 DMB Hub Stubs: 6 My Tour Central Stats	Best dmb stage setup? Let's start With the 2003 set up. Ants limits the amount of options in a poll to 10, so I'm going to have to skip a few years. I'll pick out the top 10 in my eyes but feel free to mention a year I leave out in the poll.

01-16-2018, 10:26 PM	#2
tyler3440 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 25,159 Shows Seen: 17 DMB Hub Stubs: 6 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Best dmb stage setup? I like 2003 with the oval screen. The screen wasn't too big or too small. The light setup was great that year as well. Very simple and not too much going on. Last edited by tyler3440; 01-16-2018 at 10:27 PM.

01-16-2018, 11:07 PM	#7
DoDaFoo I'll do the same Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 7,114 Shows Seen: 100 DMB Hub Stubs: 28 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Best dmb stage setup? 2012 with the 3 interlocking triangle screens is the only one that really jumps out to me. Probably my favorite. __________________ Toupstown Commissioner of Power Hour & Pools 2024 - D&T Mexico for my 100th show! + Pine Knob, SPAC, Gorge, and Bourbon & Beyond

01-16-2018, 11:10 PM	#8
YNK4127 Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 530 Shows Seen: 37 DMB Hub Stubs: 11 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Best dmb stage setup? I can pick out the year from the stage setup too. I also have this weird ability to pick out the year based on what Dave is wearing in pictures. For example, in 2004 he loved the opened collared shirt with a t-shirt underneath. It's really pathetic that I can pick out the year based on Dave's attire. I need to find another way to use my brain I think.

01-16-2018, 10:31 PM	#3
tyler3440 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 25,159 Shows Seen: 17 DMB Hub Stubs: 6 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Best dmb stage setup? Now I'm going to contradict myself a bit. Although the stage setup in 2013 was very busy, it's probably my second favorite. Something about it seemed pretty unique and really cool Last edited by tyler3440; 01-16-2018 at 10:32 PM.

01-17-2018, 04:24 AM	#9
cpxc. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delco, PA Posts: 78,923 Shows Seen: 119 DMB Hub Stubs: 29 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Best dmb stage setup? 2012 and 2016 are the ones that immediately come to mind. since those weren't listed I'll go with 2008. that year had the giant screen that came down and went up during first song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXKFSqD2FeI __________________ Craig // untappd

01-17-2018, 05:09 AM	#10
RiotAct Join Date: May 2004 Location: Buffalo Posts: 33,565 Shows Seen: 47 DMB Hub Stubs: 17 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Best dmb stage setup? 2008's was awesome... I remember it looking more futuristic and bright in a sense... that was also the first year Tim was a full-time member of the band, so maybe they were going for something like that? Although, NOTHING beats the Oriental rug setup of the late 90's __________________ Grey Street 3rd verse is back!!!!!!!! 07.18.2019 - R.I.P. Last Stop jam/reprise

01-17-2018, 12:06 PM	#11
bowa36 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 13,905 Shows Seen: 0 DMB Hub Stubs: 7 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Best dmb stage setup? 2003 , 2004, 2005 __________________ When it's not the colors that matter, but that they'll all fade away

01-17-2018, 12:08 PM	#12
bowa36 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 13,905 Shows Seen: 0 DMB Hub Stubs: 7 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Best dmb stage setup? The towers of lighting and the firedancer were nice in 2005 __________________ When it's not the colors that matter, but that they'll all fade away

01-17-2018, 12:13 PM	#13
daveshookme Altuve wore a wire Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Supreme Courtyard by Marriott Posts: 62,665 Shows Seen: 54 DMB Hub Stubs: 20 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Best dmb stage setup? Winter '12 was the best it'll ever get. So dynamic and very well utilized. __________________ Tape Cover Artwork

01-17-2018, 12:19 PM	#14
chadizzy1 Rumor Curator Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 40,121 Shows Seen: 45 DMB Hub Stubs: 17 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Best dmb stage setup? OP should have included photos

01-17-2018, 12:26 PM	#15
Climb2safety Free your mind Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 32,918 Shows Seen: 0 DMB Hub Stubs: 1 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Best dmb stage setup? I liked the one with the big red rock behind it. __________________ This town is nuts, my kind of place. I don't never ever want to leave....

01-17-2018, 12:31 PM	#16
Hahninator Dreaming Tree Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,675 Shows Seen: 71 DMB Hub Stubs: 18 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Best dmb stage setup? 2010 was my personal favorite.

01-17-2018, 12:37 PM	#17
ToySoldier#34 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lined up 1,2,3 Posts: 64,817 Shows Seen: 37 DMB Hub Stubs: 18 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Best dmb stage setup? 2001 fallopian tubes and 2007 were really bad, 2005 and a few others have been good

01-17-2018, 01:51 PM	#21
Matt83 #11 (The Quirk) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 22,579 Shows Seen: 26 DMB Hub Stubs: 10 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Best dmb stage setup? The one with strippers and pyro.

01-17-2018, 02:34 PM	#22
smb41 Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 2,318 Shows Seen: 31 DMB Hub Stubs: 9 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Best dmb stage setup? Of the tours I've been to, I like 2013, 2012, and 2016 in that order.

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