Amphitheater in Brandon

[ronpolk]

I just saw a video on the clarion ledger about this amphitheater in Brandon, which looks nice and is needed in the Jackson area. Im excited to see this happen.

 

[jb1020]

That place looks legit.

I'm good with the location. It would be cool for it to be in Jackson and have a river type setting, but Jackson is so far away from having something nice like that.

This is long over due.

 

[patdog]

LONG overdue for this area. Only negative is it's way the 17 over in Brandon.

 

[jb1020]

I'd refer to it as "off I-20 in Rankin County"

That place will make some money though...

 

[Hoover Dawg]

LONG overdue for this area. Only negative is it's way the 17 over in Brandon.

It won't be overrun with thugs quite as quickly this way.

 

[Faustdog]

The only negative for the great city of Brandon is that it may bring in undesirables from the Rez and Gluckstadt.

Edit: I didn't even consider the the trash from Pearl that might make it's way over. Maybe this thing was a little short sighted.

 

[KurtRambis4]

Should be great for hosting Diamond Rio and Blackhawk*

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[ronpolk]

I'm good with the location. It would be cool for it to be in Jackson and have a river type setting, but Jackson is so far away from having something nice like that.

This is long over due.

I'd love to see it in Jackson too but you're right about Jackson being no where near able to do something like this. I live in Madison, so I'd certainly rather see it closer but better in Brandon than nowhere.

 

[Faustdog]

I was thinking The Oak Ridge Boys.

 

[ShrubDog]

The only negative for the great city of Brandon is that it may bring in undesirables from the Rez and Gluckstadt.

Edit: I didn't even consider the the trash from Pearl that might make it's way over. Maybe this thing was a little short sighted.

You go from Pearl, the Rez and Gluckstadt. Why not throw in the trash from Ridgeland and Madison.

 

[Faustdog]

You go from Pearl, the Rez and Gluckstadt. Why not throw in the trash from Ridgeland and Madison.

I have family in those areas.

 

[Digging dog]

August would be a wonderful month for outdoor concerts. ****

 

[whosyourdawgy]

A link would've been nice for us lazy bastards

 

[Shmuley]

Should pick up a few decent acts looking to pick up a general admission gig between Memp and nola or between Bham and shrevesport. Lots of acts don't need a 8k-10k arena.

 

[CochiseCowbell]

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^^ Doesn't appreciate Marty Jeckle or Bubba Hyde! The real question is, if I start walking your way, would you start walking mine?***

 

[MaroonNation]

I'm guessing NWR will have to lease the mobile classrooms out for another decade so Brandon can have an amphitheater.

 

[ronpolk]

It's supposed to seat 8,500, so it should be able to draw decent acts. I agree with you that it should be easy to book bands that are traveling between Memphis, Nola and Birmingham. I figure if the amphitheater in Southaven can work then this would should too.

 

[Shmuley]

^^^ outstanding command of distinctions between political subdivisions.

 

[Palos verdes]

Glad to see we got a new venue for all bro-country acts that'll be putting Brandon on the tour. If it were only closer to the fairgrounds..

 

[MaroonNation]

Oh I understand them fine. I just tried to make a joke since I piss and moan about Brandon more than most.

 

[whosyourdawgy]

Brandon needs tax revenue and this is a good start. Hopefully this leads to more growth in the city of Brandon. I'm guessing beer sales will be allowed? You never know with Brandon. I used to live there and was one of the few that voted for liquor years ago. Without the sale of liquor in Brandon, no good restaurants will come period. There aren't decent hotels in Brandon for folks to stay. There really isn't a reason Brandon shouldn't have been the next Flowood before Flowood blew up. But the folks of Brandon live in the 19th century and let that slip away. If this hasn't changed, the amphitheater is gonna be a big ol waste of money. I hope things have changed and I hope there are plans for hotels, restaurants and other retail around the amphitheater. And for goodness sakes, pass a liquor law that will allow growth to happen. We aren't going to go to hell if there are a few liquor stores in rankin county. There is no reason but stupidity that we can't keep that revenue going to Madison and Hinds counties to go buy liquor and wine or to their nice restaurants. Off soap box now and fingers crossed. This looks awesome

 

[Junction John]

It's going to be managed by the same group that does The Wharf and Tuscaloosa Amphitheatres, so you can probably look at the acts those two get/have gotten recently and have a pretty good idea of the bands that will be booked. It's a pretty good list.

 

[Double Dawg]

Brandon currently has wine & spirits by the glass for on-premise establishments, similar to Flowood. Maybe they will allow at least beer at the new venue.

I heard a rumor that the Board of Aldermen reserved the right to allow for off-premise sales without having to put it up for a vote. Haven't been able to confirm.

 

[patdog]

I'm guessing beer sales will be allowed? You never know with Brandon.

I would hope the developer got an iron clad guarantee on that before he committed to the project.

 

[MaroonNation]

They wouldn't sell beer at a weekly Passion Play.

 

[fishwater99]

No beer on Sunday's will not be good for concerts.

 

[ronpolk]

I would hope the amphitheater would apply for resort status. My first thought when I seen this would be in Brandon was about alcohol sales. I'm just gonna hope they realize they need alcohol sales to make this work.

 

[Shmuley]

The last three local option elections in Drankin Rankin have passed with in excess of 85% favorable. It's only a matter of time now.