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Better crowd: philly or new york city

mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,014
edited October 2015 in The Porch
With the two rumored shows in philly and new york I have to wonder, which crowd brings their A game better? I've been to every single nyc/philly show since 96 and I'm not sure what the answer is. What do you guys think?
I'll ride the wave where it takes me......

Better crowd: philly or new york city 64 votes

Philly
54%
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New York City
45%
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  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,951
    It's a tie for me. I'm from NYC but I've seen five shows both here and in Philly and I loved them all. Crowd is usually loud and ready to party.
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  • badbrainsbadbrains Posts: 10,255
    It's usually the same people so depending on what nights first night, I'll say that.
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,951
    I feel really bad that I just posted that from the NYC subway (they actually have service now!) and I didn't choose the home crowd haha.
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    2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
  • Empty GlassEmpty Glass In Rob's shed Posts: 12,329
    Philly
    badbrains said:

    It's usually the same people so depending on what nights first night, I'll say that.

    Good answer
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  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,014
    New York City
    badbrains said:

    It's usually the same people so depending on what nights first night, I'll say that.

    What do you think... The same 2,000 people?
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • badbrainsbadbrains Posts: 10,255
    mcgruff10 said:

    badbrains said:

    It's usually the same people so depending on what nights first night, I'll say that.

    What do you think... The same 2,000 people?
    Crowd wise it usually seems the same just diff in where am at in the arena. I swear it feels like the same crowd just diff arenas but usually opening night or closing tour are pretty insane. I've been to all NYC and most of the philly shows. Like a traveling group of zombies from 1 city/venue to another, propped up in diff seats.
  • CopperTomCopperTom Posts: 3,111
    Philly
    badbrains said:

    mcgruff10 said:

    badbrains said:

    It's usually the same people so depending on what nights first night, I'll say that.

    What do you think... The same 2,000 people?
    Crowd wise it usually seems the same just diff in where am at in the arena. I swear it feels like the same crowd just diff arenas but usually opening night or closing tour are pretty insane. I've been to all NYC and most of the philly shows. Like a traveling group of zombies from 1 city/venue to another, propped up in diff seats.
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  • elwayvedderelwayvedder South Jersey Posts: 9,154
    Philly
    Philly because Newark is considered NY to me and that 2010 show the crowd was dead hehehe
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  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,014
    New York City
    elwayvedder said:

    Philly because Newark is considered NY to me and that 2010 show the crowd was dead hehehe

    Didn't you know the newark show was billed as the philly show that year? Camden/newark, all the same.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • badbrainsbadbrains Posts: 10,255
    elwayvedder said:

    Philly because Newark is considered NY to me and that 2010 show the crowd was dead hehehe

    But we got brother. Fuck everyone else, if you're gonna play a show in dirty jersey, might as well make it Newark. Fuck Marty! Haha
  • SuziemaySuziemay Posts: 11,168
    edited October 2015
    New York City
    elwayvedder said:

    Philly because Newark is considered NY to me and that 2010 show the crowd was dead hehehe

    Newark is so not NYC. Fuck those people!!!

    Ok, don't fuck those people. But nope, still not NYC!
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,014
    New York City
    badbrains said:

    elwayvedder said:

    Philly because Newark is considered NY to me and that 2010 show the crowd was dead hehehe

    But we got brother. Fuck everyone else, if you're gonna play a show in dirty jersey, might as well make it Newark. Fuck Marty! Haha
    The set list was awesome that night. Imagine if we had that set in msg?!
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • on2legson2legs Posts: 15,771
    New York City
    I never felt the spectrum bounce so I'll go with NYC.
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  • ceskaceska New York Posts: 1,130
    I am from NY but I enjoy the Philly shows more. But when the boys are *on*, as they were in 2003 and 2010, there is no better place to be than MSG.
  • badbrainsbadbrains Posts: 10,255
    on2legs said:

    I never felt the spectrum bounce so I'll go with NYC.

    Good point
  • badbrainsbadbrains Posts: 10,255
    mcgruff10 said:

    badbrains said:

    elwayvedder said:

    Philly because Newark is considered NY to me and that 2010 show the crowd was dead hehehe

    But we got brother. Fuck everyone else, if you're gonna play a show in dirty jersey, might as well make it Newark. Fuck Marty! Haha
    The set list was awesome that night. Imagine if we had that set in msg?!
    Well, Us Rangers fans call it msg2. Haha
  • eddieceddiec Posts: 3,954
    New York City
    Crowd noise? I'd say they are about equal.
    But the pre show buzz of walking into MSG in the heart of Manhattan absolutely destroys walking into an arena in the middle of a huge parking lot in the middle of nowhere any day.
  • courtmcccourtmcc South Jersey Posts: 1,143
    Philly
    I'd have to say Philly. I'm in South Jersey and attend almost all the Philly shows. I've also been to a couple of NYC shows. I absolutely love the Philly crowd. Crowd noise, the atmosphere and the emotion the band brings to the city is spot on.
  • badbrainsbadbrains Posts: 10,255
    courtmcc said:

    I'd have to say Philly. I'm in South Jersey and attend almost all the Philly shows. I've also been to a couple of NYC shows. I absolutely love the Philly crowd. Crowd noise, the atmosphere and the emotion the band brings to the city is spot on.

    It's basically the same crowd. Those of us who go to NYC or Philly always go to the other city. But you also have a bias against Manhattan. You said it before global citizen. Both cities are great to see a pj show.
  • on2legson2legs Posts: 15,771
    New York City
    badbrains said:

    courtmcc said:

    I'd have to say Philly. I'm in South Jersey and attend almost all the Philly shows. I've also been to a couple of NYC shows. I absolutely love the Philly crowd. Crowd noise, the atmosphere and the emotion the band brings to the city is spot on.

    It's basically the same crowd. Those of us who go to NYC or Philly always go to the other city. But you also have a bias against Manhattan. You said it before global citizen. Both cities are great to see a pj show.
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  • AggAgg Posts: 462
    Philly
    I'm biased towards Philly with it being my home town, but both crowds are great. Hoping they both get shows this spring. :D
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  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,394
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  • pjhawkspjhawks Posts: 12,851
    eddiec said:

    Crowd noise? I'd say they are about equal.
    But the pre show buzz of walking into MSG in the heart of Manhattan absolutely destroys walking into an arena in the middle of a huge parking lot in the middle of nowhere any day.

    from Philly here and never been to a concert at MSG but have seen a bunch of hoops games there and I do agree with this. there is something about that building and location that creates an excitement in of itself.

    I guess what i'm saying in a roundabout way though is Philly is better because we have to bring the excitement and buzz ourselves and we clearly do for PJ.
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,014
    New York City
    eddiec said:

    Crowd noise? I'd say they are about equal.
    But the pre show buzz of walking into MSG in the heart of Manhattan absolutely destroys walking into an arena in the middle of a huge parking lot in the middle of nowhere any day.

    100% agree. I didn't feel that same Pre show buzz at Barclays.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 42,825
    Philly
    not that i'm being biased or anything :whistle:
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  • cutzcutz Posts: 12,130
    eddiec said:

    Crowd noise? I'd say they are about equal.
    But the pre show buzz of walking into MSG in the heart of Manhattan absolutely destroys walking into an arena in the middle of a huge parking lot in the middle of nowhere any day.

    Yeah, but at least you can Tailgate in Philly. Can that be done in NY(MSG)?

    No difference in the crowd IMO.

  • nicknyr15nicknyr15 Posts: 9,067
    New York City
    I'm definitely biased but honestly it doesn't make a difference. The band ALWAYS puts on classic shows in both cities. Best bet, GO TO BoTH!
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,951
    cutz said:

    eddiec said:

    Crowd noise? I'd say they are about equal.
    But the pre show buzz of walking into MSG in the heart of Manhattan absolutely destroys walking into an arena in the middle of a huge parking lot in the middle of nowhere any day.

    Yeah, but at least you can Tailgate in Philly. Can that be done in NY(MSG)?

    No difference in the crowd IMO.

    You can drink on the streets of manhattan haha
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    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
    2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
  • parintachin73parintachin73 Posts: 742
    Boston. And I live in NY
  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 30,934
    Fuck the crowds , the ? should be which venue has the better sound i don't attend shows hoping the crowd is great i prefer great sound and there have been a couple of MSG shows when the sound sucked ....
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