Anybody else potentially shut out of their hometown PJ show this tour?

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  • HailHailLeatherman
    HailHailLeatherman Posts: 126
    mensane wrote:
    this "hometown show" thing is getting old. just because you live in the city where the show happens to be does NOT make you more entitled to tickets than someone who lives in a city where they never play.

    Agreed. It stinks they missed out on a show they wanted to see and I have no problem with people venting but any kind of feelings of entitlment when it comes to concerts or anything in general is kind of lame and selfish.
  • BinFrog
    BinFrog MA Posts: 7,314
    Evolver wrote:
    Unless I can come up with the 800 bucks to buy a pair of tickets in decent seats (as I refuse to do lawn in Hartford - if you've been there, you can understand why) I don't think I'll be making it to a show this tour. But that's fine, I don't mind sitting at home right down the road from the show while scores of people from out of town are taking in the show in my home venue. It's all good, I've got CD's, it will be just as good as being there.

    Yeah, I'm a little bitter.


    For god's sake, get a lawn seat and have a good time. I've been on the lawn there, it's fine. Just go for the music.
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  • Pegasus
    Pegasus Posts: 3,754
    Evolver wrote:
    Unless I can come up with the 800 bucks to buy a pair of tickets in decent seats (as I refuse to do lawn in Hartford - if you've been there, you can understand why) I don't think I'll be making it to a show this tour. But that's fine, I don't mind sitting at home right down the road from the show while scores of people from out of town are taking in the show in my home venue. It's all good, I've got CD's, it will be just as good as being there.

    Yeah, I'm a little bitter.
    the out of the continent people that were talking about offering you tickets to that show are considering if based on that comment and thread, they wouldn't be better off finding a more friendly home for them...

    and the tickets won't likely be lower-to-mid pavillion anyway on a 300+, so not good enough for you :rolleyes:
  • GreenTeaDisease
    GreenTeaDisease Posts: 3,359
    The show is over 2 months away. You will get a ticket, and probably better than lawn. one thing to remember is, there are *always* tickets. there's day of ticketmaster tickets, fan club members selling spares for face in the parking lot, people selling them on craigslist the day of or on here. just keep looking. I've never not been able to go to a sold out show I wanted to go to. Hell, even U2 in boston a few years ago-tickets were on craigslist for over $1000-I thought there was no chance of going and the week before some friend of a friend couldn't go and I got one for face. hell a fellow fan once *gave* me a floor seat ticket the night before the show. I had just met him.
  • haffajappa
    haffajappa British Columbia Posts: 5,955
    Pegasus wrote:
    the out of the continent people that were talking about offering you tickets to that show are considering if based on that comment and thread, they wouldn't be better off finding a more friendly home for them...

    and the tickets won't likely be lower-to-mid pavillion anyway on a 300+, so not good enough for you :rolleyes:
    agreed... perhaps befriending some of the outta towners is a better use of time than making it look like we dont have a right for tickets...

    and i dont get it, why is the lawn so bad?? ive had my 'bad' show experience, i dont think anything will top that... being crushed and nearly trampled by crazy polish linkin park fans cant be worse than the lawn... or can it ? :eek:
    live pearl jam is best pearl jam
  • Evolver
    Evolver Posts: 525
    Whatever people, that's fine, hopefully you've all had your fun typing away your little comments about me on your little computers on this fun little forum, whatever makes you feel good about yourselves, and you can all have your GD opinions of me, no problem. And excuse me for being *a little* frustrated at having a hard ass time finding tickets to the one and only show I can attend, in my local venue...if any of you wouldn't feel similarly, then I don't know who the exactly you're kidding. But I know, everyone is so quick to say I either 1) better than everyone else because I think lawn sucks, or 2) that I'm entitled...don' think I ever stated either one, but that's fine. What I will say is that I when I set my mind to something I become very determined, and I DO NOT SETTLE under any circumstances. And to answer everyone's question, if it means not going, then ultimately I am willing to accept that.

    Ultimately if you really want something in this world, money is all that talks, so StubHub will be getting a visit from me and my platinum visa. See you at the show, and enjoy staying overnight in the ghetto of Hartford!

    PS - don't forget to pack the kevlar vest!
  • inglorious
    inglorious Posts: 27
    HailHailLeatherman wrote:
    Agreed. It stinks they missed out on a show they wanted to see and I have no problem with people venting but any kind of feelings of entitlment when it comes to concerts or anything in general is kind of lame and selfish.

    Yup, gotta agree. If you follow that logic, then only people that live in NY can go to MSG. What about me, living here in the UK in the arse end of nowhere?? I've been a fan of Pearl Jam for many years (even though I don't have a low 10c membership number to prove it - shame on me!) - don't I deserve a chance to see them just once? I've booked flights and hotel and don't have tickets yet. I'm not made of money, but I'm determined to get in somehow!!

    Good luck to everyone trying to get tickets tomorrow - home town show or not. I'm hoping all the disappointed posts will be replaced with relieved ones.
    "If there's a sound you play that doesn't fit today,
    why not just play the b'stard anyway?"
    The Wildhearts
  • haffajappa
    haffajappa British Columbia Posts: 5,955
    Evolver wrote:
    Whatever people, that's fine, hopefully you've all had your fun typing away your little comments about me on your little computers on this fun little forum, whatever makes you feel good about yourselves, and you can all have your GD opinions of me, no problem. And excuse me for being *a little* frustrated at having a hard ass time finding tickets to the one and only show I can attend, in my local venue...if any of you wouldn't feel similarly, then I don't know who the exactly you're kidding. But I know, everyone is so quick to say I either 1) better than everyone else because I think lawn sucks, or 2) that I'm entitled...don' think I ever stated either one, but that's fine. What I will say is that I when I set my mind to something I become very determined, and I DO NOT SETTLE under any circumstances. And to answer everyone's question, if it means not going, then ultimately I am willing to accept that.

    Ultimately if you really want something in this world, money is all that talks, so StubHub will be getting a visit from me and my platinum visa. See you at the show, and enjoy staying overnight in the ghetto of Hartford!

    PS - don't forget to pack the kevlar vest!

    my question about the lawn wasn't rhetorical... im still wondering, what IS wrong with the lawn? im curious!!
    live pearl jam is best pearl jam
  • No Fear Of Falling
    No Fear Of Falling Posts: 419
    Evolver wrote:
    Whatever people, that's fine, hopefully you've all had your fun typing away your little comments about me on your little computers on this fun little forum, whatever makes you feel good about yourselves, and you can all have your GD opinions of me, no problem. And excuse me for being *a little* frustrated at having a hard ass time finding tickets to the one and only show I can attend, in my local venue...if any of you wouldn't feel similarly, then I don't know who the exactly you're kidding. But I know, everyone is so quick to say I either 1) better than everyone else because I think lawn sucks, or 2) that I'm entitled...don' think I ever stated either one, but that's fine. What I will say is that I when I set my mind to something I become very determined, and I DO NOT SETTLE under any circumstances. And to answer everyone's question, if it means not going, then ultimately I am willing to accept that.

    Ultimately if you really want something in this world, money is all that talks, so StubHub will be getting a visit from me and my platinum visa. See you at the show, and enjoy staying overnight in the ghetto of Hartford!

    PS - don't forget to pack the kevlar vest!

    Dude..

    A- if you set your mind to something and were very determined, you would have gotten tickets in the 10C presale. I forgot the tickets even went on sale and managed to get a pair 25 minutes after the sale started.

    B- You are not having a hard ass time finding tickets. You are having a hard ass time finding great seats. Guess what? it happens.

    C- THIS SHOW IS NOT SOLD OUT. Beggars cant be choosers.
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  • patrickredeyes
    patrickredeyes Posts: 8,834
    No Fear Of Falling wrote:
    Dude..

    A- if you set your mind to something and were very determined, you would have gotten tickets in the 10C presale. I forgot the tickets even went on sale and managed to get a pair 25 minutes after the sale started.

    B- You are not having a hard ass time finding tickets. You are having a hard ass time finding great seats. Guess what? it happens.

    C- THIS SHOW IS NOT SOLD OUT. Beggars cant be choosers.




    Amen :D
  • HailHailLeatherman
    HailHailLeatherman Posts: 126
    Evolver wrote:
    Whatever people, that's fine, hopefully you've all had your fun typing away your little comments about me on your little computers on this fun little forum, whatever makes you feel good about yourselves, and you can all have your GD opinions of me, no problem. And excuse me for being *a little* frustrated at having a hard ass time finding tickets to the one and only show I can attend, in my local venue...if any of you wouldn't feel similarly, then I don't know who the exactly you're kidding. But I know, everyone is so quick to say I either 1) better than everyone else because I think lawn sucks, or 2) that I'm entitled...don' think I ever stated either one, but that's fine. What I will say is that I when I set my mind to something I become very determined, and I DO NOT SETTLE under any circumstances. And to answer everyone's question, if it means not going, then ultimately I am willing to accept that.

    Ultimately if you really want something in this world, money is all that talks, so StubHub will be getting a visit from me and my platinum visa. See you at the show, and enjoy staying overnight in the ghetto of Hartford!

    PS - don't forget to pack the kevlar vest!

    Actually responding to your somewhat whiney and a little self absorbed post was the absoloute worst part of my day. :-)

    Come on! I said venting was fine but you come off (even more so in this one) as a big time douche. The "I refuse to sit on the lawn" comment actually makes you sound like a grade A ASSHOLE.
  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,136
    Evolver wrote:
    Oh well, it's all good, I'll probably have to face the inevitable and pony up many hundreds of dollars on StubHub in the next few weeks. I will be painful, but hopefully the show will be an all-time classic and help dull the pain of debt!


    I agree with you in that I would never sit on the lawn for any show, nor will I go to a GA show (unless its like 500 people), too much of a hassle to have a good time. Too many people are rude and have no respect. So I hear ya on that.

    I went to hartford last time and there were a lot of folks selling tix at the venue. But if your like me, I wont go without a ticket in advance.
  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,136
    HailHailLeatherman wrote:
    Actually responding to your somewhat whiney and a little self absorbed post was the absoloute worst part of my day. :-)

    Come on! I said venting was fine but you come off (even more so in this one) as a big time douche. The "I refuse to sit on the lawn" comment actually makes you sound like a grade A ASSHOLE.


    Why? The lawn sucks. You cant see the band and its a free for all.

    I wont sit there either and would rather not go. For any show. Its not fun for me, and its really that simple. Has nothing to do with being selfish or lame.

    EDIT: I too am not in favor of a hometown show idea, the 10c has enough friggin problems getting it right as it is.
  • mouthfulofsoup
    mouthfulofsoup Posts: 397
    Evolver wrote:
    Whatever people, that's fine, hopefully you've all had your fun typing away your little comments about me on your little computers on this fun little forum, whatever makes you feel good about yourselves, and you can all have your GD opinions of me, no problem. And excuse me for being *a little* frustrated at having a hard ass time finding tickets to the one and only show I can attend, in my local venue...if any of you wouldn't feel similarly, then I don't know who the exactly you're kidding. But I know, everyone is so quick to say I either 1) better than everyone else because I think lawn sucks, or 2) that I'm entitled...don' think I ever stated either one, but that's fine. What I will say is that I when I set my mind to something I become very determined, and I DO NOT SETTLE under any circumstances. And to answer everyone's question, if it means not going, then ultimately I am willing to accept that.

    Ultimately if you really want something in this world, money is all that talks, so StubHub will be getting a visit from me and my platinum visa. See you at the show, and enjoy staying overnight in the ghetto of Hartford!

    PS - don't forget to pack the kevlar vest!

    Well, I hope your non-settling ass enjoys paying big bucks to hear the same music that the rest of us will be hearing that night. :)
    "Oh, a flower you are to my land..."
  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 31,703
    Evolver wrote:
    Whatever people, that's fine, hopefully you've all had your fun typing away your little comments about me on your little computers on this fun little forum, whatever makes you feel good about yourselves, and you can all have your GD opinions of me, no problem. And excuse me for being *a little* frustrated at having a hard ass time finding tickets to the one and only show I can attend, in my local venue...if any of you wouldn't feel similarly, then I don't know who the exactly you're kidding. But I know, everyone is so quick to say I either 1) better than everyone else because I think lawn sucks, or 2) that I'm entitled...don' think I ever stated either one, but that's fine. What I will say is that I when I set my mind to something I become very determined, and I DO NOT SETTLE under any circumstances. And to answer everyone's question, if it means not going, then ultimately I am willing to accept that.

    Ultimately if you really want something in this world, money is all that talks, so StubHub will be getting a visit from me and my platinum visa. See you at the show, and enjoy staying overnight in the ghetto of Hartford!

    PS - don't forget to pack the kevlar vest!

    so i take it you won't be making the pre parties at the local pubs with all of us from here :eek:
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  • Evolver
    Evolver Posts: 525
    Wow actually this is turning into a good time in and of itself, watching you all get all pissed off and bent out of shape! Good times, guys, thanks! "Self absorbed", "grade A ASSHOLE", fantastic! I'm sure you can do better though, come on! Keep em coming, this is fun! I wonder what else I can say to get all your little internet panties in a bunch?....
  • JOEJOEJOE
    JOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,827
    Evolver wrote:
    Whatever people, that's fine, hopefully you've all had your fun typing away your little comments about me on your little computers on this fun little forum, whatever makes you feel good about yourselves, and you can all have your GD opinions of me, no problem. And excuse me for being *a little* frustrated at having a hard ass time finding tickets to the one and only show I can attend, in my local venue...if any of you wouldn't feel similarly, then I don't know who the exactly you're kidding. But I know, everyone is so quick to say I either 1) better than everyone else because I think lawn sucks, or 2) that I'm entitled...don' think I ever stated either one, but that's fine. What I will say is that I when I set my mind to something I become very determined, and I DO NOT SETTLE under any circumstances. And to answer everyone's question, if it means not going, then ultimately I am willing to accept that.

    Ultimately if you really want something in this world, money is all that talks, so StubHub will be getting a visit from me and my platinum visa. See you at the show, and enjoy staying overnight in the ghetto of Hartford!

    PS - don't forget to pack the kevlar vest!

    Oh, so lawn seats and a gold Visa just aren't good enough for ya?
    :)

    (But I do agree.....I'd rather skip some shows then have to be far back/deal with GA crowds)
  • GreenTeaDisease
    GreenTeaDisease Posts: 3,359
    Evolver wrote:
    Wow actually this is turning into a good time in and of itself, watching you all get all pissed off and bent out of shape! Good times, guys, thanks! "Self absorbed", "grade A ASSHOLE", fantastic! I'm sure you can do better though, come on! Keep em coming, this is fun! I wonder what else I can say to get all your little internet panties in a bunch?....

    not everyone is pissed off, some of us were trying to help you by offering ideas for tickets.

    I've got my own ten club problems at the moment but I'm not taking it out on anyone else!
  • 4Powers20
    4Powers20 Posts: 1,231
    Evolver wrote:
    Wow actually this is turning into a good time in and of itself, watching you all get all pissed off and bent out of shape! Good times, guys, thanks! "Self absorbed", "grade A ASSHOLE", fantastic! I'm sure you can do better though, come on! Keep em coming, this is fun! I wonder what else I can say to get all your little internet panties in a bunch?....


    you are bitching about not getting good seats, which is your own fault because they were up on sale thru 10c for hours, to a show that isnt sold out. I might give you a pass if you were talking about MSG but you had a shot for good seats and you dropped the ball. Dont act like you never had a chance. Grab a lawn ticket go to the show try outside and see if someone has a seat, if not see the show. Problem solved.


    "We're running out of beer, too?" EV 6/19/08

  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,136
    Evolver wrote:
    Wow actually this is turning into a good time in and of itself, watching you all get all pissed off and bent out of shape! Good times, guys, thanks! "Self absorbed", "grade A ASSHOLE", fantastic! I'm sure you can do better though, come on! Keep em coming, this is fun! I wonder what else I can say to get all your little internet panties in a bunch?....


    congrats, you have just completely alienated yourself

    too bad, because this is the best place to score an extra 10c ticket

    not too bright.

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