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Upper Darby Show at Tower Theater 6/11 & 6/12

elle74elle74 NJ Posts: 58
edited June 2009 in Given To Fly (live)
Hey Guys!! I'm super excited to be blessed enough to get to see Eddie yet AGAIN for round II of his solo tour! Does anyone have any ideas on the fastest/easiest/cheapest way to get from Philly (The Marriott Philadelphia Downtown to be exact) on Market Street. There is no direct route and I guess a cab would be OK, but I was hoping to get some expert advice. They don't make it as easy as Jersey and NYC!! Thanks!! :D
Shows: * Jones Beach Music Theatre - Aug 24, 2000 * Madison Square Garden - Jul 09, 2003 * PNC Bank Arts Center - Jul 14, 2003 * Continental Arena - Jun 01, 2006 * Susquehanna Bank Center - Jun 20, 2008 * Madison Square Garden - Jun 25, 2008 * Philadelphia Spectrum - Oct 27, 2009 * Philadelphia Spectrum - Oct 28, 2009 * Philadelphia Spectrum - Oct 30, 2009 * Philadelphia Spectrum - Oct 31, 2009 * The Prudential Center - May 18, 2010 * Madison Square Garden - May 20, 2010 * Madison Square Garden - May 21, 2010 * Philadelphia, PA Made in America Sept 2, 2012 * Barclays Center - Oct 19, 2013 * Barclays Center - Oct 20, 2013
EV Solo Shows: * NJPAC Newark, New Jersey - 08/07/2008 * Tower Theater Upper Darby, Pennsylvania - 06/12/2009 * Lyric Opera House, Baltimore, Maryland - 06/14/2009 * Beacon Theatre, New York, New York - 6/21/2011 * Beacon Theatre, New York, New York - 6/22/2011 * Tower Theater Upper Darby, Pennsylvania - 6/25/2011 *
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  • PJ in phillyPJ in philly Posts: 4
    If you are willing to go underground and experience the subway, The Market Frankford EL drops you off at the Tower Theater at the 69th St terminal. Round trip is less than $5 and is the quickest way to get there in my opinion. You can pick up the train at 13th and Market.
  • elle74elle74 NJ Posts: 58
    Thanks for the info! Such a great help! ;)
    Shows: * Jones Beach Music Theatre - Aug 24, 2000 * Madison Square Garden - Jul 09, 2003 * PNC Bank Arts Center - Jul 14, 2003 * Continental Arena - Jun 01, 2006 * Susquehanna Bank Center - Jun 20, 2008 * Madison Square Garden - Jun 25, 2008 * Philadelphia Spectrum - Oct 27, 2009 * Philadelphia Spectrum - Oct 28, 2009 * Philadelphia Spectrum - Oct 30, 2009 * Philadelphia Spectrum - Oct 31, 2009 * The Prudential Center - May 18, 2010 * Madison Square Garden - May 20, 2010 * Madison Square Garden - May 21, 2010 * Philadelphia, PA Made in America Sept 2, 2012 * Barclays Center - Oct 19, 2013 * Barclays Center - Oct 20, 2013
    EV Solo Shows: * NJPAC Newark, New Jersey - 08/07/2008 * Tower Theater Upper Darby, Pennsylvania - 06/12/2009 * Lyric Opera House, Baltimore, Maryland - 06/14/2009 * Beacon Theatre, New York, New York - 6/21/2011 * Beacon Theatre, New York, New York - 6/22/2011 * Tower Theater Upper Darby, Pennsylvania - 6/25/2011 *
  • BoltOfLightnin'BoltOfLightnin' South Jersey Posts: 708
    is anyone taking the PATCO speedline into Philly, then the subway? i HATE driving in the city but i'm a little nervous about coming home via public transportation...(i'm taking my 13 yo daughter w/me!)
    No time to be void or save up on life...you've got to spend it all.
  • mookie9999mookie9999 Posts: 4,677
    PJ in philly wrote:
    If you are willing to go underground and experience the subway, The Market Frankford EL drops you off at the Tower Theater at the 69th St terminal. Round trip is less than $5 and is the quickest way to get there in my opinion. You can pick up the train at 13th and Market.
    That sounds perfect! Few more ?'S, how long is the ride to the venue, how often does the el run, how late at night does it run, and how far is the venue from the 69th st stop? Thanks for all of your help!
    "The leads are weak!"

    "The leads are weak? Fuckin' leads are weak? You're Weak! I've Been in this business 15 years"

    "What's your name?"

    "FUCK YOU! THAT"S MY NAME!"
  • blacknapkinsblacknapkins Posts: 2,177
    mookie9999 wrote:
    PJ in philly wrote:
    If you are willing to go underground and experience the subway, The Market Frankford EL drops you off at the Tower Theater at the 69th St terminal. Round trip is less than $5 and is the quickest way to get there in my opinion. You can pick up the train at 13th and Market.
    That sounds perfect! Few more ?'S, how long is the ride to the venue, how often does the el run, how late at night does it run, and how far is the venue from the 69th st stop? Thanks for all of your help!

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  • PJ in phillyPJ in philly Posts: 4
    the venue is less than a block from the 69th st stop. the last train back to center city leaves just after midnight from 69th st. they run every 15 mins or so. have fun. enjoy the show.
  • WeBelongTogetherWeBelongTogether Posts: 340
    will the subway back to center city at 12:00 be safe? i know west philly ain't got the best reputation these days...
    Camden - 5/28/06; Camden - 6/20/08; MSG - 6/25/08; Newark - (Ed Solo) 8/7/08; Philly - (Ed Solo) 6/12/09; Philly - 10/30/09; Philly - 10/31/09; Newark - 5/18/10; MSG - 5/20/10; MSG - 5/21/10
  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,285
    WeBelongTogether wrote:
    will the subway back to center city at 12:00 be safe? i know west philly ain't got the best reputation these days...

    I think so. Just because there should be other people from the show on the same train. You should be alright, but it's always good to be on your toes.
  • WeBelongTogetherWeBelongTogether Posts: 340
    Thanks!

    On another note, can you get to Upper Darby from the subway line (Market-Frankfurt line) from 30th street station??? And does anyone know if parking at 30th street station is open 24 hours???
    Camden - 5/28/06; Camden - 6/20/08; MSG - 6/25/08; Newark - (Ed Solo) 8/7/08; Philly - (Ed Solo) 6/12/09; Philly - 10/30/09; Philly - 10/31/09; Newark - 5/18/10; MSG - 5/20/10; MSG - 5/21/10
  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,285
    WeBelongTogether wrote:
    Thanks!

    On another note, can you get to Upper Darby from the subway line (Market-Frankfurt line) from 30th street station??? And does anyone know if parking at 30th street station is open 24 hours???

    Don't know about the parking since I've never had to do that. And yes you can pick up the EL from there. Go to www.septa.org and you can plan out your trip.
  • WeBelongTogetherWeBelongTogether Posts: 340
    Thanks!

    How close is the Tower to the subway station at 69th street?
    Camden - 5/28/06; Camden - 6/20/08; MSG - 6/25/08; Newark - (Ed Solo) 8/7/08; Philly - (Ed Solo) 6/12/09; Philly - 10/30/09; Philly - 10/31/09; Newark - 5/18/10; MSG - 5/20/10; MSG - 5/21/10
  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,285
    WeBelongTogether wrote:
    Thanks!

    How close is the Tower to the subway station at 69th street?

    Right across the street. When you come out the terminal, just walk up about half a block on 69th St.
  • WeBelongTogetherWeBelongTogether Posts: 340
    you are the man!!!

    by the way, what time does Liam take the stage? and then what time does Ed take the stage?
    Camden - 5/28/06; Camden - 6/20/08; MSG - 6/25/08; Newark - (Ed Solo) 8/7/08; Philly - (Ed Solo) 6/12/09; Philly - 10/30/09; Philly - 10/31/09; Newark - 5/18/10; MSG - 5/20/10; MSG - 5/21/10
  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,285
    WeBelongTogether wrote:
    you are the man!!!

    by the way, what time does Liam take the stage? and then what time does Ed take the stage?

    Figure Liam goes on around 730 and ed around 830.
  • WeBelongTogetherWeBelongTogether Posts: 340
    is there a time you need to pick up 10c tix by?

    how bout a place to grab a cold beer?
    Camden - 5/28/06; Camden - 6/20/08; MSG - 6/25/08; Newark - (Ed Solo) 8/7/08; Philly - (Ed Solo) 6/12/09; Philly - 10/30/09; Philly - 10/31/09; Newark - 5/18/10; MSG - 5/20/10; MSG - 5/21/10
  • mookie9999mookie9999 Posts: 4,677
    Thanks for all the helpful info! Getting to the venue on the El couldn't have been easier! It was great hanging with a couple of West Philly locals at the dive bar Cheers! Felt safe at all times.Great crowd/venue/people! Thanks Philly!
    "The leads are weak!"

    "The leads are weak? Fuckin' leads are weak? You're Weak! I've Been in this business 15 years"

    "What's your name?"

    "FUCK YOU! THAT"S MY NAME!"
  • Ryan_WFCRyan_WFC Posts: 1,351
    mookie9999 wrote:
    It was great hanging with a couple of West Philly locals at the dive bar Cheers!

    I had one there too! Vodka tonic strong as hell... :D
    "They said ... timing was everything
    made him ... want to be everywhere
    there's a ... lot to be said for nowhere."
  • mookie9999mookie9999 Posts: 4,677
    Ryan_WFC wrote:
    mookie9999 wrote:
    It was great hanging with a couple of West Philly locals at the dive bar Cheers!

    I had one there too! Vodka tonic strong as hell... :D


    No shit! My gf and I each had a Janeson's and diet and HOLY SHIT was it strong! Not to mention only $10 for both! NYC needs a Cheers!!!!
    "The leads are weak!"

    "The leads are weak? Fuckin' leads are weak? You're Weak! I've Been in this business 15 years"

    "What's your name?"

    "FUCK YOU! THAT"S MY NAME!"
  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,285
    You guys hit up Cheers eh? Good for you guys.
  • Ryan_WFCRyan_WFC Posts: 1,351
    Jearlpam0925 wrote:
    You guys hit up Cheers eh? Good for you guys.

    The smoke in the Waterford got overwhelming, so I went to talk a walk and kind of stumbled upon Cheers.

    Neither bar had the Phils game on. WTF :)
    "They said ... timing was everything
    made him ... want to be everywhere
    there's a ... lot to be said for nowhere."
  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,285
    Ryan_WFC wrote:
    Jearlpam0925 wrote:
    You guys hit up Cheers eh? Good for you guys.

    The smoke in the Waterford got overwhelming, so I went to talk a walk and kind of stumbled upon Cheers.

    Neither bar had the Phils game on. WTF :)

    Maybe they didn't have cable. I really wouldn't be surprised.
  • WeBelongTogetherWeBelongTogether Posts: 340
    WeBelongTogether wrote:
    is there a time you need to pick up 10c tix by?

    how bout a place to grab a cold beer?

    Can i pick up 10c tix minutes before Ed takes the stage?
    Camden - 5/28/06; Camden - 6/20/08; MSG - 6/25/08; Newark - (Ed Solo) 8/7/08; Philly - (Ed Solo) 6/12/09; Philly - 10/30/09; Philly - 10/31/09; Newark - 5/18/10; MSG - 5/20/10; MSG - 5/21/10
  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,285
    WeBelongTogether wrote:
    WeBelongTogether wrote:
    is there a time you need to pick up 10c tix by?

    how bout a place to grab a cold beer?

    Can i pick up 10c tix minutes before Ed takes the stage?

    I don't know. I would look into calling the Tower and getting in touch with someone just in case.
  • Sharon_Hearts_PJSharon_Hearts_PJ Bristol, PA Posts: 1,383
    WeBelongTogether wrote:
    WeBelongTogether wrote:
    is there a time you need to pick up 10c tix by?

    how bout a place to grab a cold beer?

    Can i pick up 10c tix minutes before Ed takes the stage?
    I thought I remembered reading something about them needing to be picked up before the opener finishes his set. Could be wrong about this, however.

    Why would you even want to wait that long? Leave work early! Fuck it! It's Friday!!!
    *Rock and/or Roll!*
  • justinschanz1982justinschanz1982 Posts: 395
    We are staying at the Quality Inn Philly Airport and it is about 9 miles from us. Despite people saying parking is horrible, we found a lot about 2 blocks up if you go to the tower theater (on right) and make a left. It is $4.

    Mapquest provided pretty accurate directions.
  • WeBelongTogetherWeBelongTogether Posts: 340
    Sharon_Hearts_PJ wrote:
    WeBelongTogether wrote:
    WeBelongTogether wrote:
    is there a time you need to pick up 10c tix by?

    how bout a place to grab a cold beer?

    Can i pick up 10c tix minutes before Ed takes the stage?
    I thought I remembered reading something about them needing to be picked up before the opener finishes his set. Could be wrong about this, however.

    Why would you even want to wait that long? Leave work early! Fuck it! It's Friday!!!

    I pray this is inaccurate. So - if you don't make it in time for Liam, you simply can't get your paid-for 10c tix?
    Camden - 5/28/06; Camden - 6/20/08; MSG - 6/25/08; Newark - (Ed Solo) 8/7/08; Philly - (Ed Solo) 6/12/09; Philly - 10/30/09; Philly - 10/31/09; Newark - 5/18/10; MSG - 5/20/10; MSG - 5/21/10
  • Sharon_Hearts_PJSharon_Hearts_PJ Bristol, PA Posts: 1,383
    WeBelongTogether wrote:

    I pray this is inaccurate. So - if you don't make it in time for Liam, you simply can't get your paid-for 10c tix?
    Like I said, I could be wrong. And as others have suggested, try calling the venue to find out for sure. But again, why wouldn't you want to get there in time to see the opening act? 10 minutes prior to Ed's set is just cutting it close, IMO.
    *Rock and/or Roll!*
  • kry211kry211 Posts: 24
    anyone know if you are allowed to bring in a backpack?
    taking the train in from out of town and have to carry it with me
    this opera is as lousy as it is brilliant
  • WeBelongTogetherWeBelongTogether Posts: 340
    Cool.

    Its not like I WANT to cut it close. I'm coming from NYC, and really can't leave work too early. So i've sucked it up to pay for an amtrak that will get me in to center city at around 6:30. will be at the venue in plenty of time now! :lol:
    Camden - 5/28/06; Camden - 6/20/08; MSG - 6/25/08; Newark - (Ed Solo) 8/7/08; Philly - (Ed Solo) 6/12/09; Philly - 10/30/09; Philly - 10/31/09; Newark - 5/18/10; MSG - 5/20/10; MSG - 5/21/10
  • Sharon_Hearts_PJSharon_Hearts_PJ Bristol, PA Posts: 1,383
    kry211 wrote:
    anyone know if you are allowed to bring in a backpack?
    taking the train in from out of town and have to carry it with me
    Just be prepared to have it thoroughly searched. No cameras allowed.
    *Rock and/or Roll!*
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