They won't let you stand on the stairs at SBE, so the lack of a sloped floor becomes more of an issue.
Saw the Derek Trucks Band there back in April and there were people stood on the stairs all through that one, gig was a sell out apparently, but seemed plenty of room to move about. Of course, if you stand by the top of the stairs you get a line of sight across the top of the crowd on the floor below and easy access to the bar.
The secret to a happy ending is knowing when to roll the credits
14 days people!! I'm still not sleeping, fuck know what I'll be like the night before...
its going to be awesome. fortnight to go.
No support band really intrigues me? an extended set? a vedder solo to open?
oh goose pimples thinking about it
There was no support band at the Astoria either, and it was 'just' a 'normal' PJ set. It's PJ in a 2,000 space theatre, it's going to be brilliant and you're going to have a great time. There probably won't be an extended set or an EV solo slot, but it will be one of the greatest gigs ever.
The more you expect from it, though, the greater the chance of you being disappointed by it. And if I read anyone coming on here after the gig saying they were disappointed with it I'll be fuming :evil:
14 days people!! I'm still not sleeping, fuck know what I'll be like the night before...
its going to be awesome. fortnight to go.
No support band really intrigues me? an extended set? a vedder solo to open?
oh goose pimples thinking about it
There was no support band at the Astoria either, and it was 'just' a 'normal' PJ set. It's PJ in a 2,000 space theatre, it's going to be brilliant and you're going to have a great time. There probably won't be an extended set or an EV solo slot, but it will be one of the greatest gigs ever.
The more you expect from it, though, the greater the chance of you being disappointed by it. And if I read anyone coming on here after the gig saying they were disappointed with it I'll be fuming :evil:
Oh yeah i know that, look there is no way on gods earth I will ever find myself walking out of a PJ show disappointed, I dont see how that can happen. really i dont. I find that extremely baffling. Someone was on here recently saying that they thought the wembley show in 07 was shit, and that they the band looked uniterested. That was bizarre, Vedder climbing the speaker stacks during an extended Porch, and going nuts sure looked like a bored man to me
No I'll take an hour, and enjoy it all the same. But the thought of a small preset is exciting too....who knows, hell they have been known to it many a time, and look at the gorge for an example of that.
I even wondered about the Berlin early entry but came to the same conclusion as you, that means nothingn really, except a little chance to get that little bit closer as a perk of our memberships.
There was no support band at the Astoria either, and it was 'just' a 'normal' PJ set. It's PJ in a 2,000 space theatre, it's going to be brilliant and you're going to have a great time. There probably won't be an extended set or an EV solo slot, but it will be one of the greatest gigs ever.
Yeah but the Astoria show had no support to offset the earlier finish because they had the G-A-Y club thing afterwards. I wouldn't be surprised at all if we get an extended set or some EV solo before hand - maybe wishful thinking though!
I'd like to think we'll get a long set, but if we do it'll be because they'll start earlier. I've seen a few shows at SBE and they're always very hot on curfew not being broken. Where a band has been partway through a song they've been allowed to finish but not start another one once 11pm has passed. As doors opening is 6:30 I can see PJ starting at 8-8:15 to fit in a longer set.
The secret to a happy ending is knowing when to roll the credits
I'd like to think we'll get a long set, but if we do it'll be because they'll start earlier. I've seen a few shows at SBE and they're always very hot on curfew not being broken. Where a band has been partway through a song they've been allowed to finish but not start another one once 11pm has passed. As doors opening is 6:30 I can see PJ starting at 8-8:15 to fit in a longer set.
So, shall update the roll call thread, see who's going and maybe arrange a meeting before in a local boozer?
Pub at 5pm for an hour or so, then pick up tickets at 6pm? Or are people just going straight to the venue?
I'd like to think we'll get a long set, but if we do it'll be because they'll start earlier. I've seen a few shows at SBE and they're always very hot on curfew not being broken. Where a band has been partway through a song they've been allowed to finish but not start another one once 11pm has passed. As doors opening is 6:30 I can see PJ starting at 8-8:15 to fit in a longer set.
So, shall update the roll call thread, see who's going and maybe arrange a meeting before in a local boozer?
Pub at 5pm for an hour or so, then pick up tickets at 6pm? Or are people just going straight to the venue?
I'll meet with anyone who's interested, but i wont be boozing, a long drive home I'm afraid.
and i'll also be looking to get in nice and early for a good spot.
There was no support band at the Astoria either, and it was 'just' a 'normal' PJ set. It's PJ in a 2,000 space theatre, it's going to be brilliant and you're going to have a great time. There probably won't be an extended set or an EV solo slot, but it will be one of the greatest gigs ever.
Yeah but the Astoria show had no support to offset the earlier finish because they had the G-A-Y club thing afterwards. I wouldn't be surprised at all if we get an extended set or some EV solo before hand - maybe wishful thinking though!
Maybe you will, what do I know really? It will be special with or without such bonuses though. Or at least, it will be for those who have a ticket :(
Sadly I'm not able to do any pub before the show, going to be fairly near the back as well as I probably won't get to SBE before 7pm by the time I've checked into hotel and caught the tube from Paddington. Though am considering gambling on the fact that they will be done by 11pm which would mean I can get the train back to Devon afterwards.
The secret to a happy ending is knowing when to roll the credits
I'd like to think we'll get a long set, but if we do it'll be because they'll start earlier. I've seen a few shows at SBE and they're always very hot on curfew not being broken. Where a band has been partway through a song they've been allowed to finish but not start another one once 11pm has passed. As doors opening is 6:30 I can see PJ starting at 8-8:15 to fit in a longer set.
So, shall update the roll call thread, see who's going and maybe arrange a meeting before in a local boozer?
Pub at 5pm for an hour or so, then pick up tickets at 6pm? Or are people just going straight to the venue?
there's a boozer (O'neills) right next door. There's also a Walkabout 2 doors down the other side but I hate the place. Several pubs all around the 'square' too.. SheBu is not somewhere you can die of thirst!
I'd like to think we'll get a long set, but if we do it'll be because they'll start earlier. I've seen a few shows at SBE and they're always very hot on curfew not being broken. Where a band has been partway through a song they've been allowed to finish but not start another one once 11pm has passed. As doors opening is 6:30 I can see PJ starting at 8-8:15 to fit in a longer set.
So, shall update the roll call thread, see who's going and maybe arrange a meeting before in a local boozer?
Pub at 5pm for an hour or so, then pick up tickets at 6pm? Or are people just going straight to the venue?
there's a boozer (O'neills) right next door. There's also a Walkabout 2 doors down the other side but I hate the place. Several pubs all around the 'square' too.. SheBu is not somewhere you can die of thirst!
Oooh that's good. My husband's travelling down with me, but not coming to the show so at least he can have a mini pub crawl
I'd like to think we'll get a long set, but if we do it'll be because they'll start earlier. I've seen a few shows at SBE and they're always very hot on curfew not being broken. Where a band has been partway through a song they've been allowed to finish but not start another one once 11pm has passed. As doors opening is 6:30 I can see PJ starting at 8-8:15 to fit in a longer set.
So, shall update the roll call thread, see who's going and maybe arrange a meeting before in a local boozer?
Pub at 5pm for an hour or so, then pick up tickets at 6pm? Or are people just going straight to the venue?
there's a boozer (O'neills) right next door. There's also a Walkabout 2 doors down the other side but I hate the place. Several pubs all around the 'square' too.. SheBu is not somewhere you can die of thirst!
I've never had a bad night in a walkabout..sure its expensive but its always a good laugh....
I've never had a bad night in a walkabout..sure its expensive but its always a good laugh....
I went to the Walkabout at Shepherd's Bush last year before I saw Stephen Lynch at SBE, at half five in the evening - I have never seen a room full of so many drunk people! I don't know if it was some sort of Australian national holiday, but it was absolute chaos! People were full on moshing at the bar, loads of people could barely stand up, people falling into you; needless to say we had one swift pint and hightailed it out of there!
I don't think anyone should expect an extended set or an EV solo set... but I think the chances of a EV set are fair. He's never played anything solo in europe, and a theatre setting is pretty much perfect. We still haven't had a single EV solo so maybe (just maybe) if Ed takes enough pity on us, we'll be lucky.
Paul
'06 - London, Dublin, Reading
'07 - Katowice, Wembley, Dusseldorf, Copenhagen, Nijmegen
'09 - London, Manchester, London
'12 - Manchester, Manchester, Berlin, Stockholm, Copenhagen
I've never had a bad night in a walkabout..sure its expensive but its always a good laugh....
I went to the Walkabout at Shepherd's Bush last year before I saw Stephen Lynch at SBE, at half five in the evening - I have never seen a room full of so many drunk people! I don't know if it was some sort of Australian national holiday, but it was absolute chaos! People were full on moshing at the bar, loads of people could barely stand up, people falling into you; needless to say we had one swift pint and hightailed it out of there!
this sounds like a normal day in walkabout near us
Best position if short and want a good view is the bottom of the right hand steps next to sound desk - there is a little ledge you can stand on.
Brilliant venue my 2nd favourite behind Brixton
Now it all comes down to numbers, now I'm glad that I have quit
Folks these days just don't do nothing simple for the love of it
I was going to drive in too, surely there is an NCP or something near?
Astoria Crew
Troubled souls unite, we got ourselves tonight...
Astoria, Dublin, Reading 06
Katowice, Wembley 07
SBE, Manchester, O2 09
Hyde Park 10
Manchester 1&2 12
This is just g'bye for now...
I was going to drive in too, surely there is an NCP or something near?
I don't drive so don't know how reliable this is but you could try Westfield shopping centre ... parking apparently open 8am-1am ... it's less than 10 minutes walk from the venue
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Saw the Derek Trucks Band there back in April and there were people stood on the stairs all through that one, gig was a sell out apparently, but seemed plenty of room to move about. Of course, if you stand by the top of the stairs you get a line of sight across the top of the crowd on the floor below and easy access to the bar.
its going to be awesome. fortnight to go.
No support band really intrigues me? an extended set? a vedder solo to open?
oh goose pimples thinking about it
Hi, did you get tix in the end, you seem excited....?
There was no support band at the Astoria either, and it was 'just' a 'normal' PJ set. It's PJ in a 2,000 space theatre, it's going to be brilliant and you're going to have a great time. There probably won't be an extended set or an EV solo slot, but it will be one of the greatest gigs ever.
The more you expect from it, though, the greater the chance of you being disappointed by it. And if I read anyone coming on here after the gig saying they were disappointed with it I'll be fuming :evil:
Oh yeah i know that, look there is no way on gods earth I will ever find myself walking out of a PJ show disappointed, I dont see how that can happen. really i dont. I find that extremely baffling. Someone was on here recently saying that they thought the wembley show in 07 was shit, and that they the band looked uniterested. That was bizarre, Vedder climbing the speaker stacks during an extended Porch, and going nuts sure looked like a bored man to me
No I'll take an hour, and enjoy it all the same. But the thought of a small preset is exciting too....who knows, hell they have been known to it many a time, and look at the gorge for an example of that.
I even wondered about the Berlin early entry but came to the same conclusion as you, that means nothingn really, except a little chance to get that little bit closer as a perk of our memberships.
Yes my friend, a very generous member on here hooked me up.....I owe her big time.
Yeah but the Astoria show had no support to offset the earlier finish because they had the G-A-Y club thing afterwards. I wouldn't be surprised at all if we get an extended set or some EV solo before hand - maybe wishful thinking though!
its going to be awesome. fortnight to go.
No support band really intrigues me? an extended set? a vedder solo to open?
oh goose pimples thinking about it[/quote]
Hi, did you get tix in the end, you seem excited....?[/quote]
Yes my friend, a very generous member on here hooked me up.....I owe her big time.[/quote]
Where there is a will there is a way. You deserve them for perseverence alone.
So, shall update the roll call thread, see who's going and maybe arrange a meeting before in a local boozer?
Pub at 5pm for an hour or so, then pick up tickets at 6pm? Or are people just going straight to the venue?
I'll meet with anyone who's interested, but i wont be boozing, a long drive home I'm afraid.
and i'll also be looking to get in nice and early for a good spot.
Maybe you will, what do I know really? It will be special with or without such bonuses though. Or at least, it will be for those who have a ticket :(
Oooh that's good. My husband's travelling down with me, but not coming to the show so at least he can have a mini pub crawl
I've never had a bad night in a walkabout..sure its expensive but its always a good laugh....
I went to the Walkabout at Shepherd's Bush last year before I saw Stephen Lynch at SBE, at half five in the evening - I have never seen a room full of so many drunk people! I don't know if it was some sort of Australian national holiday, but it was absolute chaos! People were full on moshing at the bar, loads of people could barely stand up, people falling into you; needless to say we had one swift pint and hightailed it out of there!
'06 - London, Dublin, Reading
'07 - Katowice, Wembley, Dusseldorf, Copenhagen, Nijmegen
'09 - London, Manchester, London
'12 - Manchester, Manchester, Berlin, Stockholm, Copenhagen
this sounds like a normal day in walkabout near us
one of the reasons I like it!!
I really hope he does... I would love to hear his solo stuff.
If it happens, great, bonus!
But I'm not expecting it.
I dunno, I kind of like to have some of my pint left in my glass when I walk away from the bar!
i see your point, its important to be as pissed as everyone in walkabout...i forgot that
Brilliant venue my 2nd favourite behind Brixton
Folks these days just don't do nothing simple for the love of it
It's Shepherds Bush for christ's sake.
anybody got any ideas,pretty please :oops:
Troubled souls unite, we got ourselves tonight...
Astoria, Dublin, Reading 06
Katowice, Wembley 07
SBE, Manchester, O2 09
Hyde Park 10
Manchester 1&2 12
This is just g'bye for now...
I don't drive so don't know how reliable this is but you could try Westfield shopping centre ... parking apparently open 8am-1am ... it's less than 10 minutes walk from the venue
http://uk.westfield.com/london/centre-information
http://uk.westfield.com/london/getting-there/car/
Up to 1 hour - FREE
Up to 2 hours - FREE
2 - 3 hours - £2
3 - 4 hours - £4
4 - 7 hours - £6
7 - 10 hours - £8
10 - 24 hours - £12