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Euro fans - help please (2010 tour)

DM44143DM44143 Posts: 74
edited December 2009 in Given To Fly (live)
The PJ 06 tour I caught shows in Paris and Marseille France. My main perrogative was to spend a couple of weeks in Europe and catch a couple of shows while I was there. I am hoping to do that again this tour as 06 was a blast. Paris and Marseille were simple to get to because they were in the city. Most festivals (at least in the States)seem to be outside of the city and transporation and language barriers become more problematic.

I would probably be hitting 1 or 2 of these shows...
27-June Nijmegen, Holland Rock In Park Festival
30-June * Berlin, Germany Wuhlheide
1-July Gydnia, Poland Heineken Open'er Festival
4-July Werchter, Belgium Rock Werchter Festival
6-July ** TBD TBD
9-July Bilbao, Spain BBK Live Festival
10-July Oeiras, Portugal Optimus Alive Festival

Which shows would you recommend hitting that would be accessible and also the best atmosphere? Also, any rumors on the 6th? I assume it would be PJ only since it's a Tuesday.

Thank you
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  • Afro DeveloperAfro Developer Posts: 3
    Even though I stay in London I've decided to go to Berlin. I don't want to go to a festival where the crowd is there to be entertained. I want to be amongst a crowd that's there to give and to show there appreciation i.e. a PJ only show. If you haven't done so already I recommend you check out the venue in Berlin (Wuhlheide). As well as an excuse to visit a country I've had my heart set on for some time the chance to attend what looks like one cool and unique venue is to much to miss.

    For my recommendations;

    Belfast, Dublin and Berlin!!
  • TeddyledbetterTeddyledbetter Seattle, WA Posts: 474
    I'm coming over from Chicago-- Fly into AMS)
    I have tickets for Nijmegen and Berlin; planning on Gdynia as well.
    Never been to Europe and I'm trying to figure out the best means to travel from place to place.
    Eurorail perhaps?
    I would be very grateful if anyone had any travel tips or suggestions? Ideas for lodging?
    I had heard in the past there has been a group on a bus or something along that lines?
    I'd love to join up with that group if possible.
    Trying to keep a pretty slim budget so I'd be happy to share with anyone if the opportunity presents itself.
    Please drop me a note if you can help!
  • goofyfoot88goofyfoot88 Posts: 17
    Man,Berlin is amazing.Beautiful city with amazing nightlife.Maybe a little expensive but well worth the price!!!!! :D
    Bonnaroo 08,Tampa 08,Kissimmee 04,Tampa 03,House of Blues 03,Tampa 00,W.Palm Beach 00,W.Palm Beach 00,Ft.Lauderdale 96,St.Pete 94,Orlando 92,Jannus Landing 92.
  • MRockcriticMRockcritic Posts: 9
    I saw a report about Berlin on Tv and it really seems to be the place to be ... even if I live in France, I think Berlin is the best (and non-festival) date to see them !
  • HinnHinn Posts: 1,517
    The Nijmegen venue is really easily accessible- free shuttle bus there from the train station, and Netherlands has an amazingly efficient train network so if you're not staying in Nijmegen, you'll still have no problems getting to and from the venue. As an Aussie, I gotta say, the Dutch speak better English than I do. The venue itself is in a pretty nice park...

    But not as nice as Wulheide. Others have already talked about the merits of Berlin. I've found that the Dutch do speak better English than the Berlin locals.

    Poland is comparatively a lot cheaper. I found that it was harder to communicate with the locals when I was in Chorzow/Katowice, but maybe it'll be different in Gdynia.

    Werchter is a free shuttle bus ride from Leuven, home of the crappiest of Belgian beers, Stella Artois. I love Werchter. My favourite festival. Everyone is so chilled out. The Flemish Belgians, like their Dutch cousins, speak English really well. Stick a Dutch guy and a Scot in front of me and I'll understand the Dutch guy more.

    Don't know enough about the other places. The TBD is Arras, a French festival in a town square.
    115 bucks for half a haircut by a novice? I want my money back!
  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,721
    1 FOR SURE BERLIN
    After that choose one of the south..6th(probably Italy)-9th Spain- 10th Portugal
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • DM44143DM44143 Posts: 74
    Thanks for the ideas! The venue in Berlin looks pretty cool and a PJ only show would be my preferred choice. I will figure the logistics with work, etc and see a few of you at a show(s).
  • MoemaiMoemai The Netherlands Posts: 329
    Hinn wrote:
    The Nijmegen venue is really easily accessible- free shuttle bus there from the train station, and Netherlands has an amazingly efficient train network so if you're not staying in Nijmegen, you'll still have no problems getting to and from the venue. As an Aussie, I gotta say, the Dutch speak better English than I do. The venue itself is in a pretty nice park...

    But not as nice as Wulheide. Others have already talked about the merits of Berlin. I've found that the Dutch do speak better English than the Berlin locals.

    Poland is comparatively a lot cheaper. I found that it was harder to communicate with the locals when I was in Chorzow/Katowice, but maybe it'll be different in Gdynia.

    Werchter is a free shuttle bus ride from Leuven, home of the crappiest of Belgian beers, Stella Artois. I love Werchter. My favourite festival. Everyone is so chilled out. The Flemish Belgians, like their Dutch cousins, speak English really well. Stick a Dutch guy and a Scot in front of me and I'll understand the Dutch guy more.

    Don't know enough about the other places. The TBD is Arras, a French festival in a town square.
    you should move to 'dutchland' :p

    haha my english is ok, but not that good
    and you are right about germans, even if they know how to speak english (even if they are in the netherlands), they refuse to speak it:D (sorry laura:p :lol: )
  • Hub.Hub. Posts: 1,990
    On the contrary, French people, even if they wanted to, don't speak English. :mrgreen:
    http://zarofflegroupe.free.fr/indexA.htm
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/ZaRoFF/95885951739?created#!/profile.php?id=100001560978213
  • MoemaiMoemai The Netherlands Posts: 329
    welll je parle un petit peu francais :lol:
    bonjour, ca va?
    ca va bien
    omelet du fromage (i know its au):D
  • Hub.Hub. Posts: 1,990
    That's all you need to know if you want to survive in France. :lol:
    http://zarofflegroupe.free.fr/indexA.htm
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/ZaRoFF/95885951739?created#!/profile.php?id=100001560978213
  • ChrisileinChrisilein Vienna/Austria Posts: 3,905
    Your first choice should definately be BERLIN!! If you miss that, you haven't seen the best!!
    up here in my tree in Vienna
    2006: Vienna 2009: Berlin 2010: London ~ Berlin 2012: Amsterdam 1+2 ~ Werchter ~ Arras ~ Berlin 1+2
    2014: Milano ~ Trieste ~ Vienna ~ Berlin 2018: Padova ~ Rome 2022: Budapest ~ Vienna
    EV London/Hammersmith 2012
    EV Berlin/Zitadelle 2017
  • MoemaiMoemai The Netherlands Posts: 329
    Hub. wrote:
    That's all you need to know if you want to survive in France. :lol:
    je voudrais een petit pain sil vous plait
    :D:D:D
  • Hub.Hub. Posts: 1,990
    Et un camembert. :mrgreen:
    http://zarofflegroupe.free.fr/indexA.htm
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/ZaRoFF/95885951739?created#!/profile.php?id=100001560978213
  • MoemaiMoemai The Netherlands Posts: 329
    non, je deteste camembert, je prefere brie sur mon pain:D
    merci!
  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,721
    Voul les vous cou chez avec moi?
    ALL I NEED TO KNOW IN FRANCE :lol:
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • Hub.Hub. Posts: 1,990
    :lol:
    http://zarofflegroupe.free.fr/indexA.htm
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/ZaRoFF/95885951739?created#!/profile.php?id=100001560978213
  • MoemaiMoemai The Netherlands Posts: 329
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    Voul les vous cou chez avec moi?
    ALL I NEED TO KNOW IN FRANCE :lol:
    :lol: sex between father and daughter is EVEN in FRANCE not ALLOWED DIMITRIS!!
  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,721
    Moemai wrote:
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    Voul les vous cou chez avec moi?
    ALL I NEED TO KNOW IN FRANCE :lol:
    :lol: sex between father and daughter is EVEN in FRANCE not ALLOWED DIMITRIS!!
    who asked u?? :lol::lol:
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • MoemaiMoemai The Netherlands Posts: 329
    you just did in french:p
  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,721
    Moemai wrote:
    you just did in french:p
    was for general sales,not 10c.. :lol::lol:
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • lastexitlondonlastexitlondon Posts: 14,282
    nijmegen was great last time, got to love the dutch,great people, i wish i was dutch :D
    brixton 93
    astoria 06
    albany 06
    hartford 06
    reading 06
    barcelona 06
    paris 06
    wembley 07
    dusseldorf 07
    nijmegen 07

    this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,721
    lastexitlondon wrote:
    nijmegen was great last time, got to love the dutch,great people, i wish i was dutch :D
    +1
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • emmepiemmepi Posts: 3
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    After that choose one of the south..6th(probably Italy)

    we hope....sperem!
    If I had known then what I know now....
  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,721
    jana wrote:
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    After that choose one of the south..6th(probably Italy)

    we hope....sperem!
    ;)
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • emmepiemmepi Posts: 3
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    jana wrote:
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    After that choose one of the south..6th(probably Italy)

    we hope....sperem!
    ;)

    <3
    If I had known then what I know now....
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