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DirtyGinNYDirtyGinNY Posts: 36
edited March 2010 in The Porch
Since I was shut out yesterday, I'll be trying on Saturday. Any suggestions? whats the layout like? Is the 300 tier awful?? any comments or suggestions welcome. Thx
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  • pjsteelerfanpjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,904
    Just get in, once the shows starts, it won't matter
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  • uskidsknowuskidsknow Posts: 143
    Aside from being a NYC-snob, I can objectively say that MSG is one of the best venues in the world I've been in (which is many). It's like a typical arena setup but as a bowl, so there really are not any bad seats. The 300 level sections aren't super high and provide a great view of the stage.
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  • scoob1057scoob1057 Posts: 94
    pjsteelerfan wrote:
    Just get in, once the shows starts, it won't matter

    Right on I have sat in the second row in Philly and back in no where land, a show is greaet anywhere
  • xavier mcdanielxavier mcdaniel Somewhere in NYC Posts: 9,367
    300 is the second-highest level at MSG. I sat in section 335 for night 2 in 2008 on Ticketmaster seats and that is the equal to sitting center ice at a Ranger game and had no problem with the sound or seeing the band.
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  • littlewingfridayslittlewingfridays Posts: 242
    I didnt like the 400's very much(horrible sound for me), the 300's werent bad at all, 200's sounded even better.
    Good Luck
  • hrd2imgnhrd2imgn Southwest Burbs of Chicago Posts: 4,909
    seeing them at the Garden will be amazing no matter where you sit, but try not to get the behind the stage tickets. ed does turn from time to time, but who wants to see all the backs of their heads other than prison sodimists?
  • rick1zoo2rick1zoo2 between a rock and a dumb place Posts: 12,632
    select "Best Available" and take the first thing that comes up. That will be the only chance you get on Saturday.
  • vedder_soupvedder_soup Posts: 5,861
    i was front row of the 200's about half way back in 08 for both shows
    it was fine there.
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  • drew0drew0 Posts: 943
    You won't really care where you're at. The building literally SHAKES there is so much energy in there. I'd sit under a fucking seat if I could.

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  • joebotjoebot Posts: 372
    My 2 cents from a life long msg goer:
    While I agree its a special place to see a show and its PJ so its a no lose but lets not say the 400's are even decent. They suck but its PJ so getting in the building will be enough.
  • DDowning21NJDDowning21NJ Posts: 106
    the layout is stacked upon eachother in the 100 - 300's so you'll be able to see everything from there but in the 400's (blueseats) the people on the stage tend to look small but the sound is still great. which matters most of all :D
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  • washedinblack91washedinblack91 Posts: 3,078
    hrd2imgn wrote:
    seeing them at the Garden will be amazing no matter where you sit, but try not to get the behind the stage tickets. ed does turn from time to time, but who wants to see all the backs of their heads other than prison sodimists?
    actually i've sat from behind and it was pretty cool. i was closer than what i got the night before with my 10c seats plus ed and whoever kind of dance around a lot so it's not as bad as i thought it would be. i actually got an offer to trade tickets with someone who was in section 5 of the floor.
    also, i've sometimes gotten better seats when not clicking "best available" because the best available is subjective. TM's best available was all the way in the back but when i pressed a specific section i got better (to me) tickets.
    but remember, there will always be a spare so don't stress out too much ;)
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  • joeybucketsjoeybuckets Posts: 511
    hrd2imgn wrote:
    seeing them at the Garden will be amazing no matter where you sit, but try not to get the behind the stage tickets. ed does turn from time to time, but who wants to see all the backs of their heads other than prison sodimists?

    i sat behind the stage in 2008 at msg 1 in the nosebleeds, it did suck bigtime, he only turned around to play last kiss if i remember correctly
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  • samjamsamjam New York Posts: 9,283
    I think 300s and down are just fine.
    The discrepancy between the 100s & the 200s and then the 200s & the 300s really isn't much
    The distance from the 300s to the 400s, however, is bigger.

    Sitting in the 300s isn't all that bad, especially if you get side stage.
    I was section 309, 4th row for Muse and the seats were just fine!!
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  • TD-2243TD-2243 Posts: 103
    There is no bad seat at MSG. There are only better ones. If you can get in, you'll be happy.
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  • MudfestMudfest Posts: 1,025
    I sat in the 300s for the last PJ show there and they were good

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  • FastrichieFastrichie Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 917
    I used to have Ranger season tickets in section 409. I could see everything. There are no bad seats there. Much better than the high seats at the spectrum or fleet center.
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  • PJforLifePJforLife Posts: 13
    Go to ticketmaster's website, or somewhere on the internet & print up a seating chart b4 you order...
    Also, in my experience the lower number quantity of tickets you put in for, the "better" the seats will be.
    I place my order for a single ticket, & always get a better seat than when I put in for a pair or more...

    P.S.- I've seen them multiple times (4-5) at the Garden, always in a different location, from on the floor, to behind the stage, to up in the 400's, it has ALWAYS been an unforgettable experience!!! I guess that also depends on the person, so feel free to Create an Unforgettable experience :)

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  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,721
    i would kill for see them again in MSG...its one of the best places in the world to see pj live..i saw them from 225 night 1 and 119 section night 2..i had tix for 309 as well and went to the seat before the show to see the view..was great!!! so just get a ticket...
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  • memememe Posts: 4,695
    DirtyGinNY wrote:
    Since I was shut out yesterday, I'll be trying on Saturday. Any suggestions? whats the layout like? Is the 300 tier awful?? any comments or suggestions welcome. Thx

    I was in the 300s for MSG1 in 2008. Sound is fine, you get to see the crazy floor moving. I had a blast and you will, too :)
    ... and the will to show I will always be better than before.
  • neilybabes86neilybabes86 Posts: 16,057
    the 400's are a waste for a concert


    try for 200's or better
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  • JaneNYJaneNY Posts: 4,438
    I think the person who said grab 'best available' immediately when the tickets come up for sale is probably right, but in terms of preference, I think its better to be at a higher level, but closer to the stage, than a lower level and further away, just my preference.
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  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 95,073
    rick1zoo2 wrote:
    select "Best Available" and take the first thing that comes up. That will be the only chance you get on Saturday.
  • teemanteeman Posts: 337
    TD-2243 wrote:
    There is no bad seat at MSG. There are only better ones. If you can get in, you'll be happy.

    +1
  • rick1zoo2rick1zoo2 between a rock and a dumb place Posts: 12,632
    samjam wrote:
    I think 300s and down are just fine.
    The discrepancy between the 100s & the 200s and then the 200s & the 300s really isn't much
    The distance from the 300s to the 400s, however, is bigger.

    Sitting in the 300s isn't all that bad, especially if you get side stage.
    I was section 309, 4th row for Muse and the seats were just fine!!


    that Muse show was fantastic! I was in section 103 - very good view.
  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 13,792
    you dont want to be in the 400s-they are far away
    and you want to be in in front of the speakers
    the sound is not good on the sides

    other than that-300s are fine
  • jwagnerjwagner Posts: 435
    Don't know about the 300 section, but I've been to the venue several times, and it's a fantastic place to see a show, with a great view from any seat. Has always sounded good in there every time I've gone...only saw PJ once there, in 1998 (first night) and they made that big place feel like an intimate theater gig...really great. Hope you get there! I'll be there on the 21st, can't freaking wait!
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  • StoneVedder_10StoneVedder_10 Posts: 146
    the 400's behind the stage is ok if u don't mind seeing the backs of the bandmates. but it really doesn't matter once you're in there. 2003 MSG was like a big campfire sing-a-long. enjoy the show!!! :thumbup:
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  • DC61190DC61190 Posts: 24
    I've been to 6 PJ shows at the Garden and some seats are better than others, but if you get any seat at all on Sat grab it! Just being in the building will be a miracle. Ed makes a point of connecting to the whole croud at one point or another during the show. I've been to 14 PJ shows and in my ticket-getting adventures I once got 9th row at Jones Beach. But back to MSG - the 300 level seats are not bad if they're on the sides. 300 level facing the stage is pretty far away. But no matter, just get in. Good luck!
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  • AmentsChickAmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    hrd2imgn wrote:
    , but who wants to see all the backs of their heads other than prison sodimists?
    :lol::lol:
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