Has anyone with a low tc number ever won the lottery? By low I mean sub 130xxx.
I know of someone with a number slightly above 130XXX that won the lottery in Philly - but he won 10th row and figured out that his seats would have otherwise been in the 11th row
Are you saying that the lottery moved him BACKWARDS? If so, this was a concern of mine when they started this.
The 10C assured me that this would not happen when the lottery first started. If you have a seat in the fifth row, you will not be in the lottery for rows 9 & 10. At least that was their response to my question.
107 total First-Summerfest, Milwaukee '95 Most recent: 2018 Stadium shows: Seattle 2, Missoula, Fenway 1 and 2; 2022: Oakland 1 and 2
Also take into consideration that "friends" of the band get move up to the front row, making the chance of winning smaller...I won 1st row at Philly night 2, (I don't have a low number) and talking to the guys next to me, one of them were friends with EV and Jeff, and he mentioned that he preferred these seats than his "usual" sitting on the stage and that 10c must have noticed his name and "bumped him up". He also ended up with a set list among other things thrown out from the stage...
I have a decent #... got me 2nd row in Birmingham, 17th at Philly 4, but usually row 5-8 depending on the city. I like the lottery.
I lobbied hard for the hometown ticket system. Something like the system now but people from the city the show is in would get the rows 1-2 or whatever regardless of 10c number.
My number is in the 400s- but I DID win the lottery of sorts at Philly II. I was drinking in the hotel lobby with my wife prior to the show. Another couple came in and ordered drinks, he was wearing a PJ tee, so we began chatting about all things Pearl Jam. After a few more drinks, we all jumped on the train and headed to the show. Apparently my new PJ friend has a MUCH better 10C than me, as he was 4th row in front of Mike. My wife, being the wonderful person that she is, AND realizing my obsessive love for this band, convinced his wife to give her 4th row to me, and sit with her back in section 206. A pair of perfect strangers not more than 3 hours ago, had now given me the most amazing gift. Unbelievable show, unbelievable seats. I even got a pick from Mike. Thanks Dave!
Man, you need to teach that guy a lesson. You never wear the bands shirt that is playing to their show. Golden Rule of concerts.
Yeah, but if that guy wasn't wearing his PJ shirt, maybe SCMike wouldn't have been chatting him up in the lobby, and wouldn't have ended up with 4th row seats. Yanno?
Very true, Ms. Like. Although, truth be told, I was so happy to be in Philly for all 4 shows, that I was blabbing to anyone who would listen. As for the Golden Rule of Concerts, I actually concur; I like to wear my Citizen Dick shirt to PJ events!
Irvine Meadows - Sep 13, 1992
Tweeter Center - Jul 02, 2003
Tweeter Center - Jul 03, 2003
Tweeter Center - Jul 11, 2003
Fleet Center - Sep 28, 2004
Dodge Music Center - Jun 27, 2008
Tweeter Center - Jun 28, 2008
Tweeter Center - Jun 30, 2008
ALL FOUR 09 PHILLY SHOWS!!
I keep having this dream that i'm gonna win the lottery this time in KC or STL. I'm putting it in writing here so that if I do win, I have witnesses that I knew it all along.
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I keep having this dream that i'm gonna win the lottery this time in KC or STL. I'm putting it in writing here so that if I do win, I have witnesses that I knew it all along.
going to these shows from Tulsa, hope we both hit it. had 5th row in Little Rock and OKC, cant imagine any better. actually, yes I can. time will tell!!!
I just feel the absolute best seats in the house should be truely based on seniority. My number is decent, but not ultra low. I'm not one of the people who have been to 100 shows, but at the 20+ that I have been to, row 1 or 2 does have a different feel than row 8 or 10. They are all great seats, but still just doesn't seem right that someone could come in and join right before a tour announcement and win front row. Just my opinion.
When did the start the lottery? I'd like to figure out how many shows I am 0-fer. I'm probably at least 0-12. I think they should cross your name off the list once you win. (maybe you can win once for 1-2, and once for 9-10). Give the rest of us hope that if we keep going to concerts we will eventually win.
If I could sit in the front row, I could discreetly show Ed my "43 shows without Oceans" sign, and not block anyone's view. Then maybe the entire arena could benefit from hearing that rare gem!
I just feel the absolute best seats in the house should be truely based on seniority. My number is decent, but not ultra low. I'm not one of the people who have been to 100 shows, but at the 20+ that I have been to, row 1 or 2 does have a different feel than row 8 or 10. They are all great seats, but still just doesn't seem right that someone could come in and join right before a tour announcement and win front row. Just my opinion.
On the other hand, why give the same people the best seats night after night? They did nothing special except send $5 to the 10C, when some of us were too young. I begged my parents to let me join, but they thought it was a waste of money. That makes me no less of a fan. In a way I'm kinda glad my parents taught me how to be responsible with money.
I'm normally with you, I'm completely against redistribution of wealth, and think that if you work hard and earn something it shouldn't be taken from you and given to someone else. But, seeing as the low number members didn't really have to work to be given their number, and seeing as I get the short end of the stick on everything (i.e. glad I went to college to pay for everyone else's healthcare), I think it's time I see the benefit of socialism! Redistribute the seat wealth!
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BOS-9/28/04,9/29/04,6/28/08,6/30/08, 9/5/16, 9/7/16, 9/2/18
MTL-9/15/05, OTT-9/16/05
PHL-5/27/06,5/28/06,10/30/09,10/31/09
CHI-8/2/07,8/5/07,8/23/09,8/24/09
HTFD-6/27/08
ATX-10/4/09, 10/12/14
KC-5/3/2010,STL-5/4/2010
Bridge School-10/23/2010,10/24/2010
PJ20-9/3/2011,9/4/2011
OKC-11/16/13
SEA-12/6/13
TUL-10/8/14
Considering how much I ripped the lottery on here when it was first put into practice, I'm surprised they let me win once ... hehehe.
- 8/28/98
- 9/2/00
- 4/28/03, 5/3/03, 7/3/03, 7/5/03, 7/6/03, 7/9/03, 7/11/03, 7/12/03, 7/14/03
- 9/28/04, 9/29/04, 10/1/04, 10/2/04
- 9/11/05, 9/12/05, 9/13/05, 9/30/05, 10/1/05, 10/3/05
- 5/12/06, 5/13/06, 5/27/06, 5/28/06, 5/30/06, 6/1/06, 6/3/06, 6/23/06, 7/22/06, 7/23/06, 12/2/06, 12/9/06
- 8/2/07, 8/5/07
- 6/19/08, 6/20/08, 6/22/08, 6/24/08, 6/25/08, 6/27/08, 6/28/08, 6/30/08, 7/1/08
- 8/23/09, 8/24/09, 9/21/09, 9/22/09, 10/27/09, 10/28/09, 10/30/09, 10/31/09
- 5/15/10, 5/17/10, 5/18/10, 5/20/10, 5/21/10, 10/23/10, 10/24/10
- 9/11/11, 9/12/11
- 10/18/13, 10/21/13, 10/22/13, 11/30/13, 12/4/13
Most recent: 2018 Stadium shows: Seattle 2, Missoula, Fenway 1 and 2; 2022: Oakland 1 and 2
The 10C assured me that this would not happen when the lottery first started. If you have a seat in the fifth row, you will not be in the lottery for rows 9 & 10. At least that was their response to my question.
Most recent: 2018 Stadium shows: Seattle 2, Missoula, Fenway 1 and 2; 2022: Oakland 1 and 2
I lobbied hard for the hometown ticket system. Something like the system now but people from the city the show is in would get the rows 1-2 or whatever regardless of 10c number.
Very true, Ms. Like. Although, truth be told, I was so happy to be in Philly for all 4 shows, that I was blabbing to anyone who would listen. As for the Golden Rule of Concerts, I actually concur; I like to wear my Citizen Dick shirt to PJ events!
Tweeter Center - Jul 02, 2003
Tweeter Center - Jul 03, 2003
Tweeter Center - Jul 11, 2003
Fleet Center - Sep 28, 2004
Dodge Music Center - Jun 27, 2008
Tweeter Center - Jun 28, 2008
Tweeter Center - Jun 30, 2008
ALL FOUR 09 PHILLY SHOWS!!
1996- 9/24
1998 - 8/28,8/29,9/8,9/18
2000- 9/1
2003 - 4/28,5/3,7/5,7/6
2004 -10/1
2005 - 9/15,9/16,10/3
2006 - 5/27,5/28
2008 - 6/19,6/20,6/24
2009 - 6/11 EV Solo, 10/28,10/30,10/31
2010- 5/21
2011 - 6/25 EV Solo, 9/11, 9/12
2012 - 9/2
2013 - 10/21,10/22,10/27
2014 - 6/20
2015 - 9/26
2016 - 4/18, 4/28, 4/29, 8/7
going to these shows from Tulsa, hope we both hit it. had 5th row in Little Rock and OKC, cant imagine any better. actually, yes I can. time will tell!!!
If I could sit in the front row, I could discreetly show Ed my "43 shows without Oceans" sign, and not block anyone's view. Then maybe the entire arena could benefit from hearing that rare gem!
On the other hand, why give the same people the best seats night after night? They did nothing special except send $5 to the 10C, when some of us were too young. I begged my parents to let me join, but they thought it was a waste of money. That makes me no less of a fan. In a way I'm kinda glad my parents taught me how to be responsible with money.
I'm normally with you, I'm completely against redistribution of wealth, and think that if you work hard and earn something it shouldn't be taken from you and given to someone else. But, seeing as the low number members didn't really have to work to be given their number, and seeing as I get the short end of the stick on everything (i.e. glad I went to college to pay for everyone else's healthcare), I think it's time I see the benefit of socialism! Redistribute the seat wealth!