Dodge Music Center vs. XL Center?

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  • Fastrichie
    Fastrichie Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 922
    How hard is it to drive down route 8 !!!!!
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  • LloydXmas
    LloydXmas Posts: 7,539
    I would rather have Mohegan sun than bridgeport. Let's keep the shows in the central part of the state.
  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,732
    either one as long as they keep coming

    but XL is easier from a logistical standpoint that parking at the dodge is headache
  • 100 Pacer
    100 Pacer Toronto, ON Posts: 9,366
    The '08 show definitely made up for the fact the '06 show suffered because of the cold weather that particular evening. Having said that, I'm a fan of any show in Hartford in general after seeing the last 3 shows there. I enjoyed the Dodge Music Center when it was warm out for the '08 show, and enjoyed the XL Center for the fact it was an older arena with a great vibe. Here's hoping for another Hartford show in the not too distant future.
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  • Grandmas Jam
    Grandmas Jam Posts: 1,860
    probably the xl senter. i got way better seats in 08 then in 10. middle of the floor sucks when your 5'8"
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  • PillowPants
    PillowPants Posts: 4,877
    XL


    not sure what this rent place is... but if it's a friday or saturday... they might be able to fill it

    otherwise it wouldn't happen... when they played meadows were there lawn seats available publicly?
  • DiRtyFranK38
    DiRtyFranK38 Posts: 3,131
    EASILY the dodge. i can't believe all the opposite responses. the tailgate is crazy and so much fucking fun. i just love that place. 08 was insane
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  • guacamolejoe
    guacamolejoe Posts: 2,396
    If I'm staying the night, going up to Boston for another PJ show & it's NOT raining, I'd choose the DMC :ugeek: .
    Very good place to tailgate 8-) .

    If I'm heading back to NYC, & it's raining it's the XL.
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  • Newch91
    Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    PillowPants wrote:
    XL


    not sure what this rent place is... but if it's a friday or saturday... they might be able to fill it

    otherwise it wouldn't happen... when they played meadows were there lawn seats available publicly?
    Rentschler Field, where UConn plays their home football games. It would definitely have to be a weekend gig to fill it up.
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  • Newch91
    Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    BabaBooey1979 wrote:
    I would rather have Mohegan sun than bridgeport. Let's keep the shows in the central part of the state.
    No Mohegan. Tickets would be more expensive and that's such a long drive. I agree, keep the shows in Hartford.
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  • twisted thoughts
    twisted thoughts Posts: 4,377
    Hard to choose. Depends on the weather, certainly. But then again, if your 10c does it really matter if its raining? You'll have a covered seat for sure.

    I like Dodge b/c I like to tailgate. BYOB = cheap fun. Parking can suck if you park 2 miles away though (but I usually spring for the VIP parking to get nice and close to the door, so I can party till show time.

    XL Center. I have a new found love for this place after last year. Such a great show. At first I was upset when they announced the 2010 show at the XL... I personally like the outdoor atmosphere and the sound of the amphitheater. But PJ proved that they can bring that sound and atmosphere indoors... My only problem here, is that Im short...and unless I win the lottery, im on the floor and cant see shit. (Didnt see a damn thing last year, but somehow, that didnt take away from the experience - won the lotto in Boston the next show to make up for it though - 8th row center, had a nice clear view of Mr. Vedder all night long 8-) )

    Mohegan would be nice, just b/c of how close it is to me, but brews are ridiculously over priced and no way your smokin a dube in that venue.

    My vote for PJ CT 2012 =
    One night at each venue. XL Center one night, Dodge the next. Hopefully the weather corresponds with the chosen dates...but either way, have you ever not had fun at a PJ show b/c of a little rain? Don't need a raincoat, Im already wet 8-)
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  • Newch91
    Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    twisted thoughts wrote:
    My vote for PJ CT 2012 =
    One night at each venue. XL Center one night, Dodge the next. Hopefully the weather corresponds with the chosen dates...but either way, have you ever not had fun at a PJ show b/c of a little rain? Don't need a raincoat, Im already wet 8-)
    Now that is a great idea! Make this happen Pearl Jam!
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  • JimmyV
    JimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,649
    Never been to the Meadows but really enjoyed the Civic Center in 2010. The connected hotel, right off the highway, plenty of bars blasting PJ close by...it was great. Only problem was trying to get pizza delivered to the hotel after the show. It took hours.
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  • Steve Dunne
    Steve Dunne Posts: 4,965
    This is really a great and interesting question, and there are + and - for both venues. There is history with the Meadows shows vs. the band loving the Civic Center. And I love how the 'which show is better' debate always creeps in these types of questions...

    Can't see the band coming to the 'Port. Can't see them playing Mohegan. A return to Springfield would be a stretch, and I doubt it'll ever happen again.

    The Rent is an interesting thought...pretty sure they could pull it off with the help of the Boston and NY crowds, however the actual sound there very echoey and isn't that great (saw Stones and Bruce there). It sits in a neighborhood and they would certainly have to deal with a curfew.

    I guess I'd go with the Meadows. Only because of the unpredictability of the crowd. The band has always had to earn their money in Hartford, and they've delivered every time.

    Again, great question...
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  • Newch91
    Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    Steve Dunne wrote:
    This is really a great and interesting question, and there are + and - for both venues. There is history with the Meadows shows vs. the band loving the Civic Center. And I love how the 'which show is better' debate always creeps in these types of questions...

    Can't see the band coming to the 'Port. Can't see them playing Mohegan. A return to Springfield would be a stretch, and I doubt it'll ever happen again.

    The Rent is an interesting thought...pretty sure they could pull it off with the help of the Boston and NY crowds, however the actual sound there very echoey and isn't that great (saw Stones and Bruce there). It sits in a neighborhood and they would certainly have to deal with a curfew.

    I guess I'd go with the Meadows. Only because of the unpredictability of the crowd. The band has always had to earn their money in Hartford, and they've delivered every time.

    Again, great question...
    Looks like The Rent is out of the question. Doesn't the Meadows also have a curfew with it being outdoors?
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  • twisted thoughts
    twisted thoughts Posts: 4,377
    I dont think the meadows has a curfew on the weekends, but i could be wrong. its in the city, not near a very residential area, unlike The Comcast/Tweeter Center in Mansfield, MA.
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  • Newch91
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    twisted thoughts wrote:
    I dont think the meadows has a curfew on the weekends, but i could be wrong. its in the city, not near a very residential area, unlike The Comcast/Tweeter Center in Mansfield, MA.
    That's good. I want them to break curfew in Hartford.
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  • twisted thoughts
    twisted thoughts Posts: 4,377
    Newch91 wrote:
    twisted thoughts wrote:
    I dont think the meadows has a curfew on the weekends, but i could be wrong. its in the city, not near a very residential area, unlike The Comcast/Tweeter Center in Mansfield, MA.
    That's good. I want them to break curfew in Hartford.

    They can break curfew anywhere....for a price.
    What was it, $1,000.00 per minute to go over curfew on 7/11/03 in Mansfield?

    I heard GnR didnt even start their set in Mansfield, MA this year till midnight. Can't imagine how much they paid for that! Im guessing the show went till almost 3am :shock:
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  • PillowPants
    PillowPants Posts: 4,877
    twisted thoughts wrote:
    I heard GnR didnt even start their set in Mansfield, MA this year till midnight. Can't imagine how much they paid for that! Im guessing the show went till almost 3am :shock:

    GNR played mansfield?
  • JimmyV
    JimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,649
    PillowPants wrote:
    twisted thoughts wrote:
    I heard GnR didnt even start their set in Mansfield, MA this year till midnight. Can't imagine how much they paid for that! Im guessing the show went till almost 3am :shock:

    GNR played mansfield?

    I thought they played Worcester...
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