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HailHailVitalogy

God's Dice?!?!?!?!?!??!!?!?!
WOW!!!!
Good for them!

StateOfLoveBoatCptn.

HailHailVitalogy wrote:

God's Dice?!?!?!?!?!??!!?!?!
WOW!!!!
Good for them!

you said it man....GODS DICE RULES!!!!!!! Thought it was gonna debut in Santa Barbara. So I was a day late. Bring it to The Gorge I say YEEAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!

snowrider04

Great show last night! It was nice to meet some fellow 10c'ers in line and at the CCFA benefit. Thank you to all who purchased my posters yesterday, I hope they made it through the show unscathed.

Highlights for me, Of The Girl opener, Unemployable, Present Tense, Footsteps!

Will write more later, still sleepy.

HailHailVitalogy

StateOfLoveBoatCptn. wrote:

you said it man....GODS DICE RULES!!!!!!! Thought it was gonna debut in Santa Barbara. So I was a day late. Bring it to The Gorge I say YEEAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!

no one is talking about it!!!

its about time they busted that song out....the other song they should bust out from that album is BREAKERFALL AT THE GORGE!!!!

Oversize

Can someone please talk about their experience with waiting in line? Is it worth it? I'm going to the next two shows... I'm brining my girlfriend tonight and I don't think she's going to want to be fighting people off all night.

Also... what the heck do you do when one (or both) of you has to go to the bathroom?

We're considering the balcony... we'll definitely stand up so maybe we'll get people going up there.

Also, could you please tell me about what time people were let in, what time the various sets started, etc... We're leaving for the city at 12:00 today.. arriving around 1pm.

Thanks a ton. See you guys tonight!

vedderwood

I would love it if they open with "Of the Girl" at one of the gorge shows! And I'd love to hear "God's Dice" and "Bushleaguer" too!!!!! I can't wait for the gorge...woohoo!!!!!

chiquimonkey

we were in teh balcony and it was interesting, you had the pockets of people who were flipping their lid (like me lol) and then a few folks that just sat the whole time. or just stand there.

just.....standing there. with their arms crossed. during 'alive'? how is that possible? lol didn't dwell on it, but it just fascinated me haha

great view though, worked out very nicely! LOVED of the girl as an opener, never got that before. and god's dice was a nice addition.

the guys look like they're having SO much fun, i think i saw ed kiss stone's head at one point lol it meant a lot to me to get parachutes as well

as for the line outside, people are pretty chill, i had to step out of the line to say hi to some friends in another section and the people behind me were gracious enough to hold my spot for a bit, so just be friendly to your neighbors and you'll be square

and teh show ended closer to 11:30 i think, cuz i was on the road by 11:40 and i parked directly across the street.

and i'd write more but i'm tired too, and have to get some stuff done before going again tonite aw yeah!!!!!!!

mad.river.studio

Hello to all who attended SF last night. We are going tonight and again on Tuesday, and have many of the same questions others have asked... if anyone has first hand experience they would like to post..

What time did folks line up? If we get there at about 5:30, are we likely to get a decent spot either on the floor or in the balcony? I'm an older fan also.. and am not sure if I can stand on the floor all night!

Is it true that we cannot bring in binoculars? Will they be confiscated by the door folks if they are in my bag?

Thanks for any info!
mad river studio

MeddleDeal

I am still recovering from last's night show.

I was sitting in the lower balcony area, section 208, Stone's side. We kind of got there at 6pm and picked up the 10c tixs. We were in the venue by 6:40. Those seats were AMAZING!! :eek:

Eddie came out and did a pre-set, Dead Man Walking, which was very powerful to hear that song live. Then he said, 'i have two important words to say: SONIC YOUTH" and then they came on.

I am surprised NO one mentioned Sonic Youth's set. They told us that we were the BEST audience they had on this tour, which I thought was SO cool! They ALWAYS love coming to SF. They changed up their setlist a little, by opening up with Schizophernia and ending with Incinerate from the new album. I always NEVER get disappointed from seeing Sonic Youth:)

The setlist was GREAT!! I was surprised that they opened up w/Of the Girl. I hadn't heard that song since they opened up with it back at my first show, in San Antonio 3 years ago. It sounded crisp and energetic.

Other highlights for me, Not For You (Modern Girl) tag, it was nice that Eddie paid tribute to Sleater-Kinney with that tag. And Stone was going off during that song. Which kicked ASS!!

Save You and Bu$hleaguer, which I knew they were going to play in SF, b/c it is a given! haha. Were great surprises added to a great setlist. and God's Dice made it's debut since 2000 at this show.

and PARACHUTES!! :eek: I have waited to hear this song for SO long!! Ever since I heard it got soundchecked on the East Coast, and they didn't play it in Cleveland, I FINALLY got to hear it. So beautiful to hear such a gorgeous song live:)

I really did make me proud as a fan when Eddie said that we sold out all 3 SF shows:)

Were I was sitting at, behind me, there were people sitting down during PJ set?! :eek: They only managed to get up at the last encore. It is like, "people, get your asses up off those chairs! this is a rock show!'

anyway, i'll write more later, b/c i have to get ready for night 2!! Bring it on PJ!!

chiquimonkey

nadia you were in section 208 too?! so were we, in the front! and yeah what was the deal with the people sitting down? made me wanna shake 'em hahaha

woohoo another show tonite!!

slightofjeff

Oversize wrote:

Can someone please talk about their experience with waiting in line? Is it worth it? I'm going to the next two shows... I'm brining my girlfriend tonight and I don't think she's going to want to be fighting people off all night.

Also... what the heck do you do when one (or both) of you has to go to the bathroom?

We're considering the balcony... we'll definitely stand up so maybe we'll get people going up there.

Also, could you please tell me about what time people were let in, what time the various sets started, etc... We're leaving for the city at 12:00 today.. arriving around 1pm.

Thanks a ton. See you guys tonight!

It occurred to me that if you can get the balcony on either side of the stage close to the front, those would be awesome seats. I'm thinking about doing that tonight, just because I think the view would be better.

If you have a girl who is kind of short, she won't enjoy it on the floor where she can't see. It might be better for you up there.

mad.river.studio

Thanks for your post Meddledeal. I think I am convinced to run for the lower balcony, and not try to get there too early to pick up my 10c tickets. And Bart sounds like it will work to get back to the east bay.

Oversize

Also, there was a post that the 10C people didn't get in early last night... was that for real?

Thanks.

mad.river.studio

One more question... is there any water/refreshment of any kind available for sale inside the venue? I checked the Bill Graham Civic Website, but there was not much information geared to attendees. and also-- is it true that we cannot bring in binoculars? sorry to beat a dead horse!
thanks,
mad river studio

slightofjeff

Oversize wrote:

Also, there was a post that the 10C people didn't get in early last night... was that for real?

Thanks.

no. they got in before all the Ticketmaster folks for sure.

slightofjeff

madriverstudio wrote:

One more question... is there any water/refreshment of any kind available for sale inside the venue? I checked the Bill Graham Civic Website, but there was not much information geared to attendees. and also-- is it true that we cannot bring in binoculars? sorry to beat a dead horse!
thanks,
mad river studio

yeah, they've got a full concession stand like you'd find at any show. I don't know about binoculars. you might not need them. this is a pretty small venue

mad.river.studio

slightofjeff wrote:

yeah, they've got a full concession stand like you'd find at any show. I don't know about binoculars. you might not need them. this is a pretty small venue

Thanks for your reply, much appreciated.

jmcjc

i did not expect first night of 3 to be soooo explosive. the civic center rocked. i loved 'of the girl' to start the set. you knew from that one that we going to rock! no last kiss, no daughter, no betterman, and band did not disappoint. the energy was palpable.

a few notes: you dont really need binoculars. you can see from anywhere in the venue. i was in the balcony. it was so fun watching people rocking out on the floor. there is food, water, and prolly, way too much beer.=)

ed seemed a little "chattier" than usual. the band seemed to be having as great time as the rest of us.

i was expecting the set to change up since we were going to have 3 performances, but i have to say i was thrilled with the set list. ( even though i have a few SLOW favs that did not get played). this was a concert to remember. i recommend the boot- HIGHLY.

lots of oldies ! so those of us OLDies in the audience were singing along. great audience. greater night. greatest band!!

MeddleDeal

madriverstudio wrote:

Thanks for your post Meddledeal. I think I am convinced to run for the lower balcony, and not try to get there too early to pick up my 10c tickets. And Bart sounds like it will work to get back to the east bay.

oh no problemo. Anything for a fellow Bay Area resident i was still surprised I managed to get those seats!! :eek: GREAT view!! And yeah, you won't need binculars. You can see everything GREAT!!

MeddleDeal

chiquimonkey wrote:

nadia you were in section 208 too?! so were we, in the front! and yeah what was the deal with the people sitting down? made me wanna shake 'em hahaha

woohoo another show tonite!!

yeah I was girl!! the last row! Kind of funny you mentioned that! Hey, me, Lydi, Pati, and Mel are thinking about getting that same section tonight, i'm meeting w/Lydi and Mel @ 1pm. I would LOVE for you to sit down w/us and be the SAP sisters if a beautiful song comes out I have your cell # i think you still have mine. the 956 area code #