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    BeerBaronBeerBaron Toronto-ish Posts: 4,089
    Walking the miles said:

    100 Pacer said:

    Walking the miles said:

    It will be my first time in Detroit! I hope the Detroit crowds are rockin'. Went to see a PJ show in NJ once, the crowd was fuckin' dead! Toronto crowds bring it, so I'm hoping Detroit can match. Don't want to see no rock cops!

    Likewise my 1st time in DET, looking forward to the experience. Should be a great show.
    Wow, looks like Detroit will be your 60th show. You've been to some great shows
    Detroit will be #60 for me as well!
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    nosajh9nosajh9 Akron, Ohio Posts: 122
    hoping to have the new mark lanegan to listen to for the ride up
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    buck502000buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
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    critteraucritterau Posts: 200
    Anyone driving from Detroit to Moline either after the show or early in the morning? Need a ride for 2. We'll pay for gas. PM me.
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    nippleholicnippleholic Toronto Posts: 1,083
    edited October 2014
    samjam said:

    akumaizer said:

    pjsteelerfan said:

    Curious, are cabs easy to get in Detroit, or easy to drive to the Joe? Hotel is a little further than we thought.

    We are not a particularly cab heavy or friendly city, but it is possible. While the Joe is easy to get to, parking around it can be a nightmare. Most Detroiters have 'their spots' and use the People Mover (don't ask) or just walk over but this would be hard to explain without knowing the city. Uber and Lyft are around here and might be your best option.
    People mover isn't too difficult IMHO. It only goes one direction, so as long as you know what stop to get off at, you're good. Joe Louis has a stop, so that makes it easy. They have a map on their website: thepeoplemover.com/WE-LL-TAKE-YOU-THERE!.id.2.htm
    And you can't beat the 75 cent fare. I would suggest parking at Greektown Casino, it's free and has a people mover stop right in it.
    Thanks for the tip, that will save us some time/money figuring out where to park!
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    Empty GlassEmpty Glass In Rob's shed Posts: 12,329
    Just scored Red Wings tix for Wednesday. Had to scope the arena before the show
    I've met Rob

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    This place is dead

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    BLACK35BLACK35 Hanover, Ontario Posts: 22,481
    Empty Glass said:

    Just scored Red Wings tix for Wednesday. Had to scope the arena before the show</blockquote

    Where the Wings play Wednesday? I was hoping the Wings vs Leafs on Friday was in Detroit, but they play in Toronto on Friday and Detroit Saturday? Would have made a gat weekend

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    PA JammerPA Jammer Tamaqua, Pa. Posts: 340
    Coming from Pa. When will lot be open for tailgating?
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    JWPearlJWPearl Posts: 19,893
    probably get there early takes a thousand years and you think you not free until you get to the ga line
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    JWPearlJWPearl Posts: 19,893
    then it's run for your god damn life lol
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    Empty GlassEmpty Glass In Rob's shed Posts: 12,329
    BLACK35 said:

    Empty Glass said:

    Just scored Red Wings tix for Wednesday. Had to scope the arena before the show

    At the Joe Wednesday, Boston coming to town
    I've met Rob

    DEGENERATE FUK

    This place is dead

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    nicknyr15nicknyr15 Posts: 7,816
    Driving from Brooklyn NY. Cant Wait!!!!
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    nicknyr15nicknyr15 Posts: 7,816
    Im sorry if this has been answered but does the Joe have a parking lot??
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    DR252979DR252979 Posts: 40
    nicknyr15 said:

    Im sorry if this has been answered but does the Joe have a parking lot??

    Yes, it has an adjacent parking garage. Not really a tailgating spot.
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    nicknyr15nicknyr15 Posts: 7,816
    Thanks. Ok not looking to tailgate. I'm staying at a hotel nearby and would rather not walk back after the show so I'll drive the short distance to and from.
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    100 Pacer100 Pacer Toronto, ON Posts: 8,548
    What's the street parking situation like around the venue? Are there certain streets in the immediate area that restrict parking during specific hours?
    To quote the 10C from Newsletter #8: "Please understand we have a lot of members and it is very hard to please everybody. If you are one of those unhappy people...please call 1-900-IDN-TCAR."

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    rssesqrssesq Fairfield County Posts: 3,299
    Driving from Southern CT. Cant WAIT!!
    nicknyr15 said:

    Driving from Brooklyn NY. Cant Wait!!!!

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    DR252979DR252979 Posts: 40
    I don't personally recommend parking on the street, but that is just my opinion.
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    100 Pacer100 Pacer Toronto, ON Posts: 8,548
    DR252979 said:

    I don't personally recommend parking on the street, but that is just my opinion.

    Elaborate?
    To quote the 10C from Newsletter #8: "Please understand we have a lot of members and it is very hard to please everybody. If you are one of those unhappy people...please call 1-900-IDN-TCAR."

    "Me knowing the truth, I can not concur."

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    nosajh9nosajh9 Akron, Ohio Posts: 122
    edited October 2014
    100 Pacer said:

    DR252979 said:

    I don't personally recommend parking on the street, but that is just my opinion.

    Elaborate?
    your car may get broken into. you will be in detroit after all, the poorest and most run down city in the united states. this will make for a good show!
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    100 Pacer100 Pacer Toronto, ON Posts: 8,548
    Can anyone recommend safe parking options in the area aside from the arena lot?

    To quote the 10C from Newsletter #8: "Please understand we have a lot of members and it is very hard to please everybody. If you are one of those unhappy people...please call 1-900-IDN-TCAR."

    "Me knowing the truth, I can not concur."

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    pjsteelerfanpjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,884
    100 Pacer said:

    Can anyone recommend safe parking options in the area aside from the arena lot?

    This is what was recommended to me
    samjam said:

    akumaizer said:

    pjsteelerfan said:

    Curious, are cabs easy to get in Detroit, or easy to drive to the Joe? Hotel is a little further than we thought.

    We are not a particularly cab heavy or friendly city, but it is possible. While the Joe is easy to get to, parking around it can be a nightmare. Most Detroiters have 'their spots' and use the People Mover (don't ask) or just walk over but this would be hard to explain without knowing the city. Uber and Lyft are around here and might be your best option.
    People mover isn't too difficult IMHO. It only goes one direction, so as long as you know what stop to get off at, you're good. Joe Louis has a stop, so that makes it easy. They have a map on their website: thepeoplemover.com/WE-LL-TAKE-YOU-THERE!.id.2.htm
    And you can't beat the 75 cent fare. I would suggest parking at Greektown Casino, it's free and has a people mover stop right in it.
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    jlaustinjlaustin Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 2,355
    100 Pacer said:

    Can anyone recommend safe parking options in the area aside from the arena lot?

    Get the parkopedia app or check their website - terrific information about parking lots and garages near Joe Louis arena.
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    samjamsamjam New York Posts: 9,283
    As I told pjsteelersfan, Greektown Casino is the way to go for parking, it's free and as secure as you're gonna get. It's an easy People Mover ride (75 cents each way) to the Joe.
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    Motown322Motown322 Posts: 465
    Plenty of parking garages downtown if you don't want to park in the arena garages (Joe Louis or Cobo). If you plan on doing the pre-party at BW3 or hitting any of the bars downtown, Greektown is your best bet. Just hop on the People Mover to/from the arena. The Parkopedia website is great; you'll need to make sure wherever you park it's 24 hours since many of them close at 11pm or earlier. I think there's a garage on the corner of First and Congress (3 minute walk to the arena) that's 24 hours.
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    100 Pacer100 Pacer Toronto, ON Posts: 8,548
    Thanks to all for the helpful info.
    To quote the 10C from Newsletter #8: "Please understand we have a lot of members and it is very hard to please everybody. If you are one of those unhappy people...please call 1-900-IDN-TCAR."

    "Me knowing the truth, I can not concur."

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    Hawk123Hawk123 Posts: 2,003
    Motown322 said:

    Plenty of parking garages downtown if you don't want to park in the arena garages (Joe Louis or Cobo). If you plan on doing the pre-party at BW3 or hitting any of the bars downtown, Greektown is your best bet. Just hop on the People Mover to/from the arena. The Parkopedia website is great; you'll need to make sure wherever you park it's 24 hours since many of them close at 11pm or earlier. I think there's a garage on the corner of First and Congress (3 minute walk to the arena) that's 24 hours.

    Do you know if the Cobo roof parking lot closes at 11 on event nights or do they extend the hours?
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    MercuryMercury Posts: 382
    Been checking for a ticket drop..is this show finally sold out? Nothing on sale now, seems a bit early in the week for them to just take it down completely. Anyone? Bueller?
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    silentJsilentJ Columbus, OH Posts: 199
    Yeah, TM is saying tickets not on sale
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    Motown322Motown322 Posts: 465
    Hawk123 said:


    Do you know if the Cobo roof parking lot closes at 11 on event nights or do they extend the hours?

    I'd imagine they'd stay open until the show ends... how long they'll stay open in anyone's guess (typical time is an hour after the show/game). I will tell you that getting out of the JLA parking garage after a Wings game is an absolute fucking disaster (especially if you get stuck on the upper levels). I avoid parking there like the plague. If you want to be in a garage for vehicle safety reasons, I'd go over to Greektown or park in the garage at the RenCen across from the Marriott. If you're staying in town that night, there's no reason to park at the JLA... park over at Greektown and hit up some of the bars/restaurants downtown after the show.

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