Let's talk Amsterdam 2014

666erm

karmadefect said:

666erm said:

karmadefect said:

666erm said:

Off topic but slightly PJ related... anyone attending the soundgarden shows the week before?

No not this time round.
I saw Soundgarden last year and though it was pretty good.
Money and time won't let me see them play this year.

I'm coming in from the US and will be in town for 11 nights. Fortunately, I get there a day before the two soundgarden shows (I didn't find out they were playing in the area until after I planned the PJ trip). I got a ticket to the Utrect show since it seems to be about 30 mins away, but as a tourist who will visiting amsterdam for the first time, the Tilburg show seems far away enough that it makes me a bit intimidated to attend (planning a late night train return, etc.). Maybe I'll change my mind about it though and get a ticket if they're still available

First of all you are a lucky ........!
Attending a show in Tilburg has always been a bit tricky for me as well, even though I live closer.
The same problem occurs because you'll have to catch the train at midnight.
To be honest it is doable, but you need to leave 013 in time, because it is a little walk to the train station.
Not too far, but you need to be carefull.
One of the times I was there the gig ended in time and we went to shoot some pool and that made us miss the train only just. We ended up have to sleep over at my friends gandma.
But I reckon the gig will end before midnight and if you take 20 minutes to get to the station you'll be in time no problem. You could do it in 10, but that would be risky.

http://www.ns.nl/reisplanner-v2/index.shtml

The venue really has a good vibe, the stage is very wide so you can see form every spot.
Going further in the back the room is really like a giant staircase. You have all these levels that allow you to see the band even if your in the back. The reason it is like that is because of the old location. It used to be Noorderlicht (Northernlight) and before that was turned into a concerthall it used to be a cinama. They tried to bring that back in this small way.

It is a smaller room than Tivoli Vredenburg, the sound is great, the view is great and the vibe is great. If you are in doubt, I'd go.
That being said Vredenburg is amazing as well. I have only been there twice, both times to see Beck.
Do you know that Lenny Krevitz video Are you gonna go my way? I always think of that when I think of Vredenburg, it has all these balcony's
Should Pearl Jam ever play there they could do another Bennyroyal hall type of gig. Since this year Vredenburg and Tivoli joined together, but there used to be only a few rock concerts there. It normally is a classic concert hall. It looks really nice and the acoustic is perfect. Not totally sure which venue the gig will be played at, but if it is the actual Vredenburg you in for a treat.

http://www.marktplaats.nl/z.html?query=soundgarden+013&categoryId=0&postcode=3051VK&distance=0

your post got me really pumped for the SG shows! i'm still undecided on tilburg but am leaning towards going. i'm assuming they play for about 2 hours, so it might depend on whether there is an opening band or not. i would just hate to miss the last train back to amsterdam... but maybe that would be a whole adventure in itself haha

apart from the utrect show to which i already have a ticket,, i'm already going to see SG twice back in my home state in august when they go on their co-headlining tour with NIN.

thuq

If we do it the day before the show I'm in, just pm me to let me know. Been to A-dam over ten times and never done the cruise, might be nice. I know there's a preparty that night I believe on one of the facebook pages. Anybody else arriving super early like friday morning?

23scidoo

thuq said:

If we do it the day before the show I'm in, just pm me to let me know. Been to A-dam over ten times and never done the cruise, might be nice. I know there's a preparty that night I believe on one of the facebook pages. Anybody else arriving super early like friday morning?

i think the party is organized by the dutch fans on sunday 15-6..anyone knows something more?

Pernille

23scidoo said:

thuq said:

If we do it the day before the show I'm in, just pm me to let me know. Been to A-dam over ten times and never done the cruise, might be nice. I know there's a preparty that night I believe on one of the facebook pages. Anybody else arriving super early like friday morning?

i think the party is organized by the dutch fans on sunday 15-6..anyone knows something more?

Here's a link to the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/306943932809918/

myoung321

TC282314 said:

Hey all, any hotel suggestions in central Amsterdam for 3 dudes not interested in sharing beds? Not easy finding a room to hold 3 adults. Thanks and see you there!

*Also looking for 2 tickets to night 2. Have 1 10C GA and cash for trade. Thanks,

Airbnb is the way to go...

myoung321

Fan Cruise - We currently only have 5 people on the list.
A maximum of 30 people fills a boat and tours typically last about 90 minutes.
If it is private, they can organize it at any time of our preference.
The normal cost is 17 euro, but with full private boats the price may be a little cheaper.
... Was thinking late afternoon/sunset time...
Location of the Boom Chicago dock is near Leidseplein.

PM me if you'd like to be put on the list. Once it looks like we have enough people then we'll set a time ..etc...

myoung321

Picture Day!

buck502000

Cool pics as always, another day closer are we......

myoung321

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Pernille

Very nice pictures, myoung321! It looks very similar to Copenhagen - only with even more water. I think I would feel very much at home there. Can't wait! Only 67 days to go!!! (not that I'm counting or anything...) /:)

myoung321

Thanks... You're gonna love it, great easy going atmosphere in A'Dam...mix that with PJ and it's a can't miss!

MS281490

nycrats said:

anyone staying at radiosson blu ? looks like a decent option, centrally located, not too expensive, but not a total sh1thole either.. open to other suggestions if anyone sees any good deals.

I'm staying there and have stayed there in the past (MMJ a few years back). It's solid option for sure. Im coming from NYC as well. I'm looking for tickets for each night, so please PM if you have any extras. Thanks -- Michael

666erm

myoung321 said:

Thanks... You're gonna love it, great easy going atmosphere in A'Dam...mix that with PJ and it's a can't miss!

i've enjoyed your pics so far! they're making me anxious with anticipation!

BS90546

Please PM me if you have an extra ticket to either Amsterdam show. Thanks!

buck502000

Play Fixer for my daughter's first concert!!!!!!!!!!!!

rssesq

I had a dream last night that I was in the Dampkring on the day of the show and they were playing Pearl Jam nonstop.
I CANT WAIT FOR JUNE.

PS need one single for NIGHT 2 in the DAM. Please help if possible. I have cash and/or PJ merch trades available.

myoung321

Dream or Premonition? #-o

rssesq

a prelude to a happening my man.

buck502000

Yeah!!!!

buck502000

There has to be some crossover here ----- nice thread from a forum I frequent about record stores in Amsterdam ---http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/recordshops-amsterdam.350467/#post-10396100