Your Offical Guide to the 2016 Florida Tour

JB128716

Mercury said:

primussucks said:

Mercury said:

Any advice on a reasonably priced hotel to stay at for both the Ft Lauderdale and Miami shows that is perhaps somewhere in between? Flying into FLL and it seems kind of silly to switch hotels between the two shows, but don't want to be completely out of the way for both nights either. Renting a car is a given as we will likely head down to Key West for a couple of days after the Miami show. Never been to FL before, so any advice on the area is welcome. Thanks!

It's been a long time since I lived down there but isn't key west like a 7 hour drive from Miami? Hope you realize that before you go.

Google maps said like 3.5-4 hours? If it's 7, eff that.

It will take you at least two hours to go from the top of the keys all the way to the bottom of the keys (Key West). And it's Spring Break so it may take you 4 hours. That's just the Keys. Miami is obviously North of that.

Go to South Beach in Miami. Easier to get to than Key West and it's just as famous.

dimitrispearljam

JB128716 said:

primussucks said:

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SVRDhand13 said:

So what's your guess, which FL show gets the best set?

2nd or 3rd show.....

Miami or Tampa!

It won't be tampa. I was at the 08 show. Lamest crowd ever!!!
I've been to 22 shows. This was the worst by far.

Got that right. I'm saying Miami will be nuts and Jax will be special.

jax setlist for the win!!

John,are u ready for Dimi round 2???

Bentleyspop

primussucks said:

Mercury said:

Any advice on a reasonably priced hotel to stay at for both the Ft Lauderdale and Miami shows that is perhaps somewhere in between? Flying into FLL and it seems kind of silly to switch hotels between the two shows, but don't want to be completely out of the way for both nights either. Renting a car is a given as we will likely head down to Key West for a couple of days after the Miami show. Never been to FL before, so any advice on the area is welcome. Thanks!

It's been a long time since I lived down there but isn't key west like a 7 hour drive from Miami? Hope you realize that before you go.

Made the drive from Fort Lauderdale to Key West last February in under 4 hours with a stop for gas. Left early on a Friday with little or no trafffic.

Bentleyspop

dimitrispearljam said:

LukinFan said:

I put in for Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, and Jacksonville. Fingers crossed!

FUCKIN FINALLY........WE GONNA MEET IN PERSON BROTHER!!!!!

The greek goes to South Beach!!

Watch out super models!!

JB128716

dimitrispearljam said:

JB128716 said:

primussucks said:

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SVRDhand13 said:

So what's your guess, which FL show gets the best set?

2nd or 3rd show.....

Miami or Tampa!

It won't be tampa. I was at the 08 show. Lamest crowd ever!!!
I've been to 22 shows. This was the worst by far.

Got that right. I'm saying Miami will be nuts and Jax will be special.

jax setlist for the win!!

John,are u ready for Dimi round 2???

Can't wait

JB128716

JB128716 said:

Mercury said:

primussucks said:

Mercury said:

Any advice on a reasonably priced hotel to stay at for both the Ft Lauderdale and Miami shows that is perhaps somewhere in between? Flying into FLL and it seems kind of silly to switch hotels between the two shows, but don't want to be completely out of the way for both nights either. Renting a car is a given as we will likely head down to Key West for a couple of days after the Miami show. Never been to FL before, so any advice on the area is welcome. Thanks!

It's been a long time since I lived down there but isn't key west like a 7 hour drive from Miami? Hope you realize that before you go.

Google maps said like 3.5-4 hours? If it's 7, eff that.

It will take you at least two hours to go from the top of the keys all the way to the bottom of the keys (Key West). And it's Spring Break so it may take you 4 hours. That's just the Keys. Miami is obviously North of that.

Go to South Beach in Miami. Easier to get to than Key West and it's just as famous.

And there's no beach in Key West. Well there's one but it's small.

rssesq

Miami and Jacksonville are my picks for the 2 best FLA shows

LukinFan

dimitrispearljam said:

LukinFan said:

I put in for Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, and Jacksonville. Fingers crossed!

FUCKIN FINALLY........WE GONNA MEET IN PERSON BROTHER!!!!!

Hell yeah!!!

LukinFan

JB128716 said:

primussucks said:

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SVRDhand13 said:

So what's your guess, which FL show gets the best set?

2nd or 3rd show.....

Miami or Tampa!

It won't be tampa. I was at the 08 show. Lamest crowd ever!!!
I've been to 22 shows. This was the worst by far.

Got that right. I'm saying Miami will be nuts and Jax will be special.

I agree

LukinFan

holleroxx said:

Going to Tampa (hopefully)
I've always had a great time there! I've never seen them anywhere else other than Tampa shows and Kissimee and the EV solo in Clearwater. Well, At least the fans in the area I was near were really fun and nice

I didn't see them in Tampa in 08, but the 2000 and 2003 shows were incredible

DSTRUB

I'll be representing all 4 FL shows! Lotto I put in Jacksonville GA, Tampa GA, Miami reserved.

Totally just wondering but why does everyone think Jacksonville will be special? I mean I hope so lol. Because it's on a Wednesday?

justam

When Ed played solo shows in Jacksonville in 2012, the audiences were very enthusiastic.

pjruss

mrussel1 said:

JB128716 said:

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JB128716

DSTRUB said:

I'll be representing all 4 FL shows! Lotto I put in Jacksonville GA, Tampa GA, Miami reserved.

Totally just wondering but why does everyone think Jacksonville will be special? I mean I hope so lol. Because it's on a Wednesday?

1. They've never played there
2. Smallest of the four arenas
3. Not as popular as the other locations

I think PJ will do something special there and they will be warmed up being the 4th show of the tour.

maryjayne127

I hope everyone is right about Jax. It's my only show of the tour, and in my new home venue.

BLACK35

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LukinFan said:

I put in for Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, and Jacksonville. Fingers crossed!

I'm thinking reserved seats will be a near slam-dunk, GA will be the 50/50 chance!!

These should be some great shows to kick off Spring and the tour!!

You think reserved seating will be a slam dunk with odds around 60% for Miami & Ft. Lauderdale?

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BLACK35 said:

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LukinFan said:

I put in for Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, and Jacksonville. Fingers crossed!

I'm thinking reserved seats will be a near slam-dunk, GA will be the 50/50 chance!!

These should be some great shows to kick off Spring and the tour!!

You think reserved seating will be a slam dunk with odds around 60% for Miami & Ft. Lauderdale?

How many people that win GA for a show have that as 1st choice, and then reserved as their 2nd choice?

A ton of reserved seat choices will be negated when GA's are won!

Ice22

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BLACK35 said:

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LukinFan said:

I put in for Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, and Jacksonville. Fingers crossed!

I'm thinking reserved seats will be a near slam-dunk, GA will be the 50/50 chance!!

These should be some great shows to kick off Spring and the tour!!

You think reserved seating will be a slam dunk with odds around 60% for Miami & Ft. Lauderdale?

How many people that win GA for a show have that as 1st choice, and then reserved as their 2nd choice?

A ton of reserved seat choices will be negated when GA's are won!

I was thinking the same thing regarding the GA winners being removed and increasing the reserved odds. I really hope it works out like that. Entered for both MIA and Ft. Laud. Just want to get in the door.

Glentazman

Entered for Jax and Miami. Working on a pre-party in San Marco for the show. Take over Aardwolf Brewery and perhaps get a collab beer from Grasslands Brewery just for that day.

rr165892

If flying in I recommend using Ft.Lauderdale airport not Miami.If going to both shows stay by the water in either Lauderdale or Miami.Everything is always around 20 -30 min away.Nothing out in the swamp out by BBand T really walking friendly anyway.
For example,if you stay in downtown Miami or south beach you just need to schlep up to bbandt for Friday night.But you would have all day to play sat and Sunday.You can get a great breakfast on a sidewalk table out in front of the Art Deco hotels in south beach.great scenery as well.

pjruss

rr165892 said:

If flying in I recommend using Ft.Lauderdale airport not Miami.If going to both shows stay by the water in either Lauderdale or Miami.Everything is always around 20 -30 min away.Nothing out in the swamp out by BBand T really walking friendly anyway.
For example,if you stay in downtown Miami or south beach you just need to schlep up to bbandt for Friday night.But you would have all day to play sat and Sunday.You can get a great breakfast on a sidewalk table out in front of the Art Deco hotels in south beach.great scenery as well.

Completely agree. I was going to post something similar.
Getting out of BB&T is a breeze compared to the AAA.
Luckily, I live down here. But if I were traveling in, I would prefer to stay closer to the second show (Miami). Tons of rooms on South Beach, and with Easter being a bit earlier this year, hopefully a lot of the tourists and snowbirds will have left town a week before the concerts. Not sure why, but it always seems like Easter is when people head back home (I work in a snowbird heavy job, so it's very noticeable when they leave).

rr165892

I'm bummed I actually have to drive for these shows.We have been lucky up in Palm Beach getting all the shows the last 16 years.Im heading home after Friday night,but I'll stay at the Hilton by the Arena for sat night.

buck502000

http://youtu.be/o2Qt3TPu-tU

Disgruntled

Bingo!!!
South Beach or bust. I'm already booked in at The Stanton on Ocean/5th Thurs-Mon.
Stayed there twice last winter for work 18 days. Never got to sit out at the oceanfront pool or on the beach. Left every day before sunrise and got back after dark. Can't wait to actually chill at that hotel!
It's in the lower quieter portion of SB and has many great places to eat and drink.
Walk to Joes Stone Crab, Prime Fish Prime Steak..... Etc.
Or Short Uber to Yardbird Southern or Strip Steak in the Fountain Blue.

Would love to meet some PJ fans at the pool bar.

Pricey hotel but I have it covered free with MARRIOT reward points.

mikesbri

My wife and I plan on staying in South Beach as well. Can anyone recommend the better parts(good restaurants walking distance) of south beach to stay? We plan on using airbnb since we are going to stay a week.
I'm getting a little worried the Miami and Ftl shows for reserved are around 60%.

rssesq

I like your style kid.

Bingo!!!
South Beach or bust. I'm already booked in at The Stanton on Ocean/5th Thurs-Mon.
Stayed there twice last winter for work 18 days. Never got to sit out at the oceanfront pool or on the beach. Left every day before sunrise and got back after dark. Can't wait to actually chill at that hotel!
It's in the lower quieter portion of SB and has many great places to eat and drink.
Walk to Joes Stone Crab, Prime Fish Prime Steak..... Etc.
Or Short Uber to Yardbird Southern or Strip Steak in the Fountain Blue.

Would love to meet some PJ fans at the pool bar.

Pricey hotel but I have it covered free with MARRIOT reward points.

JB128716

For those staying on South Beach and want a little PJ history, there is a club called The Cameo down there (I think it still exists). It was an old movie theatre turned into a rock club. I saw tons of bands there when I was growing up and this is where PJ first played South Florida. Ed got a sunburn and later that night jumped into the crowd. OOOOUUUUUCHHHHHHH. You can find the show on Youtube.

LukinFan

I know it's a long shot but if anyone has an extra GA for the Ft. Lauderdale show, please let me know. Thank you!

waupaca11

Res for FtL, Miami, Tamps and GA for Jax. I'm going to go old school Don Johnson for the week...white pants/ sportcoat, slipons w/o socks. Yeeehaw!

JB128716

waupaca11 said:

Res for FtL, Miami, Tamps and GA for Jax. I'm going to go old school Don Johnson for the week...white pants/ sportcoat, slipons w/o socks. Yeeehaw!

Hell's yeah. But don't say Yeeehaw. Well, maybe in Jax.