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Hampton, V.A. - Cville 13
The location, the small horseshoe design, its a one off non major city. i think its got huge potential to be a "hidden gem" of this tour. the other potential spot for a night like that is greenville sc. but i got a great feeling about hampton.
2012 - MIA (Philly)
2013 - Philly 1, philly 2, charlottesville,
2015 - NYC (global citizen)
2016 - Philly 1&2
2022 - Camden
2013 - Philly 1, philly 2, charlottesville,
2015 - NYC (global citizen)
2016 - Philly 1&2
2022 - Camden
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~ The Grateful Dead and Hampton Coliseum ~
The Grateful Dead played multiple night runs there for several years. During the Touch of Grey era, they outgrew the venue and the the city's tolerance for the traveling circus. But, the band loved the venue. So in October 1989, the dead announced a stealth two-night run one week before the shows. They did not use "The Grateful Dead" as the name. Instead, the used "The Warlocks," the band's original name that didn't last past 1965 (the band's first year). At these shows, the band played "Dark Star" for the first time in many years. Listening to audience tapes, you can hear the crowd cheering for several minutes as the the notes of this classic, well-loved song reemerged. This two-night run in 1989 at Hampton is considered among the best shows in the history of the dead. Worth a listen. Here are links to both shows (video and audio) Night one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=459QWNmg0FU Night two:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRGIcqulWd0
~ Phish and the Hampton Coliseum ~
Phish also has a long history with this venue. After a four hiatus, the band's first shows in 2009 were a three-night run at Hampton Coliseum. They also released a compilation of songs from their two-night run in 1998, Hampton Comes Alive.
Hampton Coliseum
In one sense, it is a "dump." It first opened in 1970. There are no skyboxes, luxury concessions, etc. The floors can get slippery. It's old.
In another sense, it is perfect for a rock-n-roll show. It is relatively small (max capacity ~ 13,000). Often, they will do GA for the entire venue (but apparently not PJ this Spring). It looks like a spaceship from outside. I've never noticed issues with the sound. Based on the history briefly sketched above and more, the Hampton Coliseum has some mojo! I would compare it to the Spectrum (RIP), but smaller.
Hope to see you there!
the hampton venue is old as dirt. doesn't even have an elevator.
c-ville was awesome.
i'm so disappointed.
hampton roads needs a brand new stadium for concerts the size of PJ. there's rumors of them building one, but the locals are throwing a fit.
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2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
2017: RRHoF 4/7 2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4 2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18
2022: MSG 9/11 2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
2009 - Philadelphia, PA x4
2010 - Newark, NJ, New York City, NY x2
2012 - Philadelphia, PA
2013 - Chicago, IL, Philadelphia, PA x2, Hartford, CT
2016 - Philadelphia, PA x2, New York City, NY 2, Fenway 2
Easier to get to from DC, Hampton, Cville, ...everywhere. Right on the 95 corridor.
....hi y'all btw!
*NYC 9/28/96 *NYC 9/29/96 *NJ 9/8/98 (front row "may i play drums with you")
*MSG 9/10/98 (backstage) *MSG 9/11/98 (backstage)
*Jones Beach 8/23/00 *Jones Beach 8/24/00 *Jones Beach 8/25/00
*Mansfield 8/29/00 *Mansfield 8/30/00 *Nassau 4/30/03 *Nissan VA 7/1/03
*Borgata 10/1/05 *Camden 5/27/06 *Camden 5/28/06 *DC 5/30/06
*VA Beach 6/17/08 *DC 6/22/08 *MSG 6/24/08 (backstage) *MSG 6/25/08
*EV DC 8/17/08 *EV Baltimore 6/15/09 *Philly 10/31/09
*Bristow VA 5/13/10 *MSG 5/20/10 *MSG 5/21/10
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2009 - Philadelphia, PA x4
2010 - Newark, NJ, New York City, NY x2
2012 - Philadelphia, PA
2013 - Chicago, IL, Philadelphia, PA x2, Hartford, CT
2016 - Philadelphia, PA x2, New York City, NY 2, Fenway 2
*NYC 9/28/96 *NYC 9/29/96 *NJ 9/8/98 (front row "may i play drums with you")
*MSG 9/10/98 (backstage) *MSG 9/11/98 (backstage)
*Jones Beach 8/23/00 *Jones Beach 8/24/00 *Jones Beach 8/25/00
*Mansfield 8/29/00 *Mansfield 8/30/00 *Nassau 4/30/03 *Nissan VA 7/1/03
*Borgata 10/1/05 *Camden 5/27/06 *Camden 5/28/06 *DC 5/30/06
*VA Beach 6/17/08 *DC 6/22/08 *MSG 6/24/08 (backstage) *MSG 6/25/08
*EV DC 8/17/08 *EV Baltimore 6/15/09 *Philly 10/31/09
*Bristow VA 5/13/10 *MSG 5/20/10 *MSG 5/21/10
2013 - Philly 1, philly 2, charlottesville,
2015 - NYC (global citizen)
2016 - Philly 1&2
2022 - Camden