**DüSSELDORF**THE thread

Waxx

doodie on a stick wrote:

Will there be scalpers outside of the venue? Will I have a decent shot at getting a ticket? Every US show there is always someone selling but I don't know what to expect here. Also, any locals have any idea how I might be able to get from Venlo to Dusseldorf? I think there was a rail link between the two but I am not sure how this might work trying to get back after the show - I need to be back to work for Friday AM. I will ride a bike if I have to. I am really looking forward to experiencing PJ in an European setting, should be a blast!

Any comments/suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!

I'd say there are always scalpers trying to sell their tickets so that should not be a problem. And yes, there is a train going from Venlo to Dusseldorf and back. Takes a little over an hour. Problem is, though, the last train to Venlo leaves at about 10 PM and the first one in the morning (including changing trains in Monchengladbach) at 430 AM. So riding your bike may be your best option.

civ_eng_girl

sliver wrote:

we arrive the day before too...hotel is near the ISS dome, maybe 15 min with buses.

PS: i'm sure now...i've an extra 10c ticket for sale (face value)...PM me for any info.

yippee!! sliver, you're a life saver!

mole1985

doodie on a stick wrote:

Realized this might be a better place for this post.

I just found out that I need to go to the Netherlands for work the same week as PJ will be in Dusseldorf - I will be about 35 miles away. There is no way I am going to let this pass by without trying to get into this show.

Will there be scalpers outside of the venue? Will I have a decent shot at getting a ticket? Every US show there is always someone selling but I don't know what to expect here. Also, any locals have any idea how I might be able to get from Venlo to Dusseldorf? I think there was a rail link between the two but I am not sure how this might work trying to get back after the show - I need to be back to work for Friday AM. I will ride a bike if I have to. I am really looking forward to experiencing PJ in an European setting, should be a blast!

Any comments/suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!

PM sent

Obi Once

doodie on a stick wrote:

Will there be scalpers outside of the venue? Will I have a decent shot at getting a ticket?

seen this:

sliver wrote:

PS: i'm sure now...i've an extra 10c ticket for sale (face value)...PM me for any info.

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And yes almost always there are scalpers, the bigger the name the bigger the chance. I'd say 90%. I ordered my tickets online tho and no problem..

Obi Once

collymcd wrote:

Saw Interpol two years ago at the Oxegen Festival over here in Ireland. They were epic to say the least. I'm not too keen about having two openers though, surely this will only cut into the length of the PJ set list... unless they want to break curfew again, which of course I have no problem with

I also saw them in 05 and they were great, seems the new work is really good too, so

and well I presume they plan the openers in a way it won't mean PJ will play less, that would royally suck ass.

doodie on a stick

Obi Once wrote:

seen this:

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And yes almost always there are scalpers, the bigger the name the bigger the chance. I'd say 90%. I ordered my tickets online tho and no problem..

Thanks. I am going to have to try and buy them the day of the show, I will not be sure that I can go until that week. Plus I am going to try and bring a few of my buddies with me if I can.

doodie on a stick

Waxx wrote:

I'd say there are always scalpers trying to sell their tickets so that should not be a problem. And yes, there is a train going from Venlo to Dusseldorf and back. Takes a little over an hour. Problem is, though, the last train to Venlo leaves at about 10 PM and the first one in the morning (including changing trains in Monchengladbach) at 430 AM. So riding your bike may be your best option.

Wow! I obviously could not make the 10PM train. how late are the bars open until? I could probably stay for the late train and just pull an all nighter. How about cabs or car service, any idea what I would be looking at cost wise? Thanks!

Waxx

doodie on a stick wrote:

Wow! I obviously could not make the 10PM train. how late are the bars open until? I could probably stay for the late train and just pull an all nighter. How about cabs or car service, any idea what I would be looking at cost wise? Thanks!

I don't think there are any bars near the ISS dome. There is going to be an aftershow party at the "Pretty Vacant" club (http://www.prettyvacant.de). Quite small, but still cool. So that might be a good place to pull an all nighter. Also, it is within walking distance of the main station.

You mean a cab from Dusseldorf to Venlo ? No idea, rough guess: 60 Euro.

Viggo

So here's the thing: I have four other friends coming on with me to see Pearl Jam in Düsseldorf, but they haven't heard a lot of pearl jam songs.

Wich songs do you think will definately be played? The setlist...

1. Rocking in the free world is always there right?

Any other regualar songs that keep coming every show?

Pegasus

Viggo wrote:

So here's the thing: I have four other friends coming on with me to see Pearl Jam in Düsseldorf, but they haven't heard a lot of pearl jam songs.

Wich songs do you think will definately be played? The setlist...

1. Rocking in the free world is always there right?

Any other regualar songs that keep coming every show?

the only 99.99% guaranteed is Even Flow.
judging by last year: Alive, World Wide Suicide and Do The Evolution almost dead certs too, as is Yellow Ledbetter.

wash_

Just got the email with ticket pick-up info.

10c box office at 3.30
10c entry 5.15
Normal entry 5.30
PJ on at 9.00

Obi Once

doodie on a stick wrote:

Thanks. I am going to have to try and buy them the day of the show, I will not be sure that I can go until that week. Plus I am going to try and bring a few of my buddies with me if I can.

No worries, I can't remember any mayor concert (e.g. U2. Pearl Jam, Incubus, Oasis etc) where I haven't seen a scalper in the Netherlands, I doubt it'll be any different in Germany.

doodie on a stick

Obi Once wrote:

No worries, I can't remember any mayor concert (e.g. U2. Pearl Jam, Incubus, Oasis etc) where I haven't seen a scalper in the Netherlands, I doubt it'll be any different in Germany.

I figured as much. I think I just wanted to talk about going as this came out of nowhere for me. Now I just have to make it happen.

Aranarth

I have a spare 10C ticket to sell, at face value, obviously. hit me up at denis AT aranarth DOT com if you want it.

Scouser La

Any locals able to give me the lowdown on Dusseldorf - what's hot n not pub and club wise in the Aldstadt. Any good ex-pat Irish bars and rock clubs for example.

Been looking at a few web sites but nothing really gives you much of an insight on what's really good and what ain't.

I'll be heading over 2 days before the gig and have plenty of time to kill so appreciate any pointers you can give me.

Viggo

Bump! Wondering the same thing...

Hinny

To find a good pub, just follow the long line of PJ-shirt wearing people flooding out from Backpackers-Duesseldorf in search of something good.

pjgirl23

Aranarth wrote:

I have a spare 10C ticket to sell, at face value, obviously. hit me up at denis AT aranarth DOT com if you want it.

PM sent

cheers
Tan

oswald

I am selling two GA standing tickets for Dusseldorf half the face value price, PM if interested.

eMMI

hello my good folks! I know I haven't been around in this thread.. but I now need to ask you something.

the thing is, I'll be in Dorf from the 20th to the 25th and I have accommodation until the 22nd. now, obviously I am going to try and book somewhere for myself for the remaining nights but just in case anyone would have any spare space in their room or something and wouldn't mind having me over there, I'd be very happy.

if not, that is perfectly ok and I'll come up with something else. haven't been able to book anything yet cause of some troubles with my card.. :rolleyes:


anyway, can't wait to see the city (my first time in Germany) and naturally the show!!