My fiance and i will will be in Seattle for the show in August. She isn’t trying to wait in line all day. How far back do you think we’d be if we show up around 4 or 5 pm?
im in ga and going in 19.2mins before show time so you will be way ahead of me have fun!!
I'll see you there ... maybe I'll sneak in a minute or two before you. It'll be my first time in GA, but I figure the back of GA will be better than any seat.
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My first time in GA in St Paul 2014, we walked in about 15-20 minutes after doors opened. Could’ve easily been 8-10 deep near the middle and even closer on Stones side. However we chose to hang back so we could have room to move and see better.
Granted Safeco will be bigger than Xcel Energy but honestly if you’re looking to line up around 4-5pm I just wouldn’t stress about lining up at all.
At Wrigley we lined up around 4pm, and ended up about 12 to 15 people deep, near centre. It was decent. Not quite as easy as getting good spots at arena shows (as the stadium pits are the equivalent of a whole arena floor being ga).
I started having so much more fun at shows when I stopped stressing out about how close I could be towards the front. This whole being on the rail thing is way overrated in my opinion. Enjoy the day and stroll in after the gates open. Anywhere in GA will be great. I prefer being in the back so I can move around.
I started having so much more fun at shows when I stopped stressing out about how close I could be towards the front. This whole being on the rail thing is way overrated in my opinion. Enjoy the day and stroll in after the gates open. Anywhere in GA will be great. I prefer being in the back so I can move around.
I started having so much more fun at shows when I stopped stressing out about how close I could be towards the front. This whole being on the rail thing is way overrated in my opinion. Enjoy the day and stroll in after the gates open. Anywhere in GA will be great. I prefer being in the back so I can move around.
I agree. I actually find the rail rather uncomfortable. Sure, it's nice to lean on to take a little weight off your feet, but I don't find that worth the neck pain it causes me to look up at that tight angle for an entire long show. Plus the rail really restricts your ability to move. Also, I'm sorry, but there are too many psycho fans within 2 deep of the rail. Some are super great, don't get me wrong, but some others are just mental cases, and can get really fucking weird and annoying about "their zone". IMO, the ideal place to be with the best sight line, the ideal spot for connecting with the band, and the most fun crowd is 3 to 7 deep. That's the GA sweet spot, lol. You usually don't have to wait for very long to be in that zone. I've never turned up earlier than about 45 minutes before doors open.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
I started having so much more fun at shows when I stopped stressing out about how close I could be towards the front. This whole being on the rail thing is way overrated in my opinion. Enjoy the day and stroll in after the gates open. Anywhere in GA will be great. I prefer being in the back so I can move around.
I agree. I actually find the rail rather uncomfortable. Sure, it's nice to lean on to take a little weight off your feet, but I don't find that worth the neck pain it causes me to look up at that tight angle for an entire long show. Plus the rail really restricts your ability to move. Also, I'm sorry, but there are too many psycho fans within 2 deep of the rail. Some are super great, don't get me wrong, but some others are just mental cases, and can get really fucking weird and annoying about "their zone". IMO, the ideal place to be with the best sight line, the ideal spot for connecting with the band, and the most fun crowd is 3 to 7 deep. That's the GA sweet spot, lol. You usually don't have to wait for very long to be in that zone. I've never turned up earlier than about 45 minutes before doors open.
Definitely agree. I showed up for doors at Vancouver 13, and was dead centre about 5 or 6 people deep. It was awesome.
I will say GA for Stadium shows is a whole different beast than for arena shows. There's that many more people trying to get closer so you have to show up earlier :( A few hours early is good for me. I don't need to be on the rail or anything
I started having so much more fun at shows when I stopped stressing out about how close I could be towards the front. This whole being on the rail thing is way overrated in my opinion. Enjoy the day and stroll in after the gates open. Anywhere in GA will be great. I prefer being in the back so I can move around.
I agree. I actually find the rail rather uncomfortable. Sure, it's nice to lean on to take a little weight off your feet, but I don't find that worth the neck pain it causes me to look up at that tight angle for an entire long show. Plus the rail really restricts your ability to move. Also, I'm sorry, but there are too many psycho fans within 2 deep of the rail. Some are super great, don't get me wrong, but some others are just mental cases, and can get really fucking weird and annoying about "their zone". IMO, the ideal place to be with the best sight line, the ideal spot for connecting with the band, and the most fun crowd is 3 to 7 deep. That's the GA sweet spot, lol. You usually don't have to wait for very long to be in that zone. I've never turned up earlier than about 45 minutes before doors open.
Definitely agree. I showed up for doors at Vancouver 13, and was dead centre about 5 or 6 people deep. It was awesome.
I will say GA for Stadium shows is a whole different beast than for arena shows. There's that many more people trying to get closer so you have to show up earlier :( A few hours early is good for me. I don't need to be on the rail or anything
You were directly behind me at that show, 2 or 3 people between us. You're right, I forget about the difference with stadium shows and a monster pit. Yeah, 2 or 3 hours early sounds about right to be in the best place for those.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
I started having so much more fun at shows when I stopped stressing out about how close I could be towards the front. This whole being on the rail thing is way overrated in my opinion. Enjoy the day and stroll in after the gates open. Anywhere in GA will be great. I prefer being in the back so I can move around.
I agree. I actually find the rail rather uncomfortable. Sure, it's nice to lean on to take a little weight off your feet, but I don't find that worth the neck pain it causes me to look up at that tight angle for an entire long show. Plus the rail really restricts your ability to move. Also, I'm sorry, but there are too many psycho fans within 2 deep of the rail. Some are super great, don't get me wrong, but some others are just mental cases, and can get really fucking weird and annoying about "their zone". IMO, the ideal place to be with the best sight line, the ideal spot for connecting with the band, and the most fun crowd is 3 to 7 deep. That's the GA sweet spot, lol. You usually don't have to wait for very long to be in that zone. I've never turned up earlier than about 45 minutes before doors open.
It is true the sweet spot 3-7is where ive resided up until the last tour then i tried the rail and loved my experience. So either way G.A is cool. As for assholes at sound garden i was praised bysecurity for dealing with that one annoying guy everyone had enough so i casually dealt with him. Show was calm after
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2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1
have fun!!
Granted Safeco will be bigger than Xcel Energy but honestly if you’re looking to line up around 4-5pm I just wouldn’t stress about lining up at all.
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I agree with LEL, you'll be fine.
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I will say GA for Stadium shows is a whole different beast than for arena shows. There's that many more people trying to get closer so you have to show up earlier :( A few hours early is good for me. I don't need to be on the rail or anything
You're right, I forget about the difference with stadium shows and a monster pit. Yeah, 2 or 3 hours early sounds about right to be in the best place for those.
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