Getting on the rail -- How early?

Looking for suggestions on how early I would need to get to Seattle Venue to get on the rail.  I have general admission tix for August 8 and want to maximize my chances to be up front.  Coming in from PA for both Seattle shows -- super stoked!! 

Any help would be awesome.

Thanks

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  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 38,732
    The night/day before.

    Good luck as there are some very dedicated fans that show up early!!!
  • jmug23jmug23 Posts: 778
    The night/day before.

    Good luck as there are some very dedicated fans that show up early!!!
    Agreed. Definitely the day before. To be safe, I’d say early in the morning the day before especially because people are flying in from all over for these few shows.  Funny thing is, even if u get there in the morning the day before; u still won’t be first in line:) 

  • Lost In OhioLost In Ohio Posts: 6,746
    I wouldn't be surprised if people wait outside during night one in order to be rail for night two.

    In other words, two simultaneous lines.
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  • demetriosdemetrios Canada Posts: 87,054
    How early? I would say the evening of August 5th.
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 38,732
    demetrios said:
    How early? I would say the evening of August 5th.
    I'm on line right now with the "list"...
  • FactoryMan93FactoryMan93 Posts: 714
    Really, a few days before the show? I am not being sarcastic, I am just curious. I was going to line up very early the morning of the show. I am arriving Tuesday from just outside Toronto and want to see the sights and scenery.
  • my2handsmy2hands Posts: 17,117
    People are crazy lol
  • cp3iversoncp3iverson Posts: 8,626
    Me personally id enjoy the sights and the food. Being crushed up against a rail isnt my idea of fun these days but i do remember the thrill.  Do what seems the most fun. 
  • jmug23jmug23 Posts: 778
    Really, a few days before the show? I am not being sarcastic, I am just curious. I was going to line up very early the morning of the show. I am arriving Tuesday from just outside Toronto and want to see the sights and scenery.
    In all honesty there will already be lots of people in line from the night before. Impossible to know how many will already be there and not sure how big the stage and rail is for this show, but u definitely won’t be first in line getting there early morning the day of. I’m usually about 3-4 people back from the rail on mikes side and I just walk in about 90 minutes before the show and enjoy the city all day. Good luck
  • demetriosdemetrios Canada Posts: 87,054
    demetrios said:
    How early? I would say the evening of August 5th.
    I'm on line right now with the "list"...
    Damn I can't believe how many already are on the list. 
    I just got mine. :/ 



    :p 

  • You're not in line already?? You're probably out of luck.... ;)=)
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  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,601
    It seems like its well past time for the 10c to move to control the GA admission process.  The waiting in line arms race is out of control.  
  • FactoryMan93FactoryMan93 Posts: 714
    What's this list I see mention of?
  • wbutler29wbutler29 Posts: 911
    What's this list I see mention of?

    You don't want to know . . .
  • HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,415
    edited May 2018
    wbutler29 said:
    What's this list I see mention of?

    You don't want to know . . .
    The practice is banned by Ten Club, anyway.  The "list" does not exist.
  • FactoryMan93FactoryMan93 Posts: 714
    wbutler29 said:
    What's this list I see mention of?

    You don't want to know . . .
    The practice is banned by Ten Club, anyway.  The "list" does not exist.
    Ahh I understand now. A seniority prank.
  • cp3iversoncp3iverson Posts: 8,626
    It was a real thing apparently by stalkerish types.  Crypt keepers.  Hopefully no one ever listened to those fools. 
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 27,722
    op if the show is august 8 I would think you would have to get in line probably the night of aug 6th or very very early aug 7th to get rail.  Good luck!
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  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 38,732
    wbutler29 said:
    What's this list I see mention of?

    You don't want to know . . .
    The practice is banned by Ten Club, anyway.  The "list" does not exist.
    The hell it don't!  I got me first and the Gimmie Gimmies as1st and 2nd. 

    I've got a goat as number 2.

    Demetrios will get bumped to 4th.  No one is gettin in front of that damn goat...

    Speedy Mcready is at 5.

    C U All there!
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 38,732
    Ofi-cal List.  Please cut and paste.

    1. Me First
    2. Gimmie Gimmies
    3. Goat
    4. Demetrios
    5. Speedy McCready
    6. Badbrains
  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 49,456
    edited May 2018
    wbutler29 said:
    What's this list I see mention of?

    You don't want to know . . .
    The practice is banned by Ten Club, anyway.  The "list" does not exist.
    Ahh I understand now. A seniority prank.
    No, it wasn't about seniority or a prank. It was a real thing made up and enforced by psychotic fans ... but it was really, really ridiculous and unfair, which is why 10C finally said it wasn't allowed anymore a few years ago.
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  • lolobugglolobugg BLUE RDGE MTNS Posts: 8,174
    Ofi-cal List.  Please cut and paste.

    1. Me First
    2. Gimmie Gimmies
    3. Goat
    4. Demetrios
    5. Speedy McCready
    6. Badbrains

    hey. where is my name on that list?

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  • PP193448PP193448 Here Posts: 4,281
    lolobugg said:
    Ofi-cal List.  Please cut and paste.

    1. Me First
    2. Gimmie Gimmies
    3. Goat
    4. Demetrios
    5. Speedy McCready
    6. Badbrains

    hey. where is my name on that list?
    Goat???
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  • HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,415
    wbutler29 said:
    What's this list I see mention of?

    You don't want to know . . .
    The practice is banned by Ten Club, anyway.  The "list" does not exist.
    The hell it don't!  I got me first and the Gimmie Gimmies as1st and 2nd. 

    I've got a goat as number 2.

    Demetrios will get bumped to 4th.  No one is gettin in front of that damn goat...

    Speedy Mcready is at 5.

    C U All there!
    :rofl:
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 38,732
    lolobugg said:
    Ofi-cal List.  Please cut and paste.

    1. Me First
    2. Gimmie Gimmies
    3. Goat
    4. Demetrios
    5. Speedy McCready
    6. Badbrains

    hey. where is my name on that list?
    Ofi-cal List.  Please cut and paste.

    1. Me First
    2. Gimmie Gimmies
    3. Goat
    4. Demetrios
    5. Speedy McCready
    6. Badbrains
    7. Lologugg
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 38,732
    PP193448 said:
    lolobugg said:
    Ofi-cal List.  Please cut and paste.

    1. Me First
    2. Gimmie Gimmies
    3. Goat
    4. Demetrios
    5. Speedy McCready
    6. Badbrains

    hey. where is my name on that list?
    Goat???
    Yes a goat.  I can't explain it.  

    Damn thing showed up and sat next to me and insisted to be put on the list.

    Demetrios went to go in front of the goat and the sumbitch headbutted Demetrios.

    This goat ain't no joke and I'm glad it's cool with me.  I let him eat my bag from lunch so we are good.
  • FactoryMan93FactoryMan93 Posts: 714
    PJ_Soul said:
    wbutler29 said:
    What's this list I see mention of?

    You don't want to know . . .
    The practice is banned by Ten Club, anyway.  The "list" does not exist.
    Ahh I understand now. A seniority prank.
    No, it wasn't about seniority or a prank. It was a real thing made up and enforced by psychotic fans ... but it was really, really ridiculous and unfair, which is why 10C finally said it wasn't allowed anymore a few years ago.
    It doesn't sound real haha. Made up by fans??? You mean people like you and me? So how did it work, if you weren't as big of a fan as somebody that person would pick you up and place you behind them? Was there a meter stick? 
  • FactoryMan93FactoryMan93 Posts: 714
    I am going for the music
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 38,732
    PJ_Soul said:
    wbutler29 said:
    What's this list I see mention of?

    You don't want to know . . .
    The practice is banned by Ten Club, anyway.  The "list" does not exist.
    Ahh I understand now. A seniority prank.
    No, it wasn't about seniority or a prank. It was a real thing made up and enforced by psychotic fans ... but it was really, really ridiculous and unfair, which is why 10C finally said it wasn't allowed anymore a few years ago.
    It doesn't sound real haha. Made up by fans??? You mean people like you and me? So how did it work, if you weren't as big of a fan as somebody that person would pick you up and place you behind them? Was there a meter stick? 
    Oh, it was a real!
    http://community.pearljam.com/discussion/242017/the-line-and-the-list
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 38,732
    Ofi-cal List.  Please cut and paste.

    1. Me First
    2. Gimmie Gimmies
    3. Goat
    4. Demetrios
    5. Speedy McCready
    6. Badbrains
    7. Lologugg
    8. Factoryman93

    Congrats to all who have made it so far.
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