BALTIMORE thread

crazygeo

List if you’re planning on going to the Sat. Night show at Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore. 

What’s it like at the Arena 

Never been there, but have been to Harbor and Orioles stadium. 

Oh by the way Phillips Crab 🦀 is A+

on2legs

crazygeo said:

List if you’re planning on going to the Sat. Night show at Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore. 

What’s it like at the Arena 

Never been there, but have been to Harbor and Orioles stadium. 

Oh by the way Phillips Crab 🦀 is A+

Imagine seeing Pearl Jam in a high school gym.  I was at the 2013 show and that was my impression.  I enjoyed it thoroughly. 

100 Pacer

on2legs said:

crazygeo said:

List if you’re planning on going to the Sat. Night show at Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore. 

What’s it like at the Arena 

Never been there, but have been to Harbor and Orioles stadium. 

Oh by the way Phillips Crab 🦀 is A+

Imagine seeing Pearl Jam in a high school gym.  I was at the 2013 show and that was my impression.  I enjoyed it thoroughly. 

Sounds like Missoula or Moline.

Looking forward to it.

🤘

CROJAM95

Yankees/Orioles that weekend....damn, I might have to go now. Always wanted to go to Camden Yards

Im doing MSG, 3 Southern California Shows, 2 Amsterdam & Zurich......prob Baltimore too

tdawe

CROJAM95 said:

Yankees/Orioles that weekend....damn, I might have to go now. Always wanted to go to Camden Yards

Im doing MSG, 3 Southern California Shows, 2 Amsterdam & Zurich......prob Baltimore too

Yanks game is at 4 too, right down the block from the arena - it's perfect.

jmf5631

Very old, very small venue.  Most likely between 13-14k people.  Think "rustic charm" and edit your expectations accordingly.  LOL

Ledbetterman10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5Tl89jXGLs

CROJAM95

tdawe said:

CROJAM95 said:

Yankees/Orioles that weekend....damn, I might have to go now. Always wanted to go to Camden Yards

Im doing MSG, 3 Southern California Shows, 2 Amsterdam & Zurich......prob Baltimore too

Yanks game is at 4 too, right down the block from the arena - it's perfect.

id prob do the sunday game....its 1:05pm, then head back home

Saturday would be pregameing it, crabs.....watch that game on tv

KM73780

I’m there (assuming I get my tickets). Never been to that venue though. 

tdawe

CROJAM95 said:

tdawe said:

CROJAM95 said:

Yankees/Orioles that weekend....damn, I might have to go now. Always wanted to go to Camden Yards

Im doing MSG, 3 Southern California Shows, 2 Amsterdam & Zurich......prob Baltimore too

Yanks game is at 4 too, right down the block from the arena - it's perfect.

id prob do the sunday game....its 1:05pm, then head back home

Saturday would be pregameing it, crabs.....watch that game on tv

Crabs for lunch, "pregame" at the ballpark. 

HesCalledDyer

I'm definitely trying to be there since I can drive home & sleep in my own bed that night.  I've seen several shows at Baltimore/1st Mariner/Royal Farms Arena and one thing they have in common is they all sounded amazing!  I'm not quite sure what it is with the acoustics in that building, but shows are loud and clear in there.  It'd be a terrible place to see a basketball or hockey game, but it's honestly one of the best sounding arenas I've been in for shows.  Plenty to do in & around the arena or within a short Uber/Lyft ride.

Be sure to hit up Fell's Point, all kinds of cool shops and restaurants.  I highly recommend Blue Moon Cafe, Waterfront Hotel, & Abbey Burger Bistro (for the soccer hooligans).  Pub Dog on Federal Hill is also a decent stop for pizza & beer, and there's an Abbey Burger there as well.  And for good crabs, skip the overpriced and overhyped Phillip's and head down to LP Steamers in Locust Point. Get the Crab Fluff, trust me on this!  And if you're a record collector, you absolutely have to stop in The Sound Garden in Fell's.  If you're feeling adventurous, head up to Mt. Vernon and check out The Brewer's Art - excellent brewpub/fancy restaurant (they have a basement bar for us common folk).

CROJAM95

tdawe said:

CROJAM95 said:

tdawe said:

CROJAM95 said:

Yankees/Orioles that weekend....damn, I might have to go now. Always wanted to go to Camden Yards

Im doing MSG, 3 Southern California Shows, 2 Amsterdam & Zurich......prob Baltimore too

Yanks game is at 4 too, right down the block from the arena - it's perfect.

id prob do the sunday game....its 1:05pm, then head back home

Saturday would be pregameing it, crabs.....watch that game on tv

Crabs for lunch, "pregame" at the ballpark. 

Fuck it right, do it alllllll

tdawe

CROJAM95 said:

tdawe said:

CROJAM95 said:

tdawe said:

CROJAM95 said:

Yankees/Orioles that weekend....damn, I might have to go now. Always wanted to go to Camden Yards

Im doing MSG, 3 Southern California Shows, 2 Amsterdam & Zurich......prob Baltimore too

Yanks game is at 4 too, right down the block from the arena - it's perfect.

id prob do the sunday game....its 1:05pm, then head back home

Saturday would be pregameing it, crabs.....watch that game on tv

Crabs for lunch, "pregame" at the ballpark. 

Fuck it right, do it alllllll

There's much more than this...much more than this...

HesCalledDyer

And if you haven't seen a game at Camden Yards, be sure to do so if you can fit it in your schedule.  I'm not an Orioles fan so there is no bias here, but it is arguably the most beautiful park in baseball.  PNC Park is some legitimate competition for that title; I feel so lucky to live halfway between both!  But seriously, get your asses to an O's game, knock back a few Duckpins (beer), and have a blast!

eeriepadave

Baltimore i think is fine despite what some people might say. I had a good time there in '13 and will be there in March. Camden Yards and the aquarium are pretty cool. Arena was ok. It reminded me more of a college basketball arena. Only thing i didn't care for at the show was the security. They were being dicks about recording.

GM151575

tdawe said:

CROJAM95 said:

Yankees/Orioles that weekend....damn, I might have to go now. Always wanted to go to Camden Yards

Im doing MSG, 3 Southern California Shows, 2 Amsterdam & Zurich......prob Baltimore too

Yanks game is at 4 too, right down the block from the arena - it's perfect.

Yes, trying to make that my bachelor party. Yankee game then right to the show! 

100 Pacer

What are the tasty food options within walking distance?

rberko1

I live in the Baltimore area and have attended many events at the Arena. As mentioned, it's an older building so there's nothing fancy about it. I always say there is no such thing as a bad seat there. It's basically a small square--and no matter where you are, you have a good view of the stage. My only concern as a Ten Club member is ticket availability in such a small venue. I had no problem getting Ten Club tix there in 2013, and hope it goes as smoothly this time around.

Plus: I'm 99% sure that street parking is free downtown on Saturdays.

MayDay10

Its a cool venue.  Definitely get an old barn vibe that is gone with all the new cookie cutter arenas.  Everything is more compact.

HesCalledDyer

100 Pacer said:

What are the tasty food options within walking distance?

I usually hit Fell's Point for food as most of the options near the Arena/Harbor area are commercial chains.  You can walk it (its like a mile or so), but it can get a little sketchy walking thru the Jonestown negihborhood, so I'd recommend Uber/Lyft.  Pratt Street Ale House is right around the corner from the Arena though, and they have decent food but nothing to really write home about.

OceansJenny

Koppers Tavern has great pub fare, and $1 oysters in the summer (not sure about March). Max’s Taphouse has a great beer selection. Both in Fells.

Miss Shirley’s is great for brunch, but usually has a crazy wait.

Restaurants are always turning over so also refer to your friendly Yelp app. And avoid anything directly in the harbour.

dustinpardue

Make sure you hit up a Royal Farms and get some chicken tenders, home fries, and nacho cheese. One of the things I miss most about living in Baltimore.

stanudes

Baltimore show Facebook group ICYMI

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1408313319340946/?ref=share

josevolution

Crab cakes topped with fried eggs with hollandaise sauce & Bloody Marys on Saturday morning is to die for!

Lost_And_No_Guide

really hope to never live in a place that makes me say "the thing I miss most about living there was the food I got from the gas station"

FW46778

Trying to hit some breweries and the game in Baltimore before. Hotel booked at the Hyatt place for weeks now.

jdizzle8291

Lost_And_No_Guide said:

really hope to never live in a place that makes me say "the thing I miss most about living there was the food I got from the gas station"

Kswheeler

Went down to the inner harbor in May too see greta van fleet! Fells point was the best place for bars especially the horse you came in on cool spot live music 

eeriepadave

stanudes said:

Baltimore show Facebook group ICYMI

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1408313319340946/?ref=share

cool

Where was the 2013 wishlist pre party at? I forget the name of the place.

on2legs

Baltimore's biggest Pearl Jam fan...

TamaDrummer91

I’m in the lottery for Baltimore. 1st priority. I’m anxious to see them in such a small place. I think the smallest I’ve seen them in so far was in Hampton Coliseum