Not too bad so far. The free food is fairly good especially the non-meat chicken fingers. We have not bought the food that you need to pay for so cannot comment.
Drink lines are short. Prior to Eddie coming on last night the lines got a little longer but still went quickly. Grandstand seating area is really good if you are on the far right side. Not a huge seating ares but the closer to the right / stage has worked for us. You do get cut off a bit so it will be tough to see Mike and Jeff tonight but big screen right in front of the VIP seating area.
Lots of standing room area against the fence separating VIP and GA but probably already getting busy along the fence.
2005.09.12-London 2006.05.09-Toronto 2007.08.05-Lolla, Grant Park 2008.08.13-EV Toronto 2009.08.21-Toronto; 2009.10.30-Philly 2010.05.06-Columbus; 2010.05.07-Noblesville 2011.06.26-EV Detroit; 2011.09.11-Toronto; 2011.09.12-Toronto; 2011.09.15-Hamilton 2013.07.16-London; 2013.07.19-Wrigley Field 2014.10.16-Detroit 2016.05.08-Ottawa; 2016.05.10-Toronto; 2016.05.12-Toronto; 2016.08.20-Wrigley Field; 2016.08.22-Wrigley Field 2018.08.18-Wrigley Field; 2018.08.20-Wrigley Field 2021.09.24/25/26-Ohana Festival; 2021.10.01/02-Ohana Encore 2022.09.03-Ottawa; 2022.09.06-Hamilton; 2022.09.08-Toronto; 2022-09-15 Nashville 2023.08.31-Minneapolis; 2023.09.02-Minneapolis; 2023.09.05-Chicago; 2023.09.07-Chicago; 2023.09.29/30/10.01-Ohana Festival
Not too bad so far. The free food is fairly good especially the non-meat chicken fingers. We have not bought the food that you need to pay for so cannot comment.
Drink lines are short. Prior to Eddie coming on last night the lines got a little longer but still went quickly. Grandstand seating area is really good if you are on the far right side. Not a huge seating ares but the closer to the right / stage has worked for us. You do get cut off a bit so it will be tough to see Mike and Jeff tonight but big screen right in front of the VIP seating area.
Lots of standing room area against the fence separating VIP and GA but probably already getting busy along the fence.
Thanks! How close is that fence right along VIP/GA area?
Not too bad so far. The free food is fairly good especially the non-meat chicken fingers. We have not bought the food that you need to pay for so cannot comment.
Drink lines are short. Prior to Eddie coming on last night the lines got a little longer but still went quickly. Grandstand seating area is really good if you are on the far right side. Not a huge seating ares but the closer to the right / stage has worked for us. You do get cut off a bit so it will be tough to see Mike and Jeff tonight but big screen right in front of the VIP seating area.
Lots of standing room area against the fence separating VIP and GA but probably already getting busy along the fence.
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So I’m in the VIP area. Staying well back, as I’d like to be healthy for next weekend. Much less crowded than GA. Beach area is nice and quiet. Rail is fairly close but is off to the side. Free food is basically some appetizers. Food truck options are limited but the tomato/basil pizza is decent if maybe not quite worth an hour wait.
I like the less crowded feel. Your mileage may vary.
Yola was great I thought, and Celisse was shredding.
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Okay, highlight of the weekend thus far is Brandi Carlile going from “The Joke” straight into Soundgarden with Mike and Matt. Her whole set has been awesome.
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If you have VIP, aren’t you still able to go into GA if you want? Doesnt VIP still give u access to the GA viewing areas if u choose ?
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I was at SHN last week and tonight blew that away. Retrograde was a great opener, much better than DOTC. The Brandi Carlile guest spot on Betterman was phenomenal. I also thought the performances were generally tighter. And then there was the absolutely epic version of Black in the encores.
Okay, highlight of the weekend thus far is Brandi Carlile going from “The Joke” straight into Soundgarden with Mike and Matt. Her whole set has been awesome.
This is what I was lookin' for 😎
PJ - 09/23/98: West Palm Beach II, 08/12/00: Tampa, 04/12/03: Orlando, 04/13/03: Tampa, 06/12/08: Tampa, 06/27/08: Hartford, 09/22/09: Seattle II, 04/11/16: Tampa, 05/01 &05/02/16: MSG I & II, 09/18/21: Sea Hear Now, 10/01& 10/02/21: Ohana Encore I & II, 05/06 & 05/07/22: Los Angeles I & II, 09/11/22: MSG, 09/16/22: Nashville, 09/02/23: St. Paul II, 09/07/23: Chicago II, 09/18& 09/19/23: Austin I & II
EV - 08/04 & 08/05/08: (Eddie solo, w/Liam Finn) NYC I & II, 11/27 & 11/28/12: (Eddie solo, w/Glen Hansard) Orlando I & II, 02/09 & 02/10/22: (Eddie & the Earthlings) Chicago I & II, 09/30/23: (Eddie & the Earthlings) Ohana Festival
Song Wishlist: Oceans, Brother, Alone, Let Me Sleep, full W.M.A., Hold On, all of Vitalogy or Satan's Bed, Gremmie Out Of Control, Mankind, Around The Bend (full band), Don't Gimme No Lip, Pilate, Push Me Pull Me, All Those Yesterdays, Rival, Parting Ways (full band), You Are, Bu$hleaguer, Inside Job, low octave Driftin', Strangest Tribe, Other Side, Undone, Of The Earth, Love Reign O'er Me, Comfortably Numb, and the Mamasan Trilogy.
Wanted Posters: WPB '98, Tampa/WPB '00, Tampa '03, EV Batmobile '08 ISO: any picks, or setlists from any of my shows!
I was at SHN last week and tonight blew that away. Retrograde was a great opener, much better than DOTC. The Brandi Carlile guest spot on Betterman was phenomenal. I also thought the performances were generally tighter. And then there was the absolutely epic version of Black in the encores.
Great night.
Fully agree. I would also add it’s nice to comment on one of your comments about the shows and not about whether shows will be allowed! Can’t wait for the Encore weekend.
PJ: 2013: London (ON); Buffalo; 2014: Cincinnati; 2016: Sunrise, Miami, Toronto 1-2, Wrigley 2; 2018: London (UK) 1, Milan, Padova, Sea 2, Wrigley 1-2, Fenway 1-2; 2021: SHN, Ohana, Ohana Encore 1-2; 2022: LA 1-2, Phx, Oak 1-2, Fresno, Copenhagen, Hyde Park 1-2; Quebec, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto; MSG, Camden, Nashville, Louisville, St. Louis, OKC; 2023: St. Paul 1-2, Chicago 1-2; Fort Worth 2; Austin 1-2
EV Solo: 2017 Louisville and Franklin, 2018 Ohana, 2019 Innings Fest, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Dublin and Ohana; 2021 Ohana Friday (from beach) and Saturday; 2022 Earthlings Newark; 2023 Innings Fest and Benoraya 1-2.
Gutted: London 2 2018, Sacramento 2022, Noblesville 2023
It was a good festival setlist but the mix was not good....bass/bass drum was ridiculously loud and drowned out many of the early guitar solos. I blame this on the PJ sound guys because the early bands had really good sound.
It was a good festival setlist but the mix was not good....bass/bass drum was ridiculously loud and drowned out many of the early guitar solos. I blame this on the PJ sound guys because the early bands had really good sound.
Where were you standing? I was left of the soundboard about 30 feet and I thought it sounded good.
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It was a good festival setlist but the mix was not good....bass/bass drum was ridiculously loud and drowned out many of the early guitar solos. I blame this on the PJ sound guys because the early bands had really good sound.
Where were you standing? I was left of the soundboard about 30 feet and I thought it sounded good.
I thought Saturday's sound was off -- waaaaay too much drums/bass, but last night sounded much better. We were in the exact same spot both nights (VIP, well back).
All those who seek to destroy the liberties of a democratic nation ought to know that war is the surest and shortest means to accomplish it.
It was a good festival setlist but the mix was not good....bass/bass drum was ridiculously loud and drowned out many of the early guitar solos. I blame this on the PJ sound guys because the early bands had really good sound.
Where were you standing? I was left of the soundboard about 30 feet and I thought it sounded good.
I thought Saturday's sound was off -- waaaaay too much drums/bass, but last night sounded much better. We were in the exact same spot both nights (VIP, well back).
I wonder how much of that is Chad Smith pound pound smash. Right away when he started playing I was thinking that there wasn’t a lot of feel there.
Any feedback on the VIP area? is the viewing area ok? are there other places to go stand if it’s not?
we sat in the vip bleachers for EV...was very chill...lots of space with decent sound
Saturday we stood in the VIP GA just in front and to the right of the bleachers...lots of space throughout, high bars and stools set up, short bar lines, short waits for merch (pizza line longer)....all in all I thought it was a fantastic set up...something for everyone...if I had one complaint it was the poor viewing angle of the entire VIP area but good size monitors and excellent sound made up for it...different experience for me but ideal for seeing a show with my wife...we've agreed to make in an annual trip
A
PS....10:30pm curfew on Sundays
Any new realizations... would have to wait... Til he had more time,... more time... Time to dream,... to himself... he waves goodbye, To himself... I'll see you on the other side...
Any feedback on the VIP area? is the viewing area ok? are there other places to go stand if it’s not?
we sat in the vip bleachers for EV...was very chill...lots of space with decent sound
Saturday we stood in the VIP GA just in front and to the right of the bleachers...lots of space throughout, high bars and stools set up, short bar lines, short waits for merch (pizza line longer)....all in all I thought it was a fantastic set up...something for everyone...if I had one complaint it was the poor viewing angle of the entire VIP area but good size monitors and excellent sound made up for it...different experience for me but ideal for seeing a show with my wife...we've agreed to make in an annual trip
A
PS....10:30pm curfew on Sundays
We did VIP on Sat to see what it was all about, and did GA on Fri/Sun. Like Andrew said, the viewing angle is just aiight, and fine if you're ok either not seeing the left side of the stage and/or taking in the show via a screen. For the evening shows my buddy was ok with the well-positioned screens and, especially the VIP area's easy, quick escapes (see what I did there? ha) to the bathrooms and beer stands. I wanted to see The Earthlings live and direct so I gladly joined the GA masses.
Get ready to spend a lot of coin on food and beverages. The overall festival experience was incredible. My only gripe is the costs once inside. Beers, which are in 16oz cans, are 14 a pop. A personal pizza, which was around 12", was $26. Maybe those are the rates that make it work for the organizers, but as an attendee I felt gouged.
Any feedback on the VIP area? is the viewing area ok? are there other places to go stand if it’s not?
we sat in the vip bleachers for EV...was very chill...lots of space with decent sound
Saturday we stood in the VIP GA just in front and to the right of the bleachers...lots of space throughout, high bars and stools set up, short bar lines, short waits for merch (pizza line longer)....all in all I thought it was a fantastic set up...something for everyone...if I had one complaint it was the poor viewing angle of the entire VIP area but good size monitors and excellent sound made up for it...different experience for me but ideal for seeing a show with my wife...we've agreed to make in an annual trip
A
PS....10:30pm curfew on Sundays
We did VIP on Sat to see what it was all about, and did GA on Fri/Sun. Like Andrew said, the viewing angle is just aiight, and fine if you're ok either not seeing the left side of the stage and/or taking in the show via a screen. For the evening shows my buddy was ok with the well-positioned screens and, especially the VIP area's easy, quick escapes (see what I did there? ha) to the bathrooms and beer stands. I wanted to see The Earthlings live and direct so I gladly joined the GA masses.
Get ready to spend a lot of coin on food and beverages. The overall festival experience was incredible. My only gripe is the costs once inside. Beers, which are in 16oz cans, are 14 a pop. A personal pizza, which was around 12", was $26. Maybe those are the rates that make it work for the organizers, but as an attendee I felt gouged.
I spent a lot of money on booze, between the wife and me. Crazy number over three days and many hours.
Getting those fake sunscreen containers that you fill with liquor is the way to go.
Any feedback on the VIP area? is the viewing area ok? are there other places to go stand if it’s not?
we sat in the vip bleachers for EV...was very chill...lots of space with decent sound
Saturday we stood in the VIP GA just in front and to the right of the bleachers...lots of space throughout, high bars and stools set up, short bar lines, short waits for merch (pizza line longer)....all in all I thought it was a fantastic set up...something for everyone...if I had one complaint it was the poor viewing angle of the entire VIP area but good size monitors and excellent sound made up for it...different experience for me but ideal for seeing a show with my wife...we've agreed to make in an annual trip
A
PS....10:30pm curfew on Sundays
We did VIP on Sat to see what it was all about, and did GA on Fri/Sun. Like Andrew said, the viewing angle is just aiight, and fine if you're ok either not seeing the left side of the stage and/or taking in the show via a screen. For the evening shows my buddy was ok with the well-positioned screens and, especially the VIP area's easy, quick escapes (see what I did there? ha) to the bathrooms and beer stands. I wanted to see The Earthlings live and direct so I gladly joined the GA masses.
Get ready to spend a lot of coin on food and beverages. The overall festival experience was incredible. My only gripe is the costs once inside. Beers, which are in 16oz cans, are 14 a pop. A personal pizza, which was around 12", was $26. Maybe those are the rates that make it work for the organizers, but as an attendee I felt gouged.
I am bringing in a big water bottle to refill. There is no way I would spend $14 for a beer. They are not even that much at a MLB stadium. If I really want a beer, I can wait until after the show.
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is the viewing area ok?
are there other places to go stand if it’s not?
Grandstand seating area is really good if you are on the far right side. Not a huge seating ares but the closer to the right / stage has worked for us. You do get cut off a bit so it will be tough to see Mike and Jeff tonight but big screen right in front of the VIP seating area.
2005.09.12-London
2006.05.09-Toronto
2007.08.05-Lolla, Grant Park
2008.08.13-EV Toronto
2009.08.21-Toronto; 2009.10.30-Philly
2010.05.06-Columbus; 2010.05.07-Noblesville
2011.06.26-EV Detroit; 2011.09.11-Toronto; 2011.09.12-Toronto; 2011.09.15-Hamilton
2013.07.16-London; 2013.07.19-Wrigley Field
2014.10.16-Detroit
2016.05.08-Ottawa; 2016.05.10-Toronto; 2016.05.12-Toronto; 2016.08.20-Wrigley Field; 2016.08.22-Wrigley Field
2018.08.18-Wrigley Field; 2018.08.20-Wrigley Field
2021.09.24/25/26-Ohana Festival; 2021.10.01/02-Ohana Encore
2022.09.03-Ottawa; 2022.09.06-Hamilton; 2022.09.08-Toronto; 2022-09-15 Nashville
2023.08.31-Minneapolis; 2023.09.02-Minneapolis; 2023.09.05-Chicago; 2023.09.07-Chicago; 2023.09.29/30/10.01-Ohana Festival
enjoy the show
I like the less crowded feel. Your mileage may vary.
Yola was great I thought, and Celisse was shredding.
Song Wishlist: Oceans, Brother, Alone, Let Me Sleep, full W.M.A., Hold On, all of Vitalogy or Satan's Bed, Gremmie Out Of Control, Mankind, Around The Bend (full band), Don't Gimme No Lip, Pilate, Push Me Pull Me, All Those Yesterdays, Rival, Parting Ways (full band), You Are, Bu$hleaguer, Inside Job, low octave Driftin', Strangest Tribe, Other Side, Undone, Of The Earth, Love Reign O'er Me, Comfortably Numb, and the Mamasan Trilogy.
Gutted: London 2 2018, Sacramento 2022, Noblesville 2023
I thought Saturday's sound was off -- waaaaay too much drums/bass, but last night sounded much better. We were in the exact same spot both nights (VIP, well back).
Saturday we stood in the VIP GA just in front and to the right of the bleachers...lots of space throughout, high bars and stools set up, short bar lines, short waits for merch (pizza line longer)....all in all I thought it was a fantastic set up...something for everyone...if I had one complaint it was the poor viewing angle of the entire VIP area but good size monitors and excellent sound made up for it...different experience for me but ideal for seeing a show with my wife...we've agreed to make in an annual trip
A
PS....10:30pm curfew on Sundays
Til he had more time,... more time...
Time to dream,... to himself... he waves goodbye,
To himself... I'll see you on the other side...
Get ready to spend a lot of coin on food and beverages. The overall festival experience was incredible. My only gripe is the costs once inside. Beers, which are in 16oz cans, are 14 a pop. A personal pizza, which was around 12", was $26.
Getting those fake sunscreen containers that you fill with liquor is the way to go.