MSG Crowd Question

Get_Right

mcgruff10 said:

Yeah the state troopers don’t care anymore.  This summer I went twice (first time since pj in 03) and people were drinking everywhere.  I was amazed how easy it was getting back out on the parkway.  Sound was good.  Don’t be afraid to see a show there.  I’ll take pnc over Camden any day of the week.  

But you are right, it is just a big concrete structure.  

I never miss Camden. Luckily it has been a while since we had to make a choice.
Edit: What I meant was I never MISS a Camden show. I love NYC, I lived there for a long time. But Philly has delivered. We shall see.

kosteva2

Philly shows > Camden shows.  Haven't missed any since pre-'98.  Camden shows typically good but not on the same level as Philly ones. 
 
You can take top 4-5 shows from within Philly city limits and they hold up as well as any other city's top 4-5 (guessing if played that game start comparing to NYC, Boston, Chicago, Seattle).  Off the top of my head 4/29/16, 10/31/09, 10/30/09, 10/3/05, 4/28/03.  Even 9/2/12 Made in America with Jay Z doing 99 Problems with them memorable.

Camden shows not as memorable.  4/28/98 stands out most for me.  A lot of the other tours kind of blend together.  9/14/22 really good for post-pandemic, down-tuned, shorter setlist Pearl Jam but not fair to compare to Philly.

I hate the Camden venue.  Sound not as good as other sheds.  Easy-ish access from highways, bridge, river ferry but not a great scene in area outside venue.

mcgruff10

Get_Right said:

mcgruff10 said:

Yeah the state troopers don’t care anymore.  This summer I went twice (first time since pj in 03) and people were drinking everywhere.  I was amazed how easy it was getting back out on the parkway.  Sound was good.  Don’t be afraid to see a show there.  I’ll take pnc over Camden any day of the week.  

But you are right, it is just a big concrete structure.  

I never miss Camden. Luckily it has been a while since we had to make a choice.
Edit: What I meant was I never MISS a Camden show. I love NYC, I lived there for a long time. But Philly has delivered. We shall see.

lol. I understand what you are saying and agree.  I am happy these shows are indoors so we don’t have to worry about the weather.   

Get_Right

kosteva2 said:

Philly shows > Camden shows.  Haven't missed any since pre-'98.  Camden shows typically good but not on the same level as Philly ones. 
 
You can take top 4-5 shows from within Philly city limits and they hold up as well as any other city's top 4-5 (guessing if played that game start comparing to NYC, Boston, Chicago, Seattle).  Off the top of my head 4/29/16, 10/31/09, 10/30/09, 10/3/05, 4/28/03.  Even 9/2/12 Made in America with Jay Z doing 99 Problems with them memorable.

Camden shows not as memorable.  4/28/98 stands out most for me.  A lot of the other tours kind of blend together.  9/14/22 really good for post-pandemic, down-tuned, shorter setlist Pearl Jam but not fair to compare to Philly.

I hate the Camden venue.  Sound not as good as other sheds.  Easy-ish access from highways, bridge, river ferry but not a great scene in area outside venue.

Agree to disagree. Other than closing the Spectrum (night three was the best), I will take Camden every time. Yes the place is not great. Yes the neighborhood sucks. But it is like they have something to prove when they go there (best show of 2022).  Back to MSG. See you next week.

Steadyd84

Night 2 will be my first MSG show, too! I’m bringing a childhood friend who is originally from Long Island to his first PJ show. 

Stoked!!!

spankyMP

Steadyd84 said:

Night 2 will be my first MSG show, too! I’m bringing a childhood friend who is originally from Long Island to his first PJ show. 

Stoked!!!

Yes!!!!

smagnus1

MSG virgin- not expecting a miracle set but hoping for a good crowd and a good show. 10c seats in 103 from lucky lotto and found a very kind member a few weeks ago that set the wife and I up for N2. Just really looking forward to a good short trip away from the reality of a work strike entering its 3rd week on Sunday. Thank goodness trip is already paid for.

Kinger2412

Been to many concerts and sporting events at MSG and it’s a great venue! This will be my first PJ sow on 9/4, can’t wait!!