Pittsburgh Show Thread

JOEJOEJOE

Entering the lottery for both Pittsburgh shows.

Booked room at the Doubletree.

Lost_And_No_Guide

been waiting for another local show since 2013.  I was looking through my ticketmaster sold ticket listings and it's so depressing how many PJ shows I had to bail on because I couldn't swing three days of travel.  and Friday-Sunday too! 

tylerj

Probably gonna be a hard ticket to get, it being weekend shows and arena capacity is only 14,536 for concerts.

strangespotinthesky

Ten Band needs to play a show Saturday night!  They are great - would be nuts with 10 Clubbers there!  

JimmyV

JOEJOEJOE said:

Entering the lottery for both Pittsburgh shows.

Booked room at the Doubletree.

Same and same

Lost_And_No_Guide

tylerj said:

Probably gonna be a hard ticket to get, it being weekend shows and arena capacity is only 14,536 for concerts.

Won't be a hard ticket.  It's still Pittsburgh, I would remind you.

BLACK35

Just booked Double Tree Hilton 

JimmyV

Lost_And_No_Guide said:

tylerj said:

Probably gonna be a hard ticket to get, it being weekend shows and arena capacity is only 14,536 for concerts.

Won't be a hard ticket.  It's still Pittsburgh, I would remind you.

As far as this tour goes, Pittsburgh is more northeast than rust belt. There will be a lot of people travelling in. 

JOEJOEJOE

Too bad the Pirates will be on the road

BLACK35

JimmyV said:

JOEJOEJOE said:

Entering the lottery for both Pittsburgh shows.

Booked room at the Doubletree.

Same and same

I’m bringing Canada to Pittsburgh and Double tree

pearldavidson

Lost_And_No_Guide said:

tylerj said:

Probably gonna be a hard ticket to get, it being weekend shows and arena capacity is only 14,536 for concerts.

Won't be a hard ticket.  It's still Pittsburgh, I would remind you.

Will be a tougher ticket than a normal Pittsburgh show.

JeBurkhardt

Putting in for night 1. 

Shaindli1

Put in for both nights. Arriving from central Mass.

Kwieneke

Both nights. Never been to Pittsburgh. about a 6 hour drive for me 

mcgruff10

Put in for night one.  

tylerj

JimmyV said:

Lost_And_No_Guide said:

tylerj said:

Probably gonna be a hard ticket to get, it being weekend shows and arena capacity is only 14,536 for concerts.

Won't be a hard ticket.  It's still Pittsburgh, I would remind you.

As far as this tour goes, Pittsburgh is more northeast than rust belt. There will be a lot of people travelling in. 

It's a 5hr drive from Philly, so I'm guessing some diehard East Coast fans will make the trek. That and some die hard Midwesterners (myself included). Nashville dates might help in that regard. But add that it's one of the few weekend shows, and there will be people flying in from all over the country as well.  Maybe some even angry Canadians.

gotthebottle

From So Cal.. yes there will be

onemorshow

Just went to DMB couple weeks ago. Here is a pano picture of arena and where we stayed in condo which was down sidewalk across street from arena and same building on corner as Marriott behind red church. Staying here again. Also walkable to downtown area.

washed in black

Put in for both Pitts. Booked a hotel a few days ago. I also think these shows will be more challenging than usual.

SVRDhand13

Hows the Westin or Marriot City Center? 

Marriot is right across the street! 

Shaindli1

tylerj said:

JimmyV said:

Lost_And_No_Guide said:

tylerj said:

Probably gonna be a hard ticket to get, it being weekend shows and arena capacity is only 14,536 for concerts.

Won't be a hard ticket.  It's still Pittsburgh, I would remind you.

As far as this tour goes, Pittsburgh is more northeast than rust belt. There will be a lot of people travelling in. 

It's a 5hr drive from Philly, so I'm guessing some diehard East Coast fans will make the trek. That and some die hard Midwesterners (myself included). Nashville dates might help in that regard. But add that it's one of the few weekend shows, and there will be people flying in from all over the country as well.  Maybe some even angry Canadians.

I'm both an angry Canadian and a MassHole! What do I win?

Gern Blansten

I'm in...can't wait. Really surprised we'll see them in 2025

pearldavidson

In for both nights!

SVRDhand13

I tentatively booked both Doubletree and the Marriot (which is literally right next to the arena).  I'll read a bunch of reviews but can anyone here provide any insight? 

Also, I never even been to Pitt.  Any recommendations?!?!  My wife and I typically like bars or speakeasys, dining spots, and anything unique to the local area.  

Thanks!

gotthebottle

SVRDhand13 said:

I tentatively booked both Doubletree and the Marriot (which is literally right next to the arena).  I'll read a bunch of reviews but can anyone here provide any insight? 

Also, I never even been to Pitt.  Any recommendations?!?!  My wife and I typically like bars or speakeasys, dining spots, and anything unique to the local area.  

Thanks!

hotels are hotels are hotels...don't you read Hotels.com or google? They are just hotels....Downtown pitts is pretty small in that you can walk from the Renaissance to the arena in 20 min too. So no hotel is too far away. 

Lost_And_No_Guide

the marriott is fine but dated.  the Westin is better but not so much better than the marriott that it defeats the location.  If you're looking for the nicest hotel downtown, I'd go with either Hotel Monaco or the Fairmont. Omni William Penn is very upscale but also, again, quite dated.  Fairmont is much more modern, and Hotel Monaco is new but in a classic style.

However, for good things to do or eat, downtown isn't really the best option.  don't get me wrong, there are good places to eat downtown, but I would look for places in the Strip District or Lawrenceville (which is about a mile away from downtown) instead.  Bar scene is better in those areas as well.  If you're staying the whole weekend I'd recommend a trip to shadyside (another neighborhood) as well--Noodlehead is the best Thai street type food in the city, and it's super cheap.  cash only (or at least they used to be).  

Primanti Brothers is a the typical tourist recommendation, but I really would not go there other than if you feel you have to say you did it.  Eddie V's is a good restaurant downtown. Altius and Monterrey Bay on Mt. Washington are great restaurants with great views.  Pusadee's Garden in Lawrenceville is very good--also Thai but much more expensive. Commoner has good Sunday brunch; Pamela's is also a famous local breakfast spot--but I prefer DeLuca's in the Strip District. 

Lost_And_No_Guide

If you're looking for wings I'd recommending The Tap Room, which is located in the Omni William Penn. Super, duper good wings (not a ton of flavor options but great execution).

pearldavidson

SVRDhand13 said:

I tentatively booked both Doubletree and the Marriot (which is literally right next to the arena).  I'll read a bunch of reviews but can anyone here provide any insight? 

Also, I never even been to Pitt.  Any recommendations?!?!  My wife and I typically like bars or speakeasys, dining spots, and anything unique to the local area.  

Thanks!

A few areas to look into: Mt. Washington (Awesome view of the city. Grandview Ave, Shiloh St.) The Strip District (Smallman St., Penn Ave.) Shadyside (Walnut St.).  Plenty of things to do, eat and drink in these areas.

SVRDhand13

gotthebottle said:

SVRDhand13 said:

I tentatively booked both Doubletree and the Marriot (which is literally right next to the arena).  I'll read a bunch of reviews but can anyone here provide any insight? 

Also, I never even been to Pitt.  Any recommendations?!?!  My wife and I typically like bars or speakeasys, dining spots, and anything unique to the local area.  

Thanks!

hotels are hotels are hotels...don't you read Hotels.com or google? They are just hotels....Downtown pitts is pretty small in that you can walk from the Renaissance to the arena in 20 min too. So no hotel is too far away. 

Cannot disagree more.  Some hotels have bed bugs, or a non functioning AC, or cannot accomadate as much parking as they advertise, etc.  

God forbid I ask for info in a forum for the band I'll see! 

dgpj92

JOEJOEJOE said:

Entering the lottery for both Pittsburgh shows.

Booked room at the Doubletree.

Same. I just want the free cookie at check-in.

pbultimate

Cambria?