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  • disilluzion
    disilluzion Posts: 1,015
    Glad to see DMB getting some love here. Super-tight band that consistently tours, though if I had one complaint, it would be that the setlists sometimes don't flow very well. But still, definitely a top 5 touring band for sure.

    It's my WH renewal month, and I think I'm dropping out. They're going all digital now with no decrease in price. Seniority doesn't really matter anymore, so if they announce a show that I want to go to, I can always rejoin for a shot at GA. I did the Gorge last year, but that's more of a bucket list once in a lifetime thing for me. So unless they do Red Rocks again, I think I'll just stick to local shows.
  • Gibson
    Gibson Chicago Posts: 2,671
    disilluzion said:
    Glad to see DMB getting some love here. Super-tight band that consistently tours, though if I had one complaint, it would be that the setlists sometimes don't flow very well. But still, definitely a top 5 touring band for sure.

    It's my WH renewal month, and I think I'm dropping out. They're going all digital now with no decrease in price. Seniority doesn't really matter anymore, so if they announce a show that I want to go to, I can always rejoin for a shot at GA. I did the Gorge last year, but that's more of a bucket list once in a lifetime thing for me. So unless they do Red Rocks again, I think I'll just stick to local shows.
    I'm not suggesting to stay or leave, but the one thing I will say is that I have never had an issue getting GA or GREAT seats for shows as a non WH member. I currently am one, but there's not too much I benefit from as a WHer.
    1998: Barrie  2000: Toronto  2005: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Toronto  2006: Toronto 1&2, Paris, Milan, Torino, Pistoia  2009: Calgary, Vancouver  2011: Canada  2013: London, Wrigley, Philly 1&2  2014: St. Louis, ACL 1, Detroit  2016: Lexington, Quebec, Ottawa, Toronto 1&2, Fenway 1&2, Wrigley 1&2  2017: EV - Louisville  2018: London 1&2, Milan, Padova, Rome, Prague, Krakow, Berlin, Wrigley 1&2, Fenway 1&2  2020: Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton  2021: London 1&2  2022: Hamilton, Toronto  2023: Chicago 1&2, Noblesville  2024: Seattle 1&2, Noblesville, Wrigley 1&2

  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,879
    Gibson said:
    disilluzion said:
    Glad to see DMB getting some love here. Super-tight band that consistently tours, though if I had one complaint, it would be that the setlists sometimes don't flow very well. But still, definitely a top 5 touring band for sure.

    It's my WH renewal month, and I think I'm dropping out. They're going all digital now with no decrease in price. Seniority doesn't really matter anymore, so if they announce a show that I want to go to, I can always rejoin for a shot at GA. I did the Gorge last year, but that's more of a bucket list once in a lifetime thing for me. So unless they do Red Rocks again, I think I'll just stick to local shows.
    I'm not suggesting to stay or leave, but the one thing I will say is that I have never had an issue getting GA or GREAT seats for shows as a non WH member. I currently am one, but there's not too much I benefit from as a WHer.
    Where do you see shows and get GA without paying scalp?  Here in VA, that's difficult. 
  • Jumb0
    Jumb0 Posts: 910
    They always seem to release tour dates within a few dates of my WH renewal. Well, back when concerts were a thing. 
  • disilluzion
    disilluzion Posts: 1,015
    The good thing is they allow people to join after the dates are announced, so I'll use that approach going forward. The 2021 stops, if I'm not mistaken, are the same as what 2020 was supposed to be, though I wouldn't be at all surprised if they had to push them back again until 2022.

    And not to sound cynical or whatever, but going all digital "to minimize environmental impacts," I'll remember that when they announce the next LT vinyl release. I always liked getting the yearly membership package, even if a lot of members thought they were junk.
  • Tim Simmons
    Tim Simmons Posts: 9,496
    Disilluzion indeed.
  • Jumb0
    Jumb0 Posts: 910
    disilluzion said:
    The good thing is they allow people to join after the dates are announced, so I'll use that approach going forward. The 2021 stops, if I'm not mistaken, are the same as what 2020 was supposed to be, though I wouldn't be at all surprised if they had to push them back again until 2022.

    And not to sound cynical or whatever, but going all digital "to minimize environmental impacts," I'll remember that when they announce the next LT vinyl release. I always liked getting the yearly membership package, even if a lot of members thought they were junk.

    The yearly package was good for the live singles, not the other gifts that were included.
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,879
    Jumb0 said:
    disilluzion said:
    The good thing is they allow people to join after the dates are announced, so I'll use that approach going forward. The 2021 stops, if I'm not mistaken, are the same as what 2020 was supposed to be, though I wouldn't be at all surprised if they had to push them back again until 2022.

    And not to sound cynical or whatever, but going all digital "to minimize environmental impacts," I'll remember that when they announce the next LT vinyl release. I always liked getting the yearly membership package, even if a lot of members thought they were junk.

    The yearly package was good for the live singles, not the other gifts that were included.
    What??? This isn't worth $40?
    I'm still pissed I don't get emails when the LT boxes are released!  How does that not happen?

  • Gibson
    Gibson Chicago Posts: 2,671
    mrussel1 said:
    Jumb0 said:
    disilluzion said:
    The good thing is they allow people to join after the dates are announced, so I'll use that approach going forward. The 2021 stops, if I'm not mistaken, are the same as what 2020 was supposed to be, though I wouldn't be at all surprised if they had to push them back again until 2022.

    And not to sound cynical or whatever, but going all digital "to minimize environmental impacts," I'll remember that when they announce the next LT vinyl release. I always liked getting the yearly membership package, even if a lot of members thought they were junk.

    The yearly package was good for the live singles, not the other gifts that were included.
    What??? This isn't worth $40?
    I'm still pissed I don't get emails when the LT boxes are released!  How does that not happen?

    Could be anything from the emails going into junk/spam, to a different email address being registered for the comms, to you having unsubscribed to their comms. 

    Just re-register for the email comms and you’ll be good to go. 
    1998: Barrie  2000: Toronto  2005: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Toronto  2006: Toronto 1&2, Paris, Milan, Torino, Pistoia  2009: Calgary, Vancouver  2011: Canada  2013: London, Wrigley, Philly 1&2  2014: St. Louis, ACL 1, Detroit  2016: Lexington, Quebec, Ottawa, Toronto 1&2, Fenway 1&2, Wrigley 1&2  2017: EV - Louisville  2018: London 1&2, Milan, Padova, Rome, Prague, Krakow, Berlin, Wrigley 1&2, Fenway 1&2  2020: Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton  2021: London 1&2  2022: Hamilton, Toronto  2023: Chicago 1&2, Noblesville  2024: Seattle 1&2, Noblesville, Wrigley 1&2

  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,879
    Gibson said:
    mrussel1 said:
    Jumb0 said:
    disilluzion said:
    The good thing is they allow people to join after the dates are announced, so I'll use that approach going forward. The 2021 stops, if I'm not mistaken, are the same as what 2020 was supposed to be, though I wouldn't be at all surprised if they had to push them back again until 2022.

    And not to sound cynical or whatever, but going all digital "to minimize environmental impacts," I'll remember that when they announce the next LT vinyl release. I always liked getting the yearly membership package, even if a lot of members thought they were junk.

    The yearly package was good for the live singles, not the other gifts that were included.
    What??? This isn't worth $40?
    I'm still pissed I don't get emails when the LT boxes are released!  How does that not happen?

    Could be anything from the emails going into junk/spam, to a different email address being registered for the comms, to you having unsubscribed to their comms. 

    Just re-register for the email comms and you’ll be good to go. 
    They had no issues emailing me my renewal notice two weeks ago
  • disilluzion
    disilluzion Posts: 1,015
    Maybe I get your emails. They send me two of everything for some reason. It's kind of annoying.

    And for what it's worth, last year's bottle opener has gotten lots of use. Is it worth $35? No, but add the WH10 CD, the shop discount, etc. and that makes it worth it to me.
  • hihobibo
    hihobibo Tampa, FL Posts: 1,140
    I just reupped as well, but not sure why. I only go to their one local show, and they weren't even playing us last year (but are supposed to in 2021). I don't even get GA for them, because my wife wants to have a seat during one of their 10 minute jams. I did win one of the contests once (got a pair of shorts). 
  • disilluzion
    disilluzion Posts: 1,015
    @hihobibo Do you get decent seats through the WH? I always hear people complain about what they get, but then again, that is part of human nature. If decent seats are, in fact, available to members, then I may renew just to keep my number. The same reason I've been renewing 10c since the mid-nineties, just to keep my spot in line.

    I prefer GA or lawn though, so I can move if I have a bunch of annoying drunk chicks in front of me, or dudes yelling 'Where's Boyd?' in-between every song behind me. They rarely play in my area, not even Alpine Valley this go-around, but I'm used to bands only coming by every few years. It also saves me money. I think the last time they were in the area was the Superbowl show.
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,879
    disilluzion said:
    @hihobibo Do you get decent seats through the WH? I always hear people complain about what they get, but then again, that is part of human nature. If decent seats are, in fact, available to members, then I may renew just to keep my number. The same reason I've been renewing 10c since the mid-nineties, just to keep my spot in line.

    I prefer GA or lawn though, so I can move if I have a bunch of annoying drunk chicks in front of me, or dudes yelling 'Where's Boyd?' in-between every song behind me. They rarely play in my area, not even Alpine Valley this go-around, but I'm used to bands only coming by every few years. It also saves me money. I think the last time they were in the area was the Superbowl show.
    I usually get my first choice with GA. However the reserved seats usually suck. My best luck has been when the instant ticket drops happen.  I've had great reserve seat that way.  So these days I only go for GA and then wait for the drop. 
  • hihobibo
    hihobibo Tampa, FL Posts: 1,140
    mrussel1 said:
    disilluzion said:
    @hihobibo Do you get decent seats through the WH? I always hear people complain about what they get, but then again, that is part of human nature. If decent seats are, in fact, available to members, then I may renew just to keep my number. The same reason I've been renewing 10c since the mid-nineties, just to keep my spot in line.

    I prefer GA or lawn though, so I can move if I have a bunch of annoying drunk chicks in front of me, or dudes yelling 'Where's Boyd?' in-between every song behind me. They rarely play in my area, not even Alpine Valley this go-around, but I'm used to bands only coming by every few years. It also saves me money. I think the last time they were in the area was the Superbowl show.
    I usually get my first choice with GA. However the reserved seats usually suck. My best luck has been when the instant ticket drops happen.  I've had great reserve seat that way.  So these days I only go for GA and then wait for the drop. 
    Similar. The reserved seats I have got were off to the side, and not in the one of the centered sections. They were at least on the aisle.
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,879
    hihobibo said:
    mrussel1 said:
    disilluzion said:
    @hihobibo Do you get decent seats through the WH? I always hear people complain about what they get, but then again, that is part of human nature. If decent seats are, in fact, available to members, then I may renew just to keep my number. The same reason I've been renewing 10c since the mid-nineties, just to keep my spot in line.

    I prefer GA or lawn though, so I can move if I have a bunch of annoying drunk chicks in front of me, or dudes yelling 'Where's Boyd?' in-between every song behind me. They rarely play in my area, not even Alpine Valley this go-around, but I'm used to bands only coming by every few years. It also saves me money. I think the last time they were in the area was the Superbowl show.
    I usually get my first choice with GA. However the reserved seats usually suck. My best luck has been when the instant ticket drops happen.  I've had great reserve seat that way.  So these days I only go for GA and then wait for the drop. 
    Similar. The reserved seats I have got were off to the side, and not in the one of the centered sections. They were at least on the aisle.
    Funny you're in Tampa.  The worst reserves I have won were in Tampa, I think it was '16, maybe 17.  They were centered by in the third section.  Can't see shit from there.  That was the show they played a shit ton from Crash and it was a great, great set.  I was bummed by the seats though.  Over in Palm Beach in 19, I won the "instant tickets" and they were first section, first row.  Spectacular seats. 
  • disilluzion
    disilluzion Posts: 1,015
    My grace period is almost gone (pun intended) and they haven't responded to very simple questions that I sent a few weeks ago:

    1) What will the file format be for the downloads
    2) Does everyone get the same show, or do we get to pick from any available shows?

    However, they just added a few 2019 shows to Nugs, so I'm wondering if those will be the ones we pick from? Assuming we are able to pick. Now I'm torn again...
  • Jumb0
    Jumb0 Posts: 910
    edited January 2021
    I already renewed, but would be good to know if it's 1 show for everyone of if everyone gets to pick 1 show.

    I emailed them as well. Will let you know if they respond.
    Post edited by Jumb0 on
  • disilluzion
    disilluzion Posts: 1,015
    Could you please let us know next month what the downloads are? I am assuming you renewed in January. 

    There are too many unknowns with these changes that I am sticking with my original plan of signing up again if they announce a tour stop that I'm interested in, since seniority doesn't seem to matter anymore.
  • Jumb0
    Jumb0 Posts: 910
    disilluzion said:
    Could you please let us know next month what the downloads are? I am assuming you renewed in January. 

    There are too many unknowns with these changes that I am sticking with my original plan of signing up again if they announce a tour stop that I'm interested in, since seniority doesn't seem to matter anymore.

    Got a response. They way they phrased it makes me think it’s 1 predetermined show. 

    “We will be announcing the full concert download on Monday!  Thank you for your patience.”

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