woohoo, got my tickets to the EV shows, single tix, so I am coming to the pre-party's and shows alone
put my name down, can't wait to see you all
1998 ~ Barrie
2003 ~ Toronto
2005 ~ London, Toronto
2006 ~ Toronto
2008 ~ Hartford, Mansfied I,
2009 ~ Toronto, Chicago I, Chicago II
2010 ~ Cleveland, Buffalo
2011 ~ Toronto I, Toronto II, Ottawa, Hamilton
2013 - London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
2000: Montreal 2003: Toronto 2005: Toronto 2006: Toronto x2 2008: MSG x2, Montreal x2 (EV), Toronto x2 (EV) 2009: Toronto 2010: Buffalo 2011: Detroit (EV), PJ20 x2, Montreal, Toronto x2, Ottawa, Hamilton 2013: London, Buffalo, Brooklyn x2, Philly x2 2014: Detroit 2016: Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto x2, Fenway x2 2018: Home Shows x2 2020: L.A. x2, Oakland x2 2023: Seattle x2 (EV) 2024: Vancouver x2, Seattle N2
The Elephant and Castle .. is a 4 minute drive to Massey Hall (via google). how many have gone to this place? great place to do the preparty? so far have got a few pm's on this place.
Will FINALLY be attending a preparty for night 1 with a friend! Add us to your guest list! Hope to see you all there and I hope that all the real fans who got shut out find a way to be there.
And Elephant and Castle sounds good to me!
2003: Toronto
2005: Kitchener/Hamilton/Toronto
2006: Toronto 1 & 2
2008: Hartford/EV Toronto 1 & 2
2009: Toronto/Philadelphia 3 & 4
2010: Buffalo
2011: Montreal/Toronto 1 & 2/Hamilton
2013: London/Buffalo/Vancouver/Seattle 2016: Toronto 1 & 2 2022: Hamilton/Toronto 2023: EV Seattle 1&2
The Elephant & Castle in London was kick-ass when I lived there
Lots of different beers on tap
1998 ~ Barrie
2003 ~ Toronto
2005 ~ London, Toronto
2006 ~ Toronto
2008 ~ Hartford, Mansfied I,
2009 ~ Toronto, Chicago I, Chicago II
2010 ~ Cleveland, Buffalo
2011 ~ Toronto I, Toronto II, Ottawa, Hamilton
2013 - London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
my advice (only because I did a lot of leg work trying to find a place in TO in the past) - scope out the bars and talk to the managers an make sure they can handle it and the raffles etc etc
toronto is a tough sell - loose moose definitely works
you don't want another hamilton on your hands (haha - no booze, no wait staff, no PA or AV system, SHITHOLE OF A BAR)
I canvassed quite a few bars who were happy for the patronage but not really willing to do the set up
loose moose is only a 10-15 minute nice walk to massey hall, right near union station for GO and TTC patrons too
we're all sentient snowflakes
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the nothing ventured - the nothing feigned
my advice (only because I did a lot of leg work trying to find a place in TO in the past) - scope out the bars and talk to the managers an make sure they can handle it and the raffles etc etc
toronto is a tough sell - loose moose definitely works
you don't want another hamilton on your hands (haha - no booze, no wait staff, no PA or AV system, SHITHOLE OF A BAR)
I canvassed quite a few bars who were happy for the patronage but not really willing to do the set up
loose moose is only a 10-15 minute nice walk to massey hall, right near union station for GO and TTC patrons too
i was there at the loose moose back in '05. i liked it alot. i'm just seeing what other ideas are out there.
they were playing the pearl jam, many preparties i've been to didn't have that option, so that's another advantage.
i'm just trying to think about the supplies from wishlist foundation. to carry to & from the hotel & pub. i will be checking into everything in the next few day's. i promise!
I have a feeling that the venue will change...loose moose is too far!
it's a 10 - 15 minute walk. anybody here know what local pub/bar close to the massey hall there is? i don't know the area, so any help would be sweet!
please post links, info .. etc.. here. will check into making reservations. closer to massey hall, the better. i don't want you all to walk far, get tired & miss out. want you all to have a great time at the preparty, and a great time at the show.
based on the reaction from my earlier post, which included the 9 closest "bars" according to google maps, i think it may be worth it to sacrifice "distance" in lieu of "quality", saying that i'd gladly spend a few bucks and split a cab from the loose moose to the venue, rather than pre-party at a shitty spot next door
i know some have said elephant and castle, but the pictures from google images came up like crap and i'd feel much more comfortable if someone who hasn't been there before would be willing to scout it out (unbiased opinion)
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just pulled up "pubs" near massey hall, got Duke of Richmond Pub (thedukepubs.ca) and st louis bar & grill (stlouiswings.com) and irish embassy pub (http://www.irishembassypub.com/)
of these, the irish embassy pub looks like it could cater to us, 0.8 km away
so, thus far, i'm in for hard rock, loose moose, or irish embassy pub
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Loose Moose was a fun bar in 2006 for the pre-party
1998 ~ Barrie
2003 ~ Toronto
2005 ~ London, Toronto
2006 ~ Toronto
2008 ~ Hartford, Mansfied I,
2009 ~ Toronto, Chicago I, Chicago II
2010 ~ Cleveland, Buffalo
2011 ~ Toronto I, Toronto II, Ottawa, Hamilton
2013 - London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
Loose Moose was a fun bar in 2006 for the pre-party
so far, many agree. we'll do it at the Loose Moose!
as for the walking distance to Massey Hall, i'm gonna try and search for shuttle service. say 2 buses from Loose Moose to Massey Hall. i'll email the manager this weekend and get stuff rolling!
so far, many agree. we'll do it at the Loose Moose!
as for the walking distance to Massey Hall, i'm gonna try and search for shuttle service. say 2 buses from Loose Moose to Massey Hall. i'll email the manager this weekend and get stuff rolling!
That might be hard to do. Its not THAT far of a walk to Massey Hall from the Loose Moose. But hey, if you can do the shuttle bus thing then go for it.
I work at the Delta Chelsea Hotel and can walk to any of the places mentioned to check them out. I still don't get the Loose Moose thing - it is too far and it isn't much to talk about. It was fine in '05/06 when the show was at the ACC. Just my opinion.
Irish Embassy is OK, Elephant and Castle would definatley work. I haven't been to the Hard Rock in a while.
go check out the Elephant & Castle and dispute the negative comments about that place that have been posted.
I swear the one in London is really nice and has lots of different beers on tap
1998 ~ Barrie
2003 ~ Toronto
2005 ~ London, Toronto
2006 ~ Toronto
2008 ~ Hartford, Mansfied I,
2009 ~ Toronto, Chicago I, Chicago II
2010 ~ Cleveland, Buffalo
2011 ~ Toronto I, Toronto II, Ottawa, Hamilton
2013 - London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
I work at the Delta Chelsea Hotel and can walk to any of the places mentioned to check them out. I still don't get the Loose Moose thing - it is too far and it isn't much to talk about. It was fine in '05/06 when the show was at the ACC. Just my opinion.
Irish Embassy is OK, Elephant and Castle would definatley work. I haven't been to the Hard Rock in a while.
Let me know if I can help.
I think you should check em out - can't hurt!
If you have a chance to make life better for others, and fail to do so, you are wasting your time on this earth.
I have to throw in again - it's not just a matter of liking the bar
you have to wheel and deal with management - it's weekday afternoons and evenings - they have to change staffing requirements - they often don't like you selling product, charity or not, as they want to respect the other patrons in the bar and they are not willing to give you the PA system or allow you to play music as, once again, they don't want to affect their other, possibly more regular, patrons
just speaking from experience - Toronto was the toughest place to get a set up
the loose moose has actually sort of set themselves up for these parties now
as for the distance - you'll probably walk that far for parking anyway
we're all sentient snowflakes
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I'm a number that doesn't count
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the nothing ventured - the nothing feigned
place would be sweet to do for tuesday & wednesday's preparties. what do you guy's think?
'Being Enlightened' recommend this to me. i will check with other's and book the place up!
It's definitely close enough, and plus everyone knows the Hard Rock so they'll know what to expect. I also have to point out that as a 19-year-old who was shafted from the preparty in Hartford, this would also allow anyone under 19 in as well, which I'm sure will make a few people very happy.
2003: Toronto
2005: Kitchener/Hamilton/Toronto
2006: Toronto 1 & 2
2008: Hartford/EV Toronto 1 & 2
2009: Toronto/Philadelphia 3 & 4
2010: Buffalo
2011: Montreal/Toronto 1 & 2/Hamilton
2013: London/Buffalo/Vancouver/Seattle 2016: Toronto 1 & 2 2022: Hamilton/Toronto 2023: EV Seattle 1&2
place would be sweet to do for tuesday & wednesday's preparties. what do you guy's think?
'Being Enlightened' recommend this to me. i will check with other's and book the place up!
YES! Hard Rock Cafe would be sweet! Count me in!
2000: Montreal 2003: Toronto 2005: Toronto 2006: Toronto x2 2008: MSG x2, Montreal x2 (EV), Toronto x2 (EV) 2009: Toronto 2010: Buffalo 2011: Detroit (EV), PJ20 x2, Montreal, Toronto x2, Ottawa, Hamilton 2013: London, Buffalo, Brooklyn x2, Philly x2 2014: Detroit 2016: Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto x2, Fenway x2 2018: Home Shows x2 2020: L.A. x2, Oakland x2 2023: Seattle x2 (EV) 2024: Vancouver x2, Seattle N2
place would be sweet to do for tuesday & wednesday's preparties. what do you guy's think?
'Being Enlightened' recommend this to me. i will check with other's and book the place up!
Check your pm's! I posted an offer about this venue on page 1....please let me know if you want my assistance....I am a local after all...can save you some time and long distance fees.
"Rock and roll is something that can't be quantified, sometimes it's not even something you hear, but FEEL!" - Bob Lefsetz
I sent a message to my friends that have dealt with them before. I am not an organizer for this so I don't want to piss anyone off. Once I have a reply I'm not doing anything until I hear from the organizers themselves. If they don't want my help or would rather go with what they know (Loose Moose) then I'll respect their wishes.
"Rock and roll is something that can't be quantified, sometimes it's not even something you hear, but FEEL!" - Bob Lefsetz
Check your pm's! I posted an offer about this venue on page 1....please let me know if you want my assistance....I am a local after all...can save you some time and long distance fees.
Do it at The Loose Moose. They are set up for this type of thing. And its only a 10-15 miute walk to Massey hall. Boy, after reading some of the "its too far of a walk" posts on this board, a lot of PJ fans must be over 80 years old and elderly. WALK to the show!!!!! Get some exercise, and see the sights on a beautiful summers eve in Toronto.
This sidewalk is for regular walking, not for fancy walking!
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put my name down, can't wait to see you all
2003 ~ Toronto
2005 ~ London, Toronto
2006 ~ Toronto
2008 ~ Hartford, Mansfied I,
2009 ~ Toronto, Chicago I, Chicago II
2010 ~ Cleveland, Buffalo
2011 ~ Toronto I, Toronto II, Ottawa, Hamilton
2013 - London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
2023: Seattle x2 (EV) 2024: Vancouver x2, Seattle N2
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=178+Victoria+St.,+Toronto,+ON&daddr=212+King+Street+W,+toronto,+on&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=63.904518,108.28125&ie=UTF8&ll=43.651541,-79.379418&spn=0.007266,0.013218&z=16
And Elephant and Castle sounds good to me!
2005: Kitchener/Hamilton/Toronto
2006: Toronto 1 & 2
2008: Hartford/EV Toronto 1 & 2
2009: Toronto/Philadelphia 3 & 4
2010: Buffalo
2011: Montreal/Toronto 1 & 2/Hamilton
2013: London/Buffalo/Vancouver/Seattle
2016: Toronto 1 & 2
2022: Hamilton/Toronto
2023: EV Seattle 1&2
Lots of different beers on tap
2003 ~ Toronto
2005 ~ London, Toronto
2006 ~ Toronto
2008 ~ Hartford, Mansfied I,
2009 ~ Toronto, Chicago I, Chicago II
2010 ~ Cleveland, Buffalo
2011 ~ Toronto I, Toronto II, Ottawa, Hamilton
2013 - London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
toronto is a tough sell - loose moose definitely works
you don't want another hamilton on your hands (haha - no booze, no wait staff, no PA or AV system, SHITHOLE OF A BAR)
I canvassed quite a few bars who were happy for the patronage but not really willing to do the set up
loose moose is only a 10-15 minute nice walk to massey hall, right near union station for GO and TTC patrons too
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I'm a number that doesn't count
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
the nothing ventured - the nothing feigned
i was there at the loose moose back in '05. i liked it alot. i'm just seeing what other ideas are out there.
they were playing the pearl jam, many preparties i've been to didn't have that option, so that's another advantage.
i'm just trying to think about the supplies from wishlist foundation. to carry to & from the hotel & pub. i will be checking into everything in the next few day's. i promise!
it's a 10 - 15 minute walk. anybody here know what local pub/bar close to the massey hall there is? i don't know the area, so any help would be sweet!
please post links, info .. etc.. here. will check into making reservations. closer to massey hall, the better. i don't want you all to walk far, get tired & miss out. want you all to have a great time at the preparty, and a great time at the show.
Roberto Clemente.
i know some have said elephant and castle, but the pictures from google images came up like crap and i'd feel much more comfortable if someone who hasn't been there before would be willing to scout it out (unbiased opinion)
hard rock cafe, 0.3 km, it's no loose mose, but i'd be satisfied
of these, the irish embassy pub looks like it could cater to us, 0.8 km away
so, thus far, i'm in for hard rock, loose moose, or irish embassy pub
scotland yard pub http://www.scotlandyard.ca/
pj o'brien's http://www.pjobrien.com/pjob/home.html
so, i've now got 5 choices, the 2 above, hard rock, loose moose, and irish embassy
2003 ~ Toronto
2005 ~ London, Toronto
2006 ~ Toronto
2008 ~ Hartford, Mansfied I,
2009 ~ Toronto, Chicago I, Chicago II
2010 ~ Cleveland, Buffalo
2011 ~ Toronto I, Toronto II, Ottawa, Hamilton
2013 - London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
so far, many agree. we'll do it at the Loose Moose!
as for the walking distance to Massey Hall, i'm gonna try and search for shuttle service. say 2 buses from Loose Moose to Massey Hall. i'll email the manager this weekend and get stuff rolling!
That might be hard to do. Its not THAT far of a walk to Massey Hall from the Loose Moose. But hey, if you can do the shuttle bus thing then go for it.
Irish Embassy is OK, Elephant and Castle would definatley work. I haven't been to the Hard Rock in a while.
Let me know if I can help.
I swear the one in London is really nice and has lots of different beers on tap
2003 ~ Toronto
2005 ~ London, Toronto
2006 ~ Toronto
2008 ~ Hartford, Mansfied I,
2009 ~ Toronto, Chicago I, Chicago II
2010 ~ Cleveland, Buffalo
2011 ~ Toronto I, Toronto II, Ottawa, Hamilton
2013 - London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
I think you should check em out - can't hurt!
Roberto Clemente.
you have to wheel and deal with management - it's weekday afternoons and evenings - they have to change staffing requirements - they often don't like you selling product, charity or not, as they want to respect the other patrons in the bar and they are not willing to give you the PA system or allow you to play music as, once again, they don't want to affect their other, possibly more regular, patrons
just speaking from experience - Toronto was the toughest place to get a set up
the loose moose has actually sort of set themselves up for these parties now
as for the distance - you'll probably walk that far for parking anyway
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I'm a number that doesn't count
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
the nothing ventured - the nothing feigned
the hard rock cafe on 279 yonge st.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=279+Yonge+St,+Toronto,+Ontario&daddr=178+Victoria+Street,+Toronto,+Ontario&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=64.67277,108.28125&ie=UTF8&z=17
place would be sweet to do for tuesday & wednesday's preparties. what do you guy's think?
'Being Enlightened' recommend this to me. i will check with other's and book the place up!
It's definitely close enough, and plus everyone knows the Hard Rock so they'll know what to expect.
2005: Kitchener/Hamilton/Toronto
2006: Toronto 1 & 2
2008: Hartford/EV Toronto 1 & 2
2009: Toronto/Philadelphia 3 & 4
2010: Buffalo
2011: Montreal/Toronto 1 & 2/Hamilton
2013: London/Buffalo/Vancouver/Seattle
2016: Toronto 1 & 2
2022: Hamilton/Toronto
2023: EV Seattle 1&2
YES! Hard Rock Cafe would be sweet! Count me in!
2023: Seattle x2 (EV) 2024: Vancouver x2, Seattle N2
Check your pm's! I posted an offer about this venue on page 1....please let me know if you want my assistance....I am a local after all...can save you some time and long distance fees.
right up the street - right near everything
good luck - keep us posted!
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I'm a number that doesn't count
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
the nothing ventured - the nothing feigned
I sent a message to my friends that have dealt with them before. I am not an organizer for this so I don't want to piss anyone off. Once I have a reply I'm not doing anything until I hear from the organizers themselves. If they don't want my help or would rather go with what they know (Loose Moose) then I'll respect their wishes.
would love your assistance!