Shepherds Bush Venue Details

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  • i shit and i stink
    i shit and i stink Posts: 1,122
    ilockyer wrote:
    I'd like to think we'll get a long set, but if we do it'll be because they'll start earlier. I've seen a few shows at SBE and they're always very hot on curfew not being broken. Where a band has been partway through a song they've been allowed to finish but not start another one once 11pm has passed. As doors opening is 6:30 I can see PJ starting at 8-8:15 to fit in a longer set.

    So, shall update the roll call thread, see who's going and maybe arrange a meeting before in a local boozer?

    Pub at 5pm for an hour or so, then pick up tickets at 6pm? Or are people just going straight to the venue?
    we're all going to the same place...
  • pdalowsky
    pdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,234
    i shit and i stink wrote:
    ilockyer wrote:
    I'd like to think we'll get a long set, but if we do it'll be because they'll start earlier. I've seen a few shows at SBE and they're always very hot on curfew not being broken. Where a band has been partway through a song they've been allowed to finish but not start another one once 11pm has passed. As doors opening is 6:30 I can see PJ starting at 8-8:15 to fit in a longer set.

    So, shall update the roll call thread, see who's going and maybe arrange a meeting before in a local boozer?

    Pub at 5pm for an hour or so, then pick up tickets at 6pm? Or are people just going straight to the venue?

    I'll meet with anyone who's interested, but i wont be boozing, a long drive home I'm afraid.

    and i'll also be looking to get in nice and early for a good spot.
  • see_the_world
    see_the_world Posts: 172
    facepollution wrote:
    see_the_world wrote:
    There was no support band at the Astoria either, and it was 'just' a 'normal' PJ set. It's PJ in a 2,000 space theatre, it's going to be brilliant and you're going to have a great time. There probably won't be an extended set or an EV solo slot, but it will be one of the greatest gigs ever.

    Yeah but the Astoria show had no support to offset the earlier finish because they had the G-A-Y club thing afterwards. I wouldn't be surprised at all if we get an extended set or some EV solo before hand - maybe wishful thinking though!

    Maybe you will, what do I know really? It will be special with or without such bonuses though. Or at least, it will be for those who have a ticket :(
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  • ilockyer
    ilockyer Posts: 2,272
    Sadly I'm not able to do any pub before the show, going to be fairly near the back as well as I probably won't get to SBE before 7pm by the time I've checked into hotel and caught the tube from Paddington. Though am considering gambling on the fact that they will be done by 11pm which would mean I can get the train back to Devon afterwards.
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  • Pegasus
    Pegasus Posts: 3,754
    i shit and i stink wrote:
    ilockyer wrote:
    I'd like to think we'll get a long set, but if we do it'll be because they'll start earlier. I've seen a few shows at SBE and they're always very hot on curfew not being broken. Where a band has been partway through a song they've been allowed to finish but not start another one once 11pm has passed. As doors opening is 6:30 I can see PJ starting at 8-8:15 to fit in a longer set.

    So, shall update the roll call thread, see who's going and maybe arrange a meeting before in a local boozer?

    Pub at 5pm for an hour or so, then pick up tickets at 6pm? Or are people just going straight to the venue?
    there's a boozer (O'neills) right next door. There's also a Walkabout 2 doors down the other side but I hate the place. Several pubs all around the 'square' too.. SheBu is not somewhere you can die of thirst!
  • kazmo
    kazmo Posts: 99
    Pegasus wrote:
    i shit and i stink wrote:
    ilockyer wrote:
    I'd like to think we'll get a long set, but if we do it'll be because they'll start earlier. I've seen a few shows at SBE and they're always very hot on curfew not being broken. Where a band has been partway through a song they've been allowed to finish but not start another one once 11pm has passed. As doors opening is 6:30 I can see PJ starting at 8-8:15 to fit in a longer set.

    So, shall update the roll call thread, see who's going and maybe arrange a meeting before in a local boozer?

    Pub at 5pm for an hour or so, then pick up tickets at 6pm? Or are people just going straight to the venue?
    there's a boozer (O'neills) right next door. There's also a Walkabout 2 doors down the other side but I hate the place. Several pubs all around the 'square' too.. SheBu is not somewhere you can die of thirst!

    Oooh that's good. My husband's travelling down with me, but not coming to the show so at least he can have a mini pub crawl :lol:
  • pdalowsky
    pdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,234
    Pegasus wrote:
    i shit and i stink wrote:
    ilockyer wrote:
    I'd like to think we'll get a long set, but if we do it'll be because they'll start earlier. I've seen a few shows at SBE and they're always very hot on curfew not being broken. Where a band has been partway through a song they've been allowed to finish but not start another one once 11pm has passed. As doors opening is 6:30 I can see PJ starting at 8-8:15 to fit in a longer set.

    So, shall update the roll call thread, see who's going and maybe arrange a meeting before in a local boozer?

    Pub at 5pm for an hour or so, then pick up tickets at 6pm? Or are people just going straight to the venue?
    there's a boozer (O'neills) right next door. There's also a Walkabout 2 doors down the other side but I hate the place. Several pubs all around the 'square' too.. SheBu is not somewhere you can die of thirst!

    I've never had a bad night in a walkabout..sure its expensive but its always a good laugh....
  • facepollution
    facepollution Posts: 6,834
    pdalowsky wrote:
    I've never had a bad night in a walkabout..sure its expensive but its always a good laugh....

    I went to the Walkabout at Shepherd's Bush last year before I saw Stephen Lynch at SBE, at half five in the evening - I have never seen a room full of so many drunk people! I don't know if it was some sort of Australian national holiday, but it was absolute chaos! People were full on moshing at the bar, loads of people could barely stand up, people falling into you; needless to say we had one swift pint and hightailed it out of there!
  • solace23
    solace23 Posts: 704
    good venue but sound is a bit iffy pending on where you stand
  • Pauk
    Pauk Posts: 1,084
    I don't think anyone should expect an extended set or an EV solo set... but I think the chances of a EV set are fair. He's never played anything solo in europe, and a theatre setting is pretty much perfect. We still haven't had a single EV solo so maybe (just maybe) if Ed takes enough pity on us, we'll be lucky.
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  • pdalowsky
    pdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,234
    facepollution wrote:
    pdalowsky wrote:
    I've never had a bad night in a walkabout..sure its expensive but its always a good laugh....

    I went to the Walkabout at Shepherd's Bush last year before I saw Stephen Lynch at SBE, at half five in the evening - I have never seen a room full of so many drunk people! I don't know if it was some sort of Australian national holiday, but it was absolute chaos! People were full on moshing at the bar, loads of people could barely stand up, people falling into you; needless to say we had one swift pint and hightailed it out of there!


    this sounds like a normal day in walkabout near us :lol:

    one of the reasons I like it!!
  • redrock
    redrock Posts: 18,341
    fowls wrote:
    .... so maybe (just maybe) if Ed takes enough pity on us, we'll be lucky.

    I really hope he does... I would love to hear his solo stuff.
  • Pegasus
    Pegasus Posts: 3,754
    fowls wrote:
    I don't think anyone should expect an extended set or an EV solo set...
    I'm not expecting either.

    If it happens, great, bonus!
    But I'm not expecting it.
  • facepollution
    facepollution Posts: 6,834
    pdalowsky wrote:
    this sounds like a normal day in walkabout near us :lol:

    one of the reasons I like it!!

    I dunno, I kind of like to have some of my pint left in my glass when I walk away from the bar!
  • pdalowsky
    pdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,234
    facepollution wrote:
    pdalowsky wrote:
    this sounds like a normal day in walkabout near us :lol:

    one of the reasons I like it!!

    I dunno, I kind of like to have some of my pint left in my glass when I walk away from the bar!


    i see your point, its important to be as pissed as everyone in walkabout...i forgot that :lol:
  • wozza77
    wozza77 Posts: 300
    Best position if short and want a good view is the bottom of the right hand steps next to sound desk - there is a little ledge you can stand on.
    Brilliant venue my 2nd favourite behind Brixton
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  • Brisk.
    Brisk. Posts: 11,581
    Why is everyone talking about view?

    It's Shepherds Bush for christ's sake.
  • dave grolsch
    dave grolsch Posts: 730
    Parking is limited :o
    anybody got any ideas,pretty please :oops:
  • UKDave
    UKDave Posts: 5,557
    I was going to drive in too, surely there is an NCP or something near?
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  • chime
    chime Posts: 7,839
    UKDave wrote:
    I was going to drive in too, surely there is an NCP or something near?

    I don't drive so don't know how reliable this is but you could try Westfield shopping centre ... parking apparently open 8am-1am ... it's less than 10 minutes walk from the venue

    http://uk.westfield.com/london/centre-information

    http://uk.westfield.com/london/getting-there/car/

    Up to 1 hour - FREE
    Up to 2 hours - FREE
    2 - 3 hours - £2
    3 - 4 hours - £4
    4 - 7 hours - £6
    7 - 10 hours - £8
    10 - 24 hours - £12
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