Columbia,sc Wow!!!

Jamonit
Jamonit Posts: 21
edited March 2008 in The Porch
I cant believe that they are playing here! I wonder if Ed knows about the Confederate Flag that flies on the state house grounds? EWWWEEEE its gonna be good mama!!Cant believe it!!
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  • alabama
    alabama Posts: 101
    I am planning on coming to Columbia for the show, as I don't think Birmingham, AL is going to ever get any more shows! :) Any advice on places to stay?
  • alex_sc
    alex_sc Posts: 123
    This made my night. Coming to SC?!?!? wooooohooooooo
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  • encompassing trip
    encompassing trip Columbia SC Posts: 160
    bamajam wrote:
    I am planning on coming to Columbia for the show, as I don't think Birmingham, AL is going to ever get any more shows! :) Any advice on places to stay?
    Hampton Inn in the Vista. Gervais Street.
    There is also The Clausen Inn in the 5points area.
    Other than that, try the Clarion House also on Gervais Street. Lots of nightlife in each location but from the Clarion you may have to take a cab 1 mile. Anything around the state house you should be set. Nightlife may be dull on a Monday night.
  • Red Lukin
    Red Lukin Canada Posts: 2,994
    *cough* Please let's keep this show on the down low. I heard the venue sucks, you get kicked out for smoking, they have a 10:30 cerfew..probably the worst place to see PJ : )
  • Thunderclap
    Thunderclap Lexington, KY Posts: 108
    encompassing trip wrote:
    Hampton Inn in the Vista. Gervais Street.
    There is also The Clausen Inn in the 5points area.
    Other than that, try the Clarion House also on Gervais Street. Lots of nightlife in each location but from the Clarion you may have to take a cab 1 mile. Anything around the state house you should be set. Nightlife may be dull on a Monday night.

    what's the area around the venue like? Is it in a decent neighborhood or will I need a gun or a baseball bat? Would I be crazy to walk or bike from the Clarion to the venue?

    And I agree with Red Lukin. I hear the roof leaks, the beer at the concession stand (yeah, there's only one) is always flat, and the acoustics are horrible.
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  • Red Lukin
    Red Lukin Canada Posts: 2,994
    I'm glad you're with me Thunder. Yes TCers, stay away from SC. Go to New York, or even Virginia Beach
  • alabama
    alabama Posts: 101
    encompassing trip wrote:
    Hampton Inn in the Vista. Gervais Street.
    There is also The Clausen Inn in the 5points area.
    Other than that, try the Clarion House also on Gervais Street. Lots of nightlife in each location but from the Clarion you may have to take a cab 1 mile. Anything around the state house you should be set. Nightlife may be dull on a Monday night.


    Thanks for the info! I'm coming either way, but is the venue really that bad??
  • Drew263
    Drew263 Birmingham, AL Posts: 602
    Thanks for the info...staying at the Hampton..

    but I too heard that the venue blows, they don't allow hippies in Columbia, and there is a 10:30 curfew!

    I'd stay away too uhhh..... if it wasn't my only choice. :eek:
  • fuck
    fuck Posts: 4,069
    bamajam wrote:
    Thanks for the info! I'm coming either way, but is the venue really that bad??
    They're trying to get people not to try for tickets.

    Anyway, this is probably a move to try to sway some people into voting Democrat or something.
  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,244
    _FiveAgainstOne_ wrote:
    They're trying to get people not to try for tickets.

    Anyway, this is probably a move to try to sway some people into voting Democrat or something.
    I am a liberal living in South Carolina, and if that's part of the reason they are coming, they need to just give it up now. It's almost pointless to vote for the dems in this state.

    Other than that, I'm really excited about this. I will great parking as they are literally playing across the street from where I work. I'll see all you guys there, if you are able to make the trip!
  • intodeep
    intodeep Posts: 7,249
    I'll be trying to make the Columbia show too. I know tickets will be hard to get so many people from all over GA, SC, NC will be trying to get to this show.
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  • encompassing trip
    encompassing trip Columbia SC Posts: 160
    Red Lukin wrote:
    *cough* Please let's keep this show on the down low. I heard the venue sucks, you get kicked out for smoking, they have a 10:30 cerfew..probably the worst place to see PJ : )

    There is a Non-Smoking policy that was just placed on most public places.
    It is a 2-3 year old arena style venue.

    There is a Budweiser distributer just a few miles away so I can't imaging the beer being flat. If it is, just ask for your money back.

    There is a 11 o'clock curfew so "Keely, hit the lights" will probably be around 10:30. Hopefully PJ will go on early.

    The city is pretty safe. I wouldn't recommend any girl walking alone because people are crazy. It's a pretty clean city especially near the venue.

    Columbia has always had a bad wrap with concerts. Mainly due to the crowd being subdued. If you're not into the journey it then just don't buy a ticket and let someone more appreciative enjoy it.

    If you get there early and looking for something to do then try Riverbanks Zoo, Kayak down the Congaree River (Boat Rentals next to Starbucks) Visit The Columbia Museum of Art or The State House (yes, with the confederate flag), or there are plenty of bars and restaurants in the area.

    It is also a Hippie Friendly city but common sense should tell you that if you look or act like a stoner you better leave your stash in the hotel room. Monday night isn't usually the best nightlife and the police usually need something to do to justify their job.

    Looking for more info? vistacolumbia.com
  • intodeep
    intodeep Posts: 7,249
    I went to college there.

    Hunter & Gather is a decent little microbrewery you can check out. It is on main street behind the capital.
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  • encompassing trip
    encompassing trip Columbia SC Posts: 160
    intodeep wrote:
    I went to college there.

    Hunter & Gather is a decent little microbrewery you can check out. It is on main street behind the capital.

    Yes! Good food with a excellent atmosphere! Probably my favorite bar in Columbia. I also like The Blue Martini and Wild Wing Sports bar. I have a feeling that everyone will be at The Flying Saucer, Jillians, or Liberty. It's the closest place to the Colonial Center.

    I forgot to mention, Parking is ample at the Colonial Center. Probably okay around town also on a Monday.
  • DriftingByTheStorm
    DriftingByTheStorm Posts: 8,684
    I'll be there, though last time i saw PJ in SC in '96, my seats were next to 4 piss-drunk morons that kept falling all over me and my friend, nearly knocking us both off the bleachers.

    :rolleyes:

    But i think this will be a good show.
    PJ will be on their "best" behavior trying to win over all the southies they pissed off over the last few years.
    :D
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  • encompassing trip
    encompassing trip Columbia SC Posts: 160
    DriftingByTheStorm wrote:
    my seats were next to 4 piss-drunk morons that kept falling all over me and my friend, nearly knocking us both off the bleachers.

    :rolleyes:
    :D
    Sorry, too much tequila that night.

    Why will the SC show be good?
    They've played SC only TWICE.
    Look at the past setlists.

    1998-09-04 Greenville South Carolina Bi-Lo Center
    Set 1
    Oceans,
    Do The Evolution,
    Animal,
    Given To Fly,
    Corduroy,
    I Got Id,<
    In Hiding,
    Jeremy,
    Even Flow,
    Nothingman,
    Not For You,
    Rearviewmirror,
    Wishlist,
    Brain Of J.,
    All Those Yesterdays<
    Porch
    Encore 1
    Go,
    Hail Hail,
    Daughter/(Noise of Carpet)/(W.M.A.),
    Mankind,
    Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town,
    Fuckin' Up
    Encore 2
    Indifference


    1996-10-05 Charleston South Carolina N. Charleston Coliseum
    Set 1
    Sometimes,
    Last Exit,
    Animal,
    Go,
    Hail Hail,
    Dissident, <
    In My Tree,
    Corduroy,
    Better Man,
    Not For You,
    Jeremy,
    Black, State Of Love And Trust, <
    Habit,
    Rearviewmirror,
    Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town,
    Alive,
    Blood/(Fame ,Bowie Cover) <

    Encore 1
    Present Tense, <
    Even Flow,
    Daughter,
    My Friend, <----(Improv)
    Off He Goes,
    Mankind,
    Whipping,
    Footsteps,<
    Yellow Ledbetter<
    (As if Footsteps wasn't enough!!)
  • encompassing trip
    encompassing trip Columbia SC Posts: 160
    Maybe a "2001" tease during YLB this time??
  • Abookamongstthemany
    Abookamongstthemany Posts: 8,209
    Drew263 wrote:
    but I too heard that the venue blows, they don't allow hippies in Columbia, and there is a 10:30 curfew!

    Oh yes they do. ;)

    And I've been at a club down there once that stayed open til around 1, I'm pretty sure.
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  • i am a target
    i am a target Posts: 808
    for those who are thinking of heading to columbia who haven't been there before you should definitely try to spend the day hanging out. columbia is a great place. being a west coast kid it took me a bit to adjust being there. the south could be another country as far as i'm concerned. but do spend some time roaming around....if anyone is interested i could throw out some suggestions..i just need a minute to think about them..
  • i am a target
    i am a target Posts: 808
    two so far..

    the whig (1200 main street) is right by the capital. easy to miss. it's below street level (the stairs are right off the sidewalk). small place. great food. awesome atmosphere.

    papa jazz (2014 greene street) is a solid independent record store. they had the s/t album on the shelf a few days before its official release

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