EV in LA! Wiltern?

GG43542
GG43542 Posts: 12
edited July 2011 in The Porch
So, me and some long time friends were able to get tickets and will be heading in from Texas. I was scoping out pics of the Wiltern. It looks amazing. Anyone been? Does it sound as good as it looks? Can't wait!
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  • kasedoug
    kasedoug The Golden State Posts: 3,025
    One of the best venues in town. Got tickets as well. See you there!
  • Spiderbaby
    Spiderbaby Posts: 121
    Yes! It is does sound as good as it looks. I saw Eddie Vedder when he played here in 2008 and it was amazing. I was lucky enough to score a pair of tickets for this show and am already counting down the days. You won't be disappointed. Safe travels.....
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  • Veddernarian
    Veddernarian Posts: 1,924
    It is right in the middle of LA's bung-hole and sits there like a big green pollyp. The traffic is snarled and the area is ugly. I haven't been in that area since the last EV solo show. I got tickets so I'll be there again. The inside isn't as ugly as the outside. The sound is good. It is small so there aren't really any bad seats.

    If you are traveling, I certainly wouldn't stay in that area. There are much better areas. Stay elsewhere, eat elsewhere and commute in for the show. Fortunately, the red-line, actually putrple-line subway has a station right by the Wiltern. Consider that.

    I'm not sure what I would do in that area other than see a band I liked so much that I would go there.
    Up here so high I start to shake, Up here so high the sky I scrape, I've no fear but for falling down, So look out below I am falling now, Falling down,...not staying down, Could’ve held me up, rather tear me down, Drown in the river
  • scottstappsucks
    scottstappsucks Posts: 991
    GG43542 wrote:
    So, me and some long time friends were able to get tickets and will be heading in from Texas. I was scoping out pics of the Wiltern. It looks amazing. Anyone been? Does it sound as good as it looks? Can't wait!
    I saw Them Crooked Vultures there in 2009, great venue, one of the best I've been to. I'm going to the Long Beach show, might get tickets to the Wiltern last minute though too if I can find another friend who'd want to go.

    Parking wise you'll have to park in a nearby structure most likely, it's not easy parking like the LA Live/Club Nokia/Nokia Theater area.
  • GG43542
    GG43542 Posts: 12
    Thanks for the info. See you there!
  • kasedoug
    kasedoug The Golden State Posts: 3,025
    edited March 2011
    scottstappsucks wrote:
    I'm going to the Long Beach show, might get tickets to the Wiltern last minute though too if I can find another friend who'd want to go.

    Parking wise you'll have to park in a nearby structure most likely, it's not easy parking like the LA Live/Club Nokia/Nokia Theater area.



    I've almost always been able to find street parking a block or two behind the venue.
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  • walkunafraid
    walkunafraid Posts: 2,655
    Parking for the Wiltern is very easy. There is a parking structure right next to the venue; it's usually $15 or $20, but it's seriously adjacent to the building. It does sell out sometimes, though, so try not to get there to late if that's what you plan to do. I usually park at the top of the structure, go down a few flights of stairs, and I'm there.

    I love the Wiltern. No, it's not in the prettiest area, but the venue is historic and the sound is great. Saw EV x2 there in 2008, and got tickets again for July. Can't fucking wait.
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  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 98,320
    GG43542 wrote:
    So, me and some long time friends were able to get tickets and will be heading in from Texas. I was scoping out pics of the Wiltern. It looks amazing. Anyone been? Does it sound as good as it looks? Can't wait!

    I was there for the first Ed April Fools show back in '08.
    The sound inside that theater was great! :)
  • usamamasan1
    usamamasan1 Posts: 4,695
    just saw that the Riverboat Gamblers are playing the Troubador the night before for any of you coming in for Ed's show, this would be a good appetiser.
  • drummerboy_73
    drummerboy_73 Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,011
    I'm driving in from Vegas and staying at the Garden Suites Hotel right near the venue, so parking won't be an issue for me. This area is L.A. Koreatown - my wife is Japanese, and there are a few decent Korean and Japanese restaurants in the area, so we're all set. We're only staying the night, then headed home the following day.
    Osaka, Japan (2/21/95), San Diego (7/10/98), Las Vegas (10/22/00), San Diego (10/25/00), Las Vegas (6/6/03), Las Vegas (7/6/06), Los Angeles (7/9/06), VH1 Rock Honors (7/12/08), Ed Solo (7/8/11), Ed Solo (11/1/12), Los Angeles (11/23/13)
  • themessenger
    themessenger Dallas Posts: 1,320
    I'm hoping to get tix for this concert since I missed out on the presale and Ticketmaster sale. If anyone knows of 2 extra tickets to this show please PM me! I'll be out there for my vacation that week and hoping to pick up tix to one of the So Cal shows.
  • Elzar
    Elzar Posts: 966
    kasedoug wrote:
    scottstappsucks wrote:
    I'm going to the Long Beach show, might get tickets to the Wiltern last minute though too if I can find another friend who'd want to go.

    Parking wise you'll have to park in a nearby structure most likely, it's not easy parking like the LA Live/Club Nokia/Nokia Theater area.



    I've almost always been able to find street parking a block or two behind the venue.

    the question is whether or not you will be able to find your car after the show or not :lol:

    kidding! its in Korea town pretty much, but the area is always crowded, and depending on the time of day/night, it could get a little sketchy so be sure and keep your eyes and ears open at all times!

    and most important- be careful not to get run over! this is not NYC or SF and drivers are generally shitty and road ragy all day everyday :lol: and less walker friendly
  • ForceofNature101
    ForceofNature101 Posts: 1,295
    I saw The Dead Weather at the Wiltern in 2009, such a great venue!

    I cant wait to see Vedder there :)
  • Wilds
    Wilds Posts: 4,329
    Veddernarian wrote:
    eat elsewhere

    Would disagree with this completely. Get yourself some Korean BBQ and your overnight trip will be enhanced.

    The best one in town is also probably the most expensive, but still in the same range as the others. Note the all you can eat places generally have garbage meat.


    Cho Sun Galbee
    3330 West Olympic Boulevard
    Los Angeles, CA 90019
    (323) 734-3330

    Mine and my wife's favorite restaurant.


    Yum.

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  • usamamasan1
    usamamasan1 Posts: 4,695
    took this pic on the corner of LaBrea and Wilshire last night

    EVwiltern.jpg

    the bottom says THE WILTERN SOLD OUT
  • Lizard
    Lizard So Cal Posts: 12,093
    usamamasan1 wrote:
    took this pic on the corner of LaBrea and Wilshire last night

    EVwiltern.jpg

    the bottom says THE WILTERN SOLD OUT

    Nice!!
    So I'll just lie down and wait for the dream
    Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
  • TJ25487
    TJ25487 Posts: 1,501
    drummerboy_73 wrote:
    I'm driving in from Vegas and staying at the Garden Suites Hotel right near the venue, so parking won't be an issue for me. This area is L.A. Koreatown - my wife is Japanese, and there are a few decent Korean and Japanese restaurants in the area, so we're all set. We're only staying the night, then headed home the following day.

    I too am coming from Vegas and staying at the Garden Suites. Only 92.00 and free parking. The best part is it is only 50 steps from the Wiltern. Party time.
  • drummerboy_73
    drummerboy_73 Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,011
    TJ25487 wrote:
    drummerboy_73 wrote:
    I'm driving in from Vegas and staying at the Garden Suites Hotel right near the venue, so parking won't be an issue for me. This area is L.A. Koreatown - my wife is Japanese, and there are a few decent Korean and Japanese restaurants in the area, so we're all set. We're only staying the night, then headed home the following day.

    I too am coming from Vegas and staying at the Garden Suites. Only 92.00 and free parking. The best part is it is only 50 steps from the Wiltern. Party time.

    COOL! Maybe we can hook up for a beer or something!
    Osaka, Japan (2/21/95), San Diego (7/10/98), Las Vegas (10/22/00), San Diego (10/25/00), Las Vegas (6/6/03), Las Vegas (7/6/06), Los Angeles (7/9/06), VH1 Rock Honors (7/12/08), Ed Solo (7/8/11), Ed Solo (11/1/12), Los Angeles (11/23/13)
  • Lizard
    Lizard So Cal Posts: 12,093
    Did I run into either of you Vegas guys in a casino on Fremont Street recently? You were wearing your analog shirt!
    :lol:
    So I'll just lie down and wait for the dream
    Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
  • finally
    finally Posts: 82
    usamamasan1 wrote:
    took this pic on the corner of LaBrea and Wilshire last night

    EVwiltern.jpg

    the bottom says THE WILTERN SOLD OUT

    Thanks for posting the pic!
    I was living in Australia on his last solo tour. Then I come home to L.A. and he tours Australia :cry:
    Needless to say, I'm sooooooo looking forward to this gig. :D

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