ComCast/Mansfield venue...woah!

Montréal, Canada Posts: 136
edited July 2008 in The Porch
Wow, first, a bit late to write about a GREAT show last night (just came back from Boston) but I have to say that this place, ComCast or whatever, really wins the prize for worse venue ever! Not for the sound or view, all was fine...but my husband & I went to buy beer...and we're asked for our ID..now, 1st thing, I am a mother of 2, a teacher and of the same age as the band, so I thought it was cute but they actually refused our ID...they wanted only passports or army papers!! My ID was in French (from Quebec) and that's no good enough (although Date in Englsih is also Date in French!)...Thanks a billion to a few nice PJ fans who bought our beers for us! and I guess you cannot be in a hurry to leave...over 2 1/2 hours to leave...oh well, nice fireworks!
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  • Posts: 946
    northcountrygirl wrote:
    Wow, first, a bit late to write about a GREAT show last night (just came back from Boston) but I have to say that this place, ComCast or whatever, really wins the prize for worse venue ever! Not for the sound or view, all was fine...but my husband & I went to buy beer...and we're asked for our ID..now, 1st thing, I am a mother of 2, a teacher and of the same age as the band, so I thought it was cute but they actually refused our ID...they wanted only passports or army papers!! My ID was in French (from Quebec) and that's no good enough (although Date in Englsih is also Date in French!)...Thanks a billion to a few nice PJ fans who bought our beers for us! and I guess you cannot be in a hurry to leave...over 2 1/2 hours to leave...oh well, nice fireworks!
    The ID thing is mostly MA law. They ID everyone so they don't get in trouble. But yeah, the place is a nightmare to leave. I think it is so much better when they play the Garden in downtown Boston. A lot easier to get out of believe it or not. The crowd disperses into the city.
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  • Posts: 230
    2:30 hours to leave?????... we were out of the parking lot and back in the hotel by 11:30. Hail hail the lucky ones I guess?
    Jones Beach II (2000), Holmdel (2003), Camden I, East Rutherford II, Gorge I, Gorge II (2006), MSG I, Boston II (2008), Spectrum II, Spectrum III, Spectrum IV (2009), MSG I, MSG II (2010), Prague (2012), Philly I (2013), Philly I, Philly II, Fenway I (2016), Fenway I (2018), MSG (2022), MSG I, Fenway 1 (2024)
  • Montréal, Canada Posts: 136
    I understand rules etc...but we had about 5 various ID with our date of birth... but French is too complicated I guess...I mean, what else these numbers could possibly mean??? The same year over and over...anyway, no big deal but on the spot, we could not believe it! And the show was...well...look at all the reviews!
  • Montréal, Canada Posts: 136
    merlin401 wrote:
    2:30 hours to leave?????... we were out of the parking lot and back in the hotel by 11:30. Hail hail the lucky ones I guess?

    You must of got there late. We went to pick-up our 10C tickets around 3 so our car was way back...but it was like a huge summer party...
  • SoCal Posts: 99
    Yeah, it took me 2 hours out of that damn place. Whoever designed the set up for the parking at that place needs to be shot........
  • Posts: 230
    northcountrygirl wrote:
    You must of got there late. We went to pick-up our 10C tickets around 3 so our car was way back...but it was like a huge summer party...

    Ahh yes we got our 10club tix at 3:30 and left to go to the hotel and eat dinner and stuff...
    Jones Beach II (2000), Holmdel (2003), Camden I, East Rutherford II, Gorge I, Gorge II (2006), MSG I, Boston II (2008), Spectrum II, Spectrum III, Spectrum IV (2009), MSG I, MSG II (2010), Prague (2012), Philly I (2013), Philly I, Philly II, Fenway I (2016), Fenway I (2018), MSG (2022), MSG I, Fenway 1 (2024)
  • Posts: 6,036
    silas23 wrote:
    Yeah, it took me 2 hours out of that damn place. Whoever designed the set up for the parking at that place needs to be shot........
    :( The parking at this venue is very very sad. It kinda ruined the whole show(s) being stuck there for 2 hours.
    PJ- 04/29/2003.06/24,25,27,28,30/2008.10/27,28,30,31/2009
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  • Posts: 257
    This is by far my most hated venue. I have nothing good to say about it, but sadly I'll keep going if Pearl Jam keeps playing there.
    Sometimes life don't leave you alone

    8/20/98 - Montreal
    8/29/00, 8/30/00 - Mansfield
    7/02/03, 7/03/03, 7/11/03 - Mansfield
    9/28/04, 9/29/04 - Boston
    5/24/06, 5/25/06 - Boston
    6/28/08, 6/30/08 - Mansfield
  • Posts: 1,966
    my comments on the venue.............


    easy enough to get into and park , only took about ten minutes the first night. The second show was backed up a little more, took about twenty minutes.


    I had no problems drinking in the parking lot........Just watched for security and when the came around I would keep a low profile. Not too bad.

    First show took us 2 1/2 hours to get out......worst I have ever been through. The parking lots were absolutely trashed, glass/bottles/cups everywhere.

    Second show only took an hour to get of (I was parked in Lot 8). Not so bad, but i think it was pure luck.
  • Montréal, Canada Posts: 136
    Corey Erven wrote:
    my comments on the venue.............


    easy enough to get into and park , only took about ten minutes the first night. The second show was backed up a little more, took about twenty minutes.


    I had no problems drinking in the parking lot........Just watched for security and when the came around I would keep a low profile. Not too bad.

    First show took us 2 1/2 hours to get out......worst I have ever been through. The parking lots were absolutely trashed, glass/bottles/cups everywhere.

    Second show only took an hour to get of (I was parked in Lot 8). Not so bad, but i think it was pure luck.

    The parking lots were absolutely trashed, glass/bottles/cups everywhere.

    Well, that was another problem...As you said, it was sad to see the parking lot afterwards.Garbage everywhere!We all want to be green and all and this is the way we leave things? And there was soooo many cars running, waiting to get out...you could smell the emmissions! PLease do not play there again PJ!!
  • Posts: 253
    northcountrygirl wrote:
    Wow, first, a bit late to write about a GREAT show last night (just came back from Boston) but I have to say that this place, ComCast or whatever, really wins the prize for worse venue ever! Not for the sound or view, all was fine...but my husband & I went to buy beer...and we're asked for our ID..now, 1st thing, I am a mother of 2, a teacher and of the same age as the band, so I thought it was cute but they actually refused our ID...they wanted only passports or army papers!! My ID was in French (from Quebec) and that's no good enough (although Date in Englsih is also Date in French!)...Thanks a billion to a few nice PJ fans who bought our beers for us! and I guess you cannot be in a hurry to leave...over 2 1/2 hours to leave...oh well, nice fireworks!

    But the PQ drivers license doesn't exactly have the most clearly marked birthday, it's just part of your license #
  • Montréal, Canada Posts: 136
    Okum wrote:
    But the PQ drivers license doesn't exactly have the most clearly marked birthday, it's just part of your license #

    I know, but we did have about 4 other ID, clearly saying 'Date de naissance'...and as I said, it's not like we look close to 21...we still act like it but unfortunatelly, no longer look it :)
  • Hershey PA Posts: 3,975
    gotta say that camden's venue is worse than mansfield.

    Traffic the first night I got right out. 2nd night sat in the lot for like 2 hours. They empty the lots in order which is stupid and takes forever, just depends on where you park, lucky me got in one of the last lots out...
    Wouldn't it be funny if the world ended in 2010, with lots of fire?



  • Posts: 275
    I pulled out my birth certificate and I couldn't even get a beer.
    9/20/05 - Quebec City
    9/22/05 - Halifax
    6/19/08 - Camden 
    6/28/08 - Mansfield 
    9/07/11 - Montreal
    5/05/16 - Quebec City
  • Posts: 894
    I hate that venue. I really do. Great shows, but high meat head factor, and crappy services. Terrible parking lot.

    Only good thing was PJ. If I had to see any other band there I just wouldn't.
    9/7/98, 8/3/00, 9/4/00, 4/15/03, 7/1/03, 9/28/04, 9/29/04, 5/24/06, 5/25/06, 6/17/08, 6/22/08, 6/28/08, 6/30/08, 5/17/10, 10/15/13, 10/16/13.
  • Montréal, Canada Posts: 136
    teflonsteve wrote:
    I pulled out my birth certificate and I couldn't even get a beer.


    now that's amazing! I wish my 80 year old father would have been there...just to see if they would have refused him too....
  • Posts: 84
    Yeah, the whole having to be 25 with an out of state license is just foolish. But then again, having to wait until you're 21 to drink is REALLY foolish. I guess the Canadian kids just know how to handle their liquor better than Americans ;)

    Phil
    Shows:

    Montreal 2003
    Boston (1&2) 2004
    Montreal 2005
    Ottawa 2005
    Halifax 2005
    Boston (1&2) 2006
    Hartford 2008
    Mansfield (1&2)2008
  • DCO Posts: 1,182
    northcountrygirl wrote:
    Wow, first, a bit late to write about a GREAT show last night (just came back from Boston) but I have to say that this place, ComCast or whatever, really wins the prize for worse venue ever! Not for the sound or view, all was fine...but my husband & I went to buy beer...and we're asked for our ID..now, 1st thing, I am a mother of 2, a teacher and of the same age as the band, so I thought it was cute but they actually refused our ID...they wanted only passports or army papers!! My ID was in French (from Quebec) and that's no good enough (although Date in Englsih is also Date in French!)...Thanks a billion to a few nice PJ fans who bought our beers for us! and I guess you cannot be in a hurry to leave...over 2 1/2 hours to leave...oh well, nice fireworks!

    The fireworks WERE the highlight of the parking lot! With the exception of the numbnut behind us throwing them out his car window. It is a beautiful venue though...
    "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience." Mark Twain
  • Posts: 4
    northcountrygirl wrote:
    I understand rules etc...but we had about 5 various ID with our date of birth... but French is too complicated I guess...I mean, what else these numbers could possibly mean??? The same year over and over...anyway, no big deal but on the spot, we could not believe it! And the show was...well...look at all the reviews!
    should have just smoked some pot there was plenty going around cripes there was like a cloud hanging over ther outer pavaillion all night. Good times, yeah but the parking def. suks
    Luckily kneww people who worked in the lots so got the premium parking both nights, got out in like 20 mins each night.
  • Posts: 533
    Can anyone say, POLICE STATE (?!!!)...cops and security waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay overzealous.

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