Charlottesville - John Paul Jones Arena Beer?

weenie
weenie Posts: 1,623
edited October 2013 in The Porch
Anyone know if JPJ sells beer? Their website doesn't list it and I know what a conservative image C'ville likes to project. In fact, I was in a state of ~SHOCK~ :shock: when I learned they had booked PJ. I hope the band blows the fucking roof off that place ;)
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  • dmbolp
    dmbolp ATL Posts: 1,513
    Yes, but I think there was a 2 beer limit at DMB shows last December...they marked you're tickets
  • weenie
    weenie Posts: 1,623
    dmbolp wrote:
    Yes, but I think there was a 2 beer limit at DMB shows last December...they marked you're tickets

    Two beers is better than 0 beer.... Thanks for the info! Can't wait!!! :D
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  • know1
    know1 Posts: 6,801
    Only 2? That stinks.
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  • milan
    milan Posts: 447
    Particularly bad as US pints are only 16 fl.oz. c/w with UK 20 fl.oz.
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  • bookerT
    bookerT Posts: 32
    Sedona Taphouse - where the pre-party is - doesn't have a two drink limit!
  • Vitalogensia
    Vitalogensia Posts: 2,267
    weenie wrote:
    Anyone know if JPJ sells beer? Their website doesn't list it and I know what a conservative image C'ville likes to project. In fact, I was in a state of ~SHOCK~ :shock: when I learned they had booked PJ. I hope the band blows the fucking roof off that place ;)

    Your post had me cracking up! I really hope this show doesn't end up being a UVA-type hangout, a bunch of sycophantic fucks wearing ties and popped collars with chicks in Sunday dresses and cowboy boots, all of them standing and staring.
  • MW276301
    MW276301 Posts: 40
    I don't know about the beer, but I'm also concerned about the UVA-type crowd. I guess we will just have to show them how to rock out at a PJ show.

    Anyone planning on being there really earlier for GA line? Getting on the rail would make my day, month, year, etc. so I'm thinking about showing up late morning. Would be cool to meet some of the others on the forums.
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  • Vitalogensia
    Vitalogensia Posts: 2,267
    MW276301 wrote:
    I don't know about the beer, but I'm also concerned about the UVA-type crowd. I guess we will just have to show them how to rock out at a PJ show.

    Anyone planning on being there really earlier for GA line? Getting on the rail would make my day, month, year, etc. so I'm thinking about showing up late morning. Would be cool to meet some of the others on the forums.

    Agreed. I'll do my part.

    I was planning on the same thing, just not sure what time. I'm off the whole week for B-more, C'ville, Charlotte, so I'll just be sitting there chatting, reading, eating.
  • weenie
    weenie Posts: 1,623
    SK359828 wrote:
    weenie wrote:
    Anyone know if JPJ sells beer? Their website doesn't list it and I know what a conservative image C'ville likes to project. In fact, I was in a state of ~SHOCK~ :shock: when I learned they had booked PJ. I hope the band blows the fucking roof off that place ;)

    Your post had me cracking up! I really hope this show doesn't end up being a UVA-type hangout, a bunch of sycophantic fucks wearing ties and popped collars with chicks in Sunday dresses and cowboy boots, all of them standing and staring.

    Yes, I have the same concerns. I suppose we fans will just have to be particularly obnoxious.... ;) and hope they leave. I'm hoping that a lot of folks come to the show from out of the area - that's the only thing that will save us. That, and like I said, Ed and the boys blowing the fucking roof off. I wonder if the band has any idea what C'ville is like :D
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  • know1
    know1 Posts: 6,801
    I think a 2 beer limit for a 3 hour show is a problem.

    Anyone want to call the arena and confirm?
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  • what dreams
    what dreams Posts: 1,761
    weenie wrote:
    I know what a conservative image C'ville likes to project.

    I've lived in Virginia for 43 years, and nobody I know views Charlottesville as a conservative place. Sure, it has all that "tradition" stuff going on with old TJ and the University, but everybody I know from there or who moves there are a bunch of far out hippies or at least politically liberal.

    But to answer your question . . . I have no idea about the beer. I can see why they would limit it at basketball games with students under age; I don't understand it at a general public concert.
  • HesCalledDyer
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    weenie wrote:
    SK359828 wrote:
    weenie wrote:
    Anyone know if JPJ sells beer? Their website doesn't list it and I know what a conservative image C'ville likes to project. In fact, I was in a state of ~SHOCK~ :shock: when I learned they had booked PJ. I hope the band blows the fucking roof off that place ;)

    Your post had me cracking up! I really hope this show doesn't end up being a UVA-type hangout, a bunch of sycophantic fucks wearing ties and popped collars with chicks in Sunday dresses and cowboy boots, all of them standing and staring.

    Yes, I have the same concerns. I suppose we fans will just have to be particularly obnoxious.... ;) and hope they leave. I'm hoping that a lot of folks come to the show from out of the area - that's the only thing that will save us. That, and like I said, Ed and the boys blowing the fucking roof off. I wonder if the band has any idea what C'ville is like :D

    Well, you'll have me and four others coming down from Maryland so there's 5 out-of-towners. Small start, but it's a start nonetheless!
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  • Attaway77
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    know1 wrote:
    I think a 2 beer limit for a 3 hour show is a problem.

    Anyone want to call the arena and confirm?


    I called them today and spoke to a person/rep at the arena. He said he knew nothing about that nor was it mentioned anywhere that he could find. Guess we'll just have to see when we get there.... 2 beer limit for a rock concert that lasts 2 1/2 hrs plus... Pretty lame if so.....
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  • what dreams
    what dreams Posts: 1,761
    I just sent this e-mail to the venue:

    "Hi, I’m attending the Pearl Jam show next week, coming from Fairfax. A rumor is circulating among fans that you do not sell beer, or that you limit beer concessions to two beers per ticket holder. Can you please let me know what the beer vending situation will be the night of the Pearl Jam concert, 10/29? Thanks!"

    Will let everyone know if I get a response.

    My God, if they don't sell beer, I hold PJ responsible for booking a venue with such a rule. Holy crap, won't that blow up in their face?
  • Attaway77
    Attaway77 Posts: 4,018
    what dreams wrote:
    I just sent this e-mail to the venue:

    "Hi, I’m attending the Pearl Jam show next week, coming from Fairfax. A rumor is circulating among fans that you do not sell beer, or that you limit beer concessions to two beers per ticket holder. Can you please let me know what the beer vending situation will be the night of the Pearl Jam concert, 10/29? Thanks!"

    Will let everyone know if I get a response.

    My God, if they don't sell beer, I hold PJ responsible for booking a venue with such a rule. Holy crap, won't that blow up in their face?

    If you factor in the doors open at 6:30, PJ hasn't been taking the stage until around 8:30, playing till at least 11, oh man.... I'm by no means an alcoholic but I do enjoy my cold beverages and a good buzz at a concert...
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  • weenie
    weenie Posts: 1,623
    what dreams wrote:
    weenie wrote:
    I know what a conservative image C'ville likes to project.

    I've lived in Virginia for 43 years, and nobody I know views Charlottesville as a conservative place. Sure, it has all that "tradition" stuff going on with old TJ and the University, but everybody I know from there or who moves there are a bunch of far out hippies or at least politically liberal.

    But to answer your question . . . I have no idea about the beer. I can see why they would limit it at basketball games with students under age; I don't understand it at a general public concert.

    Perhaps measured against the state standard, Charlottesville seems liberal by comparison? Sure, there are liberal-minded people and intellectuals connected with the University, but the city itself is anything BUT. Walk through one of their "department stores" and check out the styles offered.

    I've lived all over the US, and Virginia by far is the most conservative state in which I've lived. I'm not trying to start a debate, I don't really care. And don't get me wrong, I think Charlottesville is beautiful, and would love to be affiliated with the university.

    For all of our sakes, I hope those hippie types (which is where I would belong) and politically liberal people show up in DROVES. I welcome them with open arms....... :thumbup:

    All any of us can "know" is our own experiences. I am excluding the northern VA/Washington DC area from my above comments.
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  • what dreams
    what dreams Posts: 1,761
    weenie wrote:
    what dreams wrote:
    weenie wrote:
    I know what a conservative image C'ville likes to project.

    I've lived in Virginia for 43 years, and nobody I know views Charlottesville as a conservative place. Sure, it has all that "tradition" stuff going on with old TJ and the University, but everybody I know from there or who moves there are a bunch of far out hippies or at least politically liberal.

    But to answer your question . . . I have no idea about the beer. I can see why they would limit it at basketball games with students under age; I don't understand it at a general public concert.

    Perhaps measured against the state standard, Charlottesville seems liberal by comparison? Sure, there are liberal-minded people and intellectuals connected with the University, but the city itself is anything BUT. Walk through one of their "department stores" and check out the styles offered.

    I've lived all over the US, and Virginia by far is the most conservative state in which I've lived. I'm not trying to start a debate, I don't really care. And don't get me wrong, I think Charlottesville is beautiful, and would love to be affiliated with the university.

    For all of our sakes, I hope those hippie types (which is where I would belong) and politically liberal people show up in DROVES. I welcome them with open arms....... :thumbup:

    All any of us can "know" is our own experiences. I am excluding the northern VA/Washington DC area from my above comments.
    ~Peace~ :)

    I completely agree that Virginia is a conservative state, trust me, I will not debate you on that (and I will exclude myself by stating that I live in the civilized northern part of the state). . . .But wait until you see what comes out of the mountains -- LOL -- not the old horse-country blue hairs who shop in the department stores, that's for sure. The worst we can expect are the red-necky gun rights people who like to rock and roll. Hopefully Ed will gauge that well and not start a brawl with some comments. Otherwise, I feel confident about this one. It's going to be a great time. Probably a mixed crowd, but the majority of people will be chill.

    Let's just hope we don't get screwed on the beer. I'm with Attaway above. I hardly drink at all, but if I'm out for the night at a show, I will be pissed if I can't drink on demand.
  • weenie
    weenie Posts: 1,623

    I completely agree that Virginia is a conservative state, trust me, I will not debate you on that (and I will exclude myself by stating that I live in the civilized northern part of the state). . . .But wait until you see what comes out of the mountains -- LOL -- not the old horse-country blue hairs who shop in the department stores, that's for sure. The worst we can expect are the red-necky gun rights people who like to rock and roll. Hopefully Ed will gauge that well and not start a brawl with some comments. Otherwise, I feel confident about this one. It's going to be a great time. Probably a mixed crowd, but the majority of people will be chill.

    Let's just hope we don't get screwed on the beer. I'm with Attaway above. I hardly drink at all, but if I'm out for the night at a show, I will be pissed if I can't drink on demand.

    Yeah, those red-necky peeps are my neighbors out here in the woods. First ones to help you out when you're in trouble and big on country music. We must be the degenerates - over on the other thread they're talking about sightseeing and such. Nothing about beer. :lol:

    Everyone, please let us know what you learn from the venue!
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  • what dreams
    what dreams Posts: 1,761
    weenie wrote:

    Yeah, those red-necky peeps are my neighbors out here in the woods. First ones to help you out when you're in trouble and big on country music. We must be the degenerates - over on the other thread they're talking about sightseeing and such. Nothing about beer. :lol:

    Everyone, please let us know what you learn from the venue!

    I come from a family of rednecks. Grew up in the foothills :lol:
  • what dreams
    what dreams Posts: 1,761
    I did just read some reviews on Yelp and Google. Both sites mention ridiculously expensive beer purchases (duh). One reviewer said there was a 4 beer limit with X's on the hand.

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