Vic Theatre Private Show on Aug. 2nd! updated

panthergirl · July 2007

pj23yanks wrote:

I don't understand why people are already changing their flights and adding nights to their hotel. Pretty much everyone is under the assumption that their all getting tickets. If this place holds up to 1,400 people that means the maximum (which probably won't end up being) amount of tickets they will release will be 700 pairs. That means only 700 fan club members are gonna be getting tickets. Now I went to Chicago last tour and their were a lot more than 700 fan club members at the show. Furthermore this is the only appearance the band will make this year so you can guess how many more fans are coming in just to see them. You all are not getting tickets!!! Face it!!! So I am in the same boat as everyone else. I am supposed to come in Friday morning with my wife. But to change our flights will cost us over $500 when you include the price of the ticket and hotel. I also understand that pretty much everyone would rather see them at the Vic than at some crappy open air festival where the sound sucks. But why are you guys paying all this money to change your flights when you don't even have tickets yet??? I understand that if you wait till tomorrow the price of your ticket will go up because it will be within seven days of your departure. I called my airline already and they told me it will cost us $185 a piece to change the flight now so who knows what it will be by tomorrow. The bottom line is all you guys who are changing their flights today will be writing threads tomorrow about how this band suck because I didn't get any tickets and I paid all this money to change my flight.

i changed my flight only because i had a lucky loophole....
i rec'd an email about a week or two ago that said that american airlines had changed the arrival time of my flight (it was only by like 15-20 minutes, but whatever...)
therefore when this show came up, i called and asked about changing my arrival for an earlier flight.
they told me that because they had adjusted the schedule that i could change the flight without being charged.
i would not have been able to change it if not for that fact...
we are 4 people (husband and I and our two sons) and it would have cost too much!!!

soooo, if i don't get the tickets which i hope i do (PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!)
we'll have a whole extra day in Chicago...

CServant · July 2007

bgirl59 wrote:

Sure-respond with your name and mobile number-I'll text them and tell them to save a bed for you and your guest-stay up after the show and rent a movie together, order room service--it'll be fun!!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoox

Now THAT'S FUNNY!!!

hiding · July 2007

I belive they stay in milwaukee wi. to get away from the crowds.
drive there after the show i am sure you will meet them. thay stay at a place near the airport close to the airport lounge.

SpinBlackCircle · July 2007

Amazing venue on the north side of the city. Probably 35 mins from either airport depending on traffic (probably none on Thursday evening). I'll be in front with cash if anybody that gets tickets decides to go solo. I'll pay for both of us and more if that's what it takes.

bostonlou · July 2007

heh heh

i just read someone's post and i thought they were talking about the 700 club

think ed will wear a Pat Robertson mask?

Poncier · July 2007

glenn18 wrote:

does anyone know which hotel the band typically stays in when they play in chicago?
i hopefully will be able to travel to chicago for the VIC SHOW, and it would be so cool to be able to stay in the same hotel as the band.
if anyone has info ....that would be awesome!

They stay here

But they use fake names, so to find them, ask for:

Ed: Haywood Jablowmey
Mike: Chip B VonToast
Matt: Phil McCraken
Stone: Seymour Butts
Jeff: Craven Moorehead
Boom: Kenneth Gaspar

PlantPage55 · July 2007

lol @ boom not being famous enough NOT to use his real name

ECM · July 2007

glenn18 wrote:

does anyone know which hotel the band typically stays in when they play in chicago?
i hopefully will be able to travel to chicago for the VIC SHOW, and it would be so cool to be able to stay in the same hotel as the band.
if anyone has info ....that would be awesome!

Great 1st post..... prepared to be destroyed

BMoore09 · July 2007

So are we assuming this will be a FULL set, or a short festival-like set?

Lizardking · July 2007

glenn18 wrote:

does anyone know which hotel the band typically stays in when they play in chicago?
i hopefully will be able to travel to chicago for the VIC SHOW, and it would be so cool to be able to stay in the same hotel as the band.
if anyone has info ....that would be awesome!

They usually don't post that or home address on here. I would think they like some space, and don't want 5,000 PJ fans waiting in the lobby. Would you want everyone bugging you?

You will need to use your head if you hope to meet guys in the band, but many of us have been able to without stalking them.

PlantPage55 · July 2007

BMoore09 wrote:

So are we assuming this will be a FULL set, or a short festival-like set?

Well, considering the price and the fact that it's JUST Pearl Jam (as far as we know) - coupled with the fact that it's members-only tells me that it may be MORE than a normal set list. Perhaps an acoustic sit down, followed by a full normal concert?

In any case, I'm EXPECTING just a normal show. It's more than worth it for such a small venue. Anything extra will just be a real nice surprise.

WHIPSON · July 2007

It will be a night that any PJ fan would want to be at. Good Luck to all and if I don't get a ticket I expect full reports.

Hinny · July 2007

Kushikushun wrote:

You sure would...and deserve it too

So, you're coming too Hinny? We need that mullet over there!

Nah, the flight from Sydney to Chicago and back costs too much, and I completely destroyed my bank account after Europe. Would've gone if I had another month to save up.

Barbara might be bringing a 'Hinny still wants his mullet back' sign

JaneNY · July 2007

No Fear Of Falling wrote:

its weird..

i keep talking & thinking about this show

and i keep hyping it up to myself

and then i realize "wait! you dont have tickets yet! stop thinking about how great its gonna be!"

then i go right back in and start thinking about how fucking great this show is gonna be.

anyone else going through this same, endless cycle?

Yes I am! And there's no way I can go due to an underage family member with me, but I do keep thinking how great its going to be!

wendy wrocks · July 2007

I'll either have an extra ticket or will need an extra ticket!! I have already changed my flight and hotel - NEED TICKET BAD.

AmandaFic · July 2007

So, I am 100% serious when I say I will pay for your ticket if you have an extra and let me come with you! I live a quick el stop away from the venue. Please let me know if you have an extra one...I'm begging!

pjrocksmb · July 2007

AmandaFic wrote:

So, I am 100% serious when I say I will pay for your ticket if you have an extra and let me come with you! I live a quick el stop away from the venue. Please let me know if you have an extra one...I'm begging!

What is the deal on going alone to this show. I know that me getting a ticket is a long shot but if I am successfull, I don't have anyone that will come with me from Winnipeg. Will I be able to sell my other ticket? Are they giving tickets or wrist bands for this show. How easy will it be for me to get rid of my other ticket there? Will the person that I go to the show will have to be there when I pick up the tickets. Please help.
Andrew

dthomas · July 2007

pjrocksmb wrote:

What is the deal on going alone to this show. I know that me getting a ticket is a long shot but if I am successfull, I don't have anyone that will come with me from Winnipeg. Will I be able to sell my other ticket? Are they giving tickets or wrist bands for this show. How easy will it be for me to get rid of my other ticket there? Will the person that I go to the show will have to be there when I pick up the tickets. Please help.
Andrew

There are already a dozen threads pleading to be your ticket buddy out on this board if you're lucky enough to get them. People are giving up their homes and family members so you shouldn't have any problems having a "date" for the show.

Also for folks questioning how many friends/industry/family folk will be there, the Vic has three (I think three) private balconies on each side of the venue that can fit about 20 people each. Most family/industry sit there. The nice thing is I doubt the press folks (especially Greg Kot who wrote Pearl Jam is the act you can skip at Lolla) will be allowed in.

The Vic has a large floor area with a lower area near the stage and a slightly elevated area behind that with bars, soundboard etc. The place to be though is to get upstairs fast and get a near row of the balcony. I have done this many times for Wilco. Best seats in the house, best sound etc. It is one of the best venues I've been to and I used to be a music critic.

PJPAT · July 2007

pjrocksmb wrote:

What is the deal on going alone to this show. I know that me getting a ticket is a long shot but if I am successfull, I don't have anyone that will come with me from Winnipeg. Will I be able to sell my other ticket? Are they giving tickets or wrist bands for this show. How easy will it be for me to get rid of my other ticket there? Will the person that I go to the show will have to be there when I pick up the tickets. Please help.
Andrew

I'll go with you Andrew. Just PM me when you get tickets.

Did I meet you in Thunder Bay?

pieceofdust · July 2007

What time is the show?

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