Greenville Roll Call

I am a patriot · January 2016

Pulled the trigger. Here's hoping!

gotthebottle · January 2016

I'm in California...thinking about it...either way I've got to travel. Have seen other concerts at Columbia and Raleigh in past, never done Greenville....maybe

manonkouch · January 2016

Thinking about driving from Nashville, not sure if i want to do Bonnaroo. Isn't this also Record Store Day?

pjpjpaul · January 2016

I'm doing Jacksonville Greenville Hampton Raleigh Columbia and Bonnaroo, possibly Fenway too

Porchsitter · January 2016

Count me in. Talked my wife into it yesterday.

P-Town-P-Jam-Fan · January 2016

Porchsitter said:
Count me in. Talked my wife into it yesterday.

I did the same thing! Using miles, I was going to fly into Charlotte and drive, but I see I can get from Charlotte to Greenville via smallish plane for the same amount of miles so I think I'll be able to fly right into Greenville to save a little drive time from Charlotte. Typically, flying into small cities is really expensive, but with miles, its all the same.

TonyB · January 2016

Driving in from Memphis. Can't wait for the show.

mcrok · January 2016

If any of you out of towners are into cars, specifically BMWs...the factory for all the X vehicles is here...they offer tours of the factory, recommend calling ahead. Hopefully, the tour is still of the stamping area and where the X5 is built...it is the most impressive. If you have big bucks they also have the M driving school. fyi.

mcrok · January 2016

I'm not from South Carolina but I live in Greenville. It is not what the rest of the country thinks of when they think SC(well, except for all the churches). Everybody that lives here pretty much loves it. I do and I think it deserves it. If I could get a picture with the band or a member of the band at the Falls Park bridge it would be the ultimate!

http://www.greenvilleeconomicdevelopment.com/rankings.php

mcrok · January 2016

Hotels: Best choice is hotel downtown. It is one of the most walkable downtowns in the country so if you can find a room there it is worth it. Hampton Inn, Courtyard, Hyatt, Westin are the main ones I can think of. Aloft is brand new and opening soon. Main street runs north to south. Arena is on the North side. Hyatt is pretty much across the street and Aloft would be second closest. Hampton, Westin, Courtyard are more south but still within walking distance to arena. All three are relatively close to Falls Park and the Reedy River (Hampton right on river).

There are also a lot of hotels just outside downtown along 385 and 85.

mcrok · January 2016

If you are into cycling, George Hincapie, has a hotel/resort north of Greenville in Travelers Rest (about 20 mins north going toward Asheville). Asheville has a lot of hotels including the Biltmore but is about 45-60 mins north of Greenville. Asheville is little more "crunchy" resembling parts of the NW by population of homeless. Nevertheless, it is a pretty cool place. Greenville more cosmopolitan/international and clean.

SteffyLou · January 2016

Okay, trying for GA only for this show! My brother, my husband, and myself all are in the drawing praying for 3 GA tickets! Nothing else seems to work out for us work wise, so just putting in for this.

Porchsitter · January 2016

P-Town-P-Jam-Fan said:

Porchsitter said:
Count me in. Talked my wife into it yesterday.
I did the same thing! Using miles, I was going to fly into Charlotte and drive, but I see I can get from Charlotte to Greenville via smallish plane for the same amount of miles so I think I'll be able to fly right into Greenville to save a little drive time from Charlotte. Typically, flying into small cities is really expensive, but with miles, its all the same.

That's awesome. I'm lucky in that I only live two hours from Greenville but, even still, I have to present to my wife a plan of action when it comes to affording shows because she's become keen on the fact that it's not just the tickets but also the poster, shirt, sticker, etc. Pearl Jam seems to only announce tours when we're trying to buckle down financially.

Noload · January 2016

100 Pacer said:

mcrok said:
just a fyi..for those of you who plan on flying in from different states...if you can't find a flight into GSP or Asheville I recommend Charlotte over Atlanta. Much better traffic and drive time is less.
Unfortunately the flight times to Charlotte don't work for me, not to mention there's a stopover, so I opted for Atlanta. How bad is the traffic you mention ~12pm heading North to Greenville?

It's an easy ride..straight shot up I-85

TheGossman · January 2016

I'm in. Driving from Charlotte. Hitting up Raleigh, Columbia, and Hampton too

P-Town-P-Jam-Fan · January 2016

mcrok said:
If you are into cycling, George Hincapie, has a hotel/resort north of Greenville in Travelers Rest (about 20 mins north going toward Asheville). Asheville has a lot of hotels including the Biltmore but is about 45-60 mins north of Greenville. Asheville is little more "crunchy" resembling parts of the NW by population of homeless. Nevertheless, it is a pretty cool place. Greenville more cosmopolitan/international and clean.

Really appreciate all these tips. I'm excited to visit a part of the country that I have never been to (outside of South Florida which I don't think is a representation of the true south). Since we are flying the red-eye and getting in really early, I think we'll head to Ashville for a few hours, have lunch and make our way to Greenville once we can actually check into our hotel on Friday. Restaurant and Bar/Brewery tips are also greatly appreciated!

lugnut · January 2016

In for Greenville, Raleigh, Cola. - from Asheville. PM me for Asheville tips. Lots to see in a short time. A friend's new place is not downtown but very close ... 'Smoky park supper club' it is on the river - worth seeing / made of all shipping containers. - check it out.

mcrok · January 2016

P-Town-P-Jam-Fan said:

mcrok said:
If you are into cycling, George Hincapie, has a hotel/resort north of Greenville in Travelers Rest (about 20 mins north going toward Asheville). Asheville has a lot of hotels including the Biltmore but is about 45-60 mins north of Greenville. Asheville is little more "crunchy" resembling parts of the NW by population of homeless. Nevertheless, it is a pretty cool place. Greenville more cosmopolitan/international and clean.
Really appreciate all these tips. I'm excited to visit a part of the country that I have never been to (outside of South Florida which I don't think is a representation of the true south). Since we are flying the red-eye and getting in really early, I think we'll head to Ashville for a few hours, have lunch and make our way to Greenville once we can actually check into our hotel on Friday. Restaurant and Bar/Brewery tips are also greatly appreciated!

Yup, no problem. A lot of breweries in Asheville. On your way back from Asheville about 20 minutes north of Greenville, in Travelers Rest, is this brewery:

http://www.theswamprabbitbrewery.com

This guy makes some really good beer...white ale is spectacular!

Attaway77 · January 2016

Meeting an old touring buddy out there for this one, not putting in for the lottery, just gonna grab a couple when they come up… I'm trying to make this April tour stress free..

gotthebottle · January 2016

SteffyLou said:
Okay, trying for GA only for this show! My brother, my husband, and myself all are in the drawing praying for 3 GA tickets! Nothing else seems to work out for us work wise, so just putting in for this.

You might get 6 tickets if you all win

SteffyLou · January 2016

gotthebottle said:

SteffyLou said:
Okay, trying for GA only for this show! My brother, my husband, and myself all are in the drawing praying for 3 GA tickets! Nothing else seems to work out for us work wise, so just putting in for this.
You might get 6 tickets if you all win

That would be fine! I'm sure my sis in law would come then and we'd just give someone on here the other two .

We've been shut out every lotto so hoping this is our chance.

Weston1283 · January 2016

Going to this one with my 2 brothers, their 2nd and 3rd shows! All 3 of us entered GA as our #1 choice, hopefully 1 or 2 of us can land it!

bootlegger10 · January 2016

Attaway77 said:
Meeting an old touring buddy out there for this one, not putting in for the lottery, just gonna grab a couple when they come up… I'm trying to make this April tour stress free..

Nothing stressful about the lottery if you are okay with losing.

EnjoyBeing · January 2016

I am in for Greenville! Coming up from Athens.

my2hands · January 2016

Should I drive 12 hours for this show?

locals, feel free to talk me into it

LordGoofy · January 2016

I live here you so know I will be there. Going to hit this and Columbia. I was also there when they were the first real act to open the arena back in 1998.

mcrok · January 2016

my2hands said:
Should I drive 12 hours for this show?

locals, feel free to talk me into it

I think I've given a lot of reasons to drive 12 hours. Read thru the thread. What about the possibility they play the entire binaural album in Greenville? You just never know, it is PJ after all.

mcrok · January 2016

actually, I'm not sure if I want an entire album played anyway....i think it too much pressure and I think they are at their best when they are relaxed and loose (like everyone)

100 Pacer · January 2016

mcrok said:
actually, I'm not sure if I want an entire album played anyway....i think it too much pressure and I think they are at their best when they are relaxed and loose (like everyone)

Having experienced No Code in Moline, I would argue it's not that band is under any sort of pressure (because they were clearly relaxed and loose) it's that the band is conscious of the fact casual fans at a show may not enjoy the ebb and flow when an entire album is played rather than a typical PJ set where solid hits and anthems and recognizable material is played...if that makes sense.

lolobugg · January 2016

LordGoofy said:
I live here you so know I will be there. Going to hit this and Columbia. I was also there when they were the first real act to open the arena back in 1998.

what? you don't consider Janet Jackson real?

i don't either.

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