Pit question

Spurs14Spurs14 Buffalo Grove, IL Posts: 226
Do you have any personal space in the pit or is it elbow to elbow:
rail to 7 people back
8 people back to 15 people back
back of pit

I have experience with the Springsteen pit 5 to 8 people back and generally had room (not always). Is it similar?

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  • I've been in the Bruce pit probably close to 10 times, but never for PJ. My guess is there won't exactly be anyone ON you, but you won't be able to swing your arms around like a maniac either.
    At least for Bruce, I tried not to end up in the middle. Front row is a truly rare experience, the middle has good quality, and the back of the pit has tons of freedom to move and use facilities. The thing with the middle is you can't really leave, it can get congested, and you sometimes have to deal with snakes trying to weasel their way to the stage one body at a time. That gets annoying.
  • Leezestarr313Leezestarr313 Temple of the cat Posts: 14,339
    The closer you get the less space you have. But the US pits are really tame compared to Europe or SA.
  • RS151862RS151862 Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,622
    I've had GA twice. Both times walked down maybe 10-15 mins before show started, stood 15-20 rows back dead center, and had a ton of space. I'd guess the fans fill only 2/3rds of the allotted GA space.
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  • JB128716JB128716 Posts: 2,064
    GA space is crazier on Mike's side and in the middle. Things tend to be pretty calm on Stone's side.

    I plan to just hang out in the back of the pit if I'm lucky to get in the GA section. Also the band doesn't put up with too much crazy stuff in the pit. They will stop the show if it gets too out of control.
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  • jmug23jmug23 Posts: 778
    I've walked in 30 minutes before and was about 4-5 rows back on Mikes side. There is some room, but not a lot. I tend to stand near the side on Mikes side, so when it's time for pee break or whatever, you are close to the open area on the side and it's easy to get in and out of. Being in the very middle can be a little tough to get in and out of. You have to pass a lot of people, and not everyone always remembers you were already in there and may not be as kind letting you back in. Even the back of the "pit" is great. Still really close to stage and lots of freedom to walk around.
  • branscopbranscop Posts: 1,181

    The closer you get the less space you have. But the US pits are really tame compared to Europe or SA.

  • BentleyspopBentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 10,524
    Spurs14 said:

    Do you have any personal space in the pit or is it elbow to elbow:
    rail to 7 people back
    8 people back to 15 people back
    back of pit

    I have experience with the Springsteen pit 5 to 8 people back and generally had room (not always). Is it similar?

    PJ doesn't do a railed off pit for 500 people like Bruce does. Just one big area and there usually is space at the back.
  • PP193448PP193448 Here Posts: 4,281
    Tons of space in the back of the pit. Not a lot of "dancing" room up close.
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  • chainchain Montreal Posts: 336
    Was GA at Worcester 1 (2 people back) and Denver (about 4-5 back) and theres enough space to dance... don't worry....
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  • nycratsnycrats Posts: 1,348
    it all sucks.. remove ur msg ga requests now while you still can ;)
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  • Spurs14Spurs14 Buffalo Grove, IL Posts: 226
    Thanks for all the replies.
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