Oldchella

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  • mr bungle
    mr bungle Posts: 1,424
    halv said:

    It would be very cool if Paul brings out Ringo, Julian Lennon and Dani Harrison. Closest thing we'll get to a Beatles reunion.

    I'm tempted to go but the biggest hold back will be the crowd. I was just at Paul McCartney a couple weeks ago and the crowd was pretty lame. Seated most of the time and I'm assuming it will be the same way for The Who next week. My nightmare scenario is going to see all these amazing bands with a bunch of seated people sipping wine spritzers.

    I like your thinking and I agree it would be cool but I have to hold my stomach and laugh at calling that anything close to a Beatles reunion. Cool indeed though.
  • pureoc
    pureoc Posts: 2,383
    halv said:

    It would be very cool if Paul brings out Ringo, Julian Lennon and Dani Harrison. Closest thing we'll get to a Beatles reunion.

    I'm tempted to go but the biggest hold back will be the crowd. I was just at Paul McCartney a couple weeks ago and the crowd was pretty lame. Seated most of the time and I'm assuming it will be the same way for The Who next week. My nightmare scenario is going to see all these amazing bands with a bunch of seated people sipping wine spritzers.

    Hate when people sit at rock shows. Still upset basically the whole upper deck at the Eddie / Who show sat the whole show last yr. Wtf? Stay home and watch the youtube videos then. Same deal at U2 with upper deck seats behind stage at United Center. Luckily security was cool and upgraded us to lower level mid court for free. Not many great rock bands out there still touring/left. Get off your ass and enjoy it!!!
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  • Empty Glass
    Empty Glass In Rob's shed Posts: 12,329
    If you have Who uppers, most will sit. If you have Who lowers or floor, people rock out. I've never seen McCartney, but I plan to this summer.
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  • korn-1
    korn-1 Los Angeles, transplanted from Chicago Posts: 930
    I really wanna do this one but could only afford the GA lawn and not sure i can bring myself to spend that much being so far away from the stage...
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  • jerparker20
    jerparker20 St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,529
    This thing is not for the budget minded concert goer.
  • Wma31394
    Wma31394 Posts: 3,045
    This could be a huge bust
    "Going where the water tastes like wine!"
  • benjs
    benjs Toronto, ON Posts: 9,379
    Wma31394 said:

    This could be a huge bust

    A bunch of older rockers, playing in the home of older people who listened to said rockers in their heyday and now have successful careers. Will it be energetic? Nope. Will they be great shows? I think so!
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  • Who Princess
    Who Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    I think this could be a lot of fun but it's for people with more discretionary income than I have. :lol:
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  • korn-1
    korn-1 Los Angeles, transplanted from Chicago Posts: 930
    edited May 2016
    I actually expected it to be more expensive, yeah the pit tickets are a bit absurd but considering this is a one time thing, with the amount of rock legends playing full sets that will probably never happen again... 399 for lawn really aint that bad. Even after fees youre talkin only $70 an act. Yeah you could probably get cheap seats to see each individually for less, but cutting the travel and logistics of it all down to one place makes up for that.
    I spent a little over a $100 to see the Stones last year and was beyond impressed with their performance, well worth the trip. I may try for GA and hope to weasel my way closer...
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  • Who Princess
    Who Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    Good points on ticket prices. I think travel/accommodations would set me back more than tickets.
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  • walkunafraid
    walkunafraid Posts: 2,655
    korn-1 said:

    I actually expected it to be more expensive, yeah the pit tickets are a bit absurd but considering this is a one time thing, with the amount of rock legends playing full sets that will probably never happen again... 399 for lawn really aint that bad. Even after fees youre talkin only $70 an act. Yeah you could probably get cheap seats to see each individually for less, but cutting the travel and logistics of it all down to one place makes up for that.
    I spent a little over a $100 to see the Stones last year and was beyond impressed with their performance, well worth the trip. I may try for GA and hope to weasel my way closer...

    Not sure about all of these acts, but you aren't even going to sniff the front door to see McCartney for $70, and I believe the same is true with the Stones.

    I honestly think $399 is a good price. My only drawback is that the polo grounds are HUGE and in order to get a spot at the front of the lawn you'd most likely have to show up early and park your ass in a spot all day long. If you want to chill and explore the venue and all that you'll likely end up somewhere wayyyyyy in the back...good thing they have screens.
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  • Wma31394
    Wma31394 Posts: 3,045
    Another weekend???

    This could be a huge bust..
    "Going where the water tastes like wine!"
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,911
    Wma31394 said:

    Another weekend???

    This could be a huge bust..

    We get it. You think it's going to be a bust.
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,911
    If I lived near there, I would definitely to try to go Saturday to see Neil and McCartney.
  • Wma31394
    Wma31394 Posts: 3,045
    Haha now I'm referring to the 2nd weekend..
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  • korn-1
    korn-1 Los Angeles, transplanted from Chicago Posts: 930
    Well that was worse than trying to get PJ tix...
    Doubrful but If anyone manages a spare GA or 2, id be interested
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me
  • benjs
    benjs Toronto, ON Posts: 9,379
    Still in the fucking queue.
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  • motar
    motar Posts: 141
    Ive been in queue for hours now. Hours!
  • JOEJOEJOE
    JOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,824
    longest ticket waiting room ever!.....3 hours and my dude isn't even 1/2 way there!
  • jerparker20
    jerparker20 St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,529
    edited May 2016
    Read somewhere that the GA Tickets for both weekends were gone around noon pacific time.
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