My best advice: go get a beer, pizza, see a museum or a comedy club and go to the show at a regular time. Spend your time seeing a world class city before you see a world class band.
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My best advice: go get a beer, pizza, see a museum or a comedy club and go to the show at a regular time. Spend your time seeing a world class city before you see a world class band.
My best advice: go get a beer, pizza, see a museum or a comedy club and go to the show at a regular time. Spend your time seeing a world class city before you see a world class band.
Yep.
everybody wants the most they can possibly get
for the least they could possibly do
So what happens at 9? I don't have GA but I might just go to watch the shit show. Where can I get some decent popcorn balls in chi town?
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The only reason I will go early on Saturday is because both my concert buddy and I are a whopping 5'3". I normally go with RES for that reason, but I couldn't resist for Wrigley.
My general approach to GA: Show up an hour before the opening act, walk in with no line, watch the show from about 10 yards behind the people who squandered an entire day of their lives queued up outside the venue.
The obsession with the rail makes no sense to me. I'm sorry. I know it's important to some people.
*thumbs up*
Closest I've ever been to the stage at a PJ show was back in 2003, at Great Woods, towards the back of the lower section. Every other show, I've been closer to the back of the venue than the front, and somehow, I've loved every single show. I mean, I get it, I'd have loved to have been front row at either of the Fenway shows (or any of those Mansfield shows), but I am not going to waste my entire day sitting outside a venue. I used to do that in college, and the few years after, for hockey games, spending hours sitting around, waiting for doors to open, and to rush down for our preferred seats. It wasn't fun.
"I'm a lucky man, to count on both hands the [shows I've done]. Some folks just have one, others they got none..."
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"He made the deal with the devil, we get to play with him. He goes to hell, of course. We're going to heaven."
My best advice: go get a beer, pizza, see a museum or a comedy club and go to the show at a regular time. Spend your time seeing a world class city before you see a world class band.
I'll bet Fenway was so nice not having to loiter over night in the urban jungle. There is no line till 9 correct? In that case, this guy has no more dibs on the 1st spot in the line than someone who arrives at 8:59 day of show. If we are going to follow the rules of the horrible GA system, lets follow them all. #reserved>GA
Well, it's no lining up for entrance before 9am. Nothing stopping people from camping out to be the first in line. Basically, he's at the front of the line to get in line.
"I'm a lucky man, to count on both hands the [shows I've done]. Some folks just have one, others they got none..."
Hartford 10.02.96 | Mansfield 2 09.16.98 | Mansfield 1 08.29.00 |
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"He made the deal with the devil, we get to play with him. He goes to hell, of course. We're going to heaven."
I'll bet Fenway was so nice not having to loiter over night in the urban jungle. There is no line till 9 correct? In that case, this guy has no more dibs on the 1st spot in the line than someone who arrives at 8:59 day of show. If we are going to follow the rules of the horrible GA system, lets follow them all. #reserved>GA
Well, it's no lining up for entrance before 9am. Nothing stopping people from camping out to be the first in line. Basically, he's at the front of the line to get in line.
Ten Club hasnt addressed alternate line up places so I would start my own line whenever i got there. Since 10 club isnt involved, someone should definitely start the LIST. Perfectly acceptable since these lines are unrelated to 10 club.
My general approach to GA: Show up an hour before the opening act, walk in with no line, watch the show from about 10 yards behind the people who squandered an entire day of their lives queued up outside the venue.
The obsession with the rail makes no sense to me. I'm sorry. I know it's important to some people.
*thumbs up*
Closest I've ever been to the stage at a PJ show was back in 2003, at Great Woods, towards the back of the lower section. Every other show, I've been closer to the back of the venue than the front, and somehow, I've loved every single show. I mean, I get it, I'd have loved to have been front row at either of the Fenway shows (or any of those Mansfield shows), but I am not going to waste my entire day sitting outside a venue. I used to do that in college, and the few years after, for hockey games, spending hours sitting around, waiting for doors to open, and to rush down for our preferred seats. It wasn't fun.
The closest I've ever been at PJ shows have all been GA and I didn't spend a second waiting in the line.
I'm fine being close enough.
Bombshell: I'm also not waiting in line more than 15 minutes for merch. Longer than that, not worth it to me.
everybody wants the most they can possibly get
for the least they could possibly do
ah shit - best shorts in the world - O'neill Hybrid cargo traveler shorts - look at how many freakn pockets there are! You can pour a beer over them and shake it off. have several pair. wear daily. and they come camo.
God I love this board. Just ordered a pair of shorts. Good tunes, clothing tips, beverage recommendations, audiophile accessories. Why read anything else?
My general approach to GA: Show up an hour before the opening act, walk in with no line, watch the show from about 10 yards behind the people who squandered an entire day of their lives queued up outside the venue.
The obsession with the rail makes no sense to me. I'm sorry. I know it's important to some people.
That's what I did in Lexington and ended up 3 people behind the rail and didn't even try...I enjoyed being in a city that I have never been and took in the sights and sounds of the city. Everyone chooses their day to be spent differently I suppose
Been to Chicago a billion times and I feel every time I go I see or do something new, so that's what I will do...Going to the Sox game on Sunday
My general approach to GA: Show up an hour before the opening act, walk in with no line, watch the show from about 10 yards behind the people who squandered an entire day of their lives queued up outside the venue.
The obsession with the rail makes no sense to me. I'm sorry. I know it's important to some people.
*thumbs up*
Closest I've ever been to the stage at a PJ show was back in 2003, at Great Woods, towards the back of the lower section. Every other show, I've been closer to the back of the venue than the front, and somehow, I've loved every single show. I mean, I get it, I'd have loved to have been front row at either of the Fenway shows (or any of those Mansfield shows), but I am not going to waste my entire day sitting outside a venue. I used to do that in college, and the few years after, for hockey games, spending hours sitting around, waiting for doors to open, and to rush down for our preferred seats. It wasn't fun.
The closest I've ever been at PJ shows have all been GA and I didn't spend a second waiting in the line.
I'm fine being close enough.
Bombshell: I'm also not waiting in line more than 15 minutes for merch. Longer than that, not worth it to me.
Yeah, in Tampa, we were up in the upper deck. Went in shortly after doors opened, stopped for merch (no real line), got some water and a snack, and went to our seats. Floor was mostly empty. Had we been in GA, we would have had amazing positioning, with minimal effort.
"I'm a lucky man, to count on both hands the [shows I've done]. Some folks just have one, others they got none..."
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Just saw on FB that a bunch of fans at the Cubs game wearing PJ shirts got bracelets for a 15 min early admission for GA on Sat.
If true, that's awesome! Just laughing about what that would do to the more hardcore line people. Will they be able to handle this? I hope their heads don't explode or anything. I think giving out a small number of early GA entrance passes to GA ticket holders is a great idea. Jack White has a lottery where only 10 or 20 early admission passes are won by ticket holders who enter. I'm not sure I believe this report on FB though.... They wouldn't give early entry GA passes to people who don't have tickets. So how did they know if those people have GA tix??? They wouldn't just randomly pass those out. I call bullshit unless they managed to somehow find the people with GA tix at the Cubs game.
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Just saw on FB that a bunch of fans at the Cubs game wearing PJ shirts got bracelets for a 15 min early admission for GA on Sat.
If true, that's awesome! Just laughing about what that would do to the more hardcore line people. Will they be able to handle this? I hope their heads don't explode or anything. I think giving out a small number of early GA entrance passes to GA ticket holders is a great idea. Jack White has a lottery where only 10 or 20 early admission passes are won by ticket holders who enter. I'm not sure I believe this report on FB though.... They wouldn't give early entry GA passes to people who don't have tickets. So how did they know if those people have GA tix??? They wouldn't just randomly pass those out. I call bullshit unless they managed to somehow find the people with GA tix at the Cubs game.
Yeah, just saw that it was a joke, haha. I'm a couple beers deep at the bar and got excited, haha. Had the same thought as you. Was dying to hear people freak out about it
Just saw on FB that a bunch of fans at the Cubs game wearing PJ shirts got bracelets for a 15 min early admission for GA on Sat.
If true, that's awesome! Just laughing about what that would do to the more hardcore line people. Will they be able to handle this? I hope their heads don't explode or anything. I think giving out a small number of early GA entrance passes to GA ticket holders is a great idea. Jack White has a lottery where only 10 or 20 early admission passes are won by ticket holders who enter. I'm not sure I believe this report on FB though.... They wouldn't give early entry GA passes to people who don't have tickets. So how did they know if those people have GA tix??? They wouldn't just randomly pass those out. I call bullshit unless they managed to somehow find the people with GA tix at the Cubs game.
Yeah, just saw that it was a joke, haha. I'm a couple beers deep at the bar and got excited, haha. Had the same thought as you. Was dying to hear people freak out about it
It would definitely be exciting if it were true, lol!
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
Pull a Fenway and have reserved seating. Fuck ga and problem solved. Go enjoy the great city of chicago while hanging with friends/boyfriend/girlfriend/family/husband/wife
My general approach to GA: Show up an hour before the opening act, walk in with no line, watch the show from about 10 yards behind the people who squandered an entire day of their lives queued up outside the venue.
The obsession with the rail makes no sense to me. I'm sorry. I know it's important to some people.
That's what I did in Lexington and ended up 3 people behind the rail and didn't even try...I enjoyed being in a city that I have never been and took in the sights and sounds of the city. Everyone chooses their day to be spent differently I suppose
Been to Chicago a billion times and I feel every time I go I see or do something new, so that's what I will do...Going to the Sox game on Sunday
Yeah, I'll never understand the GA thing and waiting in line all day long. I've also yet to have GA for PJ (damn you, Raleigh!), but when I finally do, my plan is to do exactly what you did in Lexington.
I've lived in Chicago my whole life and still feel like I have so much to do! I couldn't imagine visiting here and spending hours in a GA or merch line. Enjoy the Sox game! It's a very underrated stadium with great food.
I wish all of you going for the rail for this show the best of luck! I did it in 2013 and got the rail, and totally lost it after the weather delay. If you manage to get to the front and security makes you leave because of lightning, do your best to delay your move until they absolutely force you to move back. It was really hard to get back to the front after that happened. Hopefully they are more prepared for you this year. It should be epic.
It would be my biggest concern....not a lie at all. What do I do if I have to go in the middle of the night when everything is closed? What if ppl poach my spot? What if my chair is stolen? It makes me uncomfortable just thinking about it!
I have heard of people wearing diapers at festivals so they can stay at the railing all day..... I've also heard of ppl just peeing and taking dumps in said spot as well so they don't have to leave
i dont care what anyone says, a show on the rail is a really great experience. If you have the time and dont mind the wait, it is time well spent in my eyes. Its not essential, ive seen plenty of shows away from the rail, but its always a nice change to go for the front too.
Its always amusing that people seem to judge those who are prepared to do it, theres always a small hint of jealousy in the background somewhere, although that will never be admitted.
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for the least they could possibly do
Closest I've ever been to the stage at a PJ show was back in 2003, at Great Woods, towards the back of the lower section. Every other show, I've been closer to the back of the venue than the front, and somehow, I've loved every single show. I mean, I get it, I'd have loved to have been front row at either of the Fenway shows (or any of those Mansfield shows), but I am not going to waste my entire day sitting outside a venue. I used to do that in college, and the few years after, for hockey games, spending hours sitting around, waiting for doors to open, and to rush down for our preferred seats. It wasn't fun.
Hartford 10.02.96 | Mansfield 2 09.16.98 | Mansfield 1 08.29.00 | Mansfield 1 07.02.03 | Mansfield 3 07.11.03 | Boston 2 05.25.06 | Tampa 04.11.16 | Fenway 1 08.05.16 | Fenway 2 08.07.16 | Fenway 1 09.02.18 | Fenway 2 09.04.18 | Baltimore 03.28.20 | Hamilton 09.06.22 | Toronto 09.08.22 | Nashville 09.16.22 | St Louis 09.18.22
"He made the deal with the devil, we get to play with him.
He goes to hell, of course. We're going to heaven."
Drop some science!
Hartford 10.02.96 | Mansfield 2 09.16.98 | Mansfield 1 08.29.00 | Mansfield 1 07.02.03 | Mansfield 3 07.11.03 | Boston 2 05.25.06 | Tampa 04.11.16 | Fenway 1 08.05.16 | Fenway 2 08.07.16 | Fenway 1 09.02.18 | Fenway 2 09.04.18 | Baltimore 03.28.20 | Hamilton 09.06.22 | Toronto 09.08.22 | Nashville 09.16.22 | St Louis 09.18.22
"He made the deal with the devil, we get to play with him.
He goes to hell, of course. We're going to heaven."
I'm fine being close enough.
Bombshell: I'm also not waiting in line more than 15 minutes for merch. Longer than that, not worth it to me.
for the least they could possibly do
Last time I stayed over night was to see Eric Clapton. But that was Madison, many many moons ago. Good luck and safe adventures.
Trust me you won't be, wife pointed out to me at the Fenway 2 show that almost every guy was wearing cargo shorts or camo cargo shorts.
I never realized how popular camo cargo shorts were.
and they come camo.
Been to Chicago a billion times and I feel every time I go I see or do something new, so that's what I will do...Going to the Sox game on Sunday
Hartford 10.02.96 | Mansfield 2 09.16.98 | Mansfield 1 08.29.00 | Mansfield 1 07.02.03 | Mansfield 3 07.11.03 | Boston 2 05.25.06 | Tampa 04.11.16 | Fenway 1 08.05.16 | Fenway 2 08.07.16 | Fenway 1 09.02.18 | Fenway 2 09.04.18 | Baltimore 03.28.20 | Hamilton 09.06.22 | Toronto 09.08.22 | Nashville 09.16.22 | St Louis 09.18.22
"He made the deal with the devil, we get to play with him.
He goes to hell, of course. We're going to heaven."
I've lived in Chicago my whole life and still feel like I have so much to do! I couldn't imagine visiting here and spending hours in a GA or merch line. Enjoy the Sox game! It's a very underrated stadium with great food.
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I have heard of people wearing diapers at festivals so they can stay at the railing all day..... I've also heard of ppl just peeing and taking dumps in said spot as well so they don't have to leave
Its always amusing that people seem to judge those who are prepared to do it, theres always a small hint of jealousy in the background somewhere, although that will never be admitted.