What was the line like at the window? Is the courtyard the closest hotel and how about the regular Marriott or other choices? Thanks.
Other close choices are:
Hilton Columbia Center (924 Senate St.)
Hampton Inn (822 Gervais St.)
both of those are within walking distance. The Hilton might be the closest hotel to the Colonial Center. I have no idea of the rates though. I'd imagine that the Hilton and Hampton might be a bit pricier because of their name (both under the Hilton family name) and proximity to the Vista.
I've read this board for the last 3 years or so, but this is my first post. I'll be driving from Charlotte with 3 buddies to the Columbia show and hope to meet some other PJ fans. I'll be the guy with the PERL JAM NC license plate.
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I've read this board for the last 3 years or so, but this is my first post. I'll be driving from Charlotte with 3 buddies to the Columbia show and hope to meet some other PJ fans. I'll be the guy with the PERL JAM NC license plate.
Welcome to the board! I was a lurker for a couple years as well. Also, Im gonna try to not get completed blacked out for show, but 8 beers sounds ressonable...
Tickets came in the mail today, section 104, row 25, seats 28, 29, 30, 31.
We're staying at the Courtyard by Marriott on (I think) Assembly St. I think I read on here that is within walking distance (short walk?) to the venue?
Are there good bars around there? Maybe some of us can meet up after the show. Anyone else staying at the Courtyard?
9-6-98 KNOXVILLE, TN
6-16-08 COLUMBIA, SC
8-28-09 SAN FRANCISCO, CA
If anyone has 2 lower level great seats they'd like to sell, I would like to get them for my son and his wife. I already have 10C seats, but didn't get tix when they went on sale to the public. email me at mopforyou@yahoo.com if you have some you want taken off your hands!
thanks
Lisa
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We're staying at the Courtyard by Marriott on (I think) Assembly St. I think I read on here that is within walking distance (short walk?) to the venue?
Are there good bars around there? Maybe some of us can meet up after the show. Anyone else staying at the Courtyard?
Yep, it's in walking distance. Two blocks west, then two blocks north or vice versa since that part of the city is pretty much on a grid layout. It's not exactly on a N-S, E-W grid, but that's good enough to get you there. Just be careful crossing Assembly Street. Columbia drivers are known for not being the best and it's a busy street being in downtown and right there at USC.
Check out the Vista before/after the show for some bars. There are a couple of good ones over there. The Vista is either 2 or 3 blocks north of the Colonial Center. Your hotel is within walking distance of all of that.
Yep, it's in walking distance. Two blocks west, then two blocks north or vice versa since that part of the city is pretty much on a grid layout. It's not exactly on a N-S, E-W grid, but that's good enough to get you there. Just be careful crossing Assembly Street. Columbia drivers are known for not being the best and it's a busy street being in downtown and right there at USC.
Check out the Vista before/after the show for some bars. There are a couple of good ones over there. The Vista is either 2 or 3 blocks north of the Colonial Center. Your hotel is within walking distance of all of that.
Columbia native, lurked this board for years and haven't posted until now.
..loving the sig, markymark
Some of my favorite watering holes in the Vista:
The Flying Saucer (beer!beer!beer!)
Willy's (great happy hour prices, outside seating)
The Wild Hare (more sports bar type, decent prices, outside seating)
Kelly's Pub (so I like dive bars)
Tsunami (good sushi, decent prices)
Wild Wing Cafe (good food, decent drink prices)
Headliners (after show..may have a local/regional band playing that night)
The Art Bar (after show..more of an alternative atmosphere, they don't close til you go home)
I have purchased a reserved parking pass, a few passes actually. I'll be tailgating with 14 of my closest friends before the show. If you're interested, visit the colonial center website to reserve yours.
I'd enjoy meeting any of you guys!
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side note: ED SHOULD PLAY THE TOWNSHIP AUDITORIUM
Caught a bolt of lightning. Cursed the day he let it go.
Glad everyone likes my sig
But it's true, Gamecock basketball (both men's and women's) has been atrocious over the past couple of years. I could handle losing as long as it was entertaining, but it hasn't been entertaining for a while.....
Some of my favorite watering holes in the Vista:
The Flying Saucer (beer!beer!beer!)
Willy's (great happy hour prices, outside seating)
The Wild Hare (more sports bar type, decent prices, outside seating)
Kelly's Pub (so I like dive bars)
Tsunami (good sushi, decent prices)
Wild Wing Cafe (good food, decent drink prices)
Headliners (after show..may have a local/regional band playing that night)
The Art Bar (after show..more of an alternative atmosphere, they don't close til you go home)
I'll vouch for the Flying Saucer, Willy's, and the Wild Hare. Wild Wing is ok, but it's a typical chain type place though. There's also a Longhorn and Damon's if you're looking for a bigger meal. Damon's has some really good ribs, but is maybe a bit pricier if you're on a budget.
The Flying Saucer looks great for beer lovers like me. It's also an easy walk to the Colonial Center. Their site is linked below. http://www.beerknurd.com
You see me empty, Sir, do not pause and inquire, simply assume and refill.
- Al Swearengen
Yeah I've been thinking about that, them playing Bonnaroo just before this show. Either we're gonna get a great show full of surprises, or they'll be tired and we'll get the standard 12/3/2-goodnight type of show.
Those places look interesting. Is Vista the name of that area of downtown? Sorry, but I've never been to Columbia, and know nothing about the city. I'm all for the pre-show events and after-show events and just getting to hang out.
9-6-98 KNOXVILLE, TN
6-16-08 COLUMBIA, SC
8-28-09 SAN FRANCISCO, CA
I think the SC show will be amazing unless PJ are playing Sunday night at The Roo. If they play Saturday, they'll have a day off after Tampa and a day off before Columbia. They should be raring to go. I've never been to Columbia before and haven't seen a PJ show in the south since New Orleans 03. I'm really looking forward to my SC experience. Just hope US Air doesn't bollocks up my flights from Nashville to Charlotte and Charlotte to Columbia.
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Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
"If I wanted you to understand, I would have explained it better"
Johan Cruijff
Hey everyone,
I live in Greenville,SC and was away when TC tickets went on sale. Does anyone have an extra ticket for the Columbia show. You can PM me if anything is available. Thanks .
I cant wait for this show.
It will be my first of the South.
C
This is the greatest band in the world
-Ben Harper-MSG 1 2003 -7-8
Those places look interesting. Is Vista the name of that area of downtown?
Yep, it is the name of that part of town. Basically, the Vista is a shopping/dining/late night/entertainment area of Columbia. The Vista centers around Gervais St. and the main area is the area boxed in by Lady, Assembly, Gervais, and Huger Streets.
Hi guys,
Is it hard to get from Arlington to Verizon Center by public transportation?
This is going to be my first trip to US and I have no clue.
By the way, still trying to figure out my ticket. Could anyone help me? I would prefer 10C. Polish fan since 94!
Czesc
Hi guys,
Is it hard to get from Arlington to Verizon Center by public transportation?
This is going to be my first trip to US and I have no clue.
By the way, still trying to figure out my ticket. Could anyone help me? I would prefer 10C. Polish fan since 94!
Czesc
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Hilton Columbia Center (924 Senate St.)
Hampton Inn (822 Gervais St.)
both of those are within walking distance. The Hilton might be the closest hotel to the Colonial Center. I have no idea of the rates though. I'd imagine that the Hilton and Hampton might be a bit pricier because of their name (both under the Hilton family name) and proximity to the Vista.
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Mansfield, MA 9/16/98, 8/29/00
Charlotte, NC 4/16/03, 10/30/13 (10th Show!!)
Atlanta, GA 4/19/03, 9/22/12
Asheville, NC 10/6/04
Columbia, SC 6/16/08, 4/21/16
Alpine Valley, PJ20 9/3/11, 9/4/11
Greenville, SC 4/16/16
Welcome to the board! I was a lurker for a couple years as well. Also, Im gonna try to not get completed blacked out for show, but 8 beers sounds ressonable...
We're staying at the Courtyard by Marriott on (I think) Assembly St. I think I read on here that is within walking distance (short walk?) to the venue?
Are there good bars around there? Maybe some of us can meet up after the show. Anyone else staying at the Courtyard?
6-16-08 COLUMBIA, SC
8-28-09 SAN FRANCISCO, CA
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thanks
Lisa
"If a tree falls in the forest and it hits a mime, does anyone care? "
"hot guys are like public toilets..their either occupied or full of shit"
Check out the Vista before/after the show for some bars. There are a couple of good ones over there. The Vista is either 2 or 3 blocks north of the Colonial Center. Your hotel is within walking distance of all of that.
markymark's sig....lmao
i'm probably also staying at the courtyard marriott and would be up for getting together before/after for drinks. counting the days
6-16-08 COLUMBIA, SC
8-28-09 SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Do you think they will play some different or less frequently played stuff in Colombia because they'll be coming off of Bonnaroo?
And he who forgets, will be destined to remember...
10-4-96 \ 5-6-10
9-6-98 \ 5-7-10
4-19-03 \ 9-22-12
10-6-04 \ 7-19-13
6-24-06 \ 12-6-13
10-1-14 \ 4-16-16
\ 4-26-16 \
Columbia native, lurked this board for years and haven't posted until now.
..loving the sig, markymark
Some of my favorite watering holes in the Vista:
The Flying Saucer (beer!beer!beer!)
Willy's (great happy hour prices, outside seating)
The Wild Hare (more sports bar type, decent prices, outside seating)
Kelly's Pub (so I like dive bars)
Tsunami (good sushi, decent prices)
Wild Wing Cafe (good food, decent drink prices)
Headliners (after show..may have a local/regional band playing that night)
The Art Bar (after show..more of an alternative atmosphere, they don't close til you go home)
I have purchased a reserved parking pass, a few passes actually. I'll be tailgating with 14 of my closest friends before the show. If you're interested, visit the colonial center website to reserve yours.
I'd enjoy meeting any of you guys!
**********
side note: ED SHOULD PLAY THE TOWNSHIP AUDITORIUM
But it's true, Gamecock basketball (both men's and women's) has been atrocious over the past couple of years. I could handle losing as long as it was entertaining, but it hasn't been entertaining for a while.....
I'll vouch for the Flying Saucer, Willy's, and the Wild Hare. Wild Wing is ok, but it's a typical chain type place though. There's also a Longhorn and Damon's if you're looking for a bigger meal. Damon's has some really good ribs, but is maybe a bit pricier if you're on a budget.
http://www.beerknurd.com
- Al Swearengen
http://www.cantstoptheserenity.com
That wasn't cheesy at all......haha
Those places look interesting. Is Vista the name of that area of downtown? Sorry, but I've never been to Columbia, and know nothing about the city. I'm all for the pre-show events and after-show events and just getting to hang out.
6-16-08 COLUMBIA, SC
8-28-09 SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
"If I wanted you to understand, I would have explained it better"
Johan Cruijff
I live in Greenville,SC and was away when TC tickets went on sale. Does anyone have an extra ticket for the Columbia show. You can PM me if anything is available. Thanks .
I cant wait for this show.
It will be my first of the South.
C
-Ben Harper-MSG 1 2003 -7-8
http://www.vistacolumbia.com/assets/mapweb.pdf - Page 2 of this pdf is a map of the Vista and has a good listing of everything the Vista has to offer...
bus
Is it hard to get from Arlington to Verizon Center by public transportation?
This is going to be my first trip to US and I have no clue.
By the way, still trying to figure out my ticket. Could anyone help me? I would prefer 10C. Polish fan since 94!
Czesc
http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=277517
Good Luck
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
"If I wanted you to understand, I would have explained it better"
Johan Cruijff