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[Vauxhall]

Very jealous Johnny! Which Springsteen shows are you going to later this year? Will you be at Giants?

I will be at the last two GS shows and ideally the two MSG shows they just announced;
I'm scouring the schedule to see if I can make any other shows, tho West coast shows are expected to be announced shortly....
I expect this to be the last we'll see of the band for at least 2 years (I expect some solo stuff next year) so you gotta make the most of it!

For sure! I managed to get tickets for the final night at Giants on 9th October. We’re flying over to NYC as a family to celebrate my parents’ 35th wedding anniversary. As both a Springsteen and Bon Jovi fan, the venue has had a legendary status in my head for years, so I had to make a final effort to get there before it shuts for the final time. So excited for it already.

[jrcjohnny99]

Very jealous Johnny! Which Springsteen shows are you going to later this year? Will you be at Giants?

I will be at the last two GS shows and ideally the two MSG shows they just announced;
I'm scouring the schedule to see if I can make any other shows, tho West coast shows are expected to be announced shortly....
I expect this to be the last we'll see of the band for at least 2 years (I expect some solo stuff next year) so you gotta make the most of it!

For sure! I managed to get tickets for the final night at Giants on 9th October. We’re flying over to NYC as a family to celebrate my parents’ 35th wedding anniversary. As both a Springsteen and Bon Jovi fan, the venue has had a legendary status in my head for years, so I had to make a final effort to get there before it shuts for the final time. So excited for it already.

That's very cool; there is definitely something special about seeing Bruce in Jersey;
Hopefully we'll be able to hook up;
Should be a legendary night!

[Turn]

Last weekend, I caught the triple bill of Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Bob Dylan on Dylan's tour of minor league baseball parks across the country he does each summer.

Great night. It was the sixth time I've seen Dylan live.

[bondrules]

Quite a few...here's some

Pink Floyd, Guns n`Roses, Metallica, Black Crowes feat. Jimmy Page, Dave Matthews Band, Aerosmith, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Blondie.....some DJ's, like Oakie, Tiesto, PVD, Armin Van Buuren, Sander Kleinenberg, Danny Howells, Ferry Corsten, George Acosta, John Digweed, and more.......

[jrcjohnny99]

Last weekend, I caught the triple bill of Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Bob Dylan on Dylan's tour of minor league baseball parks across the country he does each summer.

Great night. It was the sixth time I've seen Dylan live.

I'll be seeing that show in August; looking forward to it!

[stromberg]

Last weekend, I caught the triple bill of Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Bob Dylan on Dylan's tour of minor league baseball parks across the country he does each summer.

Great night. It was the sixth time I've seen Dylan live.

I'll be seeing that show in August; looking forward to it!

Sounds like a fine show, even though I could easily go without Mellencamp. Saw Dylan in March when he played my (almost) hometown (been waiting over twenty years for that to happen). Was around the 40th time I saw him, but I have to say that I'm not really impressed whit his current performances.

Just scrolled back a page in this thread and found my report on that really funny Neil Youg show at the wine fair. Will visit that fair again this year, this time to see a true classic: Charles Aznavour. And I'm also going to see Tom Jones in Luxembourg in October

[jrcjohnny99]

Last weekend, I caught the triple bill of Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Bob Dylan on Dylan's tour of minor league baseball parks across the country he does each summer.

Great night. It was the sixth time I've seen Dylan live.

I'll be seeing that show in August; looking forward to it!

Sounds like a fine show, even though I could easily go without Mellencamp. Saw Dylan in March when he played my (almost) hometown (been waiting over twenty years for that to happen). Was around the 40th time I saw him, but I have to say that I'm not really impressed whit his current performances.

Just scrolled back a page in this thread and found my report on that really funny Neil Youg show at the wine fair. Will visit that fair again this year, this time to see a true classic: Charles Aznavour. And I'm also going to see Tom Jones in Luxembourg in October

I agree about Dylan, the last couple of tours have been a bit dissapointing;
I think for me, he hit his live high point with the Campbell-Sexton band with 2000-2001 being their peak...

[stromberg]

Last weekend, I caught the triple bill of Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Bob Dylan on Dylan's tour of minor league baseball parks across the country he does each summer.

Great night. It was the sixth time I've seen Dylan live.

I'll be seeing that show in August; looking forward to it!

Sounds like a fine show, even though I could easily go without Mellencamp. Saw Dylan in March when he played my (almost) hometown (been waiting over twenty years for that to happen). Was around the 40th time I saw him, but I have to say that I'm not really impressed whit his current performances.

Just scrolled back a page in this thread and found my report on that really funny Neil Youg show at the wine fair. Will visit that fair again this year, this time to see a true classic: Charles Aznavour. And I'm also going to see Tom Jones in Luxembourg in October

I agree about Dylan, the last couple of tours have been a bit dissapointing;
I think for me, he hit his live high point with the Campbell-Sexton band with 2000-2001 being their peak...

Yep, definitely. That was one fine band (but I also have a soft spot for the Jackson/Watson combo). And also, I don't particularly like Dylan's keyboard playing. Never thought that I'd say "I miss his guitar playing" one day, but there you have it.

That Aznavour concert was really fantastic, never thought that the "old man" would do so great. 90 minutes plus solo encore. Thought he's 30 years younger than his actual 85 (which makes him the oldest musician I've ever seen live on stage, beating Dave Brubeck, Harry Belafonte, Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley).
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Next trip is already booked: going to see Wilco on two consecutive evenings in Dublin by the end of August. Now, does anyone around here know a nice and not to expensive hotel in Dublin?

[stromberg]

... going to see Wilco on two consecutive evenings in Dublin by the end of August ...

...which was a very nice trip, and absolutely worth it. Dublin showed to be a very pleasant city and a handy place (even though it's rather windy there, and the weather changes every fifteen minutes). I love seing bands perform two nights in a row in the same place (if they don't play the same setlist each night, which Wilco don't), and it were two extraordinary performances and a great pleasure. Great venue, too (Vicar St.). To paraphrase a currently running thread: Wilco is the band to see. If you get a chance to see them, don't miss it.

[JackWade]

Journey (twice)
Def Leppard (w/REO Speedwagon and Styx)
Five for Fighting
Lupe Fiasco
Ludacris (unfortunately)

[AgentBentley]

I guess DJs don't count, but Shimizu Makoto had singer MC Deeizm with him.
The music was drum'n'bass, sounded from start to finish like what Todd Terry did for Everything but the Girl. To my horror, they also did Michael Jackson covers.

[stromberg]

Just back from...

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Tiger Tom Jones in Luxembourg.

Thunderball 3rd song.

Boy, what a fantastic show



Next up Van Dyke Parks and another Wilco show.

[jrcjohnny99]

I just saw the last 2 Sprinsgteen Giants Stadium shows
Snow Patrol at SDSU
Dylan at the Palladium
U2 in Phoenix

next up...the 2 Springsteen shows at MSG...

[Vauxhall]

next up...the 2 Springsteen shows at MSG...

Lucky man. Wish I'd extended my holiday to take in a bit of Philly!

My upcoming shows are Muse, Editors and probably Bon Jovi, but the ticket prices are disgustingly extortionate and I haven't decided whether it will be worth it yet.

[Aris007]

The right thread at the right time.

I need to ask a question since I'm a firs timer in a huge concert.

U2 are coming in Athens in next September and I want to book a ticket in the "Arena", you know in the centre of the stadium.
So I want to ask: "For a front post, how many hours before the show starts should I be in the stadium?".

Forgive me for my bad English on this one if you don't understand a thing!

[Vauxhall]

So I want to ask: "For a front post, how many hours before the show starts should I be in the stadium?".

I'm not sure if it would vary much because of the new stage setup, but as a guess, for the front row of U2, you're looking at probably being there at least 10-12 hours before the show starts. Maybe even earlier if people tend to camp overnight for shows in Greece.

[Aris007]

I'm thinking at about 14-15 hours earlier. But I'm not sure about the view from there. It's a risk you know! So I'm wondering will it be better to book a seat instead of standing?

[stromberg]

I'm thinking at about 14-15 hours earlier. But I'm not sure about the view from there. It's a risk you know! So I'm wondering will it be better to book a seat instead of standing?

Definitely not. If you want to see something, go inside. Unless you're only 1,50 m tall.

Of course, you should avoid drinking too much. Once you have to quit for the loo, all the effort was for nothing. 12 hours early, it's a bit much. 6 hours before gates open should be enough. There isn't only one entrance, and if you're a good runner, you maybe able to beat lots of people once you're inside. They never let you into the stadium on the stage side, so you have to make it through the entire infield. OTOH, I believe U2 are currently using a circle stage in the middle of the stadium, so the situation could be different.

Front row isn't everyone's cup of tea, prepare for a tough day. There'll be hours of waiting outside, then a few hours in front of the stage, and the worst part comes when the show finally starts...

[jrcjohnny99]

The right thread at the right time.

I need to ask a question since I'm a firs timer in a huge concert.

U2 are coming in Athens in next September and I want to book a ticket in the "Arena", you know in the centre of the stadium.
So I want to ask: "For a front post, how many hours before the show starts should I be in the stadium?".

Forgive me for my bad English on this one if you don't understand a thing!

I was at U2 last week;
the circular pit holds around 2000, if you get in there you will get a great spot;
now some folks choose to stay outside the pit and be center on teh outside rail along the catwalk; so basically you need to be in the first 2,300 or so in line;
for Athens, it does depend on the day of the week (midweek will be quieter than friday/sat/sun); but I would guess noon-ish to be sure...
thats not too bad and you'll have fun hanging out on line...

[Aris007]

I'm thinking at about 14-15 hours earlier. But I'm not sure about the view from there. It's a risk you know! So I'm wondering will it be better to book a seat instead of standing?

Definitely not. If you want to see something, go inside. Unless you're only 1,50 m tall.

Of course, you should avoid drinking too much. Once you have to quit for the loo, all the effort was for nothing. 12 hours early, it's a bit much. 6 hours before gates open should be enough. There isn't only one entrance, and if you're a good runner, you maybe able to beat lots of people once you're inside. They never let you into the stadium on the stage side, so you have to make it through the entire infield. OTOH, I believe U2 are currently using a circle stage in the middle of the stadium, so the situation could be different.

Front row isn't everyone's cup of tea, prepare for a tough day. There'll be hours of waiting outside, then a few hours in front of the stage, and the worst part comes when the show finally starts...

God I thought it'd be easier! I understand that waiting will be hard and so will be standing for 2 hours and more. But since I'm mad for these boys I think that it'll worth standing for all these hours. I'm also a bit worried about camping poutside the stadium. I know it's a little far-fetched, but I'm not sure!

The right thread at the right time.

I need to ask a question since I'm a firs timer in a huge concert.

U2 are coming in Athens in next September and I want to book a ticket in the "Arena", you know in the centre of the stadium.
So I want to ask: "For a front post, how many hours before the show starts should I be in the stadium?".

Forgive me for my bad English on this one if you don't understand a thing!

I was at U2 last week;
the circular pit holds around 2000, if you get in there you will get a great spot;
now some folks choose to stay outside the pit and be center on teh outside rail along the catwalk; so basically you need to be in the first 2,300 or so in line;
for Athens, it does depend on the day of the week (midweek will be quieter than friday/sat/sun); but I would guess noon-ish to be sure...
thats not too bad and you'll have fun hanging out on line...

I haven't thought about that, tbh! The concert is on Friday so a big part of the audience will be working. So, I guess that if I get there at about 7.00 am, I'll have more chances of getting a front post!

And how do you get tickets for the first circular? Are they the same as the others for the "Arena"? It seems like there's a special entrance too!

[jrcjohnny99]

I'm thinking at about 14-15 hours earlier. But I'm not sure about the view from there. It's a risk you know! So I'm wondering will it be better to book a seat instead of standing?

Definitely not. If you want to see something, go inside. Unless you're only 1,50 m tall.

Of course, you should avoid drinking too much. Once you have to quit for the loo, all the effort was for nothing. 12 hours early, it's a bit much. 6 hours before gates open should be enough. There isn't only one entrance, and if you're a good runner, you maybe able to beat lots of people once you're inside. They never let you into the stadium on the stage side, so you have to make it through the entire infield. OTOH, I believe U2 are currently using a circle stage in the middle of the stadium, so the situation could be different.

Front row isn't everyone's cup of tea, prepare for a tough day. There'll be hours of waiting outside, then a few hours in front of the stage, and the worst part comes when the show finally starts...

God I thought it'd be easier! I understand that waiting will be hard and so will be standing for 2 hours and more. But since I'm mad for these boys I think that it'll worth standing for all these hours. I'm also a bit worried about camping poutside the stadium. I know it's a little far-fetched, but I'm not sure!

The right thread at the right time.

I need to ask a question since I'm a firs timer in a huge concert.

U2 are coming in Athens in next September and I want to book a ticket in the "Arena", you know in the centre of the stadium.
So I want to ask: "For a front post, how many hours before the show starts should I be in the stadium?".

Forgive me for my bad English on this one if you don't understand a thing!

I was at U2 last week;
the circular pit holds around 2000, if you get in there you will get a great spot;
now some folks choose to stay outside the pit and be center on teh outside rail along the catwalk; so basically you need to be in the first 2,300 or so in line;
for Athens, it does depend on the day of the week (midweek will be quieter than friday/sat/sun); but I would guess noon-ish to be sure...
thats not too bad and you'll have fun hanging out on line...

I haven't thought about that, tbh! The concert is on Friday so a big part of the audience will be working. So, I guess that if I get there at about 7.00 am, I'll have more chances of getting a front post!

And how do you get tickets for the first circular? Are they the same as the others for the "Arena"? It seems like there's a special entrance too!

Getting in the front pit is just about getting there early; there is an area called "teh red zone" that requires a more expensive ticket; however, that spot is not as good as the pit...
if you get there anytime in the am you should be good to go...
I got there at around 3p in PHX and ended up front & center, 5 rows back from the stage...

[Aris007]

The red zone if I'm not mistaken is an area in the tiers. I'm leaning towards standing in the pit.

So the tickets for thefirst circular are the same as all the others for the Arena, right?

[jrcjohnny99]

The red zone if I'm not mistaken is an area in the tiers. I'm leaning towards standing in the pit.

So the tickets for thefirst circular are the same as all the others for the Arena, right?

Yes, just a case of getting there early enough...

[elizabeth]

i went to see HELP!, a beatles tribute band, back in august. it was my first concert ever and i loved it! i was up singing along to all the songs. i had so much fun! it was a nice back-to-school present.

[Righty007]

Righty's Updated List

1. Trans Siberian Orchestra
2. Lynyrd Skynyrd - 2002
3. The Allman Brothers Band - 2003
4. Red Hot Chili Peppers - 2003
5. Neil Young and Crazy Horse - March 11, 2004
6. Alter Bridge - February 2005
7. Duran Duran - March 29, 2005
8. Green Day - May 6, 2005
9. Roger Waters (Dark Side of the Moon Tour) - September 27, 2006
10. Red Hot Chili Peppers - October 31, 2006
11. Guns N' Roses - November 24, 2006
12. Fall Out Boy - May 20, 2007
13. "Weird Al" Yankovic - July 6, 2007
14. Counting Crows, Live & Collective Soul - July 24, 2007
15. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - June 22, 2008
16. Trans Siberian Orchestra - December 2009
17. Lady Gaga - July 14, 2010

My sister and mother have an extra ticket so I decided to go with them to see Lady Gaga tomorrow night. Don't judge.

[Janus Assassin]

Recently saw Rise Against, Shinedown, Paper Tongues.. hitting up the Vans Warped Tour in 10 days.. so my list will be off the charts.

[Cruiserweight]

I've been to 3 concerts

Concert 1:
Slipknot
As I Lay Dying
Unearth

Concert 2:
Hinder
Buckcherry
Papa Roach
The Exies

Concert 3:
3 Days Grace
Breaking Benjamin
Flyleaf.

In September I'll be going to see my 4th concert to see The Tom Tom Club.
Pretty excited since this will be their first full length US tour in 10 years.

[Kilroy6644]

I just saw Dream Theater and Iron Maiden last night. Wow!

[Aris007]

Hey, fellas! One week to go for the U2 concert!

One more question. I know that cameras are forbidden, but how on earth fans manage to take cameras in the stadium? Isn't there some kind of body checking before entering?

[Kilroy6644]

I saw George Thorogood a few weeks ago.

One more question. I know that cameras are forbidden, but how on earth fans manage to take cameras in the stadium? Isn't there some kind of body checking before entering?

It probably depends on where you're at. When I saw Iron Maiden last month, they made you empty your pockets, but I didn't see anyone getting actively searched. They also said that cameras were not allowed, but cell phones were. Some of the video I've seen of that concert came from a phone, but others clearly came from cameras, so my best guess is that they were smuggled in in somebody's pants.