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Title: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: LeannW on June 22, 2003, 03:11:00 pm
I've only been there once and I can't remember exactly where everything was.  
 
 What is the best area to go to once you get in?
 
 How early do you need to get there?  
 
 What time does the parking lot open?  Last time I parked in some other little parking lot because I couldn't figure out where to park.
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: Random Citizen on June 22, 2003, 05:51:00 pm
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Originally posted by LeannW:
 What is the best area to go to once you get in?
 
 Depends on you and the show you're going to see. There really isn't a bad view in the club, unless you're in the bathroom.
 
 
 How early do you need to get there?

 
 Again, depends on you. If you want to secure a spot in front of the stage or on the rails upstairs on the balcony, get there when the doors open.
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: LeannW on June 22, 2003, 10:23:00 pm
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Originally posted by Random Citizen:
 
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Originally posted by LeannW:
 What is the best area to go to once you get in?
 
 Depends on you and the show you're going to see. There really isn't a bad view in the club, unless you're in the bathroom.
 
 
 How early do you need to get there?

 
 Again, depends on you. If you want to secure a spot in front of the stage or on the rails upstairs on the balcony, get there when the doors open. [/b]
I'm going go to see Third Eye Blind....I'd like to get in the front row or the balcony rail towards the front....but I don't want to stand outside for along time either....I think it will be too hot.
 
 Which way do you go when you get in the door to get up on the balcony?
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: paige on June 22, 2003, 11:37:00 pm
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Originally posted by LeannW:
  I'm going go to see Third Eye Blind....I'd like to get in the front row or the balcony rail towards the front....but I don't want to stand outside for along time either....I think it will be too hot.
 
 Which way do you go when you get in the door to get up on the balcony?
well to be honest, you will have to get there earlier than most if you want to get a truly 'good' spot.. if you think that the band is worth it then you will stand outside a little bit longer, right?   ;)  
 
 once you get in the door there are stairs to your left which take you up to the balcony
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: Celeste on June 23, 2003, 09:43:00 am
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Originally posted by LeannW:
  I'm going go to see Third Eye Blind....
erm...like someday said...it depends on who you're going to see
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: mjnova on June 23, 2003, 01:42:00 pm
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Originally posted by Celeste:
   
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Originally posted by LeannW:
  I'm going go to see Third Eye Blind....
erm...like someday said...it depends on who you're going to see [/b]
3 suggestions:
 
 1)Fountains of Wayne is 20 bucks cheaper.  Or just save the whole $35 and buy yourself something nice
 2)Third Eye Blind will have a lot of fans, so if you want a good seat I'd say show up around 20-30 minutes before the show
 3) If you can't stand the heat, move to Canada, or vote democrat and save the environment.
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: walkman on June 23, 2003, 03:32:00 pm
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Originally posted by mjnova:
   
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Originally posted by Celeste:
   
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Originally posted by LeannW:
  I'm going go to see Third Eye Blind....
erm...like someday said...it depends on who you're going to see [/b]
3 suggestions:
 
 1)Fountains of Wayne is 20 bucks cheaper.  Or just save the whole $35 and buy yourself something nice
 2)Third Eye Blind will have a lot of fans, so if you want a good seat I'd say show up around 20-30 minutes before the show
 3) If you can't stand the heat, move to Canada, or vote democrat and save the environment. [/b]
Extremely well said, on all three counts.
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: Sir HC on June 24, 2003, 11:26:00 am
I personally think it sounds best by the mixing board out front.  That is where the guy/gal who is mixing is standing so near them usually is  pretty good.  You don't want to be front and center if you actually want to hear the vocals and all that.  Remember if you can not see the fronts of the speakers, you are not going to hear the treble.
 
 Also, depends how tall you are, further back gives a bit better angle from the people in front, and the balcony is best.
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: sonickteam2 on June 24, 2003, 11:30:00 am
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Originally posted by mjnova:
   
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Originally posted by Celeste:
   
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Originally posted by LeannW:
  I'm going go to see Third Eye Blind....
erm...like someday said...it depends on who you're going to see [/b]
3 suggestions:
 
 1)Fountains of Wayne is 20 bucks cheaper.  Or just save the whole $35 and buy yourself something nice
 2)Third Eye Blind will have a lot of fans, so if you want a good seat I'd say show up around 20-30 minutes before the show
 3) If you can't stand the heat, move to Canada, or vote democrat and save the environment. [/b]
We dont want any Third Eye Blind fans in Canada damnit! you clowns stay in the USA!!  :mad:
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: mjnova on June 24, 2003, 11:43:00 am
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Originally posted by sonickteam2:
  We dont want any Third Eye Blind fans in Canada damnit! you clowns stay in the USA!!   :mad:  
If it makes you feel any better, my car (99 Golf aka the Silver Bullet of Socialism) is Canadian.  it's got everything in kilometers.
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: mankie on June 24, 2003, 11:46:00 am
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 We dont want any Third Eye Blind fans in Canada damnit! you clowns stay in the USA!!   :mad:  
 
 
 [/b]
We'll keep Third Eye Blind fans and you keep Celine and Bryan Adams....deal?
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: walkman on June 24, 2003, 11:52:00 am
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Originally posted by mjnova:
   
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Originally posted by sonickteam2:
  We dont want any Third Eye Blind fans in Canada damnit! you clowns stay in the USA!!    :mad:  
If it makes you feel any better, my car (99 Golf aka the Silver Bullet of Socialism) is Canadian.  it's got everything in kilometers. [/b]
It probably also gets plenty of Kilometers to the Litre.  Wooo socialism!
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: flawd101 on June 25, 2003, 12:39:00 am
i would say get there 45-1hr early. i got to the AFI show a little over an hour early and there was still a decent line. but AFI has better fans so i would still say 45 mins.  make sure to use the restroom early or push once the show starts.
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: Ikarus on June 25, 2003, 02:48:00 am
courtesy never hurts...
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: Jaguär on June 25, 2003, 03:05:00 am
I second that bathroom suggestion. After driving an hour or so just to get there, I always have to make a pit stop once I arrive. Gets me through the show without any worries of my return to where I want to hang out. They are cleaner then too, but usually 9:30 restrooms are much cleaner than most out in clubland. And you know how badly some females can trash a restroom. Especially the 1st bitch who refuses to sit on the seat and splashes it up for everyone else who then have to add some more splashes until it's all over the seat and floor.
 
 Just wish they would put the hooks back on the doors! (Big hint!     :)    ) It's a bitch trying to figure out where to put your purse without it touching the floor while you are doing your business. Same with jackets and such.
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: Seth Hurwitz on June 25, 2003, 07:28:00 am
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Originally posted by Jaguär:
 
 
 Just wish they would put the hooks back on the doors!
thoust will be done
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: paige on June 25, 2003, 08:51:00 am
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It probably also gets plenty of Kilometers to the Litre.  Wooo socialism! [/QB]
i also have a huge crush on eugene v. debs....
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: mjnova on June 25, 2003, 09:37:00 am
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Originally posted by walkman:
  It probably also gets plenty of Kilometers to the Litre.  Wooo socialism!
At first I would have preferred a Jetta, but I love my car now.  How is Canada this time of year?  Is the SARS out and blooming?
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: angelml on June 25, 2003, 05:36:00 pm
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Originally posted by Jaguär:
 Just wish they would put the hooks back on the doors! (Big hint!      :)     ) It's a bitch trying to figure out where to put your purse without it touching the floor while you are doing your business. Same with jackets and such. [/QB]
hehehe...i thought i was the only one that wondered why there were no hooks on the doors   :p
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: Jaguär on June 26, 2003, 10:39:00 am
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Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
   
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Originally posted by Jaguär:
 
 
 Just wish they would put the hooks back on the doors!
thoust will be done [/b]
Thank you!   :D  
 
 Seth, you rock.   :cool:
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: LeannW on June 28, 2003, 01:24:00 am
Thanks for all the replies.  I guess I will try to go up in the balcony or else by the mixing board.  
 
 And I am a registered Democrat...can that get me into the club early or anything?
 
 ::looks forward to hooks on the bathroom doors::
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: LeannW on June 28, 2003, 01:29:00 am
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Originally posted by flawd101:
  i would say get there 45-1hr early. i got to the AFI show a little over an hour early and there was still a decent line. but AFI has better fans so i would still say 45 mins.  make sure to use the restroom early or push once the show starts.
Awwwww, I don't like to push people and I don't like to be pushed.  Hopefully I can get there at least an hour early...dreads the heat.
 
 Well do I have to get there an hour early to get a good spot up in the balcony?????
   :(
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: Bags on June 30, 2003, 01:06:00 pm
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Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
   
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Originally posted by Jaguär:
 
 
 Just wish they would put the hooks back on the doors!
thoust will be done [/b]
GOD BLESS!!!
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: radiodiva on June 30, 2003, 10:39:00 pm
Are there any bars or restaurant near the 930 club?
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: Jaguär on July 01, 2003, 12:33:00 am
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Originally posted by radiodiva:
  Are there any bars or restaurant near the 930 club?
LOL! You must be from out of town.    ;)
 
 There are plenty, not to mention what's available inside the club itself.
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: Ikarus on July 01, 2003, 03:08:00 am
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Originally posted by Sir HC:
 Remember if you can not see the fronts of the speakers, you are not going to hear the treble.
 
which isn't a bad thing, unless the house engineers are werking.  touring engineers seem like they really like painful highs and muddying lows.  maybe they've never heard of mid ranges?
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: RatBastard on July 01, 2003, 03:26:00 am
All I can say is the better the choice of viewing location you want the earlier you should show up.  We drive in from Richmond about once a month for a show and get to DC veru early.  Park at the club and tool around DC on the metro for a while.  The line all depends on the show.  For the Deftones we were about 4th in line but by the time the doors opened it was two blocks down and around the corner for another couple of blocks or more.  (What a show that was huh?)  I tend to be there pretty early for all shows.  I almost always am at 1) the rail, 2) balcony at the very front, or three the few bars stools at the back upstairs.  All good places to see a show.
 
 BTW the folks that run this place do one hell of a job.  I have only been about a dozen or so times but not once have I seen any assholes of dickheads.  I guess they know better!  The staff treats everyone well and knows we are all there to have a good time.  They seem to go out of their way to ensure a good time is had by all!
 
 Im out...
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: mjnova on July 01, 2003, 08:49:00 am
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Originally posted by RatBastard:
  BTW the folks that run this place do one hell of a job.  I have only been about a dozen or so times but not once have I seen any assholes of dickheads.  I guess they know better!  The staff treats everyone well and knows we are all there to have a good time.  They seem to go out of their way to ensure a good time is had by all!
 
 Im out...
I haven't been to many other clubs (not much of a need).  But the one time I went to the E Factory, the help seemed really mean-spirited in general.   There were a bunch of mean looking guys "monitoring" the stalls in the restroom. And then there was the guy at the bar at Irving Plaza who got incredibly offended when I asked about free water.  
 
 It does really seem like the folks at 930 (and the Black Cat) really care about the concertgoers.
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: Bags on May 26, 2004, 08:04:00 pm
By the way, Seth, I continue to bless you every time I'm at the club -- I always have a purse, and those hooks are crucial!  Thanks again.   ;)
 
 
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Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
   
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 Just wish they would put the hooks back on the doors!
thoust will be done [/b]
GOD BLESS!!! [/b]
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: eltee on May 26, 2004, 08:28:00 pm
Funny you bring this up. Saturday night after a show at the BC, I stopped by the 9:30 club. I claimed I would hug Seth when I got there.
 The bathrooms at BC were horrific. Glass and water all over the floor. Only one stall working. It was a show.
 And, I missed the hook(s). ;)
 
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Originally posted by Bagalicious Tangster:
  By the way, Seth, I continue to bless you every time I'm at the club -- I always have a purse, and those hooks are crucial!  Thanks again.    ;)  
 
   
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Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
     
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Originally posted by Jaguär:
 
 
 Just wish they would put the hooks back on the doors!
thoust will be done [/b]
GOD BLESS!!! [/b]
[/b]
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: Ikarus on May 27, 2004, 03:06:00 am
thread from the dead award!!!
 
 seriously, my last post on this thread was july, 2-ought-3.
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: Bags on May 27, 2004, 10:05:00 am
;)   I know...nkotbie had me looking back to see if I could find my first post.  I didn't, but I found this and I really do bless Seth every time I use the women's room in the club!
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: Jaguär on May 27, 2004, 10:52:00 pm
How does it feel Seth for all we women now worshipping at the throne of Seth, the god of 9:30? Hooked on the 9:30 Club.    :D    
 
 Many thanks!!!
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: chaz on May 27, 2004, 10:57:00 pm
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Originally posted by LeannW:
  I've only been there once and I can't remember exactly where everything was.  
 
 
Stage in the front, bathrooms in the back, bar on either side.  Glad to answer your questions one full year later.
Title: Re: Can anybody give me some advice about going to a show at
Post by: Seth Hurwitz on May 28, 2004, 08:54:00 am
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Originally posted by Jaguär:
  How does it feel Seth for all we women now worshipping at the throne of Seth, the god of 9:30? Hooked on the 9:30 Club.     :D    
 
 Many thanks!!!
talk to my wife