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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: K8teebug on May 17, 2018, 08:56:42 am
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I plan on getting there around 6:30ish. Will be in a purple chair holding a flower umbrella!
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I would never financially support such a ludicrous ticketing model with my money.
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I would never financially support such a ludicrous ticketing model with my money.
You do realize that once upon a time this is exactly what people used to do, right?
I might also add that in 1993, my sister and I waited in line to participate in a lottery (yes, a lottery...no guarantee you'd get to buy tickets) for INXS and that alone was part of what made the experience special. Most people showed up in pairs, but we'd all start talking and trying to pair up so that we improved our odds of getting in. My sister's lottery ticket wasn't called, but mine was. When you see a "big" band in a smaller venue and invest a little time and energy to make it possible, a certain type of die-hard fan shows up. The concert becomes a bigger deal. When Michael Hutchence hit that stage, the energy in the club was totally electric and I'll never forget how much we all had. When they ended with "Don't Change", it was one of those special moments because it felt like he was making eye contact directly with you. I saw them in a bigger venue later on and it wasn't the same thing. When I saw the Foo Fighters at the Black Cat and waited in line for those tickets, I met a couple people that I'm still actually friends with and hang out with on a fairly regular basis. I wouldn't want to do that for every show, but to be honest, it has the potential to be a fun time. I just hope the rain will hold off that morning.
Anyway, K8teebug, I hope that you'll actually have a fun time, meet some cool people, and if you can still snag me an extra I'll be eternally grateful and be your own personal runner to the bar for the show. Thank you!
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I would never financially support such a ludicrous ticketing model with my money.
You do realize that once upon a time this is exactly what people used to do, right?
You do realize that once upon a time people applied leeches to their body as medicine, right?
You do realize that once upon a time people owned other people as property, right?
You do realize that once upon a time women didn't have the right to vote or own property, right?
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Tix go on sale Saturday, yes? In any event, no. Had MPP been an option, then yes.
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to add insult to injury...DC bike ride is the same time...lots of road closures starting at 6:30 AM
https://dcbikeride.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Map-and-Alternative-Routes.pdf
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Did I ever tell you guys about the time I went to the first Lollapalooza and Nine Inch Nails played? I used their set to go get some food, but I did see enough of them to see that they were having technical difficulties, and Trent started pitching a hissy fit.
Have fun in line!
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Did I ever tell you guys about the time I went to the first Lollapalooza and Nine Inch Nails played? I used their set to go get some food, but I did see enough of them to see that they were having technical difficulties, and Trent started pitching a hissy fit.
Have fun in line!
#Cla$$ic$pace
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Did I ever tell you guys about the time I went to the first Lollapalooza and Nine Inch Nails played? I used their set to go get some food, but I did see enough of them to see that they were having technical difficulties, and Trent started pitching a hissy fit.
Have fun in line!
#Cla$$ic$pace
It may have been the bathroom line. Because at that point Space really didn't have money for amphitheater food. Whereas now of course I gobble that shit up.
Anyway, I did buy the first NIN album on cassette within weeks of its' release and really dug it at the time. I mean "Head like a hole, black as your soul, I'd rather die than give you control." Who doesn't identify with that? True story. Good times.
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I am a standing in line veteran, and looking forward to it (except for the rain, but oh well). I used to stand in line for tickets all the time! Hoping for cool people around me. Bearman, I got you...
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I am a standing in line veteran, and looking forward to it (except for the rain, but oh well). I used to stand in line for tickets all the time! Hoping for cool people around me. Bearman, I got you...
Frankly, I'm excited that I get to meet a new Boardie and (hopefully) go see a fun show. I'm probably just as excited to see the Jesus and Mary Chain. In any case, I think it's a stretch to compare waiting in line to using leeches. I detect a sore spot for Julian. Bless his bruised heart.
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I detect a sore spot for Julian. Bless his bruised heart.
Jeebus, I hadn't considered this. I hope Jules' leech problem has resolved itself!
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The idea of physically queuing for tickets is so antiquated, the band should be roundly mocked for considering it. It’s an inane, inefficient, customer unfriendly practice. It’s stupid.
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I detect a sore spot for Julian. Bless his bruised heart.
Jeebus, I hadn't considered this. I hope Jules' leech problem has resolved itself!
Ill just double down on the leeches until it goes away.
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Did I ever tell you guys about the time I went to the first Lollapalooza and Nine Inch Nails played? I used their set to go get some food, but I did see enough of them to see that they were having technical difficulties, and Trent started pitching a hissy fit.
Have fun in line!
Lake Fairfax? I don't remember it that way at all. They actually won me over that day.
Then again, I was tripping my ass off, so what do I know?
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Smackie doesn't queue.
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Did I ever tell you guys about the time I went to the first Lollapalooza and Nine Inch Nails played? I used their set to go get some food, but I did see enough of them to see that they were having technical difficulties, and Trent started pitching a hissy fit.
Have fun in line!
Lake Fairfax? I don't remember it that way at all. They actually won me over that day.
Then again, I was tripping my ass off, so what do I know?
8/13/91, Saratoga Performing Arts Center
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I am a standing in line veteran, and looking forward to it (except for the rain, but oh well). I used to stand in line for tickets all the time! Hoping for cool people around me. Bearman, I got you...
Frankly, I'm excited that I get to meet a new Boardie and (hopefully) go see a fun show. I'm probably just as excited to see the Jesus and Mary Chain. In any case, I think it's a stretch to compare waiting in line to using leeches. I detect a sore spot for Julian. Bless his bruised heart.
I am too. Have never seen JAMC! I guess I'm the only person who still doesn't mind being in a line.
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I am a standing in line veteran, and looking forward to it (except for the rain, but oh well). I used to stand in line for tickets all the time! Hoping for cool people around me. Bearman, I got you...
Frankly, I'm excited that I get to meet a new Boardie and (hopefully) go see a fun show. I'm probably just as excited to see the Jesus and Mary Chain. In any case, I think it's a stretch to compare waiting in line to using leeches. I detect a sore spot for Julian. Bless his bruised heart.
I am too. Have never seen JAMC! I guess I'm the only person who still doesn't mind being in a line.
I don't mind either...and if I wasn't out of town, I'd be there too!
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Out of curiosity, as the board gets deeper and deeper into our 40's and 50's (Hi space!), do you still have the angst in you to enjoy NIN? Like, do you sit around your home and listen to their music?
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Out of curiosity, as the board gets deeper and deeper into our 40's and 50's (Hi space!), do you still have the angst in you to enjoy NIN? Like, do you sit around your home and listen to their music?
I like their shows...certain bands I don't listen to often, like NIN, Radiohead, etc. whose music I enjoy but don't listen to very often. But if they tour and do something interesting, I'll go check them out. I'm just as excited about seeing the Jesus and Mary Chain too though. I think both bands together will make it a very worthwhile evening.
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Out of curiosity, as the board gets deeper and deeper into our 40's and 50's (Hi space!), do you still have the angst in you to enjoy NIN? Like, do you sit around your home and listen to their music?
I like their shows...certain bands I don't listen to often, like NIN, Radiohead, etc. whose music I enjoy but don't listen to very often. But if they tour and do something interesting, I'll go check them out. I'm just as excited about seeing the Jesus and Mary Chain too though. I think both bands together will make it a very worthwhile evening.
Cool... that makes sense, was just kind of curious.
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Hear Nine Inch Nails' Menacing New Song 'God Break Down the Door'
Sax-heavy track highlights band's upcoming 'Bad Witch' LP
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/nine-inch-nails-unveil-new-song-god-break-down-the-door-w520414 (https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/nine-inch-nails-unveil-new-song-god-break-down-the-door-w520414)
meh... something of a hot mess. maybe it makes sense in the context of the album (EP)?
i'd still go to the show, if i could. i've seen NIN six or seven times, and every show has been memorable if not mind-blowing. even this new song, which i'm not a fan of, will probably work live.
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Out of curiosity, as the board gets deeper and deeper into our 40's and 50's (Hi space!), do you still have the angst in you to enjoy NIN? Like, do you sit around your home and listen to their music?
One does not have to "have the angst" to enjoy music like that.
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Out of curiosity, as the board gets deeper and deeper into our 40's and 50's (Hi space!), do you still have the angst in you to enjoy NIN? Like, do you sit around your home and listen to their music?
My wife's one big music discovery in the last 15 years in My Chemical Romance, who she discovered in the last six months. They're angsty, aren't they?
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Out of curiosity, as the board gets deeper and deeper into our 40's and 50's (Hi space!), do you still have the angst in you to enjoy NIN? Like, do you sit around your home and listen to their music?
My wife's one big music discovery in the last 15 years in My Chemical Romance, who she discovered in the last six months. They're angsty, aren't they?
I've never heard them, but they appear to be pretty, angsty.
(https://img.wennermedia.com/article-leads-horizontal-800/rs-my-chemical-romance-960528e6-7e18-4975-a975-1099cab4d3f8.jpg)
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was that a live shot of the queue for tix?
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was that a live shot of the queue for tix?
LoL
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was that a live shot of the queue for tix?
POTW. Which one us Julian? I thought he told us he wouldn't be standing in line?
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I personally dig My Chemical Romance. They're the American version of Muse, except instead of worshipping Queen, they adore Cheap Trick.
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u can't stand in line until 5/19 6am
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u can't stand in line until 5/19 6am
Still don't understand how they plan to enforce this.
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Out of curiosity, as the board gets deeper and deeper into our 40's and 50's (Hi space!), do you still have the angst in you to enjoy NIN? Like, do you sit around your home and listen to their music?
Did you SEE them on Twin Peaks?
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u can't stand in line until 5/19 6am
Still don't understand how they plan to enforce this.
I think you have to pick a different formation. what do you call a group of NIN fans?
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I think you have to pick a different formation. what do you call a group of NIN fans?
a depression.
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u can't stand in line until 5/19 6am
Still don't understand how they plan to enforce this.
I think you have to pick a different formation. what do you call a group of NIN fans?
a murder
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What year is it?
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What year is it?
It's definitely 2018 because in 1991 people did not bitch about standing in a line this much.
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BOOM!
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It's definitely 2018 because in 1991 people did not bitch about standing in a line this much.
If I had smartphone, or the internet, or eCommerce, or, hell, even a message board like this back in 1991, I would have bitched just as much.
We are better than this as a species.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cd/Origin_of_Species_title_page.jpg/800px-Origin_of_Species_title_page.jpg)
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Well??? How was it?
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2nd show added
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There were enough knuckleheads in line to sell out the first show?
Color me impressed.
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Well the 2nd show sold.out too - I didn't see the notification until it was too late :( anyone want to sell me a ticket??
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I guess they need to update anthem website? Maybe they held some back?
Man they must have been fast to move 12000 tickets in three hours via lines
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I may be wrong - I had thought the 2nd show tix were online (fb event had link to tickets but said none available) but looksike they were in person too
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It would make sense if 2nd show has not gone on sale yet
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Seems like it was such a success that maybe this is the way to go for all future shows?
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Seems like it was such a success that maybe this is the way to go for all future shows?
Stop. No. Stop.
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Aside from this semi-sketch dude in front of me, it was fun! Lots of cool people in line and it was luxury to have the lobby open for restrooms and coffee. Heard it was easy to get tickets in the afternoon...oh well! Got in line around 6:15 and got my tickets at 11:30. Cool envelope for them and overall, a fun experience even with the rain. Nice to see so many people out for bands who've been around a while.
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They let you get 4 tickets to each show...
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I hate this idea, and I am glad the social-media reaction seems to be largely negative, lol. I drive 90-120 minutes (depending on traffic) into D.C. from southern Maryland to see shows. The idea of doing this drive to stand for hours in line to [maybe] buy a ticket turns my stomach. And it hardly seems to combat price-gouging resellers. Not to any meaningful extent. Obviously loads and loads of people bought four tickets today and turned around to list them for hundreds of dollars apiece online.
I know people are having these mini-orgasms recounting how they used to brave the wind and the snow to wait in line, dreaming of a golden ticket and warmed by their love of rock 'n' roll, but I despise this stunt by Trent.
I am fairly ambivalent re: NIN. I hope other acts don't follow suit.
/rant
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Aside from this semi-sketch dude in front of me, it was fun!
Good for you! The overnight lines were sometimes pretty fun back in the day.
That being said....I'll never do it again.
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Aside from this semi-sketch dude in front of me, it was fun! Lots of cool people in line and it was luxury to have the lobby open for restrooms and coffee. Heard it was easy to get tickets in the afternoon...oh well! Got in line around 6:15 and got my tickets at 11:30. Cool envelope for them and overall, a fun experience even with the rain. Nice to see so many people out for bands who've been around a while.
That's so phenomenal...I"m glad to hear that! I was thinking of you...how was the weather?
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Would have done it if the show was the same day...
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I hate this idea, and I am glad the social-media reaction seems to be largely negative, lol. I drive 90-120 minutes (depending on traffic) into D.C. from southern Maryland to see shows. The idea of doing this drive to stand for hours in line to [maybe] buy a ticket turns my stomach. And it hardly seems to combat price-gouging resellers. Not to any meaningful extent. Obviously loads and loads of people bought four tickets today and turned around to list them for hundreds of dollars apiece online.
I know people are having these mini-orgasms recounting how they used to brave the wind and the snow to wait in line, dreaming of a golden ticket and warmed by their love of rock 'n' roll, but I despise this stunt by Trent.
I am fairly ambivalent re: NIN. I hope other acts don't follow suit.
/rant
You are a good and great person. It’s nice to see another adult on here. I swear 90% of this community are the Bernie Bros of music.
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I drive 90-120 minutes (depending on traffic) into D.C. from southern Maryland to see shows. The idea of doing this drive to stand for hours in line to buy a ticket turns my stomach.
bands that play DC don't focus on potential attendees from 100+ miles away... so don't be surprised when they make decisions that aren't popular with 100+ miles folks.
And it hardly seems to combat price-gouging resellers. Not to any meaningful extent. Obviously loads and loads of people bought four tickets today and turned around to list them for hundreds of dollars apiece online.
yes, there were scalpers in line and some tickets will be resold. but making folks wait in line greatly, greatly reduces the number of potential scalpers. the engine behind scalping isn't the dude waiting in line with his friend. it's the bots, and anyone with a high-speed internet connection buying tickets that they have no possibility of attending (i.e. 99.999% of internet users). making folks stand in line stops these two main categories of ticket snatchers. no method is perfect, NIN's approach here isn't perfect either, but it certainly beats putting all the tickets online and hoping the bots don't get them all.
You are a good and great person. It’s nice to see another adult on here. I swear 90% of this community are the Bernie Bros of music.
you two should form a club.
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Aside from this semi-sketch dude in front of me, it was fun! Lots of cool people in line and it was luxury to have the lobby open for restrooms and coffee. Heard it was easy to get tickets in the afternoon...oh well! Got in line around 6:15 and got my tickets at 11:30. Cool envelope for them and overall, a fun experience even with the rain. Nice to see so many people out for bands who've been around a while.
That's so phenomenal...I"m glad to hear that! I was thinking of you...how was the weather?
It was rainy, but not the worst ever.
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Aside from this semi-sketch dude in front of me, it was fun! Lots of cool people in line and it was luxury to have the lobby open for restrooms and coffee. Heard it was easy to get tickets in the afternoon...oh well! Got in line around 6:15 and got my tickets at 11:30. Cool envelope for them and overall, a fun experience even with the rain. Nice to see so many people out for bands who've been around a while.
That's so phenomenal...I"m glad to hear that! I was thinking of you...how was the weather?
It was rainy, but not the worst ever.
Remind me to tell you my story of waiting in line to try to get into the recording of the Morrissey video for "Glamorous Glue".
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anyone have an idea of when the remaining tickets will go on sale?
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5-24 10 am
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"The bums lost! My advice is do what your parents did! Get a job, sir! The bums will always lose, do you hear me,
Lebowskiconvenience fee haters? THE BUMS WILL ALWAYS LOSE!"
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super easy to get tickets this morning, woohoo
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super easy to get tickets this morning, woohoo
still easy pickens... too bad for those folks in the rain!
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super easy to get tickets this morning, woohoo
still easy pickens... too bad for those folks in the rain!
That's what they get for cosplaying being homeless.
"Oh, please sir, may I save a nickel? Look how ragged I am!"
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they are tickets still available...
Rock-Tober at the anthem is shaping up
Leon Bridges
NIN/JAMC
Nick Cave
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they are tickets still available...
Rock-Tober at the anthem is shaping up
Leon Bridges
NIN/JAMC
Nick Cave
Leon Bridges, what a rocker. He's more like a soul guy without any soul.