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betao

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Rock n Roll Hotel question
« on: June 03, 2009, 11:15:46 pm »
I'm going to see A Place to Bury Strangers on Friday at Rock N Roll Hotel, and have a fairly basic question regarding the venue (I've never been there).

Do shows there normally sell out? Or specifically, any idea if this one will? I know I can buy tickets in advance but there may be people coming with me that won't know till last minute.

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azaghal1981

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Re: Rock n Roll Hotel question
« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2009, 02:20:26 am »
The amount of people at the 930 show may have totaled 1/3 the number needed in order to sell out the RNRH.
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betao

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Re: Rock n Roll Hotel question
« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2009, 02:36:00 am »
really? wow. well then. thanks for the info, guess I don't have to worry about it selling out then.

whats the capacity for the place? any idea?

azaghal1981

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Re: Rock n Roll Hotel question
« Reply #3 on: June 04, 2009, 02:47:09 am »
Like 350?


That might be overshooting it.
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betao

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Re: Rock n Roll Hotel question
« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2009, 02:49:50 am »
I see. Well then, I guess I'll risk driving 2 hours to the venue to buy tickets at the door. Shouldn't be a problem I guess.

Thanks for the help!

btw, happy 5k posts!

azaghal1981

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Re: Rock n Roll Hotel question
« Reply #5 on: June 04, 2009, 04:03:30 am »
Hah thanks!


Keep in mind that the 930 show was on a wednesday and had a 10 PM doortime.


Good luck!
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Re: Rock n Roll Hotel question
« Reply #6 on: June 04, 2009, 09:38:04 am »
They say their capacity is 400, but I think the room is too small for that many people.  They did move the merch upstairs at the last show I went to, so that may help accommodate a few more people.  Since the show is on a Friday, I think it's a lot more likely to be at or near capacity...
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Re: Rock n Roll Hotel question
« Reply #7 on: June 04, 2009, 10:10:22 am »
400? Ugh thank God I've never been to a sold out show there.
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Re: Rock n Roll Hotel question
« Reply #8 on: June 04, 2009, 10:12:14 am »
do take in to consideration that APTBS has probably gained a little more attention/following since they were last here, so that might fill up the place a bit more.

get there early if you're not going to buy in advance.  maybe swing by the club, buy tix, then go out for food/drink?

APTBS + RnR hotel = you can't bring earplugs that are strong enough.  the band plays LOUD and the venue is happy to crank it up.  ears will bleed.  also, the room is long and narrow, and the stage is low = crappy sightlines if you're not towards the front.  not a problem if the show isn't sold out, definite issue if it is.

400? Ugh thank God I've never been to a sold out show there.


won't you be seeing phoenix there?
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Re: Rock n Roll Hotel question
« Reply #9 on: June 04, 2009, 10:13:36 am »
Whey they played the RnR Hotel a year or two ago, as the 3rd band on the bill, the place was packed for them. Once they went off, a lot of people left, if I remember correctly.
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Re: Rock n Roll Hotel question
« Reply #10 on: June 04, 2009, 10:22:07 am »
it is also possible that people are over their music.


do take in to consideration that APTBS has probably gained a little more attention/following since they were last here, so that might fill up the place a bit more.

 
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Re: Rock n Roll Hotel question
« Reply #11 on: June 04, 2009, 11:18:06 am »

400? Ugh thank God I've never been to a sold out show there.


won't you be seeing phoenix there?

Nah, I'll be at Camera Obscura.
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Re: Rock n Roll Hotel question
« Reply #12 on: June 04, 2009, 11:37:09 am »
Remember when the old 930 fit ~200?
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Re: Rock n Roll Hotel question
« Reply #13 on: June 04, 2009, 11:45:34 am »
can't wait to see them in Baltimore on Saturday....looks to be great weather as well.

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Re: Rock n Roll Hotel question
« Reply #14 on: June 04, 2009, 11:47:35 am »

APTBS + RnR hotel = you can't bring earplugs that are strong enough.  the band plays LOUD and the venue is happy to crank it up.  ears will bleed.  also, the room is long and narrow, and the stage is low = crappy sightlines if you're not towards the front.  not a problem if the show isn't sold out, definite issue if it is.


I caught their set at coachella which was pretty loud. but i'm expecting this one to be even more intense. bring the noise!