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Title: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: Jackets N Pones on May 06, 2015, 02:48 PM
Will there be soundcheck parties this tour?
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: millerjustin on May 06, 2015, 03:46 PM
TBD, but I think so
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: Fully on May 06, 2015, 07:24 PM
Believe,  BELIEVE, BELIEEEEEEEEVE! Nobody knows for sure.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: WickedMessenger on May 06, 2015, 08:56 PM
The Vegas weekend had a Friday night soundcheck party listed as part of the VIP Travel Package.  Roll Call access or opportunity to buy VIP tix without the hotel package were not mentioned.  Have any other shows offered soundchecks or VIPs?
I bought GA tickets for the weekend at but could not part with an extra $500 for the VIP.  The tickets prices seem so reasonable compared to other acts. I can't wait to see the Brooklyn Bowl venue!
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: justbcuzido on May 07, 2015, 10:35 AM
Quote from: Fully on May 06, 2015, 07:24 PM
Believe,  BELIEVE, BELIEEEEEEEEVE! Nobody knows for sure.

Well played!  :drum:
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: parkervb on Jun 01, 2015, 01:20 PM
check your emails RCers. 

Anyone know if you can +1 the soundcheck parties? My co-pilot for the trip is not a RCer.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: e-stone on Jun 01, 2015, 01:25 PM
a little shocked and very disappointed not to see Red Rocks make the list.  i thought it all ran fairly smooth last time out.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: whodonit2u on Jun 01, 2015, 01:32 PM
I just spoke to a representative at Wonderful Union. I asked if it was possible for me to purchase an additional VIP Pass for a friend who is not a RC member. The answer was "Yes, that is fine."
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: Woldie on Jun 01, 2015, 01:35 PM
I'm assuming that ther existence of a Soundcheck-ticket-sans-merch option means that there ain't no +1s for these.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: Woldie on Jun 01, 2015, 01:36 PM
Quote from: Woldie on Jun 01, 2015, 01:35 PM
I'm assuming that ther existence of a Soundcheck-ticket-sans-merch option means that there ain't no +1s for these.

And this was just confirmed by WU.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: parkervb on Jun 01, 2015, 01:40 PM
Quote from: Woldie on Jun 01, 2015, 01:36 PM
Quote from: Woldie on Jun 01, 2015, 01:35 PM
I'm assuming that ther existence of a Soundcheck-ticket-sans-merch option means that there ain't no +1s for these.

And this was just confirmed by WU.

thanks Woldie, figured it wasn't likely.  Do you have to stay inside the venue post Soundcheck or can you go back to lot to pregame?
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: whodonit2u on Jun 01, 2015, 01:43 PM
You cannot bring a +1 for free, but I did conform with Wonderful Union that you can purchase a ticket for a non-RC member. This is how it worked previous years.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: kasedoug on Jun 01, 2015, 01:48 PM
Love that the posters included with the soundcheck will be show specific, according to the email.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: Woldie on Jun 01, 2015, 01:49 PM
Quote from: parkervb on Jun 01, 2015, 01:40 PM
Quote from: Woldie on Jun 01, 2015, 01:36 PM
Quote from: Woldie on Jun 01, 2015, 01:35 PM
I'm assuming that ther existence of a Soundcheck-ticket-sans-merch option means that there ain't no +1s for these.

And this was just confirmed by WU.

thanks Woldie, figured it wasn't likely.  Do you have to stay inside the venue post Soundcheck or can you go back to lot to pregame?

Per WU, in/out privileges are to be determined by the venue.  Venues should be contacted directly to ascertain in/out policies for these parties.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: APR on Jun 01, 2015, 01:56 PM
Thanks for asking what we were all wondering.  Way to go WU for being available and responsive.  Too bad they didn't include additional info in that email.  A lot of people who don't check here are going to be contacting them with the same questions over and over.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: Vitz on Jun 01, 2015, 02:02 PM
Quote from: whodonit2u on Jun 01, 2015, 01:43 PM
You cannot bring a +1 for free, but I did conform with Wonderful Union that you can purchase a ticket for a non-RC member. This is how it worked previous years.

They told me they don't know the ticket limit.  Did they tell you there's definitely a +1?  For one show we have a group of 4 and only one roll call member...
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: YimYodd on Jun 01, 2015, 02:05 PM
None in Chicago!   :angry:  :cry:
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: Woldie on Jun 01, 2015, 02:20 PM
Quote from: Vitz on Jun 01, 2015, 02:02 PM
Quote from: whodonit2u on Jun 01, 2015, 01:43 PM
You cannot bring a +1 for free, but I did conform with Wonderful Union that you can purchase a ticket for a non-RC member. This is how it worked previous years.

They told me they don't know the ticket limit.  Did they tell you there's definitely a +1?  For one show we have a group of 4 and only one roll call member...

According to WU, there are definitely NOT +1 entries for these.  Each person entering must have a Soundcheck Party ticket.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: parkervb on Jun 01, 2015, 02:36 PM
Quote from: Woldie on Jun 01, 2015, 02:20 PM
Quote from: Vitz on Jun 01, 2015, 02:02 PM
Quote from: whodonit2u on Jun 01, 2015, 01:43 PM
You cannot bring a +1 for free, but I did conform with Wonderful Union that you can purchase a ticket for a non-RC member. This is how it worked previous years.

They told me they don't know the ticket limit.  Did they tell you there's definitely a +1?  For one show we have a group of 4 and only one roll call member...

According to WU, there are definitely NOT +1 entries for these.  Each person entering must have a Soundcheck Party ticket.

i think i started this miscommunication with "+1".  I definitely figured I would need to pay for a 2nd person, but maybe used that improperly.  I was hoping that I could buy 2 passes for myself (RCer) and a buddy (non RCer). 
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: JDUB on Jun 01, 2015, 02:41 PM
I bought 4 tickets with my Roll Call membership. I would hope I could at least buy 4 sound check tickets to match my 4 concert tickets.

Wonderful Union just told me over chat that they won't know the ticket limit until they go on sale tomorrow.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: PittsburghGuy on Jun 01, 2015, 03:26 PM
Good info in this thread, thanks all for passing on your WU info. 

Couple questions I haven't been able to get from here or WU yet.... when will we know what time the sound check party is supposed to start (probably show-specific)... all it says is 'afternoon'. 

For those getting early entry for the concert itself (not the soundcheck), if the venue doesn't allow you to just stay inside after sound check, and make you re-enter for the show.... I'm concerned that sound check might not be over until the line starts to form for early-entry to the show.... thus making one choose between going to sound check vs.  getting in line to assure a good spot for early entry. 

Any info/past experiences with this?

Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: johnnYYac on Jun 01, 2015, 03:52 PM
In the past, soundcheck party ticket limit was 4. I doubt attending a soundcheck will hurt your position significantly for early entry. If it does, its worth it! I'd take a 4-song soundcheck and signed poster over being first to the rail any day!
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: JDUB on Jun 01, 2015, 03:56 PM
If I recall, there was only 1 soundcheck package last tour. Should be interesting to see how the sale is handled. I'd personally like 4 soundcheck tickets, 2 with and 2 without posters.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: LowdownCheatin on Jun 01, 2015, 03:59 PM
What time during the day and how long do the parties typically last? I'd love to break away from work to attend - I just want to know some details.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: johnnYYac on Jun 01, 2015, 04:04 PM
Here's a post from the great ericm about the LA soundcheck party in 2011. Expect times and re-entry policy to vary, based on venue, doors, etc.

http://forum.mymorningjacket.com/index.php/topic,15653.msg286871.html#msg286871 (http://forum.mymorningjacket.com/index.php/topic,15653.msg286871.html#msg286871)
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: Cameron on Jun 01, 2015, 04:08 PM
No Cleveland, eh? Bummer.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: PittsburghGuy on Jun 01, 2015, 04:26 PM
Quote from: johnnYYac on Jun 01, 2015, 03:52 PM
In the past, soundcheck party ticket limit was 4. I doubt attending a soundcheck will hurt your position significantly for early entry. If it does, its worth it! I'd take a 4-song soundcheck and signed poster over being first to the rail any day!

Cool, good thoughts, thanks!  Never been to a soundcheck before but I like your reasoning above.  I don't even care if I'm 'first person' to the rail - I'm not picky, I just want to be ON the rail, if possible.  With the Pittsburgh show being indoors and a relatively small venue, I have no idea how many early entry people to expect!  I suppose even if sound check prevents me from getting in line for early entry soon enough to get on the rail, it's still early entry and I'd probably only be one or two rows of people back.....
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: KingCobra on Jun 01, 2015, 05:20 PM
Red Rocks, come on Red Rocks!
Title: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: BigHerm on Jun 01, 2015, 05:51 PM
I've only been to two, one of them being forecaatle which was different from the rest, but iirc for the other, we were able to stay inside the venue after the Soundcheck.


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Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: jaye on Jun 01, 2015, 06:58 PM
I've been to 3 (SF, RR 2012, Berkeley) and we were not allowed to stay in the venue after soundcheck.   

In SF, they were disorganized and we actually would have lost our place in line, but we convinced them that wouldn't be fair so they created another line.  It was great.  :)
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: Fully on Jun 01, 2015, 09:06 PM
Yeah,  we had to leave at Red Rocks and I noticed at Alpharetta they left as well. After having done two sound checks,  I'm not interested in doing more unless it's something like at Forecastle. That was really cool. Otherwise,  you are mostly paying to get a poster without waiting in line. You can hear the sound check just fine in line. Unless it's an indoor venue,  but some of those are very hearable too. Athens gave us a sweet sound check with a fun line party.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: ericm on Jun 01, 2015, 09:23 PM
Quote from: Fully on Jun 01, 2015, 09:06 PM
Yeah,  we had to leave at Red Rocks and I noticed at Alpharetta they left as well. After having done two sound checks,  I'm not interested in doing more unless it's something like at Forecastle. That was really cool. Otherwise,  you are mostly paying to get a poster without waiting in line. You can hear the sound check just fine in line. Unless it's an indoor venue,  but some of those are very hearable too. Athens gave us a sweet sound check with a fun line party.

Yeah but some of those stories Jim tells can't be beat! The one at the Gibson with him talking about tripping while riding a ride, and the Philly Mann one with the tennis "rink" story were classics!  :grin:

We also had one of those "that guy" guys in SF correcting Jim's pronunciation during a story which was hilarious. Especially since he couldn't tell Jim was doing it on purpose. It was Abbott and Costello esque.   :smiley:

I have to say out of all the ones I went to, I think only a couple of songs were actually played later that night in the set, so it was pretty cool  getting to see a couple of additional tunes in a laid back setting.

As a poster colector these are totally worth it to me, even with the five buck increase from the last ones.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: Stevie on Jun 01, 2015, 09:41 PM
To me, the biggest value in the soundcheck parties is the potential for them to play a real deep cut.  As I recall, that last Red Rocks soundcheck was very special that way:

1.  If All Else Fails
2.  Just One Thing
3.  Picture of You

(HOLY HELL!!)

Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: ffghtrs on Jun 01, 2015, 09:47 PM
I was really banking on Sound check at Red Rocks this year.  but no dice.  it seems for now!
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: crooney on Jun 02, 2015, 06:44 AM
silly question, but i assume you need an actual ticket to the show to be able to gain access to the soundcheck parties.  i have tickets to the milwaukee shows.  my 6 year old son is a little too young to make it through the show, but i was hoping i could just purchase an extra soundcheck ticket for him for sunday night.  he could enjoy a few tunes and see the band etc etc....this probably won't work though right.....i assume you need a concert ticket in hand?  thx
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: ericm on Jun 02, 2015, 06:55 AM
Quote from: crooney on Jun 02, 2015, 06:44 AM
silly question, but i assume you need an actual ticket to the show to be able to gain access to the soundcheck parties.  i have tickets to the milwaukee shows.  my 6 year old son is a little too young to make it through the show, but i was hoping i could just purchase an extra soundcheck ticket for him for sunday night.  he could enjoy a few tunes and see the band etc etc....this probably won't work though right.....i assume you need a concert ticket in hand?  thx

I don't remember ever having to show my concert show ticket for the sound checks. They just had our names on a list. The person who purchased the SC's had to show ID, and I think the cc used at purchase. I'm not 100% certain on the cc because it's been a while but I know I never showed my ticket. They either gave us a stick on type decal or wristband to show at SC entry, and we were good to go.

Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: PittsburghGuy on Jun 02, 2015, 09:12 AM
Anyone know if the soundcheck party tickets/poster packages will be actually sold through Ticketmaster?  In the email about soundcheck parties sent yesterday, when you click on one of the events, it shows the party/package info, and then at the bottom of that event's page, it has a link to 'external ticket purchase', which brings up Ticketmaster's page for the actual concert.  I realize it's before 10AM, so maybe the soundcheck party/package tickets will 'appear on the ticketmaster site once it goes live?  Or perhaps the event page on mmj.com will show a link to buy the soundcheck packages through mmj.com/WU. 
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: mahg33ta on Jun 02, 2015, 09:28 AM
Quote from: PittsburghGuy on Jun 02, 2015, 09:12 AM
Anyone know if the soundcheck party tickets/poster packages will be actually sold through Ticketmaster?  In the email about soundcheck parties sent yesterday, when you click on one of the events, it shows the party/package info, and then at the bottom of that event's page, it has a link to 'external ticket purchase', which brings up Ticketmaster's page for the actual concert.  I realize it's before 10AM, so maybe the soundcheck party/package tickets will 'appear on the ticketmaster site once it goes live?  Or perhaps the event page on mmj.com will show a link to buy the soundcheck packages through mmj.com/WU.

I'm wondering the same thing, but we just don't know yet.   Gonna have to do some on-the-fly scrambling to figure it out at 10 am!
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: APR on Jun 02, 2015, 09:31 AM
Quote from: crooney on Jun 02, 2015, 06:44 AM
silly question, but i assume you need an actual ticket to the show to be able to gain access to the soundcheck parties.  i have tickets to the milwaukee shows.  my 6 year old son is a little too young to make it through the show, but i was hoping i could just purchase an extra soundcheck ticket for him for sunday night.  he could enjoy a few tunes and see the band etc etc....this probably won't work though right.....i assume you need a concert ticket in hand?  thx

You need a ticket but they don't check for one (at least in my two experiences at MPP).  It will be a risk if he doesn't have a ticket to the show..... it just depends how strict/diligent they are about checking for the actual concert ticket.  If you want to be sure he gets in, get a seat and then you should be able to sell it outside before showtime.  If they do check for tickets, then they shouldn't scan it.  I hear some places let you stay in the venue.

For MPP, all soundcheck ticket buyers were on their list.  We didn't get an actual ticket or pass.  They walked us in.  When it was over we walked out and had plenty of time before doors open to go back to the car/line up for the GA entrance/etc.

PittGuy.... wait until they 10 AM when they update the pages.  It will be sold thru WU not TM.

Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: BH on Jun 02, 2015, 09:57 AM
I guess it varies but what time do these soundchecks usually happen?   Early afternoon?   Late afternoon?    Hour or two before showtime?   
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: parkervb on Jun 02, 2015, 10:09 AM
MPP Soundcheck secured.  My only show on this tour so want to make the most. 
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: corey3815 on Jun 02, 2015, 10:09 AM
Anyone get a poster for Pittsburgh? Said SOLD OUT at 9:59...
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: bikemail on Jun 02, 2015, 10:11 AM
Quote from: corey3815 on Jun 02, 2015, 10:09 AM
Anyone get a poster for Pittsburgh? Said SOLD OUT at 9:59...

Nope, I just had to go with 2 non-poster tickets. I wonder if it was a screwup on WU's end?
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: corey3815 on Jun 02, 2015, 10:12 AM
Sigh. Maybe they'll be nice and hook us up when we get there. I got several of the Evil Urges signed posters a few years ago at a soundcheck event.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: APR on Jun 02, 2015, 10:15 AM
Quote from: corey3815 on Jun 02, 2015, 10:09 AM
Anyone get a poster for Pittsburgh? Said SOLD OUT at 9:59...

Not me either.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: PittsburghGuy on Jun 02, 2015, 10:16 AM
Quote from: bikemail on Jun 02, 2015, 10:11 AM
Quote from: corey3815 on Jun 02, 2015, 10:09 AM
Anyone get a poster for Pittsburgh? Said SOLD OUT at 9:59...

Nope, I just had to go with 2 non-poster tickets. I wonder if it was a screwup on WU's end?

Same here... got 2 non-poster tickets.  I was able to select poster package, but when clicked add to basket, it said sold out... right at 10AM.  Maybe just super high demand?
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: parkervb on Jun 02, 2015, 10:18 AM
Quote from: PittsburghGuy on Jun 02, 2015, 10:16 AM
Quote from: bikemail on Jun 02, 2015, 10:11 AM
Quote from: corey3815 on Jun 02, 2015, 10:09 AM
Anyone get a poster for Pittsburgh? Said SOLD OUT at 9:59...

Nope, I just had to go with 2 non-poster tickets. I wonder if it was a screwup on WU's end?

Same here... got 2 non-poster tickets.  I was able to select poster package, but when clicked add to basket, it said sold out... right at 10AM.  Maybe just super high demand?

maybe theres not a "venue specific" poster for PGH?
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: PittsburghGuy on Jun 02, 2015, 10:24 AM


Quote from: bikemail on Jun 02, 2015, 10:11 AM
Quote from: corey3815 on Jun 02, 2015, 10:09 AM
Anyone get a poster for Pittsburgh? Said SOLD OUT at 9:59...

Nope, I just had to go with 2 non-poster tickets. I wonder if it was a screwup on WU's end?


i shot an email over to WU about it, and here's what they responded with (very quickly, I might add):

"Yes, it looks like the packages with the poster have already sold out. Sometimes limited packages such as these can sell out extraordinarily quickly.

Luckily, there are still packages available without the poster. "

Oh well, the signed part is nice, but not necessary for me.  I just hate carrying my poster through the show.  I will probably just avoid buying one at the show, and try to acquire one after the show. 
Same here... got 2 non-poster tickets.  I was able to select poster package, but when clicked add to basket, it said sold out... right at 10AM.  Maybe just super high demand?


Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: APR on Jun 02, 2015, 10:30 AM
Quote from: PittsburghGuy on Jun 02, 2015, 10:16 AM
Quote from: bikemail on Jun 02, 2015, 10:11 AM
Quote from: corey3815 on Jun 02, 2015, 10:09 AM
Anyone get a poster for Pittsburgh? Said SOLD OUT at 9:59...

Nope, I just had to go with 2 non-poster tickets. I wonder if it was a screwup on WU's end?

Same here... got 2 non-poster tickets.  I was able to select poster package, but when clicked add to basket, it said sold out... right at 10AM.  Maybe just super high demand?

Something doesn't add up..... there are still signed posters available for every other show (many of which have way higher demand like MPP).  Maybe the band is signing after the Pittsburgh show so there were actually none available.  Or the poster isn't ready yet.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: corey3815 on Jun 02, 2015, 10:54 AM
Agreed. Something doesn't add up. There's no way they actually sold out of those posters in less than 30 seconds...

Guess we'll find out on Thursday.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: crooney on Jun 02, 2015, 11:06 AM
i'm trying to buy a ticket to the soundcheck party for milwaukee.  when i click add to cart i keep getting a black screen that says 'this is not a ticket.....'

anyone else getting this?
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: APR on Jun 02, 2015, 11:07 AM
Quote from: crooney on Jun 02, 2015, 11:06 AM
i'm trying to buy a ticket to the soundcheck party for milwaukee.  when i click add to cart i keep getting a black screen that says 'this is not a ticket.....'

anyone else getting this?

scroll  a tiny bit and click "OK."  make sure you go all the way thru the steps until you get a confirmation number.  keep going after it says "success"
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: sb_gli on Jun 02, 2015, 11:08 AM
I was able to buy two VIP with poster tickets for Minneapolis.  Not a single hangup with WU's system.  The stars must be in perfect alignment for there to be zero issues the WU purchase process.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: nhowe02 on Jun 02, 2015, 11:10 AM
Minneapolis Soundcheck secured. I attended the Somerset Soundcheck in 2012, opened with Strangulation...mind blowing. I'm wondering if it's still a +1 event? I haven't seen that info anywhere.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: crooney on Jun 02, 2015, 11:12 AM
figured it out....bonehead!!!  cost me the poster.  eff!!!
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: sb_gli on Jun 02, 2015, 11:13 AM
Quote from: nhowe02 on Jun 02, 2015, 11:10 AM
Minneapolis Soundcheck secured. I attended the Somerset Soundcheck in 2012, opened with Strangulation...mind blowing. I'm wondering if it's still a +1 event? I haven't seen that info anywhere.

See you there.  If two people need admittance, you need to have two concert tickets and two VIP tickets.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: JDUB on Jun 02, 2015, 11:19 AM
My next question is when does Will Call open for the individual venues? If the soundcheck is in the middle of the afternoon, my guess is that will call isn't open yet, meaning there's no way to have tickets in hand.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: nhowe02 on Jun 02, 2015, 11:19 AM
Damn. I bought 1 VIP ticket thinking it was still +1. That sucks. oh well still will be a great experience.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: kvgq420 on Jun 02, 2015, 11:23 AM
Quote from: APR on Jun 02, 2015, 10:30 AM
Quote from: PittsburghGuy on Jun 02, 2015, 10:16 AM
Quote from: bikemail on Jun 02, 2015, 10:11 AM
Quote from: corey3815 on Jun 02, 2015, 10:09 AM
Anyone get a poster for Pittsburgh? Said SOLD OUT at 9:59...

Nope, I just had to go with 2 non-poster tickets. I wonder if it was a screwup on WU's end?

Same here... got 2 non-poster tickets.  I was able to select poster package, but when clicked add to basket, it said sold out... right at 10AM.  Maybe just super high demand?

Something doesn't add up..... there are still signed posters available for every other show (many of which have way higher demand like MPP).  Maybe the band is signing after the Pittsburgh show so there were actually none available.  Or the poster isn't ready yet.


I got a ticket with poster for PITT!!
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: mahg33ta on Jun 02, 2015, 11:37 AM
I'm guessing it might also have to do with how many posters are made for each show.   That number varies widely night to night, for reasons I don't understand.   But if, say, they only made 100 of the Pitt poster, they might only allow 25 for sound check, but if they make 350 for another venue, that's a lot more.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: LB on Jun 02, 2015, 11:57 AM
can anyone guestimate about when the soundcheck parties will be for the NOLA show? I know its a shot in the dark, but I'm just wondering if I need to rearrange my work schedule that day. I'm planned on being done at 2:00 and I'm 2.5 hours away
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: robb on Jun 02, 2015, 12:05 PM
i feel like most of the ones i've been to were around 4:00.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: maynardsux on Jun 02, 2015, 02:09 PM
Just awesome.....e-mail sent to me for Detroit soundcheck said the 16th (day off, would have been perfect) and couldn't figure out why I couldn't get through....now come to find out it's actually the 17th, meaning I miss out out on the signed poster and can't go to soundcheck that day because of work....frickin' bummed!  :angry:
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: JaneCool on Jun 02, 2015, 02:46 PM
Ericm and I in for the MPP soundcheck and poster  :cool:
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: Jmstew404 on Jun 02, 2015, 03:04 PM
I got a soundcheck ticket for MPP, can't wait!  Just to confirm, the signed posters are signed by the band and not just the poster artist, correct?
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: MMJ612 on Jun 02, 2015, 03:25 PM
Quote from: Jmstew404 on Jun 02, 2015, 03:04 PM
I got a soundcheck ticket for MPP, can't wait!  Just to confirm, the signed posters are signed by the band and not just the poster artist, correct?

The poster is signed by the band. I called to double check before ordering the poster and sound check package for Minneapolis.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: Jmstew404 on Jun 02, 2015, 03:29 PM
Excellent, thanks!
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: gf205 on Jun 02, 2015, 04:11 PM
I land in Minneapolis at 1.  Do you all think this would give me enough time to make it to the venue for the soundcheck?
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: nhowe02 on Jun 02, 2015, 04:35 PM
Quote from: gf205 on Jun 02, 2015, 04:11 PM
I land in Minneapolis at 1.  Do you all think this would give me enough time to make it to the venue for the soundcheck?

I think you should have no problem getting to the soundcheck. Show starts at 7 so i'm guessing they should check anywhere from 4-6pm. I know at Somerset they let us in about an hour before the actual show started, but then had to re-form a line to get in for GA.

See you there!
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: ericm on Jun 02, 2015, 04:43 PM
Quote from: JaneCool on Jun 02, 2015, 02:46 PM
Ericm and I in for the MPP soundcheck and poster  :cool:

  :thumbsup:   :thumbsup: 
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: johnnYYac on Jun 02, 2015, 04:50 PM
During the order process, they refer to delivery of the soundcheck party tickets as "will call".  Experience suggests you simply have the order receipt printout and an ID ready and they'll check you in from a list on clipboard.  That's what they did for most of the soundcheck parties I've participated in - MPP, Mann, and Forecastle in 2012.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: johnnYYac on Jun 02, 2015, 04:55 PM
Quote from: crooney on Jun 02, 2015, 06:44 AM
silly question, but i assume you need an actual ticket to the show to be able to gain access to the soundcheck parties.  i have tickets to the milwaukee shows.  my 6 year old son is a little too young to make it through the show, but i was hoping i could just purchase an extra soundcheck ticket for him for sunday night.  he could enjoy a few tunes and see the band etc etc....this probably won't work though right.....i assume you need a concert ticket in hand?  thx
I don't see any reason why you couldn't bring him to the soundcheck without having him attend the show itself.  I'd do it!
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: johnnYYac on Jun 02, 2015, 05:01 PM
Oh, and two soundcheck tix w/posters secured for night 2 Milwaukee, one for me and one for my 13 year old daughter.  The show is on Father's Day, by the way...
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: crooney on Jun 02, 2015, 05:02 PM
thanks johnnYYac!!!  i think we're going to try!  much appreciated.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: MMJ612 on Jun 02, 2015, 05:16 PM
Quote from: gf205 on Jun 02, 2015, 04:11 PM
I land in Minneapolis at 1.  Do you all think this would give me enough time to make it to the venue for the soundcheck?

For sure. The venue is only 15-20 minutes from the airport.  Allow some extra time for parking, but it should not be a problem. Mpls is a small "big" city (400,000) and pretty easy to navigate.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: robb on Jun 02, 2015, 05:47 PM
Quote from: maynardsux on Jun 02, 2015, 02:09 PM
Just awesome.....e-mail sent to me for Detroit soundcheck said the 16th (day off, would have been perfect) and couldn't figure out why I couldn't get through....now come to find out it's actually the 17th, meaning I miss out out on the signed poster and can't go to soundcheck that day because of work....frickin' bummed!  :angry:

hey dude, they fucked up (shocker!) and it's actually on the 16th.  hopefully some tix for it are still available...
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: manonthemoon on Jun 02, 2015, 07:50 PM
We're in for MPP and C'ville as well.  Loved all of the ones we did for the past few tours and this time its nice they are actually signing the posters, so extra bonus there.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: ericm on Jun 02, 2015, 08:41 PM
Quote from: manonthemoon on Jun 02, 2015, 07:50 PM
We're in for MPP and C'ville as well.  Loved all of the ones we did for the past few tours and this time its nice they are actually signing the posters, so extra bonus there.

Nice!  :thumbsup:

The Camden/MPP weekend is shaping up to be even better than expected.  :beer:
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: maynardsux on Jun 02, 2015, 10:24 PM
hey dude, they fucked up (shocker!) and it's actually on the 16th.  hopefully some tix for it are still available...
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thanks my brother, i just tried again for the 16th and got em  :thumbsup:....my ass will see you there!! Are you going to C-bus?
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: robb on Jun 03, 2015, 08:12 AM
Quote from: maynardsux on Jun 02, 2015, 10:24 PM
hey dude, they fucked up (shocker!) and it's actually on the 16th.  hopefully some tix for it are still available...

thanks my brother, i just tried again for the 16th and got em  :thumbsup:....my ass will see you there!! Are you going to C-bus?
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chicago and detroit for this leg of the tour.
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: headhunter on Jun 03, 2015, 11:06 AM
Quote from: manonthemoon on Jun 02, 2015, 07:50 PM
We're in for MPP and C'ville as well.  Loved all of the ones we did for the past few tours and this time its nice they are actually signing the posters, so extra bonus there.

Beth & I also got tix for the MPP soundcheck.  Psyched to spend some time with ya'll pre-baby!
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: TheeAutumnWind on Jun 03, 2015, 11:53 AM
Bummed I dragged my feet for Pittsburgh's VIP.  :cry:
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: ericm on Jun 03, 2015, 12:00 PM
Quote from: headhunter on Jun 03, 2015, 11:06 AM
Quote from: manonthemoon on Jun 02, 2015, 07:50 PM
We're in for MPP and C'ville as well.  Loved all of the ones we did for the past few tours and this time its nice they are actually signing the posters, so extra bonus there.

Beth & I also got tix for the MPP soundcheck.  Psyched to spend some time with ya'll pre-baby!

MPP day just keeps getting better, and better.   :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: bikemail on Jun 03, 2015, 12:02 PM
Quote from: TheeAutumnWind on Jun 03, 2015, 11:53 AM
Bummed I dragged my feet for Pittsburgh's VIP.  :cry:

Don't bum yourself out too much, not even those of us who tried to get VIP exactly at 10am were able to get tix
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: CHIMMJFAN on Jun 03, 2015, 08:22 PM
2 Soundcheck tix for Milwaukee, can't wait!


CHIMMJFAN
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: D2 on Jun 04, 2015, 10:37 AM
I just purchased Soundcheck Party tickets for the Columbus, OH show. Anyone know what time they start? Thanks!
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: bikemail on Jun 04, 2015, 10:59 AM
Quote from: D2 on Jun 04, 2015, 10:37 AM
I just purchased Soundcheck Party tickets for the Columbus, OH show. Anyone know what time they start? Thanks!

You should get an email a day or two before the show with more details, but FWIW the Pittsburgh soundcheck today is at 4:15 with a check in at 3:45
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: johnnYYac on Jun 04, 2015, 12:43 PM
Quote from: CHIMMJFAN on Jun 03, 2015, 08:22 PM
2 Soundcheck tix for Milwaukee, can't wait!


CHIMMJFAN
Me, as well, x2!
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: D2 on Jun 04, 2015, 03:28 PM
Thanks... that is very helpful!
Title: Re: Soundcheck Parties
Post by: CHIMMJFAN on Jun 04, 2015, 09:12 PM
Quote from: johnnYYac on Jun 04, 2015, 12:43 PM
Quote from: CHIMMJFAN on Jun 03, 2015, 08:22 PM
2 Soundcheck tix for Milwaukee, can't wait!


CHIMMJFAN
Me, as well, x2!

Awesome, can't wait!

CHIMMJFAN