Roll Call - Dec 14th New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden

ericm · Sep 28, 2011, 02:58 PM

Quote from: tbear on Sep 28, 2011, 02:33 PM

The current Penn Station is a windowless hell hole, dis-organised and loathed by everybody in the try-state area.

It is convenient, but utterly charmless.

Totally agree.

The only thing I like about it is it's convenience.

Mcam55 · Sep 28, 2011, 03:44 PM

quick question.... I bought 2 GA tix for MSG then bought another 2 GA tix about 30 mins later. I know you could buy up to 4 tix but im not sure if it had to be 1 transaction. I just dont want the order cancelled or anything. If anyone has any info I would appreciate it. Thanks

mahg33ta · Sep 28, 2011, 04:14 PM

Quote from: Mcam55 on Sep 28, 2011, 03:44 PM
quick question.... I bought 2 GA tix for MSG then bought another 2 GA tix about 30 mins later. I know you could buy up to 4 tix but im not sure if it had to be 1 transaction. I just dont want the order cancelled or anything. If anyone has any info I would appreciate it. Thanks

you will be fine

jbaruch76 · Sep 28, 2011, 04:29 PM

yeah, mine was in 3 transactions. should be fine though.

edierevolution · Sep 28, 2011, 05:21 PM

Quote from: ericm on Sep 28, 2011, 02:58 PM
Quote from: tbear on Sep 28, 2011, 02:33 PM

The current Penn Station is a windowless hell hole, dis-organised and loathed by everybody in the try-state area.

It is convenient, but utterly charmless.

Totally agree.

The only thing I like about it is it's convenience.

I wish I was there to have seen the original Penn Station. It looked absolutely amazing from photos. Made Grand Central look down right utilitarian by comparison.

tbear · Sep 30, 2011, 01:49 PM

Quote from: edierevolution on Sep 28, 2011, 05:21 PM
Quote from: ericm on Sep 28, 2011, 02:58 PM
Quote from: tbear on Sep 28, 2011, 02:33 PM

The current Penn Station is a windowless hell hole, dis-organised and loathed by everybody in the try-state area.

It is convenient, but utterly charmless.

Totally agree.

The only thing I like about it is it's convenience.

I wish I was there to have seen the original Penn Station. It looked absolutely amazing from photos. Made Grand Central look down right utilitarian by comparison.

I actually work in Grand Central Terminal (as a Chef). It is my favorite public space in the world . GCT is not a church or cathederal or temple or royal palace, but a breath-taking, functioning, monument for the people. Coming into work everyday is inspiring. But it is true: it seems that everyone that saw them both, found the Original Penn to be, well, grander.

(I did not see the original - nope, not that old.)

"I get older, day by day, keep going back to my child-hood ways"

e_wind · Sep 30, 2011, 10:13 PM

By an amazing twist of fate: I have a free multiple million dollar condo to stay at in manhattan. My sisters in laws are loaded apparently. Sooo stoked. Last time they went to NYC she treated them to Yankees game behind 1st, a broadway, the daily show, and some 4 star restaurants. My trip just got so exciting

Sweet Nothing · Oct 01, 2011, 12:17 AM

Quote from: e_wind on Sep 30, 2011, 10:13 PM
By an amazing twist of fate: I have a free multiple million dollar condo to stay at in manhattan. My sisters in laws are loaded apparently. Sooo stoked. Last time they went to NYC she treated them to Yankees game behind 1st, a broadway, the daily show, and some 4 star restaurants. My trip just got so exciting

Looks like we know where the after party is going to be right e-wind?!? Just joking ofcourse but glad to hear that your NYC trip just got upgraded!!!

br00ke · Oct 01, 2011, 03:26 PM

obligatory random I'M EXCITED post .. carry on

johnnYYac · Oct 01, 2011, 04:19 PM

I contacted Stout NYC to see if we might get a room for preshow, but it requires mucho $$$ and I doubt we can guarantee who will come when. For what its worth, they reserve rooms for a minimum 10 people but require food/drink purchase, can do 2 hour open bar for $25 per person, have extensive hors d'ouvres menu, etc. Still, as some will come later than others and we may spend more time in line, perhaps we just play it by ear.

Like Brooke, I am very excited for this.

As TP says, the waiting is the hardest part...

ericm · Oct 01, 2011, 05:30 PM

Quote from: johnnYYac on Oct 01, 2011, 04:19 PM
I contacted Stout NYC to see if we might get a room for preshow, but it requires mucho $$$ and I doubt we can guarantee who will come when. For what its worth, they reserve rooms for a minimum 10 people but require food/drink purchase, can do 2 hour open bar for $25 per person, have extensive hors d'ouvres menu, etc. Still, as some will come later than others and we may spend more time in line, perhaps we just play it by ear.

Like Brooke, I am very excited for this.

As TP says, the waiting is the hardest part...

John,

We did a Genesis pre/post-party there in 07, and no need for a room. We kinda took over the downstairs where the dart boards are. Nice little bar there, and another bigger bar just down the hall.

For most shows at MSG, the place is packed with fans, and they usually have some of the band's dvd's playing on the tv's.

For Phish last NYE, the whole place was packed with Phans, and we just made our way around the whole place meeting up with other Phans. Still don't know how I missed Brooke that night!! That definitely won't happen this time. ;)

I'm sure for Jacket, some of us will get there early enough to scope the place out, and see if we can't secure a nice sized area. The main bar area is pretty big, and probably be the best spot to start. Like you said, we'll probably just have to play it by ear. One thing though... they don't usually open the downstairs until dinner time, so with a lot of us doing ga, we'll most likely be gone by then.

Stout has a nice selection of beer, and if anyone wants to eat, their food is pretty good too.

Count me in on the excited list!

edierevolution · Oct 03, 2011, 12:26 PM

If anyone is looking for something to do the night before... Sharon Jones is playing Bowery Ballroom!!!

http://www.boweryballroom.com/event/69203

(looks like she's actually doing 2 nights at bowery... and 2 nights at Music Hall of Williamsburg...)

If you've never seen her before... do yourself a favor and check her out. Especially in these small venues. These shows will sell out quick.

e_wind · Oct 03, 2011, 01:32 PM

Man weird that shes playing NYC and not opening for MMJ since she is on the west coast

oistheone · Oct 03, 2011, 05:04 PM

Quote from: edierevolution on Oct 03, 2011, 12:26 PM
If anyone is looking for something to do the night before... Sharon Jones is playing Bowery Ballroom!!!

http://www.boweryballroom.com/event/69203

(looks like she's actually doing 2 nights at bowery... and 2 nights at Music Hall of Williamsburg...)

If you've never seen her before... do yourself a favor and check her out. Especially in these small venues. These shows will sell out quick.

OH. MY. GOD.

Could this trip get any better?!?! This is more than a dream come true. This is just... unbelievable. The queen of funk and her Dap Kings; the boys from Kentucky the next night -- it doesn't get any better than this folks.

oistheone · Oct 03, 2011, 05:35 PM

For those who frequent these hot Bowery Ballroom shows, do you think a schmuck like me stands ANY chance of grabbing a pair of tickets when they go on sale on Friday? Next to MMJ, SJDK are probably my favorite band, and it would KILL me to miss this while I'm in the city. Is there usually a Bowery presale or anything like that? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

WSS2 · Oct 03, 2011, 07:20 PM

you can easily get tix through AMEX pre-sale...just get online at noon on Weds

you can easily get tix through regular on-sale...just get online at noon on Fri

If you get online right when they go on, you'll have no problem, wait til later in the afternoon...no promises

Penny Lane · Oct 03, 2011, 09:21 PM

Quote from: oistheone on Oct 03, 2011, 05:35 PM
For those who frequent these hot Bowery Ballroom shows, do you think a schmuck like me stands ANY chance of grabbing a pair of tickets when they go on sale on Friday? Next to MMJ, SJDK are probably my favorite band, and it would KILL me to miss this while I'm in the city. Is there usually a Bowery presale or anything like that? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

yeah like WSS2 says, you should have no problem,...doubt it's going to sell out..

Sweet Nothing · Oct 03, 2011, 09:26 PM

Quote from: oistheone on Oct 03, 2011, 05:35 PM
For those who frequent these hot Bowery Ballroom shows, do you think a schmuck like me stands ANY chance of grabbing a pair of tickets when they go on sale on Friday? Next to MMJ, SJDK are probably my favorite band, and it would KILL me to miss this while I'm in the city. Is there usually a Bowery presale or anything like that? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Like WSS2 said that you can try the pre-sale through Amex if you have an Amex but if not try to get them at noon est on Friday with this link....

http://www.bowerypresents.com/search/?q=sharon+jones+and+the++dap+kings

This site also has the 3 other shows that they are going to be performing that week all going on sale on friday at noon.

Hope this is of some help.

CTdeadhead · Oct 03, 2011, 10:21 PM

Quote from: oistheone on Oct 03, 2011, 05:04 PM
Quote from: edierevolution on Oct 03, 2011, 12:26 PM
If anyone is looking for something to do the night before... Sharon Jones is playing Bowery Ballroom!!!

http://www.boweryballroom.com/event/69203

(looks like she's actually doing 2 nights at bowery... and 2 nights at Music Hall of Williamsburg...)

If you've never seen her before... do yourself a favor and check her out. Especially in these small venues. These shows will sell out quick.

OH. MY. GOD.

Could this trip get any better?!?! This is more than a dream come true. This is just... unbelievable. The queen of funk and her Dap Kings; the boys from Kentucky the next night -- it doesn't get any better than this folks.

Scanners (1981) Head Explosion Shot

edierevolution · Oct 04, 2011, 09:29 AM

Quote from: oistheone on Oct 03, 2011, 05:35 PM
For those who frequent these hot Bowery Ballroom shows, do you think a schmuck like me stands ANY chance of grabbing a pair of tickets when they go on sale on Friday? Next to MMJ, SJDK are probably my favorite band, and it would KILL me to miss this while I'm in the city. Is there usually a Bowery presale or anything like that? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Will definitely sell out, Bowery only holds about 500 people and SJDK usually play 2k - 3k capacity venues in NYC (albeit usually only 1 or 2 night stand).

Just get tickets when they go on sale if you really want to go. You won't have a problem at the onsale time.

She played a free show in Prospect Park last summer and 20,000 people must have showed up to that thing. It was insane. Literally couldn't move in there.