Jim James - 2/18 @ Johnny Brenda's

[ericm]

why the conspiracy theory? can we not accept as a fan base that JJ can sell that many tickets?

What conspiracy theory? It's got nothing to do with Jim's ability to sell that many tix. We all know he and MMJ  are very popular in Philly, and he could probably sell more than 1,000 tix.  Just trying to clear up two very different takes on the venues capacity.

[Penny Lane]

this link says more like 250:

http://philadelphia.about.com/od/fooddrink/a/Johnny-Brendas.htm

this one says 300:

http://www.jaunted.com/story/2008/9/1/222257/3618/travel/Philly+Music+Venue%3A+Johnny++Brenda's

(not to stir the pot)

[dmooney99]

this link says more like 250:

http://philadelphia.about.com/od/fooddrink/a/Johnny-Brendas.htm

this one says 300:

http://www.jaunted.com/story/2008/9/1/222257/3618/travel/Philly+Music+Venue%3A+Johnny++Brenda's

(not to stir the pot)

yeah that's for Johnny Brenda's.  We were "arguing" about the capacity for the Union Transfer. 

[Penny Lane]

this link says more like 250:

http://philadelphia.about.com/od/fooddrink/a/Johnny-Brendas.htm

this one says 300:

http://www.jaunted.com/story/2008/9/1/222257/3618/travel/Philly+Music+Venue%3A+Johnny++Brenda's

(not to stir the pot)

yeah that's for Johnny Brenda's.  We were "arguing" about the capacity for the Union Transfer. 

doh...sorry

[ericm]

this link says more like 250:

http://philadelphia.about.com/od/fooddrink/a/Johnny-Brendas.htm

this one says 300:

http://www.jaunted.com/story/2008/9/1/222257/3618/travel/Philly+Music+Venue%3A+Johnny++Brenda's

(not to stir the pot)

yeah that's for Johnny Brenda's.  We were "arguing" about the capacity for the Union Transfer. 

doh...sorry

No worries Penny. It is a bit confusing with us debating the Union Transfer capacity in this Johnny/Brenda's thread. Somewhere along the line the thread got Yac'd! 

[alexzbik]

wait people really think it's not 1100 capacity for the JJ UT show?  what am i missing here?

[ericm]

wait people really think it's not 1100 capacity for the JJ UT show?  what am i missing here?

I don't think anyone has said that at all. Just trying to figure out why some places say UT holds 600, and others say 1,000-1,100, while some say both depending on the stage setup.

I'm sure most of us would rather the lower number, but I don't think any of us expect it to be. Hoping yes, expecting no.

[Vitz]

I've been to many shows at Union Transfer, and I don't think there's any realistic way they move the stage up for this show.  Only once have I seen the stage moved up, and that show was way undersold.   They would be foregoing about $15,000 in ticket sales and lots of valuable real estate for concertgoers at a sold out show.

Regardless of how you interpret a press release from before the venue opened, in practice, the stage is back in its normal position for almost all concerts, and the venue holds 1100 when it is. 

The place is much better when the stage is back anyway, in my opinion.  The above google street view / walkthrough shows the stage back in its normal place.  When its moved forward, the stage comes right up to the side viewing areas.

[ericm]

I've been to many shows at Union Transfer, and I don't think there's any realistic way they move the stage up for this show.  Only once have I seen the stage moved up, and that show was way undersold.   They would be foregoing about $15,000 in ticket sales and lots of valuable real estate for concertgoers at a sold out show.

Regardless of how you interpret a press release from before the venue opened, in practice, the stage is back in its normal position for almost all concerts, and the venue holds 1100 when it is. 

The place is much better when the stage is back anyway, in my opinion.  The above google street view / walkthrough shows the stage back in its normal place.  When its moved forward, the stage comes right up to the side viewing areas.

Thanks for the info Vitz. 

[lopez]

Need 1 Johnny Brenda's for this Monday.

Will Trade Four(4) Union Transfer tickets for the Sat. 4/27 show for it.

Have the union Transfer tickets in hand.  Hard tickets.

e-mail me directly at:

lopez866@yahoo.com

if interested.  Union Transfer tix for this trade only.  Not for sale.

[ericm]

Can anyone who's been there offer some intel on the area, and parking?

Thanks in advance.

[APR]

I'll be there.   I plan on eating dinner at Johnny Brendas and then heading upstairs around 8:00.   I read that the food is good at JBs.  Can not wait.

[ericm]

I'll be there.   I plan on eating dinner at Johnny Brendas and then heading upstairs around 8:00.   I read that the food is good at JBs.  Can not wait.

I was thinking of doing the same. Hope to see you there.

[JerseyDan]

Can anyone who's been there offer some intel on the area, and parking?

Thanks in advance.

Johnny Brenda's is in the heart of the Fishtown section of Philly...very hip part of town. Think of Fishtown as similar to Williamsburg Brooklyn. Its all street parking, and generally safe. JB's is on the corner of Frankford & Girard. You can most certainly find parking very easily. There are a ton of bars near by, so lots of foot traffic. The food  there is very very good. I would suggest the burger, falafel or the octopus salad if its offered. All beer is on draft, and sourced from 90 miles or closer. Another bonus: tomorrow night is Birdie Bushes' super chill dj night downstairs and she plays country/honky tonk/blues records. There is no cover downstairs, a pool table, lots of seating. The venue is upstairs, no food served in the show room...taps mirror the downstairs.

Other establishments of note near by there are Fette Sau (gourmet bbq), Bubbas (more traditional bbq), Frankford Hall (german style beer hall + crazy sausages), Barcade (80's video games and killer beer), E.G.G. (seafood leaning pub), Murphs (dive bar), and a host of others.

[63schoefflin]

Frankford Hall is a great spot to day drink with some people and liters of beer. What time is everyone getting the the venue? I'm thinking about heading over after work around 5:30 and just eating/drinking then heading up.

[dmooney99]

long shot, but anyone with an extra ticket?   

[alexzbik]

Floor is def the way to go at JB's.

Sound is not as good up in the balcony.

[subinai]

can somebody please report back if there is a poster? need to plan accordingly for tomorrow's BK show. ;)

[JerseyDan]

Lets set some odds for tonight, I'm curious on people's take:

Chances JJ plays 100% solo: 3 to 1
Chances JJ has a band: 2 to 1
Chances JJ has a member of MMJ join him: 12 to 1
Chances JJ does a MMJ song(s): 3 to 2
Chances JJ's omnichord gets plated: 4 to 1

[ericm]

Lets set some odds for tonight, I'm curious on people's take:

Chances JJ plays 100% solo: 3 to 1
Chances JJ has a band: 2 to 1
Chances JJ has a member of MMJ join him: 12 to 1
Chances JJ does a MMJ song(s): 3 to 2
Chances JJ's omnichord gets plated: 4 to 1

1) about right, but probably should be a little higher to encourage plays on both ends. 5-1
2) should be even money ( I think he has one)
3) about right ( if I had to guess, I go with Patrick being the member)
4) A bookie would give much shorter odds,as they'll be paying out on this bet,IMO. Kinda like what Secretariat paid  when winning the Belmont. I believe the winning two dollar wager was $2.10
5) I'd take that bet with those odds. Not sure we'll hear it, but worth the wager.