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Tarron242 · Mar 06, 2015, 02:55 PM

I am trying to determine which location to purchase our tickets. The website says GA Pit and Reserved Seating; however, ticketmaster has reserved seating starting at the stage with GA behind it all (back by the stairwell to the Dome). Anyone have any experience or information that could clear this up? We want to get RES if they are close to stage, but will do GA Pit if the pit are is a decent size.

***UPDATE*** There's a dropdown box that has 2 different GA Pit setups. One looks like RES will be fairly close, the other not so much. Still if anyone has experienced either or both of these setups, any information is much welcome.

Regardless, we will be there!

vadermaul · Mar 09, 2015, 10:17 AM

I think this is show I'm going to. I know its gonna be hot but I love New Orleans and love the Jacket.

Tarron242, I'm thinking the reserved seating might be the better seats. Kind of a strange venue. Has anyone been to a show here?

clockworkpug · Mar 09, 2015, 12:33 PM

Just purchased tickets for this show! It's going to be a hot one that's for sure.

We were able to get Floor C, Row 3.... From the seating chart I saw it should be pretty close to the stage.

Chris

jeaux · Mar 09, 2015, 05:02 PM

I've been to several shows there and I almost cried when I saw it listed as the venue. If I didn't live here there's no way I'd go. It's better than no NOLA show at all. That's about the only good thing I can say about it.

The sound isn't terrible, which it could be considering how it's set up. But I went to a show there at the end of June and it to say it was hot is a gross understatement. It rains almost every afternoon that time of year which turns the giant slab of concrete into a sauna so it feels a lot hotter than it actually is. And there's no breeze since you're wedged in between the dome and a bunch of buildings with 7000 people.

But, it's better than no NOLA show at all.

Sassbox · Mar 09, 2015, 05:14 PM

We'll just pregame our ***** off at CellarDoor and pretend we're somewhere else...from the rail (well, that's where I'm going to be if I have to perspire, anyway).

I'm calling WU now...on hold. I bought GA Pit tix for this show and they damn well better be up front.

jeaux · Mar 09, 2015, 05:32 PM

Exactly, if I'm going to fall out, I'm going to fall out on the rail. But I'm going to pregame less intensely than we did the last time we pregamed at the Cellar Door. I don't remember a whole lot after that.

Sassbox · Mar 09, 2015, 05:33 PM

Do not use the TM seating chart unless you're buying tickets from TM.

The seating chart for anything purchased in the presale this morning is here:

http://mymorningjacket.com/events/320983

GA pit tix purchased this morning ARE in the pit in front of reserved seating :)

vadermaul · Mar 09, 2015, 05:47 PM

Quote from: jeaux on Mar 09, 2015, 05:02 PM
I've been to several shows there and I almost cried when I saw it listed as the venue. If I didn't live here there's no way I'd go. It's better than no NOLA show at all. That's about the only good thing I can say about it.

The sound isn't terrible, which it could be considering how it's set up. But I went to a show there at the end of June and it to say it was hot is a gross understatement. It rains almost every afternoon that time of year which turns the giant slab of concrete into a sauna so it feels a lot hotter than it actually is. And there's no breeze since you're wedged in between the dome and a bunch of buildings with 7000 people.

But, it's better than no NOLA show at all.

Reading this makes me scared. I usually go to New Orleans in March/April & Dec to avoid the heat. I'm from TX but the humidity in New Orleans is no joke. But a chance to mix in 2 for 1 Abita, Oysters, Harrahs, & the Jacket might be worth it.

jeaux · Mar 09, 2015, 05:56 PM

I just looked at the various configurations on TM. They have one for this set up, they just have the wrong one up for the show.

Looking at it I'm not sure why they're doing it like this. I can see having A-E with seating and the rest GA. I've been to a show there set up like that and it worked well. But not the rest of it. They've got chairs almost to the stairs and an almost nonexistent GA. GA is basically going to be the stairs up to the dome.

Sassbox · Mar 09, 2015, 05:59 PM

According to WU, TM has a different allocation of tickets, which is why their chart isn't showing a GA pit. I don't know whether to believe that or not, but I did confirm if you bought GA pit tix in this morning's presale, you're up front and not in that GA area designated on the TM charts.

Also, Lucius as an opener...because outdoors in New Orleans in July isn't punishment enough.

jeaux · Mar 09, 2015, 06:26 PM

Are we being tested or punished? I'm not sure.

LB · Mar 10, 2015, 07:57 PM

so Roll Call?
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clockworkpug · Mar 10, 2015, 09:14 PM

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vadermaul · Mar 13, 2015, 12:14 PM

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rmpotsy · Mar 13, 2015, 12:52 PM

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Daddy Cool · Mar 30, 2015, 11:05 PM

Finally set up an account after years of voyeurism. Got tickets on an impulse and got row 16 section C. Yeah, not incredibly excited about the venue, but flying in from KY so psyched to see the show. If the venue is not the best, well, we are in New Orleans. Lucious = more pre-show hanging out elsewhere. Saw them at Forecastle last year, feel that was enough. Also, my wife and I would love to hang with some MMJ fans before the show if interested.

Sassbox · Mar 31, 2015, 11:01 AM

Quote from: rmpotsy on Mar 13, 2015, 12:52 PM
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I'm considering seats for this now...we have two pit tix. I'm just not keen on sprinting for the rail or waiting on hot slab all afternoon. We'll see.

We'll be be down for getting together with others if that's the route we go.

jeaux · Mar 31, 2015, 03:50 PM

QuoteI'm considering seats for this now...we have two pit tix. I'm just not keen on sprinting for the rail or waiting on hot slab all afternoon. We'll see.

WHAT.

KristenDee · Apr 01, 2015, 09:15 PM

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MMPJ6306 · May 04, 2015, 11:28 AM

Quote from: Sassbox on Mar 31, 2015, 11:01 AM
Quote from: rmpotsy on Mar 13, 2015, 12:52 PM

I'm considering seats for this now...we have two pit tix. I'm just not keen on sprinting for the rail or waiting on hot slab all afternoon. We'll see.

Hey! Is this still something you're considering? I tried PMing you but I don't think it went through for some reason. I have two seats and would love to trade!