Minneapolis

[dondante24]

Anyone going? I'm planning to hit both nights, I've seen MMJ twice but never a full set so super psyched.

I haven't been to a show at Northrup since 2000, has anyone been there since they remodeled?

[sb_gli]

I plan on going to both nights of this.  Hopefully I can get the roll call tickets.

Any word on if this is a GA show?

[MMJ612]

I'll be there both nights as well. I don't think it will be GA. I've heard the remolded Northrup is really nice. Roll Call tix go on sale 3/23.

[Bulldog]

Was there for a Wier/Ratdog show last June or July and was AWESOME.....Sound is great and seating is outstanding. I dont see where they could pull any GA seating, but to me there wasnt a bad seat in the house.

Hoping to be there for both nights of this, but given the issues myself and others have had getting tickets I'll wait to state I'll be there.

[GO4IT]

Minneapolis works with our schedule, as opposed to most other shows, especially because it's on the weekend and thus worth the trip from Baltimore for 2 shows.  No home court MPP for me this time (saw all of their past 3 shows at MPP from the pit) because we'll be at Newport.

Good to here the positive reviews of the venue.  Not so good to hear the disaster of roll call presale for the other shows, however.  I hope they get the bugs worked out by the 23rd.

[refundpolicy]

I'm hitting both of these shows (and the one in Waverly, IA the week before). In a matter of eight days I will go from never having seen Jacket live to seeing them three times.
Haven't heard anything yet on whether this will be GA, but from what I know about Northrop it will probably be assigned seating. Fortunately, we have the advantage of seeing how other pre-sales work out before it gets to the Minneapolis shows.

[purplebeeve]

going to hopefully both of these shows.  so excited. 

[dondante24]

How did people do with tix?

[sb_gli]

A buddy and I are coming in from out of town and staying in the Days hotel right off campus.  We only have reservations for Friday night and might head back after the Saturday show.  What's there to do all day on Saturday in Minneapolis?   Keep in mind, we are huge Packer fans and cannot be subjected to any Vikings crap or we will explode.  :)

[dondante24]

A buddy and I are coming in from out of town and staying in the Days hotel right off campus.  We only have reservations for Friday night and might head back after the Saturday show.  What's there to do all day on Saturday in Minneapolis?   Keep in mind, we are huge Packer fans and cannot be subjected to any Vikings crap or we will explode.  :)

Try checking out some of the awesome taprooms/microbreweries that are popping up all over town. I'm assuming you like beer since you are a Packer fan.

Here's a pretty good directory, you can actually hit up a bunch of them on the green line light rail that goes right through campus:
http://heavytable.com/minneapolis-st-paul-tap-room-directory/

My favorites are Surly, Indeed, and Dangerous Man.

[Drizzler]

What's a good place to stay downtown or around campus?

Is downtown and campus area relatively safe?

We would like to catch a nice hotel they has a lot to do within walking distance.  Big fan of walking downtowns and cities to check the scope.  Don't want to get caught anywhere I shouldnt be.

[solace]

sadly it seems that these shows aren't selling all that well so far...

'Availability' is listed as 'Good' for both nights, and you can still pull Orchestra Pit seats 

[solace]

What's a good place to stay downtown or around campus?

Is downtown and campus area relatively safe?

We would like to catch a nice hotel they has a lot to do within walking distance.  Big fan of walking downtowns and cities to check the scope.  Don't want to get caught anywhere I shouldnt be.

Minneapolis in general is a pretty safe city compared to other metros it's size.

there's only one hotel on campus, but there's a couple not far away at 7 corners or along Washington Ave. as you go into downtown.

[mahg33ta]

What's a good place to stay downtown or around campus?

Is downtown and campus area relatively safe?

We would like to catch a nice hotel they has a lot to do within walking distance.  Big fan of walking downtowns and cities to check the scope.  Don't want to get caught anywhere I shouldnt be.

my research led me to the Commons hotel, which by no means was the cheapest but looked great and location couldn't be beat for the shows.   

[craig]

Can you drink there?  I read somewhere that you cant take alcohol to the seats...
Anyone that has been there know?

Edit:  I contacted Northrop directly and they confirmed that no alcohol is allowed in the venue.

[Drizzler]

The no alcohol thing kind of sucks...I guess that will at lease keep me out of the bathroom during the show

[mahg33ta]

Can you drink there?  I read somewhere that you cant take alcohol to the seats...
Anyone that has been there know?

Edit:  I contacted Northrop directly and they confirmed that no alcohol is allowed in the venue.

Gonna be great, he said
everyone's talking about Chicago, tickets will be easy to score
on a weekend
direct flights

APR Didn't say anything about NO ALCOHOL!!!!!!!!!!!

[dondante24]

The no alcohol thing kind of sucks...I guess that will at lease keep me out of the bathroom during the show

You serious Clark?

[walterfredo]

two words:  disposable flask

[mahg33ta]

yeah first thing i did was shot a text to the master (Ruckus) for advice