Roll Call NYC 11/24-11/25 Beacon Theatre

[kyle_s9]

What are rock shows at this venue usually like? I only have Massey Hall in Toronto to compare it to. For some "heavier" bands (The National, Tame Impala, Death Cab) people will get out of their chairs on the floor, and flood right up to the stage. Will this be the case for MMJ? Or will it be a "remain in your seat" kinda show?

[Jbpats]

I'd guess an in your seat standing kind of show.
I've seen the ABB at the Beacon at least a dozen times. Granted its an older crowd, everyone is respectful, stays put, and has a good time.
I doubt Beacon Staff would let the crowd get out of hand, although they do tend to turn a blind eye to smoking.. Again at least at the Brothers

[dexter]

I'd guess an in your seat standing kind of show.
I've seen the ABB at the Beacon at least a dozen times. Granted its an older crowd, everyone is respectful, stays put, and has a good time.
I doubt Beacon Staff would let the crowd get out of hand, although they do tend to turn a blind eye to smoking.. Again at least at the Brothers

people will be standing, but in their own seat.  ive seen many confrontations with smokers at non ABB shows there, so use caution.  ive seen people booted in fact.  not syaing you cant, but just dont want someone who wasnt from here to think its an open free for all. it may not be..

[ericm]

I'd guess an in your seat standing kind of show.
I've seen the ABB at the Beacon at least a dozen times. Granted its an older crowd, everyone is respectful, stays put, and has a good time.
I doubt Beacon Staff would let the crowd get out of hand, although they do tend to turn a blind eye to smoking.. Again at least at the Brothers

Yeah, this is pretty much right on. The front row will dictate the standing for the Orchestra. If they sit, most or the Orch will sit.  If they stand, and move to the edge of the stage, the Orch will follow suit, and stand. I expect this to be an at your seat, standing show at least in the Orch. I don't remember the aisles being rushed or not kept clear during a show there, even when everyone is standing,except maybe for the last song or two.

For the most part everyone is respectful, and stays put. NYC is strict about their fire codes, and MSG, The Beacon etc do a good job with crowd control, and keeping aisles clear. I really doubt it's gonna turn into a GA type atmosphere. I've never seen that in all the years I've been going to shows there.

[Jbpats]

Loge and balcony have always been seated at the ABB and have actually seen some heated confrontations with people standing in those sections.
Again, older crowd and many purposely buy those sections so they don't have to stand.

[dexter]

Loge and balcony have always been seated at the ABB and have actually seen some heated confrontations with people standing in those sections.
Again, older crowd and many purposely buy those sections so they don't have to stand.

- for the shows ive seen up there in loge/balcony:
allmans and steely dan people sit - maybe stand for the encore
pearl jam, coldplay, petty and tab people stood pretty much all show..

i think mmj is gonna be more like the latter group with a few people sitting here and there which happens at all venues everywhere.. 

the aisles will be kept clear and you have to stay in your allotted area for sure, defintiely wont turn into a ga fest..

[wonderfulman]

I have a feeling that these shows will be just like the PC3 shows. I sat in the balcony for two nights and everyone was standing. However, when I saw Tame Impala at the Beacon in October, everyone in the Loge was sitting.

I don't mean to be disrespectful, but I will be standing for these shows. Head-banging and sitting down do not go hand in hand.

[millerjustin]

I have a feeling that these shows will be just like the PC3 shows. I sat in the balcony for two nights and everyone was standing. However, when I saw Tame Impala at the Beacon in October, everyone in the Loge was sitting.

I don't mean to be disrespectful, but I will be standing for these shows. Head-banging and sitting down do not go hand in hand.

we will be standing and dancing in the front of the Loge all 4 nights. 

My wife and I got yelled at during an ABB show for dancing up in the balcony - real buzz kill (and it happened again last night at SPAC for TTB).  MMJ crowd trends younger than ABB and honestly, you gotta throw down with the boys!!

[brn2plybal]

I have 3 tickets for Sat 11/28, Lower Balc Center, row C on the aisle. 

I'd like to trade these for 3 Wed tickets in the lower balc or Loge.

Any face value difference will be made up.  NOT FOR SALE.

[parkervb]

maybe a bit late for this but I am looking for a Saturday ticket and found this seating chart that is way better than what is on their site and TM:

http://www.beacontheatre.com/media/global/beacon_seating.pdf

it was damn near impossible to figure out where a seat was with the images on TM.

[itrainmonkeys]

Good find!

[ericm]

maybe a bit late for this but I am looking for a Saturday ticket and found this seating chart that is way better than what is on their site and TM:

http://www.beacontheatre.com/media/global/beacon_seating.pdf

it was damn near impossible to figure out where a seat was with the images on TM.

Yeah that's a good one but it is a little off in the Loge and balconies. Some seat numbers are doubled up. Eg Loge seat  #27, and some balcony outside aisle  seats aren't correct but for the most part this is the chart to use.

[Gina]

I'm potentially looking for tix for this for the weekend shows (Fri/Sat).  It's in the works - can't make any promises.  If anyone has some decent tixs for Fri/Sat for sale, please let me know.  Thx 

[Gina]

Ok - airfare is confirmed.  I will be in attendance, but only for the Fri/Sat shoes with JaneCool.  Eric - will you be doing the weekend too, or just the 24th/25th?

[ericm]

Ok - airfare is confirmed.  I will be in attendance, but only for the Fri/Sat shoes with JaneCool.  Eric - will you be doing the weekend too, or just the 24th/25th?

Woohoo! Looking forward to seeing you Gina. 

I'll be doing all four, so we'll definitely be getting together Friday, and Saturday! 

[Gina]

Ok - airfare is confirmed.  I will be in attendance, but only for the Fri/Sat shoes with JaneCool.  Eric - will you be doing the weekend too, or just the 24th/25th?

Woohoo! Looking forward to seeing you Gina. 

I'll be doing all four, so we'll definitely be getting together Friday, and Saturday! 

AWESOME!!!

[HENRYH]

Ok - airfare is confirmed.  I will be in attendance, but only for the Fri/Sat shoes with JaneCool.  Eric - will you be doing the weekend too, or just the 24th/25th?

Woohoo! Looking forward to seeing you Gina. 

I'll be doing all four, so we'll definitely be getting together Friday, and Saturday! 

[ericm]

Ok - airfare is confirmed.  I will be in attendance, but only for the Fri/Sat shoes with JaneCool.  Eric - will you be doing the weekend too, or just the 24th/25th?

Woohoo! Looking forward to seeing you Gina. 

I'll be doing all four, so we'll definitely be getting together Friday, and Saturday! 

De ja vu all over again!   

[Gina]

Ok - airfare is confirmed.  I will be in attendance, but only for the Fri/Sat shoes with JaneCool.  Eric - will you be doing the weekend too, or just the 24th/25th?

Woohoo! Looking forward to seeing you Gina. 

I'll be doing all four, so we'll definitely be getting together Friday, and Saturday! 

De ja vu all over again!   

YEP! 

Henry - look...

1) I am broke
2) I have no vacation time left, really
3) I have classes starting again in 1 week

And I am STILL managing 3 shows in San Francisco and 2 in NYC.  Credit cards are wonderful.  So are weekends so I don't have to worry about taking time off.

It's all inside YOU. 

Airline tickets....if you buy them, you will come.....

[HENRYH]

Henry - look...

1) I am broke
2) I have no vacation time left, really
3) I have classes starting again in 1 week

And I am STILL managing 3 shows in San Francisco and 2 in NYC.  Credit cards are wonderful.  So are weekends so I don't have to worry about taking time off.

It's all inside YOU. 

Airline tickets....if you buy them, you will come.....

I said it before, and I'll say it again...

You're a nut.