London Astoria

[Tore]

Ordered tickets today from seetickets.com for the show 22nd Sept. It said UNRESERVED tickets. What does that mean?

Anyone else attending this show?

Can't wait. Just need airline tickets now... ::)

[corey]

I would think that "unreserved" means "General admission", but I have been known to be naive.

[Tore]

So that would basically mean that there is no reserved seating? That was my first conclusion, but i am knowned to be norwegian and have never heard of an unreserved ticket...  ???

[BH]

that was the best "lost in translation" ever.

[john_coktoseton]

I took it as no assigned seats as well. Me and two buds are coming across the pond for the weekend to check out the show. Anyone have any thoughts on the section of London the venue is in? Is it worth/safe getting a hotel there. Thanks.

[SMc55]

The Astoria has tables and chairs and a lot of standing and dancing room.
Have a look at this. We've stayed in one called the Gresham Hotel. There are lots of hotels within walking distance.
http://www.activereservations.com/hotel/en/unitedkingdom/england/greaterlondon/london/camden/bloomsbury?subid=PPCGO1g2071en

The Astoria's in a busy, young part of London:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?client=public&search_result=&db=pc&lang=&keepicon=true&pc=WC2H0EL&advanced=&client=public&addr2=&quicksearch=WC2H%200EL&addr3=&addr1=

Have fun  :D

[SMc55]

Anyone else attending this show?

I do believe dragonboy's coming all the way from Japan to see this show.

[dragonboy]

I do believe dragonboy's coming all the way from Japan to see this show.

YES HE IS!!!  ;D
Hey Tore, finally a fellow Jacket fan going to the Astoria show! Like the good Doc said, the Astoria has unreserved standing downstairs & a few chairs upstairs on the balcony. All tickets are the same, you can stand downstairs or sit upstairs (limited).
It's an excellent venue, my fav in London.
I now live in Japan but used to live just outside of London so let me know if I can help you out with anything  :)
My wife & I need to get a hotel for the Friday night...

[Tore]

Thanks, good folks.

A friend of mine is moving to London this fall, so accomodation is all taken care of. Can't wait for this. Sadly MMJ aren't going to Norway as they where supposed to during the cancelled tour. Haven't seen MMJ live since I last saw them in july 2004.

[manicminer]

hey guys, myself and the girlfriend are heading over for this show too, it should be great!

Wish they would come to Ireland again though, magical shows indeed!

[dragonboy]

Hey Manicminer, welcome aboard!
Great to finally hear from some UK fans going to the Astoria show  :)

You're travelling all the way from Ireland?

[SMc55]

Hey manicminer  :)
The Astoria's a great venue - I'm sure there'll be a good atmosphere. I've heard fab things about the Irish shows as well. It would be cool if the board members could introduce each other. I met Riny at a show, Shepherds Bush Empire I thik it was. It's always good to put a face to a name.
Enjoy guys  :D

[dragonboy]

I met Riny at a show, Shepherds Bush Empire I thik it was. It's always good to put a face to a name.
Enjoy guys  :D

I missed that show by only a month when I was home a couple years ago...2004, no? Or was it 2003? It's all a blur, I'm getting old  ;)
Actually there's no need for a wink, I am getting old & my memory isn't quite what it used to be  :-[
There, that's a better smiley...

[CC]

yes, that was shepherds bush, july 2004 :)

[dragonboy]

That's right, I missed the show by a few weeks & was broken hearted but got to see Billy Joe Shaver & Reckless Kelly at the Bordeline which was pretty special. Jesse Taylor was on guitar that night...

[Tore]

Got my tickets!  ;D

Cant wait. On the tickets it says "plus special guests". Anyone heard what that is all about?

[manicminer]

Yeah coming over from Ireland, seen the guys 3 times now already all in Dublin ... needless to say the first time blew me away.

I have tickets bought ... just hope I get them. Got an email saying they were posted, then another saying they were at the box office :S

Guess I'll call them.

Thanks for the welcome, enjoy the show :)

[dragonboy]

Got my tickets!  ;D

Cant wait. On the tickets it says "plus special guests". Anyone heard what that is all about?

No word on a support band yet.
"Plus special guests" on a ticket in the UK usually means they haven't confirmed who's playing yet,
I guess it's more polite & a little more exciting than just printing "plus a support band"  :)

[john_coktoseton]

The Astoria has tables and chairs and a lot of standing and dancing room.
Have a look at this. We've stayed in one called the Gresham Hotel. There are lots of hotels within walking distance.
http://www.activereservations.com/hotel/en/unitedkingdom/england/greaterlondon/london/camden/bloomsbury?subid=PPCGO1g2071en

The Astoria's in a busy, young part of London:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?client=public&search_result=&db=pc〈=&keepicon=true&pc=WC2H0EL&advanced=&client=public&addr2=&quicksearch=WC2H%200EL&addr3=&addr1=

Have fun  :D

thanks so much for the help. i am so stoked to this show! being the last in europe i imagine mmj will be putting on a kick arse show. anyone have any interest in a pre-show happy hour? i'd love to meet up for a drink with some  mmj fans from all over. 59 days to go!

[dragonboy]

thanks so much for the help. i am so stoked to this show! being the last in europe i imagine mmj will be putting on a kick arse show. anyone have any interest in a pre-show happy hour? i'd love to meet up for a drink with some  mmj fans from all over. 59 days to go!

Did you find a good hotel John? Where are you travelling from?
My wife & I will be in London for the show & I would love to meet some Jacket fans for a couple of pre-show drinks.
Only problem is we have no idea what time we'll be in London (my sister's wedding is the next day so we'll be busy in the morning/afternoon)
I'll let you know nearer the time when I have a better idea of what's going on  :)