Merriweather Post Pavilion Travel Package

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

I dont know how much $$$ you make selling your mexican brick weed in D-town, Sticky Icky, but $500 (okay, $250/per person) for one night sounds like a lot to me

I ball relentlessly.

[tdb810]

The package actually looks like a bit of a rip off...unless I am missing something??   I looked up the hotel and a double is like $120.  I guess it's the appeal of the guaranteed reserved tix?  But still....seems a little steep for the average fan.....
Would also like to know more about the scene, whether it's tailgating or local pub kinda place??
Either way, I cant wait!!!

I know that tix go onsale next Firday.  Is there a presale?  

Ok, lots of questions....that's enough for now....  ::) ::) ::)

not sure I understand the hate for this package deal.  500bucks really isn't that much money for a weekend away.  not sure about the location but it's cool the jacket is making different options available.  it's also kinda cool they've got a pre-party for the fans setup as well.  either way, get used to the high prices.  It seems highly unlikely MMJ will ever be 25bucks a ticket again.  Promotional shit like this is only the beginning, no need to bitch about it.  I'm sure whoever ends up going with the package will have a great time, not sure what's the harm.  

unless this is setup by ticketbastard/livenation and they're just milking the money from our precious little super fan tits.  that seems unlikely though.  have fun at the show you whiny bitches.   ;)

Oh no, you again?  Don't start...remember I'm from Jersey ;)

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

The package actually looks like a bit of a rip off...unless I am missing something??   I looked up the hotel and a double is like $120.  I guess it's the appeal of the guaranteed reserved tix?  But still....seems a little steep for the average fan.....
Would also like to know more about the scene, whether it's tailgating or local pub kinda place??
Either way, I cant wait!!!

I know that tix go onsale next Firday.  Is there a presale?  

Ok, lots of questions....that's enough for now....  ::) ::) ::)

not sure I understand the hate for this package deal.  500bucks really isn't that much money for a weekend away.  not sure about the location but it's cool the jacket is making different options available.  it's also kinda cool they've got a pre-party for the fans setup as well.  either way, get used to the high prices.  It seems highly unlikely MMJ will ever be 25bucks a ticket again.  Promotional shit like this is only the beginning, no need to bitch about it.  I'm sure whoever ends up going with the package will have a great time, not sure what's the harm.  

unless this is setup by ticketbastard/livenation and they're just milking the money from our precious little super fan tits.  that seems unlikely though.  have fun at the show you whiny bitches.   ;)

Oh no, you again?  Don't start...remember I'm from Jersey ;)

it's all good shnooki.  have fun at yer show.  :P

[gideons]

I'm sure the parking lot is near the venue for a tailgate session....

Biggest tailgate I've ever seen was at one of the Bruce shows @Giant Stadium.....so many baby boomers with their shock top!  :D

[kydiddle]

The package actually looks like a bit of a rip off...unless I am missing something??   I looked up the hotel and a double is like $120.  I guess it's the appeal of the guaranteed reserved tix?  But still....seems a little steep for the average fan.....
Would also like to know more about the scene, whether it's tailgating or local pub kinda place??
Either way, I cant wait!!!

I know that tix go onsale next Firday.  Is there a presale?  

Ok, lots of questions....that's enough for now....  ::) ::) ::)

not sure I understand the hate for this package deal.  500bucks really isn't that much money for a weekend away.  not sure about the location but it's cool the jacket is making different options available.  it's also kinda cool they've got a pre-party for the fans setup as well.  either way, get used to the high prices.  It seems highly unlikely MMJ will ever be 25bucks a ticket again.  Promotional shit like this is only the beginning, no need to bitch about it.  I'm sure whoever ends up going with the package will have a great time, not sure what's the harm.  

unless this is setup by ticketbastard/livenation and they're just milking the money from our precious little super fan tits.  that seems unlikely though.  have fun at the show you whiny bitches.   ;)

Oh no, you again?  Don't start...remember I'm from Jersey ;)

it's all good shnooki.  have fun at yer show.  :P

Oh, no! Jersey Shore reference!

"We don't pump our gas, we pump our fists!"

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

The package actually looks like a bit of a rip off...unless I am missing something??   I looked up the hotel and a double is like $120.  I guess it's the appeal of the guaranteed reserved tix?  But still....seems a little steep for the average fan.....
Would also like to know more about the scene, whether it's tailgating or local pub kinda place??
Either way, I cant wait!!!

I know that tix go onsale next Firday.  Is there a presale?  

Ok, lots of questions....that's enough for now....  ::) ::) ::)

not sure I understand the hate for this package deal.  500bucks really isn't that much money for a weekend away.  not sure about the location but it's cool the jacket is making different options available.  it's also kinda cool they've got a pre-party for the fans setup as well.  either way, get used to the high prices.  It seems highly unlikely MMJ will ever be 25bucks a ticket again.  Promotional shit like this is only the beginning, no need to bitch about it.  I'm sure whoever ends up going with the package will have a great time, not sure what's the harm.  

unless this is setup by ticketbastard/livenation and they're just milking the money from our precious little super fan tits.  that seems unlikely though.  have fun at the show you whiny bitches.   ;)

Oh no, you again?  Don't start...remember I'm from Jersey ;)

it's all good shnooki.  have fun at yer show.  :P

Oh, no! Jersey Shore reference!

"We don't pump our gas, we pump our fists!"

[gideons]

its funny how big jersey shore is...kinda sad/ashamed myself......did it all for the snooki!

[capt. scotty]

"Horny...Why wait, grab a Snookers"

;D

[wildlaugh]

Hey guys - I've been lurking for some time but just thought I'd shed some light on Merriweather since it's my home turf.  
Tailgating at Merriweather is definitely risky. I've had many friends arrested at various concerts in the past for drinking underage (understandable) and other times just been forced to pack up all the tailgating fun because of their "No Alcohol" rule. They patrol like crazy at merriweather.

I would recommend not parking on any merriweather lots, but there's an office complex parking garage that is literally right next door without all the regulation and that gets to be a fun party.

Also, you want Pavilion tickets for this show (besides the obvious reasons)! I was at the Phish show this summer on the lawn and it was terrible! We literally couldn't hear for the first half and then the sound was off the rest of the time. I also went the entire show without ever even seeing the stage!

Let me know if you have any other questions about Merriweather since I have been many times! Hope everyone is excited for an awesome May Day!

[tdb810]

Hey guys - I've been lurking for some time but just thought I'd shed some light on Merriweather since it's my home turf.  
Tailgating at Merriweather is definitely risky. I've had many friends arrested at various concerts in the past for drinking underage (understandable) and other times just been forced to pack up all the tailgating fun because of their "No Alcohol" rule. They patrol like crazy at merriweather.

I would recommend not parking on any merriweather lots, but there's an office complex parking garage that is literally right next door without all the regulation and that gets to be a fun party.

Also, you want Pavilion tickets for this show (besides the obvious reasons)! I was at the Phish show this summer on the lawn and it was terrible! We literally couldn't hear for the first half and then the sound was off the rest of the time. I also went the entire show without ever even seeing the stage!

Let me know if you have any other questions about Merriweather since I have been many times! Hope everyone is excited for an awesome May Day!

Thanks so much for the inside scoop, particularly since we were considering lawn seats since they are fun at some venues!  Also the tailgating info is so helpful!  

[tdb810]

And we are SO excited for an awesome May Day!!

[capt. scotty]

No alcohol tailgating?! WTF is that??? Is Merriweather not in America?!!?! I understand the underage thing, but I thought I was going to Maryland, not Berlin.

Also, quite surprised by your venue comments. Ive been to a lot of amphitheaters, and although Id rather be in Pav, I cant say Ive ever been in a lawn where I couldnt hear the music clearly, let alone at all.

Can anyone else whose been to Merriweather chime in on this?!

[ALady]

Excellent info, wildlaugh - thanks so much!    :)

[el_chode]

So wait, there's no boozin' at this place?

This is important, someone clarify, because I'm on the fence (also comin from Jerz)

Also, what are we lookin at for ticket prices?

[tdb810]

So wait, there's no boozin' at this place?

This is important, someone clarify, because I'm on the fence (also comin from Jerz)

Also, what are we lookin at for ticket prices?

I have no idea about the alcohol policy, other than it seems like tailgating may be problematic..
As for prices, based on the other shows that have been onsale, I am thinking somewhere between 35-45 per ticket...

[wildlaugh]

So wait, there's no boozin' at this place?

This is important, someone clarify, because I'm on the fence (also comin from Jerz)

Also, what are we lookin at for ticket prices?

It's really hit or miss. I've been to a number of shows where tailgating isn't an issue, but I've been to more shows where they stop the tailgating since technically, no tailgating is their policy. I would park somewhere other than the merriweather lots and tailgate there, there's an office parking garage literally right next to the lots that is fun and generally a good party and I've never had any issues there (it is also the fastest way to get out). I can give more details on how to get to that lot if people need/want but it's pretty easy.

I have no idea on ticket prices as they're generally on par with whatever the rest of the tour is.

Last, if you do end up in the lawn for one reason or another your best bet is to get as close to the front as possible so you can see the stage, but the only downer is your calves will kill you the next day from the incline of the slope!

Don't let the tailgating issues discourage you from going form this awesome show, there's plenty of other parking lots to party other than merriweather lots.

[BH]

If it's anything like our amphitheater, the only reason they don't let you drink in the parking lot, is so that you have plenty of room in your belly to purchase several $27 shitty draft beers inside the venue.

[tdb810]

If it's anything like our amphitheater, the only reason they don't let you drink in the parking lot, is so that you have plenty of room in your belly to purchase several $27 shitty draft beers inside the venue.

sounds familiar....would that by any chance be the PNC bank arts ctr?

[Soulshine]

So wait, there's no boozin' at this place?

This is important, someone clarify, because I'm on the fence (also comin from Jerz)

Also, what are we lookin at for ticket prices?

It's really hit or miss. I've been to a number of shows where tailgating isn't an issue, but I've been to more shows where they stop the tailgating since technically, no tailgating is their policy. I would park somewhere other than the merriweather lots and tailgate there, there's an office parking garage literally right next to the lots that is fun and generally a good party and I've never had any issues there (it is also the fastest way to get out). I can give more details on how to get to that lot if people need/want but it's pretty easy.

I have no idea on ticket prices as they're generally on par with whatever the rest of the tour is.

Last, if you do end up in the lawn for one reason or another your best bet is to get as close to the front as possible so you can see the stage, but the only downer is your calves will kill you the next day from the incline of the slope!

Don't let the tailgating issues discourage you from going form this awesome show, there's plenty of other parking lots to party other than merriweather lots.

I've partied in many a parking garage and it is def the way to go. However, if you have to pee dont hold it b/c you could get uromisotisis poisoning and die

[jones]

That sounds like some valuable advice to me.