PiTTsBURGH 8.27.10 !!!!!!!

[woodnymph]

We could meet up. Whats a good place? I havent been down there in years. Does anyone know if the stage faces the same way as the old IC light Amp.? Is there still a roof on the place?

I figured just meet in the lot. And yes, its exactly the same as its always been.

I doubt Ill be grilling, but if drinking beer in the lot is enough to constitute tailgating, tailgating I shall be doing!

Im sure we'll be there early to drink and eat before the show. I wonder when the lot opens?

When we open it ;)

[Im The Dude]

Just crash on through the doors to the coda of "one big holiday" on the car stereo!

[woodnymph]

I like! I like!!  :o :o

I'm going to be at the Flaming Lips show at the venue tomorrow, so I'll post up if there's anything "post-worthy" or helpful about the place  these days 8-)

Going to the venue before the SHOW show makes for an awkward butterfly feeling, where I'm part "HOLY CRAP I'M GOING THERE IT MUST BE THE JACKET" and part "oops wait, not til I get back from trip out west....." It's a really awkward feeling... It just feeds the fire!!!

[Im The Dude]

I like! I like!!  :o :o

I'm going to be at the Flaming Lips show at the venue tomorrow, so I'll post up if there's anything "post-worthy" or helpful about the place  these days 8-)

Going to the venue before the SHOW show makes for an awkward butterfly feeling, where I'm part "HOLY CRAP I'M GOING THERE IT MUST BE THE JACKET" and part "oops wait, not til I get back from trip out west....." It's a really awkward feeling... It just feeds the fire!!!

I havent been there in years, but it looks like there is a lot of places to eat/drink around there. We can't wait. Post a pic of the flaming lips!

[capt. scotty]

I'm going to be at the Flaming Lips show at the venue tomorrow, so I'll post up if there's anything "post-worthy" or helpful about the place  these days 8-)

Im considering going tonight, and really want to see Fang Island, but $50 after fees & parking for Flaming Lips and Fang Island is a bit much for me. If it was $30 or so, wouldnt be much of a discussion.

[woodnymph]

Ya-ya-ya-ya-ya the amphitheater was a good venue pick for last night... I strayed a few times and visualized the boys on-stage and had to be resuscitated (only 4 times, or so...)  ;) But I just came to report a couple t'ings...

There was no re-entry allowed (not sure if that will still be the case come August...not super important, but just thought I'd note it)

They do indeed charge $10 for parking. Thankfully I split that up with a friend (and there was oddly no tax on my ticket?) I bought it for $35 at the legitimate ticket window, and there was no tax involved, I gave 'em two 20s and got a 5 back... so that was a bit of a break at least. You could park elsewhere in August, but then the whole tailgating idea goes down the loo (if that is your fancy) (...not going down the loo......the tailgating.........)

Right... so last but not least, it will be a full moon 3 days prior to the show, so hopefully it will be as remarkable and visible as it was last night...  :)

The Lips were unruly as possible, of course, and I'll post some pics as soon as I recharge my camera and git my act together here... Fang Island was pretty kickin, sporting hoodies in the tropical weather! I hadn't heard much by them before, and it was a good first impression!

And Dude, Station Square and the South Side definitely consist of a smorgasbord of restaurants and bars. I'm a poor candidate to make recommendations, unfortunately, but I'm sure someone on here can!  8-)

[Im The Dude]

What do you think the first song will be? One Big Holiday or Evil urges?

woodnymph, 10 bucks is cheap if you got others to split it with. I wonder if there is a spot where you can meet the band after the show. Tour bus area. I meet the foo fighters and pete yorn that way back in 2003.

[capt. scotty]

Did end up going to the Lips show afterall, although I missed Fang Island, who I really wanted to see as well.

Woodnymph was spot on with her assessment of the venue. I almost bought tix on ticketmaster day of the show actually, and the price went from like $3 charge to $5 charge. Glad I didnt buy then and got them with no charge at the gates.

I did notice 2 things different about the venue though. One, the stage seemed noticeably larger (not complaining, more room for JJ to rock the fuck out!). Two, they removed the roof that covered from the stage to 50 yards or so out. So if the heavens start pissing, youre gonna get wet!

[woodnymph]

What do you think the first song will be? One Big Holiday or Evil urges?

woodnymph, 10 bucks is cheap if you got others to split it with. I wonder if there is a spot where you can meet the band after the show. Tour bus area. I meet the foo fighters and pete yorn that way back in 2003.

Heh I have NO IDEA what they'll open with  :-X..... there's just something in my cranium that won't register any one particular song (even just under simple guessing conditions...) And even if they opened every single show prior to Pitt with OBH, something in my brain is like "tonight things might be different! *Anticipatory glances* But to envision either/or makes for some fiiiine daydreams..... Can't wait for the surprise!!

But I definitely saw a crap-ton of heads gathered outside the Lips' busses while we were on our way driving out!  Tootally possible!  :o  That's sick you met the Foos and Mr. Yorn! Did you meet them all at that amphitheater or at other shows in the Bus Zone? I've met Xavier Rudd in DC before that way too, it's always so nice when it works out....

Did end up going to the Lips show afterall, although I missed Fang Island, who I really wanted to see as well.

Woodnymph was spot on with her assessment of the venue. I almost bought tix on ticketmaster day of the show actually, and the price went from like $3 charge to $5 charge. Glad I didnt buy then and got them with no charge at the gates.

I did notice 2 things different about the venue though. One, the stage seemed noticeably larger (not complaining, more room for JJ to rock the fuck out!). Two, they removed the roof that covered from the stage to 50 yards or so out. So if the heavens start pissing, youre gonna get wet!

capt, glad you made it too! Quite a magic night! And the tax-free tix were such a treat!  8-)

Now that you mention it, stage size definitely expanded (which is indeed a very ok thing!) And alas, the roof has definitely vanished....They'd likely have blown it off forcefully anyway, so I guess it's ok  :P  But I'm sure we'll certainly come ready and raring for whatever is to come! (that includes various weather conditions, space-time fluctuations, vortex activations, and outright grooving/rocking out through it all!!!  [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif]

34 DAYS, 18 HOURS (roughly.......I think.....)

[Im The Dude]

this place is the ideal place to meet the band after the show. The last time I saw them here was in 03 and the busses were out side of the venue and not gated or fenced in. If that's the same, then I think we can all meet someone after the show there. The guys in the band are really cool about meeting fans.

[Im The Dude]

Wow this show is only weeks away....i can't believe it.

[capt. scotty]

Announce the damn opening band already!!

....just looked at the TTM Amphitheaters actual site, and it doesnt mention anything about an opening band, but TM does...Maybe there wont be one??

[Im The Dude]

Announce the damn opening band already!!

....just looked at the TTM Amphitheaters actual site, and it doesnt mention anything about an opening band, but TM does...Maybe there wont be one??

It could possibly be some small local band. But it would be sweet if there wasn't an opener. I looked in our local City Paper, an ad for it which didnt say anything about an opening band.

[Im The Dude]

If anyone's from north of Pittsburgh...I was driving on Route 65 near New Brighton and saw a billboard ad for the show!

[johnnYYac]

If anyone's from north of Pittsburgh...I was driving on Route 65 near New Brighton and saw a billboard ad for the show!

A true fan would steal that billboard and put it up in their yard!

[woodnymph]

If anyone's from north of Pittsburgh...I was driving on Route 65 near New Brighton and saw a billboard ad for the show!

NO SHEWT!! I'm from South of the city, we need some serious signage down here!!! (So I can heist it, of course!!!!!)  [size=18]18 days and countingggg!!! :o :o[/size]

Say, if you can, you should try to snag a picture if you're in that direction fairly often!!

[Im The Dude]

If anyone's from north of Pittsburgh...I was driving on Route 65 near New Brighton and saw a billboard ad for the show!

NO SHEWT!! I'm from South of the city, we need some serious signage down here!!! (So I can heist it, of course!!!!!)  [size=18]18 days and countingggg!!! :o :o[/size]

Say, if you can, you should try to snag a picture if you're in that direction fairly often!!

I will probably be up that way next week. I can't wait for this show. My tickets show be coming to be soon.

[capt. scotty]

I cant believe this show is right around the corner. Even if its not the best show ever, MMJ + Pittsburgh = mindblownage

[Im The Dude]

If anyone's from north of Pittsburgh...I was driving on Route 65 near New Brighton and saw a billboard ad for the show!

A true fan would steal that billboard and put it up in their yard!

If i could...i would do it. It bad its at a busy location.

[capt. scotty]

Looks like the opening band is 28 North

Something tells me theyre local  ::)