Santa Barbara Bowl 7/2

[Reverend ToneZone]

Found it . . .

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[Apeskies]

Do you guys think pit will sell out quick?

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[blucas]

...been a long time since I posted, but with 2 tix in hand for SB Bowl in GA section (left of stage area though...I hope not too far off to the side) on a Saturday night of a 3 day weekend where I will be escaping the 110 degree desert heat; I can't contain my excitement.  I hope the volume isn't an issue.

[antsmarching777]

Hello, first time poster here. I bought my tickets around 3pm today and were still able to get GA Floor. I was really surprised considering the Pantages show sold out before I could get anything. This will be my first MMJ show and my first time out to the SB Bowl. I live out in east LA County so it should only be about an hour and a half away, not too bad. I'm really excited for what should be an amazing highlight to the 4th of July weekend. If anyone has any tips for the venue, like preshow places to eat or things to do I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks everyone, already counting the days to the show!

[ms. yvon]

...been a long time since I posted, but with 2 tix in hand for SB Bowl in GA section (left of stage area though...I hope not too far off to the side)

blucas, this is from the SB bowl site:

3. Where is the General Admission section?
For some concerts, the seats on the floor (Sections T, U, V) are removed and it becomes a general admission standing room only area. This section is the first section in front of the stage and is the closest that you can get to the act. Just a reminder, there are no seats and you will only be able to stand. Please click here to download a pdf of the General Admission seating chart.

4. I have a General Admission ticket and it has a row and seat number on it, what does this mean?
The seating locations are simply for tracking purposes only; they have no bearing on where you are able to stand.

[My Morning Tube top]

southern california.
driving distance from home.
on a saturday.

wooooo!

walterfredo:  if you've got to miss, being at high sierra is a great place to be! 

Got my rollcall GA let's Chat! Love the SB bowl  Off topic: have you seen any of the Prince LA forum shows? You should I went for show 3 and got a Stevie Wonder on his Birthday surprise.... ;D

[blucas]

Moochas thanks ms. yvon!  In checking out a bunch of venue reviews for SBB, I don't see too many complaints about volume, so that's a good thing (though I did read about a 100 db limit...not sure how quiet or loud that is, but it seems that most concerts are in the 110 db range).  I don't want my ears to hurt a la Dinosaur JR, but do think it important for the the sound to fill up the venue.  Was at SDSU Open Air Theatre for MMJ last August for a magical show, but would have been bummed if the volume were any less than it was.

The biggest (and really only)complaint in reviews was about the 10 PM curfew, but with no opener and MMJ's perfect mix of artistry and professionalism, I don't think we will be shorted on the back like with some other bands that can't get their shit together and start on time.

...counting the days!

[rincon]

The SB bowl IS a quieter venue. There is no doubt about that. It is nestled in one of the highest priced neighborhoods in the US,(think La Jolla or Beverly Hills) so them rich folks have clout. But the start time is listed at 6PM, so realistically they should start by 7, and have 3 hours to play with before curfew. As for local eats, the lowlands around the Bowl where the businesses are is actually, if you can believe it, the slums of SB. By slums I mean the houses are probably less than a million bucks. For a way to feel like you experienced SB State Street is a must. It is about a mile west of Milpas, where the bowl is. It runs from the pier, all the way to Goleta, but the heart is from the 101 to Anapamu. that intersection is called State and A. From there, heading down to the beach, is probably the best nightlife between LA and the Bay area. Tons of bars and restaurants.  If you have never been to Santa Barbara be prepared to be VERY impressed. Strict building codes that make tile roofs standard, and tract homes illegal, make it the most beautiful city I know of. Especially if it is a sunny summer day.
   If I were going up from LA I would arrive about 1PM, park by the bowl, take a cab to the beach or State street, hang out, then take a cab to the bowl.
Edit I incorrectly stated State street is east of Milpas, it is west.

[eleaf14]

Thanks for the info rincon.

Since Panteges fell on a Tuesday...this worked beautifully for a trip to LA. Plus the holiday weekend will be a good time to get out of town. I ended up with pit tickets for me and my bro (will be his 1st show and my 9th).

I have heard nice things about the SB Bowl. Maybe we will get our 1st MMJ Emek poster for the boys. He's cranked out a few notables from SB Bowl shows.

Really stoked. Are there any good vineyards in the area? Or somewhat close to the venue? I seemed to remember alot of 'Sideways' being filmed in this area.

[rincon]

Thanks for the info rincon.

Since Panteges fell on a Tuesday...this worked beautifully for a trip to LA. Plus the holiday weekend will be a good time to get out of town. I ended up with pit tickets for me and my bro (will be his 1st show and my 9th).

I have heard nice things about the SB Bowl. Maybe we will get our 1st MMJ Emek poster for the boys. He's cranked out a few notables from SB Bowl shows.

Really stoked. Are there any good vineyards in the area? Or somewhat close to the venue? I seemed to remember alot of 'Sideways' being filmed in this area.

The vinyards are about 40 miles north of town. They are supposedly some of the best in the world, but I would not recommend it for the same day.

[CC]

Just so you know, the band is looking forward to playing this venue and there are no noise restrictions for this show.

[rincon]

Really? Very cool, because that has not been my experience.  :dankk2:

[ms. yvon]

Just so you know, the band is looking forward to playing this venue and there are no noise restrictions for this show.

:birthdays: thanks for the good word, cc!

[ms. yvon]

Got my rollcall GA let's Chat! Love the SB bowl  Off topic: have you seen any of the Prince LA forum shows? You should I went for show 3 and got a Stevie Wonder on his Birthday surprise.... ;D

YES!  perhaps there is carpool potential!

hey, i was at that same Prince show!  spent time alternately clutching my brow and shaking a tail feather: MIND BLOWING RADNESS!

[blucas]

Just so you know, the band is looking forward to playing this venue and there are no noise restrictions for this show.

...this just keeps gettin better!!!

[Streethound]

The show will be plenty loud enough unless you hang out way up top.  A killer view by the way.  I've seen a few dozen shows at the bowl and never really had a volume issue (except for the first few songs but that's normal).  Radiohead, Pearl Jam, Wilco, etc to name a few where volume wasnt even an issue.  Its a killer venue.  I had to travel during the sale window and missed buying good tickets but will be there for sure!

SB has some expensive homes but they're not really near the bowl.  Its really a standard neighborhood and there are a number of restaurants within walking distance.  Downtown is about a mile away and is filled with great bars and restaurants.    Who ever asked about the wine:  There are a number of tasting rooms that have opened in what's called the Funk Zone -Lower State St.   Drop me a reply and I'll point you in the right direction.

The show is listed to start at 7:30 and they usually start on-time due to the curfew.   They're also pretty strict about things like weed and bringing in booze.  I've seen so many people harassed for smoking a joint and or had their stuff taken by the over zealous security. ITs a big problem there so just be smart and mindful.   Hide your joints and stuff well before getting frisked.

If you've never been to the SB Bowl you're going to love it!   Its an amazing venue and this will be the best show of the season. 

And if anyone has any Loge level tickets they can spare please, please please let me know.

 

[blucas]

Yesterday, I was counting the days until the July 2 Santa Barbara Bowl show. 

After listening to the album on NPR First Listen (with headphones of course) on a 45 min and 7 sec walk with my dogs at midnight last night, I am now obsessively counting the nano-seconds.

The album is perfection and will generate more than its share of mouth agape, holy shit, magical live moments.

[Jason in LA]

First time poster for me too. Same deal, L.A. sold out so I bought tickets for SB.

The Bowl is a great venue and the GA pit is gonna be awesome. It's a lot like the Greek Theater in L.A. except it's up on a hill and you can see the ocean. It's pretty amazing.

As far as pre show you can hit up bars and stuff on State Street before the show. I always like to stop at La Super Rica (http://bit.ly/k7hTK2) which is on Milpas on the way to the Bowl from the 101 Freeway. It's a great little Mexican place that I hear was Julia Childs favorite. Yelp says they serve beer and wine and it's cash only.

Cheers,

Jason

Hello, first time poster here. I bought my tickets around 3pm today and were still able to get GA Floor. I was really surprised considering the Pantages show sold out before I could get anything. This will be my first MMJ show and my first time out to the SB Bowl. I live out in east LA County so it should only be about an hour and a half away, not too bad. I'm really excited for what should be an amazing highlight to the 4th of July weekend. If anyone has any tips for the venue, like preshow places to eat or things to do I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks everyone, already counting the days to the show!

[Jason in LA]

And if anyone has any Loge level tickets they can spare please, please please let me know.

There's GA pit tickets available. I bought mine yesterday.

[Jason in LA]

There's a few tickets in the back of the ORCH available that were just released for the LA show.
Check Ticketmaster and I think you will get lucky.

Just checked, L.A. is still sold out.

Last time I saw MMJ was way back in 2002. They opened for Doves at the Mayan Theater in downtown Los Angeles --amazing show!

I don't get it , I bought PITT CENTER the first day of the regular sale. I guess there's just not alot of fans of this band on the West Coast.

They must have just released more tickets recently. Either that or the UCSB kids can't afford $60/ticket.  ;)