!!!!!Official Texas 2007 Thread!!!!!

[jyt41]

since everyone else is making one early i thought i'd start it again this year, i'm thinking only 2 shows again this year.....but who knows....i'll be there along with wifey:bounce

[Chuckg8484]

since everyone else is making one early i thought i'd start it again this year, i'm thinking only 2 shows again this year.....but who knows....i'll be there along with wifey:bounce
thanks for also having the balls to make this thread..its never too early

[dmbfd15]

Ive gone to the 05 and 06 dallas shows so this year Im hoping to be in dallas and houston this year :) and if they do happen to play at the superdome Ill definetly be there

[thestand]

So Pizza Hut Park is confirmed. Any rumors for other parks?

[Jimi47]

So Pizza Hut Park is confirmed. Any rumors for other parks?

I guess I didn't get the memo.... Fill us in with the details. Date(s), location of Pizza Hut Park, etc.

Jim

[White_Tea]

i think it would be cool if they got eli young band to open

[thestand]

I guess I didn't get the memo.... Fill us in with the details. Date(s), location of Pizza Hut Park, etc.

JimThe mayor pro-tem sent out an e-mail to town citizens. The part of the email that we care about follows-

Concerts at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco:
If you got to see any concerts at Pizza Hut Park last year, then you know it is a great place to see a concert. They are planning on having 10-12 major concerts there this year and some of the acts that are considering playing here in 2007 include:

Edgefest
Jimmy Buffet
Kenny Chesney – middle of June
Rascal Flatts – mid-August
John Mayer
Nickelback
Dave Matthews Band - October
Willie Nelson
RBD

Stay tuned for details and also check out www.pizzahutpark.com (http://www.pizzahutpark.com/) for more information.

The venue is a soccer stadium that has a stage permanently built into one end. It's in Frisco, TX.

http://www.pizzahutpark.com

I think they'll release their concert list sometime in March.


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[GruvnDMBRiddims]

I'm ready for the Texas tour!!!

[rubrink]

I'll be there...Dallas and Houston. And despite wanting it in the summer, October will probably be better...tolerable weather :-D

[ExistenceNow]

Whatever, I'm in of course. For those of you tailgating last year in Dallas, our pic is FINALLY up on the main page!

[41antzmarching]

Halleuia! No Coca Cola Starplex-Smirnoff- for the Dallas show. Ive seen 7DMB shows there and at the AA arena and im excited to see a change of venue from both. Has anybody seen a concert at the new pizzahut park in frisco? i would imagine it has a lot better "pre-show tailgating potential" than the concrete jungle known as the Starplex.

Brent

[dmbfd15]

Halleuia! No Coca Cola Starplex-Smirnoff- for the Dallas show. Ive seen 7DMB shows there and at the AA arena and im excited to see a change of venue from both. Has anybody seen a concert at the new pizzahut park in frisco? i would imagine it has a lot better "pre-show tailgating potential" than the concrete jungle known as the Starplex.

Brent

I saw Rascal Flatt's and its an absolutly awesome place to see a show..I'm so fucking excited about this you have no idea :multi :bounce :multi :bounce

[DerekDenman]

Do they let people on the feild? Is smoking permited?

[EvanTX]

So glad they are leaving Smirnoff behind. Terrible screens, a crowd that doesn't pay attention to the show, and its surrounded be concrete walls so there is absolutely no breeze. The band wasted a great set on a crappy venue last year. Anyway, on a lighter note, I can't wait for the shows this summer. The Texas shows always have great energy.

[DerekDenman]

nice, first post after over 2 years. Way to hold out for the right moment

[jermtheworm]

it would be great if it was the fri of OU/texas weekend

[rubrink]

So glad they are leaving Smirnoff behind. Terrible screens, a crowd that doesn't pay attention to the show, and its surrounded be concrete walls so there is absolutely no breeze. The band wasted a great set on a crappy venue last year. Anyway, on a lighter note, I can't wait for the shows this summer. The Texas shows always have great energy.

They're still playing in Dallas, I don't think the crowd will be better ;-)

I'm stoked...release the dates already!!

[1adamsara0507]

I'm really hoping I get to go to another Dallas show this year.........05' and 06 were amazing. I actually love the Smirnoff Center for some reason...Oh, and BTW, we REALLY need another Arkansas show in Little Rock!!!

[marcdmbfan]

I swear I'm checking Ants 10x a day to see if dates have been released yet. Hopefully by March 1 we'll have them.

[seekhimfirst09]

I swear I'm checking Ants 10x a day to see if dates have been released yet. Hopefully by March 1 we'll have them.

I'm doing the same. Can't wait! :multi

[EvanTX]

Yeah I traded more than anything, and I think I have another account on ants but forgot the password and reverted back to this account.

[Evan_TX]

Got the old one back

[Holemandaddy]

Will probably be at Dallas again this year, hoping for an OK show this year so I don't have to drive as much.

[41antzmarching]

Another OK DMB show would be sweet, but probably wont happen until the new downtown Tulsa arena is finished next year!!! Not to many bands/performers are makin return trips to the Ford Center in OKC cause the acoustics are horrendous for concerts. In fact some concerts (ie- John Mayer) are reverting back to doing shows across the street at the much smaller (and older) Cox Convention Center (formely the Myriad). But DMB back in Oklahoma would be nice!!!!

[kevinmavs]

i think we will get 3 texas shows this year...woodlands, frisco, and dallas. if pizza hut park is already pretty much confirmed and you know they won't leave out the woodlands then i don't see why they would just not go to smirnoff. they used to play 3 shows in Texas all the time so who knows maybe pizza hut part is just taking the place of selma.

[dmbfd15]

i think we will get 3 texas shows this year...woodlands, frisco, and dallas. if pizza hut park is already pretty much confirmed and you know they won't leave out the woodlands then i don't see why they would just not go to smirnoff. they used to play 3 shows in Texas all the time so who knows maybe pizza hut part is just taking the place of selma.

now that would be sweet

[Mustang1]

They would not play Frisco and Dallas on the same tour. It's the same market.

[kevinmavs]

i understand but so was woodlands and selma...this pizza hut park thing could be an experiment.

[41antzmarching]

i understand but so was woodlands and selma...this pizza hut park thing could be an experiment.

pizza hut park will be a great experiment!!! it cant be worse than the last (3) venues they played in the Dallas area: Starplex, American Airlines arena, and Texas Stadium. AA isnt a bad venue, but DMB+summer= outdoor venue. and yes houston and san antonio are different markets. slim chance that they do show at starplex tear down stage set and drive less than 45 minutes to setup and play frisco

[kevinmavs]

so where else is everybody planning on going...that's not too far away excluding the texas shows

[nickcua]

i understand but so was woodlands and selma...this pizza hut park thing could be an experiment.

Woodlands and Selma are the same market???

Woodlands is near Houston and has a metropolitan population of over 5 million people.

Selma is near San Antonio with its own metro population of at least 2 million.

[kevinmavs]

i'm wrong...it's cool

[dmbfd15]

The mayor pro-tem sent out an e-mail to town citizens. The part of the email that we care about follows-



The venue is a soccer stadium that has a stage permanently built into one end. It's in Frisco, TX.

http://www.pizzahutpark.com

I think they'll release their concert list sometime in March.


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well your right, the first two of those were announced today and im definetly getting jimmy buffett tickets on monday when they go on sale :)

[dmbdreamingtree]

who knows...maybe they liked el paso and will offer up a night for us west texas folk who drive 1/2 across the US just to see a show.

i doubt it.

[justink]

i'm doing Woodlands, Frisco ( :wtf random, but probably a HUGE upgrade from Dallas venues) and any other Texas show they want to throw at us. and possibly New Orleans too! would love to make a return to that city for DMB!

and of course... the Texas Ants March to the Gorge: 2007!

-j

[dmbdreamingtree]

depending on the dates...woodlands/ gorge or shoreline.

maybe frisco...sounds pretty sweet.

[Zowee71]

Just like the Pizza Park, the Woodlands is saying beginning of October for this year's tour.

[dmbdreamingtree]

Just like the Pizza Park, the Woodlands is saying beginning of October for this year's tour.


where are you seeing this?

[Zowee71]

where are you seeing this?

A friend that works there told me.

[kevinmavs]

it does make sense...weather should be nice.

[marcdmbfan]

it does make sense...weather should be nice.

Did you get Rangers tickets today during the presale? I'll be up there opening weekend to see the Sox. :multi

[kevinmavs]

well i have season tickets and i can't wait for that weekend...i have to go home for Easter Sunday though so i'll miss that game but i'll be there friday and saturday night for sure

[marcdmbfan]

Oh. I totally forgot about easter sunday. Wow. That might be a problem. Oh well. I'm going since I already bought tickets. ;)

[HolyCow]

I am definitely at Woodlands and wherever the Dallas shows are.

With the huge turnout last year, and if it is a new venue, maybe a two night stand?

I can hope.

[kevinmavs]

i know the crew left a nice message on the setlist page about the dallas atmosphere...and they wouldn't have played that set for nothing...i'm hoping for 2 in Big D too...or frisco..wherever the hell the show is i'll be there

[Carlos]

look for the woodlands show to be Oct 5 (tentatively of course)

[marcdmbfan]

look for the woodlands show to be Oct 5 (tentatively of course)

So glad I'm going to Vegas to see them if it's going to be that long before the texas shows. Looking forward to seeing that am that new Pizza Hut Park in Frisco.

[Golfcartdriver8]

pizza hut park sounds cool too.
rascal flatts was really good there.
i hope they play woodlands-dallas on back to back nights again though, because my friend and i are planning on hitting up both of those................without missing school

[DollyLlama]

When's the right time to start up the "DMB is playing ACL" rumors this year?

[marcdmbfan]

How about we at least wait until the tour dates come out before starting ACL rumors? J/K I could care less since I doubt I'll go to ACL. Haven't made it to one yet.

[HolyCow]

look for the woodlands show to be Oct 5 (tentatively of course)
Dang, I gotta get to some others shows before that. Dallas will be the 4th or 6th then (most likely the 6th) if that's true.

[OneMoreDrink34]

I'm hitting up the tx shows. New orleans if they go, and a Virginia or NC show

[cpnowak]

Have the official dates/places been released yet? Summer's here.....:D

[marcdmbfan]

Have the official dates/places been released yet? Summer's here.....:D

Not yet. Still waiting...

[dmbfd15]

I hope that maybe the Texas dates have changed because that's my homecoming weekend...but if they didnt oh well DMB over homecoming :)

[GruvnDMBRiddims]

oh well DMB over homecoming :)

:thumbsup wise choice, my friend...

[melsrvec]

I'm hoping for a sanAntonio show.

[cpnowak]

I'm hoping for a sanAntonio show.

:thumbsup

[fsankh]

The Texas shows in '05 were the beginning of a tradition where I meet up with an army buddy of mine in Big D (flying from Florida) every year and enjoy DMB. So I definitely plan on being there this year, as well! :D

[Mustang1]

9/21 The Woodlands
9/22 Dallas

[athousandyears]

Same as last year. I'm going to try to make both shows this year. Hopefully I can swing the Gorge, too.

[bmtoups]

Hello Texas! I'm going to fly to New Orleans and road trip to the Texas shows with my Mom! It's going to be a blast. I have not been to any of the Texas venues so I'm excited to add a new state and 2 new venues to my list.

[McBong]

count me in on these 2 shows for sure, still disappointed they left off Selma again, and Im also going to try and make it to the gorge this year. Can't wait for the end of August!

[1adamsara0507]

I'll be at the Smirnoff Center again for the 3rd year in a row. Wish they had come back to Arkansas, but I really like the Smirnoff Center. Can't wait!!

[Raven36]

whats this about leaving smirnoff behind? def says it on the official site!

hello old friends. cant wait for this yr. lets hope i can afford it. *eek* and can find someone to go with me. that is always the big issue!

[marcdmbfan]

Hello Texas! I'm going to fly to New Orleans and road trip to the Texas shows with my Mom! It's going to be a blast. I have not been to any of the Texas venues so I'm excited to add a new state and 2 new venues to my list.

Sounds good Toups! I'll be at both texas shows (as usual). We gotta meet up again. Vegas was too much fun! Woodlands is the better of the 2 venues. If you can stay at the Marriott Waterway attached to the Woodlands venue, I highly recommend it.

[McBong]

Hello Texas! I'm going to fly to New Orleans and road trip to the Texas shows with my Mom! It's going to be a blast. I have not been to any of the Texas venues so I'm excited to add a new state and 2 new venues to my list.

Im taking my mom with me to atleast one of the TX shows, she was with me at Fenway.

[HolyCow]

YES! Perfect times for me.

OU is at Tulsa that Friday night. Yay!

[BehindBlueyes16]

I'll definitely be hitting up both these shows! I'm moving back to Texas after 4 years at ND to start law school, it'll be the first time to go to a Texas show since the tour in 03! (I will miss Alpine though...) My problem now will be that I no longer have any DMB friends in Texas! Hopefully some of you ants will be able to help me there, especially if I end up going to both these shows solo.

[seekhimfirst09]

I'm there for sure!!! Both nights! Whoop!

[seekhimfirst09]

I've never been to Smirnoff Center...how is the lawn?

[rubrink]

DMB with opening act Robert Earl Keen? Man, this is like the quintessential show for Texas frat-boys :-D

Should be a blast...was hoping for something kinda close earlier in the tour to hit (like a OKC show or something), but I'll take it!

[fsankh]

Toyota Park (1st Time for All!) >> Star Lake (only one 1 night ) >> Deer Creek (1st Time!) >> Alpine Valley (1st Time!) >> The Gorge (2nd Time - Labor Day Weekend!) >> Gainesville (1st Time!) >> Tampa (In my Own Backyard!) >> WPB (One of my favorite Stops) >> Woodlands (Tradition!) >> Dallas (Tradition, Too)!

:multi :bounce :multi :bounce :multi :bounce

[BehindBlueyes16]

DMB with opening act Robert Earl Keen? Man, this is like the quintessential show for Texas frat-boys :-D

Should be a blast...was hoping for something kinda close earlier in the tour to hit (like a OKC show or something), but I'll take it!

Wow, I love REK.... where did you see/hear that he's opening??

edit: whoops, answered my own question! :o

[rubrink]

:-) On the website...actually there are no real big name openers, it doesnt seem

I love Robert Earl too...could make it a fun concert

Well, I guess with ACL Fest being 9/14-9/16, we can assume DMB won't be headining any nights :-(

[bmtoups]

both of the venues are amphitheaters right?

[BehindBlueyes16]

:-) On the website...actually there are no real big name openers, it doesnt seem

I love Robert Earl too...could make it a fun concert

Well, I guess with ACL Fest being 9/14-9/16, we can assume DMB won't be headining any nights :-(

Damn I hadn't thought of that, thats too bad though. Although you better believe I will still do my best to be at ACL too. I can't wait to come back to Texas! :D

[BehindBlueyes16]

both of the venues are amphitheaters right?

I've never been to Smirnoff, but the Woodlands is... I think its a great venue, and every DMB show I've seen there has been excellent.

[bmtoups]

I've never been to Smirnoff, but the Woodlands is... I think its a great venue, and every DMB show I've seen there has been excellent.

I know someone that's been to woodlands and she loves it. I'm only going cuz there are less Cali shows than usual and my Mom has been wanting to go to another show but NOLA never gets one. So, I figure I'll fly home, get Mom and her car and road trip to Texas. :D

[rubrink]

:-) Never been to ACL Fest, but I decided to make this be the year that I finally decide to do it

And yes, both venues are amphitheaters...the Woodlands is a primo one. The one in Dallas is meh, but the show last year was sponge-worthy.

[bmtoups]

:-) Never been to ACL Fest, but I decided to make this be the year that I finally decide to do it

And yes, both venues are amphitheaters...the Woodlands is a primo one. The one in Dallas is meh, but the show last year was sponge-worthy.

Sweet. I should go back and look at sets. I never ever thought I'd hit up shows in Texas. But theres a first for everything.

[BehindBlueyes16]

I know someone that's been to woodlands and she loves it. I'm only going cuz there are less Cali shows than usual and my Mom has been wanting to go to another show but NOLA never gets one. So, I figure I'll fly home, get Mom and her car and road trip to Texas. :D

Nice plan! I'll most likely be in Dallas or Austin next year, so I'll be road-tripping in myself. I grew up in Houston though, so I've seen a ton of shows at the Woodlands, I have lots of good memories there. My one complaint is the lack of good tailgating (or at least when I used to go.. it has been a while). I've been going to Alpine shows the last few years and couldn't believe how fun the pre-show "activities" there were!

[BehindBlueyes16]

Sweet. I should go back and look at sets. I never ever thought I'd hit up shows in Texas. But theres a first for everything.

http://www.antsmarching.org/tour/ViewShow.php?ShowID=3126

My first DMB show, at the Woodlands. It hooked me for good!

[bmtoups]

http://www.antsmarching.org/tour/ViewShow.php?ShowID=3126

My first DMB show, at the Woodlands. It hooked me for good!

yeah, that's sweet! 41, Pig, Jimi, LIOG... all favorites!

[dmbfd15]

yes this makes me happy...not the weekend of homecoming like originally thought :] im goin to this show and the phoenix show...no woodlands because of football though :[

[1adamsara0507]

For all of you Dallas people..............Im thinking of joining the WH tonight just in hopes to maybe score some get tix. For those of you in the WH, do you generally get good seats for the Smirnoff Center? I've always used TM or ebay to get mine, and usually get center section 200 seating, which is usually fine with me, but I was wanting better if at all possible........

[KnightofShadows]

Hopefully I can get a ticket to the Dallas show. It will be my first DMB concert, so :multi Now if I can get my friend to go along with me.

[HolyCow]

Hopefully I can get a ticket to the Dallas show. It will be my first DMB concert, so :multi Now if I can get my friend to go along with me.
Go by yourself if you have to.

You can't miss your chance to see DMB. It is like nothing you have ever experienced.

[dmbdreamingtree]

where is everyone planning to go this year?

[jammin2theday]

Hey, anyone have any info as to why the boys have not gone to San Antonio/Selma for two years now? It just seems odd to me. I really liked the selma and 2 nighter Woodlands combo alot better.

[jyt41]

For all of you Dallas people..............Im thinking of joining the WH tonight just in hopes to maybe score some get tix. For those of you in the WH, do you generally get good seats for the Smirnoff Center? I've always used TM or ebay to get mine, and usually get center section 200 seating, which is usually fine with me, but I was wanting better if at all possible........

Not if your just joining....you'll get something in the 200s.....i've been a member for about 4 years, and i get all my tickets off the message boards, there are usually plenty for sale on there come about 1-2 months before the show...that's the only reason i stay in WH.:cool

[kevinmavs]

i live and go to school in denton so i'm driving down to houston and staying with my buddy who lives there and then we're getting up early and tracking back up to smirnoff. can't wait.

[primus74]

Well, the Hartford dates fell on the only weekend that I couldn't make it since I have a friend getting married in Vegas that weekend. It looks like I'll be heading back to Texas this year. I loved the Woodlands last year. My room is already booked at the Marriott.

[HolyCow]

Not if your just joining....you'll get something in the 200s.....i've been a member for about 4 years, and i get all my tickets off the message boards, there are usually plenty for sale on there come about 1-2 months before the show...that's the only reason i stay in WH.:cool


Hey, man what's up?

Looking forward to Dallas to again. :thumbsup

[bmtoups]

Anyone with suggestions for hotels? Also, do y'all do an Ants meet up in the lots before the shows?

[HolyCow]

where is everyone planning to go this year?
Just Dallas, Woodlands and Sandstone I think.

I'd love to hit another. Hopefully they announce a few more dates later on.

[HolyCow]

Anyone with suggestions for hotels? Also, do y'all do an Ants meet up in the lots before the shows?
Are you looking Dallas or Woodlands?

If Woodlands, they have a ton of great hotels right smack dab by the venue. Within walking distance.

Last year, I stayed about 10 minutes away close to the interstate. I parked in the movie parking garage for free. It worked out really well. And the Woodlands has no tailgating, except for small gathering in the parking garages.

[bmtoups]

Are you looking Dallas or Woodlands?

If Woodlands, they have a ton of great hotels right smack dab by the venue. Within walking distance.

Last year, I stayed about 10 minutes away close to the interstate. I parked in the movie parking garage for free. It worked out really well. And the Woodlands has no tailgating, except for small gathering in the parking garages.

I'm going to do both actually. Thanks, good info. Bummer about the parking situation. I'll definately be looking for an Ants gathering pre-show. That's where half the fun is from what I've experienced.

[lucidswirl]

Whatever, I'm in of course. For those of you tailgating last year in Dallas, our pic is FINALLY up on the main page!

Heck ya. I think I am going to fly back for the Texas run. Really considering doing the Charlotte show since its 30 minutes from me but I dunno.

[lucidswirl]

Royce,

You noticed that REK is opening on the Texas run too right?

[marcdmbfan]

Anyone with suggestions for hotels? Also, do y'all do an Ants meet up in the lots before the shows?

Marriott Waterway for woodlands and Hyatt Regency in downtown dallas is where our group usually stays. There will be gatherings planned the closer we get to the shows. Both hotels I mentioned have bars that we've pregamed at in years past.

[bmtoups]

Marriott Waterway for woodlands and Hyatt Regency in downtown dallas is where our group usually stays. There will be gatherings planned the closer we get to the shows. Both hotels I mentioned have bars that we've pregamed at in years past.

Sweet! Thanks Mark. :thumbsup

[jyt41]

Hey, man what's up?

Looking forward to Dallas to again. :thumbsup

hey hey home slice...yep ready for it this year, i'm glad it's more towards the end of sept. might be a little more cooler at night and the wifey is willing to pay more for closer tix this year...but i'll try wh first like alwayz....btw...priceline is the shit for hotels.....hyatt for under 60.00 is way to awsome... for anyone looking for great deals, we'll be there...might just drive to houston and back the same day.

[GruvnDMBRiddims]

Well well... hopefully we'll have some cooler weather during the later part of September this year!!!

[bmtoups]

Well well... hopefully we'll have some cooler weather during the later part of September this year!!!

I never even thought about the weather. I don't handle humidity well. :lol

Seriously tho, what will it be like 3rd week of September?

[marcdmbfan]

I never even thought about the weather. I don't handle humidity well. :lol

Seriously tho, what will it be like 3rd week of September?

Probably hot as balls. :evil But hey. It's texas. Would you expect anything less? :lol

[ExistenceNow]

So check this out. I'm getting married on September 15. I just talked to my fiance and we decided we're going to do a DMB honeymoon. We're going to get to The Woodlands on Wednesday, stay Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday night at the Mariott Waterway, then stay Saturday and Sunday night in nice hotel in Dallas. I'm fucking stoked!

[bmtoups]

Probably hot as balls. :evil But hey. It's texas. Would you expect anything less? :lol

Damn. Once I moved away from New Orleans I swore I would never subject myself to humidity and I've done a good job in 13 years of avoiding. Oh well, for DMB I'd do anything!

[Mustang1]

Hey, anyone have any info as to why the boys have not gone to San Antonio/Selma for two years now? It just seems odd to me. I really liked the selma and 2 nighter Woodlands combo alot better.

too many unsold tickets

[Mustang1]

I never even thought about the weather. I don't handle humidity well. :lol

Seriously tho, what will it be like 3rd week of September?

It's worse in August.

[Mustang1]

http://www.antsmarching.org/tour/ViewShow.php?ShowID=3126

My first DMB show, at the Woodlands. It hooked me for good!

That LIOG was unbelievable for sure.

[CUTiger41]

Not if your just joining....you'll get something in the 200s.....i've been a member for about 4 years, and i get all my tickets off the message boards, there are usually plenty for sale on there come about 1-2 months before the show...that's the only reason i stay in WH.:cool

I just did the same thing, so we'll see. I have a feeling I'll be getting 200's as well. Sucks, cause that means I'll have to pony up some big $$ for 100's or find some lucky soul here selling them for face. It's a crap shoot none the less.

[athousandyears]

So check this out. I'm getting married on September 15. I just talked to my fiance and we decided we're going to do a DMB honeymoon. We're going to get to The Woodlands on Wednesday, stay Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday night at the Mariott Waterway, then stay Saturday and Sunday night in nice hotel in Dallas. I'm fucking stoked!


I'm so excited for you guys! That sounds like an excellent honeymoon to me.

[BehindBlueyes16]

That LIOG was unbelievable for sure.

Without a doubt. It's the only time I've heard LIOG live, but I can't imagine I'd ever be lucky enough to hear another version as good as that one was!

[dmbdreamingtree]

So check this out. I'm getting married on September 15. I just talked to my fiance and we decided we're going to do a DMB honeymoon. We're going to get to The Woodlands on Wednesday, stay Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday night at the Mariott Waterway, then stay Saturday and Sunday night in nice hotel in Dallas. I'm fucking stoked!


congrats pal :thumbsup . Sounds like a great way to start a marriage...last summer tour me and my now fiance went to the two texas shows, and before the woodlands my fiance and i spent a day in galveston...i bought a nice suite that was on the ocean, i took her fishing, we ate sea food at night, had some good drinks, and after that i walked her along to shoreline, walked onto a stone bluff that reached into the ocean...we talked for a while and then i proposed...it was a good trip.

[TapNorris]

Hello all,

My fiance and I have decided to do a DMB honeymoon. We get married Sept. 2nd, but the band takes a break right after The Gorge, so we're going to delay our honeymoon until later in the month to maximize our DMB Road Trip. We're going to hopefully start in The Woodlands and then we'll hit the next 7 shows. But we're in unfamiliar venue territory....we're normally Bonner Springs, Alpine, Chicago venue people. I was hoping some of you would be kind enough to help with any info you can give about good places to stay close to the venue, tailgating or bars around the venue....info like that. It's not your typical honeymoon, but how often do you get to follow a band around for 12 days? Any help is appreciated.

Thanks!!

[athousandyears]

So check this out. I'm getting married on September 15. I just talked to my fiance and we decided we're going to do a DMB honeymoon. We're going to get to The Woodlands on Wednesday, stay Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday night at the Mariott Waterway, then stay Saturday and Sunday night in nice hotel in Dallas. I'm fucking stoked!

Hello all,

My fiance and I have decided to do a DMB honeymoon. We get married Sept. 2nd, but the band takes a break right after The Gorge, so we're going to delay our honeymoon until later in the month to maximize our DMB Road Trip. We're going to hopefully start in The Woodlands and then we'll hit the next 7 shows. But we're in unfamiliar venue territory....we're normally Bonner Springs, Alpine, Chicago venue people. I was hoping some of you would be kind enough to help with any info you can give about good places to stay close to the venue, tailgating or bars around the venue....info like that. It's not your typical honeymoon, but how often do you get to follow a band around for 12 days? Any help is appreciated.

Thanks!!


You all make me sick. :p

[TapNorris]

You all make me sick. :p


We're making a lot of our friends sick too.....with envy!!

[lucidswirl]

So check this out. I'm getting married on September 15. I just talked to my fiance and we decided we're going to do a DMB honeymoon. We're going to get to The Woodlands on Wednesday, stay Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday night at the Mariott Waterway, then stay Saturday and Sunday night in nice hotel in Dallas. I'm fucking stoked!

sweet! how is she doing anyways? cant wait to hit the texas run with you, her, kacz, and royce again.

prolly just get some NC tickets off of here. figure my dmb friends are in texas so go there. hate going to shows alone.

just found some good video of dave in england. whole show is up and the SDL is amazing.

http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=joolslee

[Raven36]

:-) On the website...actually there are no real big name openers, it doesnt seem

I love Robert Earl too...could make it a fun concert

Well, I guess with ACL Fest being 9/14-9/16, we can assume DMB won't be headining any nights :-(

sadness. ACL is already on my calendar and my secret wish has been that DMB or even dave might show up this yr. :(

[HolyCow]

I'm going to do both actually. Thanks, good info. Bummer about the parking situation. I'll definately be looking for an Ants gathering pre-show. That's where half the fun is from what I've experienced.
At Dallas last year we had a nice meetup of of about 10 Ants. it was a lot of fun.

Hopefully we can organize something for the Woodlands.

[HolyCow]

Royce,

You noticed that REK is opening on the Texas run too right?
:thumbsup

Of course. Local boy! Woo.

[bmtoups]

At Dallas last year we had a nice meetup of of about 10 Ants. it was a lot of fun.

Hopefully we can organize something for the Woodlands.

Sweet. I'll be there!

[Raven36]

Hello all,

My fiance and I have decided to do a DMB honeymoon. We get married Sept. 2nd, but the band takes a break right after The Gorge, so we're going to delay our honeymoon until later in the month to maximize our DMB Road Trip. We're going to hopefully start in The Woodlands and then we'll hit the next 7 shows. But we're in unfamiliar venue territory....we're normally Bonner Springs, Alpine, Chicago venue people. I was hoping some of you would be kind enough to help with any info you can give about good places to stay close to the venue, tailgating or bars around the venue....info like that. It's not your typical honeymoon, but how often do you get to follow a band around for 12 days? Any help is appreciated.

Thanks!!

So check this out. I'm getting married on September 15. I just talked to my fiance and we decided we're going to do a DMB honeymoon. We're going to get to The Woodlands on Wednesday, stay Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday night at the Mariott Waterway, then stay Saturday and Sunday night in nice hotel in Dallas. I'm fucking stoked!


thats really cool. :thumbsup ive actually always thought that that would be a cool thing to do if you both enjoyed the band.

[dmb8]

Sweet. I'll be there!


Hell Yeah..... Def going to be a great time :monkey

[bmtoups]

Hell Yeah..... Def going to be a great time :monkey

Oh yeah!!! Never done any of the Texas shows. Momma Toups is excited to hit up a couple of shows too. She hasn't been since Jazz Fest last year.

[dmb8]

Oh yeah!!! Never done any of the Texas shows. Momma Toups is excited to hit up a couple of shows too. She hasn't been since Jazz Fest last year.

Smirnoff is actually better than I anticipated from the 06' gig :thumbsup (great show) Look forward to some familiar faces indeed :monkey :monkey

[lucidswirl]

Smirnoff is actually better than I anticipated from the 06' gig :thumbsup (great show) Look forward to some familiar faces indeed :monkey :monkey

Ya and security didnt frisk for cameras either.

[jyt41]

Ya and security didnt frisk for cameras either.

hell yeah that was the best part about it.....looking to take some more great pix this year.

[Mustang1]

Smirnoff is actually better than I anticipated from the 06' gig :thumbsup (great show) Look forward to some familiar faces indeed

It's just in a shady part of Dallas. Other than that it's all good.

[dmbdreamingtree]

is anyone requesting tickets today?

[dmbdreamingtree]

just requested two for the woods and two for dallas...well see how that goes.

[1adamsara0507]

Ya and security didnt frisk for cameras either.

How early did ya'll get there? We got there right when gates opened and they were really checking for cameras, making some people take them back to their cars. I'm wanting to take a digital camera this year, so are there any secrets of getting them in?

Also, I joined the WH today and I'm requesting Dallas tonight. Hope I have a halfway good chance of getting some good tix!

[lucidswirl]

How early did ya'll get there? We got there right when gates opened and they were really checking for cameras, making some people take them back to their cars. I'm wanting to take a digital camera this year, so are there any secrets of getting them in?

Also, I joined the WH today and I'm requesting Dallas tonight. Hope I have a halfway good chance of getting some good tix!

i know royce just used the strap and looped it through the hole in the boxer shorts so it just dangled. they didnt even check me.

as for the woodlands i hid it in the crack of my ass and they made me lift my shirt etc. the deputy working there sucked ass too. he gave me and kacz a hard time and wasnt going to let us take hte gear in. he said the stand was a weapon.

i wanted to say "what about the weed and fire emitting objects"

[Golfcartdriver8]

dallas was a sick show last year

[kevinmavs]

that opening run was INSANE. i requested 4 for dallas and 2 for the woodlands today.....fingers crossed

[dmbfd15]

that opening run was INSANE. i requested 4 for dallas and 2 for the woodlands today.....fingers crossed

you can request more than 2?

[HolyCow]

i know royce just used the strap and looped it through the hole in the boxer shorts so it just dangled. they didnt even check me.

as for the woodlands i hid it in the crack of my ass and they made me lift my shirt etc. the deputy working there sucked ass too. he gave me and kacz a hard time and wasnt going to let us take hte gear in. he said the stand was a weapon.

i wanted to say "what about the weed and fire emitting objects"

:thumbsup
Yep. Got in with no sweat.

[Raven36]

dallas was a sick show last year


:thumbsup

on the car ride up to dallas with my friend i was like "wouldnt it be awesome if they played song that jane likes?" and she quickly replied "dont be ridiculous."

:D

LIOG... pig... BOWA opener... ugh! amazing!

whats this about requesting tix? is this for warehouse members?

[rubrink]

Man

i havent caught Robert Earl Keen in YEARS. Should make it a great show

Speaking of which, you can request 4 tix for dallas?

[rubrink]

:thumbsup

on the car ride up to dallas with my friend i was like "wouldnt it be awesome if they played song that jane likes?" and she quickly replied "dont be ridiculous."

:D

LIOG... pig... BOWA opener... ugh! amazing!

whats this about requesting tix? is this for warehouse members?

Man...that opening 5-songer last year was the best I've ever seen I think. BOWA, Jane, Say Goodbye, Pig, LIOG.

Made my life complete ;-) The rest of the show fell, but I didnt care. Told my wife they could get off the stage and I'd go home happy :-D

[Raven36]

^ oh it didnt fall for me. im not too picky. and after that 5 song string i was just... on cloud nine.

i know a lot of people got frustrated with dreamgirl, bayou and break free. dreamgirl was kinda bleh for me but i really really enjoyed break free. i liked rashawn's part on it and bayou for me is fun live.

in any case, the show was a great show. im glad i was able to go cuz i wasnt going to be able to at first.

[Mustang1]

you can request more than 2?

no, he must have someone else requesting the 2nd pair

[snow1868]

I'll be in Dallas this year. Plus, I'm also thinking about going to KC in August. Should be a good summer/fall for DMB.

[cpnowak]

congrats to all of the DMB honeymooners! That's really cool! :thumbsup

We requested our tix for both shows. If you're staying at the Marriott Waterway you've got to reserve your room early. They always book up.

Can't wait! Still disappointed about no Selma. Does anybody really know why they've abandoned us?

[marcdmbfan]

Still disappointed about no Selma. Does anybody really know why they've abandoned us?

I've heard poor tickets sales in the past few years. Also, since this tour is short to begin with I kinda knew selma wouldn't make the cut. I think we're lucky to still get two shows in texas. Friday and saturday is also nice.

[athousandyears]

I've heard poor tickets sales in the past few years. Also, since this tour is short to begin with I kinda knew selma wouldn't make the cut. I think we're lucky to still get two shows in texas. Friday and saturday is also nice.

Yes it is. I would have a lot harder time going if the shows weren't on the weekend.

[bmtoups]

Yes it is. I would have a lot harder time going if the shows weren't on the weekend.

I wish all shows were on weekends only. During the week is tough when you have a 9to5 job.

[ExistenceNow]

To those of you asking about meeting places for the Woodlands, some of us met up at the Marriott bar last year, since you can't tailgate anywhere. Beers weren't as expensive as one might expect. Anyway, only a small group of us met up there (I think some of the other Ants not being 21 at the time hindered a larger gathering).
I think that's going to be the best bet for this year.

[marcdmbfan]

To those of you asking about meeting places for the Woodlands, some of us met up at the Marriott bar last year, since you can't tailgate anywhere. Beers weren't as expensive as one might expect. Anyway, only a small group of us met up there (I think some of the other Ants not being 21 at the time hindered a larger gathering).
I think that's going to be the best bet for this year.

I 2nd this as the best option. Even if you're not staying at this hotel you can park in their garage and walk to the show via the upstairs skywalk. :thumbsup

[kevinmavs]

i dont' know about the Woodlands but the last 2 years in dallas have been amazing shows

2005: granny, R and R, Bartender, Debut of Everybody Wake Up, and AB Intro when it was in it's prime, Ants, Rapunzel Encore Closer

2006: The opening run, What You Are in the encore

i'm not sure if i can wait 6 months....good thing the Rangers start Monday night that should hold me over for a little while.

[dmbfd15]

sammy sosa is gonna take us to the world series :)

[lucidswirl]

sammy sosa is gonna take us to the world series :)


ya right. we wont make it until we get pitching. the closest the rangers ever had to a good lineup was in hte early 90s with bobby witt, kenny rodgers, nolan, kevin brown etc. and then we had a badass closer whome i can not remember his name. maybe they didnt have a closer. hmmm. anyways i would love to see the rangers go but well just have to see.

by god we have michael young though!

[lucidswirl]

To those of you asking about meeting places for the Woodlands, some of us met up at the Marriott bar last year, since you can't tailgate anywhere. Beers weren't as expensive as one might expect. Anyway, only a small group of us met up there (I think some of the other Ants not being 21 at the time hindered a larger gathering).
I think that's going to be the best bet for this year.

ya and they put on the central park dvd too. except you couldnt hear it lol.

[lucidswirl]

i really actually dig bouyou because of boyds big solo. i am a big fan of the violin/fiddle though.

breakfree is amazing though. just the energy in it. i am probably a minority from what i can tell but i agree with you. rashawn owns that song.

why do people not dig those?

^ oh it didnt fall for me. im not too picky. and after that 5 song string i was just... on cloud nine.

i know a lot of people got frustrated with dreamgirl, bayou and break free. dreamgirl was kinda bleh for me but i really really enjoyed break free. i liked rashawn's part on it and bayou for me is fun live.

in any case, the show was a great show. im glad i was able to go cuz i wasnt going to be able to at first.

[Raven36]

i really actually dig bouyou because of boyds big solo. i am a big fan of the violin/fiddle though.

breakfree is amazing though. just the energy in it. i am probably a minority from what i can tell but i agree with you. rashawn owns that song.

why do people not dig those?

i dont know! i dont get it! especially break free. i love it. i love that song. its another DMB song that i can just really get into and jam/dance to.

[lucidswirl]

i dont know! i dont get it! especially break free. i love it. i love that song. its another DMB song that i can just really get into and jam/dance to.

I am really interested to see how Break Free sounds on the the album, if they even include it.

[dmbfd15]

ya right. we wont make it until we get pitching. the closest the rangers ever had to a good lineup was in hte early 90s with bobby witt, kenny rodgers, nolan, kevin brown etc. and then we had a badass closer whome i can not remember his name. maybe they didnt have a closer. hmmm. anyways i would love to see the rangers go but well just have to see.

by god we have michael young though!


yep every year we play well at the beginning usually in 1st in the Al West at the All Star Break...then 2 weeks later we are like 23 1/2 games out

[kevinmavs]

well now that prick showalter is gone... he would just sit there and say nothing during the august losing streaks....i don't think ronny wash is gonna let that happen.

and mccarthy reminds me of a young kevin brown....millwood and witt have comparisons.....padilla is the closest thing we have to nolan ryan...and who knows what tejada and wright will do.

thing is this team is gonna be good...they refuse to be bad...it's just that the AL is so friggen tough

[kevinmavs]

i think breakfree is awesome....and people mouth bayou but they are still jammin and groovin when it's played live so that's kind of hypocritical....although the album version SUCKED.

dreamgirl is the only time at a DMB show where i've gone DAMN IT....and that's wrong of me

[maw4bc]

are they ever going to stop raising ticket prices?!?!?!?!?!?!? 150 for two tickets???? Bullshit

[Mustang1]

are they ever going to stop raising ticket prices?!?!?!?!?!?!? 150 for two tickets???? Bullshit

actually quite reasonable compared to other artists of their stature

[Raven36]

^ i am a little ticked at the prices. at this stage in my life i just dont have the funds for this. my money is saved for food and toothpaste. needless to say im going to try to go. but it is a bit ircksome. in the early days their main crowd was college kids with limited funds. now it is getting to be an older crowd and they are more successful so i understand the raise in pricing... but they still have a good college crowd base... and younger.

[HolyCow]

^ i am a little ticked at the prices. at this stage in my life i just dont have the funds for this. my money is saved for food and toothpaste. needless to say im going to try to go. but it is a bit ircksome. in the early days their main crowd was college kids with limited funds. now it is getting to be an older crowd and they are more successful so i understand the raise in pricing... but they still have a good college crowd base... and younger.

:thumbsup

Two years ago, two tickets from ticketmaster was $118. Including a service fee.

I understand prices go up, but it is making it hard for me to afford it... especially when I have to buy two tickets everytime instead of one...

[Raven36]

^ wow... 118 to 150 in 2 yrs. eek.

you mean you HAVE to buy two? or are you just refering to bringing someone....

[anothertime]

How have everyone's ticket requests through the Warehouse been in the past years for these shows? I'm really not fond of paying $250 to go to two shows and not having any idea where I'm sitting, and have a chance of doing better with TM.

[marcdmbfan]

How have everyone's ticket requests through the Warehouse been in the past years for these shows? I'm really not fond of paying $250 to go to two shows and not having any idea where I'm sitting, and have a chance of doing better with TM.

When did you join?

[dmbdreamingtree]

:thumbsup

Two years ago, two tickets from ticketmaster was $118. Including a service fee.

I understand prices go up, but it is making it hard for me to afford it... especially when I have to buy two tickets everytime instead of one...


Honestly it is getting wild. Two shows for me is hitting me at $300, plus the drive from el paso to houston/dallas, back to El Paso...food and hotel...a little too much for me, but for some reason i choose to face the debt for dMb.

they should have a college lottery...where say, 100 tickets for each show are specially priced for college students. they make you enter your .edu email and student ID number to enter the lottery...and tickets cost maybe 45 dollars for reserved and $30 for lawn....they throw all the names in a pot and pick the lucky 100 students that get the price reduction.

[Mustang1]

it does kind of suck that you have to buy tickets 5-6 months ahead of time

[Mustang1]

When did you join?

No D&T Boston show for you?

[marcdmbfan]

No D&T Boston show for you?

No. I wanted to go but I couldn't pull any decent seats. I'm waiting for my UMASS seat assignments from the wh. If they are good I might be willing to spring the cash for a flight. ;)

[Mustang1]

No. I wanted to go but I couldn't pull any decent seats. I'm waiting for my UMASS seat assignments from the wh. If they are good I might be willing to spring the cash for a flight. ;)

I'm doing the Wang show Fri and Sox/Yanks Saturday.

[marcdmbfan]

I'm doing the Wang show Fri and Sox/Yanks Saturday.

Awesome! What kinda seats did you get for the boston show and the game? I would definitely go to one of the games if I make the trip.

[Jimi47]

Anyone notice that the ticket price does NOT include parking? I can't remember about The Woodlands, but I know Dallas had parking included last year.

[1adamsara0507]

I got my request in for Dallas (1st year member), but I think I'm gonna order some tix on TM or ebay just be be safe.

[Mustang1]

Anyone notice that the ticket price does NOT include parking? I can't remember about The Woodlands, but I know Dallas had parking included last year.

The Woodlands has parking included unless you want to use the garage.

[Mustang1]

I got my request in for Dallas (1st year member), but I think I'm gonna order some tix on TM or ebay just be be safe.

Did you do reserved only?

[Mustang1]

Awesome! What kinda seats did you get for the boston show and the game? I would definitely go to one of the games if I make the trip.

For the show I am orch row W---can't remember on fenway

[marcdmbfan]

For the show I am orch row W---can't remember on fenway

Damn. I'm so tempted to just say fuck it and go. Found a fare for $234 non stop on continental. I'm waiting on a friend to let me know if she'll buddy up with me to cut down on expenses.

[athousandyears]

Anyone notice that the ticket price does NOT include parking? I can't remember about The Woodlands, but I know Dallas had parking included last year.

I know that the past two years there has been free parking at Dallas. They offer you VIP parking as you are pulling in gate for $20, but it's not that much better than the free parking.

[1adamsara0507]

Did you do reserved only?

yeah, i wont sit on the lawn. especially after looking at the dallas lawn last year, there was trash and passed out people everywhere

[Mustang1]

yeah, i wont sit on the lawn. especially after looking at the dallas lawn last year, there was trash and passed out people everywhere

that's good since you will know if you are confirmed before public on-sale

[DerekDenman]

I requested two for Dallas and two for the Woodlands. also requested 3 nights at the gorge + camping. $881 going to the warehouse. I am up for tailgating in dallas and the woodlands.


Is anyone camping in the Woodlands before heading to Dallas?

[Mustang1]

The Woodlands isn't really a camping-type scene.

[Mustang1]

and they frown on tailgating so hit up the marriott bar or market st beforehand

[geoffc]

Can someone who's been to the Woodlands venue give me some feedback? With no CO dates scheduled I'm looking to travel, and there's a college football game of interest to me the following day down there so I might make a trip of it.

Is it outdoor? How big? Anything special about it??

[DerekDenman]

and they frown on tailgating so hit up the marriott bar or market st beforehand


No tailgating? Is the marriott the closest hotel to the venue?

[jermtheworm]

the venue itself at the woodlands is very nice but pre concert activities are very difficult. the marriott is within walking distance to the venue. went there last year, not going back this year.

[marcdmbfan]

No tailgating? Is the marriott the closest hotel to the venue?

The Marriott Waterway is attached to the venue. There's a skywalk upstairs that you walk to get to the venue. Very nice hotel. I try to stay there for all Woodlands shows. :thumbsup

[seekhimfirst09]

The Woodlands Pavillion doesn't really have much parking of its own. I usually just park a the Woodlands Mall which is right by the Pavillion and just walk from there. Its a really nice place, and theres not a bad seat in the house unless you show up late and are way back in the lawn. I have sat in the lawn every time i've been (5 times) and its always a good time, just bring a blanket or soemthing to makr you territory.

[Golfcartdriver8]

hey does anyone know when tickets are going on sale on TM and for how much?

i cant seem to find it.

[Raven36]

^april 22 i believe.

[marcdmbfan]

On Sale Apr 21 2007 10:00AM (local time)

[Raven36]

^ correct.

[McBong]

Hi all, I had a question for the gathering at the marriot waterway, i would be 18 by the time it comes :hump would they allow me in there or is an 21 or over only type place, i know i wont be able to buy beers ;) but will they allow to be to just chill with the rest of yall?

[Golfcartdriver8]

On Sale Apr 21 2007 10:00AM (local time)

thanks!

[Mustang1]

Hi all, I had a question for the gathering at the marriot waterway, i would be 18 by the time it comes :hump would they allow me in there or is an 21 or over only type place, i know i wont be able to buy beers ;) but will they allow to be to just chill with the rest of yall?

I don't remember anyone checking IDs except when ordering drinks so I think you would be ok.

[dmb_UK]

Greets from the UK, I'll be down at the Woodlands with y'all

Can't wait :) :monkey

[ExistenceNow]

Hi all, I had a question for the gathering at the marriot waterway, i would be 18 by the time it comes :hump would they allow me in there or is an 21 or over only type place, i know i wont be able to buy beers ;) but will they allow to be to just chill with the rest of yall?

No one in my group got carded for anything last year. They DEFINITELY don't card you just for coming in the bar. Ordering drinks may depend on the waiter/waitress you get.

[innertube]

woodlands in September.....

it will be cooler.........and it will be dark when DMB hits the stage!!

[dmbfd15]

When do we found out from the Warehouse what are seats are for the requests..

[fsankh]

:evil :bounce :multi :monkey :lol :eek

I can't wait!

This is all for now! :p

If we get anything like the first five in Dallas last year, we will be set!

I'm still in awe over that piece of nostalgia! :D

[HolyCow]

When do we found out from the Warehouse what are seats are for the requests..
That is the best part. It will be cool. It was tough to enjoy the first half of the show last year because I was sweating for effing much.

[nadia]

How's it going, Texas fans?? I'll be joining your crew in a few months. I'm moving from Ohio to San Antonio. Hopefully I can make it to the Dallas show, any others TBA. Thought I'd say hi. If anyone is from San Antonio & wants to give me a heads up on apartments, etc., I'd appreciate it. Thanks!
Nadia

[fsankh]

That is the best part. It will be cool. It was tough to enjoy the first half of the show last year because I was sweating for effing much.

Underarmor (on sale of course - so buy them now before the summer hits) works wonders at the DMB shows :thumbsup

[McBong]

How's it going, Texas fans?? I'll be joining your crew in a few months. I'm moving from Ohio to San Antonio. Hopefully I can make it to the Dallas show, any others TBA. Thought I'd say hi. If anyone is from San Antonio & wants to give me a heads up on apartments, etc., I'd appreciate it. Thanks!
Nadia

nice we get another San Antonio Ant... Im from San Antonio, as for apartments, im not sure, havent looked, still living with the parents then of to a dorm. If you have any other questions let me know and see if i can help. :thumbsup

[snapmcd]

We'll be back in Dallas and Houston as always--I hope all you nice folks that are optimistic about it being cool are right!

[jdunndmb]

before i make one, anyone know if there's a thread dedicated soley to starplex or smirnoff or whatever it's name is this year?

[cpnowak]

before i make one, anyone know if there's a thread dedicated soley to starplex or smirnoff or whatever it's name is this year?

Every year we usually just have one Texas thread because there's not enough discussion to have several threads going. But I don't officially know if there is another thread.

[nadia]

nice we get another San Antonio Ant... Im from San Antonio, as for apartments, im not sure, havent looked, still living with the parents then of to a dorm. If you have any other questions let me know and see if i can help. :thumbsup

Sounds good, thanks. I'm going there in a couple weeks for a few days to look around. Something close to the health sciences center, but not too close. I'll officially be there in June.

[McBong]

Sounds good, thanks. I'm going there in a couple weeks for a few days to look around. Something close to the health sciences center, but not too close. I'll officially be there in June.

i take it UT Health Science center, my teacher works there... :thumbsup

[Mustang1]

Woodlands, not Woodlawns :shrug

[TapNorris]

I've got a Smirnoff question(s).....What's the parking like around Fair Park? Plenty of spaces or do we need to get there pretty early? Traffic bad getting in and out?

[pfaffy41]

Hello everyone, I'm looking to add some shows to my list this summer.. I was originally supposed to go to the gorge, but that fell through, anyway, I my grandparents live in Saginaw, not that any of you have heard of it, but it's pretty close to Ft. Worth, so I was thinking about maybe going to visit and going to see a show, or maybe both of them, and I have a couple of questions...

which is a better place to see the boys, Dallas or Houston? and if i"m thinking of going to both does anyone no how long the drive is from Dallas to Houston?

any opinions would be greatly appreciated :thumbsup

[marcdmbfan]

which is a better place to see the boys, Dallas or Houston? and if i"m thinking of going to both does anyone no how long the drive is from Dallas to Houston?


Woodlands is the better of the 2 venues. The drive is between 3-3.5 hours. All interstate so it can be done in 3 easily. :)

[pfaffy41]

Woodlands is the better of the 2 venues. The drive is between 3-3.5 hours. All interstate so it can be done in 3 easily. :)

thanks for the helpful info! :thumbsup

[DerekDenman]

I've got a Smirnoff question(s).....What's the parking like around Fair Park? Plenty of spaces or do we need to get there pretty early? Traffic bad getting in and out?


Traffic is bad if you are coming from the north. Not just with DMB. All the concerts i have been to at Smirnoff have had horrible traffic coming and going. There is pleny of parking but the later you get there the longer you have to walk.

[DerekDenman]

Hello everyone, I'm looking to add some shows to my list this summer.. I was originally supposed to go to the gorge, but that fell through, anyway, I my grandparents live in Saginaw, not that any of you have heard of it, but it's pretty close to Ft. Worth, so I was thinking about maybe going to visit and going to see a show, or maybe both of them, and I have a couple of questions...

which is a better place to see the boys, Dallas or Houston? and if i"m thinking of going to both does anyone no how long the drive is from Dallas to Houston?

any opinions would be greatly appreciated :thumbsup


I have never been to the woodlands but I have been told its nicer then Dallas. I am gonna do both this year because it is Friday/Saturday and I only have to take a day off work. Its about a 4 hour drive from North Dallas. It also give me a go chance to take a detour to Shiner, TX.

[Mustang1]

I have never been to the woodlands but I have been told its nicer then Dallas. I am gonna do both this year because it is Friday/Saturday and I only have to take a day off work. Its about a 4 hour drive from North Dallas. It also give me a go chance to take a detour to Shiner, TX.

I think every other venue I've been to is nicer than Smirnoff except for maybe Darien. But once the show starts none of that matters.

[rubrink]

I actually prefer Smirnoff to the San Antonio venue, but the Woodlands is sooo much nicer. I havent seen them in the Woodlands in a while unfortunately :-(

I think it's really easy to get into Smirnoff, I've never dealt with too much traffic, and there's always plenty of parking. Of course, like they said, it's quite the blah, unimpressive venue

[HolyCow]

I've got a Smirnoff question(s).....What's the parking like around Fair Park? Plenty of spaces or do we need to get there pretty early? Traffic bad getting in and out?
Plenty of spaces from my experiences there.

[dmbfd15]

Hello everyone, I'm looking to add some shows to my list this summer.. I was originally supposed to go to the gorge, but that fell through, anyway, I my grandparents live in Saginaw, not that any of you have heard of it, but it's pretty close to Ft. Worth, so I was thinking about maybe going to visit and going to see a show, or maybe both of them, and I have a couple of questions...

which is a better place to see the boys, Dallas or Houston? and if i"m thinking of going to both does anyone no how long the drive is from Dallas to Houston?

any opinions would be greatly appreciated :thumbsup


like everyone else has said houston is a better venue but dallas is always a better show ;)

[BehindBlueyes16]

I have never been to the woodlands but I have been told its nicer then Dallas. I am gonna do both this year because it is Friday/Saturday and I only have to take a day off work. Its about a 4 hour drive from North Dallas. It also give me a go chance to take a detour to Shiner, TX.

Now that sounds like a fantastic idea!

[kevinmavs]

dallas definitely has historically had the better show. i live in denton so me and my best friend are driving down to the woodlands and coming back up to dallas the next day. my first time at the woodlands.

my parents who are huge dmb fans are going to the dallas show so we'll be with them for the dallas show...which is not like embarrassing to me though cuz my parents are pretty awesome. and they offered to buy our dallas tix. we're on our own for the woodlands though.

just curious...how busy of an area is it at the woodlands...i mean is it a nice area or is it kind of shady. i just wanna make it back to dallas the next day is there anything like that, that i should worry about?

[marcdmbfan]

just curious...how busy of an area is it at the woodlands...i mean is it a nice area or is it kind of shady. i just wanna make it back to dallas the next day is there anything like that, that i should worry about?

The Woodlands is a very nice and affluent area. Nothing to worry about.

[melsrvec]

http://www.antsmarching.org/tour/ViewShow.php?ShowID=3126

My first DMB show, at the Woodlands. It hooked me for good!

hey, that was my first Woodlands show. I was in fifth row. Amazing.

:)

[littlecory16]

Pending if the bills have a home game (the scheduale comes out tomorrow I guess) I will be visiting my cousin and maybe going to the dallas show. I have been in warehouse since summer of 02, does anyone know how close that will get me? Does anyone request tickets that has been a member since I have? Any help is greatly appreciated.

[melsrvec]

dallas definitely has historically had the better show. i live in denton so me and my best friend are driving down to the woodlands and coming back up to dallas the next day. my first time at the woodlands.

my parents who are huge dmb fans are going to the dallas show so we'll be with them for the dallas show...which is not like embarrassing to me though cuz my parents are pretty awesome. and they offered to buy our dallas tix. we're on our own for the woodlands though.

just curious...how busy of an area is it at the woodlands...i mean is it a nice area or is it kind of shady. i just wanna make it back to dallas the next day is there anything like that, that i should worry about?


Hey,

I went to UNT. Denton's a nice place. I'd much rather go to the Woodlands than Starplex. To me there's a much better vibe there than Starplex (or whatever they're calling it this month). Not that it matters, but the Woodlands is in a much nice area. Nice tall trees, park vibe, etc.

Oh yeah. The Mavs will be losing to the Spurs in the Conference finals.

:)

[melsrvec]

Now that sounds like a fantastic idea!

Ants Side trip to Shiner??? Sounds fun

FYI The brewery is closed on weekends.

Hey, my brother's a senior at ND. Going up to graduation in a month or so. Should be fun.

Matt

[rubrink]

Sooo...any chance for ACL Fest? :-(

[TapNorris]

Pending if the bills have a home game (the scheduale comes out tomorrow I guess) I will be visiting my cousin and maybe going to the dallas show. I have been in warehouse since summer of 02, does anyone know how close that will get me? Does anyone request tickets that has been a member since I have? Any help is greatly appreciated.


I've been in the WH since '00 and last summer I started to get seats in the first 10 to 15 rows.....off to the sides though.

[nicholaspersac]

little did i realize but a good friend of mine i've made since college is actually FROM the woodlands (he usually just says houston to keep it simple). so a group of about 6 of my buddies or more are coming from LSU to the woodlands and crashing at his parents. i think we're just going to get lawn tickets though; most of us have seen him before, the ones who care enough to want to be seated in the front anyway, and have experienced that before, so just to keep cost down, lawn seats this tour.

how are lawn seats at the woodlands? good? bad? thoughts?

[rubrink]

I thought the woodlands lawn was great...then again, that was at my first show in 98, so everything was great. ;-)

havent done lawn since...going to for Dallas though

[dmbfd15]

Hey,

I went to UNT. Denton's a nice place. I'd much rather go to the Woodlands than Starplex. To me there's a much better vibe there than Starplex (or whatever they're calling it this month). Not that it matters, but the Woodlands is in a much nice area. Nice tall trees, park vibe, etc.

Oh yeah. The Mavs will be losing to the Spurs in the Conference finals.

:)

lol :lol supposdly ESPN has broken down the playoff bracket and the Suns and Spurs are supposed to meet in the 2nd round...the Spurs will win but they will be tired after the pesky Suns....Go Mavs :)

[BehindBlueyes16]

Ants Side trip to Shiner??? Sounds fun

FYI The brewery is closed on weekends.

Hey, my brother's a senior at ND. Going up to graduation in a month or so. Should be fun.

Matt

Thats awesome! Maybe I know him, I'm a senior as well. I'm moving back to Texas over the summer and will be going to law school at SMU next year. Also, I'm really jealous of that 5th row spot at the woodlands, I was way back on the lawn!

[BehindBlueyes16]

how are lawn seats at the woodlands? good? bad? thoughts?

I've actually never sat pavillion at the Woodlands for DMB, but I've done the lawn twice. Both experiences were really great and I didn't have any problems, which I definitely can't say for my Alpine lawn experiences (at least when compared to the pavillion ones there)! At the same time, the 2 shows I saw there were in 02 and 03, so if its gone downhill since then I wouldn't know.

[kevinmavs]

i was on 8th row Boyd's side last year in Dallas

[ggies]

i was on 8th row Boyd's side last year in Dallas

sweetness, I was on 7th row of Roi's side at that show :thumbsup

hello all :) I can't wait for these two shows, will def. be going to both! :hump my 17th and 18th shows.

[melsrvec]

Thats awesome! Maybe I know him, I'm a senior as well. I'm moving back to Texas over the summer and will be going to law school at SMU next year. Also, I'm really jealous of that 5th row spot at the woodlands, I was way back on the lawn!

Small world. What's ur major? His is political science.

Matt

[BehindBlueyes16]

Small world. What's ur major? His is political science.

Matt

I'm biology and spanish, its kind of a random combo I know. Maybe PM me his name or something to see if it sounds familiar, if that doesn't freak you out.

[KennyQDMB]

Howdy y'all!!

...just practicing:D

I've spent my entire life in New England, but I'm moving to Texas this summer with my job and I'll probably be living in Lewisville. I'll be in Texas in 2 weeks getting an apartment and I look forward to checking out the area some more, catching a few Yankee/Ranger games, and sampling what some of the local microbrews have to offer.

I'm a WH member since 2000 and I put in for the Dallas show this summer. Dave and Tim next weekend will be my 29th show, making Dallas #30! Now I know it probably won't be as big as show #34 will be, wherever that may be, but I'm really looking forward to celebrating my 30th concertversary in Dallas.

Since I'm a New Enlgland lifer, I'm wondering what the scene will be like in Texas. I've been to tons of shows in Boston, Hartford, and even a few in Montreal, and each location kind of had it's own feel. What can I expect in Dallas besides the gorgeous southern belles?:cool

[marcdmbfan]

KennyQDMB,

Try Shiner Bock. Good Texas beer. The ballpark in arlington is a good one. We were just up there this past weekend to catch 2 of the Sox games. Dallas was my 30th show last year.

[KennyQDMB]

KennyQDMB,

Try Shiner Bock. Good Texas beer. The ballpark in arlington is a good one. We were just up there this past weekend to catch 2 of the Sox games. Dallas was my 30th show last year.

Funny oyu say that. My first visit to Texas a few weeks ago, I couldn't stop drinking the Shiner Bock!! I loved it. The hotel even ran out of it at one point. i was pretty thirsty...:lol

And I'm a Yankee fan...yes a Yankee fan born and raised in New Hampshire...that's what happens when one side of you family is from Long Island.

And like I always say to all my Red Sux fans here, third place is still better than the Devil Rays!:lol

I'm so happy baseball is back:hump

[marcdmbfan]

Funny oyu say that. My first visit to Texas a few weeks ago, I couldn't stop drinking the Shiner Bock!! I loved it. The hotel even ran out of it at one point. i was pretty thirsty...:lol

And I'm a Yankee fan...yes a Yankee fan born and raised in New Hampshire...that's what happens when one side of you family is from Long Island.

And like I always say to all my Red Sux fans here, third place is still better than the Devil Rays!:lol

I'm so happy baseball is back:hump

Yeah. I'm heading to boston next thursday for both MA shows and saturday's game. Well part of it anyways. We gotta make it to amherst by show time.

[KennyQDMB]

Yeah. I'm heading to boston next thursday for both MA shows and saturday's game. Well part of it anyways. We gotta make it to amherst by show time.
Isn't that Dice-K pitching against the Yankees that day? A friend of mine is going to that game.

I'll be at UMASS as well. Floor 3, Row 13

Enjoy the show!

[marcdmbfan]

Isn't that Dice-K pitching against the Yankees that day? A friend of mine is going to that game.

I'll be at UMASS as well. Floor 3, Row 13

Enjoy the show!

He's supposed to pitch. If nothing changes in the rotation. I picked one hell of a weekend to go to Boston. Can't wait.

[kevinmavs]

Howdy y'all!!

...just practicing:D

I've spent my entire life in New England, but I'm moving to Texas this summer with my job and I'll probably be living in Lewisville. I'll be in Texas in 2 weeks getting an apartment and I look forward to checking out the area some more, catching a few Yankee/Ranger games, and sampling what some of the local microbrews have to offer.

I'm a WH member since 2000 and I put in for the Dallas show this summer. Dave and Tim next weekend will be my 29th show, making Dallas #30! Now I know it probably won't be as big as show #34 will be, wherever that may be, but I'm really looking forward to celebrating my 30th concertversary in Dallas.

Since I'm a New Enlgland lifer, I'm wondering what the scene will be like in Texas. I've been to tons of shows in Boston, Hartford, and even a few in Montreal, and each location kind of had it's own feel. What can I expect in Dallas besides the gorgeous southern belles?:cool


hey i work in Lewisville at The Sports Authority. I live in Denton like 10 minutes down the road. i'm getting a house in like 2 weeks.

The women are pretty lovely. You can expect some wierd weather. But most of all you can't go wrong it's tons of fun and you're living in a pretty fun area.

[Mustang1]

He's supposed to pitch. If nothing changes in the rotation. I picked one hell of a weekend to go to Boston. Can't wait.

I'm going to reach deep in my closet for some winter clothes for Boston.

[dmb8]

FYI: Bela Fleck & the Flecktones are coming to the Nokia Theatre June 2 :multi http://www.nokialivedfw.com/event_detail.asp?id=567

Tickets went on sale today I landed 2 tickets 4th row left-center seat 1 & 2. First time seeing them for me, happy "Friday the 13th" :thumbsup

[dmb8]

FYI: Bela Fleck & the Flecktones are coming to the Nokia Theatre June 2 :multi http://www.nokialivedfw.com/event_detail.asp?id=567

Tickets went on sale today I landed 2 tickets 4th row left-center seat 1 & 2. First time seeing them for me, happy "Friday the 13th" :thumbsup



On that note, Victor Wooten is playing @ the Granada here in Dallas Apr 23. Just picked me a few tickets, all general seating.