***Official Hershey 2010 Thread***

[JTR&PIG]

I just was hoping that someone like umphrey's mcgee or robert randolph might happen to pop in.

[JTR&PIG]

just get there early enought to park in the paved lots

well id like to be the first out of there if possible. I have long haul in the am

[dayswonder]

just get there early enought to park in the paved lots

i second that, even if you have to park near the giant center it is worth it

[JTR&PIG]

i second that, even if you have to park near the giant center it is worth it

i have a 4x4 wrangler I am not worried about getting stuck some where I am just more worried about getting home asap from the show.

[dre2142]

doesn't 283 travel north and south from Lancaster to 81?
you need to get off onto 322

im sure there are other ways to get there,
but im not sure about taking 283 to the backside of herhsey

Nope....283 literally 50 feet from the Turnpike exit towards the airport. Then through Hummelstown.

Or keep going and get off at 743 and that brings you to the backside of Hershey.

Ive been taking this route to hershey from the Turnpike from the West for 10+ years. And the locals that actually live in Hershey will chime in and advise of those routes as well.

Getting off on 322 defeats the entire purpose

[dre2142]

i have a 4x4 wrangler I am not worried about getting stuck some where I am just more worried about getting home asap from the show.


Gotta leave during the encore then :shrug

[JTR&PIG]

Nope....283 literally 50 feet from the Turnpike exit towards the airport. Then through Hummelstown.

Or keep going and get off at 743 and that brings you to the backside of Hershey.

Ive been taking this route to hershey from the Turnpike from the West for 10+ years. And the locals that actually live in Hershey will chime in and advise of those routes as well.

Getting off on 322 defeats the entire purpose

I refuse to take the turnpike...but in this case from pittsburgh is it faster?

[JTR&PIG]

Gotta leave during the encore then :shrug

never have...NEVER WILL!

[JTR&PIG]

I am just trying to figure out the best way to get there...ive been as far as state college driving east from pittsburgh...how much further is it from there?

[dayswonder]

Nope....283 literally 50 feet from the Turnpike exit towards the airport. Then through Hummelstown.

Or keep going and get off at 743 and that brings you to the backside of Hershey.

Ive been taking this route to hershey from the Turnpike from the West for 10+ years. And the locals that actually live in Hershey will chime in and advise of those routes as well.

Getting off on 322 defeats the entire purpose

this man knows what hes talking about

ill be trying this out this year as well

[JTR&PIG]

this man knows what hes talking about

ill be trying this out this year as well

those routes I have never heard of

[dre2142]

I refuse to take the turnpike...but in this case from pittsburgh is it faster?

Wow...youd be crazy not to take the turnpike to Hershey from Pitt...unless you dont mind a 6 or 7 hour drive on backroads.

I am just trying to figure out the best way to get there...ive been as far as state college driving east from pittsburgh...how much further is it from there?

about 2 hours north east to state college......about 3, 3.5 east to hershey

[dre2142]

this man knows what hes talking about

ill be trying this out this year as well

The route coming into the backside I learned from this thread a few years ago from the local yocals....hehe.

With 322 you get stuck at a bunch of lights and on a concert day during the summer it can take you 2 hours to get through that area to the parking lot. Its crazy. Thats why getting to the park by 2 or 3 is key.

[dre2142]

those routes I have never heard of



would you have though? youre saying you want to avoid the turnpike from pitt:lol:lol

Exactly the routes you want to take...the ones that the majority of people ARENT

[JTR&PIG]

Wow...youd be crazy not to take the turnpike to Hershey from Pitt...unless you dont mind a 6 or 7 hour drive on backroads.



about 2 hours north east to state college......about 3, 3.5 east to hershey

really bummer wonder how much there going to slam me for that in terms of tolls

[JTR&PIG]

The route coming into the backside I learned from this thread a few years ago from the local yocals....hehe.

With 322 you get stuck at a bunch of lights and on a concert day during the summer it can take you 2 hours to get through that area to the parking lot. Its crazy. Thats why getting to the park by 2 or 3 is key.

so I leave by 11 get there by 2/3 and I wait a long time to get into the show? What time do the gates generally open?

[JTR&PIG]

or even the lots for that matter?

[JTR&PIG]

well...give me some points to a newbie who is going to hershey! peace y'all goodnight

[RiotAct]

well...give me some points to a newbie who is going to hershey! peace y'all goodnight

get there early so you can get close to the stage AND centered somewhat ... if you're at an angle like I was last summer it kind of sucks.

[dre2142]

so I leave by 11 get there by 2/3 and I wait a long time to get into the show? What time do the gates generally open?

or even the lots for that matter?
YOu can hit up the outlets...chocolate world....and just chill with the fans.

the lots are open in the morning....8am, 730am so no worries there.

stadium Gates probably open at 545, 6

[WCJTR1279]

Gotta leave during the encore then :shrug


hell no not me :lol, there are ways around the traffic take back roads i did it last yr:thumbsup

[WCJTR1279]

never have...NEVER WILL!


:thumbsup:thumbsup same here

[WCJTR1279]

I am just trying to figure out the best way to get there...ive been as far as state college driving east from pittsburgh...how much further is it from there?

Pittsburgh is about 3.5 hrs from hershey. im thinking of going to hershey have not decided yet im already going to PNC the day after

[mfine]

hell no not me :lol, there are ways around the traffic take back roads i did it last yr:thumbsup

Park way in the back almost at the giant center and go out to the right instead of the left. There are side exits that few ppl no about and take you straight to hersheypark drive

[RiotAct]

Park way in the back almost at the giant center and go out to the right instead of the left. There are side exits that few ppl no about and take you straight to hersheypark drive

thanks for the tip, I'll have to try that!

[JTR&PIG]

get there early so you can get close to the stage AND centered somewhat ... if you're at an angle like I was last summer it kind of sucks.

cool thanks a lot... I was hoping to get there as soon as the lots open

[JTR&PIG]

YOu can hit up the outlets...chocolate world....and just chill with the fans.

the lots are open in the morning....8am, 730am so no worries there.

stadium Gates probably open at 545, 6

beautiful so everything is within walking distance...I really don't want to have to drive all over the place to visit all these places

[JTR&PIG]

:thumbsup:thumbsup same here

nice so you know how I feel...its like getting double taxed...WTF???

[JTR&PIG]

Pittsburgh is about 3.5 hrs from hershey. im thinking of going to hershey have not decided yet im already going to PNC the day after
Well I am doing the same thing...except i am from pittsburgh and I have to work on saturday before the show and after traveling back from hershey friday

[JTR&PIG]

Park way in the back almost at the giant center and go out to the right instead of the left. There are side exits that few ppl no about and take you straight to hersheypark drive

does this also allow you to leave quickly after the show too?

[jiggajm18]

here's a tip to avoid traffic. i did it last year, and i was an hour on the road before my friends got out of the lot.

park in town. i parked on the street right across from houlihan's. it was maybe a mile walk to the venue, but the parking was free and i got on the highway in absolutely no time. and i didn't even have to leave before the show was over.

[JTR&PIG]

here's a tip to avoid traffic. i did it last year, and i was an hour on the road before my friends got out of the lot.

park in town. i parked on the street right across from houlihan's. it was maybe a mile walk to the venue, but the parking was free and i got on the highway in absolutely no time. and i didn't even have to leave before the show was over.

hum thats an idea...was your car bothered or was your car one of the last to leave the lot? If so I would be worried about being towed

[jiggajm18]

hum thats an idea...was your car bothered or was your car one of the last to leave the lot? If so I would be worried about being towed

i wasn't in the lot. i parked on the street where houlihan's is, right in town. i believe it is chocolate ave/route 422. when i came back to my car after the show, other cars were still parked there, so i think it's pretty safe.

[JTR&PIG]

i wasn't in the lot. i parked on the street where houlihan's is, right in town. i believe it is chocolate ave/route 422. when i came back to my car after the show, other cars were still parked there, so i think it's pretty safe.

and you said it was about a mile walk?

[dre2142]

beautiful so everything is within walking distance...I really don't want to have to drive all over the place to visit all these places

google earth is great for this...you can see where the lots are, where the stadium is in relation to the amusement park, chocolate world (which is outside of the park next to the stadium and is free) etc

[mfine]

does this also allow you to leave quickly after the show too?

yes i live 15 minutes away and i was home before my friends even left the lot

[JTR&PIG]

yes i live 15 minutes away and i was home before my friends even left the lot
alright well I will consider both of your opinions and utilize one as we get close to the shows...thank you all for your input

[jiggajm18]

and you said it was about a mile walk?

yep.

[jiggajm18]

okay, question for everyone. the past few years that i've been to hershey, i've noticed a corner bar that's located between the venue and right after you turn onto hershey drive from chocolate ave/rt 422. does anyone know the name of the bar? and has anyone ever been there before?

[Beebz]

if it rains its going to turn into something like Woodstock

i expect to see a lot of fires and mud

and if it rains its going to be a bog

Noooope. The field is rubber overtop of fieldturf. They're not letting 15,000 drunk asshole party on their expensive ass field. :lol

Zac Brown Band....theyre very good.

Yup.

The route coming into the backside I learned from this thread a few years ago from the local yocals....hehe.

With 322 you get stuck at a bunch of lights and on a concert day during the summer it can take you 2 hours to get through that area to the parking lot. Its crazy. Thats why getting to the park by 2 or 3 is key.

The best place to park is a little side road off 39 that puts you on the grass in front of Milton Hershey. You cant get out REAL quick and there's tons of room to party.

okay, question for everyone. the past few years that i've been to hershey, i've noticed a corner bar that's located between the venue and right after you turn onto hershey drive from chocolate ave/rt 422. does anyone know the name of the bar? and has anyone ever been there before?

Ive been there but I dont know the name. Its kinda divish but a good time. Went there as part of a wedding last year.

[dre2142]

The divish places are the best places!

[jiggajm18]

The divish places are the best places!

yep! :thumbsup

the past 2 years i've driven or walked by there and have always thought "man that would be a fun dive bar to start and end the night at" so maybe i will go this year.

[JTR&PIG]

The divish places are the best places!

and dirt cheap to boot! I love that type of place. In college thats all I would frequent

[shawb28]

I think it's called the Parkside Hotel.

[JTR&PIG]

yep! :thumbsup

the past 2 years i've driven or walked by there and have always thought "man that would be a fun dive bar to start and end the night at" so maybe i will go this year.

the spur of the moment non planned events always turn into memorable ones for me

[jiggajm18]

I think it's called the Parkside Hotel.

just google earthed it, and yep, it's the parkside hotel. thanks!

:thumbsup

[jiggajm18]

the spur of the moment non planned events always turn into memorable ones for me

no doubt. i'm definitely hitting it up this year.

[JTR&PIG]

no doubt. i'm definitely hitting it up this year.

sounds good have fun with that

[JTR&PIG]

this thread keeps dying at random times

[daspfund22]

gotta hit up the parkside it has really good food, cheap beer and interesting people...having worked at the park for the past 10 summers i have visited there quite often...on concert days it always gets more interesting w/ people that are concert goers that have never been there and they are just constantly looking around thinking what the hell am i doing here

[hoggdogg]

hey hershey!

I have 2 reserved grandstand tickets for Hershey I need to unload.
They are WH tickets from a 3/1999 account so they should be right in the front of the grandstands.


Pair only-
face + fees = $122

[JTR&PIG]

got my seats this past weekend for the show...which is crazy quick considering pnc hasn't even sent me an email saying the tickets are printed yet

[spoot388]

hey hershey!

I have 2 reserved grandstand tickets for Hershey I need to unload.
They are WH tickets from a 3/1999 account so they should be right in the front of the grandstands.


Pair only-
face + fees = $122


how soon do you need the money by? i'm definitely interested in them (they sound like a great spot to shoot for a dvd) but i don't have money right now.

[JTR&PIG]

the only tickets i would buy is warehouse tickets

[dayswonder]

just got my tickets in the mail Saturday

its always a good feeling

[JTR&PIG]

just got my tickets in the mail Saturday

its always a good feeling

def and it was extremely quick in comparison to other tickets

[DancingGreppies]

okay, question for everyone. the past few years that i've been to hershey, i've noticed a corner bar that's located between the venue and right after you turn onto hershey drive from chocolate ave/rt 422. does anyone know the name of the bar? and has anyone ever been there before?

that is the Parkside Bar. Good food. Biker bar.

[whiteysax]

We've got a show coming up in Harrisburg on April 10! Pre-game the summer tour with us :bounce

[RiotAct]

def and it was extremely quick in comparison to other tickets

Like, for instance... TICKETMASTER??? :violent :violent :violent

What the hell is up with them suddenly taking so long to mail out peoples' tickets???

[jiggajm18]

Like, for instance... TICKETMASTER??? :violent :violent :violent

What the hell is up with them suddenly taking so long to mail out peoples' tickets???

ticketmaster almost always takes a few weeks to mail out tickets

[RiotAct]

ticketmaster almost always takes a few weeks to mail out tickets

yeah, you're right... I guess I was talking more about my D.A.R. ticket.

Still being "printed" :(

[kmb40oz]

Maybe you guys can answer a few questions for me.

I got two tickets Front GA P1. Is this going to be the "mad rush to the front of the stage section"?

Ive been to Hershey for DMB and Bruce Springsteen. With DMB parking was a nightmare, it took me about a hour to park once i got into the parking area. Springsteen i showed up around 7pm and parked in the concrete lots to the left of the stage(left if you are looking at the stage)

I won't get there till about 6pm due to work, realistically what do you think parking will be like and when will they open the gates? I dont mind being back around the 30 or 40 yard line of the football field.

[jiggajm18]

yeah, you're right... I guess I was talking more about my D.A.R. ticket.

Still being "printed" :(

at least you got tickets! :)

[RiotAct]

Maybe you guys can answer a few questions for me.

I got two tickets Front GA P1. Is this going to be the "mad rush to the front of the stage section"?

Ive been to Hershey for DMB and Bruce Springsteen. With DMB parking was a nightmare, it took me about a hour to park once i got into the parking area. Springsteen i showed up around 7pm and parked in the concrete lots to the left of the stage(left if you are looking at the stage)

I won't get there till about 6pm due to work, realistically what do you think parking will be like and when will they open the gates? I dont mind being back around the 30 or 40 yard line of the football field.

To your first question: Yes.

To your second question: You'll be able to get a spot, but it probably won't be a very good one. Watch out for the wasted tailgaters walking around aimlessly. ;)

[dayswonder]

Maybe you guys can answer a few questions for me.

I got two tickets Front GA P1. Is this going to be the "mad rush to the front of the stage section"?

Ive been to Hershey for DMB and Bruce Springsteen. With DMB parking was a nightmare, it took me about a hour to park once i got into the parking area. Springsteen i showed up around 7pm and parked in the concrete lots to the left of the stage(left if you are looking at the stage)

I won't get there till about 6pm due to work, realistically what do you think parking will be like and when will they open the gates? I dont mind being back around the 30 or 40 yard line of the football field.

i would assume there will be a mad rush to the front of the stage and then when DMB comes on stage there will most likely be another surge to the front

i always park near the end of the lots (near the giant center) of course i walk about a mile to the stadium, i never really have to much trouble leaving after the show ends

i have parked around mid lots before and literally have been sitting in my car not moving for 2 hours

[JTR&PIG]

Like, for instance... TICKETMASTER??? :violent :violent :violent

What the hell is up with them suddenly taking so long to mail out peoples' tickets???

no fin clue but its clearly possible to mail the tickets out a lot earlier than they do

[JTR&PIG]

at least you got tickets! :)

really you haven't gotten yours...or is the concert a sell out?

[JTR&PIG]

i would assume there will be a mad rush to the front of the stage and then when DMB comes on stage there will most likely be another surge to the front

i always park near the end of the lots (near the giant center) of course i walk about a mile to the stadium, i never really have to much trouble leaving after the show ends

i have parked around mid lots before and literally have been sitting in my car not moving for 2 hours

do they have special parking passes or anything like that?

[dayswonder]

really you haven't gotten yours...or is the concert a sell out?


im not sure if you were serious or not

as of 10:49am 3/9

you can still get front ga and grandstand around section 5

[JTR&PIG]

im not sure if you were serious or not

as of 10:49am 3/9

you can still get front ga and grandstand around section 5

no it was a question...sorry I was curious...someone said something about not getting tickets and I asked if it was because he didn't buy them yet or because it was a sellout

[dayswonder]

no it was a question...sorry I was curious...someone said something about not getting tickets and I asked if it was because he didn't buy them yet or because it was a sellout

thats cool

i think you will be able to walk up the day of the show and still get front GA tickets

if your looking at reserved seats i would get them as soon as possible

[JTR&PIG]

thats cool

i think you will be able to walk up the day of the show and still get front GA tickets

if your looking at reserved seats i would get them as soon as possible

no i got my seats already thanks though... I will be leaving pittsburgh about 11 am for the show

[dayswonder]

no i got my seats already thanks though... I will be leaving pittsburgh about 11 am for the show

ok sorry i understand now :thumbsup

[JTR&PIG]

ok sorry i understand now :thumbsup

sorry for the confusion :shrug

[dre2142]

no i got my seats already thanks though... I will be leaving pittsburgh about 11 am for the show


taking the turnpike, right? :D

[JTR&PIG]

taking the turnpike, right? :D

ugh...im going to be probably taking it maybe from altoona. I want to pay as little fees as possible.

[JTR&PIG]

how much is parking if you do park in the lots?

[dayswonder]

if i can remember i think it was like 8 or even 10

[dball2]

if i can remember i think it was like 8 or even 10

$10. Although knowing Hershey, I wouldn't be surprised if parking ends up being $12-15 this summer, soda will be $8, and tickets for the park will be somewhere between $80 and the price of a new Cadillac. (probably closer to the latter)

[JTR&PIG]

$10. Although knowing Hershey, I wouldn't be surprised if parking ends up being $12-15 this summer, soda will be $8, and tickets for the park will be somewhere between $80 and the price of a new Cadillac. (probably closer to the latter)

it was cheaper than pnc park...so I am happy. Though that sucks that parking is so expensive

[dayswonder]

parking seems to go up every year

[JTR&PIG]

parking seems to go up every year

lol but for some reason the raises from the real world jobs don't hum? :lorraine

[Brohan_Santana]

I created an open group on FB for Hershey.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=315318846455&ref=ts

Feel free to join, and invite anyone else you know who is going :bounce

[kfpoling]

I created an open group on FB for Hershey.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=315318846455&ref=ts

Feel free to join, and invite anyone else you know who is going :bounce
i didn't know what your ants name was... but as soon as I saw the hershey thread bumped, I knew it must be you:lol

[Brohan_Santana]

i didn't know what your ants name was... but as soon as I saw the hershey thread bumped, I knew it must be you:lol

Your one smart cookie :cool

You should make it to Hershey again, so you can meet your favorite people in the world (aka :babe) :lol

[JTR&PIG]

how many days till the show?

[karmaboi79]

121 days....

[JTR&PIG]

121 days....

thanks...that is 120 days too many

[karmaboi79]

thanks...that is 120 days too many

completely agree!! :BANG:BANG

[TheLastStop123]

so for those with the front GA....how early are yall gonna get in line? I was thinkin about gettin there around 11 AM and just waiting in line all day, no tailgating. I REALLY want to be right up front.

[JTR&PIG]

so for those with the front GA....how early are yall gonna get in line? I was thinkin about gettin there around 11 AM and just waiting in line all day, no tailgating. I REALLY want to be right up front.

well your not going to be first because warehouse members get in first

[JTR&PIG]

so for those with the front GA....how early are yall gonna get in line? I was thinkin about gettin there around 11 AM and just waiting in line all day, no tailgating. I REALLY want to be right up front.

im leaving pittsburgh at 11 am

[kfpoling]

Your one smart cookie :cool

You should make it to Hershey again, so you can meet your favorite people in the world (aka :babe) :lol
nah, I think I'll be making my next Hershey appearance in 2011:cool
I'm not going to be able to afford a Hershey ticket, so unless I can magically win one or something, it won't be happening:lol

[JTR&PIG]

nah, I think I'll be making my next Hershey appearance in 2011:cool
I'm not going to be able to afford a Hershey ticket, so unless I can magically win one or something, it won't be happening:lol

bummer are you go to the pnc show?

[dre2142]

ugh...im going to be probably taking it maybe from altoona. I want to pay as little fees as possible.


Alrighty..I think youre going outta your way and gonna pay more in gas and take longer, but whatever floats ya boat

[RiotAct]

so for those with the front GA....how early are yall gonna get in line? I was thinkin about gettin there around 11 AM and just waiting in line all day, no tailgating. I REALLY want to be right up front.

<----- 10 AM at the latest.

Assuming I'm not driving around Hersheypark for close to an hour again looking for the entrance to the correct lot, like I was last year :rolleyes

[JTR&PIG]

Alrighty..I think youre going outta your way and gonna pay more in gas and take longer, but whatever floats ya boat

ill see I will make my decision as we get closer to the show. That means I have to take money for tolls and food and gas and parking...ugh...

[JTR&PIG]

<----- 10 AM at the latest.

Assuming I'm not driving around Hersheypark for close to an hour again looking for the entrance to the correct lot, like I was last year :rolleyes

well if it takes me 4 hours to get there I will be there about 3 or 4 pm so do you think I will have a problem getting a good seat

[dayswonder]

the good thing about GA is if you are not happy with your seat

just move up

[RiotAct]

well if it takes me 4 hours to get there I will be there about 3 or 4 pm so do you think I will have a problem getting a good seat

you mean a good standing spot??? ;)

Not at all, the vast majority of people who scored GA Front tickets aren't as crazy as us ants, and will probably head up to the gates between 4:30 and 6:00 I'd say.

[JTR&PIG]

the good thing about GA is if you are not happy with your seat

just move up

yup and you just have to trample on people to do it :devil:BANG

[JTR&PIG]

you mean a good standing spot??? ;)

Not at all, the vast majority of people who scored GA Front tickets aren't as crazy as us ants, and will probably head up to the gates between 4:30 and 6:00 I'd say.

alright well ill be there about 3 so can I bring a bag lunch and just wait around and chill and drink at the gate?

[dayswonder]

alright well ill be there about 3 so can I bring a bag lunch and just wait around and chill and drink at the gate?

bring a poncho for the annual DMB in Hershey rain storm :)

[JTR&PIG]

bring a poncho for the annual DMB in Hershey rain storm :)

yup I will do

[RiotAct]

alright well ill be there about 3 so can I bring a bag lunch and just wait around and chill and drink at the gate?

no you may not. I FORBID you!!!

[JTR&PIG]

no you may not. I FORBID you!!!

the drinking is the part im concerned about

[spoot388]

the drinking is the part im concerned about


or you could just go a day without drinking.....



OMGz teh uhpokuhlipsez!!1!$2!!6!!&4!! how will anyone survive!?!?!?

[RiotAct]

or you could just go a day without drinking.....



OMGz teh uhpokuhlipsez!!1!$2!!6!!&4!! how will anyone survive!?!?!?

pfffft, I thought it was illegal to not drink at a DMB show!

[JTR&PIG]

or you could just go a day without drinking.....



OMGz teh uhpokuhlipsez!!1!$2!!6!!&4!! how will anyone survive!?!?!?

true but i wanted to have 1 beer

[RiotAct]

true but i wanted to have 1 beer

they won't care, as long as you're not underage.

[JTR&PIG]

they won't care, as long as you're not underage.
lol im well over 21 haha

[saxlover]

youre still a dumbass

[JTR&PIG]

youre still a dumbass

your still the biggest piece of shit around these threads

[dayswonder]

fellas....?

settle it in the Hershey GA mosh-pit during Shake Me Like A Monkey haha

[JTR&PIG]

that dude is a douche an half

[dayswonder]

i dont know the whole story but by the sounds of it

there is a past with you two

[JTR&PIG]

lol the dude is all talk he badmouths different people all the time

[dayswonder]

it seems like it, he just comes out of left field and says, " hey man, your dumb" haha

whatever

[JTR&PIG]

it seems like it, he just comes out of left field and says, " hey man, your dumb" haha

whatever

that dude causes drama constantly

[whiteysax]

that dude causes drama constantly
saxlover? :ugh

[JTR&PIG]

saxlover? :ugh

with me yes on a somewhat consistent basis

[Beebz]

Good to see that this thread has been productive.

[JTR&PIG]

Good to see that this thread has been productive.

carrying on about idiots is about all that has been accomplished today

[crashintonickdm]

hey saxlover, get some fuckin friends. fuckin douchebag

[RiotAct]

yeahhhh I definitely missed something here :lol

[kfpoling]

bummer are you go to the pnc show?
nope

[kfpoling]

yeahhhh I definitely missed something here :lol
saxlover went through a bunch of threads in the early AM saying a bunch of random shit

[whiteysax]

with me yes on a somewhat consistent basis
news to me...

[dre2142]

He was just drunk and acting like an idiot

[JTR&PIG]

saxlover went through a bunch of threads in the early AM saying a bunch of random shit

ya I noticed but I have had issues with him before its not the first time

[JTR&PIG]

He was just drunk and acting like an idiot

seems to me its a reoccurring theme for him

[whiteysax]

seems to me its a reoccurring theme for him
i doubt he meant anything by it... i've never known him to be anything but friendly around here

[JTR&PIG]

i doubt he meant anything by it... i've never known him to be anything but friendly around here

well someone a few posts above me said he went through a bunch of threads saying stuff so its not just me

[RiotAct]

Saxlover + JTR&PIG. Duel to the death. Back of the GA Front section. 8:05 PM, July 9th, 2010.

Be there.

[whiteysax]

well someone a few posts above me said he went through a bunch of threads saying stuff so its not just me
Yeah, he went through a handful of threads posting random shit... nothing appeared to be directed at anyone in particular and nothing was all that slanderous... just random drunk posting

[dball2]

Saxlover + JTR&PIG. Duel to the death. Back of the GA Front section. 8:05 PM, July 9th, 2010.

Be there.

There will be punch and pie.

[smokew11]

There will be punch and pie.

how will we know which fight it is tho? we're talking about an entire GA field..theres gonna be about 10 fights

[RiotAct]

There will be punch and pie.

There.. there will???

[spoot388]

how will we know which fight it is tho? we're talking about an entire GA field..theres gonna be about 10 fights

well they said back of the front GA, so that narrows it down. i say someone put up the AM.org flag at the event so we can find it easier.

[dball2]

There.. there will???

Sorry. My poor attempt at a South Park reference. "More people will come if you they think we'll have punch and pie!"

[RiotAct]

Sorry. My poor attempt at a South Park reference. "More people will come if you they think we'll have punch and pie!"

awwww man :(

I could have gone for some punch and pie :(

[JTR&PIG]

There will be punch and pie.

yes some punching and some pie throwing like jerry springer baby

[dayswonder]

almost spring + almost summer + almost July + almost the 9th = almost

[JTR&PIG]

almost spring + almost summer + almost July + almost the 9th = almost

almost but many days to go

[dball2]

Not until the D&T show in DC and SPAC! Gotta get those priorities right

[JTR&PIG]

Not until the D&T show in DC and SPAC! Gotta get those priorities right

will be missing those shows I haven't seen a D & T show in a long time

[dball2]

will be missing those shows I haven't seen a D & T show in a long time

My first. I can't wait

[RiotAct]

My first. I can't wait

same here :thumbsup

[JTR&PIG]

My first. I can't wait

lucky you!!! Congrats I hope you enjoy it

[mythicalmoose]

Is there anyone else that's going to be in the rear GA lawn? I thought I'd save some money, I'm just hoping I'm not the only ant back there.

[dball2]

Is there anyone else that's going to be in the rear GA lawn? I thought I'd save some money, I'm just hoping I'm not the only ant back there.

Not this year. After 2 years in the GA I decided I was sick of it....then they switched the front half to GA too. FAIL!

FML...

[dreamgirl31]

Not this year. After 2 years in the GA I decided I was sick of it....then they switched the front half to GA too. FAIL!

FML...

where are your seats?

[dball2]

where are your seats?

I'm in Front Field GA this year. I'm pissed it's not longer assigned seats.

[dayswonder]

I'm in Front Field GA this year. I'm pissed it's not longer assigned seats.

for sure man

you and a ton of other people (me for one)

[dball2]

for sure man

you and a ton of other people (me for one)


:BANG

oh well, we'll have a sick Ants tailgate again this year and (hopefully) there will be no underages because we'll all be 21...and Nathan can grow out his mountainman beard again so the cops don't ID him :D

[dreamgirl31]

:BANG

oh well, we'll have a sick Ants tailgate again this year and (hopefully) there will be no underages because we'll all be 21...and Nathan can grow out his mountainman beard again so the cops don't ID him :D


yeah that was a buzzkill and most of us were 21+-- watching the underagers pour out the beer still brings a tear to my eye. :thumbsdow

better luck this year lol

[dayswonder]

i was just on the almanac and saw that the band has not played Recently since the first Hershey show in 96

i think its about time for the return this year

[JTR&PIG]

I'm in Front Field GA this year. I'm pissed it's not longer assigned seats.

why you could get as close to the band as you want now...fuck seats let it come down to whose first

[JTR&PIG]

yeah that was a buzzkill and most of us were 21+-- watching the underagers pour out the beer still brings a tear to my eye. :thumbsdow

better luck this year lol

are the cops at hershey tough? And did they get cited for underage boozing?

[JTR&PIG]

i was just on the almanac and saw that the band has not played Recently since the first Hershey show in 96

i think its about time for the return this year

a sugar will return would be nice or bef

[mythicalmoose]

Any return would be nice, particularly big-eyed or last stop IMO. No matter what, it will be hard not to top last years setlist.

[dre2142]

are the cops at hershey tough? And did they get cited for underage boozing?

They are tough, and yes, hundreds got cited. You have to keep in mind that you are partying in a parking lot that is also used for a family amusement park.

[JTR&PIG]

They are tough, and yes, hundreds got cited. You have to keep in mind that you are partying in a parking lot that is also used for a family amusement park.

ah well im 27 im not worried about boozing but I was just curious I normally go to starlake but this is going to be a new experience

[dball2]

why you could get as close to the band as you want now...fuck seats let it come down to whose first

because then I'd have to go in as gates open and stand the whole time through the opening act and while they set up for DMB

[dayswonder]

because then I'd have to go in as gates open and stand the whole time through the opening act and while they set up for DMB

while the ga people are doing that, ill be chillin in the lots

then casually walk into the stadium, sit in my reserved seats

and if i want ill walk around, use the bathroom, get food, get beer, stretch the ol legs...you get the point

if your happy with ga, more power to you
its not for me

[JTR&PIG]

because then I'd have to go in as gates open and stand the whole time through the opening act and while they set up for DMB

such is life...a true fan or someone who is a dire hard will do just about anything to be there and get a great seat!

[JTR&PIG]

while the ga people are doing that, ill be chillin in the lots

then casually walk into the stadium, sit in my reserved seats

and if i want ill walk around, use the bathroom, get food, get beer, stretch the ol legs...you get the point

if your happy with ga, more power to you
its not for me

i don't drink, don't smoke, will have eaten before I go in...so I am good. BTW how tough are they about camera's?

[RiotAct]

yeah I'll be one of the losers in the GA line, sorry guys :lol


i don't drink, don't smoke, will have eaten before I go in...so I am good. BTW how tough are they about camera's?

They didn't even pat me down last year when I went thru the gates, if that gives you any indication.

[JTR&PIG]

yeah I'll be one of the losers in the GA line, sorry guys :lol

me too, except I will be there for many hours before the show begins

[JTR&PIG]

i assume you can park in the lots early then just walk around or wait at the gate

[RiotAct]

me too, except I will be there for many hours before the show begins

<---- Same.

I'll race you there! :lol

[JTR&PIG]

<---- Same.

I'll race you there! :lol

no seriously though my gf isn't going I am going solo ill meet up with anyone I possibly can.

[dreamgirl31]

no seriously though my gf isn't going I am going solo ill meet up with anyone I possibly can.

my friends and i were in the lots by 12:30 last year and plan to do the same this year- love hershey cause the lots open early. not like the camden bullshit every year

[JTR&PIG]

my friends and i were in the lots by 12:30 last year and plan to do the same this year- love hershey cause the lots open early. not like the camden bullshit every year

sweet well I am traveling from pittsburgh and I want to be as close as possible to the stage so...i am still deciding what time to get there and depending on that I will need to eat and bring something to drink.

[RiotAct]

it'll be a steady diet of granola bars, beef jerky, and lukewarm water for me on the 9th; ladies and gentlemen.

(Well maybe not, I guess I'll see how I do in the Blossom GA line and how cool everyone is with letting people back in line)

[crashintonickdm]

im probably gonna see so many of you in GA. those tickets still havent sold out yet.

[RiotAct]

that's crazy.

Say what you will bout the "mess" that is general admission, but I think it's pretty awesome that there's like 5,000 tickets floating around for the ballpark shows this summer that could potentially be front row for someone who's never had it for a DMB show before. Of course, most of the people with GA Front are just going to walk in around 8:00 like they usually would :lol

[JTR&PIG]

it'll be a steady diet of granola bars, beef jerky, and lukewarm water for me on the 9th; ladies and gentlemen.

(Well maybe not, I guess I'll see how I do in the Blossom GA line and how cool everyone is with letting people back in line)

well for me its subway sandwiches and possibly water no beer for me so I don't have to piss. And the subway sandwich I do get will not be heavily salted so I don't have constant thirst.

[dre2142]

I really dont see it actually being that much of a problem to get down front......most ga shows at hershey everyone crams down front, and Ive just stood near the back of the front section of ga and youre still really close. I dont really see the point of figthing to be 25 feet closer to dave.

[JTR&PIG]

I really dont see it actually being that much of a problem to get down front......most ga shows at hershey everyone crams down front, and Ive just stood near the back of the front section of ga and youre still really close. I dont really see the point of figthing to be 25 feet closer to dave.
well for me I am trying to get as close as possible thats all never had a really "close" seat

[dreamgirl31]

GA is great if you want to wait it out, i got front row in Dublin because we waited in line for 8 hours. but that's not something i want to do every show in the states. I like to tailgate to much in the summer.

but yeah to get front row for $80 was incredible. big props to the GA and pits this summer, and much love to everyone waiting in line. I'll wave to ya from the grandstands ;)

[JTR&PIG]

GA is great if you want to wait it out, i got front row in Dublin because we waited in line for 8 hours. but that's not something i want to do every show in the states. I like to tailgate to much in the summer.

but yeah to get front row for $80 was incredible. big props to the GA and pits this summer, and much love to everyone waiting in line. I'll wave to ya from the grandstands ;)

i plan on being there asap to wait in line and enjoy the front row seating for the show

[Wimswim]

I remember when Hershey had a GA show in the late '90s. It was 80 to 90 degrees and humidity was terrible! I remember steam rising from the crowd as event security sprayed the crowd down with hoses (or else they were going to have some serious health issues). Unfortunately, everyone pushed for the majority of the show, so the only way to get out of the mess was crowd surfing. GF and I surfed out and watched the rest of the show from 75 feet back.

Best of luck to all of you in GA!

[JTR&PIG]

I remember when Hershey had a GA show in the late '90s. It was 80 to 90 degrees and humidity was terrible! I remember steam rising from the crowd as event security sprayed the crowd down with hoses (or else they were going to have some serious health issues). Unfortunately, everyone pushed for the majority of the show, so the only way to get out of the mess was crowd surfing. GF and I surfed out and watched the rest of the show from 75 feet back.

Best of luck to all of you in GA!

Ya I don't forsee that happening especially since back in those days it was a grass field. It won't be anywhere near that bad now

[dre2142]

Ya I don't forsee that happening especially since back in those days it was a grass field. It won't be anywhere near that bad now

what does it being a grass field have anything to do with it? From what I remember, theyve already covered the fields anyways.

[Brohan_Santana]

I remember when Hershey had a GA show in the late '90s. It was 80 to 90 degrees and humidity was terrible! I remember steam rising from the crowd as event security sprayed the crowd down with hoses (or else they were going to have some serious health issues). Unfortunately, everyone pushed for the majority of the show, so the only way to get out of the mess was crowd surfing. GF and I surfed out and watched the rest of the show from 75 feet back.

Best of luck to all of you in GA!

Well since it seems to always rain at Hershey that shouldn't be a problem. And for those of you waiting in the GA line, make sure you bring your umbrella ella ella eh eh eh

[dayswonder]

Well since it seems to always rain at Hershey that shouldn't be a problem. And for those of you waiting in the GA line, make sure you bring your umbrella ella ella eh eh eh

just look at it as sweet relief from the oppressive summer heat

[JTR&PIG]

what does it being a grass field have anything to do with it? From what I remember, theyve already covered the fields anyways.

I was referring to the mud and stuff. There will no longer be any problems with that. In reference to the mosh pit style of ga at hershey I don't know what to expect

[JTR&PIG]

just look at it as sweet relief from the oppressive summer heat

right...still waiting for those 90 degree days we were supposed to have last year

[dball2]

It ended up being great out the last 2 years at Hershey after the rain stopped. It was nice and cool and not really humid. It would be nice to not have to deal with rain this year though

[dayswonder]

i agree before the rain it was was to humid, after the rain, it tuned out to be a pleasant evening

[JTR&PIG]

It ended up being great out the last 2 years at Hershey after the rain stopped. It was nice and cool and not really humid. It would be nice to not have to deal with rain this year though

eh whatever I don't mind rain may keep some people away and make it less crowded

[dayswonder]

not to get to far off topic, but is anyone going to see phish in Hershey this year?

[spoot388]

what day is Phish??



i've never gotten into them, but everyone says their shows are great. for $50 i'd be interested in seeing them if the schedule fits. i would really like to do the CMAC show on june 29th, but i'm going to camden the next day, so i dont know how that would work out.

[mfine]

what day is Phish??



i've never gotten into them, but everyone says their shows are great. for $50 i'd be interested in seeing them if the schedule fits. i would really like to do the CMAC show on june 29th, but i'm going to camden the next day, so i dont know how that would work out.

phish show is june 13th which is a sunday

[dayswonder]

me and my girlfriend are going, ive never seen them, thought it might be fun

[Foreverford05]

Is anyone going who DOESNT plan on waiting in line for the front? I plan on getting a fairly large (not wildly massive) tailgate together like we did last year, turned out pretty awesome, then head in. Anyone game?

[dayswonder]

id stop by

[decemberlov]

New here...thought I'd just pop my head in and say hi :)

I'll be going to the Hershey Park show and will be camping out at the Highmeadow campground for the weekend. They have a free shuttle that takes you to the park. Just curious if any of you guys will be staying there as well...

[hmich176]

not to get to far off topic, but is anyone going to see phish in Hershey this year?

I will!

[Beebz]

Is anyone going who DOESNT plan on waiting in line for the front? I plan on getting a fairly large (not wildly massive) tailgate together like we did last year, turned out pretty awesome, then head in. Anyone game?

Me. Im not cutting a tailgate with 20 people short to wait in line for three hours. Fuck that.

[dre2142]

Im not cutting tailgate out for a few hours either just to be 50 feet closer to the stage. not that big of a deal to me. Id rather have at least a little space around me instead of being crammed in the middle of a crowd

[dball2]

Im not cutting tailgate out for a few hours either just to be 50 feet closer to the stage. not that big of a deal to me. Id rather have at least a little space around me instead of being crammed in the middle of a crowd

Front Field GA means we won't have to deal with the damn tower in the middle of the field. So maybe I won't be cutting the tailgate too short.

[RiotAct]

Me. Im not cutting a tailgate with 20 people short to wait in line for three hours. Fuck that.

What??? Unheard of! :eek

[Brohan_Santana]

Front Field GA means we won't have to deal with the damn tower in the middle of the field. So maybe I won't be cutting the tailgate too short.

:thumbsup

Might have to start with beer first, and then turn to liquor as the day goes by so I don't have to pee every 20 minutes....then again maybe liquor isn't a great idea, I don't wanna pass out in any porta potties :lol

[dre2142]

and ya wont have to worry about beer runs...last year they shut beer down at like 845!

[decemberlov]

How long do shows usually run till at Hershey? This will be my 1st time there. I know at the East Center (or Tweeter or whatever it is now) in Camden it's like 10:00 no later, total bummer :shrug Do they have a set time music can't go past?

[spoot388]

How long do shows usually run till at Hershey? This will be my 1st time there. I know at the East Center (or Tweeter or whatever it is now) in Camden it's like 10:00 no later, total bummer :shrug Do they have a set time music can't go past?


camden, like virtually everywhere else, is 11pm curfew. hershey they can go until 1130 i think. i know in 08 the show didnt end until about 1143.

[decemberlov]

Is it really? 11:00 huh, seemed so much earlier last year....

I'm looking forward to being able to continue the party at the campground later ;)

Anyone ever stay at the Highmeadow Campground?

[dball2]

Hershey '08 went till damn near midnight. It was about 3 1/2 hours. Unbelievable. Last year ended earlier...closer to 11, maybe 11:15. I think there's a curfew at 11, but I'm pretty sure the band says "fuck this" most years and goes as long as they damn well please. I'm not complaining!

[dmb131]

Hershey '08 was a classic...what an amazing show!!!!

[decemberlov]

Hershey '08 went till damn near midnight. It was about 3 1/2 hours. Unbelievable.

:thumbsup Hope this is the case this year...

[DMBROX24]

Hershey '08 went till damn near midnight. It was about 3 1/2 hours. Unbelievable. Last year ended earlier...closer to 11, maybe 11:15. I think there's a curfew at 11, but I'm pretty sure the band says "fuck this" most years and goes as long as they damn well please. I'm not complaining!

Hershey '08 was 2 hours 41 minutes. 3 and a half wouldve been nice though:thumbsup

[spoot388]

Hershey '08 was 2 hours 41 minutes. 3 and a half wouldve been nice though:thumbsup


he probably meant 3 1/2 hours clock time. that 2 hours and 41 minutes is the amount of time music was actually being played. that doesn't add in the time between songs and the encore break. add an extra 25+ minutes and ya, its closing in on 3.5 hours.

[mfine]

where is everyones seats at? i got section 6 row DD (aka row 4). im pretty happy considering it is my first year and i requested 4 tickets

[cotton#36]

sitting..........o Front Row!! cant wait

[whiteysax]

Wanted to pass along some info about this weekend. Dave Matthews Tribute Band will be in Harrisburg at Ceolta's Irish Pub on 2nd St. this Saturday. Tickets are $5 in advance, $10 at the door... so don't miss out!

[rockrollkisses]

hey all...i'm wondering what the deal is with having a row# for the general admission field front tickets. can anyone enlighten me as to what this means if anything?

[decemberlov]

hey all...i'm wondering what the deal is with having a row# for the general admission field front tickets. can anyone enlighten me as to what this means if anything?

I was wondering the same thing...mine says Front GA P1 (i dont know what the P1 is)

[spoot388]

its just so they can keep track of how many tickets have been sold.

[rockrollkisses]

oooh okay. thanks.

[dball2]

Wanted to pass along some info about this weekend. Dave Matthews Tribute Band will be in Harrisburg at Ceolta's Irish Pub on 2nd St. this Saturday. Tickets are $5 in advance, $10 at the door... so don't miss out!

They were in College Park, MD this past weekend. Definitely worth seeing. It's a nice summer tour tune-up :D

[dayswonder]

i would definitely go i heard these guys are pretty good

instead im going to see midlake in philly

[jas230314]

I have an extra pair in section 6, row S, right next to the aisle closest to the stage if anyone is looking for good seats. Face/fees is $145, but if you are serious and have a reasonable offer, I will consider it!

Unfortunately, no Hershey for me this summer. I am doing a 1-2 punch at camden instead. Take care hershey folks!

[JTR&PIG]

whats up with everybody around these parts?

[mechman]

whats up hershey folks? wasn't able to make the 09 show...i was overseas. it'll be my friend's first DMB show ever, looking to let her know how much of a good time hershey is :thumbsup

Also, I'm always amazed by how many Harrisburg people are on here. I'm from Mechanicsburg myself.

[98yanksFan]

whats up hershey folks? wasn't able to make the 09 show...i was overseas. it'll be my friend's first DMB show ever, looking to let her know how much of a good time hershey is :thumbsup

Also, I'm always amazed by how many Harrisburg people are on here. I'm from Mechanicsburg myself.


Quite a few...I am from Carlisle.

[mfine]

im from harrisburg, but now go to penn state.

[mechman]

im from harrisburg, but now go to penn state.

Same. Anyone else gritting their teeth and going with Rear GA? It was a shitshow every other time I've been to Hershey, but it's entertaining nonetheless. In 08 I was front-row rear GA and it was a blast :thumbsup

[Beebz]

Quite a few...I am from Carlisle.

Im sorry.

whats up hershey folks? wasn't able to make the 09 show...i was overseas. it'll be my friend's first DMB show ever, looking to let her know how much of a good time hershey is :thumbsup

Also, I'm always amazed by how many Harrisburg people are on here. I'm from Mechanicsburg myself.

Im sorry.

Nah, just messing around. I used to live in Mechanicsburg and work in Carlisle (Sentinel newspaper motherfuckers). Mechanicsburg is a great place to live. So is Carlisl....fuck it, Carlisle sucks. Sorry Yanks fan.

[dimeglio]

how are the section 6 seats, is it close? is it better to get front ga or section 6?

[Foreverford05]

Thats sweet, cus' we had an awesome tailgate last year, we really need to get that going again this year.

[dayswonder]

just for clarification the double letter rows (AA) come first in the grandstands

(AA) is the first row

(Z) being the last row

[mfine]

how are the section 6 seats, is it close? is it better to get front ga or section 6?

I am also in section 6 row DD which is the 4th row. Considering hershey's views section 6 is not terrible. Last year i sat on the floor about 20 rows away and had a blast but this year will be GA. Personally I would choose section 6 so you can ignore the shenanigans of the drunk high schoolers.

[mechman]

Im sorry.



Im sorry.

Nah, just messing around. I used to live in Mechanicsburg and work in Carlisle (Sentinel newspaper motherfuckers). Mechanicsburg is a great place to live. So is Carlisl....fuck it, Carlisle sucks. Sorry Yanks fan.

Mechanicsburg's town motto is "a good place to live" :thumbsup

Nah..i dig it. Excited to get back after school finishes up.

[JTR&PIG]

I am excited for this show and its the first time I will be at hershey so I look forward to this.

[dre2142]

Carlisle DOES suck.

[JTR&PIG]

all i care about is getting as close as possible to the stage and I still haven't figured out what time to leave from pittsburgh

[dre2142]

11am

[JTR&PIG]

well I am not drinking so I won't have to leave my seat and loose and fight someone for it back

[dball2]

Mechanicsburg's town motto is "a good place to live" :thumbsup

Nah..i dig it. Excited to get back after school finishes up.

"A Good Place to Live" isn't too bad. I go to the University of Maryland, and the College Park town motto is "A Livable Community". Frankly though, that would be an improvement.

[dball2]

Thats sweet, cus' we had an awesome tailgate last year, we really need to get that going again this year.

Yes. Yes. A thousand times yes. A big Ants tailgate is a must this year.

[RiotAct]

"A Good Place to Live" isn't too bad. I go to the University of Maryland, and the College Park town motto is "A Livable Community". Frankly though, that would be an improvement.

:lol :lol :lol :lol

Setting the bar pretty high, I see!

[mechman]

"A Good Place to Live" isn't too bad. I go to the University of Maryland, and the College Park town motto is "A Livable Community". Frankly though, that would be an improvement.

That's #1 on my checklist when I'm looking for a home. "Liveable"

[nathan.davidson]

Yes. Yes. A thousand times yes. A big Ants tailgate is a must this year.

You know it's gonna be epic this year. I'm planning on the same spot as last year, minus the police. And since this show is right after Alpine, I think it's gonna be a good one

[nathan.davidson]

How long do shows usually run till at Hershey? This will be my 1st time there. I know at the East Center (or Tweeter or whatever it is now) in Camden it's like 10:00 no later, total bummer :shrug Do they have a set time music can't go past?

Hershey has seen some of the longest DMB shows of all time. It is regularly one of the longest of the tour (6th longest last year, 5th longest in 08 & 00, 2nd longest in 04, longest in 03). Don't be worried about a short show in Hershey, and I wouldn't be too concerned about a bad setlist this year. It's the next show after Alpine, with a 5 day break in between shows.

[dre2142]

well I am not drinking so I won't have to leave my seat and loose and fight someone for it back

11am

[JohnnyTsunami]

taking in a sign that says Good Good Time. Ill be right in front of dave cause of my WH pit tix!

[decemberlov]

Hershey has seen some of the longest DMB shows of all time. It is regularly one of the longest of the tour (6th longest last year, 5th longest in 08 & 00, 2nd longest in 04, longest in 03). Don't be worried about a short show in Hershey, and I wouldn't be too concerned about a bad setlist this year. It's the next show after Alpine, with a 5 day break in between shows.

I was thinking the same thing when I saw that they had a 5 day break before Hershey...Should be rockin':D

[spoot388]

scranton and bethel should be pretty good too. last time scranton came this close after alpine was 2006 and we got Last Stop, Digging A Ditch, Grace Is Gone, and Lover Lay Down. hell of a show except for the awful encore. july should be a fun time.