***Official Charlotte 2010***

[brazil3292]

so its no longer the "nc swing 2010" thread since its just charlotte so this show should be sold out

[dmbncsu]

Sad day indeed.

[Neverknow34]

Yeah... glad i got to go to both last year... but this pissed me off because the Raliegh scene is about 20x better than the charlotte frat-boy d-bag scene... raliegh is WAY more laid back...

[JimiThng80]

CLT '10!!

side note: anyone going to Alpine? im going to try and get a group together and keep costs down (hotel, travel...)

[WhatsTheUse]

yes it is very disappointing they wont be coming to Raleigh this year. I was looking forward to going to both this year but I am still freakin excited. Im seriously thinking about goin to alpine but idk cuz i just bout tickets for the Hullabalou festival :D:D:D:D:D:D

[RobbtheRevelatr]

I guess Raleigh's poor attendance the past couple of years really hurt it. I'm looking forward to Charlotte, as always.

[JimiThng80]

hey man, do you plan on attending any other shows?

I guess Raleigh's poor attendance the past couple of years really hurt it. I'm looking forward to Charlotte, as always.

[RobbtheRevelatr]

hey man, do you plan on attending any other shows?

Don't know yet. Probably Atlanta.. I usually hit that one up with my brother who lives down there.

[brazil3292]

so ive never been to charlotte before...nice place? the seating loks the same to raleigh.
anybody know how to get good seats in the pavilion w/o joining warehouse??? i think im gonna get them from LN or TM...has anybody gotten good seats by using one of them before?

[DMBVIP]

so ive never been to charlotte before...nice place? the seating loks the same to raleigh.
anybody know how to get good seats in the pavilion w/o joining warehouse??? i think im gonna get them from LN or TM...has anybody gotten good seats by using one of them before?

Depends on this GA seating thing ... Ive been sitting sec 2 in the first 10 rows for years hope it doesent get messed up with GA seating.;

[wilsonjc]

Really looking forward to this show!

[dmbncsu]

I know I am hitting this show upand can't wait. But since VA Beach is the night before prob not going there since again its during the middle of the week. Prob looking to go to another show or weekend show.

[defcon]

I'll be there. Haven't been to a show since MSG 08. Money is tight. I have family that lives within walking distance, so it's just the ticket and the gas that I'll have to worry about. We should all have an Ants get together or something, that would be cool.

[dmbncsu]

I'll be there. Haven't been to a show since MSG 08. Money is tight. I have family that lives within walking distance, so it's just the ticket and the gas that I'll have to worry about. We should all have an Ants get together or something, that would be cool.

Hey man. Did we meet up one year at Charlotte? I was there with a friend of mine. My name is BJ, but make nickname at the time was Headro.

[defcon]

Hey man. Did we meet up one year at Charlotte? I was there with a friend of mine. My name is BJ, but make nickname at the time was Headro.

Yeah...I remember you. I think that was...2006? Not sure. Anyway, yeah, I can't forget a nickname like that. I'm definitely heading up. Hopefully a little tailgating.

[dmbncsu]

Yeah...I remember you. I think that was...2006? Not sure. Anyway, yeah, I can't forget a nickname like that. I'm definitely heading up. Hopefully a little tailgating.

Yeah good times. I will be headed to Charlotte this year and prob do VA Beach the night before. Going to be a lot of driving but I'm ready.

[defcon]

Yeah good times. I will be headed to Charlotte this year and prob do VA Beach the night before. Going to be a lot of driving but I'm ready.

I did that in 05 with SPAC, Hershey, and Scranton...getting too old to do that now. Scranton was all on my on, as was one night of SPAC. Blah.

[DMBVIP]

Since NC is soo close anybody going to see DMB at Bonaroo from NC?? I think Im in ZBB opening for DMB will be AWESOME!!!

[dmbncsu]

I think I'm just doing the VA Beach and Charlotte. It will be a little driving for me coming from Wilmington but I'm ready for these shows. Hopefully be worth every mile I drive.

I will be happy if I can get a BOWA, STJL, and/or Last Stop. 20 shows and have never seen them once. Crazy

[thedrumster12]

hoping to hear Dreaming Tree for the first time live this year

[saraschneider6]

This will be my first DMB concert in Charlotte. I live in Iowa, originally from Fayetteville, and will be coming back to NC for this 1st time in 7 years. I was really hoping to get to see them at Walnut Creek, but that's not going to happen. Where are some good spots to go in Charlotte before/after the concert? Also going to Omaha and the infamous announced weekend at Wrigley Field in September.

[wilsonjc]

Since NC is soo close anybody going to see DMB at Bonaroo from NC?? I think Im in ZBB opening for DMB will be AWESOME!!!

Me. I don't live in NC though.

[wilsonjc]

I think I'm just doing the VA Beach and Charlotte. It will be a little driving for me coming from Wilmington but I'm ready for these shows. Hopefully be worth every mile I drive.

I will be happy if I can get a BOWA, STJL, and/or Last Stop. 20 shows and have never seen them once. Crazy

BOWA opener and Last Stop encore closer would be acceptable :)

[dmbncsu]

BOWA opener and Last Stop encore closer would be acceptable :)

:thumbsup:cool

[RobbtheRevelatr]

This will be my first DMB concert in Charlotte. I live in Iowa, originally from Fayetteville, and will be coming back to NC for this 1st time in 7 years. I was really hoping to get to see them at Walnut Creek, but that's not going to happen. Where are some good spots to go in Charlotte before/after the concert? Also going to Omaha and the infamous announced weekend at Wrigley Field in September.

Welcome to our town!

[defcon]

Since NC is soo close anybody going to see DMB at Bonaroo from NC?? I think Im in ZBB opening for DMB will be AWESOME!!!

I've wanted to go for years. The only way I'm doing it ever is by renting an RV. I have heard entirely too many horror stories from tent dwellers. I would rent the most obnoxious, largest, mother earth raping RV known to man.

[defcon]

****** Not alot of fan love for Charlotte, eh?

Well, the event staff are idiots there, but I've never ran into problems in the lot, which is more than I can say about many places. I don't expect an epic show, but it is what it is.

[DMBVIP]

****** Not alot of fan love for Charlotte, eh?

Well, the event staff are idiots there, but I've never ran into problems in the lot, which is more than I can say about many places. I don't expect an epic show, but it is what it is.

Im hoping for an awesome show since no Raleigh!


I've wanted to go for years. The only way I'm doing it ever is by renting an RV. I have heard entirely too many horror stories from tent dwellers. I would rent the most obnoxious, largest, mother earth raping RV known to man.

Those prices for RV campin are pretty crazy and since they have put Stevie F*ckin Wonder in the line up im pretty sure im out LOL

[RobbtheRevelatr]

****** Not alot of fan love for Charlotte, eh?

Well, the event staff are idiots there, but I've never ran into problems in the lot, which is more than I can say about many places. I don't expect an epic show, but it is what it is.

I've always thought the venue was great. I love seeing shows at Verizon.

[#41er]

^:thumbsup

[defcon]

I've always thought the venue was great. I love seeing shows at Verizon.

I guess I have to compare everything to SPAC. It's not bad in and of itself. I just enjoy the whole experience -- the stay, tailgating, post show bars, etc. If, on the other hand, you're looking for an in-and-out, wham bam thank you ma'am show, no problems.

[RobbtheRevelatr]

I guess I have to compare everything to SPAC. It's not bad in and of itself. I just enjoy the whole experience -- the stay, tailgating, post show bars, etc. If, on the other hand, you're looking for an in-and-out, wham bam thank you ma'am show, no problems.

That argument, I get. While I've never been to SPAC or Alpine or the Gorge (the whole venue wars between people on these boards is REALLY annoying, btw) I would think those aren't really comparisons to venues like Charlotte, Raleigh or any other typical outdoor venue situated near metro areas. They're not destination venues for people who venture from other places so much. So I get that the experience of attending a show at those venues is different. But as for your experience with the staff, that doesn't really seem to be a big venue issue, but a more common one. As for Epic shows, I go to 2-3 DMB shows a year and maybe my expectations are tempered because I've never been to a show I didn't enjoy, anywhere. But I've never looked at one of those other venues and their setlists and go 'Man, did we got shafted in Charlotte'.

I'm sure the experience of going to one of those shows could be pretty stellar as an experience (my wife and I are going to the Gorge one day.. that's all there is to it) but your original statement just made it sound like its a shitty venue and not really worth going to, and I couldn't disagree more.

No offense to you of course, it's just how it came across to me and I could be way off base. You are certainly entitled to your opinion on it whether I'm right, wrong or just really opinionated and defensive!! :thumbsup

I love my little 'hometown' venue and feel its had more than its fair share of special shows over the years. First full Flecktones guest appearance, Herbie Hancock and TR (rare back then) guesting in 98, a wonderful old school setlist in 03. Rarities and unique arrangements scattered throughout. I look forward to this show every year. I'd take the Pepsi challenge with any other comparable venue inthe country!!! lol.

[thedrumster12]

That argument, I get. While I've never been to SPAC or Alpine or the Gorge (the whole venue wars between people on these boards is REALLY annoying, btw) I would think those aren't really comparisons to venues like Charlotte, Raleigh or any other typical outdoor venue situated near metro areas. They're not destination venues for people who venture from other places so much. So I get that the experience of attending a show at those venues is different. But as for your experience with the staff, that doesn't really seem to be a big venue issue, but a more common one. As for Epic shows, I go to 2-3 DMB shows a year and maybe my expectations are tempered because I've never been to a show I didn't enjoy, anywhere. But I've never looked at one of those other venues and their setlists and go 'Man, did we got shafted in Charlotte'.

I'm sure the experience of going to one of those shows could be pretty stellar as an experience (my wife and I are going to the Gorge one day.. that's all there is to it) but your original statement just made it sound like its a shitty venue and not really worth going to, and I couldn't disagree more.

No offense to you of course, it's just how it came across to me and I could be way off base. You are certainly entitled to your opinion on it whether I'm right, wrong or just really opinionated and defensive!! :thumbsup

I love my little 'hometown' venue and feel its had more than its fair share of special shows over the years. First full Flecktones guest appearance, Herbie Hancock and TR (rare back then) guesting in 98, a wonderful old school setlist in 03. Rarities and unique arrangements scattered throughout. I look forward to this show every year. I'd take the Pepsi challenge with any other comparable venue inthe country!!! lol.

you must not have been in Raleigh in 2008 when dreaming tree and grey street got replaced with smooth rider and Bayou :eek hey, hey, my, my was also cut from the encore.

[RobbtheRevelatr]

you must not have been in Raleigh in 2008 when dreaming tree and grey street got replaced with smooth rider and Bayou :eek hey, hey, my, my was also cut from the encore.

lol.. I've never been to a show in Raleigh. It was always too close to Charlotte, so I always stuck to seeing shows down here.

[dmbncsu]

you must not have been in Raleigh in 2008 when dreaming tree and grey street got replaced with smooth rider and Bayou :eek hey, hey, my, my was also cut from the encore.

Oh no you reminded me of that. :BANG

But besides that, 2008 was pretty good for the NC shows. Charlotte starting with The Stone and Raleigh with Seek Up. My favorite two openers and got it back to back nights. Hopefully Charlotte show will be looked at as one of the best shows in 2010. :rolleyes

[dmbncsu]

****

[defcon]

That argument, I get. While I've never been to SPAC or Alpine or the Gorge (the whole venue wars between people on these boards is REALLY annoying, btw) I would think those aren't really comparisons to venues like Charlotte, Raleigh or any other typical outdoor venue situated near metro areas. They're not destination venues for people who venture from other places so much. So I get that the experience of attending a show at those venues is different. But as for your experience with the staff, that doesn't really seem to be a big venue issue, but a more common one. As for Epic shows, I go to 2-3 DMB shows a year and maybe my expectations are tempered because I've never been to a show I didn't enjoy, anywhere. But I've never looked at one of those other venues and their setlists and go 'Man, did we got shafted in Charlotte'.

I'm sure the experience of going to one of those shows could be pretty stellar as an experience (my wife and I are going to the Gorge one day.. that's all there is to it) but your original statement just made it sound like its a shitty venue and not really worth going to, and I couldn't disagree more.

No offense to you of course, it's just how it came across to me and I could be way off base. You are certainly entitled to your opinion on it whether I'm right, wrong or just really opinionated and defensive!! :thumbsup

I love my little 'hometown' venue and feel its had more than its fair share of special shows over the years. First full Flecktones guest appearance, Herbie Hancock and TR (rare back then) guesting in 98, a wonderful old school setlist in 03. Rarities and unique arrangements scattered throughout. I look forward to this show every year. I'd take the Pepsi challenge with any other comparable venue inthe country!!! lol.

No, VZW is fine...I've been going there since it was the Blockbuster. I've caught some great shows there. My only issue is the roof (there still seems to be a problem with which seats are, or are not, under the roof, and depending on the seating chart you get, it's either wrong or right. The only way to be right is to ask around and conduct a statistical survey it seems...of course this only applies if you have one of those questionable seats). As far as being an urban venue, yeah, there are far worse places.

Any fan of the band knows that they pour their heart out night in and night out for any show, no matter what happens (Staples '08 after LeRoi's death proved that). They go big or go home. Strictly from a concert experience, from the moment they start until the end of the encore (or double or triple encore!), I expect the DMB that I've come to know and love.

[dmbncsu]

There are a lot of dates coming up for the dave matthews tribute band in NC and SC. Just wanted to give everyone a heads up. http://www.thedmtb.com/

[RobbtheRevelatr]

No, VZW is fine...I've been going there since it was the Blockbuster. I've caught some great shows there. My only issue is the roof (there still seems to be a problem with which seats are, or are not, under the roof, and depending on the seating chart you get, it's either wrong or right. The only way to be right is to ask around and conduct a statistical survey it seems...of course this only applies if you have one of those questionable seats). As far as being an urban venue, yeah, there are far worse places.

Any fan of the band knows that they pour their heart out night in and night out for any show, no matter what happens (Staples '08 after LeRoi's death proved that). They go big or go home. Strictly from a concert experience, from the moment they start until the end of the encore (or double or triple encore!), I expect the DMB that I've come to know and love.

Interesting.. you seem to be well traveled in the outdoor venue world! Iv'e never had too much of an issue with those kinds of seats. Most DMB shows I'm not that far back.

[defcon]

Interesting.. you seem to be well traveled in the outdoor venue world! Iv'e never had too much of an issue with those kinds of seats. Most DMB shows I'm not that far back.

I met a guy from Argentina with a trust fund who does nothing but attend concerts all year. That's the life. That's well traveled.


I'll consider myself well traveled if I can hit Alpine and the Gorge while DMB is still touring. Let's face it, how many more years of hardcore touring do you think they have in them? I'd say at least 10 more, but at some point, they need to take a year or more off. I know, say it ain't so, right? We all know that its inevitable.

[voxeddie27]

Confirmed GA Pit Standing... very excited (especially since Raleigh got screwed)....

[dmbncsu]

Is it July yet?

[RobbtheRevelatr]

Is it July yet?

My freezing nuts say no.

[JimiThng80]

yo, yo! im not sure who all remembers me but, i tried to get up with a few of you last year for the Va Beach show and unfortunately things didnt work out well anyway, my fiance and i may try one more time...we want to attend another show besides the one in CLT. maybe we can try and connect again, maybe hotel/driving time can be worked out?

WOOO HOOO CLT!!!!!!

[40oz.]

My freezing nuts say no.

NO SHIT! This cold crap needs to go bye bye. Can't wait for this show. 5 months will fly by and it will be here before we know it.

[brundt3]

Just got GA Pit seats for the Charlotte show, see you all there!!

[Neverknow34]

I got reserved seats... 2nd year warehouse member... i'm really hoping for 1st ten rows, this is my first time requesting... nothing would make me happier. (since i already got shafted with the pit) but i'm pumped!!
I think show is going to be great due to the fact that its the only one in NC...

[mapexdrummer69]

I'll be attending this show along with PNC and Riverbend. I went to Charlotte last year, and it was a decent show. I got really good tickets this year, IMO, through Ticketmaster. Section 1 Row V seats 13,14. I'm pretty excited. I live in WV but lived in Charlotte for a while, and I really like that city. If nothing, I go to the Charlotte show to visit my once home.

[defcon]

hamburgers, hotdogs, steaks, beers, and other party accessories. Anyone doing hardcore tailgatery?

[dmbncsu]

hamburgers, hotdogs, steaks, beers, and other party accessories. Anyone doing hardcore tailgatery?

:thumbsup Sounds good to me. Might be the only show I'm hitting up this year, so I'm going all out.

[scollie41]

Confirmed for GA Pit. I'm sure I'll be there to tailgate before the show too.

[40oz.]

I got reserved seats... 2nd year warehouse member... i'm really hoping for 1st ten rows, this is my first time requesting... nothing would make me happier. (since i already got shafted with the pit) but i'm pumped!!


Good luck, but don't get your hopes up. As a 12/98 WH member, my seats the past couple years have been between row 10-15. With the loss of Raleigh, the Charlotte show will likely be even more sought after (except for the fact that it is not on a weekend). Who knows where seats will be assigned to this year.

Should be a great show though!

[dmbncsu]

So what does everyone think about the chants for Last Stop? Myself I have never chanted for any song, but to get Last Stop I might do a little chanting. But I never get my hopes up.

[RobbtheRevelatr]

So what does everyone think about the chants for Last Stop? Myself I have never chanted for any song, but to get Last Stop I might do a little chanting. But I never get my hopes up.

Unless it's in rotation, the most you'll get is a tease.

[dmbncsu]

Unless it's in rotation, the most you'll get is a tease.

Thats what I was thinking. This might be the year with the most LS teases.

[RobbtheRevelatr]

Thats what I was thinking. This might be the year with the most LS teases.

Well, if it gets rehearsed due to a lot of teases before the Charlotte show, then the possibility is there.

[dmbncsu]

Well, if it gets rehearsed due to a lot of teases before the Charlotte show, then the possibility is there.

If only NC could get lucky one time.

[RobbtheRevelatr]

Yeah, it's never been played in Charlotte

[thedrumster12]

can't wait for this show, probably sit lawn and pregame it up with some buddies in charlotte. thinking about hitting up bonnaroo this summer as well with some friends. I have a feeling the boys are going to bring it this summer :thumbsup

[JimiThng80]

has anyone put together any kind of group for a mass tailgate?

[10-31]

Is anyone road tripping? I am coming from NoVa, and am looking to hit both VAB and Charlotte. Would anyone be interested in carpooling?

[defcon]

has anyone put together any kind of group for a mass tailgate?

I've been thinking about it, but my tailgate setup is, well, non-existent. It would definitely be nice to combine resources. Maybe just a grill, red cups, BYOB, instruments, an Ants Flag...keep it simple. These things usually don't work out. SPAC and Alpine have had huge get togethers.

[thedrumster12]

talked to my buddy and he thinks he can hook me up with some Charlotte tickets. his dad is friends with one of Timmy's guys, met him last year, cool dude.

[brazil3292]

so ive been going through live nation and it seems that a lot of the good seats are gone...i was originally thinking bout doing reserved seats this year since its in charlotte but now im thinking of doing lawn again...im gonna wait until they start doing the free charge wednesday again b4 i get my tix though

[brazil3292]

just a little interested in this.....my friend last year got tix in the front row center and he bought those tix at about noon time on the day of the show in raleigh...he said that they usually save those tix for people who own some of the "stuff" around the pavillion or are high up on the chain...i guess they let those tix go when they find out that they dont need to save those anymore....i think i might try it this time in charlotte!!!!!

[RobbtheRevelatr]

just a little interested in this.....my friend last year got tix in the front row center and he bought those tix at about noon time on the day of the show in raleigh...he said that they usually save those tix for people who own some of the "stuff" around the pavillion or are high up on the chain...i guess they let those tix go when they find out that they dont need to save those anymore....i think i might try it this time in charlotte!!!!!

It'll be interesting to see if those are Pit tickets or seats.

[defcon]

I've gotten some great last minute ticket deals, but I don't recommend it unless you're willing to drive all the way out for nothing. Check out Craigslist and Ebay and of course forums like Ants and try to arrange something. I got awesome seats at MSG by doing this at below face.

There is a thread on ndmbc regarding ticketmaster/live nation and ticket scalping. A great read. I noticed this situation with Charlotte. Some great seats were already onsale on ticket scalper's websites and ebay just seconds after the on-sale. It needs to be stopped. And remember, spay or neuter your animals.

[JimiThng80]

Sounds good to me. Maybe we can combine our thoughts and get a mini group together.

I've been thinking about it, but my tailgate setup is, well, non-existent. It would definitely be nice to combine resources. Maybe just a grill, red cups, BYOB, instruments, an Ants Flag...keep it simple. These things usually don't work out. SPAC and Alpine have had huge get togethers.

[dmbncsu]

Sounds good to me. Maybe we can combine our thoughts and get a mini group together.

:thumbsup

[dmbncsu]

Go Pack!!

[defcon]

Yeah, scored tix today. Lawn. So if anyone would like to trade down for whatever reason, or just wants 2 lawns, they're up for sale...shamless promotion. I don't like the lawn, too steep. BLAGH.

[thedrumster12]

Go Pack!!

:thumbsup hoping we can make a run in the NIT, would be nice if we could win and play carolina if they win and finally beat 'em this year.

[defcon]

topping the thread...how ya'll doing?

[yamarider426]

Looking for 4 tickets (pref. not lawn).

Please email me at manderson@inbox.com.

Thanks

[thedrumster12]

topping the thread...how ya'll doing?

pretty good, the weather was beautiful today in Raleigh

[tolley]

Sec 5 Row Q. Pretty much the same as always. 5 Year member. Maybe 5 years from now I'll move up a little. Happy just to be going though.

[whiteysax]

Hey guys... wanted to pass along some info about our show this Friday. The Dave Matthews Tribute Band will be back at Amos' Southend on Tryon St. in Charlotte to play our rescheduled show. Hoping to fill out the club again, this time without the bad weather!
Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. The show is 16+, so all you high school youngins be sure to let your friends know as well. Doors open at 8pm with our friends, the Matt MacKelcan Band opening up the show again.
Here's the facebook page for the show...
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=405782921392&index=1

[defcon]

Sec 5 Row Q. Pretty much the same as always. 5 Year member. Maybe 5 years from now I'll move up a little. Happy just to be going though.

I gave up Whorehouse...I mean, Warehouse after 7 years as a member. The reason? For the $30+/year that I pay for the membership, I can:

1) take my chances with public onsale
2) find another pre-sale
3) win tickets from a radio or other contest
4) buy from a scalper
5) or my preferred method, this message board.

Warehouse just isn't what it once was now that everybody and their grandmother has a membership.

Hey guys... wanted to pass along some info about our show this Friday. The Dave Matthews Tribute Band will be back at Amos' Southend on Tryon St. in Charlotte to play our rescheduled show. Hoping to fill out the club again, this time without the bad weather!
Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. The show is 16+, so all you high school youngins be sure to let your friends know as well. Doors open at 8pm with our friends, the Matt MacKelcan Band opening up the show again.
Here's the facebook page for the show...
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=405782921392&index=1 (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#%21/event.php?eid=405782921392&index=1)

Good luck! I know you won't need it. I remember you from SPAC 05 (I think) and maybe C-ville at that place across the way from Millers. If I was going to be up in Charlotte I'd definitely catch the show.'

So...I guess tailgating is not going to work for me. I'm bringing someone who is a recovering alcoholic...I don't want to drink around this person. I also played the dick and suggested they avoid concerts altogether. It's really a Catch-22. Then again, I met a bartender who was a recovered alcoholic once...she always said it like this, "if you can look your demon right in the eye and tell it to go back to hell, then you've beat it." Touche.

[whiteysax]

Good luck! I know you won't need it. I remember you from SPAC 05 (I think) and maybe C-ville at that place across the way from Millers. If I was going to be up in Charlotte I'd definitely catch the show.'
Thanks man... that Cville jam was epic! Playing on the mall across from Millers... nice little crowd. we even made a little cash! Too bad you won't be in town tomorrow.

Speaking of which... I'm flying into Charlotte today, meeting up with the band tomorrow when they roll into town. Any ants in the area wanna get together tonight or tomorrow early afternoon? I should be in town and at my hotel by 3pm. Ideally, I'd like to watch one of the hockey games on versus tonite if anyone would like to join me

[dmbncsu]

Thanks man... that Cville jam was epic! Playing on the mall across from Millers... nice little crowd. we even made a little cash! Too bad you won't be in town tomorrow.

Speaking of which... I'm flying into Charlotte today, meeting up with the band tomorrow when they roll into town. Any ants in the area wanna get together tonight or tomorrow early afternoon? I should be in town and at my hotel by 3pm. Ideally, I'd like to watch one of the hockey games on versus tonite if anyone would like to join me

DMTB at Red Dogs in Wrightsville Beach. :thumbsup I'll be there.

[dmbncsu]

**** it up...

I got a queston, I have seats 5-7 in section 9. Does the numbers go left to right or right to left? I think its left to right, 1 being on the left side.

[dmbncsu]

Is it July yet?

[ericvol]

Hey everyone! Can't wait till the show, looking to grab a pair in the reserved section if anyone has any available!

I posted a thread in the ticket section but figured I would post in here as well!

Eric Quisenberry
Equisenb2096@gmail.com

Thanks!

[DMBVIP]

Anybody going to Smilefest this year just got my tickets and was wondering if any other ants are going up?? Heres some of the line up http://www.smilefest.com/all-artists I heard theres more than this Cant wait to see Jeff Coffin before the DMB tour starts up.. Acoustic Sydicate & Micheal Franti too good lord!!!

[RobbtheRevelatr]

Anybody going to Smilefest this year just got my tickets and was wondering if any other ants are going up?? Heres some of the line up http://www.smilefest.com/all-artists I heard theres more than this Cant wait to see Jeff Coffin before the DMB tour starts up.. Acoustic Sydicate & Micheal Franti too good lord!!!

Interesting. The Double Door Inn sent me an email and the Mu'tet will be there on May 20... so will I.

[CW112193]

Trying to make this my first show, working on getting my dad to purchase tickets. Been to verizon once probably 4 years ago to see Jimmy Buffett, i liked the setup there a bit better then the setup in Walnut Creek. I live in fayetteville, so i'm looking at going to either charlotte, Virginia Beach, Nationals Park would be preferred so i could see Gaslight Anthem 2 days later in Philly, or possibly Atlanta. All i found for reserved seats left for this show is uncovered, so should i just go lawn? Or wait for a drop or something? I'm new to DMB stuff, i'm a Springsteen transplant. Help would be appreciated!

[BruceW]

looks like im making this show my 4th of the 5 for this summer...bringing my whole family, should be awesome!

[thedrumster12]

can't wait for this show, talked to my buddy who said he is workin on getting tickets (last year got dead center of section 2!) I'll be ready to rock out hard considering no 2011

[DMBVIP]

Interesting. The Double Door Inn sent me an email and the Mu'tet will be there on May 20... so will I.

I had no clue man I might be there.. I think it will be cool to see Jeff w/out the band... Ive seen the flecktones a couple of times :thumbsup

[RobbtheRevelatr]

Awesome Mu'tet show last night... Coffin and crew were downright phenomenal. I converted a couple of friends last night.. they're wanting to know when he'll be back!

[dontdrink36]

anybody gotta lawn ticket they don't need and will sell me? PM me.

[thedrumster12]

can't wait for this show, been a rough week and nothing makes me happier than watching the boys live and having a great time with friends.

[RobbtheRevelatr]

anybody gotta lawn ticket they don't need and will sell me? PM me.

Wait.. is this show currently sold out? I guess that kind of makes sense with no show in Raleigh this year, but still. I don't think we've sold out during the week in a long time.

[defcon]

Wait.. is this show currently sold out? I guess that kind of makes sense with no show in Raleigh this year, but still. I don't think we've sold out during the week in a long time.yeah that and the whole totally not touring in 111 biz has made clt a hot ticket...so will there be an ants thing there or are ppl just not interested in this?

[swemnaked]

to avoid any confusion, this show is NOT sold out

[RobbtheRevelatr]

to avoid any confusion, this show is NOT sold out

anybody gotta lawn ticket they don't need and will sell me? PM me.

Looks like you can still get a ticket dude!

[brundt3]

These sets have me stoked for the Charlotte show! Here's hoping for some rarities!

[gorgefan36]

Hey Charlotte!

I'm flying in for this show from Washington State, and I've never been to North Carolina before. Is there anything fun to do in the area? I would love to do some sightseeing while I'm there. :)

[AllifromOhio]

How is the sound in the lawn at this venue?

[RobbtheRevelatr]

Hey Charlotte!

I'm flying in for this show from Washington State, and I've never been to North Carolina before. Is there anything fun to do in the area? I would love to do some sightseeing while I'm there. :)

www.usnwc.org

[rainesmj]

Anyone got an extra pit ticket they are trying to sell? All I can find online is in pairs and I just need a single for myself. Thanks.

[defcon]

How is the sound in the lawn at this venue?


eh...not bad, but not the best either. If you're way in the back, you're doing to deal with the crowd noise occasionally drowning out the band. It isn't bad up front.

[jt41dmb]

Anybody from the Charlotte area also doing Atlanta and would wanna ride together?

[RobbtheRevelatr]

Hey Charlotte!

I'm flying in for this show from Washington State, and I've never been to North Carolina before. Is there anything fun to do in the area? I would love to do some sightseeing while I'm there. :)

www.usnwc.org

Best sight seeing would be to rent a car and drive toward Asheville.. maybe hit the Blue Ridge Parkway. Anywhere from 2-3 hours depending on where you go. Otherwise, in the other direction, it's like 7 hours to the Outer Banks.. four hours to Wilmington if you just want to hit a beach.

[gorgefan36]

Best sight seeing would be to rent a car and drive toward Asheville.. maybe hit the Blue Ridge Parkway. Anywhere from 2-3 hours depending on where you go. Otherwise, in the other direction, it's like 7 hours to the Outer Banks.. four hours to Wilmington if you just want to hit a beach.

I've heard good things about the Blue Ridge Parkway! We will probably have to check it out. I've heard there are a lot of wineries around Charlotte too.. not sure if that's true or not.

We're going to fly in to Charlotte and drive up to DC, for the show up there, plus sight-seeing along the way. We'll be going up... either I-85 or I-95 (one of the two.. can't remember which!) and staying in Richmond along the way. Hopefully it will be a fun trip!

[10-31]

Hey Charlotte!

I'm flying in for this show from Washington State, and I've never been to North Carolina before. Is there anything fun to do in the area? I would love to do some sightseeing while I'm there. :)


if you fly in the day before you can catch them in VAB and go to the beach during the day! (if there isnt any lingering oil and dead seacreatures)

[10-31]

considering we have heard about 40 songs at comcast, we only have roughly another 15 songs for the tour . . . ..

[RobbtheRevelatr]

I've heard good things about the Blue Ridge Parkway! We will probably have to check it out. I've heard there are a lot of wineries around Charlotte too.. not sure if that's true or not.

We're going to fly in to Charlotte and drive up to DC, for the show up there, plus sight-seeing along the way. We'll be going up... either I-85 or I-95 (one of the two.. can't remember which!) and staying in Richmond along the way. Hopefully it will be a fun trip!

I usually take I-77 to I-81 to get to DC.. but I'm sure I-85 is ok as well. It connects to I-95 somewhere in VA. There are some wineries around. Locally, you can check out what's going on downtown at

www.findyourcenter.com

I'm not a Nascar fan but the brand new Nascar Hall of Fame is pretty cool, and it's right downtown.

[CarolinaGamecok]

Hey Charlotte!

I'm flying in for this show from Washington State, and I've never been to North Carolina before. Is there anything fun to do in the area? I would love to do some sightseeing while I'm there. :)


Charleston, SC is a 3 hour drive from Charlotte and is by far the best city in the south if not the entire country. Great history, beaches, restaurants, nightlife, women, people, etc.

[CarolinaGamecok]

If you haven't bought your tickets yet, Livenation is doing a promotion for the month of June. No service charges on tickets.

[RobbtheRevelatr]

Charleston, SC is a 3 hour drive from Charlotte and is by far the best city in the south if not the entire country. Great history, beaches, restaurants, nightlife, women, people, etc.

But humid as hell and hot as balls that time of year! lol.. I do love Charleston...

[gorgefan36]

Charleston, SC is a 3 hour drive from Charlotte and is by far the best city in the south if not the entire country. Great history, beaches, restaurants, nightlife, women, people, etc.

I would love to go down and see Charleston again! We used to live in Beaufort when my dad was stationed on Parris Island. (I don't think I would be interested in the women.. but if the men are equally as great, then all the better :lol)

[AllifromOhio]

My family lives in Charleston and it is a great place. I almost went to college there.

[#41er]

Anybody from the Charlotte area also doing Atlanta and would wanna ride together?

We're going down, but we still need to find some tickets.

[bigeyedfish814]

just found a place to stay in charlotte, now all i gotta do i get a hook up on a cheap but good ticket. so excited, this is gonna be 3 shows in one summer woo!

[bigeyedfish814]

I feel sad for what happened

:confused

[brundt3]

Good evening, Charlotte. See you all in about a month!

[whiteysax]

Hey Hey Charlotte! Warm up for DMB this Thursday on the rooftop at the Epicenter! Dave Matthews Tribute Band will be playing the Alive After Five concert series... free show! Multiple bars on location!

[#41er]

Hey Hey Charlotte! Warm up for DMB this Thursday on the rooftop at the Epicenter! Dave Matthews Tribute Band will be playing the Alive After Five concert series... free show! Multiple bars on location!

See ya there.

[whiteysax]

See ya there.
nice! Looking forward to the show... was a great time last year!

[brundt3]

nice! Looking forward to the show... was a great time last year!

Whitey, good show last night (I'm the guy who came up and talked to you after the show). Your version of Jimi Thing rocked. Hope you get to make it to the Atlanta show.

[golfgod130]

So my buddy and I are driving from Lake Toxaway (near Brevard). I've never been to the Charlotte show before. Is there a lot of tailgating? Also, would it be worth it to drive up mid morning and spend the day in Charlotte? I've never been to the city either. haha. Can't wait!!!

[whiteysax]

Whitey, good show last night (I'm the guy who came up and talked to you after the show). Your version of Jimi Thing rocked. Hope you get to make it to the Atlanta show.
thanks bro!

[dmbncsu]

So my buddy and I are driving from Lake Toxaway (near Brevard). I've never been to the Charlotte show before. Is there a lot of tailgating? Also, would it be worth it to drive up mid morning and spend the day in Charlotte? I've never been to the city either. haha. Can't wait!!!

The tailgating scene is great in Charlotte. You got Carowinds Theme Park you could go to. As for anything else you might need to get some info from people from Charlotte or someone that knows more about Charlotte.

[RobbtheRevelatr]

The tailgating scene is great in Charlotte. You got Carowinds Theme Park you could go to. As for anything else you might need to get some info from people from Charlotte or someone that knows more about Charlotte.

Carowinds is cool, although I haven't been in years. It has a water park as well as a theme park with roller coasters and all.

The downtown scene is pretty cool.. great restaurants and bars.

I mentioned to someone else in here for something really unique, go to the Whitewater Center ( usnwc.org ). They have live music on the deck every Thursday, and a full service restaurant with a great selection of beers and wine. You can literally make a day out of it. Go rafting or kayaking, zipline, climbing towers... it's fantastic.

[dmbncsu]

We are getting close. Maybe Last Stop will be ready for Charlotte. :rolleyes

[RobbtheRevelatr]

We are getting close. Maybe Last Stop will be ready for Charlotte. :rolleyes

lol. I've never seen that one live, but if I never do, no big deal. I don't think they've ever played it in Charlotte, so it would be good to get one for the books.

[dmbncsu]

lol. I've never seen that one live, but if I never do, no big deal. I don't think they've ever played it in Charlotte, so it would be good to get one for the books.

My list that I have never seen live. Maybe 2 or 3 from this list will pop up.
20 shows since 2001
Last Stop
BOWA
STJL
Spoon
IBYU
Minarets
SUAD

[dontdrink36]

Really looking forward to this! It's my first DMB show not in ATL and I can't wait!

[bdfresh62]

Just ordered my ticket. Will be my 15th show!

[dontdrink36]

I've never hung out in Charlotte before just driven through it. Is there anything cool and unique I should check out while I'm there? Or any good tailgates or parties going down?

[RobbtheRevelatr]

I've never hung out in Charlotte before just driven through it. Is there anything cool and unique I should check out while I'm there? Or any good tailgates or parties going down?

As discussed above

http://www.antsmarching.org/forum/showpost.php?p=11294752&postcount=125

As for tailgating, it's always pretty cool in Charlotte. The big rule is just don't be stupid, and the cops should be cool. If you're underage, just don't give them a reason to check you out.

[Bonz]

As mentioned before, the USNWC (http://www.usnwc.org/) is a unique place. Its on your way in to town off of I-85 a few miles. Bring a suit if you want to raft. You could actually shower and change there if you needed to.

If your a NASCAR fan, they just opened the Hall of Fame downtown(uptown). Personally, im not a huge fan, and havent been yet. Heard its kind of pricey.

I you can, id stay Uptown, not near Verizon. Easy to find bars for someone not familiar with the city.

dont drink and drive

[dmbncsu]

Month and two days......

[RobbtheRevelatr]

As mentioned before, the USNWC (http://www.usnwc.org/) is a unique place. Its on your way in to town off of I-85 a few miles. Bring a suit if you want to raft. You could actually shower and change there if you needed to.

If your a NASCAR fan, they just opened the Hall of Fame downtown(uptown). Personally, im not a huge fan, and havent been yet. Heard its kind of pricey.

I you can, id stay Uptown, not near Verizon. Easy to find bars for someone not familiar with the city.

dont drink and drive

I got to see it twice right before it opened, and its really cool. I'm no nascar fan either, but its still pretty fun.

[Radioplay]

Printed off my tix today for Charlotte. Last year I took a friend to her first dmb show (Raleigh). When this summer rolled up, she was asking "who's ordering the tickets online?? can you print them for us!" haha

I think we'll be getting into Charlotte relatively early (4-5pm). Might do some tailgating. Not sure yet.

[dmbncsu]

^:thumbsup

One month away. Been waiting a long time to say that.

[bdfresh62]

^:thumbsup

One month away. Been waiting a long time to say that.

:thumbsup

[katydid523]

I'm truly bummed about no NC Swing; I loved going to Raleigh - such a great place to tailgate (like being in a park) vs the asphalt acres (should be sweltering in July) in Charlotte...but i prefer the actual show venue in Charlotte to Walnut Creek...this will be my first 1 show year in a while...I'm still happy to get to see the show even once!

[katydid523]

yeehaw!!

[dmbncsu]

I'm truly bummed about no NC Swing; I loved going to Raleigh - such a great place to tailgate (like being in a park) vs the asphalt acres (should be sweltering in July) in Charlotte...but i prefer the actual show venue in Charlotte to Walnut Creek...this will be my first 1 show year in a while...I'm still happy to get to see the show even once!

Mine as well. My job is keeping me from going to another show.

[JimiThng80]

holy yeee haww! this day cant arrive fast enough...Beers all around!

[ashnesgolf]

hey guys I am coming down from raleigh and I am looking for an extra pair lower or a pitt tix. best ay to contact is ashnesgolf@yahoo.com. cant wait see y'all down there!


ryan

[RobbtheRevelatr]

Just listened to the 2007 show yesterday...

"Do you mind if we dance with your dates?" lol... that was a killer show that year. Last Roi show in Charlotte, and boy did he shine that night. :( :leroi

[dmbncsu]

Just listened to the 2007 show yesterday...

"Do you mind if we dance with your dates?" lol... that was a killer show that year. Last Roi show in Charlotte, and boy did he shine that night. :( :leroi

:thumbsup:leroi That was also the last time I saw Roi. Great show.

[RobbtheRevelatr]

:thumbsup:leroi That was also the last time I saw Roi. Great show.

Actually, I was fortunate enough to see him in Bristow at this last show.. the show after that in Charlotte was surreal. Jeff blowing the roof off helped make it all ok. Of course, at that time we thought he'd be back. :(

[dmbncsu]

Actually, I was fortunate enough to see him in Bristow at this last show.. the show after that in Charlotte was surreal. Jeff blowing the roof off helped make it all ok. Of course, at that time we thought he'd be back. :(

Yeah I remember the first show with Jeff. I found out about Roi while tailgating before the Charlotte show in 2008. I never thought it was that serious. Def miss Roi alot. :leroi

[JSA6916]

Excited for Charlotte now after seeing Halloween pop up tonight. I'll be the one with the Halloween sign and chant starter in sec 3.

[j_b_58]

Hey Guys just fyi the Dave Matthews Tribute Band is playing in Salisbury on Thursday July 15th. I have never been to one of their shows but what I have heard from friends, not a bad show if you can make it. Could be a good gear up for the next Wednesday.

[Radioplay]

One of my girl friends bought two tix for the Charlotte show this morning. Lawn is sold out. She had to get pavilion seats. So someone's going to be happy when she trades her seats for lawn :o

[CarolinaGamecok]

Does anybody have any lawn seats for sale? I waited too late and now they're sold out. My email is mcs_16@yahoo.com thanks.

[bdfresh62]

Excited for Charlotte now after seeing Halloween pop up tonight. I'll be the one with the Halloween sign and chant starter in sec 3.

If you get Dave to play Halloween I think we all owe you a drink. Also Halloween, Minarets, and The Last Stop have never been played in Charlotte...

http://www.dmbalmanac.com/VenueStats.aspx?vid=1407

[mikerob]

Excited for Charlotte now after seeing Halloween pop up tonight. I'll be the one with the Halloween sign and chant starter in sec 3.

I'll be chanting with you in Section 2, let's make it happen! :monkey

[Boiler]

Limited view lowers are up on TM....

[Funkyhamster]

WH instant tickets are on sale as of this afternoon, I believe...

[HavnAGdTime]

i have 2 tix in sec 1 and they say limited view. Never been to verizon in Charlotte. How limited is my view??? :(

[thedrumster12]

i have 2 tix in sec 1 and they say limited view. Never been to verizon in Charlotte. How limited is my view??? :(

where are your seats?

[HavnAGdTime]

where are your seats?

section 1 row S, seats 1 & 2. about as far right as possible

[BruceW]

is VIP Parking worth it for this show?

[Radioplay]

is VIP Parking worth it for this show?

I think so. I almost always get VIP Parking. You get a parking spot close to the entrance and you get out a lot faster.

[BruceW]

I think so. I almost always get VIP Parking. You get a parking spot close to the entrance and you get out a lot faster.

you do? i was wondering about the exit...how does that work?

[Radioplay]

you do? i was wondering about the exit...how does that work?

There is a lane for VIP Parking (coming and going).

When you enter the pavilion, your VIP Parking pass is on your rear view mirror. You stay in one lane and go to the VIP parking lot. Everyone else goes to the regular parking lots.

And when the show is over and it's time to go, VIP parking lot folks stay in one lane to exit and basically get to pass everyone else.

Usually I escape the VIP parking lot and exit the venue in under 5 minutes. It's great.

Otherwise, I'm in line trying to leave for like 45 mins :lol

[BruceW]

There is a lane for VIP Parking (coming and going).

When you enter the pavilion, your VIP Parking pass is on your rear view mirror. You stay in one lane and go to the VIP parking lot. Everyone else goes to the regular parking lots.

And when the show is over and it's time to go, VIP parking lot folks stay in one lane to exit and basically get to pass everyone else.

Usually I escape the VIP parking lot and exit the venue in under 5 minutes. It's great.

Otherwise, I'm in line trying to leave for like 45 mins :lol

good...just what i'm looking for...thanks!

[Waters8211]

Hey guys, I am kinda new here. I live in Durham, NC and am trying to make it to the Nationals Park show in Washington, DC. I have purchased the ticket, but have since lost my job. I was wondering if there were any other ants in the Raleigh/Durham area that are attending this show and may be open to carpooling. I was thinking about going up there early Friday and heading back as soon as the show is finished. It is a 10 hour roundtrip drive and that is a long time to be driving alone. Also I will be going to Charlotte earlier in the week and to Atlanta earlier the next week. I will have 1 WH ticket to sell for the Charlotte show also if anyone is interested. The WH is supposed to send the ticket out on July 7, so I should have on July 9.

[Radioplay]

good...just what i'm looking for...thanks!

You're welcome!

[Bonz]

anyone interested in trading 4 tix for 3?
Ive got 4 in section 8. wife wants better seats in 1,2,3. I told her they were slim. none and expensive, yeah there are some limited views available, but the view and the sound is subpar.. Conversely, if you just have any for sale up close id be interested, and would pay a premium, but nothing crazy.

Last year, ill be a Warehouse member. Its BS where the tickets are. These arent terrible, but after being put in the rafters last year for night 2 in Cville, i should have learned my lesson. Bought much, much better tickets off the street for N1.

Same in CLT last year. Crappy warehouse tickets, sold them and bought nice section 2s.

[RobbtheRevelatr]

anyone interested in trading 4 tix for 3?
Ive got 4 in section 8. wife wants better seats in 1,2,3. I told her they were slim. none and expensive, yeah there are some limited views available, but the view and the sound is subpar.. Conversely, if you just have any for sale up close id be interested, and would pay a premium, but nothing crazy.

Last year, ill be a Warehouse member. Its BS where the tickets are. These arent terrible, but after being put in the rafters last year for night 2 in Cville, i should have learned my lesson. Bought much, much better tickets off the street for N1.

Same in CLT last year. Crappy warehouse tickets, sold them and bought nice section 2s.

They've really gotten worse this year too with the GA Pit. I think the GA Pit is a good idea, I'm not bitching about that.. I'm bitching about how much farther back my seats are this year.

[cornerofgreystA]

Charleston, SC is a 3 hour drive from Charlotte and is by far the best city in the south if not the entire country. Great history, beaches, restaurants, nightlife, women, people, etc.

I have to agree with the Charleston recommendation. I am from Charleston coming up to Charlotte for the concert. There are many good looking men here, too ;)

[Bonz]

Question:
Why dont they do the deep south shows earlier or later when the weather is cooler? Hoping its not 95 when they play here, but you know it will be. Im sure its logisitics, but dang.

[RobbtheRevelatr]

Question:
Why dont they do the deep south shows earlier or later when the weather is cooler? Hoping its not 95 when they play here, but you know it will be. Im sure its logisitics, but dang.

Well, being that its outside, earlier would just be hotter. Later doesn't work for two reasons. 11pm curfew law, and when you're doing a show that size, you want to get people that have to work the next day to come out, and staying out much later than midnight or so is tough on weeknight when you have to be up at 6 or 7. I think the start time is about right, myself.

[Bonz]

Well, being that its outside, earlier would just be hotter. Later doesn't work for two reasons. 11pm curfew law, and when you're doing a show that size, you want to get people that have to work the next day to come out, and staying out much later than midnight or so is tough on weeknight when you have to be up at 6 or 7. I think the start time is about right, myself.

i meant earlier or later in the year...i thought that was obvious. Guess not.

But, considering this year the tour starts in June and ends in Sept, its gonna be hot any time in charlotte.

[Radioplay]

i meant earlier or later in the year...i thought that was obvious. Guess not.

But, considering this year the tour starts in June and ends in Sept, its gonna be hot any time in charlotte.

Spring '09 was perfect. The humidity down here just sucks :thumbsdow

[RobbtheRevelatr]

i meant earlier or later in the year...i thought that was obvious. Guess not.

But, considering this year the tour starts in June and ends in Sept, its gonna be hot any time in charlotte.

OHHHH.. my bad. Yeah that makes sense.

It's hard to say. The show last year was great, obviously.. 2007 in late September was just fine actually.. so yeah, September can work. In my experience, the only problem with shows early in the season is they tend to be a little repetitive.. they lack some diversity. I think 09, being an album release year, and they only played 3-5 songs from the album on that early tour, was actually better in that regard because they mixed those early shows up pretty good with some oldies/rarities. Broke out a little Blue Water. That was all really cool... they weren't focused on relearning a bunch of rarities though, but mixed it up real well that early tour I thought. I loved the Charlotte show and the one Atlanta show I caught that spring. If they're out that early, it would be ideal, but I do prefer fall shows as they're usually playing a lot more, and new songs evolve a bit by then. I think we're getting this year's show at a good time in the tour.

[janelikes]

How bad do you think the view would be for section 3 row R seat 36? Does anybody know how many seats accross section 3 is? Tickets say limited view . . .

[rainesmj]

Never been to Charlotte. I got Section 3 Row W Seat 45. It says that I "may have a limited view". Anyone know how limited this may or may not be. Thanks

[phatpig]

Is it just my experiences, or have others found this to be a tougher ticket this year? As far as trying to get something in the lower pavillion/pit at least? I figured since it was a Wednesday night it wouldn't be that difficult, but finding a pair of lowers for my friends has been tough so far. Maybe the addition of the pit and no Raleigh this year is causing this difficulty?

[RobbtheRevelatr]

Is it just my experiences, or have others found this to be a tougher ticket this year? As far as trying to get something in the lower pavillion/pit at least? I figured since it was a Wednesday night it wouldn't be that difficult, but finding a pair of lowers for my friends has been tough so far. Maybe the addition of the pit and no Raleigh this year is causing this difficulty?

I'd say that No Raleigh has more to do with it than anything else. Charlotte is the easier show for Raleigh fans to get to.. unless VA Beach is really closer.. but I would think Charlotte would be.

[Bonz]

Spring '09 was perfect. The humidity down here just sucks :thumbsdow
yeah, last year was great weather. Unfortunately, i had 3 douchebags next to me, trying to cram into 2 seats. Real Dbags. We were also sitting 4 seats down from Andy Roddick and Dbag#1 was fuckign with him.

Dont know why i didnt do something about it...must have been in a pacifist mood.

'08 was a better show for me, but hot as hell.

[Bonz]

Never been to Charlotte. I got Section 3 Row W Seat 45. It says that I "may have a limited view". Anyone know how limited this may or may not be. Thanks

I dont really think your view will be very limited, but its definitely not great. I also find the sound to be not as good way over on the edges in the 1 and 3. Im trying to convince the wife that being in sec8 is better than way on the edges in 1 or 3. She ha this thing about being as physically close to Dave as she can..lol

[rainesmj]

I dont really think your view will be very limited, but its definitely not great. I also find the sound to be not as good way over on the edges in the 1 and 3. Im trying to convince the wife that being in sec8 is better than way on the edges in 1 or 3. She ha this thing about being as physically close to Dave as she can..lol


Do you know how many seats across are in each section?

[Bonz]

Do you know how many seats across are in each section?

Hard to say as its different for each row you know.

But if they say you have limited view, you can be sure you are closer to the end of the row than not.

When they used to put up the seat selector thing on live nation, you could actually count the seats on each row.

[gorgefan36]

Only 23 days... I'm getting excited! This is going to be my first show of the summer.. so glad I don't have to wait for Boise and the Gorge!

[DMBVIP]

limited veiw seats suck in Charlotte!

[JimiThing1234]

looking for lowers/pit. i realize this a long shot request.

considering trading my 2nd row john mayer tickets in charlotte the friday before.

[JimiThng80]

has anyone attempted to form an Ants taligating crew/area? id be game for helping create one. my fiance and i will be there and would love to hang with some fellow Ants.

[bballplayer2523]

Anyone know anyone selling tickets? I think they just sold out on livenation

[Radioplay]

has anyone attempted to form an Ants taligating crew/area? id be game for helping create one. my fiance and i will be there and would love to hang with some fellow Ants.

This would be good. I'm riding up with a girl friend. We're supposed to have cornhole. And another group is meeting up with us at some point.

[HavnAGdTime]

limited veiw seats suck in Charlotte!

how bad do they suck....? should I cry?

[rainesmj]

how bad do they suck....? should I cry?

If they are limited view..then don't worry too much. If they are obstructed views then those can be pretty bad. Limited view seats just mean that you will not have a full view of the stage. Obstructed view means you would have a chance of a huge speaker hanging down in front of you and blocking the stage. If you are on the right side of the stage..you will probably have trouble seeing the Horns Section. If you are on the left side of the stage..then boyd might be out of the picture and a little bit of tim too. But charlotte has too big screens on both sides of the stage as well as the 3 hanging from the stage.

[DMBVIP]

Anyone know anyone selling tickets? I think they just sold out on livenation

still for sale..

[Watchtower-[cm]]

Does anyone have ticekts for sale? I only need one.

[hitmewithmusic]

I'm looking for some advice on where to stay... Is it more convenient to leave the venue after the show and head back to a hotel in the university area or to the lowes speedway area? I'll be heading north the next day anyway so being further away from downtown isn't a big deal, just looking for the easiest way to get to and from the venue. Thanks!

[JimiThing1234]

looking for tix, if anyone knows of extra, has to sell some or see good ones show on livenation hit me up..... I live in raleigh

[mikerob]

I'm looking for some advice on where to stay... Is it more convenient to leave the venue after the show and head back to a hotel in the university area or to the lowes speedway area? I'll be heading north the next day anyway so being further away from downtown isn't a big deal, just looking for the easiest way to get to and from the venue. Thanks!

The Hampton Inn on Speedway Blvd is a good place not to far from the venue and right off of 85

[JimiThng80]

Tailgate gathering anyone? Let's make this happen.

[dmbncsu]

I'm down for tailgating. Meeting some of my friends from Raleigh there. So I know for sure we will be tailgating.

[JimiThng80]

would it best if we meet up somewhere prior to the show versus trying to find each other in the insanity of parking lot hell? :confused that way we can all be together, or at least more together than we would be if we parked and began to SEEK UP :bounce

This would be good. I'm riding up with a girl friend. We're supposed to have cornhole. And another group is meeting up with us at some point.

I'm down for tailgating. Meeting some of my friends from Raleigh there. So I know for sure we will be tailgating.

[JimiThing1234]

Tailgate gathering anyone? Let's make this happen.

I'm down, I'll actually try to make it this time....still need tix though :BANG

[HavnAGdTime]

I'm down for tailgating.. Never been to verizon in Charlotte.. Is there just
one lot? Apparently that's quite hectic?

[JimiThng80]

There are actually severl lots but two large lots. Ill PM everyone my cell so we can get together.

[meredith]

Hey y'all! I just booked my flight to Charlotte today! $100 round trip, non-stop from Alabama. Not too bad; I can't drive there for $100.
I'm meeting a friend up there and we'll end up in the lots at some point so I'd love to meet up with y'all.

I'm going to need a hotel for 2 nights too. I saw a Hampton Inn near the venue. Is there an "official" hotel everyone is staying in? It would be fun to hang out by the pool or something the night before too.

lemme know!
meredith

[JimiThng80]

how about this, those interested in getting together, shoot me a PM and we can exchange info. id probably suggest meeting at the Wendy's on the corner of hwy 49 and Pavillion Blvd. Cant wait!!!

-Jeff

[RobbtheRevelatr]

The parking lots are pretty well marked with section letters on the light poles, so whoever gets there first should be able to get the word out. I'd recommend putting up a flag or something similar so anyone who doesn't have your number can find it. Any flag that can act as a landmark would be fine, so long as you can get it up above the cars so people walking up can find it. I won't be able to make the tailgate, unfortunately

[JimiThng80]

yea, i thought about that also, worked great in C'Ville however, i dont have a flag nor a pole....:BANG ill have to get creative.

The parking lots are pretty well marked with section letters on the light poles, so whoever gets there first should be able to get the word out. I'd recommend putting up a flag or something similar so anyone who doesn't have your number can find it. Any flag that can act as a landmark would be fine, so long as you can get it up above the cars so people walking up can find it. I won't be able to make the tailgate, unfortunately

[DMBVIP]

Use a balloon filled w helium... When im at a big music festival i usually use two ballons w a glow stick attached to help me find my way back to camp..

[HavnAGdTime]

Use a balloon filled w helium... When im at a big music festival i usually use two ballons w a glow stick attached to help me find my way back to camp..

:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup 14 dayzzzz

[JimiThing1234]

is it me or is this ticket hard to come by this year...im holding for some good tix and have seen literally nothing pop up on the ants or ebay.....

[DMBVIP]

Yea lawn sold out FAST! Maybe becasue Raleigh got shit on Bahahahaha

[JimiThng80]

the balloon idea is pretty clever, i like it. yes, tickets are tough to come by, mainly as noted, bc there is not a Raleigh show or another show in the area, should be a kick ass show...13 more to go.

[Bonz]

I might have one single available in section 8.

[doHb0Y]

Just got the tickets for the show. My first from the Warehouse and they look nice. Can't wait.

[Bonz]

What section? Just got mine too.Just got the tickets for the show. My first from the Warehouse and they look nice. Can't wait.

[Neverknow34]

Just got the tickets for the show. My first from the Warehouse and they look nice. Can't wait.

also, got mine today! super pumped....

Section 8 Row p... seats 4 and 5 i think...

Really REALLY hoping for LIOG that night...
(and Last Stop)

[Bonz]

seems like a lot if Sec 8s...we are row r

[Waters8211]

I got Sec 8 too, Row Q. I got GA Pit for Atlanta though, so it all works out. Got a stadium seat for Nationals Park. 3 shows in 6 days!! I can't wait!!!

[MistaT88]

What are the chances of more lawn tickets opening up on livenation? I need to get one for my friend....he was dumb and waited too long to get one before they sold out.

Otherwise his only option is stubhub and they are sketchy

[JimiThing1234]

What are the chances of more lawn tickets opening up on livenation? I need to get one for my friend....he was dumb and waited too long to get one before they sold out.

Otherwise his only option is stubhub and they are sketchy
try craigslist

[DMBVIP]

What are the chances of more lawn tickets opening up on livenation? I need to get one for my friend....he was dumb and waited too long to get one before they sold out.

Otherwise his only option is stubhub and they are sketchy


good luck bro

[chocolate15]

does anyone know of any places to campout near the concert? coming from nashville, so we are already spending enough money as it is

[Bonz]

What are the chances of more lawn tickets opening up on livenation? I need to get one for my friend....he was dumb and waited too long to get one before they sold out.

Otherwise his only option is stubhub and they are sketchy

can you just buy a single pavilion ticket and use the lawn?

I might have one if interested.

[JimiThing1234]

try gettin lawn seats on craigslist

[phatpig]

Let's hope the setlists get better before they head south, NOT feeling what's in rotation right now.

[alexwilson3]

ten days!!! :bounce
about to begin my dmb drought to get me all antsy about it!

[JimiThing1234]

Let's hope the setlists get better before they head south, NOT feeling what's in rotation right now.
:ugh ibyu,pig,bef,jtr,warehouse?

[chocolate15]

Let's hope the setlists get better before they head south, NOT feeling what's in rotation right now.
Why does this always seem to make it 10 times better?

[JimiThng80]

tailgaters, let go!

[dmbncsu]

tailgaters, let go!

This week has got to go by fast. Where is the fast foward button when you need it?

[BruceW]

Let's hope the setlists get better before they head south, NOT feeling what's in rotation right now.

whats wrong with what they are playing?

[mbux40]

got lucky on ebay the other night. originally hoping for atl concert, but livenation's been sold out and everyone jacks everything up on ebay so changed my work schedule to be at this show. paid 125 for row 8 sec v, so pretty happy about it :)

[mbux40]

hah, sec 8 row v i meant. ahhh, heck...ya'll knew what i meant.

[JimiThing1234]

got lucky on ebay the other night. originally hoping for atl concert, but livenation's been sold out and everyone jacks everything up on ebay so changed my work schedule to be at this show. paid 125 for row 8 sec v, so pretty happy about it :)
wrong tickets are still available

[mbux40]

no hun, i know they've still got some available for charlotte, i was saying that i was trying to get some for the atlanta show, but everytime i've gone on there, there's been none available. so instead of waiting til the last and being sorry with ending up with nothing at all, we went for this show, plus it's closer to us.

[Bonz]

whats wrong with what they are playing?

agreed....Bonaroo was troubling. but its been good lately

[Bonz]

Looks like Section 8 will be Feelin It.

Here's to No A-holes in Section 8.

no hun, i know they've still got some available for charlotte, i was saying that i was trying to get some for the atlanta show, but everytime i've gone on there, there's been none available. so instead of waiting til the last and being sorry with ending up with nothing at all, we went for this show, plus it's closer to us.

[dmbncsu]

Im in section 9. Does the numbers start low from the left or right, facing the stage? Been there a lot of times and still dont know. :lol

[mbux40]

:thumbsup Looks like Section 8 will be Feelin It.

Here's to No A-holes in Section 8.

[mbux40]

Im in section 9. Does the numbers start low from the left or right, facing the stage? Been there a lot of times and still dont know. :lol hmmm....don't really know. i get confused by just looking at it. not trying to dog sec 9 or 4, i'd be happy with whatever i got, but i'm not sure it i'd be completely satisfied with those seats. to me, they're a weird angle to the stage. but, that's just my opinion.

[JimiThing1234]

Im in section 9. Does the numbers start low from the left or right, facing the stage? Been there a lot of times and still dont know. :lol

i think lower #'s start on the inside work their way out

[JimiThing1234]

no hun, i know they've still got some available for charlotte, i was saying that i was trying to get some for the atlanta show, but everytime i've gone on there, there's been none available. so instead of waiting til the last and being sorry with ending up with nothing at all, we went for this show, plus it's closer to us.
gotcha sorry:BANG

[mbux40]

gotcha sorry:BANGthat's ok, kinda hard to miss the atl ;) just glad we got our tix for a fair price and got lucky with getting better seats than what we would on livenation and paying less, we were cutting it kind of close.

[DMBVIP]

hmmm....don't really know. i get confused by just looking at it. not trying to dog sec 9 or 4, i'd be happy with whatever i got, but i'm not sure it i'd be completely satisfied with those seats. to me, they're a weird angle to the stage. but, that's just my opinion.

the numbers start lowest to right if looking at seating chart..

[JimiThng80]

well tailgaters, the time is getting closer and closer. im not sure how this is going to work if at all because i wont know where they are going to put us (parking wise) until we arrive, unfortunately. with that said, i was thinking of possibly using a balloon or two as a signal to those that want to tailgate? not really sure what the best method to use is, especially with the possiblility of it being 95+ degrees (95 degrees plus helium = @!%$) anyway, up for suggestions and for those that are wanting to tailgate, shoot me a PM and we can exchange info.

[BruceW]

me and my family will be in section 8 too!

the 3 of them will be seeing their first show, so hopefully we will get a gem

[HavnAGdTime]

HAHAHA! There will be blood!! ....our blood ....down there. I'm damn stoked. Hey maybe they'll play Warehouse..

[Huey41]

well tailgaters, the time is getting closer and closer. im not sure how this is going to work if at all because i wont know where they are going to put us (parking wise) until we arrive, unfortunately. with that said, i was thinking of possibly using a balloon or two as a signal to those that want to tailgate? not really sure what the best method to use is, especially with the possiblility of it being 95+ degrees (95 degrees plus helium = @!%$) anyway, up for suggestions and for those that are wanting to tailgate, shoot me a PM and we can exchange info.

Line up and park on the side of the road near the box office, when they open the lots you should be one of the first 10 cars in with us.

[BruceW]

Sec 8 Ants trying to wear the same shirt or something?

we must band together!!

[Radioplay]

well tailgaters, the time is getting closer and closer. im not sure how this is going to work if at all because i wont know where they are going to put us (parking wise) until we arrive, unfortunately. with that said, i was thinking of possibly using a balloon or two as a signal to those that want to tailgate? not really sure what the best method to use is, especially with the possiblility of it being 95+ degrees (95 degrees plus helium = @!%$) anyway, up for suggestions and for those that are wanting to tailgate, shoot me a PM and we can exchange info.

That's a decent idea! I was actually discussing this with my buddy a few days ago ... as a way to locate our car lol

[JimiThng80]

i think it will work out.

**Everyone please sign the info sheet for those interested in tailgating, its at the bottom of Krista's signature**

That's a decent idea! I was actually discussing this with my buddy a few days ago ... as a way to locate our car lol

[JimiThng80]

i have attached a Word doc as a sign up/info sheet (im not very Google Doc savvy, please forgive me). Please add your info. :thumbsup

I guess save-as and re attach so that we keep the most recent info in the most recent post. i hope im not sounding too bossy...;)

-Jeff

[hmrun9]

Anybody have an extra lawn ticket? Been going to Charlotte for years, but my friend doesn't have a ticket. I'll paypal or meet in person. I'm in Greenville, SC. Thanks for any help. Only 8 days left!!!