anyone going to texas

[texasdmblvr]

i'm not asking for pictures this time :haha
if anyone is planning to attend any of the texas shows, pm me so i can add you to THE LIST if you are interested in a little ant get together :D

[Rob D]

DMBc

[OklahomaMama]

DMBcyou don't know that, rob...
mebbe beth just wants everyone to gather in texas for chili or a rattlesnake roundup
;)

[angelces]

Beth I'm gonna try to be there.

[texasdmblvr]

you don't know that, rob...
mebbe beth just wants everyone to gather in texas for chili or a rattlesnake roundup
;)
yea- something like that...but you're right- there probably will be some dmb playing and some dmb discussions going on....move the thread for me- is it possible? i don't know how....at least i admit i'm an idiot!

[OklahomaMama]

yea- something like that...but you're right- there probably will be some dmb playing and some dmb discussions going on....move the thread for me- is it possible? i don't know how....at least i admit i'm an idiot!you can PM one of the mods, i think (i dunno, i ask my kid how to do just about everything on the 'net :p )

[marjorybarnes]

ill be going to at least the two houston shows, and hopefully the dallas show as well.... so maybe ill see you there.......

[62jake]

I plan on going to both Selma & The Woodlands. We'll have to see how things go.

[mantra4]

if you are road tripping from out of state, i wouldn't set my sights on the verizon wireless in selma. it sucks... echos like a motherfucker, and the crowds there blow. you would be alot better off just going to the woodlands shows (always great crowds, and a great venue)

[mantra4]

ill be going to at least the two houston shows, and hopefully the dallas show as well.... so maybe ill see you there.......no dallas this year

[bbrianblaze]

I wish I was going to TX.... I loved my last, and only, visit (to Dallas)!!! :D

[lillerfm]

I wish I was going to TX.... I loved my last, and only, visit (to Dallas)!!! :D

Ah Dallas...otherwise known as "Stripper-haven"...

[bbrianblaze]

hmm... typo?

[lillerfm]

hmm... typo?
Maybe...

[chiznaz]

for sure i'm going to be at all three, maybe the New Mexico one. All I know is that drive to NM through west Texas could e one of the worst drives in the nation.

[bbrianblaze]

btw, I went with the wife (then fiance) for the Dallas Thanksgiving Day football game... no strip clubs were visited....

[mantra4]

for sure i'm going to be at all three, maybe the New Mexico one. All I know is that drive to NM through west Texas could e one of the worst drives in the nation.i used to live in west texas (about an hour north of amarillo), and yes... it is a god awful drive... enjoy :)

[62jake]

i used to live in west texas (about an hour north of amarillo), and yes... it is a god awful drive... enjoy :)

Where abouts did you live? I'm from Borger.

[mantra4]

Where abouts did you live? I'm from Borger.hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha...hahahahahaha hahaha...hahahahaha

i'm from dumas

[62jake]

Not a dumbass demon! Oh well, I guess you guys up in Dumas actually do have SOME taste! Haha!

[mantra4]

Not a dumbass demon! Oh well, I guess you guys up in Dumas actually do have SOME taste! Haha!note that i don't live there anymore :D... but yes, i was a dumbass demon. got my ass kicked on numerous occasions by the bulldogs in basketball... also by pampa, palo duro, canyon, herford... but not caprock! who am i kidding,,, we sucked

[mrottondo]

Moved :)

[Holemandaddy]

for sure i'm going to be at all three, maybe the New Mexico one. All I know is that drive to NM through west Texas could e one of the worst drives in the nation.
:thumbsup that is the worst drive anyone could ever have to make

[eric_dmbfan03]

I-10 is sooooo damn long.

[mantra4]

he probably wouldn't even take I-10... he would probably go through lubbock to get to albaquerque (sp). I-10 takes you through el paso

[eric_dmbfan03]

El Paso, Lubbock, they're the same. Crap holes.

[mantra4]

:lol

[DJ Naga Pampa]

theres susposed to be more dates coming up so hopefully they'll add dallas in the tour, i mean they got to, its like one of the most well cities in the state and even in the country, fingers-crossed

[eric_dmbfan03]

theres susposed to be more dates coming up so hopefully they'll add dallas in the tour, i mean they got to, its like one of the most well cities in the state and even in the country, fingers-crossed
Nah man, just face it, Dallas is a no-go this year. It's okay, no reason to get worked up about it. Be happy for the two night stand at CWM Pavilion. Much rather have that than one night in each city.

[DJ Naga Pampa]

ya im ok about it just makes me wonder y would they skip dallas? the past 2 years at dallas i went to we awesome! i just dont see why they wouldnt come back agian is all

[eric_dmbfan03]

I'm not sure why. It would be nice if Texas got four shows, but can't always happen for one reason or another. They'll be back at Dallas eventually.

[Holemandaddy]

im just kinda surprised by that. it seemed that dallas always had a show every year

[mac8111]

if you are road tripping from out of state, i wouldn't set my sights on the verizon wireless in selma. it sucks... echos like a motherfucker, and the crowds there blow. you would be alot better off just going to the woodlands shows (always great crowds, and a great venue)

WRONG. Last years show in Selma beat Houston & Dallas by far.

[mantra4]

WRONG. Last years show in Selma beat Houston & Dallas by far.WRONG. i've seen dmb in selma 3 years in a row and every year the set list is mediocre and the crowds blow. the venue is too big for a crowd that just isn't into it. last years selma show definately blows the other selma shows out of the water, but they always seem to lack energy there. (just my opinion) i also feel that dallas and the woodlands were better than selma last year.


*edit* would you honestly go out of your way to road trip to a show at selma over the woodlands?!?!?!

[eric_dmbfan03]

Selma's set was good last year, but I don't know if it was better than Dallas'. Dallas' set had most of the songs that made their return last year, The Last Stop, Minarets, etc. The Woodlands was fun because at that time, that area was on the tail end of a hurricane and incredibly rainy season, so the lawn was soaked. Selma is the last place I'd go to for a show in Texas. Parking is always hectec there too because they don't open their lots until the doors open to the theater.

[mantra4]

yeah... the hurricaine last year was fun. by the time they closed the set i was pretty ready for it to start raining cause it was fucking HOT up in that bitch

[danmtz]

I'll be there



danmtz2004 - on the Bridge

[emjohn]

Dallas crowds are some of the worst around. DMB or other.

However, I don't think Dallas will be crying for too long. I smell fall/winter tour. A big one.

Vancouver GM Place
Seattle Key Arena
Portland Rose Garden
Staples Center LA
Denver Pepsi Center
Dallas AA Arena
(New Orleans?)
DC MCI Center
Boston Fleet Center
Philly Wachovia
NYC MSG
Rosemont Allstate Arena
Detroit Palace at Auburn Hills
Minnesota Target Center
etc

Evan

[marjorybarnes]

WRONG. Last years show in Selma beat Houston & Dallas by far.

WRONG! Houston, was excellent last year... (actually I dont know if it was better than Selma cause I didnt go, I just wanted to write WRONG in all caps :angel ) But the Houston show was very very good..... BTW, where the hell IS Selma.

[danmtz]

WRONG! Houston, was excellent last year... (actually I dont know if it was better than Selma cause I didnt go, I just wanted to write WRONG in all caps :angel ) But the Houston show was very very good..... BTW, where the hell IS Selma.


Selma was rated the best show of the Texas run just so you know. Their set was the biggest rarity of the TX run and was good. I liked it at Selma last year, but I'm gonna try for the Woodlands this year

[danmtz]

Selma is the last place I'd go to for a show in Texas. Parking is always hectec there too because they don't open their lots until the doors open to the theater.

As soon as the concert was over, I back in my Hotel with Wendy's burgers within 10 minutes. You gotta work around the parking if you want to get around quick. We planned it out well, so we got out quick. I'd go there again, but first I wanna try Woodlands

[marjorybarnes]

Yes, but where IS selma. Ya'll are gonna force me to look at a map!

[mantra4]

Yes, but where IS selma. Ya'll are gonna force me to look at a map!10 minutes north of san antonio on I-35

[mantra4]

Selma was rated the best show of the Texas run just so you know. Their set was the biggest rarity of the TX run and was good. I liked it at Selma last year, but I'm gonna try for the Woodlands this year
who "rated" the show the best out of the texas shows? dmbalmanac gives the show a high rarity for the simple fact of the uncommon sattelite opener, so right, and sleep to dream her in the main set (not played much last year), and a "5 song" encore which was really just 3 full songs with 2 little bitty ones. like i said, last years selma show blows previous ones out of the water, but it wasn't the best show in texas... this one was...

Don't Drink the Water (http://www.antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=50)
Crush (http://www.antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=57)
Drive In Drive Out (http://www.antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=27)
If I Had It All (http://www.antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=79)
When the World Ends (http://www.antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=76)
The Last Stop (http://www.antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=59)
Where Are You Going (http://www.antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=84)
So Much To Say (http://www.antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=23)
One Sweet World (http://www.antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=6)
Grey Street (http://www.antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=65)
Pay For What You Get (http://www.antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=17)
Ants Marching (http://www.antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=21)
Minarets (http://www.antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=16)
Grace Is Gone (http://www.antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=67)
Too Much (http://www.antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=48)
Encore:
The Maker (http://www.antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=99)
All Along The Watchtower (http://www.antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=87)

[ggies]

for all the texas fans

www.davematthewsband.homestead.com/texas.html


Peace,

Tyler

[marjorybarnes]

I put myself on the list on the Texas website.... I thought Slelma was near Dallas, I am a fool... You would think I was a yankee or something!

[texasdmblvr]

hey you guys seem to not have that short term memory loss thing going on...where can we tailgate? i seem to remember (?) that the woodlands frowned heavily on it last year and they were chasing people away...selma was the place to be before and after as far as tailgate parties were concerned. just wanted to know about the woodlands...i live here, you'd think i know- so?
also- who knows the name of the ONLY freakin hotel IN selma? it was right next to the venue if i remember- which obviously i don't...
clarion suites or comfort suites??? maybe econolodge??

[mantra4]

sorry, i don't know... i just drive the 45 minutes back to my house

[texasdmblvr]

sorry, i don't know... i just drive the 45 minutes back to my house
well gee whiz, where's your house - we're crashin there...
just kidding- you're gonna force me to look it up damnit..i thought your nickname was 'ask jeeves'
:lol

[mantra4]

if you go to the official website and go to the tourdates there is a place where you can click on each venue. click on selma's and then there will be a link on that page that will show you hotels that are in the area

:)

[beebop]

Not a dumbass demon! Oh well, I guess you guys up in Dumas actually do have SOME taste! Haha!


If could be worse. I'm from Fritch.

[mantra4]

If could be worse. I'm from Fritch.aaaaaaaaahahahahahahahahahaha... hahahahahahahahaha... hahaha... damn man. they have the internet there now?

*edit* ;)

[elmachobaracho]

I'll be there for all 3 shows. Its nice how it falls in between my summer and fall semesters.

[JanelleM]

Ah Dallas...otherwise known as "Stripper-haven"...
I thought that was Houston?

[marjorybarnes]

Anyone out there from East Texas? I went to school in Nacogdoches, and I spent half of my life in Sour Lake!!! We should do some Texas style tailgating at a show!

[62jake]

If could be worse. I'm from Fritch.

I'm sorry. No, I heard what you said, I'm just sorry.

[chiznaz]

Those going to the Houston shows.... where are yall going to be staying overnight?

[eric_dmbfan03]

I think we could tail gate at The Woodlands. I never park in the lot specifically for the pavilion, I always park at the end of the mall, next to the theater and walk to the pavilion. I think it's easier and obvioulsy a bit cheaper. We could tail gate there prior to the show. I'd be interested in meeting some Ants from the great state of Texas.

[chiznaz]

I think we could tail gate at The Woodlands. I never park in the lot specifically for the pavilion, I always park at the end of the mall, next to the theater and walk to the pavilion. I think it's easier and obvioulsy a bit cheaper. We could tail gate there prior to the show. I'd be interested in meeting some Ants from the great state of Texas.

the mall has a huge parking lot and won't be full at the time of the concert:thumbsup

i'm thinking about booking a room at that marriot that has a skywalk to the pavilion.

[texasdmblvr]

guys- you CANNOT tailgate at the woodlands !!
i am planning a giant party for us...that was/is the point of this thread.
plan A- book sports bar called ROOKIES on saturday day and get the rachels to play. they are my favorite locals and have mastered several dmb songs for me... :)
or
plan B - my house is about 30 minutes from the pavillion- out in the country : if no one cares about the drive its a party waiting to happen. we will be - not home- until saturday around noon time- but still, no biggy.

[mantra4]

sweetness... the astros are playing the cubs in houston that weekend. looks like either saturday afternoon or sunday i'll be hitting up a game too. :)

[eric_dmbfan03]

That's a little drive ahead of you on Saturday. From downtown Houston to The Woodlands it'll be crowded and you may not make it to the pavilion by 6 or 7 depending on when you leave Minute Maid. I'm not sure where you're from but I-45 is always crowded especially since they're still working on the freeway. I'd like for the party at Rookies to be early so that we can get to the pavilion and listen to the soundchecks. I did that the last two years and it's really cool to listen.

[mantra4]

in '02 when they hit the woodlands twice we went to the 'stros game the day before the second show, and we made it out there in plenty of time. i don't know if i'll have time to catch the game on saturday because of already existing plans (although i'd like too), but i'll definately hit the game on sunday. plus my dad lives in houston so i'll be able to shack up there if my crew doesn't want to go to the game on sunday

[txdancingbillie]

Hey kids~ I can't believe it's almost time to get tickets again, damn...I'm still drooling over the d&f show in LA. I'll be driving down south to hit up all 3 shows, we'll be staying at the Drury Inn on 45 (supposedly about mile from the pavilion). The Residence that is walking distance is booked solid for that weekend, some kind of marriot convention or something. Anyways, can't wait to party with the rest of you texas ants that weekend! Good luck to everyone getting WH tickets!!!
cheers,
will

[texasdmblvr]

i'm pretty sure the ruling is to have the get together at rookies on saturday day...i'll finalize in plenty of time. i haven't gotten hold of the rachels, but if nothing else i'll see them this weekend. the drury inn is nice.. there are about 100 hotels within 3 miles of the pavillion. how did you get into sound check or did you just listen? i camped out there last year trying to catch a glimpse of someone or something during the day and evening with nothing....there is no tail gating and they don't open the gates until 1 hour before the show. parking is a bitch - even when you park at the mall - which i highly recommend! last year we spent over an hour in our parking spot before we could even move..it was crazy...selma was the same way. i don't remember dallas ;)

[emjohn]

the mall has a huge parking lot and won't be full at the time of the concert:thumbsup

i'm thinking about booking a room at that marriot that has a skywalk to the pavilion.
Last I went (David Gray) Woodlands Mall shut off their entire parking lot (not just the Pavilion side) to parkers. Seemed like they were trying to force people to pay $10 for the VIP parking garage. I was all worlds of pissed off. I have no clue if this is how it is from here on out, but just be forewarned that mall parking may no longer be available.

Evan

[chiznaz]

Last I went (David Gray) Woodlands Mall shut off their entire parking lot (not just the Pavilion side) to parkers. Seemed like they were trying to force people to pay $10 for the VIP parking garage. I was all worlds of pissed off. I have no clue if this is how it is from here on out, but just be forewarned that mall parking may no longer be available.

Evan

this sucks bad... could ruin some plans of mine i have with some buddies


Hey kids~ I can't believe it's almost time to get tickets again, damn...I'm still drooling over the d&f show in LA. I'll be driving down south to hit up all 3 shows, we'll be staying at the Drury Inn on 45 (supposedly about mile from the pavilion). The Residence that is walking distance is booked solid for that weekend, some kind of marriot convention or something. Anyways, can't wait to party with the rest of you texas ants that weekend! Good luck to everyone getting WH tickets!!!
cheers,
will
this sucks even worse! i was going to book a room tonight! I'll give it a try and tell yall how it goes.

[Kball]

well.......i'm new to the H-town(moved here in october '03) but im from VA and i have to be there in july no matter what for court(fer gettin my dumbass arrested @ a dmb concert in 2002) so ill be hittin up nissan and merrriweather, but that also means i get to be in Texas for the latter leg of the tour for the woodland shows!!! never been to a dave show down south so hotel/tailgating(sp?) info would be greatly appreciated. my boy is drivin down from VA for the woodlands shows and i know we'd love to meet up with any other Daveheads likes us!! hit me up @ skerndt@att.net

[txdancingbillie]

this sucks bad... could ruin some plans of mine i have with some buddies



this sucks even worse! i was going to book a room tonight! I'll give it a try and tell yall how it goes.

Well there's good news~ I called again tonight to see if I could get on a waiting list at the Residence on Six Pines and found that they actually had a room available!!! So definetley call and see if they've had any cancellations, and if not, then get on the waiting list to see if any open up between now and then [the phone number is (281) 419-1542]. So as of now, I have a room within walking distance that I'd be more than happy to share with some fellow ants before the show, and I'm on the waiting list for a bigger room. Good luck to everyone with tickets and rooms!
cheers,
will

[eric_dmbfan03]

how did you get into sound check or did you just listen? i camped out there last year trying to catch a glimpse of someone or something during the day and evening with nothing....there is no tail gating and they don't open the gates until 1 hour before the show.
I got there about 3:30 pm and just sat outside the gates. I saw the busses come down and enter into the pavilion but they weren't letting anyone past where the busses were headed. Then I'd say about a little less than an hour later they started playing Fool To Think and When The World Ends.

[texasdmblvr]

I got there about 3:30 pm and just sat outside the gates. I saw the busses come down and enter into the pavilion but they weren't letting anyone past where the busses were headed. Then I'd say about a little less than an hour later they started playing Fool To Think and When The World Ends.

so basically you just listened to the sound check from by where the busses park? i was on my way home to change and turn around and come right back at 3:30 last year.....
okay- i thought maybe you knew a secret tunnel or something... ha ha ha
they were giving me some really mean looks last year by the 67th time i made that loop with my dmblvr license plates...
the pouty, sad girl thing didn't fly with security at all - not at the woodlands anyway !! they didn't care that it was my 30th b-day ! they didn't care that i had just endured 9 hours worth of surgery 2 weeks prior and should have still been at home in bed... NO PITY what so ever !
they suck!

[eric_dmbfan03]

Well the pouty sad guy thing didn't work either.

[texasdmblvr]

i'm sorry it didn't work for you either - that's hilarious
lets get together and practice really really sad pathetic faces- we have time to perfect it before august....

[eric_dmbfan03]

Sounds like a sad and pathetic plan that just might work.

[texasdmblvr]

i'm sure i've said this numerous times, but it is official
The Woodlands Pre-Show Party will be held at Rookies on Rayford Sawdust (same as last year) i'm booking a band called the rachels and the party is on!
starting up as soon as the open and finishing up whenever....
HURRY UP AUGUST!
any questions or comments - pm me

[eric_dmbfan03]

What time?

[texasdmblvr]

they open at 11 AM
so- well ummm start then- or around NOON ~ who says we can't drink all day??
if it means anything, i'll be there no later than noon and intend on staying to meet as many of ya'll as i can b/4 the show.


:D that is unless ~DAVE decides i can go on the road with them, and in that case you will have to entertain yourselves. :haha :haha

oh wait- i guess i'll still be there~never mind, attempt to funny has failed

[eric_dmbfan03]

<- Still underage.

[texasdmblvr]

so does that ^^ mean you can't go or you can't get in? i CAN'T drink so i really have no idea..

[ggies]

so does that ^^ mean you can't go or you can't get in? i CAN'T drink so i really have no idea..


I got in last year with being underage. Off by one year this year......its close.

[eric_dmbfan03]

If it's during the day I can get in, but it's a matter of not drinking.

[texasdmblvr]

tell ya what- you guys can have mine (beer -that is)~ how's that
now will you come?

[cavecricket34]

I wouldn't mind going to the Woodlands. I hear it's a nice place, and I'm all about trying different venues. But I'm not a warm weather person (70 degrees is almost too hot for me) and airfare isn't any cheaper than it is to Seattle. So, ya know. :)

[mantra4]

I wouldn't mind going to the Woodlands. I hear it's a nice place, and I'm all about trying different venues. But I'm not a warm weather person (70 degrees is almost too hot for me) and airfare isn't any cheaper than it is to Seattle. So, ya know. :)whats up dude? you may not remember, but i met you before the allstate d+f show. i was down there in the hotel bar drinking some beers with crumbo and all the other ants.

[eric_dmbfan03]

I wouldn't mind going to the Woodlands. I hear it's a nice place, and I'm all about trying different venues. But I'm not a warm weather person (70 degrees is almost too hot for me) and airfare isn't any cheaper than it is to Seattle. So, ya know. :)
Yeah, but it's Texas.

[cavecricket34]

whats up dude? you may not remember, but i met you before the allstate d+f show. i was down there in the hotel bar drinking some beers with crumbo and all the other ants.
Yeah, I remember you, I didn't realize who you were until a couple weeks ago. ;)

Are you going to the Woodlands? I was thinking about it, but I'm leaning more toward the Gorge now.

[elmachobaracho]

Yeah, I remember you, I didn't realize who you were until a couple weeks ago. ;)

Are you going to the Woodlands? I was thinking about it, but I'm leaning more toward the Gorge now.

If you are in Michigan, then I would definately say chose Gorge over Texas. I've never been to either, but I don't know what can beat the 3 night stand at the beautiful Gorge during Labor Day.
I plan on going to both eventually, Texas this year.

[DJ Naga Pampa]

im going to try to make it to all the spots in texas, but im still hoping for dallas tho

[elmachobaracho]

im going to try to make it to all the spots in texas, but im still hoping for dallas tho

don't hold your breath.

[eric_dmbfan03]

Dallas isn't happening during the summer. If there's a nationwide winter tour, then perhaps Dallas will get a show.

[cavecricket34]

If you are in Michigan, then I would definately say chose Gorge over Texas. I've never been to either, but I don't know what can beat the 3 night stand at the beautiful Gorge during Labor Day.
I plan on going to both eventually, Texas this year.
Yeah, but I have to be back here on the Sept. 7. Well, I don't have to, but that's when class starts. I could probably be a day or two late with no problem. I just have to make a lot more arrangements for the Gorge.

[elmachobaracho]

Yeah, but I have to be back here on the Sept. 7. Well, I don't have to, but that's when class starts. I could probably be a day or two late with no problem. I just have to make a lot more arrangements for the Gorge.
Good luck.
DMB in TX fits in pretty well in my schedule. I'm going back to school at UF the day after the 2nd woodlands show to start school the day after that.

[mantra4]

Yeah, I remember you, I didn't realize who you were until a couple weeks ago. ;)

Are you going to the Woodlands? I was thinking about it, but I'm leaning more toward the Gorge now.yeah... i'll be at all 3 texas shows. probably nothing out of state for me this year unless there is a winter tour... if that happens i'll probably find my way up to chicago for the 3rd year in a row. :)

anyways... the woodlands is a great venue, but if i had to choose between 2 nights at the woodlands and 3 nights at the gorge i would say gorge if nothing else just for the experience.

[texasdmblvr]

just checkin in-everythings still a go here
waiting for warehouse seating....waiting waiting waiting
i'm going to start on tx tour shirts- any ideas? shoot em at me

[eric_dmbfan03]

We are getting shirts? I saw on the Texas DMB site that there weren't going to be any. I'll design some quick stuff and send them to you.

[eric_dmbfan03]

First try.

[ggies]

First try.

i like. i like.

lets see more...

[eric_dmbfan03]

I'll come up with a few more.

[texasdmblvr]

We are getting shirts? I saw on the Texas DMB site that there weren't going to be any. I'll design some quick stuff and send them to you.
yes-i'm going to have cafepress.com do them for us- i've been getting lots of stuff from them lately and have been happy with all of it :)

[texasdmblvr]

First try.

:D WOW :D
that is perfect...i wanna put some ants on it somewhere but that is really really cool~great job

[tyler1389]

I have a question about the Woodlands. I'm looking at lawn seats because you can't order more than 2 reserved seating tickets. Is there any problem with lawn seats there, example: acoustics, being able to see the stage, etc?

[mantra4]

I have a question about the Woodlands. I'm looking at lawn seats because you can't order more than 2 reserved seating tickets. Is there any problem with lawn seats there, example: acoustics, being able to see the stage, etc?lawn at the woodlands is cool. sound is pretty good... gets worse the farther up the hill you go, but that is true for any venue. great crowds too (from my experiences)

[jasoncrwly]

Here's an idea for the front of a t-shirt. On the back you could put something that says DMB Texas Tour 2004 and the dates.

I have some other color schemes but you get the idea.

[eric_dmbfan03]

Did you make that? I know I've seen that somewhere.

[eric_dmbfan03]

:D WOW :D
that is perfect...i wanna put some ants on it somewhere but that is really really cool~great job
Thanks! I'll add some kind of AM.org insignia. I was thinking that that picture could be on the left chest of the shirt. Unless it can be expanded and actually have a list of the dates on the back with that design on top.

[jasoncrwly]

Did you make that? I know I've seen that somewhere.

Yeah, I made it about a year ago. The problem with it would be any copyright issues since it's similar to the firedancer and danging 8.

[eric_dmbfan03]

In 2002, the Firedancer was on the back of the Texas shirt. As long as someone clears it with BamaRags, it'll work. From what I remember, they were pleased to hear that people were making a specific state shirt and were happy to lend out the rights to the logo.

[jasoncrwly]

sweet! If you guys decide you would like to use it, let me know. I can provide a high quality image in the color of your choice.

[tyler1389]

lawn at the woodlands is cool. sound is pretty good... gets worse the farther up the hill you go, but that is true for any venue. great crowds too (from my experiences)
thanks, i just hope that the music is all i can here, and not some drunk teenager talking

[eric_dmbfan03]

I'd be willing to use it and add something like "Texas Tour 2004" above it or behind the image itself. Have that stretch across the back of the shirt and then have the dates listed under the image.

Texas Tour 2004
[FIREDANCER IMAGES]

8/18 Selma
8/20 The Woodlands
8/21 The Woodlands

[eric_dmbfan03]

thanks, i just hope that the music is all i can here, and not some drunk teenager talking
Well that's everywhere you go. But the lawn is a great place there. If you get there early enough, you should have some great seats. Although, I don't know how it will work this year since the Warehouse is introducing that "Preferred Viewing" thing.

[mantra4]

as far as people around you... the lawn is always hit or miss. but that's the beauty of it... if you don't like the drunk teen ager behind you... you can move :)

[jasoncrwly]

I'd be willing to use it and add something like "Texas Tour 2004" above it or behind the image itself. Have that stretch across the back of the shirt and then have the dates listed under the image.

Texas Tour 2004
[FIREDANCER IMAGES]

8/18 Selma
8/20 The Woodlands
8/21 The Woodlands

Yeah, that sounds like a great idea. I'm sure the usual texas folk would be interested in one.

[eric_dmbfan03]

Can you post the image with a white background and the highest resolution you have?

[jasoncrwly]

the problem with that is that AM.org wont allow me to post it at it's highest resolution. I could post a lower quality and if you like it I can email it.

[jasoncrwly]

Here it is with a white background.

[eric_dmbfan03]

I'll give it a shot with this resolution. If it doesn't work, I'll let ya know. I'll post it here with the text above and behind it. First I gotta finish some homework real quick.

[jasoncrwly]

I guess this is kinda what you are talking about.

[pichtd]

So, I got lawn for Saturday, as I requested. I'm only going to one show so I can go back to the Gorge this year. We are actually bringing a couple that are DMB virgins....alll of us sitting on the lawn and staying within walking distance at the Marriott, can't wait.

[jasoncrwly]

So, I got lawn for Saturday, as I requested. I'm only going to one show so I can go back to the Gorge this year. We are actually bringing a couple that are DMB virgins....alll of us sitting on the lawn and staying within walking distance at the Marriott, can't wait.

I'll be at the marriott as well... a bit high but it'll be worth it.

[eric_dmbfan03]

Here we go, rough copy.

[jasoncrwly]

Heck yeah, that looks mighty fine.

[jasoncrwly]

So, should I send I higher quality image? What software are you using? Maybe I can send a lossless format. I use Microsoft Picture It, it was quite a bit cheaper than photoshop.

[pichtd]

Eric, that looks great!!

[texasdmblvr]

oh my gosh you guys
these ideas are great
did i say i was doing the shirts?
okay - ya'll pick and i;ll do the business end of it~ setting it up with cafepress etc...
these look absolutley wonderful
love the firedancers~ ps. i've been trying to get permission to do something with something firedancy (?) that i made and haven't gotten a response from warehouse, musictoday, or bamarags....i've contacted all of them ~ not really prompt in their returns...

[eric_dmbfan03]

Thanks guys. I'm using Photoshop to design it. The JPEG does take away from the quality a bit. E-mail me the larger image at eaguirre1@aol.com.

[jasoncrwly]

sounds good, I'll do it.

[eric_dmbfan03]

Got the e-mail. I'll have it ready sometime tonight.

[ggies]

wow guys, this is awesome.

much props.

what about if there was some lyrics on the shirt too? eh?

Cheers,

Tyler

[Fendo]

Here we go, rough copy.

Looks good, but where is Butch? :rolleyes:

[jasoncrwly]

So I was thinking.... the design might look good on a gray background. What do you guys think?

[eric_dmbfan03]

Like on a heather grey (DMB Tour 2002) shirt?

[jasoncrwly]

yeppers

[mantra4]

texas gets fucked for an opener again

Aug 16 - Aug 21 Graham Colton

[innertube]

who is graham cotton???????????????

[mantra4]

who is graham cotton???????????????:thumbsup

exactly

[innertube]

sorry not cotton.............colton....

still don't know who he is..................oh well

[greychris]

Graham Colton is pretty damn good. He impressed me when he opened for the Counting Crows this summer. Sure, he's not BFFT, but he's a WORLD better than Tool Bramhall the VIII.

[txdancingbillie]

texas gets fucked for an opener again

Aug 16 - Aug 21 Graham Colton

Yeah, what the fuck is that shit? 8 or 9 openers announced before Texas, any of which I'd love to see...and we get the first noname I've never heard of...again. and what the fuck is wrong with Robert Earl Keen opening up somewhere other than Texas? Trader...

[texasdmblvr]

Graham Colton is pretty damn good. He impressed me when he opened for the Counting Crows this summer. Sure, he's not BFFT, but he's a WORLD better than Tool Bramhall the VIII.


THANK YOU VERY MUCH- he opened for the counting crows!!
it was driving me crazy!~ EAGuirre1

[eric_dmbfan03]

:lol Hope you're not pulling out you hair still.

[mantra4]

he's a WORLD better than Tool Bramhall the VIII.
that's not saying a whole lot

[innertube]

thanks for the info....

one good thing is if i don't like him i can always show up late for saturday.

i think DMB will be my only trip to the woodlands this year....can't wait!!

[jasoncrwly]

hmmm, I checked out this character and yes I'll take them over Doyle Brahmall III any day.

[Fendo]

Openers will never be able to live up to the Flecktones in 2000. That said, it still could be a lot better.

[texasdmblvr]

trying to remember :rolleyes: who all i've seen open at dmb shows in the past
train :thumbsup was the concession band (not even openers..) one year, soul live, bella and fleck tones, taj majal :thumbsup, getaway people :thumbsup :thumbsup , some freakin marching band :mad:
just a quick note- i've always thought it was really cool the way dave 1st of all introduces his opening acts PERSONALY, and 2nd he always stays and watches at least one song if not the whole set.. GOD BLESS DAVE MATTHEWS :D

[eric_dmbfan03]

Graham Colton has played with Ari Hest, Guster and Matt Nathanson before. I listened to some MP3s they have available on the site (www.grahamcolton.com) and they're pretty cool. He is much better than Doyle Bramhall.

[texasdmblvr]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4dc38b3127cceb888e016f8130000002610
last year upon tour completion
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4dd25b3127cceb9960b8b53560000002610
yeah- me and boyd '03
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4df34b3127cce86c2ab062b780000002610
showin off my stuff :rolleyes: :D
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4dd25b3127cceb99565d633e80000001610
all put up (for now)
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4dc22b3127cceb80c117c44620000000610
dave- '01 i think :p
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4dc22b3127cceb80c1088040e0000000610
my car

[texasdmblvr]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4dc32b3127cceb8201dcc4ccc0000002010
my girl
http://www.shutterfly.com/view/picture_dt.jsp?state=67b0de21accdceed75e6&idx=17
dave '01 i think again... :p :p
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4dd29b3127cceba51dd99a4d10000002610
home :(
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4dd02b3127ccebb4de65d08ea0000002610
okay- now i'm just showin off :haha :haha

[eric_dmbfan03]

That picture with all your stuff is incredible. I have about 50-60% of all that. I wish I chronicled my DMB shows like you, but I havn't.

[texasdmblvr]

hey eric- great, so glad you looked...posted some of those w/ you in mind!
i knew you were lurkin' around here somewhere.

[Fendo]

some freakin marching band :mad:

I assume you're talking about Ozomatli in 1999 and how they kept playing as they walked out through the crowd. I thought they were pretty entertaining.

[texasdmblvr]

I assume you're talking about Ozomatli in 1999 and how they kept playing as they walked out through the crowd. I thought they were pretty entertaining.
that exactly who it was! after sitting in the texas heat for 2 + hours, the last thing i wanted to hear/see was a freaking marching band..i was like wtf...i mean i love any music, just wasn't in a 'marching band' frame of mind... :p

[innertube]

tried to get tickets for sat. 10 sharp hit best available for 2 and got lawn. went back and said $57 and got row jj way off to the side, did not take those
so now all that seems to be left is lawn................

so lawn it is.......................

[mantra4]

how did everybody here do through the warehouse (just curious)? i got reserved all 3 texas shows

[Fendo]

Reserved both Woodlands shows, reserved both Carson shows, didn't request any for Selma.

[eric_dmbfan03]

I got reserved for all three Texas shows.

[eric_dmbfan03]

Whoops, just looked closely at my ticket status. I got reserved for Selma and night one but night two i got lawn.

[jasoncrwly]

Reserved both nights of the woodlands.

[eric_dmbfan03]

Are you flying or driving from Lubbock?

[jasoncrwly]

I'll probably drive.

[texasdmblvr]

hey guys- quick ?
when do WE get seat assignments from the woodlands and selma? my tickets just say reserved and confirmed...i wanna know where though....any ideas or dates posted that i missed?
thanks

[eric_dmbfan03]

Well if last year is any indication, it'll probably be about two to three weeks prior to the show.

[jasoncrwly]

yeah, no kidding. It took them forever to release seat locations but hey, I'll have a blast wherever I sit.

[eric_dmbfan03]

Anyone know if they're going to have that "Preferred Viewing" section in the lawn at The Woodlands? I'm going to call on Monday.

[marcdmbfan]

hey guys- quick ?
when do WE get seat assignments from the woodlands and selma? my tickets just say reserved and confirmed...i wanna know where though....any ideas or dates posted that i missed?
thanks

I called friday (yesterday) and they're still saying "a couple weeks".

[mantra4]

Well if last year is any indication, it'll probably be about two to three weeks prior to the show.:thumbsup

[jasoncrwly]

Hey Eric,

How's the T-shirt design coming?

[texasdmblvr]

I called friday (yesterday) and they're still saying "a couple weeks".
thank you marcdmbfan and welcome aboard..i see your new here! :)

[chiznaz]

tried to get tickets for sat. 10 sharp hit best available for 2 and got lawn. went back and said $57 and got row jj way off to the side, did not take those
so now all that seems to be left is lawn................

so lawn it is.......................

I was trying to get row JJ.... cause that's the first row where you could have requested more than 2 tickets. I was in KK last year and I thought the viewing was great. If you're in row JJ, nothing is obstructing(sp?) your view to the stage. However, if your request was way off to the side, that was probably smart to pass on them.

[eric_dmbfan03]

Hey Eric,

How's the T-shirt design coming?
Almost done. Probably tomorrow I'll post it.

[jasoncrwly]

Good deal, I'm excited to see it.

[eric_dmbfan03]

Got done a little early. If there's anything you want changed, let me know.

[ggies]

wow!

great job.

what is going to be on the front, could we put some lyrics on there?

[eric_dmbfan03]

The front is a few pages up, the one with the map. The only reason I'm opposed to placing lyrics is because I think it's kind of cliche. I don't particularly like the idea of having it. But if others would like it, go ahead and think of a few.

[jasoncrwly]

First let me say that I'm not sure if I would like a lyric. It seems like it might be hard to find a lyric that everyone could agree on. Although, if others want one, that's fine with me.

In response to the graphic for the back, it looks marvelous. I have one suggestion though. It might be a little less cluttered if the Texas border was left out where it crosses through the letters "ex" in Texas. It's just an idea.

For the front design, the map is a bit questionable in my mind. I feel like the map would look better if it was from a "real" map. I feel like another downfall to the map is the fact that the shirts gets more expensive with each color. If everyone else likes the map that's fine. Just my personal opinion.

Overall I'd have to say "sweet ass!" I'm getting all pumped up just thinkin about it.

[eric_dmbfan03]

Good call.

[ggies]

haha, ok, so the lyric thing sucked.

or what about the line: I will be your dixie chicken if you be my Tenn. lamb, b/c we have a dixie chicken in college station, which is in Texas.

like i said, the shirt looks awesome, so no lyrics are fine.

[eric_dmbfan03]

:lol Well if they were playing at Reed that'd be fine with me.

[mantra4]

just constructive criticism here... take it for what you will... i would maybe change the color of the "texas 2004" to that maroon color, and maybe change the font of the "DMB"

but it looks good

:thumbsup

[eric_dmbfan03]

To which font?

[jasoncrwly]

just constructive criticism here... take it for what you will... i would maybe change the color of the "texas 2004" to that maroon color, and maybe change the font of the "DMB"

but it looks good

:thumbsup

Yeah, the color idea sounds good. About the "DMB" font, I have no problems with it.

[AU1880]

ok question my sister and i each bought singles for the woodlands and they happened to be in the same row and in the same section.....is it rude to ask people in our row to move down a seat so we can stand together?

[jasoncrwly]

Yeah, the color idea sounds good. About the "DMB" font, I have no problems with it.

let me rephrase that. I like the current font.

[mantra4]

To which font?i dunno... just experiment with it a bit. that one looks fine, but i might use something different if it was me

:)

[jasoncrwly]

ok question my sister and i each bought singles for the woodlands and they happened to be in the same row and in the same section.....is it rude to ask people in our row to move down a seat so we can stand together?

maybe if it's just one or two people, but if it's more than that I would hesitate to ask.

[AU1880]

she's seat 1 i'm seat 45..........

[eric_dmbfan03]

Color edited.

[AU1880]

could they not be white shirts??? i like colored shirts you know............

[eric_dmbfan03]

Uh, no I didn't know.

[jasoncrwly]

Color edited.

:thumbsup

[AU1880]

Uh, no I didn't know.
sorry....that's my little phrase....it's dumb i know

[eric_dmbfan03]

Yeah, I knew that. What color do you think you'd like?

[AU1880]

Yeah, I knew that. What color do you think you'd like?
not white :lol
i just think that with such a cool logo that it would look bland on just a plain white shirt.......

[mantra4]

kate, how goes it

[eric_dmbfan03]

Well it'd have to be a lighter colored shirt because the maroon won't show up on like a navy blue or something.

[AU1880]

kate, how goes it
It's going. I took the SAT yesterday. My mom then tried to talk me into applying to get this.....a Texas school.....I told her forget it.

[jasoncrwly]

not white :lol
i just think that with such a cool logo that it would look bland on just a plain white shirt.......

;) I think I'd like a heather gray.

[mantra4]

I took the SAT yesterday:lol

*edit* i never had to take the sat... i took the act

[AU1880]

Yeah the SAT is a joke....no one took it seriously. Three people fell asleep, one guy didn't bring pencils....it was mayhem.

[mantra4]

i was hung over both times i took the act... got a 28 each time

[AU1880]

tests are dumb

[eric_dmbfan03]

Well texasdmblvr is the person who's getting everything together. I'll tell her heather grey and see how it goes.

[jasoncrwly]

Well texasdmblvr is the person who's getting everything together. I'll tell her heather grey and see how it goes.

yeah, it's just an idea. It'd be hard to say for sure how it would turn out.

[BergTexas]

Hey guys,

This is Berg - I do the DMB Texas site. I see you guys are planning on doing shirts - they look great. If you want me to help promote your shirts, I will put it up on the DMB Texas site once you guys get everything finalized. I can also send a mass email to everyone that is signed up for the message board - you should get a fairly big response from them.

If you guys want my help - catch me on AIM or email me.

Steve Berg
sberg@satx.rr.com
AIM: BergTexas
www.davematthewsband.homestead.com/texas.html

[eric_dmbfan03]

Hey Steve, this is just nitpicky but can you change my name on the Dallas setlist to "Aguirre" with two Rs rather than one. And you can put my whole name, Eric Aguirre.

[BergTexas]

No problem - I will do it now.

[eric_dmbfan03]

It's up to texasdmblvr about the emails to everyone. I know Kristen had a tough time last year with all of the shirts. Since she's on the other side of the shirt production, it would probably be best to talk with her.

[jasoncrwly]

Hey Steve, I think that the link in your signature has and extra "t" in matthews. It might help more people access your site.

[BergTexas]

Thanks for letting me know - I didn't even know I had that typo in it.

[pichtd]

Eric - the shirts look great!

[eric_dmbfan03]

http://www.cafeshops.com/dmbtexas

[eric_dmbfan03]

Eric - the shirts look great!
Thanks!

[ggies]

http://www.cafeshops.com/dmbtexas


wow. nice turn out of the ordering process.

[eric_dmbfan03]

Yeah, this is easier and less stressful than if I had like 50 people send me checks and I head down to "Bob and Rob" at Screened Images.

[pichtd]

Nice, you can order a thong.

[eric_dmbfan03]

Pictures can be sent to EA...haha, jk. The stuff is pretty cool and extremely easy to make.

[pichtd]

Eric, I posted the link over at TexAgs.com for the more casual DMB fans in C.S., hope you don't mind.

[pichtd]

Pictures can be sent to EA...haha, jk. The stuff is pretty cool and extremely easy to make.
Oh, and my guess is you wouldn't want to see me in a thong. :eek:

[jasoncrwly]

wow Eric, Very nice!!!! That site seems pretty sweet and convenient.

[texasdmblvr]

well you guys know me..i ordered one of everything + some extras :rolleyes:
i'll post some pictures when my stuff arrives
THANK YOU ERIC ~ you rock!
i'll pass the word to everyone tonight!!
:D :D

[jasoncrwly]

Hey Eric, are you going to have steve put a link on the dmb texas webpage? I think It'd be great to get as many people wearing them as we could.

[eric_dmbfan03]

Yeah, I put the DMB Texas link on the page in hopes he would od the same on his page. He said he's updating the site sometime tonight.

[jasoncrwly]

awesome.

[eric_dmbfan03]

Eric, I posted the link over at TexAgs.com for the more casual DMB fans in C.S., hope you don't mind.
Hey I saw the thread, I had no idea that there were that many DMB fans in College Station. Kind of refreshing to know that not everyone likes Pat Green and Cross Canadian Ragweed.

[BergTexas]

I got a link on the site to the 2004 DMB Texas Tour Store.

www.davematthewsband.homestead.com/texas.html

The stuff looks great, much easier and quicker than it has been done in the past.

I am in discussion with Eric about a contest on the DMB Texas site - for an exclusive DMB Texas merchandise item. More on the contest to come.

[Fendo]

Come find me at the shows... I'll be the one in the thong and trucker hat.

[BergTexas]

LOL!!!

That's awesome!

[texasdmblvr]

just so there is no confusion ~ i'll be the one in the thong and the BANDANA... :)

[eric_dmbfan03]

Come find me at the shows... I'll be the one in the thong and trucker hat.
:lol

[chiznaz]

got a room reserved in that marriot that has the skywalk to the pavillion. did it last year and had a blast.

[eric_dmbfan03]

That sounds really cool.

[pichtd]

got a room reserved in that marriot that has the skywalk to the pavillion. did it last year and had a blast.
Same here!!

[jasoncrwly]

ditto, I got a room at the marriot waterway. Seems pretty convenient.

[BergTexas]

If everyone else is staying at the Marriott Waterway, I guess I will too. Sounds like a great place to hang out with people after the show and not fight the traffic. I'll get working on booking something soon.

Berg

[jasoncrwly]

If everyone else is staying at the Marriott Waterway, I guess I will too. Sounds like a great place to hang out with people after the show and not fight the traffic. I'll get working on booking something soon.

Berg

It'll be a blast but be warned, it's expensive. It's worth is though, I dont wanna mess with traffic after the show.

[eric_dmbfan03]

Surprisingly, it's not at all that bad if you park at the mall. That one road takes you right to 45. I guess I'm going in the opposite direction of all the traffic since I'm leaving Houston, but I've never had a problem.

[BergTexas]

I think people have been getting rooms for $99 - so that's not bad.

I have never been caught in the traffic too bad - but the 4 hour drive back to San Antonio can be rough in the middle of the night. Another nice benefit will be the parking situation - somebody should be watching my vehicle instead of just sitting in a mall parking lot.

Berg

[pichtd]

I got mine for $94 with a AAA discount. Even if you don't have AAA (I do) you can get it. I stay in about 4-5 hotels/month and often book AAA, never been asked for my card.

[eric_dmbfan03]

A couple of new items added to the Texas Store. Link's in the sig.

[texasdmblvr]

i got my shipping confirmation from cafepress.com ~ i get the first texas tour thong~ whopee :multi

[eric_dmbfan03]

:lol

[texasdmblvr]

If everyone else is staying at the Marriott Waterway, I guess I will too. Sounds like a great place to hang out with people after the show and not fight the traffic. I'll get working on booking something soon.

Berg


damnit, i guess i will too then.. hey- you guys all know what i look like- no fair! send or post photos so i know who to look for..unless you really are gonna wear that truckers hat :rolleyes: in that case, i may just smile & wave :lol

[BergTexas]

I've got my picture up on my personal website at:

http://www.davematthewsband.homestead.com/

Berg

[texasdmblvr]

thanks berg, don't know how i've missed that so many times :rolleyes: by the way- that is a very nice site ~ great job :thumbsup

[texasdmblvr]

i got my texas tour stickers in the mail saturday ~ yippeeeee
i bet the other stuff will be here today. i can't wait i can't wait i can't wait
by the way ~ they look GREAT ERIC :D

[eric_dmbfan03]

Awesome, I can't wait to get the baseball shirt.

[jasoncrwly]

So, has anyone gotten their merch yet?

[texasdmblvr]

yep yep yep~ i got mine yesterday...it all looks AWESOME ! jason and eric ~ you guys rock ... we are gonna be sooo cool :rolleyes: bad day today, tomorrow will be brighter and i'll try to post some pics for ya... (thong you're gonna have to use your imagination on ;) ) oh, and i didn't get the truckers hat, sorry - no model there either

*eric- your shirt will be there TOMORROW :thumbsup

[jasoncrwly]

sweet, I'm hoping to get my stuff soon.