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Old 07-08-2014, 08:34 AM   #1
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Getting to the front of the Pit?

Hi all,

So after 50+ DMB shows of tailgating in the parking lot until showtime, this year I have a wedding the next day and want to stay nice and sober - so I figured this is my chance to show up early and try to get as close to the stage as possible.

I'm going to Hartford 7/11 - does anyone have any tips on how to reach the front? Basically how early do I have to get there before the doors open? And does anyone know how difficult it is to stay up front - will 1 of 2 people leaving to go to the bathroom lose your spot?

Any suggestions or advice would be welcome - thanks!

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  • Old 07-08-2014, 08:36 AM   #2
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    Re: Getting to the front of the Pit?

    Get there as early as you possibly can and be prepared to wait in line. If you have Warehouse pits you'll be let in first. Live Nation people wait until all the WH pits get in and then are allowed in.
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    Old 07-08-2014, 08:48 AM   #3
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    Re: Getting to the front of the Pit?

    If you don't leave, it is not difficult to stay at the front in my experience. I did once go to the bathroom while railed and I successfully made it back, but that was about an hour before the opener came on, not once the lights were down.

    I think getting there by 9 should get you on the rail, maybe even later.
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    Old 07-08-2014, 08:53 AM   #4
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    Re: Getting to the front of the Pit?

    be there at 6am. not joking.
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    Old 07-08-2014, 08:55 AM   #5
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    Re: Getting to the front of the Pit?

    N1 last year during the Monsoon, I got there at 7am. We were technically the 3rd set of people in line. The first group had an EZ Up but they had quite a few people join them as the day went on.

    That being said, I was able to squeeze on the rail right infront of Fonz.

    As the weather is supposed to be beautiful, I'd shoot to get there as early as possible (6am even) if you want to be railed.
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