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Old 01-13-2015, 11:14 AM   #1
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***Official VA Beach 2015 Thread***

Hello everyone. Looking to make the trip down this year. Does anyone have insights into the venue? Most interested in any hotels that are in close proximity to the venue. Appears that most of the hotels are about 20 min or so east, much closer to the beach. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks!
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    Re: ***Official VA Beach 2015 Thread***

    There's hotels all around, most are down by the beach. There's public transportation, or like you noted, it's a 15 minute drive to the venue.

    How long are you going to be in town for? Just the show, or making a vacation out of it?
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    Stay in norfolk or chesapeake or something if you don't mind not being on the beach. you'll save a bundle. it's not a bad drive anywhere around the area.

    venue is awesome, and a hidden gem. see you fools in the pit line.
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    Re: ***Official VA Beach 2015 Thread***

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    There's hotels all around, most are down by the beach. There's public transportation, or like you noted, it's a 15 minute drive to the venue.

    How long are you going to be in town for? Just the show, or making a vacation out of it?
    I was planning on making a night out of it. I live up in NOVA and figured I would come down early, head to the beach then to the show. Any hotels down by the beach you would recommend? Assume I could take a cab to the venue?
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    Stay in norfolk or chesapeake or something if you don't mind not being on the beach. you'll save a bundle. it's not a bad drive anywhere around the area.

    venue is awesome, and a hidden gem. see you fools in the pit line.
    Glad to hear! Is it a larger pit like Bristow? I always find those pit tickets easy to score, even on a general onsale. Or is VA Beach a tougher pit ticket to snag? Trying to devise my WH request strategy...
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    cab yes, i think there's a red roof or something like 10 minutes from the venue, away from the beach. I'd stay away from the waterfront unless you just have money to blow.

    pit here is tougher than bristow, it's not nearly as big of a pit. they're usually tough to snag until the show gets closer. i usually just get lowers for VA Beach
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    cab yes, i think there's a red roof or something like 10 minutes from the venue, away from the beach. I'd stay away from the waterfront unless you just have money to blow.
    Appreciate it. Sounds like the RRI would be almost equidistant from the beach and the venue? That might strike the best balance for me in terms of convenience and price.
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    pit here is tougher than bristow, it's not nearly as big of a pit. they're usually tough to snag until the show gets closer. i usually just get lowers for VA Beach
    To much disappointment, I am conflicted out of SPAC this year. First time in ten years. Also can't make it to Camden (first time in five years). So maybe I'll make this one my priority then...
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    Appreciate it. Sounds like the RRI would be almost equidistant from the beach and the venue? That might strike the best balance for me in terms of convenience and price.
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    To much disappointment, I am conflicted out of SPAC this year. First time in ten years. Also can't make it to Camden (first time in five years). So maybe I'll make this one my priority then...
    Yeah, that's usually what I recommend to people. Or even further into Norfolk or Chesapeake if you have your own wheels. See you at SPAC and Camden
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    Yeah, that's usually what I recommend to people. Or even further into Norfolk or Chesapeake if you have your own wheels. See you at SPAC and Camden
    Thanks for you help! Missing out on those two is killing me
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    Re: ***Official VA Beach 2015 Thread***

    Highly recommend visiting the aquarium if you're in town for the day, but don't want to deal with the people/traffic/parking/sand that comes with visiting a beach.
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    Highly recommend visiting the aquarium if you're in town for the day, but don't want to deal with the people/traffic/parking/sand that comes with visiting a beach.
    Thanks! I might try and make it a two night trip. I imagine it is VERY crowded that time of year...
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    Re: ***Official VA Beach 2015 Thread***

    1st trip to Virginia Beach. Already have a hotel for Saturday night.
    Anything we need to know about the venue/ tailgating?
    Looking forward to catching DMB at a new venue
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    Old 01-13-2015, 01:55 PM   #14
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    Anything we need to know about the venue/ tailgating?
    Not much of a tailgate scene. I wouldn't commit a lot of time to it, and if you do go, be sure to bring plastic cups.
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    Old 01-13-2015, 02:12 PM   #15
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    Re: ***Official VA Beach 2015 Thread***

    tailgating is not allowed at this venue. VA beach city law. HOWEVER. not being an asshat will go a long way. I'd still be very cautious with open containers and always use a solo. our crew hangs out in the pit line all day, and they pretty much let us do whatever because we are so chill.
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    tailgating is not allowed at this venue. VA beach city law. HOWEVER. not being an asshat will go a long way. I'd still be very cautious with open containers and always use a solo. our crew hangs out in the pit line all day, and they pretty much let us do whatever because we are so chill.
    Well that sucks. 1/2 the fun is tailgating and meeting new people.
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    come to the pit line at any point in the day and meet everyone. good crew, good times.
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    come to the pit line at any point in the day and meet everyone. good crew, good times.
    Sounds like a plan.
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    Old 01-14-2015, 04:13 AM   #19
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    Or just come to Bristow MDW
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    Or just come to Bristow MDW
    I'm in Baltimore so Bristow is the closest thing to a "home" venue for me and one I've hit the last 3-4 years but can't make it this weekend. Still trying to work things out top try to make it but it's not looking good.
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    Old 01-20-2015, 12:14 PM   #21
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    Why's it so quiet in here?
    Isn't anyone excited for this show?
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    had a great time here last year
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    Love making the trip to VA Beach. Had seats right behind the soundboard last year and the sound/lighting was amazing(especially for Warehouse). Will always remember flipping out for my first BOWA when Carter cut in with that drum fill to start it last year .
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    Love making the trip to VA Beach. Had seats right behind the soundboard last year and the sound/lighting was amazing(especially for Warehouse). Will always remember flipping out for my first BOWA when Carter cut in with that drum fill to start it last year .
    that was great. Acoustic set was fun last year
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    va beach is always a quiet thread. such a great venue and always a great time
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    va beach is always a quiet thread. such a great venue and always a great time
    Since there's no tailgating any suggestions on places to hang out and grab some food and drinks before the show. This will be our 1st trip to the area.
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    Since there's no tailgating any suggestions on places to hang out and grab some food and drinks before the show. This will be our 1st trip to the area.
    Wife and I went to Rockfish (seafood restaurant right on the beach) last summer when we were down for the show, we loved it.
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    Old 01-21-2015, 05:03 AM   #28
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    ^ that, or hang at the beach, or tailgate in the pit line with everyone. there's a buffalo wild wings not too far away, and a few other beach bars

    you can't go wrong with any of these: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran..._Virginia.html
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    BTW the venue's only about 10 miles from the beachfront, which is pretty nice. We left the beach around 4 last year and still got to the venue at like 4:30, plenty of time to have a few drinks and then head to our seats.
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    BTW the venue's only about 10 miles from the beachfront, which is pretty nice. We left the beach around 4 last year and still got to the venue at like 4:30, plenty of time to have a few drinks and then head to our seats.
    This sounds like a plan. We'd like to hit 1-2 local places then hit the venue.
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