Official VIRGINIA BEACH 2016 Thread -June 17th

[Angiluvsdmb]

Originally Posted by pinkhippo77

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[Joecoolness1]

My wife and I are coming in from out of town (Milwaukee) for the show. Any recommendations on good places to eat for the weekend? Was hoping to hang out on the beach the day after the show, but other than that, no big plans. Any thoughts would be appreciated!

[ajc_1988]

You should come to Bristow the next day. Just saying.

[ajc_1988]

I'll give you some suggestions later. Just got off night shift, need sleep

[ajc_1988]

Also, go to sandbridge for the beach. Not the strip. Thank me later.

[Joecoolness1]

Originally Posted by ajc_1988

You should come to Bristow the next day. Just saying.

Haha, believe me, I want to. My wife enjoys the yearly Alpine weekend, but she's not quite at the level I am. It took enough convincing to try adding another show, so I'll take what I can get

[MarchingNancies]

1st time in the pit, What should I expect? Any suggestions?

[pinkhippo77]

Originally Posted by MarchingNancies

1st time in the pit, What should I expect? Any suggestions?

A crap ton of fun. It's my favorite pit of my stops

[ajc_1988]

Originally Posted by Joecoolness1

Haha, believe me, I want to. My wife enjoys the yearly Alpine weekend, but she's not quite at the level I am. It took enough convincing to try adding another show, so I'll take what I can get

i totally get that, and va beach is a solid stop to hit.

[Piker]

Originally Posted by Joecoolness1

My wife and I are coming in from out of town (Milwaukee) for the show. Any recommendations on good places to eat for the weekend? Was hoping to hang out on the beach the day after the show, but other than that, no big plans. Any thoughts would be appreciated!

depends where you are staying

[Joecoolness1]

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Staying at the Courtyard Virginia Beach Oceanfront/North 37th Street...using some Marriott points. We'll have a car though so I'm not opposed to venturing out of that area either.

[ajc_1988]

im down in va beach getting some sun, forgot how much i love it down here

[pinkhippo77]

Originally Posted by ajc_1988

im down in va beach getting some sun, forgot how much i love it down here

Have fun!!!!

[CrushLive]

What do I need to know about this venue?

[ajc_1988]

that its amazing. that's about it.

last year they opened the lots late, and it was raining a little bit, so that was pretty irritating. but once they let everyone in it was fine. it's a pretty basic venue, but i personally love it. the pit is a good size, and a good time if you go that route. I prefer lowers here, but a lot of ants line up for rail. technically no tailgating, but you'll see people out there doing their thing and they leave you alone for the most part. that's about it. getting out can suck depending on where you're parked, but that goes for almost any venue.

[CrushLive]

Originally Posted by ajc_1988

that its amazing. that's about it.

last year they opened the lots late, and it was raining a little bit, so that was pretty irritating. but once they let everyone in it was fine. it's a pretty basic venue, but i personally love it. the pit is a good size, and a good time if you go that route. I prefer lowers here, but a lot of ants line up for rail. technically no tailgating, but you'll see people out there doing their thing and they leave you alone for the most part. that's about it. getting out can suck depending on where you're parked, but that goes for almost any venue.

so you're saying i should hit up a brewery or 2 instead of tailgating.

no tix yet.

thinking of driving to Richmond after the show to stay the night.

[ajc_1988]

absolutely. i started driving home after the va beach show, makes life much easier. but even richmond would be a good start, you'll miss a lot of the traffic that way.

[CrushLive]

Is premium parking worth it?

[ajc_1988]

i've never bothered with it. i usually head out during the last song of the encore, unless it's something crazy good...which this year is entirely possible.

but i park in the lot that's right by the main road, and get out no problem after

[CrushLive]

Originally Posted by ajc_1988

i've never bothered with it. i usually head out during the last song of the encore, unless it's something crazy good...which this year is entirely possible.

but i park in the lot that's right by the main road, and get out no problem after

Thanks dude

Ever been to the Stone Brewery in Richmond?

[ajc_1988]

nope...stone as in THE stone brewery? or is it a different one just named stone

[Piker]

Originally Posted by Joecoolness1

Staying at the Courtyard Virginia Beach Oceanfront/North 37th Street...using some Marriott points. We'll have a car though so I'm not opposed to venturing out of that area either.

If you like fish tacos, Baja Cantina on 23rd between Atlantic and Pacific are the best in the city and area IMO. Across the street is Tautogs which is a pretty good place for a bite to eat. Big Sams down off Winston Salem inside of Rudee Inlet has pretty good bar food and decent happy hour drink specials. If you wanna spend some cash the Hilton on 31st and Atlantic has a decent restaurant too.

[MarchingNancies]

Originally Posted by pinkhippo77

A crap ton of fun. It's my favorite pit of my stops

Awesome. Should I get their early to get on the rails or better to hang out toward the back?

[MarchingNancies]

What's up with the no tailgating thing? Can I get away with a red solo cup?

[jpevear]

Originally Posted by MarchingNancies

What's up with the no tailgating thing? Can I get away with a red solo cup?

I've been seeing DMB here for 16 years and tailgated at EVERY single one of them. Just don't be obnoxious and use a solo cup and you'll be fine.

[pinkhippo77]

Originally Posted by MarchingNancies

Awesome. Should I get their early to get on the rails or better to hang out toward the back?

Completely up to you. Both groups always have a blast!

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[CrushLive]

Originally Posted by ajc_1988

nope...stone as in THE stone brewery? or is it a different one just named stone

Yep as in THE stone brewery. east coast location.

[CrushLive]

Got tix. 101 row K

[MarchingNancies]

Nice, that's what I thought. Pregame is half the fun!

[Hilly]

Originally Posted by MarchingNancies

What's up with the no tailgating thing? Can I get away with a red solo cup?

It's more family friendly than a lot of venues, so if you're setting up a rig so you can bong an entire bottle of vodka, someone will come tell you to stop.

If you're hanging out with some friends responsibly enjoying some beverages, you'll be fine.

And someone asked about premium parking - Not worth it here. Really easy to get in and out of this venue, even when staying through the full show, hitting up the restroom, and buying a shirt on your way out.