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Old 02-16-2013, 12:12 PM   #91
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Booking.com has a couple of places. I just got the Super8 thats a 5 min walk for 85$ for Sat night. We stayed at the dumpy Travel Inn which is next door getting a last min room last year so I guess this is an upgrade.
that super 8 is just as dumpy fyi
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    I'll be in Toronto the week of Jun 3-7. Thinking of flying in for the Hartford shows. Where would be the best (cheapest) place to fly into and where is the venue? Will I need a car?

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    fly into bradley, its hartfords airport located in windsor locks about 20-30 minutes away. i would get a car if i were you and stay at a hotel near the airport
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    Old 02-16-2013, 12:16 PM   #93
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    super 8 just tried to charge me 195 a night.

    yeah right. hartford is not worth that.

    what are the cheapest options? i'm im adding this weekend to my list it's going to need to be cheap
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    1. It used to be like that but over recent years some Night 1's have been better. Their catalog is so huge now that it's a crap shoot. Where before you knew if you didn't get Watchtower, Two Step, etc first night then you would get it the 2nd. Not the case anymore.

    2. I can't do the lawn either - esp at Hartford. Honestly, Tix master is OK, but but in for the WH or troll the boards here week of and I've always picked up seats last minute. I know it's risky, but there are always tix avail.

    Hope this helps.
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    just got a room at the travel inn for 64 a night after taxes. Not bad at all..
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    Brad , I may be joining you guys, I have a Holiday Inn booked with 2 beds, walking distance Downtown, I've stayed there before.
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    So I'm a long time fan, but havent been to a show in a LONG time. like over ten years. Anyway, I'd really like to go to a Hartford show this June, and was hoping some of you experts could offer some advice:

    1. I'm assuming its always best to see the second show, am I right?

    2. Any tips/tricks for getting my hands on two seats (a little too old/lame for the lawn these days). I'm guessing ticket master would be my best bet, right?

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    Its a crap shoot but 2nd show in Hartford was much better IMO last year. That was the debut of HallowBillies and the set was much stronger. It was my first Halloween so I left there on quite a high.

    Dont sit on the lawn. Its become a horror show of drunk 18 year olds who dont even know who DMB are. Most of them are just there to party.
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    Its become a horror show of drunk 18 year olds who dont even know who DMB are. Most of them are just there to party.
    Ain't nothing wrong with that.

    Just booked a room at ramada with two double beds for fri and sat... For anyone thats stayed there before, How's the scene there during a Dmb weekend??
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    Ain't nothing wrong with that.

    Just booked a room at ramada with two double beds for fri and sat... For anyone thats stayed there before, How's the scene there during a Dmb weekend??

    I've stayed there the past few years (formerly the Crowne Plaza). No tailgating there but it is a much better option than the other dumps that are nearby. This place is clean, has a pool, and is near some bars. Short walk to the tailgating. Just booked my room for fri and sat.
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    Cool

    How much?
    Brad, it was $239 total for both nights, you guys are welcome to split it with me. Walking distance & bars nearby, better then driving.
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    Re: ***Official Hartford 2013 Thread!***

    Dates up on Warehouse; here are Hartford prices:

    GA PIT STANDING $75.00
    RESERVED SEATING $75.00
    LAWN $40.50

    Plus whatever fees
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    Old 02-18-2013, 07:01 AM   #102
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    Hey guys. Does anyone know roughly how large the pit is for this venue? I took a quick look through this thread for that info but didn't see it posted. Thanks!
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    Hey guys. Does anyone know roughly how large the pit is for this venue? I took a quick look through this thread for that info but didn't see it posted. Thanks!
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    1. It used to be like that but over recent years some Night 1's have been better. Their catalog is so huge now that it's a crap shoot. Where before you knew if you didn't get Watchtower, Two Step, etc first night then you would get it the 2nd. Not the case anymore.

    2. I can't do the lawn either - esp at Hartford. Honestly, Tix master is OK, but but in for the WH or troll the boards here week of and I've always picked up seats last minute. I know it's risky, but there are always tix avail.

    Hope this helps.
    The only recent year I can remember N1 being better was 2010. And N2 was still a good show. 2012, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 were all better N2, in some cases much better. That's not to say all the N1's have been bad, but given a choice, 2010 is the only year I would choose N1 in retrospect.
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    IMO it's really worth it to pay $30 to park in a private lot along the main road...much less cop activity and drunk kids. I had my fun in the expo and mercedes lots for years. Now i just chill with some friends in a small lot and keep to ourselves.

    Yes that is what we do to. Much better. I too rather shell out the money to park there.
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    Ain't nothing wrong with that.

    Just booked a room at ramada with two double beds for fri and sat... For anyone thats stayed there before, How's the scene there during a Dmb weekend??

    Just booked Ramada too. I had stayed there for the past 9 years (when it was Crowne Plaza) until the band booked the ENTIRE hotel last year as part of their "weekend packages." I am so happy they didn't do that again. As someone else mentioned, it's relatively clean and it's VERY close to the venue and to most tailgating. It's farther from the "city" and the bars, but I like that it's closer to the venue. Good choice.
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    Ramada is booked. NICE!
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    I just park on the side of the road a mile away from the amphitheater. Free parking and only a 15 minute walk, and it's easier to leave.
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    I just park on the side of the road a mile away from the amphitheater. Free parking and only a 15 minute walk, and it's easier to leave.
    That's risky. Several different friends of mine have had their shit stolen from their cars.
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    Old 02-18-2013, 01:42 PM   #111
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    That's risky. Several different friends of mine have had their shit stolen from their cars.
    That's what I did in 2012, but there's a garage that has free parking that I go to every year. It just happened to be closed last year
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    i"ve been a wpb regular since 2002, and now live in rhode island so I want to def hit up some spots around me. is hartford lawn a bad spot to see a show?
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    i"ve been a wpb regular since 2002, and now live in rhode island so I want to def hit up some spots around me. is hartford lawn a bad spot to see a show?
    I feel that the Hartford lawn gets a very bad rep. Musically, I enjoy it. While nothing beats pit (IMO), the lawn at Hartford is a good place to listen. That being said, it is usually a shit show. A bunch of drunk 16 year olds there to party and see "DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE" and I have had my fair share of weird experiences on those lawns (45 y/o lady tried to reach for my jones... weird times. Overall, if you're with the right people, it is a good time.
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    I feel that the Hartford lawn gets a very bad rep. Musically, I enjoy it. While nothing beats pit (IMO), the lawn at Hartford is a good place to listen. That being said, it is usually a shit show. A bunch of drunk 16 year olds there to party and see "DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE" and I have had my fair share of weird experiences on those lawns (45 y/o lady tried to reach for my jones... weird times. Overall, if you're with the right people, it is a good time.
    The bolded part. If you're with your friends and can block out the craziness around you, it's a good time.
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    good input, I'm sure ill be in my own little world anyway thanks for the input!
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    good input, I'm sure ill be in my own little world anyway thanks for the input!
    then you definitely won't mind the lawn.

    i have a feeling hartford lawn is just a step crazier than dallas lawn, and that is manageable if you're f'ed up. haha
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    only do lawn if you are part of a big group
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    I'll probably be doing lawn N1 for the first time since '06, mainly b/c I'm not interested in shelling out $85 a night for both shows this year. Usually not a fan of sitting out there, but i'll still do pavilion N2
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    Old 02-19-2013, 05:57 AM   #119
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    Are there any fellow New Jersey-ans that are looking to do a road trip to Hartford? I want to hit PNC and follow it up with two nights in Hartford. It's my birthday weekend that weekend (a big one - turning 40) and I would love to celebrate with DMB---however, road trips are much more fun when there are others involved. If anyone is interested in road tripping from Jersey to Hartford, please let me know (PM or reply to this post). I am happy to drive, just would love to have some fellow ants ride along with me. My lame friends are not DMB fans....
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    Hartford has one of the best PIT GA sections of all the major "DMB venues." It's elevated in such a way that provides an excellent view of the stage. Last year N1 i was standing very close to the front of the pit and had a great view, and N2 i was at the very back of the pit and still had an incredible view. It's the perfect size and the environment is very tolerable compared to other GA sections at other venues. I've sat (stood) in about 15-20 GA sections and Hartford is one of my personal favorites. If you can snag a pit ticket it is well worth it.

    Hopfully Lillywhite stops by the pit like he did last year
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