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Old 01-26-2016, 06:54 PM   #31
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i cannot wait to see them 2 more times at the greek berkeley.
The shows in 2010 and 2014 were some of our best ever!
Great weather and great crowds every night.
2008?

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    Yes 2008 - little fuzzy!! lol
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    Old 01-27-2016, 02:16 AM   #33
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    Weird that Warehouse only allows 2 tickets per show?? In 2014, you could request at the least 4 tickets, maybe more.. And those shows were Fri,sat, Sun! These shows are MOn, Tues. Makes no sense.
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    Weird that Warehouse only allows 2 tickets per show?? In 2014, you could request at the least 4 tickets, maybe more.. And those shows were Fri,sat, Sun! These shows are MOn, Tues. Makes no sense.
    haven't you heard? band isn't touring next year! sales are gonna be through the roof!

    and then they'll extend the ordering period one more week.
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    These will most definitely sell out quick, regardless of weekday and ticket limit. Appears like lots of people will make a pilgrimage to the Gorge this year. Would not be surprised if some tacked these shows on before. We did in '14, and have friends that will be doing it again.
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    Old 01-27-2016, 01:09 PM   #36
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    That's our thinking too!
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    Old 01-28-2016, 05:03 AM   #37
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    Cool venue. Excited to go back.
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    Old 01-30-2016, 08:33 AM   #38
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    I've been thinking about this for a few days. We go to the Gorge every year.
    In terms of the venue, I think the Greek in Berkeley is better! Standing on the floor is probably the same, but everybody else inside the bowl, which is most of the audience, has a great unobstructed view of DMB. The Gorge holds more people, and is awesome in its own way, but the view of DMB is just overall better at the Greek.
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    Old 01-30-2016, 07:17 PM   #39
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    Re: **Official Berkeley 2016**

    hey guys,

    need some help coming from ny. main goal is to not rent a car.

    flying into Oakland, but wondering what hotel to stay in (do I stay in Berkeley or emeryville or SF)?

    what's the transportation like to get to the Greek if I stay in emeryville or San Fran? believe emeryville doesn't have BART and also believe uber prices will be jacked. would rather not stay across the bay in SF either. any recommendations please.

    are there any hotels in Berkeley walking distance?
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    Old 01-31-2016, 06:04 AM   #40
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    Im in the same boat.. Im coming from Mass and could use any advice on going about staying in the berkley area. Anyone every use airbnb? I know to fly into oakland. Also the entire venue is GA.. How does that work? How do you guys tailgate before the show waiting in line and just throw out everything before you go in?
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    If trying to avoid renting a car, stay in SF and take BART or stay in Berkeley or in a nearby area on a BART line. The BART stop is Downtown Berkeley and is maybe a 20 minute walk to the venue from there (uphill). A lot of people take public transit and there isn't really a major outdoor tailgate spot there like at most venues. When I've gone before I've just gone to bars in Berkeley (there are some within a 5-10 minute walk of the venue) and had a few drinks before going in.

    AirBnB is your best bet in SF, and probably in Berkeley too. Not sure about hotels specifically but there definitely must be some, it's a huge town with a huge college so certainly there are hotels. Just guessing AirBnBs will be a better deal.
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    There is NO parking lot/tailgate scene at Berkeley.
    HOWEVER, there is a truly great party happening in the line in front/beside the venue, and many of us arrive 1-2 hours before, with coolers and drinks/food, and have a great time waiting together to enter. They even have a port-a-potty outside for us. In 2014, the Warehouse line was separate from TM tickets, allowing us to enter first and choose our viewing location. As long as we are keeping it under control, venue security doesn't care that we are drinking there. We throw anything undrank out before entering, so everyone is sharing around beer at the end. So try to make sure that you get WH tickets.
    As in 2014, we rented a place to stay, within walking distance through VRBO. There are not many hotels very close. Doubletree Marina has balconies and is a very long walk or bus/taxi away, but expensive. If uber works there, then that would probably be a good way to get back after the show - we stayed there in 2008 and had trouble getting back Saturday and Sunday night (but that was during weekend). Check out VRBO/airbnb. I did hear that their city council is considering passing a law banning short term rentals like this, before August. It may be smart to have a backup reservation at a hotel.
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    Old 01-31-2016, 11:35 AM   #43
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    We used large baggies filled with ice to keep drinks cold, and dumped the bags and ice out before entering.
    You know, I say we were there for 1-2 hours, but you would need more like 3-4 hours to be at front/middle.

    WH line enters into empty venue. It is GA everyhere, so you can choose between the GA "pit" floor, or large rough cement "levels/stairs". The risers are still fairly empty (center ~ 5-10 rows are filed) by the time the WH line is finished entering. If you are interested, you also need to get somebody in line for the night's poster, which usually sells out quickly.
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    Old 01-31-2016, 12:44 PM   #44
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    There is NO parking lot/tailgate scene at Berkeley.
    HOWEVER, there is a truly great party happening in the line in front/beside the venue, and many of us arrive 1-2 hours before, with coolers and drinks/food, and have a great time waiting together to enter. They even have a port-a-potty outside for us. In 2014, the Warehouse line was separate from TM tickets, allowing us to enter first and choose our viewing location. As long as we are keeping it under control, venue security doesn't care that we are drinking there. We throw anything undrank out before entering, so everyone is sharing around beer at the end. So try to make sure that you get WH tickets.
    As in 2014, we rented a place to stay, within walking distance through VRBO. There are not many hotels very close. Doubletree Marina has balconies and is a very long walk or bus/taxi away, but expensive. If uber works there, then that would probably be a good way to get back after the show - we stayed there in 2008 and had trouble getting back Saturday and Sunday night (but that was during weekend). Check out VRBO/airbnb. I did hear that their city council is considering passing a law banning short term rentals like this, before August. It may be smart to have a backup reservation at a hotel.

    That's incorrect. There are plenty of cheap hotels on University Ave (walking distance/ short cab ride) and in the surrounding area.
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    I live in the Bay Area and if I were flying in, I'd fly into and stay in Oakland. Oakland is a happening place; better than SF these days. Take BART or Uber to the show.
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    If trying to avoid renting a car, stay in SF and take BART or stay in Berkeley or in a nearby area on a BART line. The BART stop is Downtown Berkeley and is maybe a 20 minute walk to the venue from there (uphill). A lot of people take public transit and there isn't really a major outdoor tailgate spot there like at most venues. When I've gone before I've just gone to bars in Berkeley (there are some within a 5-10 minute walk of the venue) and had a few drinks before going in.

    AirBnB is your best bet in SF, and probably in Berkeley too. Not sure about hotels specifically but there definitely must be some, it's a huge town with a huge college so certainly there are hotels. Just guessing AirBnBs will be a better deal.
    In 2014, we stayed at Hotel Shattuck which is only a couple blocks from campus. Really nice place but kinda pricey if I remember right.
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    That's incorrect. There are plenty of cheap hotels on University Ave (walking distance/ short cab ride) and in the surrounding area.
    Hey Ben - just trying to help with the limited info I know - nobody else offering concrete info. I am certainly not an expert - lived in SF for 1 year 1993-4. I don't know of any good hotels on University Ave. for the folks - maybe you could suggest some names for them?
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    Decisions, decisions.........Okay, gotta get to the Greek. Ain't been there since '89. Works gonna hate me. oh well!!
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    Just booked a house, .8 mile from the venue.
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    Hey Ben - just trying to help with the limited info I know - nobody else offering concrete info. I am certainly not an expert - lived in SF for 1 year 1993-4. I don't know of any good hotels on University Ave. for the folks - maybe you could suggest some names for them?
    I'm going to butt in on this one. On University Ave there's the Nash Hotel, the Travelodge, Quality Inn, Super 8, Knights Inn and Rodeway Inn. All should be less than 2 miles from the venue.
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    My aunt lives 3 blocks from the venue. Finally itll come in handy. Makes sense to just tack on two extra days to my Gorge trip and catch a couple extra shows.
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    Coming from Mass to do the Berkley/Gorge Run!

    Planning to stay with a friend outside San Fran for Sat/Sun, then probably grab and airbnb in SF for Mon/Tues nights before flying to Portland for a couple days before Gorge. Going to be a fantastic trip!
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    Yo red sox where in Mass You from? Im from Ludlow
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    Requested for both nights, super stoked! Waaaaay better venue than Pier 70 2 nights ago...
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    Yo red sox where in Mass You from? Im from Ludlow
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    So my buddy and I both got tickets to each night. How's everyone else look?

    Seems like a lot less demand than last run, granted it's only 2 nights and during the week, but still surprised.
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    Confirmed for both nights also. Friend was also confirmed for both nights.
    Great to hear that peeps are getting their tickets, but maybe that means that ticket demand truly is down.
    Anyone else?
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    I got both night too.
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    Confirmed for both nights!
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    Confirmed for a pair both nights.

    Mon-Tues really affects demand I think...so lucky us!
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