*Pittsburgh/Burgettstown 2012*

[patdocsteeler]

Originally Posted by thedak

Niagara is such a dump.

1. it's starlake
2. that statement is way false---IMO it's a great venue, tailgates are always fun, place has good sound---glad it's my 'home base'

[cpxc.]

although beautiful, blossom is my least favorite place to see a DMB show.

[Beals012]

Its nice inside Blossoms pavillion, but looking into it from the lawn it seems like the pavillion is in a hole or something. I just like Pittsburghs set up and pavillion is a bit nicer.

I do like going to the Winking Lizard for some great food/beer before the shows at Blossom tho....

[TheLastPig]

the walk to the lots at blossom are long. I love the setting in the woods. But Starlake is nice. easy walk in, not much traffic. Lots of beer stands and a bar. Sound is great to boot. One of the better of the second tier pavilions.

[cpxc.]

I think every year I share my blossom story...

My girlfriend at the time, and myself decided last minute to go to the blossom show in 2008. We ordered lawn tickets and made the drive from IUP to blossom. My first thought was this place is gorgeous. We got a decent parking spot, began slamming beers, and even got to listen to the sound check. (I think Fool To Think was soundchecked if memory serves correctly). We go in and realize immediately that lawn was the absolute worst place to be.

Not only couldn't we see the stage, but when it was about to be showtime we were bombarded by the most ignorant high school kids you can imagine. I've been to 38 shows - probably 25 of those shows I've been in the lawn, so i'm definitely a lawn veteran, and know what i'm in for, but these kids were unreal. There was an older couple next to us that told us they go see DMB every year at blossom, they were very nice people probably in their 50's. Well the high school kids were smoking weed. The older couple asked them to please put it out when the one high school kid tells them to "shut the fuck up" I couldn't believe it. To make matters worse they were calling their friends up and telling them to "run past the old people" at the gates. So many of them didn't even pay and were just running in. Security was trying to shine flashlights to see if they could find them but it was a lost cause.

So even though we already had the best spot on the lawn which was still the worst spot on any lawn of any venue i've been too, we moved to another spot. At this point I'm a good 30 feet from the high school kids when I realize they're starting a mosh pit. I try to get security and they tell me there is nothing they can do.

For the first time in my life I left a DMB show early, and will never go back to blossom.

[jrkarger]

Originally Posted by cpxc.

I think every year I share my blossom story...

My girlfriend at the time, and myself decided last minute to go to the blossom show in 2008. We ordered lawn tickets and made the drive from IUP to blossom. My first thought was this place is gorgeous. We got a decent parking spot, began slamming beers, and even got to listen to the sound check. (I think Fool To Think was soundchecked if memory serves correctly). We go in and realize immediately that lawn was the absolute worst place to be.

Not only couldn't we see the stage, but when it was about to be showtime we were bombarded by the most ignorant high school kids you can imagine. I've been to 38 shows - probably 25 of those shows I've been in the lawn, so i'm definitely a lawn veteran, and know what i'm in for, but these kids were unreal. There was an older couple next to us that told us they go see DMB every year at blossom, they were very nice people probably in their 50's. Well the high school kids were smoking weed. The older couple asked them to please put it out when the one high school kid tells them to "shut the fuck up" I couldn't believe it. To make matters worse they were calling their friends up and telling them to "run past the old people" at the gates. So many of them didn't even pay and were just running in. Security was trying to shine flashlights to see if they could find them but it was a lost cause.

So even though we already had the best spot on the lawn which was still the worst spot on any lawn of any venue i've been too, we moved to another spot. At this point I'm a good 30 feet from the high school kids when I realize they're starting a mosh pit. I try to get security and they tell me there is nothing they can do.

For the first time in my life I left a DMB show early, and will never go back to blossom.

Originally Posted by Beals012

Its nice inside Blossoms pavillion, but looking into it from the lawn it seems like the pavillion is in a hole or something. I just like Pittsburghs set up and pavillion is a bit nicer.

I do like going to the Winking Lizard for some great food/beer before the shows at Blossom tho....

The 'Lizard is awesome!

I was at that same '08 show but had pavillion seats. The two times I've gone to Blossom, I've had pavillion seats and absolutely loved it. I would recommend giving it another try but doing pavillion this time.

[bluehorseshoe]

Originally Posted by jrkarger

The crowd may be hit or miss sometimes but you can't discount some solid sets over the years.

you didn't even list the best one

http://dmbalmanac.com/TourShowSet.as...=72&where=2003

[jrkarger]

Originally Posted by bluehorseshoe

you didn't even list the best one

http://dmbalmanac.com/TourShowSet.as...=72&where=2003

Damnit! I was only there that weekend for N1. I'm still chasing Minarets and Cry Freedom 24 shows later!

[TheLastPig]

New Rumored date, June 16 PNC Park..... I pray to god that isnt true. They neeeeeeeeedddd to go back to starlake

[Point202]

Originally Posted by TheLastPig

New Rumored date, June 16 PNC Park..... I pray to god that isnt true. They neeeeeeeeedddd to go back to starlake

Agreed

[Ziggy45]

Originally Posted by TheLastPig

New Rumored date, June 16 PNC Park..... I pray to god that isnt true. They neeeeeeeeedddd to go back to starlake

I'll be so mad if this is true. 3 years of not having it a Starlake is terrible! PNC was a cool, one time thing, but it doesn't even compare to Starlake

[mandy18]

Originally Posted by TheLastPig

New Rumored date, June 16 PNC Park..... I pray to god that isnt true. They neeeeeeeeedddd to go back to starlake

I'm just happy there's a tour and either Star Lake or PNC will happen (you know, with like 99.99% certainty).

I have to admit - I actually think I'd be more than ok with a PNC date.
It isn't even close to being the same as Star Lake, but if they do a pit, Star Lake won't be the same anyway. So, if I lose my close seats (I'm not a pit person), I'd rather have the venue that takes me 5 minutes to get home from ...

Either way, I'll have a great time whether it is at PNC or Star Lake. I honestly think I might prefer PNC. The only thing I did not enjoy about PNC (aside from the downside of it being just 1 night) was that I didn't do the field - I had seats. So, I lost being "close." But, if there's a pit section at Star Lake, I lose that anyway, so why not just take the easy venue.

That said, in 2010, when the PNC Park rumors were really looking to be true, you couldn't book a room at the Spring Hill Suites PNC Park. There were "no rooms available" until after the date was announced and then the room prices shot up. At this time, you can still book a room there, so ... my guess is they are both in consideration at this time.

[thedak]

Originally Posted by TheLastPig

New Rumored date, June 16 PNC Park.

Good

[georifer]

Originally Posted by seekupig

I guess I'm one of the few that prefer PNC over Starlake. Not big on camping and it's nice to be able to leave the show and just walk to the bars or back to the hotel. Just a lot more convenient, imo.

That is nice so how about a three night stand...friday saturday at starlake...(Monster truck announcer voice) SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY...at PNC

[Point202]

Originally Posted by georifer

That is nice so how about a three night stand...friday saturday at starlake...(Monster truck announcer voice) SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY...at PNC

Keep dreaming.

[SomeDevil#41]

Hey all, Anybody from the PGH area play an instrument or sing DMB tunes? I can play around 50 different DMB songs and have been dying to find some one to play with, collaborate with, or just hang out and jam with some one who enjoys/appreciates the music as much as I do.

Really hope we have two nights at Star Lake this year, it feels like it has been FOREVER!! Between the PNC park Show and the Caravan tour it will be such a welcome home party at Star Lake. Not sure about anyone else but anyone who is a die-hard DMB fan from the Pittsburgh area knows that DMB and Star-Lake go hand in hand. The last time they played anywhere else was (other than PNC Park) was Three Rivers Stadium ( I believe it was 1999) and it poured down rain the entire show..anybody remember that?

Anyway, anybody out there who is into the music, sings, or plays an instrument of any kind, I would love to meet up with. Cheers.

[jnovo22]

Originally Posted by georifer

That is nice so how about a three night stand...friday saturday at starlake...(Monster truck announcer voice) SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY...at PNC

If there wasn't a history of great sets in PGH, I would almost consider not going if it was at PNC again. Almost...

I did VIP at PNC, just to see what it was like, and I wish I had GA, but I thought the sound quality was lacking, the crowd wasn't quite in it. I don't know..just didn't "feel right"..

I also went to Wrigley N2, and would do that again in a heart beat. There's just something about PNC and it's inhabitants....

[georifer]

Originally Posted by point202

keep dreaming.

will do what's up with messages needing to be 8 characters long?

[Point202]

Originally Posted by georifer

will do what's up with messages needing to be 8 characters long?

Been that way here for a while now. To keep people from doing just a response.

[jrkarger]

Originally Posted by jnovo22

If there wasn't a history of great sets in PGH, I would almost consider not going if it was at PNC again. Almost...

I did VIP at PNC, just to see what it was like, and I wish I had GA, but I thought the sound quality was lacking, the crowd wasn't quite in it. I don't know..just didn't "feel right"..

I also went to Wrigley N2, and would do that again in a heart beat. There's just something about PNC and it's inhabitants....

The PNC set was definitely under rated for 2010 sets. But, I would totally agree that the crowd was not into it at all.

[fryer98]

Originally Posted by georifer

Gotta be back at starlake this summer...PNC just isn't the same and I missed 09 because of a stupid vacation that had already been planned...two nights at starlake is like therapy for me...go camping and just chill out for a long weekend

I missed '09 due to a wedding...

Originally Posted by TheLastPig

New Rumored date, June 16 PNC Park..... I pray to god that isnt true. They neeeeeeeeedddd to go back to starlake

...and I have a wedding to go to on June 16th so I'll be REAL pissed if this is true.

Originally Posted by Point202

All I want this tour season is a DMB for two nights at Starlake, and camping with friends at Raccoon Creek.

This!

Originally Posted by Point202

Yeah. Ask any Pittsburgher and we still call it Starlake even though it hasn't been called that for, what, 15 years or something. Geesh. I just made myself feel old

I can remember driving out there to see it being built, so I'm with you there!

And yes, it'll always be Starlake.

[brian523]

Originally Posted by TheLastPig

New Rumored date, June 16 PNC Park..... I pray to god that isnt true. They neeeeeeeeedddd to go back to starlake

I don't believe the hype. Still sticking with my original info.

[jrkarger]

I highly doubt they play PNC again this year. When was the last time they played two baseball stadiums in consecutive tours (obviously not counting the caravans as a tour).

Also, I thought that list that had June 16 at PNC has been accepted as being bogus?

[mattbel]

Originally Posted by jrkarger

I highly doubt they play PNC again this year. When was the last time they played two baseball stadiums in consecutive tours (obviously not counting the caravans as a tour).

Also, I thought that list that had June 16 at PNC has been accepted as being bogus?

One can only hope. I really don't want to see Dave at a horrible sounding stadium, also let's not forget about the ridiculously high ticket prices for a stadium show.

[mattbel]

Jul 13-14 Burgettstown

That's from the new rumored tour dates taken from the warehouse message board. Seems very accurate with the info that was given before.

[TrippingKyle]

Originally Posted by mattbel

Jul 13-14 Burgettstown

That's from the new rumored tour dates taken from the warehouse message board. Seems very accurate with the info that was given before.

I would love those dates!

[mattbel]

Originally Posted by TrippingKyle

I would love those dates!

Seems accurate. Ever since Dave has been doing two nights at starlake it's alway fri and sat. I think sat and sun was once.

[MSundberg]

Originally Posted by jrkarger

The PNC set was definitely under rated for 2010 sets. But, I would totally agree that the crowd was not into it at all.

I would have to disagree with the crowd not being into it. Dave let the crowd sing the first couple lines of Jimi Thing. So how could you argue against that? I was in the "out field" and I thought the crowd was great....

[jnovo22]

Originally Posted by MSundberg

I would have to disagree with the crowd not being into it. Dave let the crowd sing the first couple lines of Jimi Thing. So how could you argue against that? I was in the "out field" and I thought the crowd was great....

Along with almost every other set Jimi Thing shows up in, so I'm not buying it.

The only other show I can compare it to was Wrigley N2, so if anyone else made the trek, they would probably agree, that there was a world of difference between the PNC Crowd and the Wrigley Crowd, last show of the summer notwithstanding

[thedak]

Wrigley is a dump.