Official Meadows Music Center in Hartford Thread

[Kyle#41_7985]

I didn't see one of these made up yet. So who's comin with me?

[brydro]

I will be there my man! Is it true no more red roof?

[FunkyNewGod]

I am requesting for this show.

[Kyle#41_7985]

So many good memories of the Red Roof. Maybe they finally got sick of drunk people partying and singing all night long.

[Martial14]

I should be there this summer!! I missed it last summer because I was back at school by the time the guys came. I can't wait!!

[letsburnoneb]

Originally Posted by brydro

I will be there my man! Is it true no more red roof?

i've heard nothing of this.. when did that happen

i'll be at the meadows regardless of the RR...

[Fooltothink55]

I will be there of course.

[wolfdisney]

I'll be there as well!!!

[watchtower41]

6 straight years and still going strong....you bet your bottom dollar, I dont miss a Meadows show. Hit my #100th there last year, the memories will long outlast the dirty bathroom sink in the middle of Hartford. After last years "tweener" shows, the band will come back with that Meadows force and energy we all live for.

The Red Roof will live in infamy, weve never stayed there, always opted for the more convienent and roomy, Super 8. Ahhh July 16 and 17th....wish they came tomorrow, though it was nice to pass through over the winter to catch the freinds tour.... Good times out there in Conneticut.

[Kyle#41_7985]

Connecticut doesn't get as much fame as many of the other states. But we must be doin something right cuz DMB, Dave and Friends, and Dave and Tim always make sure to stop here. Long live CT!!

[gugaistheman726]

my dads company built meadows way back. so i consider it part of the family.

[bohazo]

I will be there without a doubt-beer in hand.

[BustedJeff]

It's filthy, the crowd sucks and it smells like feet.

I'll be there both nights.

[Kyle#41_7985]

Originally Posted by BustedJeff

It's filthy, the crowd sucks and it smells like feet.

I'll be there both nights.

I'll be there barefooted with my pet pig. Maybe some mud wrestlin is in order. Or maybe some arm wrastlin'

[twosteppn36]

im makin the trip to hartford this year for the first time....any pointers or tips i should know about?

[Lcsulla]

Red Roof is a dump. Crown Plaza is where it's at. Be there rockin with the crew once again! Shows have to be better than last year, they couldn't possibly be worse.

[loogs91]

i hit my first 3 CT shows in the last 6 months.

here come 2 more

[Kyle#41_7985]

which of yall were at the meadows shows last year? Cuz I couldn't go. It looked like the first night was good but the second night was ruined by all those everyday songs in a row. I grimaced when I saw the setlist that night.

[loogs91]

no, night 2 was better. night one was ok, but a weak encore didnt do alot. but night 2 was great except for that little ED run, hearing recently in the encore totally surprised me and made the show for me. not to mention ASTB=>warehouse

[BustedJeff]

Originally Posted by Kyle#41_7985

which of yall were at the meadows shows last year? Cuz I couldn't go. It looked like the first night was good but the second night was ruined by all those everyday songs in a row. I grimaced when I saw the setlist that night.

Both nights stunk. There was no energy whatsoever the first night. There were people sleeping in their seats. It was pathetic. They only woke up for Tripping Billies. Night two wasn't as bad, but the run of drab songs at the end and the short, sleepy Two Step really killed the crowds enthuism. The only redeming part of the second night was the nice Recently/Stay encore. The band really seemed like they didn't feel like playing those two shows, and it was very apparant. They even tossed Lover Lay Down from the the second night. Too bad. I left both shows feeling slightly unfulfilled.

[Kyle#41_7985]

With Hartford towards the beginning of the tour this year the guys should still be fresh and Dave's voice should be still on. It sounds like the guys were kinda stale by the time they got to the meadows last year. Meadows 2002 (second night especially) was very satisfying so I don't doubt that the guys will make up for it this year.

[Lcsulla]

Yeah, last years meadows shows were two of the worst shows I have ever been to. If it wasn't for 7-29-01 they would be #1 and #2 stinkers but that SPAC show took the cake!

course, I have NEVER left hartford dissapointed outside of last year, and that's starting with 9-2-95 so I am optimistic for this year, plus it's my b-day so even if it sucks I will have fun!

[Kyle#41_7985]

I was reading the Darien Lake thread and they had a lot of info of what to do and what not to do when going to the concert. I've only been to the meadows once so I don't have a lot to add. But, do any of you meadows veterans have any tips for parking, when to arrive, security issues, etc.?

[twosteppn36]

anyone have any camping info?

[Lcsulla]

Dude, coming from Brookfield, leave at like 1 or 2 or the traffic on the 84/91 interchange is a nightmare. I have been making the exact same trek since 95 and I learned in 99 that a hotel room is where it's at if you're doing both nights (Before 99 Hartford wasn't really sold out of crazy for DMB). Your car is safe, you don't have to drive, no traffic, and a good nights sleep between nights. There's quite a few of us from snobtown, CT that annually go up, plus a ton of 'community' people who meet us up there every year. It's a good time.

[BEST4T1]

I will be there both nights. I agree that 2nd night was best last year and my seats were great. I hope that I can do as well this year.

Please discourage lackluster yuppies from going if they are just going to sit there like zombies and take up space. Thanks!

[Kyle#41_7985]

how much does it cost to get a decent hotel room that's pretty close?

[BEST4T1]

100 bucks

[twosteppn36]

can you give recommendations to what hotels are good and shit like that...id appreciate it...thanks

[Kyle#41_7985]

hmm...I don't know if I can spare 100 bucks after buying tickets to 3 or 4 shows. Maybe my parents will put me and my bro up. Maybe they'll buy us beer too!!