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Barefootsies · 10-27-2009, 06:45 PM

Concert?

A gf had received a pair of tickets to Daughtry for tomorrow. They play at 7:30, opening act at 6.

I have not been to a concert in years, so I am thinking an hour early. But I really do not know. So best guess for what to expect and plan ahead for? Other than parking?

CYF · 10-27-2009, 06:50 PM

last couple concerts I went to all started about an hour late.

xenigo · 10-27-2009, 06:51 PM

An hour early should be fine. You will have plenty of time to play with her feet.

Barefootsies · 10-27-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CYF

last couple concerts I went to all started about an hour late.

Good to know.

Barefootsies · 10-27-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by xenigo

An hour early should be fine. You will have plenty of time to play with her feet.

This is Michigan. I do not think that will be happening. Its winter.

d-null · 10-27-2009, 06:52 PM

not sure about that one

I usually show up after the first has already started, depending on who they are and how badly I want to see them, but most of the concerts I have been to don't tell you when the headliner is scheduled exactly

d-null · 10-27-2009, 06:53 PM

... and like CYF said, most concerts start late, at least the headliners for sure (but with yours I'd be careful because they have given you a time already)

2012 · 10-27-2009, 06:58 PM

Show up at 8:00pm

10-27-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Barefootsies

This is Michigan. I do not think that will be happening. Its winter.

Nigga, don't push the weather so quickly, we're not in winter yet!

Sly · 10-27-2009, 07:24 PM

Really depends on the venue. If it's small, you can go pretty late. If it's large, parking and entrance can be a total bitch... not to mention the crowds and getting to your seat.

If you're going for the headliner, it also works great to show up during the opener. The crowds are not running around in the hallways so you can easily get a beer and to your seats.

Barefootsies · 10-27-2009, 07:31 PM

Good info. Thank ye kind sires.

stickyfingerz · 10-27-2009, 07:39 PM

All about the parking sir. Where you want to park, how much you want to pay for parking, and how far you want to walk from and to the car. Want a good close space get there EARLY. Don't care, well go closer to the main act.

stickyfingerz · 10-27-2009, 07:46 PM

All about the parking sir. Where you want to park, how much you want to pay for parking, and how far you want to walk from and to the car. Want a good close space get there EARLY. Don't care, well go closer to the main act.

Nicky · 10-27-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Barefootsies

This is Michigan. I do not think that will be happening. Its winter.

Maybe if you turn up the heat hard in the car she get's sweaty and takes her socks off??

Barefootsies · 10-27-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Nicky

Maybe if you turn up the heat hard in the car she get's sweaty and takes her socks off??

A foot job on the way to the concert.

BlackCrayon · 10-27-2009, 08:05 PM

Half hour early is typically good enough. Like others have mentioned the shows typically start at least a half hour late but getting there a half hour early gives you a chance to get a beer, check out your merch, find your seat.

d-null · 10-27-2009, 09:34 PM

take a taxi there, and head to an after party at a nightclub after, that way you can party and not have to worry about driving

I've met famous bands before doing that by ending up at the right club after a big concert

Barefootsies · 10-28-2009, 09:43 PM

I got there to the concert an hour early. Easy parking in and out. However, this could vary by venue. This concert was at the Breslin Center on Michigan State's campus. Decent field house, good 95% capacity at concert.

I personally found the warm up acts better than Daughtry....

Cavo
Theory of a Deadman

I have to say that Theory had the best act, and light show in my opinion as well as best music. I had never heard of the first two acts. But I didn't mind them.

Thanks for the info.

jakethedog · 10-28-2009, 09:46 PM

My wife went to U2 tonight about 1/2 hour early to see opening act "Black Eyed Peas" .. not sure how it went she is still there ..

potter · 10-28-2009, 10:06 PM

Depends on if you want to see the opening acts. I usually don't and usually show up an hour to an hour and a half after the concert starts - to get their during the intermission before the main act goes on.

Barefootsies · 10-28-2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by potter

Depends on if you want to see the opening acts. I usually don't and usually show up an hour to an hour and a half after the concert starts - to get their during the intermission before the main act goes on.

I was just along for the ride. However, I have to admit. I liked the opening acts far more than the headliner in this particular case.

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d-null . . . Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 13,724	not sure about that one I usually show up after the first has already started, depending on who they are and how badly I want to see them, but most of the concerts I have been to don't tell you when the headliner is scheduled exactly __________________ __________________ Looking for a custom TUBE SCRIPT that supports massive traffic, load balancing, billing support, and h264 encoding? Hit up Konrad! Looking for designs for your websites or custom tubesite design? Hit up Zuzana Designs Check out the #1 WordPress SEO Plugin: CyberSEO Suite

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Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,296	Really depends on the venue. If it's small, you can go pretty late. If it's large, parking and entrance can be a total bitch... not to mention the crowds and getting to your seat. If you're going for the headliner, it also works great to show up during the opener. The crowds are not running around in the hallways so you can easily get a beer and to your seats. __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available - just $50/mo Wanted: CCBill pay sites for sale

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xenigo Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 8,067	An hour early should be fine. You will have plenty of time to play with her feet.

10-27-2009, 06:53 PM	#7
d-null . . . Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 13,724	... and like CYF said, most concerts start late, at least the headliners for sure (but with yours I'd be careful because they have given you a time already)

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Barefootsies Choice is an Illusion Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Land of Obama Posts: 42,635	Good info. Thank ye kind sires. __________________ Should You Email Your Members? Link1 \| Link2 \| Link3 Enough Said. "Would you rather live like a king for a year or like a prince forever?"

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stickyfingerz Doin fine Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 24,983	All about the parking sir. Where you want to park, how much you want to pay for parking, and how far you want to walk from and to the car. Want a good close space get there EARLY. Don't care, well go closer to the main act.

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stickyfingerz Doin fine Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 24,983	All about the parking sir. Where you want to park, how much you want to pay for parking, and how far you want to walk from and to the car. Want a good close space get there EARLY. Don't care, well go closer to the main act.

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BlackCrayon Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ottawa Posts: 19,631	Half hour early is typically good enough. Like others have mentioned the shows typically start at least a half hour late but getting there a half hour early gives you a chance to get a beer, check out your merch, find your seat. __________________ you don't know you're wearing a leash if you sit by the peg all day..

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d-null . . . Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 13,724	take a taxi there, and head to an after party at a nightclub after, that way you can party and not have to worry about driving I've met famous bands before doing that by ending up at the right club after a big concert __________________ __________________ Looking for a custom TUBE SCRIPT that supports massive traffic, load balancing, billing support, and h264 encoding? Hit up Konrad! Looking for designs for your websites or custom tubesite design? Hit up Zuzana Designs Check out the #1 WordPress SEO Plugin: CyberSEO Suite

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Barefootsies Choice is an Illusion Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Land of Obama Posts: 42,635	I got there to the concert an hour early. Easy parking in and out. However, this could vary by venue. This concert was at the Breslin Center on Michigan State's campus. Decent field house, good 95% capacity at concert. I personally found the warm up acts better than Daughtry.... Cavo Theory of a Deadman I have to say that Theory had the best act, and light show in my opinion as well as best music. I had never heard of the first two acts. But I didn't mind them. Thanks for the info. __________________ Should You Email Your Members? Link1 \| Link2 \| Link3 Enough Said. "Would you rather live like a king for a year or like a prince forever?"

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potter Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Denver Posts: 6,559	Depends on if you want to see the opening acts. I usually don't and usually show up an hour to an hour and a half after the concert starts - to get their during the intermission before the main act goes on. __________________